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Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre

Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre

Season 49 Episode 24
23:55
Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed

Davóne Tines/Ishmael Reed

Season 49 Episode 25
23:55
Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church

Season 49 Episode 26
26:46
Roundtable July 2021

Roundtable July 2021

Season 49 Episode 27
26:46
The Flood Impact

The Flood Impact

Season 49 Episode 29
26:48
Millennials & Church/Third New Hope

Millennials & Church/Third New Hope

Season 49 Episode 30
26:46
Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs

Primary Election/Jackets for Jobs

Season 49 Episode 31
26:46
Detroit Jazz Festival 2021

Detroit Jazz Festival 2021

Season 49 Episode 32
26:46
Childcare/Respite Care

Childcare/Respite Care

Season 49 Episode 33
23:55
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American Black Journal

The Role of Religion in African American Culture

Season 49 Episode 22

Defining the black church. Delving into the historical beginnings of the black church and the roles racism and spirituality played in its development. Plus, we’ll have a special report from the Charles H. Wright Museum tracing the history of religion in African American culture. Episode 4922

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