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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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Rainbow PUSH Automotive Summit / The STEMinista Project
26:49
Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses Rainbow Push Summit; encouraging interest in STEM. Ep 4402
Entrepreneur John W. Barfield / Mental Health Campaign
26:46
John W. Barfield shares his success story; getting mental health campaign. Ep 4401.
African World Festival / Remembering Mel Farr
26:47
Celebrating 50 years of the Wright Museum; remembering Mel Farr. Ep 4336.
American Black Journal Season 43
26:45
Plans to support black men and boys; stabilizing Detroit neighborhoods. Ep 4343.
MMSDC President / Men’s Empowerment Conference
26:47
The new President of MMSDC; men’s empowerment conference. Ep 4342.
HistoryMakers Day of Service / Sculptor Austen Brantley
26:46
Black leaders go back to school to inspire students; sculptor takes the art world by storm
STEM Education / Detroit Head Start Learning Network
26:40
Prepping students for STEM careers; getting low-income families a head start in education.
36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
26:46
We discuss the 36th anniversary of the Detroit Jazz Festival. Ep 4339.
President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" / Julian Bond
26:53
A discussion on efforts to provide African-American youth educational opportunities & more
Voting Rights Act 50th Anniversary / Chene Park turns 30
26:44
50 years after the VRA, the struggle continues; Chene Park turns 30. Ep 4337.
Minority Businesses / Detroit Kitchen Connect
26:46
Ensuring minority-owned businesses are including in Detroit’s revitalization. Ep 4335.
Natl. Medical Assn. Convention / Detroit Wayne Mental Health
26:46
A look at health, wellness, and fitness in the black community. Ep 4334.
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