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Hate Crimes/Hugs Not Bullets

Hate Crimes/Hugs Not Bullets

Season 46 Episode 6
24:56
WGPR-TV Museum/Health Fair

WGPR-TV Museum/Health Fair

Season 46 Episode 9
26:46
MLK at Wright/Hate Crimes

MLK at Wright/Hate Crimes

Season 46 Episode 10
26:46
Reformed/Barfield

Reformed/Barfield

Season 46 Episode 11
26:44
Evans History/Ad Women

Evans History/Ad Women

Season 46 Episode 13
26:46
Book Expo/Black Literacy Forum

Book Expo/Black Literacy Forum

Season 46 Episode 14
26:46
Black Panther/Kids Guide

Black Panther/Kids Guide

Season 46 Episode 15
26:46
Morehouse/St. Stephen

Morehouse/St. Stephen

Season 46 Episode 16
24:56
Wes Moore/Small Biz

Wes Moore/Small Biz

Season 46 Episode 17
26:46
Denise Nicholas/Civil Rights

Denise Nicholas/Civil Rights

Season 46 Episode 18
26:16
Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Season 46 Episode 19
26:48
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American Black Journal

Motor City Re-Store/Mend on the Move

Season 46 Episode 5

Dozens of Detroit businesses are getting a facelift, thanks to a new program called Motor City Re-store. Plus, a local organization is helping female survivors of abuse get a new lease on life. Episode 4605

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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.
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26:46
ABJ talks with ministers about why some young people are not involved in the Black church.
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26:46
How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
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26:46
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26:46
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26:46
American Black Journal talks with local pastors about their goals, hopes and plans for the new year.
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