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Best of 2018

Season 47 Episode 5
26:46
MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit

MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit

Season 47 Episode 8
26:46
Wright/The Bible is Black History

Wright/The Bible is Black History

Season 47 Episode 10
26:46
Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate

Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate

Season 47 Episode 12
26:46
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference

The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference

Season 47 Episode 13
26:46
Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover

Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover

Season 47 Episode 14
24:59
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American Black Journal

Black Bottom Historical Marker/Junior

Season 47 Episode 2

Community input is being sought on the placement and content for a Michigan Historical Marker in Detroit's former Black Bottom neighborhood. Plus, a Detroit-based filmmaker's short film about bullying, titled "Junior," has gone viral and earned an award for its young lead actor from Detroit. Episode 4702

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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.
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.
The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
26:45
Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.
‘The Central Park Five’ opera, The LEE Group’s Small Business Workshop
26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.
Easter season in the Black church, Jazz bassist Ron Carter
26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.
Best-selling author Kwame Alexander, Bookstock 2025
26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.
Eye Care For Detroit, Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.
Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.
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.
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
25:00
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DJ Minx and DJ Holographic
23:50
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene
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