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American Black Journal

The Downtown Boxing Gym

The Downtown Boxing Gym is a non-profit organization that combines athletics and academics in a free after-school program for students ages 8 to 18. Stephen sat down with the founder, Khali Sweeney, to talk about how the downtown boxing gym provides kids with the tools they need to succeed in life. Episode 4937/Segment 2

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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.
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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.
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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.
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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.
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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.
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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.
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The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.
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