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Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline
Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion, a bustling business district, has a storied past. The Avenue became a destination for shoppers after World War II. Its decline started a couple of decades later. Now, a surge of new restaurants and specialty shops are filling the vacant storefronts. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talks with Black business owners about the Avenue’s history and future.
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A black cultural arts center in Detroit celebrates its 25th anniversary. Ep 4509.
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Stephen talks with the new CEO of the renown human rights organization, Focus:HOPE.
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The country experiences a spike in harassment and bias incidents following the election.
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On the next American Black Journal, Stephen talks with Davontae Sanford.
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Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer joins Stephen for a wide-ranging interview.
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A star-studded fundraiser for Flint kids; an intl. artist’s exhibit in Detroit. Ep 4502.
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We discuss the newest cultural attraction, the National Museum of African American History
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3 local history makers return to school; preserving the legacy of a legend. Ep 4452.
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Expert advice on starting and growing a business; Detroiter donates piece of her history.
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Our panel tackles some of the topics impacting the Black community. Ep 4449.
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We discuss the 37th anniversary of the Detroit Jazz Festival. Ep 4447.
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Efforts to prevent heart disease; art project transforms a neighborhood. Ep 4445.