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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
Season 53
Episode 21
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
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Episode 22
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John Conyers III book ‘My Father’s House,’ Wright Museum Juneteenth celebration
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Episode 23
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Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
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Episode 25
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How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
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Episode 26
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
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Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
Season 53
Episode 28
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Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
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Spirituality and Racial Healing, Foster Care in Michigan
Season 53
Episode 20
American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson explores the connection between spirituality and racial healing and how the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan is using it to break down barriers. He talks with Bishop Bonnie Perry and Rev. Sister Veronica Dunbar. Plus, he talks to Judson Center Chief Strategy Officer George Winn about the needs of foster children in Michigan for National Foster Care Month.
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The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.

26:46
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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