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Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest
Bookstock, metro Detroit’s largest used book and media sale, returns for its 21st year on April 27-May 4. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with three guests connected to the event: Alycia Meriweather, deputy superintendent at Detroit Public Schools Community District; Damir Archer, the 2024 Bookstock B.E.S.T. Awards winner; and Kenneth Powers, Archer's teacher.
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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.

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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.

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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

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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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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.

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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.