Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson talks with Stephen about the many changes coming to the campus this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit PBS - American Black Journal
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American Black Journal: War on Racism / Arise! Detroit / Dell Pryor
New Detroit reveals a list of actions to stop racism. Plus, major changes for this year’s Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day. And, Detroit gallery owner Dell Pryor talks about her newest art exhibition.
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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: Dr. Nikolai Vitti / Satori Shakoor / Sphinx Org
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti talks about resuming classes in the fall, and he gives his personal viewpoint on the issues leading to the protests against racism. Plus, the important role of storytelling during the COVID-19 pandemic with Satori Shakoor. Finally, a performance from the Sphinx Organization Vocal Ensemble.
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American Black Journal: A Roundtable on Police Brutality and Systemic Racism
Stephen Henderson talks with Karen Dumas (Communications Strategist) Brandon Brice (“Straight Talk” host, 910 AM Superstation), Kerry Leon Jackson (The Urban Conservative) and Greg Bowens (PR & Political Strategist) for an in-depth discussion of the local, national and global protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
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American Black Journal: Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony / Small Business Workshop
Stephen spoke with the President of the Detroit NAACP, Rev. Wendell Anthony, to get his perspective on Floyd’s murder, the protests, and where we go from here. Then, this year’s “Small Business Workshop” is going virtual to help owners rebound. Stephen talked with the founder of the event, Mark Lee of the Lee Group, and David Girodat from presenting sponsor, Fifth Third Bank.
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American Black Journal: Disease, racism and the struggles of the African-American families to maintain their mental health
Stephen talks to Assistant Professor Riana Anderson of the University of Michigan School of Public Health about the escalating anxiety and depression in the African American community and what families can do.
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American Black Journal: Warren Evans / Mental health toll on African Americans
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans talks with Stephen about COVID-19, its impact on the county, and how it is disrupting the 2020 Census count. Plus, the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on African Americans, combined with a jump in violent racist acts across the country, are taking a huge mental health toll on people of color.
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American Black Journal: COVID-19 Racial Disparities
A coalition of city officials call for a federal investigation into COVID-19’s impact on people of color. Stephen interviews a member of this group, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield, about efforts to dig deeper into why a disproportionate number of African Americans are dying from COVID-19.
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American Black Journal: Pandemic impact on food industry / Music venues / Vincent Chandler Collective
Stephen Henderson speaks with Ma Haru Executive Chef Phil Jones about COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant industry and food supply system. Shahida Mausi, operator of The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, talks about how independent music venues and promoters across the country are banding together to survive the pandemic. And, a musical performance by The Vince Chandler Collective.