Skip to main content

Up Next

NAACP/Reverend Charles Adams

NAACP/Reverend Charles Adams

Season 47 Episode 20
26:46
Charles Bibbs/Focus Hope

Charles Bibbs/Focus Hope

Season 47 Episode 22
26:46
The James H. Cole Home/Summer Spark

The James H. Cole Home/Summer Spark

Season 47 Episode 24
26:46
Barbershop/NABWIC

Barbershop/NABWIC

Season 47 Episode 25
26:44
Donna Brazile

Donna Brazile

Season 47 Episode 27
23:33
Negro Leagues/DPS Foundation

Negro Leagues/DPS Foundation

Season 47 Episode 29
26:46
NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning

NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning

Season 47 Episode 30
26:46
Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit

Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit

Season 47 Episode 33
26:46
Back to Show
American Black Journal

Every School Day Counts / Clifford Worthy

Season 47 Episode 19

The Every School Day Counts Detroit campaign is part of a national initiative to combat chronic student absences, which tend to peak after spring break. Plus, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and her father Clifford talk with Stephen Henderson about Clifford's new autobiography detailing the segregation and other struggles he experienced at West Point and in the Army.

Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
Season
Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
Spirituality and Racial Healing, Foster Care in Michigan
26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
26:45
Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.
‘The Central Park Five’ opera, The LEE Group’s Small Business Workshop
26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.
Easter season in the Black church, Jazz bassist Ron Carter
26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.
Best-selling author Kwame Alexander, Bookstock 2025
26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.
Eye Care For Detroit, Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.
Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
25:00
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DJ Minx and DJ Holographic
23:50
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene
Active loading indicator