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American Black Journal
Vista Maria & Human Trafficking / Detroit City Chess Club
Season 42
Episode 21
Human trafficking is on the rise in Michigan, and many of the victims are underage girls. We’ll hear how local non-profit, Vista Maria, is helping to treat the young victims of this crime so they can enter adulthood successfully. Plus, the Detroit City Chess Club is not only developing champions, but it’s also building confidence and self-esteem in its young members. Episode 4221.
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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.

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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.

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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.

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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.

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The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.

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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.

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Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.

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Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.

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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.

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The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.

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DPS Community District/Black Reading Month

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The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the current state of civil rights 60 years later.