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Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 “Women of Excellence” Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

The Michigan Chronicle’s 18th annual "Women of Excellence" Awards highlighted the extraordinary contributions of 50 Black women leaders in Michigan. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Meaghan Madison of Bank of America and Regina Strong from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) about what it means to receive the honor.

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Roundtable January 2021
26:46
"American Black Journal" invited their roundtable back for a frank conversation about the agenda for President Biden, former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s release from prison and the rollout of COVID vaccines.
Flint Charges/Leonia Lloyd
26:46
Former Flint mayor Karen Weaver offers her thoughts on the charges against governor Rick Snyder in the Flint water crisis.
Capitol Riots/#Cut50
26:46
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence talks about the attack on the U.S. Capitol that left her fearing for her life.
Remembering 2020/University of Detroit Mercy
26:46
Advice on what small businesses can do now to survive the pandemic.
The Best of ABJ 2020
26:46
Taking a look back at 2020 and some of the guests who joined "American Black Journal" in the year, including civil rights activist Al Sharpton, Detroit police chief James Craig, and actors Hill Harper and CCH Pounder.
Pontiac/Mi Roundtable
26:46
The mayor of Pontiac talks about the economic changes in her city and the cutting edge technology that’s keeping residents informed during the pandemic.
Jazzfest/Jazz Mentors
24:00
Celebrating the holidays with a show all about jazz. Singer Joan Belgrave talks about Detroit’s jazz legacy and the music of her late husband, Marcus Belgrove.
COVID Update/Dave Bing
24:00
Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, talks to Stephen about COVID cases, the impending vaccines, and when we could see a sense of normalcy return to our lives.
AARP Agenda/Highways/Alex Way
25:06
A look at what’s being done to include the voices of Michigan’s African American women on the nation’s political agenda.
I.Detroit/Roxane Gay
24:00
I.Detroit/Roxane Gay | Episode 4847
Pandemic Update/Livernois Businesses
26:46
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist talks about the state’s efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Voting Matters
26:46
A record number of Americans cast their ballots in one of the most divisive presidential elections we have ever seen.
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