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American Black Journal
Highways
A story about race and the nation’s highways. Historically, race has been a major factor in how cities across America developed. The construction of freeways was often done at the expense of black and brown people. One Detroit associate producer will glover looks at how highways are often considered symbols of structural racism because of why and where they were built.
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A preview of this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival and a performance by artist-in-residence Joe Lovano.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a project encourages stories about faith.
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How Venture 313 is helping Black tech founders and a story from "Faith in Detroit.”
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How the church is getting out the vote for this year’s elections and a story from "Faith in Detroit
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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
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A look at a nonprofit helping Michigan families and the career of television journalist Tony Brown.
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McGregor Fund president discusses her decision to step down and a look at the history of WCHB radio.
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Our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of the Black church in helping to reduce gun
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Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur discusses his documentary and a historic landmark opens at The Henry Ford.
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Mary Sheffield discusses her family’s legacy and more, and Desiree Cooper discusses her new book.
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Celebrating Juneteenth and GRAMMY-winning musician Cory Henry shares his story of faith.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.