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American Black Journal
Detroit Creativity Project uses improv comedy to teach youth confidence and collaboration
The Detroit Creativity Project teaches youth crucial life skills through improv comedy. One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talks with actor and comedian Marc Evan Jackson, who founded the Detroit Creativity Project, as well as some of the program’s teachers, organizers and students. Plus, he talks to “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Tim Meadows, a Detroit-area native and supporter of the organization.
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A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
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Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
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Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
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ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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A look at The Henry Ford’s MLK Day programming and Keith Knight's talk at the Charles H. Wright Muse
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American Black Journal is looking back at some of the guests and topics covered in 2025.
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American Black Journal talks with local pastors about their goals, hopes and plans for the new year.
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Remembering the legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, and a civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan
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Healthy eating with “Cooking With Que” and what the Charles H. Wright Museum has planned for Kwanzaa