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Darius Twyman discusses Detroit’s influence on gospel music
Aretha Franklin, The Winans, Mattie Moss-Clark and The Clark sisters. The list of gospel artists with roots in Detroit is long and continues to grow. Local gospel artist Darius Twyman talks with “Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor and BridgeDetroit journalist Orlando Bailey about his musical start, Detroit's major influence on gospel, and the meaning behind his original song "Made It Over."
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The Michigan Diversity Council’s annual summit and summer reading with Brilliant Detroit.
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Addressing the issues impacting African Americans today and advocating for change.
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Examining Detroit's affordable housing crisis and its impact on homelessness in the city.
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ARISE Detroit! 17th Neighborhoods Day, the 40th African World Festival
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Explore the role Detroit’s religious community played in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom.
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The 2023 Civil Rights Summit, Juneteenth at The Wright Museum, plus jazz artist Saxappeal.
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Mental health in the Black church, the Silence the Violence march and June Jubilee events.
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Addressing child welfare disparities; shining a light on Black philanthropists.
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A Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange musical, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.
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Exploring chronic homelessness, Black Leaders Detroit’s Ride for Equity, and DJ Whodat.
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Mental Health Awareness Month, the ALICE report and remembering the late Harry Belafonte.
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“American Black Journal” and BridgeDetroit examine climate’s impact on Black Detroiters.