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American Black Journal
BHM at The Wright, Sphinx Org 25th, Sphinx Competition 2023
Season 51
Episode 7
"American Black Journal" shares the events being held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for Black History Month. For the Sphinx Organization's 25th anniversary, the show explores how the organization has empowered minority classical string players and has diversified classical music. Plus, hear a performance from the Sphinx Competition 2023 senior division winner.
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26:46
The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.

25:00
The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.

25:01
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.