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"The House I Live In" / Detroit Land Bank

Season 41 Episode 38
26:48
2012 Year End Review

2012 Year End Review

Season 41 Episode 43
26:47
Detroit Public Schools

Detroit Public Schools

Season 41 Episode 44
26:47
Detroit Works Project

Detroit Works Project

Season 41 Episode 45
26:45
Auto Diversity/Digital Divide

Auto Diversity/Digital Divide

Season 41 Episode 46
26:51
Behind the Crime Statistics

Behind the Crime Statistics

Season 41 Episode 47
26:46
Rare Photo Exhibit/Sphinx Organization

Rare Photo Exhibit/Sphinx Organization

Season 41 Episode 48
26:45
Delta Centennial/Rosa Parks

Delta Centennial/Rosa Parks

Season 41 Episode 49
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Soul Food Special

Soul Food Special

Season 41 Episode 50
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American Black Journal

TechTown and Recycling

Season 41 Episode 35

Among some of the debates and negative talk about Detroit going on, there have been a lot of positive things happening in the city recently that may have fallen a bit under the radar. One of those is the recent partnership of the TechTown business incubator with the Brightmoor alliance. American Black Journal - Episode 4135

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American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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