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American Black Journal
The Black Church in Detroit: Women in ministry
Season 51
Episode 13
In recognition of Women’s History Month, American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series highlights two trailblazing African American women in ministry: Oak Grove AME Church Pastor Cindy Rudolph and the late Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg, a Detroit radio icon and founder of the Home of Love Church. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Rudolph and Jay Butler of WDET-101.9 FM.
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