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American Black Journal

On This Day Detroit – 6/26/16

Ken Coleman takes a look back at some important moments in Detroit’s Black history. This edition features Wilson Pickett, Grant Hill, and David Alan Grier. Episode 4438/Segment 2.

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Black Lives Matter / Pray the Violence out of Detroit
27:12
Addressing violence and brutality in Detroit. Ep 4414.
The Best of American Black Journal in 2015
26:45
A look back at 2015 and revisits some of our favorite interviews. Ep 4413.
Wayne County Year in Review / Dave Bing RE:DREAM
26:46
Warren Evans discusses the current status of the county; Dave Bing on Detroit. Ep 4412.
Black Male Achievement / Real Life 101
26:47
Efforts to help young, black males succeed educationally in Detroit. Ep 4411.
Challenging Racism in Medicine / Remembering Ron Scott
26:45
Diversity in medicine; remembering community activist Ron Scott. Ep 4410.
Growth at Wayne State University / Warrendale Community
26:45
Dr. M. Roy Wilson on growth at WSU; a look at Detroit’s Warrendale community. Ep 4409
College Campus Racism Protests / ‘Black Out On The Avenue”
26:46
U of M’s steps to address diversity; Black Friday shopping experience in Detroit. Ep 4408.
A Conversation with Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones
26:22
An in-depth conversation with Detroit’s new Fire Commissioner. Ep 4407.
“Say & Play With Words” Initiative / Detroit PAL Programs
26:58
New literacy program in Detroit; PAL launches baseball & photography programs. Ep 4406
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment / MCL Jasco
26:46
Help with ACA open enrollment; one of Detroit’s most successful entrepreneurs. Ep 4405
African-American 490 Challenge / Live6 Alliance
26:46
Campaign to process abandoned rape kits; revitalizing the Livernois corridor. Ep 4404.
BINGO & Bing Youth Institute / Ted Talbert Scholarship
26:48
BINGO mentoring program for young men; film scholarship for youth. Ep 4403.
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