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American Black Journal
Wayne State / Disability Network / Plowshares Theatre
Season 48
Episode 30
On this episode of American Black Journal: the President of Wayne State University talks about plans for the fall semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, help for the disabled during the public health crisis. And, a theatre production about Detroit’s black bottom neighborhood.
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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.

26:46
Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.

23:55
Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.

24:59
Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.

24:59
There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.

26:46
The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.

26:46
Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.

26:46
Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.

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Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.

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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.

26:46
The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.

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DPS Community District/Black Reading Month