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‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

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Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

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Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

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City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

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Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

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Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit

Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit

Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit

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Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

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Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

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Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday with six-day celebration

Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday with six-day celebration

Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrates 88th birthday with six-day celebration

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The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

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‘The Central Park Five’ opera brings gripping story of racial injustice to Detroit Opera stage

‘The Central Park Five’ opera brings gripping story of racial injustice to Detroit Opera stage

‘The Central Park Five’ opera brings gripping story of racial injustice to Detroit Opera stage

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The LEE Group’s Small Business Workshop addresses economic uncertainty for entrepreneurs

The LEE Group’s Small Business Workshop addresses economic uncertainty for entrepreneurs

The LEE Group’s Small Business Workshop addresses economic uncertainty for entrepreneurs

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

The Michigan Chronicle recently honored 50 Black women leaders at its 18th annual "Women of Excellence" Awards. The awards highlight the extraordinary contributions of Black women in Michigan. For Women's History Month, “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Meaghan Madison of Bank of America and Regina Strong from Michigan EGLE about what it means to receive the honor.