Kick off Black History Month with a look at three music genres and their connection to the African American experience. “GOSPEL” producer/director Stacey Holman discusses the new PBS docuseries featuring Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Pioneering techno producer Carl Craig talks about techno’s African American roots in Detroit. Plus, a performance by 2024 Sphinx Competition Senior Division winner Nathan Amaral.
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NFL Draft in Detroit, Rob Edwards’ graphic novel, Trauma Camp, Weekend Events | One Detroit
Look ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. A new graphic novel from Rob Edwards. A Trauma Camp for returning citizens. Plus, upcoming events this weekend.
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Some young African Americans are moving away from the church toward individualized faith | Black Church in Detroit
Some young African Americans are moving away from the church. Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of the younger generations.
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State of the State, Jollibee opening, Detroit Youth Choir, Lions Superfans, Weekend events | One Detroit
Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State address, Jollibee opens in Michigan, a Detroit Youth Choir Disney+ docuseries, Lions superfans and upcoming events.
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Sickle cell disease treatment, Returning citizens’ Trauma Camp, DJ Drummer B | American Black Journal
The FDA approves new treatments for sickle cell disease. A trauma camp help returning citizens with re-entry. Plus, techno producer DJ Drummer B.
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Growing Michigan’s population: Conversations from the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference | One Detroit
Explore conversations from the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference about growing Michigan’s population and attracting new businesses to the state.
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Detroit Police Department Chief James White discusses drop in the city’s violent crimes in 2023 | American Black Journal
The city of Detroit saw a drop in violent crimes in 2023. Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the strategies that contributed to the decrease.
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Global Detroit, ‘Too Hot to Handel,’ One Detroit Weekend, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | One Detroit
Immigrants and Michigan’s population. Detroit Opera’s “Too Hot To Handel.” Revisiting two civil rights marches for MLK Day. Plus, upcoming weekend events.
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Wayne State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute, United Way Racial Equity Fund | American Black Journal
Wayne State hosts a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy. Plus, United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund recipients.
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2024 Detroit Policy Conference, Black Box coffee, Q Bakehouse, Black Leaders Detroit, Weekend events | One Detroit
Preview the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference. Hear from Southeast Michigan entrepreneurs. Plus, a conversation on Black-owned businesses.