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American Black Journal

Exploring Racial Attitudes in Detroit

This live special explores topics such as white privilege, police & community relations, and the systemic issues that influence racial attitudes. Guests include Agustin Arbulu, Dr. Jay Marks, Kurt Metzger, Kimberly Papillon, and William Jones. This roadshow is part of ongoing coverage by the Detroit Journalism Cooperative called, "The Intersection."

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Detroit Police record a drop in violent crimes during 2023
27:46
Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.
Wayne State MLK tribute, United Way Racial Equity Fund
26:46
Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.
American Black Journal Season 52
26:46
American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.
Black church leaders shares their top priorities for 2024
26:46
Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.
Rose Morton, Tracing your roots, Robert Smalls graphic novel
26:46
Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.
Rev. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, Michigan’s population growth
23:55
Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.
Homeless during the holidays, Black realism at Cranbrook
24:59
Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.
Young Black Americans embrace spirituality over religion
24:59
There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.
The Israel-Hamas conflict and Interfaith relationships
26:46
The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.
Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi 100th, MEDF 30th
26:46
Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.
Ruth Carter exhibit at The Wright, Dance Theatre of Harlem
26:46
Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.
Blue Bird Inn, World Mental Health Day, Teens’ mental health
26:46
Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.
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