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Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre

Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre

Season 49 Episode 24
23:55
Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed

Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed

Season 49 Episode 25
23:55
Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Season 49 Episode 26
26:46
Roundtable July 2021

Roundtable July 2021

Season 49 Episode 27
26:46
The Flood Impact

The Flood Impact

Season 49 Episode 29
26:48
Millennials & Church/Third New Hope

Millennials & Church/Third New Hope

Season 49 Episode 30
26:46
Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs

Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs

Season 49 Episode 31
26:46
Detroit Jazz Festival 2021

Detroit Jazz Festival 2021

Season 49 Episode 32
26:46
Childcare/Respite Care

Childcare/Respite Care

Season 49 Episode 33
23:55
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American Black Journal

Chief Craig

Season 49 Episode 21

Chief James Craig talks to Stephen about heading up the Detroit Police Department for the past eight years and why he decided to retire now. Plus, a talk about the impact of George Floyd’s murder on policing one year later. Episode 4912

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26:46
“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth
25:00
American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley
25:00
A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
26:46
A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop,” sitting down with Dr. Funkenstein, cello performance from Sphinx Competition
26:46
Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
26:46
A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
26:46
Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church
26:46
ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
26:46
How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
Celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at The Henry Ford, cartoonist Keith Knight discusses his work
26:46
A look at The Henry Ford’s MLK Day programming and Keith Knight's talk at the Charles H. Wright Muse
American Black Journal Season 54
26:46
American Black Journal is looking back at some of the guests and topics covered in 2025.
Black Church in Detroit series looks ahead to 2026
26:46
American Black Journal talks with local pastors about their goals, hopes and plans for the new year.
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