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Robin Givhan / Youth Voice

Robin Givhan / Youth Voice

Season 41 Episode 54
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Julie Dash / Negro Leagues

Julie Dash / Negro Leagues

Season 41 Episode 56
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Detroit History Book / NASP Awards

Detroit History Book / NASP Awards

Season 41 Episode 58
26:45
Walk to Freedom 50th Anniversary

Walk to Freedom 50th Anniversary

Season 41 Episode 60
26:47
Walk to Freedom 50th/Arise Detroit

Walk to Freedom 50th/Arise Detroit

Season 41 Episode 61
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Healthy Eating / Black Male Health

Healthy Eating / Black Male Health

Season 41 Episode 63
26:46
Paradise Valley Music Festival

Paradise Valley Music Festival

Season 41 Episode 64
26:44
Emerging Leader Award/Skillman

Emerging Leader Award/Skillman

Season 41 Episode 65
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American Black Journal

Michigan Women’s Foundation/Boys 2 Books

Season 41 Episode 53

Today's show is about “empowerment.” The Michigan Women’s Foundation works to empower women and girls. We’ll hear about their annual awards for women who demonstrate achievement and courage. Plus, we’ll talk with a man who has made it his mission to encourage young black males to stay in school and become empowered through reading. American Black Journal - Episode 4153

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A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
26:46
A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop,” sitting down with Dr. Funkenstein, cello performance from Sphinx Competition
26:46
Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
26:46
A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
26:46
Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church
26:46
ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
26:46
How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at The Henry Ford, cartoonist Keith Knight discusses his work
26:46
A look at The Henry Ford’s MLK Day programming and Keith Knight's talk at the Charles H. Wright Muse
American Black Journal Season 54
26:46
American Black Journal is looking back at some of the guests and topics covered in 2025.
Black Church in Detroit series looks ahead to 2026
26:46
American Black Journal talks with local pastors about their goals, hopes and plans for the new year.
How Dr. Ossian Sweet defied segregation 100 years ago, the Jackson Home is coming to The Henry Ford
26:46
Remembering the legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, and a civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan
Cooking with Que over the holidays, Kwanzaa at the Charles H. Wright Museum
26:46
Healthy eating with “Cooking With Que” and what the Charles H. Wright Museum has planned for Kwanzaa
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