On this week’s episode of American Black Journal, Host Stephen Henderson heeds experts advice on how to take care of your mental health during the holidays.

Stephen Henderson
Stephen Henderson is the Founding Editor of BridgeDetroit, and a former writer and editor for the Detroit Free Press, Baltimore Sun and Chicago Tribune. Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, Henderson is a Detroit resident and native.
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American Black Journal: Men of Change / ‘TRIPTYCH: Stronger Together / Remembering Barbara-Rose Collins
A new museum exhibit and Detroit barbershop contest aimed at changing the narrative about black men. Plus, we’ll take you to a powerful new art show at a Detroit gallery. And we’ll remember African American trailblazer Barbara-Rose Collins.
American Black Journal: Election Results / Low Voter Turnout
On the next American Black Journal, our roundtable weighs in on the results of the major races and proposals on the ballot in Detroit’s general election.
American Black Journal: Gun Violence in Detroit
Stephen has a candid conversation with Detroit Police Chief James White about the possible reasons for the spike in shootings, the impact of the pandemic on human behavior, and how the police department and the community can work together to reduce the violence.
American Black Journal: Leadership Succession in the Black Church
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll continue our yearlong series on The Black Church in Detroit with a look at Pastoral Succession in the Black Church.
American Black Journal: Voting Rights/ Shirley Woodson Exhibit
On the next American Black Journal, a controversial petition drive that could change voter rules in Michigan is drawing major concern from organizations like the Detroit Branch NAACP and the Michigan Democratic Party.
American Black Journal: COVID’s Impact on Black Church Congregations
The series on “The Black Church in Detroit” examines the impact of covid-19 on ministers and their congregations. We’ll hear the stories of loss and grief caused by the pandemic and talk about vaccine hesitancy in the African American community. Plus, a look at the Black church’s role in alleviating this public health crisis.
American Black Journal: Rental Assistance / Facial Recognition Controversy / Satori Shakoor
On the next American Black Journal: Now that a federal moratorium on evictions has ended, we’ll look at how the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program can provide financial help for tenants who have fallen behind on their rent payments during the pandemic.
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