4/26/15: Advice for Entrepreneurs / Children’s Literacy & Healthy Eating
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Detroit is fast becoming a popular city for entrepreneurs to set up shop. With national small business week just around the corner, we’ll get some helpful advice on how entrepreneurs – especially minorities and women – can grow their businesses. Plus, we’ll tell you about a movement to improve literacy and healthy eating habits among Detroit’s children. Episode 4323.
Read More1/11/15: A Conversation with La June Montgomery Tabron
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Our guest is a woman who's making history as the first African-American CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Episode 4312.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2014: A Conversation with Kevyn Orr
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An in-depth conversation with Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr. Episode 4310.
Read More11/23/14: Minority Business Access Fund / “Hello My Name is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.”
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There’s a new pool of money available to help minority-owned businesses in Detroit and southeast Michigan stay afloat. We’ll talk with the creator of the $100 Minority Business Access Fund. Plus, there’s a new resource to help young girls and women of color who may be struggling with insecurities and self-esteem issues. We talk with the author of “Hello My Name is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.”
Read More11/16/14: Emerging from Bankruptcy / UAW-Ford Initiatives
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What’s ahead for Detroiters now that the city is emerging from a historic bankruptcy filing? UAW-Ford honors employees for giving back to the community. Episode 4308.
Read More11/2/14: Ebola Epidemic / Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
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A member of Deroit’s Liberian community talks about the devastating impact of the ebola epidemic on his home country and family. Also, the new president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation joins us to discuss his vision. Episode 4306.
Read More7/20/14: Childhood Development / The Success of White Construction
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A look at the state of childhood development in Michigan; the challenges and successes of a local entrepreneur; "On This Day Detroit" with Ken Coleman.
Read More1/12/14: Walt Douglas, The Activist Entrepreneur
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We talk with Detroit businessman, Walt Douglas, about his new book that chronicles his life as a community activist and award-winning auto dealer. Episode 4211.
Read More10/20/13: Affordable Care Act and ProsperUS Detroit
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This week on American Black Journal: The Affordable Care Act and ProsperUS Detroit. Episode 4204.
Read More10/13/13: Restructuring Detroit's Finances
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An in-depth discussion about Detroit's financial situation. Episode 4203.
Read More5/26/13: Walk to Freedom / Techno
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The NAACP and UAW prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Detroit's historical 1963 Walk to Freedom led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plus, what is the connection between techno music and Detroit? Episode 4160.
Read More5/12/13: Detroit History Book / NASP Awards
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Stephen discusses a new book that chronicles events in Detroit’s history. Plus, we’ll talk to the National Association of Securities Professionals about their scholarship program. Episode 4158.
Read More12/12/12: 2012 Year End Review
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Stephen Henderson reviews 2012 with guests. Episode 4143.
Read More8/5/12: Michigan Office of Urban & Metropolitan Initiatives
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Discussion on the relationship between Detroit and the state. Episode 4132.
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