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American Black Journal
Detroit’s Black churches respond to gun violence
Season 52
Episode 31
In light of the recent shooting of 21 people at a block party on Detroit’s east side, American Black Journal’s "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the spiritual response to gun violence and how the church and community can work together to eradicate it. Plus, “American Black Journal” remembers Motown music legend Duke Fakir, who passed away recently at the age of 88.
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