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American Black Journal
Violinist Regina Carter receives NEA Jazz Master Award
Detroit-born violinist Regina Carter has racked up another prestigious musical honor: The NEA Jazz Master Award. Carter talks with Linda Yohn of 90.9 WRCJ about being awarded the NEA Jazz Master Fellowship Award for jazz advocacy alongside fellow Detroit saxophonist Kenny Garrett and drummer Louis Hayes. Plus, they talk about the connection Carter’s music has to her upbringing in Detroit.
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A look at an initiative that supports women preachers and church leaders.
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This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
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“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
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American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
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A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
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Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
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Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
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ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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A look at The Henry Ford’s MLK Day programming and Keith Knight's talk at the Charles H. Wright Muse