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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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Detroit’s Black political representation, and how MSU is healing after a mass shooting.

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Black History Month at The Wright, Sphinx Organization 25th anniversary, Njioma Grevious.

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A roundtable reaction and response to the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols.

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Detroit’s Black churches champion education, and a ceremony honoring first responders.

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‘American Black Journal’ celebrates hip hop's 50th birthday locally and nationally.

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A $6 million grant for Wayne State and conversations from Detroit Policy Conference 2023.

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MLK Day celebrations, the 60th anniversary of the Walk to Freedom, and the Jit Masters.

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A look at some of the stories and conversations from “American Black Journal” in 2022.

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Host Stephen Henderson talks with three local pastors about the Black Church in 2023.

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Comic author Saladin Ahmed, Soul Studio’s holiday market, and Artlab J’s winter gala.

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Covenant House Michigan’s 25th anniversary and Michigan Judge John A. Murphy retires.

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Stephen Henderson and Kym Worthy reflect on the Malice Green murder 30 years ago.