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American Black Journal
Current Events Roundtable, Remembering Sidney Poitier
Season 50
Episode 3
A wide-ranging roundtable discussion around some of the biggest current events catching headlines in the new year. Public relations and political consultants Karen Dumas, Greg Bowens and Brandon Brice, and Kerry Leon Jackson debate about new redistricting maps, discuss the conviction and sentencing in the Amhaud Arbery case, and share their perspectives in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Episode 5003
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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.
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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.