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American Black Journal
The District Detroit / WGPR-TV Historical Exhibit
Season 44
Episode 16
We talk with the head of a minority firm selected to support the Ilitches’ new District Detroit project to ensure Detroit-based and minority businesses receive ongoing opportunities surrounding the project. Plus, native Detroiter and entertainment host Shaun Robinson comes home to help launch a museum exhibit about the first black-owned TV station in the country – Detroit’s WGPR-TV. Episode 4416.
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Our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of the Black church in helping to reduce gun
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Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur discusses his documentary and a historic landmark opens at The Henry Ford.
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Mary Sheffield discusses her family’s legacy and more, and Desiree Cooper discusses her new book.
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Celebrating Juneteenth and GRAMMY-winning musician Cory Henry shares his story of faith.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
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The mental health struggles of young African Americans and the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
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Ahead of the Movement Festival, we’re featuring conversations about Detroit’s techno scene.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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A Detroit workshop helps small businesses, and we’ll hear the personal stories of caregivers.
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How churches are tackling the affordable housing shortage and our first "Faith in Detroit" story.
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A preview of Bookstock and sitting down with this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence.
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Eliminating health disparities that put Black mothers at risk and a look at a caregiving event.