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The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
Season 53
Episode 19
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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Episode 21
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
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Episode 22
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John Conyers III book ‘My Father’s House,’ Wright Museum Juneteenth celebration
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Episode 23
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Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
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Episode 25
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How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
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Episode 26
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
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Episode 27
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Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
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Episode 28
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American Black Journal
Best-selling author Kwame Alexander, Bookstock 2025
Season 53
Episode 16
“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson sits down with New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander for a wide-ranging discussion about his literary works, career and passion for reading and writing. Plus, Henderson gets the details on this year’s Bookstock, metro Detroit’s largest used book and media sale. He talks with three people connected to the event.
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Nonprofit works to improve Detroit neighborhoods and a talk on the state of education in Michigan.
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A look at an initiative that supports women preachers and church leaders.
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This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
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“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
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American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
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A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
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Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
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Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
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ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.