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American Black Journal
Progress and challenges a decade after Flint’s water crisis
It has been a decade since the Flint water crisis. The public health disaster exposed tens of thousands of residents in the predominantly African American city to perilously high levels of lead contamination. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley about the city’s current water quality, how residents are doing, and the challenges that are still present.
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.

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Detroit’s Neighborhood Vitality Index and Ruth E. Carter’s exhibit at the Wright Museum.

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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program and Detroit DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.

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Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.

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Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.

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American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.

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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.

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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.

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New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer

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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.

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Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.

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American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.