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Ace Petroleum/Urban Alliance

Ace Petroleum/Urban Alliance

Season 48 Episode 8
26:46
“The American Rhapsody”

“The American Rhapsody”

Season 48 Episode 10
26:46
CCH Pounder/Heart Health

CCH Pounder/Heart Health

Season 48 Episode 11
23:44
Black Economic Agenda/Activate Fund

Black Economic Agenda/Activate Fund

Season 48 Episode 12
23:45
From the Edge of the Ghetto/Women Authors

From the Edge of the Ghetto/Women Authors

Season 48 Episode 13
23:45
Coronavirus Impact/Election 2020

Coronavirus Impact/Election 2020

Season 48 Episode 14
23:45
Barry Randolph/Mark Lee

Barry Randolph/Mark Lee

Season 48 Episode 15
26:46
Educational Resources/Keeping the Faith

Educational Resources/Keeping the Faith

Season 48 Episode 17
26:46
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American Black Journal

23rd Annual Sphinx Competition/Cass Tech Harp Program

Season 48 Episode 6

Taking a look at the power of diversity and inclusion in the arts with The Sphinx Organization, which will soon hold the 23rd annual Sphinx competition for young classical musicians of color. Plus, Detroit Performs reports on the historic Harp and Vocal program at Detroit's Cass Technical High School. Episode 4806

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Eliminating health disparities that put Black mothers at risk and a look at a caregiving event.
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Nonprofit works to improve Detroit neighborhoods and a talk on the state of education in Michigan.
Black Church in Detroit series examines women in ministry
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A look at an initiative that supports women preachers and church leaders.
Tyree Guyton of The Heidelberg Project, Detroit’s Black and Jewish Communities
26:46
This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
“The Lion King” returns to Detroit Opera House, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy
26:46
“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth
25:00
American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley
25:00
A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
26:46
A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop,” sitting down with Dr. Funkenstein, cello performance from Sphinx Competition
26:46
Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
26:46
A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
26:46
Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church
26:46
ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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