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American Black Journal
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence / Tribute to Viola Liuzzo
Season 43
Episode 20
Stephen Henderson talks with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence about her role as a Senior Whip. He also talks with Jocelyn Benson, the Dean of Wayne State University Law School, and Dean Robb, a civil rights attorney and activist about the college’s tribute to Viola Liuzzo. Plus, Kim Trent looks back at African-American life in Detroit. Episode 4320.
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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.
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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.
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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.
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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.
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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.
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The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.
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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.
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Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.
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Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.
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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.
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The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.
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DPS Community District/Black Reading Month