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.
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is fighting food insecurity in the state | American Black Journal
American Black Journal gets details on how United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) is helping families put food on the table with its “Every Family Fed” emergency food fund.
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Celebrating MLK Day with presentations, plays, rallies and more
Here are some of the MLK Day events happening in and around Detroit.
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Cartoonist Keith Knight on using art and humor to spark a dialogue on social, racial and political issues | American Black Journal
American Black Journal shares a portion of award-winning cartoonist Keith Knight’s November appearance at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as part of “The Wright Conversations” series in partnership with PBS Books.
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How The Henry Ford is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. over the holiday weekend | American Black Journal
The Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday is Monday, January 19, and The Henry Ford in Dearborn is hosting a full weekend of programming to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and birthday.
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‘World-class attraction’ Belle Isle kicks off 2026 with digital makeover
The Belle Isle Conservancy’s new website includes a space to share island memories, a centralized calendar, and Spotify playlists for the island.
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Detroiters grapple with unknowns as lead, arsenic found at demo sites
The 59 contaminated lots whose addresses the city has revealed span across Detroit and involve demolitions conducted within the past two years.