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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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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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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
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Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
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Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
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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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Former Flint mayor Karen Weaver offers her thoughts on the charges against governor Rick Snyder in the Flint water crisis.
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Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence talks about the attack on the U.S. Capitol that left her fearing for her life.
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Advice on what small businesses can do now to survive the pandemic.
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Taking a look back at 2020 and some of the guests who joined "American Black Journal" in the year, including civil rights activist Al Sharpton, Detroit police chief James Craig, and actors Hill Harper and CCH Pounder.
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The mayor of Pontiac talks about the economic changes in her city and the cutting edge technology that’s keeping residents informed during the pandemic.
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Celebrating the holidays with a show all about jazz. Singer Joan Belgrave talks about Detroit’s jazz legacy and the music of her late husband, Marcus Belgrove.
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Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, talks to Stephen about COVID cases, the impending vaccines, and when we could see a sense of normalcy return to our lives.
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A look at what’s being done to include the voices of Michigan’s African American women on the nation’s political agenda.
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Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist talks about the state’s efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
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A record number of Americans cast their ballots in one of the most divisive presidential elections we have ever seen.
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A new exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum illustrates why African Americans should vote. Plus, a Detroit artist pulls together a collection of international posters with political themes.