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American Black Journal
Black Film Festival, Black Reading Month, Aaron Pori Pitts
Season 50
Episode 38
The 3rd annual Detroit Black Film Festival returns Sept. 21, featuring 86 films by Black independent filmmakers. September is Black Reading Month encourages people to read books, magazines and journals by Black writers. Plus, a tribute to renowned Detroit artist Aaron Ibn Pori Pitts, who passed away at age 80. Episode 5038
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We’re looking at caregiving in the African American community.

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A big year for Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62 and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.

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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

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

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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.

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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician

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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.

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

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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.

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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.