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American Black Journal

On This Day Detroit – 10/9/16

Ken Coleman takes a look back at important moments in Detroit’s Black history. Episode 4501/Segment 2.

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President Trump’s Policies / Police Shootings
26:45
Impact of President Trump’s policies on minorities; acquittals of police officers. Ep 4537
DPS Community District / Detroit 67: Perspectives
26:45
A chat with DPS superintendent; new exhibit on the 1967 rebellion. Ep 4536.
“The Jackie Wilson Story” / Transition to Success
25:31
New book recounts the life of Jackie Wilson; special report on poverty. Ep 4535.
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day / “Boys Turning 13”
25:25
Arise Detroit prepares for 11th Neighborhoods Day; new Detroit music with a message.
Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination / Dr
25:16
Book tells stories of black Detroiters; original production addresses 1967 Detroit riots.
Detroit Small Business Investment / Cinetopia Film Festival
26:45
JPMorgan Chase invests in city businesses; details on the Cinetopia Film Festival. Ep 4532
National Foster Care Month / “Colors of Cancer Race 4 Resour
26:45
A look at the state of foster care; a 6K race to raise money for cancer survivors. E 4531.
Financial Literacy for Detroiters/Construction Science Expo
26:46
New effort to help Detroiters manage their money; students get hands-on experience. E 4530
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent / Black History Mobile Museum
26:45
Young Detroiters get on-the-job experience; a traveling Black History Museum. Ep 4529.
Motown the Musical / Human Trafficking
26:45
A conversation with Berry Gordy; raising awareness about human trafficking. Ep 4528.
Research on Cancer Survivors / Small Business Workshop
26:45
The largest study on African Americans & cancer; workshop for small businesses. Ep 4536.
Alycia Meriweather / Mass Incarceration
26:46
DPSCD’s interim supt. on student achievement; pathways that lead to prison. Ep 4525.
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