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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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Women in the Black Church | Full Episode

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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.

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Detroit’s Neighborhood Vitality Index and Ruth E. Carter’s exhibit at the Wright Museum.

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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program and Detroit DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.

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Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.

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Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.

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American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.

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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.

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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.

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New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer

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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.

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