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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

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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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Garlin Gilchrist/Remembering Nancy Wilson
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Aretha Franklin's Detroit Home/Birth to 5
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Aretha Franklin's Detroit Home/Birth to 5
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Black Bottom Historical Marker/Junior
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Black Bottom Historical Marker/Junior
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Motor City Match/Mario Moore
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Coleman Young/Student Mobility
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Coleman Young/Student Mobility
American Black Journal Episode 4652
Mental Health/All-Star
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Mental Health/All-Star
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Dr. Curtis Ivery/Dominique Morisseau
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Season 46 Episode 50
Dr. Curtis Ivery/Dominique Morisseau
American Black Journal Episode 4650
Wayne State’s 150th/Goodwill
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Season 46 Episode 49
Wayne State’s 150th/Goodwill
American Black Journal Episode 4649
P20 Partners/Jamii Tata
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Season 46 Episode 48
P20 Partners/Jamii Tata
American Black Journal Episode 4648
Get Out the Vote/Wayco Biz
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Season 46 Episode 47
Get Out the Vote/Wayco Biz
American Black Journal Episode 4647
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Snoop Dogg/Quincy Troupe
Snoop Dogg talks about his latest venture; plus, author Quincy Troup. Ep 4646
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Season 46 Episode 45
Focus: Hope/DPS Foundation
A celebration for Detroit educators, plus the 44th annual march for hope. Ep 4645
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