Uniting for Flint Kids / Russell Simmons on Flint / Gary Simmons Public Art Installation
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Hip hop mogul and philanthropist Russell Simmons talks about the devastating impact of the lead-contaminated water on Flint residents and what he's doing to continue to draw attention to the crisis. Episode 4502.
Read More10/9/16: National Museum of African American History / DPS Foundation
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We talk about America's newest cultural attraction, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Plus, the DPS Foundation honors champions of education, while raising money for students. Episode 4501.
Read More9/11/16: Hot Topics Roundtable / Dave Bing Future Leader Award Winner
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Our panel tackles some of the topics impacting the Black community: Donald Trump’s visit to a Black church in Detroit, NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest, and the firestorm created by actor/director Nate Parker’s rape case 17 years ago.
Read More8/28/16: 37th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
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The world's largest free jazz festival comes to downtown Detroit over the Labor Day weekend. We get the details on this year's world-class lineup of performers. Episode 4447.
Read More12/4/16: The Carr Center 25th Anniversary / Hope Starts Here: Detroit's Early Childhood Partnership
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A creative hub of African American cultural arts in the heart of Detroit celebrates a milestone anniversary and the appointment of jazz great Geri Allen as its artistic director. Plus, a citywide call to action to strengthen early childhood services in Detroit, led by two national foundations. Episode 4509.
Read More10/25/15: African-American 490 Challenge / Live6 Alliance
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A coalition of African-American women’s groups comes together to raise money to get more than 1,000 abandoned rape kits processed. We have details on this new campaign that’s bringing awareness to sexual assault. Plus, we have a special report on the Detroit neighborhood long known for its commercial corridor, and the new plans to revitalize the area. Episode 4404.
Read More3/13/16: MDOT Trailblazer / 1967 Detroit
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the trailblazing achievements of MDOT’s first African-American female Southwest Region Engineer. Plus, details on two major projects that are taking a look back at the 1967 Detroit rebellion and how far the City has come nearly 50 years later.
Read More4/17/16: HomeLIFT / Detroit Deltas "Jabberwock" / RE:Dream
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On the next American Black Journal, a local non-profit is working to increase home ownership in Detroit. Plus, the Detroit Deltas tap into local young talent. Episode 4428.
Read More5/1/16: Wayne County Commissioner Martha Scott / Bookstock
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Local Black history maker Martha Scott; details on metro Detroit's largest used book and media sale. Episode 4430.
Read More5/15/16: Ford Freedom Award / Work It Out
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The year's Ford Freedom Award honors the contributions of African-American men of courage; a Detroit program uses a different approach to prevent obesity in children. Episode 4432.
Read More5/29/16: Ed Welburn / Michigan Veterans Foundation
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We talk with one of the highest ranking African-Americans in the auto industry. Plus, the Michigan Veterans Foundation breaks ground on new facility. Ep 4434.
Read More11/15/15: A Conversation with Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones
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An in-depth conversation with Detroit’s new Fire Commissioner Eric Jones. We talk with him about what he sees as the most urgent needs for firefighters and emergency medical technicians, and get his thoughts on how to improve the Department. Episode 4407.
Read More11/29/15: WSU President / Warrendale Community
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We talk with the President of Wayne State University about the historic gift from the Ilitch Family and the new program that’s providing opportunities for low-income students. Plus, we conclude our series on Detroit neighborhoods with a look at the Warrendale Community. Episode 4409.
Read More9/27/15: My Brother’s Keeper in Detroit / Detroit Neighborhoods
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Detroit’s efforts to support boys and young men of color in the community takes another step forward. We talk about the action plan to connect young men to Detroit’s new economy. Plus, we’ll get the latest on the city of Detroit’s strategies to stabilize and improve neighborhoods. We also take a special look at the city’s historic Conant Gardens area. Episode 4343.
Read MoreA Day of Heart / Welcome to Osborn
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A new effort to prevent heart disease and stroke in the African-American community uses inspirational talks and music to raise awareness. Plus, an art project transforms the Osborn neighborhood.
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