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American Black Journal
Recounting the Capitol Insurrection and 2021's Best Stories
Season 50
Episode 1
A sit down with 14th District Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence to recount how it felt to be inside the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection nearly one year later. Plus, a reflective view on 2021; all the great guests, stories and more. Bringing back conversations around the COVID-19 vaccinations, George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, Black’s women’s leadership in the church and more.
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Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

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We’re looking at caregiving in the African American community.

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A big year for Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62 and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.

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

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

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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.

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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician

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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.

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

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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.