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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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Detroit 1967 Project / Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc.
26:45
48th anniv. of the Detroit riots; two organizations help young people succeed. Ep 4333.
Supporting Detroit’s Youth / BALL Foundation / Racquet Up
26:40
State of the black child in Detroit; BALL Foundation Camp; Racquet Up Detroit. Ep 4332.
Forgotten Harvest 25th Anniversary / Child Author Eden Comer
26:46
Forgotten Harvest fights hunger; local girl publishes her first book. Ep 4331.
The South Carolina Church Shootings
26:51
This episode is discusses hate crimes, civil rights, and gun laws.
Black Fatherhood / ARISE Detroit!
26:47
We discuss a new book on Black Fatherhood and the 9th annual Arise Detroit event. Ep 4329.
Best of American Black Journal
24:12
We take a look back at some of this year’s memorable interviews.
A Conversation with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy
26:47
An in-depth conversation with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Ep 4327.
Reading Works / Ford Freedom Awards and Wright Museum
0:00
Reading Works organization and the Ford Freedom Awards. Ep 4326.
Super Business Girl / McDonald’s Celebration Gospel Tour
26:46
Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur; McDonald's shares the joy of gospel music. Ep 4325.
Law Enforcement Reform / M-1 Rail Project
26:46
Law enforcement reform measures; M-1 rail project updates. Ep 4324.
Advice for Entrepreneurs / Children’s Literacy
26:46
Helping entrepreneurs succeed in Detroit; literacy and health movement for Detroit youth.
President Lincoln’s Legacy / Emancipation Proclamation
26:46
President Lincoln’s legacy; impact of the Emancipation Proclamation. Ep 4322.
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