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The Role of Religion in African American Culture

A brief history lesson on the major role of religion in African American culture and the beginnings of the black church here in Detroit. Here is producer Marcus Green’s report from the Charles H. Wright museum. Episode 4922/Segment 1

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Detroit Jazz Festival / Remembering Dick Gregory
26:46
What’s new, who’s performing, and how the city benefits from Detroit Jazz Fest. Ep 4544.
Partner Morning Program / Trinity Intl. Film Festival
24:46
A call for hundreds of volunteer mentors; independent filmmakers share their work. Ep 4543
Minority-Owned Businesses / African-World Festival
24:55
Challenges of minority-owned businesses; preview of African World Festival. Ep 4542.
Minority Organ Donors/Detroit Revitalization Fellows
24:57
A look at efforts to increase organ donors. A program keeping talent in Detroit. Ep. 4541
“Detroit” the Movie/Detroit 1967/Minority Entrepreneurs
26:46
A look at “Detroit” the movie. A historian’s view on Detroit 1967. Ep. 4540
Examining Detroit 1967 Media Coverage / City Rising from the
26:45
Has Detroit media coverage changed since the 1967 rebellion? Ep 4539.
Men of Excellence Awards / Detroit 1967 Uprising Commemorati
26:45
Celebrating achievements of Black men; community event remembers Detroit ‘67. Ep 4538.
President Trump’s Policies / Police Shootings
26:45
Impact of President Trump’s policies on minorities; acquittals of police officers. Ep 4537
DPS Community District / Detroit 67: Perspectives
26:45
A chat with DPS superintendent; new exhibit on the 1967 rebellion. Ep 4536.
“The Jackie Wilson Story” / Transition to Success
25:31
New book recounts the life of Jackie Wilson; special report on poverty. Ep 4535.
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day / “Boys Turning 13”
25:25
Arise Detroit prepares for 11th Neighborhoods Day; new Detroit music with a message.
Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination / Dr
25:16
Book tells stories of black Detroiters; original production addresses 1967 Detroit riots.
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