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How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
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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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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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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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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.
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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.
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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.
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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.
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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.
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The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.
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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.
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Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.
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Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.
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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.
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The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.
