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A Conversation with Kevyn Orr

Season 42 Episode 9
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A Conversation with Dave Bing

Season 42 Episode 10
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Walt Douglas: The Activist Entrepreneur

Walt Douglas: The Activist Entrepreneur

Season 42 Episode 11
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Detroit's Entertainment Roots

Detroit's Entertainment Roots

Season 42 Episode 14
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Mandela Memories / Sisters Code

Season 42 Episode 17
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GreatSchoolsDetroit.org / Belle Isle

GreatSchoolsDetroit.org / Belle Isle

Season 42 Episode 19
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Detroit's Talented Youth

Season 42 Episode 20
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American Black Journal

Tuskegee Airmen / Freedom House

Season 42 Episode 8

Today on American Black Journal, a special honor for the country’s first African-American Military Pilots. We’ll talk with two members of the Tuskegee Airmen about a top gun competition that’s making headlines 64 years later, Plus, a Detroit shelter is offering hope and freedom to refugees seeking legal asylum in the United States and Canada. Episode 4208.

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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.
Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
26:46
The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.
Jemar Tisby’s ‘The Spirit of Justice,’ September is Black Reading Month
24:49
“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
A sneak peek at the 46th annual Detroit Jazz Festival
25:00
A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
Eye Care For Detroit, Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
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.
Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
26:46
Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.
Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
26:48
Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
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.
How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
26:46
The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
26:46
The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.
Inaugural GhostLight Gala, Black Artists Archive
26:46
The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.
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