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American Black Journal’s 2024 Year in Review

American Black Journal’s 2024 Year in Review

Season 53 Episode 1
26:46
MLK Day, National Day of Racial Healing, James Baldwin

MLK Day, National Day of Racial Healing, James Baldwin

Season 53 Episode 2
26:46
National Day of Racial Healing, Outlook for small businesses

National Day of Racial Healing, Outlook for small businesses

Season 53 Episode 3
26:46
The Black Church’s role in the Great Migration to Detroit

The Black Church’s role in the Great Migration to Detroit

Season 53 Episode 4
26:46
‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance

‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance

Season 53 Episode 5
26:46
‘Great Migrations’ panel, African American Family Book Expo

‘Great Migrations’ panel, African American Family Book Expo

Season 53 Episode 6
26:46
Marion Hayden, ‘All Black Vinyl’ series, Remembering Al Allen

Marion Hayden, ‘All Black Vinyl’ series, Remembering Al Allen

Season 53 Episode 7
26:46
‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP

‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP

Season 53 Episode 8
26:46
The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play

The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play

Season 53 Episode 9
25:00
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DJ Minx and DJ Holographic

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DJ Minx and DJ Holographic

Season 53 Episode 10
23:50
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith

Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith

Season 53 Episode 11
25:00
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration

Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration

Season 53 Episode 12
26:46
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American Black Journal

Detroit gospel experts trace the genre's evolution and influence in America

American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the influence of Black religious music. Host Stephen Henderson talks with MIX 92.3 FM gospel radio host Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Wayne State University Assistant Professor Dr. Brandon Waddles about gospel music’s deep roots and its continuing influence in popular culture.