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A conversation with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni

A conversation with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni

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Detroit girl goes viral for her impressions of Black icons

Detroit girl goes viral for her impressions of Black icons

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Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO talks about demand for services

Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO talks about demand for services

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Reparations in Detroit and around the United States

Reparations in Detroit and around the United States

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Detroit artist’s James Baldwin exhibit at The Wright Museum

Detroit artist’s James Baldwin exhibit at The Wright Museum

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Detroit Jazz Festival, Valade Jazz Center, Artist Jess Fendo

Detroit Jazz Festival, Valade Jazz Center, Artist Jess Fendo

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Black churches play supporting role in students’ education

Black churches play supporting role in students’ education

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National Black Business Month supports Black business owners

National Black Business Month supports Black business owners

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The 45th annual September is Black Reading Month

The 45th annual September is Black Reading Month

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Historian Jemar Tisby discusses ‘Spirit of Justice’ book

Historian Jemar Tisby discusses ‘Spirit of Justice’ book

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Detroit Black Film Fest couples with Taste of Black Spirits

Detroit Black Film Fest couples with Taste of Black Spirits

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National Suicide Prevention Month with NAMI Michigan

National Suicide Prevention Month with NAMI Michigan

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American Black Journal

The history, influence of African American religious music

For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and Dr. Brandon Waddles, the assistant professor of choral conducting and music education at Wayne State University, about the history and ability of African American religious music to evoke emotions, connect cultures, improve mental health, and serve as a universal language.
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Season 47 Episode 16
DEGC/Bookstock
DEGC/Bookstock | Episode 4716
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Season 47 Episode 15
Small Business Workshop/Fresh Nation
Small Business Workshop/Fresh Nation | Episode 4715
Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover
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Season 47 Episode 14
Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover
Episode 4714 of American Black Journal
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference
26:46
Season 47 Episode 13
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference | Episode 4713
Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate
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Season 47 Episode 12
Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate
American Black Journal Episode 4712
The African American Leadership Awards/Black Art
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Season 47 Episode 11
The African American Leadership Awards/Black Art
American Black Journal Episode 4711
Wright/The Bible is Black History
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Season 47 Episode 10
Wright/The Bible is Black History
American Black Journal Episode 4710
Wolverine Bar Association/The Carr Center
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Season 47 Episode 9
Wolverine Bar Association/The Carr Center
American Black Journal Episode 4709
MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit
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Season 47 Episode 8
MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit
MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit | Episode 4708
Mosaic Youth Theatre/22nd Annual Sphinx Competition
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Season 47 Episode 7
Mosaic Youth Theatre/22nd Annual Sphinx Competition
Mosaic Youth Theatre/22nd Annual Sphinx Competition
Top Headlines Impacting African Americans in 2019
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Season 47 Episode 6
Top Headlines Impacting African Americans in 2019
A panel of special guests on top headlines impacting African Americans in 2019.
Best of 2018
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Season 47 Episode 5
Best of 2018
American Black Journal Episode 4705
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