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American Black Journal
Detroit's Entertainment Roots
Season 42
Episode 14
Air Date: 2/2/14. Detroit Historical Museum to honor first black-owned TV station (http://on.fb.me/MFyG8k); The music, life, and legacy of Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer, Little Willie John (http://on.fb.me/1fEP3u2); Moments in Detroit's black history with Ken Coleman (http://bit.ly/1hYHZdb). Episode 4214.
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Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

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We’re looking at caregiving in the African American community.

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A big year for Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62 and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.

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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.

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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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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.

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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.