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Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
Season 53
Episode 28
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Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
Season 53
Episode 29
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
Season 53
Episode 30
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Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
Season 53
Episode 34
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American Black Journal
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 27
American Black Journal’s "Black Church in Detroit" series looks at the influence Black women had in the church and community during the Great Migration of the 20th century. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Dr. Constance Simon of Fellowship Chapel and Rev. Paula Lee-Barnes from In His Presence Ministries about women’s role during the Great Migration and their leadership in the church today.
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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

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

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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.

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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician

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

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

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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.

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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.

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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.

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The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.

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The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.