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American Black Journal
On This Day Detroit – 1/31/16
Ken Coleman takes a look back at African-American life in Detroit. This week’s edition features “Jerome Bettis Day,” former Detroit NAACP Executive Secretary Joe Madison, and Martha and the Vandellas. Episode 4417/Segment 2.
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A panel discussion on the Great Migration and the 9th annual African American Family Book Expo.

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“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.

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A look at how Black churches helped Southerners who came North during the Great Migration.

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The National Day of Racial Healing and the 2025 outlook for small businesses in Michigan.

26:46
MLK Day at The Wright Museum, National Day of Racial Healing and a James Baldwin exhibit.

26:46
2024 Year in Review: Current events, arts & culture and “The Black Church in Detroit.”

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“The Black Church in Detroit” series looks at the challenges and opportunities of 2025

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A special report on the restoration of Malcolm X’s former home in Inkster, Michigan.

25:00
Detroit Public Theatre’s 2024 Holiday Cabaret and Kwanzaa 2024 at The Wright Museum.

24:51
Black Family Development’s 46th and the “Healthy and Resilient Communities” program.

23:55
“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

26:46
The 2024 election’s impact on the Black community and Church of the Messiah’s 150th.