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American Black Journal
Black businesswomen, Birwood Wall, Bass Day, Tyrone Winfrey
Season 50
Episode 46
Host Stephen Henderson talks with two Black women entrepreneurs about the unique challenges they face. Detroit’s Birwood Wall receives a Michigan Historical Marker designation. Bass players gather on Detroit Bass Day to pay tribute to The Temptations and talk about fatherhood. Plus, “American Black Journal” remembers Tyrone Winfrey, the late Detroit education advocate who passed away at age 63.
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

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Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.

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“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.

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Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

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A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.

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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.

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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.

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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.

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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.