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American Black Journal
Black church leaders shares their top priorities for 2024
Season 51
Episode 52
Heading into 2024, the "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the focus areas, issues and opportunities that lie ahead in the new year for leaders of Detroit's Black churches. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Detroit ministers about increasing outreach, encouraging voter participation, eradicating gun violence in the community, and the importance of working together to bring about change.
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.

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Black religious music’s influence and the 17th annual Silence the Violence march.

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“Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois” exhibit and DABO’s Community Empowerment Speaker Series.

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Black churches provide sanctuary and support for youth facing mental health challenges.

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CCH Pounder’s art exhibit at The Wright, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion.

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A decade after the Flint water crisis and a preview of the 2024 Small Business Workshop.

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Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project creates caregiving ministries in local Black churches.

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National Minority Health Month and the NFL Draft’s impact on tourism in Detroit.

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The Wolverine Bar’s Barristers’ Ball, attorney Ben Crump and jazz drummer Brian Blade.

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‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit,” film, “Regeneration” Black cinema exhibit.

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Wayne State University’s Black men’s health symposium and the 20th annual Bookstock.

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