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American Black Journal
36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
Season 43
Episode 39
The largest free jazz festival turns 36 this year. Here to tell us more about the Festival are: Cornell Batie, Executive Vice President and COO; Chris Collins, Artistic Director; and Sharon Banks, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Plus, Ken Coleman remembers important moments in Detroit’s Black history. We also remember Louis Stokes, Ohio’s first black Congressman. Episode 4339.
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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.

26:46
Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.

26:46
American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.

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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.