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American Black Journal
How Detroit's affordable housing crisis impacts homelessness
Season 51
Episode 29
“American Black Journal” takes a critical examination of Detroit's affordable housing shortage and its impact on homelessness in the city. Tonya Hogan shares firsthand how she became homeless after losing her husband to COVID-19 and the challenges of finding affordable housing. Plus, Stephen Henderson leads a roundtable on affordable housing, homelessness and the city’s available resources.
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Celebrating The Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary and Teen HYPE’s play “Two Detroits.”

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A documentary on former NAACP leader Walter White and a discussion about the NAACP’s legacy.

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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

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A panel discussion on the Great Migration and the 9th annual African American Family Book Expo.

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“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.

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A look at how Black churches helped Southerners who came North during the Great Migration.

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The National Day of Racial Healing and the 2025 outlook for small businesses in Michigan.

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MLK Day at The Wright Museum, National Day of Racial Healing and a James Baldwin exhibit.

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2024 Year in Review: Current events, arts & culture and “The Black Church in Detroit.”

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“The Black Church in Detroit” series looks at the challenges and opportunities of 2025

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A special report on the restoration of Malcolm X’s former home in Inkster, Michigan.

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Detroit Public Theatre’s 2024 Holiday Cabaret and Kwanzaa 2024 at The Wright Museum.