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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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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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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New documentary from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS
American Black Journal previews the new PBS documentary series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. called “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History.”
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Radio personality Gerald McBride releases memoir chronicling how faith and resilience guided his professional journey | American Black Journal
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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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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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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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.