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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 22
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John Conyers III book ‘My Father’s House,’ Wright Museum Juneteenth celebration
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Episode 23
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Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
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Episode 25
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How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
Season 53
Episode 26
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 27
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Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
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Episode 28
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Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
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Episode 29
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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Episode 30
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
Season 53
Episode 21
Detroit's faith-based community is helping address the escalating mental health crisis among Black youth. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Bishop Mbiyu Chui of Shrine of the Black Madonna, Rev. Jonathan Betts Fields of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, and Karra Thomas of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) about efforts to support youth in Detroit.
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The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.

25:00
The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.

25:01
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

26:45
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.