Dr. Reynolds is a minister at Fellowship Chapel and the principal of Detroit School of Arts. She reflects on how she navigated her membership in a Baptist church early in her life with her calling as a choreographer and dancer.
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Bookstock is back in metro Detroit for its 22nd year | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Bookstock Honorary Chairperson Neal Rubin from the Detroit Free Press, along with last year’s Bookstock essay contest winner, Skylar Chapman, and her teacher at Cooke STEM Academy Kristeen Holmes.
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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence | American Black Journal
We’ll hear from this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ Host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano’s workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice
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National Black Maternal Health Week addresses disparities that disproportionately impact Black mothers | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Leseliey Welch, co-founder & CEO of Birth Center Equity, and Cassy Jones-McBryde, founder of the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice.
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Creating a more prosperous Detroit region | American Black Journal
ABJ’s Henderson was the moderator for the conversation, which featured State Senator Sarah Anthony, Jeff Donofrio from Business Leaders for Michigan, Greg Handel of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Donald Taylor from University of Detroit Mercy.
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Nonprofit organization Life Remodeled focuses its work on revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods | American Black Journal
The President and CEO of Life Remodeled, Diallo Smith, talks with host Stephen Henderson about his non-profit’s work in Detroit neighborhoods.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines women in ministry | American Black Journal
The guests discuss the pressure and challenges that exist for women pastors and faith leaders.
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Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is back at the Detroit Opera House | American Black Journal
Disney’s “The Lion King,” the world’s number one musical, has returned to the Detroit Opera House for its sixth residency. It runs through April 5.
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Leader of the organization ‘Encourage Me I’m Young’ discusses programs designed to empower African American children | American Black Journal
“Encourage Me I’m Young (EMIY)” is a local nonprofit that focuses on empowering African American boys and restoring families.
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Discussing the outlook for small businesses with Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with integrated marketing consultant Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group and a Detroit PBS board member, to talk about how small business owners can plan for the rest of the year.