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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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A look at how to address the barriers to health and well-being faced by aging African Americans.
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How the faith-based community is helping students and a discussion on the future of education.
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A preview of this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival and a performance by artist-in-residence Joe Lovano.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a project encourages stories about faith.
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How Venture 313 is helping Black tech founders and a story from "Faith in Detroit.”
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How the church is getting out the vote for this year’s elections and a story from "Faith in Detroit
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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
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A look at a nonprofit helping Michigan families and the career of television journalist Tony Brown.
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McGregor Fund president discusses her decision to step down and a look at the history of WCHB radio.
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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.