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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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Men of Courage / Summer Youth Festival
30:59
Details on “Men of Courage.” Plus, young people showcase their artistic talents. Ep 4444.
United We Stand Sculpture / Black History Maker
26:47
Legendary artist Charles McGee’s new sculpture; history maker Elliott Hall. Ep 4441.
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day / Minority Mental Health
26:47
A milestone for Neighborhoods Day; ballroom dancing brings awareness to mental illness.
Paradise Valley Redevelopment / Poison on Tap
26:25
Historic black district in Detroit to undergo massive redevelopment. Ep 4439.
Poverty, Prison & Delinquency / Earn + Learn Program
26:46
A look at the direct link between growing up poor and going to prison. Ep 4438.
World Sickle Cell Day / Pontiac After Emergency Management
25:58
A look at the efforts to combat sickle cell disease; changes in Pontiac. Ep 4437.
GM Vice President Ed Welburn / Michigan Veterans Foundation
26:48
GM Vice President Ed Welburn; Michigan Veterans Foundation gets new home. Ep 4434.
Detroit Fly-In / Luft Gangster
26:43
We take a look at careers in aviation, and talk with Tuskegee Airmen. Ep 4433.
Ford Freedom Awards / Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out
26:47
Ford Freedom Award celebrates black men; Detroit program teaches good health. Ep 4432.
Wayne County Commissioner Martha Scott / Bookstock
26:46
Martha Scott on breaking racial and gender barriers. Plus, Bookstock is back. Ep 4430.
Willie Horton Field of Dreams / Regional Transit Authority
26:46
Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton joins us to discuss his newest honor. Ep 4429.
HomeLIFT / Jabberwock 2016
25:46
New home ownership program in Detroit; Detroit Deltas raise money for youth. Ep 4428.
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