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American Black Journal

The 45th annual September is Black Reading Month

September is Black Reading Month is in its 45th year. The month-long 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 observance’s history and literacy issues in America. Plus, they recommend books written by Black authors.

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Conversations with the presidents of Forgotten Harvest and Mustard Tree Co-op.
Healthy aging in the African American community
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A look at how to address the barriers to health and well-being faced by aging African Americans.
The Black Church in Detroit series examines education, a conversation with Detroit students
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How the faith-based community is helping students and a discussion on the future of education.
Detroit Jazz Festival preview, Artist-in-Residence Joe Lovano performance
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A preview of this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival and a performance by artist-in-residence Joe Lovano.
The Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a project encourages stories about faith.
A look at Venture 313, more from “Faith in Detroit”
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How Venture 313 is helping Black tech founders and a story from "Faith in Detroit.”
Black Church in Detroit series examines voting, a “Faith in Detroit” story
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How the church is getting out the vote for this year’s elections and a story from "Faith in Detroit
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
The Heat and Warmth Fund, remembering Tony Brown
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A look at a nonprofit helping Michigan families and the career of television journalist Tony Brown.
McGregor Fund and philanthropy in Detroit, WCHB radio
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McGregor Fund president discusses her decision to step down and a look at the history of WCHB radio.
"Silence the Violence,” the Black Church addresses gun violence
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Our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of the Black church in helping to reduce gun
A conversation with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and a look at The Jackson Home
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Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur discusses his documentary and a historic landmark opens at The Henry Ford.
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