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American Black Journal
Current Events Roundtable January 2022
A wide-ranging roundtable discussion around some of the biggest current events catching headlines in the new year. Hear Karen Dumas, Greg Bowens, Brandon Brice, and Kerry Leon Jackson debate about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's controversial new maps and the impacts they may have on Black voters and lawmakers. Episode 5003/Segment 1
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.

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Black religious music’s influence and the 17th annual Silence the Violence march.

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“Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois” exhibit and DABO’s Community Empowerment Speaker Series.

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Black churches provide sanctuary and support for youth facing mental health challenges.

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CCH Pounder’s art exhibit at The Wright, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion.

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A decade after the Flint water crisis and a preview of the 2024 Small Business Workshop.

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Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project creates caregiving ministries in local Black churches.

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National Minority Health Month and the NFL Draft’s impact on tourism in Detroit.

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The Wolverine Bar’s Barristers’ Ball, attorney Ben Crump and jazz drummer Brian Blade.

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‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit,” film, “Regeneration” Black cinema exhibit.

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Wayne State University’s Black men’s health symposium and the 20th annual Bookstock.

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