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American Black Journal
Entrepreneur John W. Barfield / Mental Health Campaign
Season 44
Episode 1
This week, host Stephen Henderson talks with Michigan entrepreneur John W. Barfield on his life and how he started his own businesses. We also get a first look at a documentary about Mr. Bayfield’s life. Plus, we discuss the campaign that focuses on lessening the stigma associated with mental health. And Ken Coleman remembers important moments in Detroit’s black history. Episode 4401.
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We commemorate Veterans Day and preview the upcoming PBS docuseries “The American Revolution.”
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Remembering the legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, and a civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan
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The connection between faith and politics and how Black churches are helping to get out the vote.
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The economic climate's effect on entrepreneurs and a conversation with PolicyLink CEO Michael McAfee
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Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Homelessness Awareness Month.
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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.