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American Black Journal
35th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
Season 42
Episode 36
The world’s largest free jazz festival is turning 35 years old this year. Cornell Batie, Sharon Banks, and Chris Collins of the Detroit Jazz Festival join us to discuss the 2014 Detroit Jazz Festival headliners and the impact the festival has on arts, culture, and education in the city. Plus, we’re treated to an in-studio performance by the Ursula Walker – Buddy Budson Quartet!
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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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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.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
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The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.
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The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.