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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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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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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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Meet Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO Adrian Lewis and a conversation on reparations.
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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, African World Festival and jazz artist Sky Covington.
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.
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Black religious music’s influence and the 17th annual Silence the Violence march.
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“Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois” exhibit and DABO’s Community Empowerment Speaker Series.
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Black churches provide sanctuary and support for youth facing mental health challenges.
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CCH Pounder’s art exhibit at The Wright, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion.
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A decade after the Flint water crisis and a preview of the 2024 Small Business Workshop.
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Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project creates caregiving ministries in local Black churches.
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National Minority Health Month and the NFL Draft’s impact on tourism in Detroit.
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The Wolverine Bar’s Barristers’ Ball, attorney Ben Crump and jazz drummer Brian Blade.
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‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit,” film, “Regeneration” Black cinema exhibit.