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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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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.
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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
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The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.
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The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.
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The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.