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American Black Journal
September is Black Reading Month
The annual September is Black Reading Month observance encourages readers to explore literary works by Black authors. Host Stephen Henderson talks with September is Black Reading Month Co-Founder Malik Yakini about the creation of the observance and literary issues in America.
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Mental health in the Black church, the Silence the Violence march and June Jubilee events.

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Addressing child welfare disparities; shining a light on Black philanthropists.

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A Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange musical, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.

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Exploring chronic homelessness, Black Leaders Detroit’s Ride for Equity, and DJ Whodat.

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Mental Health Awareness Month, the ALICE report and remembering the late Harry Belafonte.

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“American Black Journal” and BridgeDetroit examine climate’s impact on Black Detroiters.

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Elvis Mitchell’s “Is That Black Enough For You?!?” Netflix documentary, Bookstock 2023

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Urban Consulate: In Session,” violinist Regina Carter, and Randall Robinson’s legacy.

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Highlighting two trailblazing African American women in ministry for Women’s History Month

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Black and Hispanic real estate developers combined make up less than 1% of the industry.

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WE’RE ALMOST THREE MONTHS INTO THE NEW YEAR, AND THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT

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Host Stephen Henderson explores the role of Detroit’s Black churches throughout history.