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American Black Journal
The Stallworth Legacy / WGPR-TV62
Season 43
Episode 16
Dr. Alma Stallworth, the first and only black woman to serve as chair of the powerful Public Utilities Committee, joins us to discuss her new memoir. On September 29, 1075, WGPR-TV began broadcasting from a building on East Jefferson, becoming the first black-owned television station in the country. Plus, On This Day Detroit spotlights more important moments in Detroit’s black history. Episode 43
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

26:45
Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.

26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.

26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.

26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.

26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.

26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.

25:00
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.