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American Black Journal

Author William Middlebrooks / Behavior Workshop

Season 41 Episode 62

There’s a new book out that promotes the important role of African American fathers in their children’s lives. American Black Journal talks with one of the book’s authors, a native Detroiter, William Middlebrooks. Plus, there’s a unique program in Ypsilanti that is helping to bridge the digital divide by connecting teens with senior citizens - Behavior Workshop joins American Black Journal, 4162

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This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
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“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
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American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
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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”
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at The Henry Ford, cartoonist Keith Knight discusses his work
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