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Attention turns to Detroit as the NFL Draft Approaches

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New study finds Black women at greater risk of heart disease

New study finds Black women at greater risk of heart disease

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The Carr Center, Bedrock host Black History Month exhibit

The Carr Center, Bedrock host Black History Month exhibit

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Detroit’s Godmother of House music: Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale

Detroit’s Godmother of House music: Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale

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10th Annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

10th Annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

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Neighborhood Vitality Index measures Detroit neighborhoods

Neighborhood Vitality Index measures Detroit neighborhoods

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A conversation with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni

A conversation with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni

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Detroit girl goes viral for her impressions of Black icons

Detroit girl goes viral for her impressions of Black icons

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Wayne State University hosts Black men’s health symposium

Wayne State University hosts Black men’s health symposium

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Bookstock returns for 20th year to support Detroit literacy

Bookstock returns for 20th year to support Detroit literacy

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‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit’ documentary

‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit’ documentary

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Detroit Institute of Arts’ ‘Regeneration’ spotlights filmmakers, actors from early Black cinema

Detroit Institute of Arts’ ‘Regeneration’ spotlights filmmakers, actors from early Black cinema

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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 47 Episode 23
Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: Paradox of Liberty
Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: Paradox of Liberty | Episode 4723
Charles Bibbs/Focus Hope
26:46
Season 47 Episode 22
Charles Bibbs/Focus Hope
Charles Bibbs/Focus Hope | Episode 4722
NAACP/Reverend Charles Adams
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Season 47 Episode 20
NAACP/Reverend Charles Adams
NAACP/Reverend Charles Adams | Episode 4720
Every School Day Counts / Clifford Worthy
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Season 47 Episode 19
Every School Day Counts / Clifford Worthy
The "Every School Day Counts Detroit" campaign, plus Clifford Worthy's new book.
ABJ Roundtable
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Season 47 Episode 18
ABJ Roundtable
ABJ Roundtable | Episode 4718
Mortgages/Soul Food
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Season 47 Episode 17
Mortgages/Soul Food
Mortgages/Soul Food | Episode 4717
DEGC/Bookstock
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Season 47 Episode 16
DEGC/Bookstock
DEGC/Bookstock | Episode 4716
Small Business Workshop/Fresh Nation
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Season 47 Episode 15
Small Business Workshop/Fresh Nation
Small Business Workshop/Fresh Nation | Episode 4715
Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover
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Season 47 Episode 14
Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover
Episode 4714 of American Black Journal
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference
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Season 47 Episode 13
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference | Episode 4713
Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate
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Season 47 Episode 12
Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate
American Black Journal Episode 4712
The African American Leadership Awards/Black Art
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Season 47 Episode 11
The African American Leadership Awards/Black Art
American Black Journal Episode 4711
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