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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 34
Presidential Candidates’ Forum/Grow Detroit’s Young Talent
Presidential Candidates’ Forum/Grow Detroit’s Young Talent | Episode 4734
Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit
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Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit
Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit | Episode 4733
NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning
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Season 47 Episode 30
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NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning | Episode 4730
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Season 47 Episode 29
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Negro Leagues/DPS Foundation | Episode 4729
National R&B Hall of Fame Weekend/Juneteenth
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Season 47 Episode 28
National R&B Hall of Fame Weekend/Juneteenth
National R&B Hall of Fame Weekend/Juneteenth | Episode 4728
Donna Brazile
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Season 47 Episode 27
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Donna Brazile | Episode 4727
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Season 47 Episode 26
Bridgett M. Davis/Neighborhood Native Project
Bridgett M. Davis/Neighborhood Native Project | Episode 4726
Barbershop/NABWIC
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Season 47 Episode 25
Barbershop/NABWIC
Barbershop/NABWIC | Episode 4725
The James H. Cole Home/Summer Spark
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Season 47 Episode 24
The James H. Cole Home/Summer Spark
The James H. Cole Home/Summer Spark | Episode 4724
Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: Paradox of Liberty
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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
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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
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