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Robin Givhan / Youth Voice

Robin Givhan / Youth Voice

Season 41 Episode 54
26:46
Julie Dash / Negro Leagues

Julie Dash / Negro Leagues

Season 41 Episode 56
26:47
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
26:46
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
26:46
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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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John Conyers III book ‘My Father’s House,’ Wright Museum Juneteenth celebration
25:00
The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
25:01
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
Spirituality and Racial Healing, Foster Care in Michigan
26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
26:45
Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.
‘The Central Park Five’ opera, The LEE Group’s Small Business Workshop
26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.
Easter season in the Black church, Jazz bassist Ron Carter
26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.
Best-selling author Kwame Alexander, Bookstock 2025
26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.
Eye Care For Detroit, Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.
Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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