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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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Foster Care Awareness Month / Project Healthy Living
26:46
The Children's Center discusses Foster Care Awareness Month; Project Healthy Living
Vista Maria & Human Trafficking / Detroit City Chess Club
26:46
Human trafficking is on the rise in Michigan. Detroit City Chess Club. Episode 4221
Detroit's Talented Youth
26:46
Meet two students who are leading the way as role models for young black males in Detroit.
GreatSchoolsDetroit.org / Belle Isle
26:46
Finding quality schools in Detroit; what to expect from Belle Isle State Park. Ep. 4219.
Crusader for Justice: A Conversation with Judge Damon Keith
26:46
An in-depth conversation with renowned federal judge, Damon Keith. Episode 4218.
Mandela Memories / Sisters Code
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Remembering Nelson Mandela; organization inspires women to enter technology field. Ep 4217
Have Faith in Heart Campaign / Pretty Brown Girl
26:45
Have Faith in Heart Campaign; Pretty Brown Girl Movement. Episode 4216.
Black History Month at the Wright Museum / Chasing Crows
26:47
Ted Canaday from the Charles H. Wright Museum; Motivational speaker, Kevin Brown. 4215.
Detroit's Entertainment Roots
26:46
The nation's first black-owned TV station; Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Little Willie John.
Institute for Population Health/Downtown Boxing Gym
26:46
Loretta Davis of Institute for Population Health; Khali Sweeney of Downtown Boxing Gym.
Dr. King's Dream: How Far Have We Come?
26:46
We reflect on the work of Dr. King and discuss the efforts to further his vision. E 4212.
Walt Douglas: The Activist Entrepreneur
26:42
We talk with Detroit businessman, Walt Douglas, about his new book. Episode 4211.
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