Back to Show
American Black Journal
Police Reform/Davóne Tines Portrays Malcolm X
Season 50
Episode 18
Host Stephen Henderson leads a roundtable with Greater Grand Rapids NAACP President Cle Jackson and Black Lives Matter Detroit Co-founder John Sloan III about the fatal shooting of African immigrant Patrick Lyoya by a white police officer. Plus, Stephen talks with bass-baritone Davóne Tines about his role in portraying Malcolm X in Detroit Opera’s “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.”
Support Provided By

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.

26:46
The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.

26:46
The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.

26:46
The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.

25:00
The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.

25:01
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

26:45
Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.

26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.

26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.