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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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The controversy surrounding MSP, plus the women’s group W.I.S.D.O.M. Ep 4550

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Ford makes an investment in a Detroit neighborhood. Dance Afrika in Detroit. Ep. 4549

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Huge upcoming estate sale; the need for diversity in the world of venture capital. Ep 4548

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A series that puts emphasis on filmmaking. An in-depth report from Chalkbeat. Ep. 4547

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Detroit’s Qline moves into its next phase after providing thousands of free rides. Ep 4546

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How does the nation heal and move forward after the violence in Charlottesville? Ep 4545.

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What’s new, who’s performing, and how the city benefits from Detroit Jazz Fest. Ep 4544.

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A call for hundreds of volunteer mentors; independent filmmakers share their work. Ep 4543

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Challenges of minority-owned businesses; preview of African World Festival. Ep 4542.

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A look at efforts to increase organ donors. A program keeping talent in Detroit. Ep. 4541

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A look at “Detroit” the movie. A historian’s view on Detroit 1967. Ep. 4540

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Has Detroit media coverage changed since the 1967 rebellion? Ep 4539.