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American Black Journal
World Sickle Cell Day
Three women on the front lines in the battle against sickle cell disease: Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, who is Board Chair of the Sickle Cell Disease Assoc. of America’s Michigan chapter; Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Michigan; and Anastasia Worthy, Youth Ambassador of the Michigan Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Episode 4437.
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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.

26:46
Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.

26:46
American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.

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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.

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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.

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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.

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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.

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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.

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The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.

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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.

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Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.

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Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.