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American Black Journal
Reading Works / Ford Freedom Awards and Wright Museum
Season 43
Episode 26
This time on American Black Journal, Stephen talks with Kristen-Barnes Holiday, Amy Amador and Barbara Willis about an organization called “Reading Works”, which, in conjunction with other organizations, is working to lessen adult illiteracy in Metro Detroit. He also talks with Juanita Moore about the Ford Freedom Awards celebrating past and present African American Entrepreneurs. Episode 4326.
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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.

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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician

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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.

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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.

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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.