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A new initiative led by Christ Church Cranbrook will lift up stories of faith across our region | Extended Version

A new initiative led by Christ Church Cranbrook will lift up stories of faith across our region | Extended Version

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Black Church in Detroit series examines Black history in the Bible for Black History Month

Black Church in Detroit series examines Black history in the Bible for Black History Month

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Discussing the outlook for small businesses with Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group

Discussing the outlook for small businesses with Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group

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Why Eccalon founder and CEO André Gudger selected Detroit over other cities

Why Eccalon founder and CEO André Gudger selected Detroit over other cities

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Sarida Scott of The Skillman Foundation discusses philanthropy at the Detroit Policy Conference

Sarida Scott of The Skillman Foundation discusses philanthropy at the Detroit Policy Conference

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Leader of the organization “Encourage Me I’m Young” discusses programs designed to empower African American children

Leader of the organization “Encourage Me I’m Young” discusses programs designed to empower African American children

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American Black Journal Season 54

A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025

Season 54 Episode 1
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Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at The Henry Ford, cartoonist Keith Knight discusses his work

Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at The Henry Ford, cartoonist Keith Knight discusses his work

Season 54 Episode 2
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Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future

Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future

Season 54 Episode 3
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Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church

Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church

Season 54 Episode 4
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Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"

Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"

Season 54 Episode 5
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Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit

Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit

Season 54 Episode 6
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American Black Journal

George Clinton and Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd on recording funk music at United Sound Systems Recording Studio

American Black Journal contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ sits down for a conversation with Dr. Funkenstein — George Clinton — and fellow funk artist and producer Maurice "Pirahnahead" Herd at the Detroit Opera House. Clinton reflects on his love for Detroit, and he and Herd talk about recording in Detroit at United Sound Systems Recording Studios.
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The Black Church in Detroit: Helping during the holidays
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Season 50 Episode 48
The Black Church in Detroit: Helping during the holidays
Examining the Black church’s role providing relief, support and hope during the holidays.
DEI workplace efforts, Ebiara Fund for minority developers
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Season 50 Episode 47
DEI workplace efforts, Ebiara Fund for minority developers
DEI workplace efforts, Ebiara Fund for minority developers
Black businesswomen, Birwood Wall, Bass Day, Tyrone Winfrey
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Season 50 Episode 46
Black businesswomen, Birwood Wall, Bass Day, Tyrone Winfrey
Black women entrepreneurs, Birwood Wall, Detroit Bass Day, and Tyrone Winfrey’s passing.
Lewis & Munday, Detroit Doll Show, Army Recruitment Shortage
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Season 50 Episode 45
Lewis & Munday, Detroit Doll Show, Army Recruitment Shortage
A law firm marks 50 years, the Detroit Doll show returns, and the Army faces shortages.
ABJ & BridgeDetroit Special Report: Detroit home repairs
26:46
Season 50 Episode 44
ABJ & BridgeDetroit Special Report: Detroit home repairs
“American Black Journal” and BridgeDetroit examine home repair needs in Detroit.
The Black church’s role in Black politics, elections
26:46
Season 50 Episode 43
The Black church’s role in Black politics, elections
“The Black Church in Detroit” series examines the church’s role in politics and elections.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Kirk Mayes, Black Greek Organizations
26:46
Season 50 Episode 42
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Kirk Mayes, Black Greek Organizations
DPSCD’s COVID recovery, Forgotten Harvest CEO’s future, Black Greek letter organizations
Black Midwest Symposium, Detroit Expat Artists, Gun Violence
26:46
Season 50 Episode 41
Black Midwest Symposium, Detroit Expat Artists, Gun Violence
Black Midwest Symposium comes to Detroit, Detroit Artists Market, State of the Hood summit
Seminary Education and the Future of Ministry
26:46
Season 50 Episode 39
Seminary Education and the Future of Ministry
Seminary Education and the Future of Ministry | Episode 5039
Black Film Festival, Black Reading Month, Aaron Pori Pitts
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Season 50 Episode 38
Black Film Festival, Black Reading Month, Aaron Pori Pitts
Detroit Black Film Festival, September is Black Reading Month | Episode 5038
Detroit NABJ 40th, Michigan Barber School 75th Anniversaries
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Season 50 Episode 36
Detroit NABJ 40th, Michigan Barber School 75th Anniversaries
Detroit Chapter of NABJ celebrates 40 years. Michigan Barber Schools reflects on 75 years.
The Black Church Roundtable on Youth, Community and Religion
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Season 50 Episode 35
The Black Church Roundtable on Youth, Community and Religion
The “Black Church in Detroit” hosts a roundtable on the church’s role with youth and relig
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