For Black History Month, our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines Black history in the biblical context.
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A new initiative led by Christ Church Cranbrook will lift up stories of faith across our region | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the Rev. Dr. William Danaher, rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, and the Rev. Dr. Theodore Turman, president of the Ecumenical Theological Seminary, to talk about the launch of a new four-year initiative titled, “Faith in Detroit.” The three met at Christ Church Cranbrook in
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How one community rallied to save their hometown movie house | One Detroit
On the last day of January, Huron Valley Film Organization board member Julie Hill-Lin contacted One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota with the news: they found the funding and they’re staying open.
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Rea Tajiri on telling her story in caregiving film ‘Wisdom Gone Wild,’ a look at expert caregiving panel | One Detroit
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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‘We can’t wait for the city to just save us’: Southwest Detroit’s catastrophic water main break 1 year later
A year later, residents and local organizers say the totality of the incident – from financial losses to health concerns – prolonged the recovery process.
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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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City Council intercedes in Leland House access battle for residents
The council voted unanimously to direct the Law Department to initiate a nuisance abatement lawsuit for the Leland House property.
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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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A Southwest Detroit commercial district earns national honor
Business owners along Bagley and West Vernor hope National Register of Historic Places salute equals growth.