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American Black Journal
Task force recommends changes for child welfare system
A Michigan task force has come up with recommendations on how to eliminate racial disparities in the state’s child protection system. The issues include an overrepresentation of children of color in foster care, many of whom age out of the system. Stephen talks with a senior deputy director in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services about the issues and solutions.
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A preview of Bookstock and sitting down with this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence.
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Eliminating health disparities that put Black mothers at risk and a look at a caregiving event.
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Nonprofit works to improve Detroit neighborhoods and a talk on the state of education in Michigan.
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A look at an initiative that supports women preachers and church leaders.
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This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
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“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
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American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
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A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
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Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
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Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.