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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 $6 million grant for Wayne State and conversations from Detroit Policy Conference 2023.
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MLK Day celebrations, the 60th anniversary of the Walk to Freedom, and the Jit Masters.
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A look at some of the stories and conversations from “American Black Journal” in 2022.
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Host Stephen Henderson talks with three local pastors about the Black Church in 2023.
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Comic author Saladin Ahmed, Soul Studio’s holiday market, and Artlab J’s winter gala.
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Covenant House Michigan’s 25th anniversary and Michigan Judge John A. Murphy retires.
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Stephen Henderson and Kym Worthy reflect on the Malice Green murder 30 years ago.
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Examining the Black church’s role providing relief, support and hope during the holidays.
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DEI workplace efforts, Ebiara Fund for minority developers
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Black women entrepreneurs, Birwood Wall, Detroit Bass Day, and Tyrone Winfrey’s passing.
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A law firm marks 50 years, the Detroit Doll show returns, and the Army faces shortages.
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“American Black Journal” and BridgeDetroit examine home repair needs in Detroit.