It’s back-to-school time, and our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of the faith-based community in supporting and advocating for students and families in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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Detroit students discuss their school experience | American Black Journal
The young people talk about their learning experiences, student issues, changes they would like to see in schools, and the future of education.
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Author Desiree Cooper on her new book, ‘Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors’ | One Detroit
Host Stephen Henderson catches up with award-winning author and journalist Desiree Cooper to talk about her new book titled, “Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors.” The book explores the experiences of Black Detroiters navigating summer fun in the city’s public spaces.
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A preview of the 47th annual Detroit Jazz Festival | American Black Journal
The 47th annual Detroit Jazz Festival takes center stage at downtown Detroit’s Hart Plaza over the Labor Day weekend.
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How Venture 313 is investing in Black tech entrepreneurs in Detroit | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Belvin Liles, a Venture 313 managing partner and principal of ID Ventures, and Karissma Yve, founder & CEO of Gildform.
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‘Sweet Potato Sensations’ owner Cassandra Thomas discusses faith and her professional journey | American Black Journal
We have another installment from the “Faith in Detroit” initiative led by Christ Church Cranbrook.
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How Venture 313 is investing in Black tech entrepreneurs in Detroit | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Belvin Liles, a Venture 313 managing partner and principal of ID Ventures, and Karissma Yve, founder & CEO of Gildform.
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Michigan’s Chaldean history, Jane Shallal shares her family’s story | One Detroit
In this segment, One Detroit shares stories of Chaldeans who made the area home.
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Detroit NAACP President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony shares his faith journey as part of ‘Faith in Detroit’ initiative | American Black Journal
The project’s executive director, Fr. William Danaher, talks with the Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, senior pastor at Fellowship Chapel and president of the Detroit Branch NAACP, about his faith journey and how his church was established.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines voting and the church | American Black Journal
ABJ host Stephen Henderson sits down with Bishop Edgar Vann, senior pastor and CEO of Second Ebenezer Church, and seminarian Ashley Lewis, who is a member of Fellowship Chapel and the Community Action Program Coordinator for UAW Region 1. They discuss the strategies and messages the Black church can use to help get out the vote.