Taking a look back at 2020 and some of the guests who joined us in the year, including civil rights activist Al Sharpton, Detroit police chief James Craig,, and actors Hill Harper and CCH Pounder.
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: PontiaConnect / Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion / Detroit Youth Choir
Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman talks with Stephen about a new app named “PontiaConnect,” which is keeping residents engaged and informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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American Black Journal: Joan Belgrave / Detroit Jazz City
We’re celebrating the holidays with jazz. Vocalist Joan Belgrave talks with Stephen about an international music showcase she produced earlier this year in New York, prior to the pandemic.
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American Black Journal: COVID-19 Vaccines / Dave Bing
Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, talks candidly with Stephen about the spread of COVID-19 in the state, the restrictions placed on businesses to reduce the risks, the importance of the impending vaccines, and when life could possibly return to normal. Plus, Stephen talks with NBA legend and former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing about his new autobiography, “Attacking the Rim,” which chronicles his multifaceted careers as a pro basketball player, business owner, big city mayor, and mentor to African American youth.
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American Black Journal: AARP Michigan / Highways and Racism / Alex Way
The head of AARP Michigan, Paula Cunningham, talks with Stephen about the creation of a 4-year health and wealth policy agenda focusing on African American women ages 50 and older. The objective is to get federal and local elected officials to listen to Black women’s voices and issues here in Michigan. Plus, One Detroit Associate Producer Will Glover reports on the connection between race and the construction of highways in Detroit and across the country. And, we’ll check in with Detroit violinist and singer Alex Way, a 2018 Kresge Artist Fellow who has performed with internationally acclaimed musicians.
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Henderson: Assault on Black Votes in Wayne County Reminiscent of Jim Crow
The following is an essay by Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers’ initial refusal to certify election results.
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American Black Journal: 2020 Election Roundtable
We convene our special roundtable guests for a frank conversation about the upcoming election. The group of political and communications specialists and radio personalities talk about the Presidential campaigns, getting out the African American vote, and the high-profile U.S. Senate race in Michigan between Gary Peters and John James.
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American Black Journal: Detroit Police Chief James Craig
Stephen Henderson goes one-on-one with Detroit Police Chief James Craig for a candid conversation about policing in Detroit.
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American Black Journal: Black Lives Matter: Police-Community Relationships
On the next American Black Journal, we’re continuing our special series, “Do Black Lives Matter in America?,” produced in partnership with the community-based news organization, BridgeDetroit.