As part of Detroit PBS’ yearlong caregiving initiative, the station, in partnership with the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, the Asian American Journalists Association – Michigan Chapter, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation recently hosted an evening of film, conversation and community. The event was a co-presentation with POV, which showcases independent films on PBS.
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Actor Brian Taylor on his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s ‘The Mountaintop’
Actor and Detroit-area native Brian Taylor joins host Stephen Henderson to talk about his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the production of “The Mountaintop” currently playing at Detroit Public Theatre through March 8.
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Funk legend George Clinton and Grammy Award-winning producer Maurice ‘Piranhahead’ Herd reflect on recording music at Detroit’s United Sound Studios | American Black Journal
United Sound Systems Recording Studios of Detroit opened its doors to many artists including Charlie Parker, The Miracles, Bob Seger, and Eminem.
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Funk legend George Clinton and Grammy Award-winning producer Maurice ‘Pirahnahead’ Herd reflect on recording music at Detroit’s United Sound Studios | American Black Journal
Clinton, founder of Parliament-Funkadelic, and Grammy Award-winning producer Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd sat down at the Detroit Opera House with American Black Journal contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ to talk about their time at the iconic United Sound Studios.
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2026 Detroit Policy Conference explores a new leadership era in the region | One Detroit
This year’s Detroit Policy Conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber took place at a new venue, The Department at Hudson’s in downtown Detroit.
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New documentary from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS
American Black Journal previews the new PBS documentary series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. called “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History.”
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Radio personality Gerald McBride releases memoir chronicling how faith and resilience guided his professional journey | American Black Journal
American Black Journal is kicking off Black History Month by talking with veteran Detroit broadcaster and filmmaker Gerald McBride whose career in Black radio has spanned more than four decades.
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Wisdom Gone Wild Screening and Panel Discussion | Detroit PBS
As part of Detroit PBS’ yearlong caregiving initiative, the station, in partnership with the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, the Asian American Journalists Association – Michigan Chapter, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation invites you to an evening of film, conversation and community.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down for a frank conversation with Pastor Ovella Davis of Always in Jesus’ Presence Ministries, Rev. Jonathan Betts Fields from Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, and Bishop Herman Starks of Christ Truth International Ministries of Deliverance.
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Jeff Daniels directs Detroit car culture comedy “The Classic King” at The Purple Rose Theatre | One Detroit
One Detroit’s Chris Jordan sat down with playwright Richard Johnson and actors Ryan Carlson and Rico Bruce Wade to discuss the play and the collaborative workshopping process at The Purple Rose Theatre Company.