Host Stephen Henderson speaks with NPR investigative journalist Cheryl Thompson about her book, “Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen.”
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Detroit students voice their thoughts on learning experiences, AI, and the future of education | One Detroit
In this special episode on education, a group of students from Detroit high schools participate in a roundtable with Detroit PBS Vice President of Education Dr. Omar Hakim at The Skillman Foundation offices.
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Detroit trans advocate Julisa Abad shares her faith story | One Detroit
The “Faith in Detroit” project led by Christ Church Cranbrook features Detroit trans advocate Julisa Abad’s religious journey. Detroit PBS is one of several partners in the initiative, which shares stories of faith and resilience. Abad, a trans woman, sat down with “Faith in Detroit” Executive Director Fr. William Danaher to discuss how faith impacts her work in the LGBTQ+ community.
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‘Faith in Detroit’ features a young man’s journey of faith from nonbeliever to believer | American Black Journal
Faith in Detroit Executive Director Fr. William Danaher speaks with Paul Jones of the Church of the Messiah Detroit about his faith journey, which began when he was an at-risk teenager.
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The Black Church in Detroit series examines the future of leadership in the church, ‘Faith in Detroit’ | American Black Journal
A recent report in Axios Detroit points to a decline in seminary enrollment in Michigan and across the country. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Ecumenical Theological Seminary President Rev. Dr. Theodore Turman and Minister Mikiah Keener of Triumph Church to learn more.
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How COTS Detroit is helping at-risk families achieve stability and success | American Black Journal
The non-profit organization COTS Detroit, which provides emergency shelter and supportive housing, is marking the 10th anniversary of its “Passport to Self-Sufficiency” framework by releasing a publication titled, “COTS is Care.” The publication documents a decade of helping stabilize families who were experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless.
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Concert of Colors performer Xiao Dong Wei discusses her career, songwriting and upcoming show | One Detroit
Xiao Dong Wei is a Detroit-based composer, musician and master of the erhu — the Chinese two-stringed violin. She will be headlining the next show in the Concert of Colors Neighborhood Programs series at the Detroit Shipping Company on Sept. 26.
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A look at this year’s Detroit Black Film Festival | American Black Journal
The annual celebration of Black cinema is back for its seventh year. The Detroit Black Film Festival takes place at various locations in the city from September 23-27.
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Area Agency on Aging President & CEO Ronald Taylor for a wide-ranging conversation about physical, mental, social and financial well-being among older adults.
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‘Faith in Detroit’ project features Mustard Tree Co-op president and her faith story | American Black Journal
Another installment in the “Faith in Detroit” project led by Christ Church Cranbrook in partnership with Detroit PBS and others. Faith in Detroit Executive Director Fr. William Danaher speaks with Sheree Walton from Church of the Messiah.