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American Black Journal
National Black Men in Leadership Summit, Brilliant Detroit
Season 51
Episode 31
Michigan Diversity Council Executive Director Darlene King-Turner previews the organization's annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit and this year’s theme, “The Legacy of Black Leadership and Excellence.” Plus, host Stephen Henderson delves into the importance of young children reading over the summer to help curb learning loss through Brilliant Detroit’s citywide summer literacy program.
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The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.

25:01
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

26:45
Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.

26:46
“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.

26:46
Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

26:46
A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.

26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.

26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.

26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.