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American Black Journal

On This Day Detroit – 3/27/16

Ken Coleman takes a look back at important moments in Detroit’s black history. This week’s edition features the First Michigan Colored Regime, a 1941 UAW strike at Ford Motor Company, and music legend Marvin Gaye. Episode 4425/Segment 2.

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Evans History/Ad Women
26:46
Warren Evans talks about his family roots; a look at black women in advertising. Ep 4613
Detroit Homeless Continuum of Care/Equitable Dev. Initiative
26:46
An approach to get the homeless off the streets. Minority developers in Detroit. Ep 4612
Reformed/Barfield
26:44
A man goes from a killer to a graduate and author; Remembering John Barfield. Ep 4611
MLK at Wright/Hate Crimes
26:46
A celebration of MLK, an analysis of hate crimes. Ep 4610
WGPR-TV Museum/Health Fair
26:46
A Detroit museum celebrates its 1st anniversary; making the community healthier; Ep 4609
Hate Crimes/Hugs Not Bullets
24:56
Hate crimes are on the rise; local students call for hugs, not bullets. Ep 4606
Motor City Re-Store/Mend on the Move
24:58
Motor City Re-Store, plus Mend on the Move jewelry. Ep 4605
Spirit of Giving/Billy Davis
24:56
A Detroit non-profit recognizes local heroes; guitarist Billy Davis. Ep 4604
Hope Starts Here / Black Male Teachers
24:56
An episode focused on education in Detroit. Ep 4603
Michigan Science Center / Apprenticeship Expo
26:46
Preparing children and adults for jobs of today and the future. Episode 4602
Hudson-Webber Foundation/Doll Show
26:45
The Hudson Webber Foundation, Dolls of Color. Ep 4601
Dream Detroit/Breast Cancer Awareness
26:48
Women’s roles in Detroit’s resurgence and the fight against breast cancer. Ep 4551
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