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Roundtable July 2021

Roundtable July 2021

Season 49 Episode 27
26:46
The Flood Impact

The Flood Impact

Season 49 Episode 29
26:48
Millennials & Church/Third New Hope

Millennials & Church/Third New Hope

Season 49 Episode 30
26:46
Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs

Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs

Season 49 Episode 31
26:46
Detroit Jazz Festival 2021

Detroit Jazz Festival 2021

Season 49 Episode 32
26:46
Childcare/Respite Care

Childcare/Respite Care

Season 49 Episode 33
23:55
Church Denominations/Bishop Ellis

Church Denominations/Bishop Ellis

Season 49 Episode 35
23:55
Read in Color/Carpentry Camp

Read in Color/Carpentry Camp

Season 49 Episode 36
26:46
Detroit Boxing/The Downtown Boxing Gym

Detroit Boxing/The Downtown Boxing Gym

Season 49 Episode 37
26:46
Evictions/Facial Recognition

Evictions/Facial Recognition

Season 49 Episode 38
26:46
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American Black Journal

Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Season 49 Episode 26

We are dedicating the entire show to gospel music for our series on the black church in Detroit. Stephen talks with the pastor of New Bethel Baptist church, where Aretha Franklin sang in the choir. Plus, the founder of Detroit’s Hallelujah singers shares how gospel music changed his life. And, a look at the evolution of the gospel sound. Episode 4926

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Women in the Black Church
26:46
Women in the Black Church | Full Episode
Nikki Giovanni, Rosie White’s Black history impersonations
26:46
A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.
Detroit Neighborhood Vitality Index, Ruth E. Carter exhibit
23:55
Detroit’s Neighborhood Vitality Index and Ruth E. Carter’s exhibit at the Wright Museum.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent, DJ Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale
23:55
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program and Detroit DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.
Artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community
23:55
Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.
American Heart Month, Celebrating Black Arts, 2024 NFL Draft
26:46
Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.
Gospel music’s origins, evolution and history in Detroit
26:46
American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.
‘GOSPEL’ series, Carl Craig, 2024 Sphinx Competition winner
26:46
A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.
The Black church, the younger generation and the unchurched
26:46
Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.
New sickle cell disease treatment, Returning citizens Trauma
26:46
New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer
Detroit Police record a drop in violent crimes during 2023
27:46
Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.
Wayne State MLK tribute, United Way Racial Equity Fund
26:46
Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.
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