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American Black Journal

On This Day Detroit – 2/1/15

Kim Trent takes a look back at important moments in Detroit's black history: Tony Orlando and Dawn, Charlie Sanders, and Joseph "Ziggy" Johnson. Episode 4315/Segment 2.

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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.
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.
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