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Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed

Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed

Season 49 Episode 25
23:55
Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Season 49 Episode 26
26:46
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
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American Black Journal

Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre

Season 49 Episode 24

A multi-city celebration of Juneteenth. The details on how Detroit is commemorating the holiday that marked the end of slavery in the U.S. Plus, Stephen talks with the reporter and producer whose stories are the focus of a PBS documentary on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Episode 4924

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National Black Maternal Health Week, "Detroit PBS & The Caring Community"
26:46
Eliminating health disparities that put Black mothers at risk and a look at a caregiving event.
Sitting down with Life Remodeled president, a look at Detroit Policy Conference panel on education
26:46
Nonprofit works to improve Detroit neighborhoods and a talk on the state of education in Michigan.
Black Church in Detroit series examines women in ministry
26:46
A look at an initiative that supports women preachers and church leaders.
Tyree Guyton of The Heidelberg Project, Detroit’s Black and Jewish Communities
26:46
This year’s Kresge Eminent Artist, the relationship between Black and Jewish communities in Detroit.
“The Lion King” returns to Detroit Opera House, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy
26:46
“The Lion King” is back and a look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s appearance on ABJ in 2015.
Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth
25:00
American Black Journal sits down with “Encourage Me I’m Young” and The Skillman Foundation.
Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley
25:00
A look at small businesses, tech firm expanding to Detroit and Negro Leagues veteran Ron Teasley.
Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
26:46
A look at the African presence in the Bible and a new project encourages stories about faith.
Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop,” sitting down with Dr. Funkenstein, cello performance from Sphinx Competition
26:46
Conversations with Brian Taylor, Dr. Funkenstein and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
26:46
A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
26:46
Gerald McBride’s role in shaping Black radio in Detroit and a preview of a new PBS documentary.
Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church
26:46
ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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