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"American Black Journal" is an historic television program that has been presenting issues and events from African-American perspectives since 1968. It is designed to be fast-paced with more segments and a mix of field and studio elements. The segments feature topics about the arts and culture and also cover community issues such as politics, race, and religion.

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Judge Lucile A. Watts / Charles H. Wright Museum

Judge Lucile A. Watts / Charles H. Wright Museum

Season 43 Episode 17

Judge Lucile A. Watts / Charles H. Wright Museum

History-making judge; special events at Charles H. Wright Museum. Ep 4317.

The Stallworth Legacy / WGPR-TV62

The Stallworth Legacy / WGPR-TV62

Season 43 Episode 16

The Stallworth Legacy / WGPR-TV62

Dr. Alma Stallworth and history-making WGPR-TV. Ep 4316.

First Black Miss USA / McDonald’s Black History Art Contest

First Black Miss USA / McDonald’s Black History Art Contest

Season 43 Episode 15

First Black Miss USA / McDonald’s Black History Art Contest

We talk with the first black Miss USA; Black History Month art contest. Ep 4315.

SphinxCON / Kiwanis Clubs Celebrate Centennial

SphinxCON / Kiwanis Clubs Celebrate Centennial

Season 43 Episode 14

SphinxCON / Kiwanis Clubs Celebrate Centennial

Diversity in classical music; Kiwanis Club celebrates history of service. Ep 4314.

National March for Justice / Heart Disease and Black Women

National March for Justice / Heart Disease and Black Women

Season 43 Episode 13

National March for Justice / Heart Disease and Black Women

Justice For All March in D.C., educating women about heart disease. Ep 4313.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation C.E.O. La June Montgomery Tabron

W.K. Kellogg Foundation C.E.O. La June Montgomery Tabron

Season 43 Episode 12

W.K. Kellogg Foundation C.E.O. La June Montgomery Tabron

A conversation with La June Montgomery Tabron, CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Ep 4312

American Black Journal: A Conversation with Kevyn Orr

American Black Journal: A Conversation with Kevyn Orr

Season 43 Episode 10

American Black Journal: A Conversation with Kevyn Orr

An in-depth conversation with Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr. Episode 4310.

Minority Business Access Fund / B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

Minority Business Access Fund / B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

Season 43 Episode 9

Minority Business Access Fund / B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

Money for minority-owned businesses; helping young girls with self-esteem issues. Ep 4309.

Emerging From Bankruptcy / UAW-Ford Initiatives

Emerging From Bankruptcy / UAW-Ford Initiatives

Season 43 Episode 8

Emerging From Bankruptcy / UAW-Ford Initiatives

What’s next for Detroit after bankruptcy? UAW-Ford honors employees. Ep. 4308.

A Conversation w/ Wayne County Executive-elect Warren Evan

A Conversation w/ Wayne County Executive-elect Warren Evan

Season 43 Episode 7

A Conversation w/ Wayne County Executive-elect Warren Evan

We talk with Wayne County Executive-elect Warren Evans. Episode 4307.

Ebola Epidemic / Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Ebola Epidemic / Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Season 43 Episode 6

Ebola Epidemic / Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Efforts to protect Michigan residents from the ebola virus; new President of DEGC. Ep 4306

Motown the Musical

Motown the Musical

Season 43 Episode 5

Motown the Musical

We talk with the director and cast members of Motown the Musical. Episode 4305.

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