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American Black Journal
COVID-19 Racial Disparities / New Song Inspired by Pandemic
Season 48
Episode 22
City leaders across the nation call for a federal investigation into the racial disparities that have led to a disproportionate number of African Americans and other minorities being impacted by COVID-19. Stephen talks with a member of the group, Detroit City Council President Pro Tempore Mary Sheffield. Plus, singer-songwriter Mark Scott of The Miracles talks about the new song he wrote/produced.
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A big year for Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62 and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.
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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.