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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
Season 54
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American Black Journal
How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is fighting food insecurity in the state
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with President and CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson and Pastor Velma Jean Overman, executive director of Operation Refuge, to talk about the growing number of working families in Southeast Michigan who are food insecure due to factors like inflation, federal funding cuts, and the unstable economy.
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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.
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The mental health struggles of young African Americans and the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
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Ahead of the Movement Festival, we’re featuring conversations about Detroit’s techno scene.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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A Detroit workshop helps small businesses, and we’ll hear the personal stories of caregivers.
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How churches are tackling the affordable housing shortage and our first "Faith in Detroit" story.
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A preview of Bookstock and sitting down with this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence.
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Eliminating health disparities that put Black mothers at risk and a look at a caregiving event.
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Nonprofit works to improve Detroit neighborhoods and a talk on the state of education in Michigan.
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A look at an initiative that supports women preachers and church leaders.