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MLK Plot/Cass Scholars

MLK Plot/Cass Scholars

Season 46 Episode 20
26:36
Bookstock/Milestones

Bookstock/Milestones

Season 46 Episode 21
26:46
Black Attacks/Kidney Month

Black Attacks/Kidney Month

Season 46 Episode 22
26:47
ABJ 50th/Morningside

ABJ 50th/Morningside

Season 46 Episode 23
26:46
Flint/Small Business

Flint/Small Business

Season 46 Episode 24
26:46
10,000 Small Businesses/Storytellers

10,000 Small Businesses/Storytellers

Season 46 Episode 25
26:48
Ford Fund/Booster

Ford Fund/Booster

Season 46 Episode 26
26:46
Family Biz/Bus Tour

Family Biz/Bus Tour

Season 46 Episode 28
26:45
Detroiters/Velodrome

Detroiters/Velodrome

Season 46 Episode 29
26:45
Arise Detroit/Women’s Conference

Arise Detroit/Women’s Conference

Season 46 Episode 30
26:46
Launch Michigan/FARM

Launch Michigan/FARM

Season 46 Episode 31
26:46
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American Black Journal

Stanley Nelson

Season 46 Episode 19

“Tell Them we are Rising” is the newest documentary by filmmaker Stanley Nelson. The film takes a look at the importance of historically black colleges and universities in this nation’s culture. It aired earlier this year on PBS, and a screening took place at the Charles H. Wright museum of African American history. Marlowe Stoudamire sat down with Nelson to talk about the film. Episode 4619

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26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
26:46
The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.
Jemar Tisby’s ‘The Spirit of Justice,’ September is Black Reading Month
24:49
“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
A sneak peek at the 46th annual Detroit Jazz Festival
25:00
A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
Eye Care For Detroit, Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil
26:46
Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
Detroit mayoral candidates discuss their visions for small business in the city
26:46
Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.
Caregiving in the Black community: Highlights from American Black Journal’s virtual town hall
26:48
Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day
26:46
The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
Gospel music’s influence in America, Silence the Violence march honors gun violence victims
26:46
The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.
Inaugural GhostLight Gala, Black Artists Archive
26:46
The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.
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