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Black Bottom Historical Marker/Junior

Black Bottom Historical Marker/Junior

Season 47 Episode 2
25:51
Best of 2018

Best of 2018

Season 47 Episode 5
26:46
MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit

MLK Day/Brilliant Detroit

Season 47 Episode 8
26:46
Wright/The Bible is Black History

Wright/The Bible is Black History

Season 47 Episode 10
26:46
Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate

Wendy Hilliard/Kill the Hate

Season 47 Episode 12
26:46
The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference

The 2019 Detroit Policy Conference

Season 47 Episode 13
26:46
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Motor City Match/Mario Moore

Season 47 Episode 1

Detroit's small business funding initiative, "Motor City Match," announces its latest round of winners who will share in a $500,000 cash award. Stephen talks with one of the latest awardees, a previous winner whose business is up and running. Plus, a Detroit artist uses his experiences as a Black man to create a thought-provoking exhibition using a unique art technique. Episode 4701

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The Detroit Black Film Festival returns, how Lisa Whitmore Davis’ health journey is helping other Black women
26:46
A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.
Marion Hayden, ‘All Black Vinyl’ series, Remembering Al Allen
26:46
2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.
Spirituality and Racial Healing, Foster Care in Michigan
26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
26:46
The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.
Jemar Tisby’s ‘The Spirit of Justice,’ September is Black Reading Month
24:49
“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
A sneak peek at the 46th annual Detroit Jazz Festival
25:00
A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
Eye Care For Detroit, Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
26:46
Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.
Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
26:48
Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
26:46
The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
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