Skip to main content
Back to Show
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.

Support Provided By
Season
Detroit PAL Campaign / Small Business Workshop
26:46
New life coming to old Tiger Stadium; practical advice for entrepreneurs. Ep 4426.
Detroit Urban League / Major General Gwendolyn Bingham
26:48
Detroit Urban League’s major milestone; trailblazer Major General Gwen Bingham. Ep 4425.
DPS Interim Superintendent / “Writing my Wrongs”
25:39
We meet DPS’ new interim superintendent; Shaka Senghor discusses his new book. Ep 4424.
MDOT Trailblazer / The Intersection Project / Detroit 1967
25:50
A black trailblazer in MDOT; two major projects about Detroit’s 1967 uprising. Ep 4423.
Dave Bing on Detroit’s Resurgence / Career Mastered Awards
26:32
Detroit’s resurgence; celebration for women achievers. Ep 4422.
A Conversation with Kathleen Cleaver
26:46
Stephen talks with former Black Panther Party member Kathleen Cleaver.
400 Study Club / Heritage Optical Center
26:46
In honor of Black History Month, we talk with local history makers. Ep 4419.
Detroit Public School Crisis / American Heart Month
26:47
A focus on the crisis in the Detroit Public School district and some helpful health tips.
Flint Water Crisis / DABO “State of the Race” Conference
26:45
The latest in the Flint water crisis; conference tackles race in America. Ep 4417.
The District Detroit / WGPR-TV Historical Exhibit
26:46
District Detroit project; WGPR-TV 62 museum exhibit. Ep 4416.
Coalition of Churches & Communities / MLK Day at the Wright
26:46
Organization connects Detroit churches with service agencies. Ep 4415.
Black Lives Matter / Pray the Violence out of Detroit
27:12
Addressing violence and brutality in Detroit. Ep 4414.
Active loading indicator