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American Black Journal
Ford Freedom/ African Liberation Day
Season 42
Episode 26
Two big events are coming up this week in Detroit to celebrate African American achievement and the African experience. We'll tell you about the extraordinary heroes receiving this year's Ford Freedom Award. Plus, we'll hear about the local activities planned for African Liberation Day. Episode 4226.
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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.

26:46
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.

24:59
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.

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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.

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The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.

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DPS Community District/Black Reading Month