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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
Season 54
Episode 1
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Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
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Episode 3
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Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
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Episode 5
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Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
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Episode 6
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Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
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Episode 8
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Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley
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Episode 9
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Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth
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Episode 10
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“The Lion King” returns to Detroit Opera House, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy
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Episode 11
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Tyree Guyton of The Heidelberg Project, Detroit’s Black and Jewish Communities
Season 54
Episode 12
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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence
We'll hear from this year's Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano's workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice he gave them.
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ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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A look at The Henry Ford’s MLK Day programming and Keith Knight's talk at the Charles H. Wright Muse
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American Black Journal is looking back at some of the guests and topics covered in 2025.
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American Black Journal talks with local pastors about their goals, hopes and plans for the new year.
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Remembering the legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, and a civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan
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Healthy eating with “Cooking With Que” and what the Charles H. Wright Museum has planned for Kwanzaa
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A look at the opera “Highway 1, USA” and what’s in store for audiences at this year’s DPT cabaret.
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Celebrating The Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary and Teen HYPE’s play “Two Detroits.”
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Religious leaders in the city discuss the impact of today's political climate on the Black church.
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November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, Detroit Creativity Project inspires youth
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We commemorate Veterans Day and preview the upcoming PBS docuseries “The American Revolution.”