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American Black Journal

Birwood Wall

The Birwood wall served as a symbol of racism when it was built eight decades ago, and it still exists today. Bridge Detroit teamed up with NBC news to dive into the history of the wall that segregated a Detroit neighborhood and to talk with the people who lived near it. One Detroit’s senior producer Bill Kubota gives us a closer look at the legacy of the Birwood wall. Episode 4942/Segment 2

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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
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The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.
Inaugural GhostLight Gala, Black Artists Archive
26:46
The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.
John Conyers III book ‘My Father’s House,’ Wright Museum Juneteenth celebration
25:00
The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
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