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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
Season 53
Episode 14
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The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
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Episode 19
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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Episode 21
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
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American Black Journal
Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
Season 53
Episode 13
“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Satori Shakoor, who was a member of the Brides of Funkenstein, about the documentary “WE WANT THE FUNK!” and Detroit’s connection to funk music. Plus, Henderson sits down with Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd to discuss her new position, what it entails and what influences her poetry. She also reads her poem “Stage Black.”
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
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.
26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.
26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.
26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.
26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene