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‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
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The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
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Episode 9
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
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Episode 11
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
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Episode 12
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Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
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Episode 13
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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
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‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance
Season 53
Episode 5
“American Black Journal” gets details on two theater productions arriving in Detroit that focus on the lives of African Americans: "Ruby - The Musical" and "Confederates." Host Stephen Henderson talks with the directors bringing these Black stories to the stage. Plus, watch a classical string performance from the Sphinx Competition's Senior Division first prize winner.
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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.

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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.

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New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer

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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.

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Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.

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American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.

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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.

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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.

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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.

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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.

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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.

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The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.