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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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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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The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.
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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.
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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.