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American Black Journal
1964 Freedom Summer / ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day
Season 42
Episode 31
We talk with two local men who took part in the historic 1964 Freedom Summer Project. Ken Coleman shares important moments in Detroit's African-American history. Plus, thousands of Detroiters are preparing for the city’s largest one day display of community pride: ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day. Episode 4231.
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Addressing the issues impacting African Americans today and advocating for change.
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Examining Detroit's affordable housing crisis and its impact on homelessness in the city.
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ARISE Detroit! 17th Neighborhoods Day, the 40th African World Festival
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Explore the role Detroit’s religious community played in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom.
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The 2023 Civil Rights Summit, Juneteenth at The Wright Museum, plus jazz artist Saxappeal.
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Mental health in the Black church, the Silence the Violence march and June Jubilee events.
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Addressing child welfare disparities; shining a light on Black philanthropists.
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A Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange musical, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.
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Exploring chronic homelessness, Black Leaders Detroit’s Ride for Equity, and DJ Whodat.
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Mental Health Awareness Month, the ALICE report and remembering the late Harry Belafonte.
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“American Black Journal” and BridgeDetroit examine climate’s impact on Black Detroiters.
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Elvis Mitchell’s “Is That Black Enough For You?!?” Netflix documentary, Bookstock 2023