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How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
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Episode 26
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
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Episode 27
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Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
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Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
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Episode 29
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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Episode 30
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Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
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Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
Season 53
Episode 25
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at the history, evolution and influence of African American religious music for Black Music Month. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Dr. Brandon Waddles. Plus, contributor Daijah Moss attends the 2025 Silence the Violence event and talks with participants who marched in honor of gun violence victims.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
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Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
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Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
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ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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A look at The Henry Ford’s MLK Day programming and Keith Knight's talk at the Charles H. Wright Muse
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American Black Journal is looking back at some of the guests and topics covered in 2025.
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American Black Journal talks with local pastors about their goals, hopes and plans for the new year.
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Remembering the legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, and a civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan
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Healthy eating with “Cooking With Que” and what the Charles H. Wright Museum has planned for Kwanzaa
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A look at the opera “Highway 1, USA” and what’s in store for audiences at this year’s DPT cabaret.