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American Black Journal

The Black church’s role in fostering gospel music in Detroit

In conjunction with PBS' "GOSPEL" docuseries, Bishop Charles Ellis III talks with “Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor and BridgeDetroit journalist Orlando Bailey about the history of Greater Grace Temple, the legacy of his late father, the whooping tradition among African American preachers, and his hopes for the future of gospel music in Detroit. Plus, a performance of his song “Done For Me.”
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Season 49 Episode 31
Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs
Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs | Episode 4931
Millennials & Church/Third New Hope
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Season 49 Episode 30
Millennials & Church/Third New Hope
Millennials & Church/Third New Hope | Episode 4930
The Flood Impact
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Season 49 Episode 29
The Flood Impact
Dr. LaWanda Ward Flood Impact | Episode 4929
Neighborhoods Day/The Vanguard Artist Collective: Overture
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Season 49 Episode 28
Neighborhoods Day/The Vanguard Artist Collective: Overture
Neighborhoods Day/The Vanguard Artist Collective: Overture | Episode 4928
Roundtable July 2021
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Season 49 Episode 27
Roundtable July 2021
Roundtable July 2021 | Episode 4927
Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church
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Season 49 Episode 26
Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church
Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church | Episode 4926
Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed
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Season 49 Episode 25
Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed
Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed | Episode 4925
Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre
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Season 49 Episode 24
Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre
Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre | Episode 4924
Detroit Future City Report/Discover Your Spark
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Season 49 Episode 23
Detroit Future City Report/Discover Your Spark
Detroit Future City Report/Discover Your Spark | Episode 4923
The Role of Religion in African American Culture
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Season 49 Episode 22
The Role of Religion in African American Culture
The Role of Religion in African American Culture | Episode 4922
Chief Craig
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Season 49 Episode 21
Chief Craig
Chief Craig | Episode 4921
Mental Health Awareness Month/Senator Carl Levin
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Season 49 Episode 20
Mental Health Awareness Month/Senator Carl Levin
Mental Health Awareness Month/Senator Carl Levin | Episode 4920
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