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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 conversation on a new film about Marcus Belgrave, and a Detroit Jazz Festival performance.
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The importance of getting out the African American vote and more from “Faith in Detroit.”
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: Bedrock CEO Jared Fleisher shares details on the plans to redevelop Detroit’s iconic Ren Cen
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This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
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Author Cheryl Thompson talks about her book, “Forgotten Souls"
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Our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the future of leadership in the church.
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A non-profit that provides services to the homeless,its also Suicide Prevention Month
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The Detroit Black Film Festival is back for another year & Concert of Colors featuring Carmen Lundy
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Conversations with the presidents of Forgotten Harvest and Mustard Tree Co-op.
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A look at how to address the barriers to health and well-being faced by aging African Americans.
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How the faith-based community is helping students and a discussion on the future of education.
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A preview of this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival and a performance by artist-in-residence Joe Lovano.