As we head into the new year, American Black Journal revisits the thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.
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Rev. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, Growing Michigan’s prosperity with Global Detroit | American Black Journal
“American Black Journal” reflects on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams, and Global Detroit discusses driving population growth in Michigan.
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College prison programs, Dollar store blight, Robert Smalls graphic novel, Weekend events | One Detroit
New grants for Michigan’s prison education programs, dollar store blight in Detroit, some little-known Black history. Plus, upcoming weekend events.
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Helping the homeless during the holidays, Cranbrook Museum’s Black realism exhibit | American Black Journal
Two local nonprofits offers resources for helping the homeless during the holidays. Plus, Cranbrook Art Museum unveils an exhibit on Black life in Detroit.
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FAME program, Family Caregivers Month, Native American Heritage Month, Weekend events | One Detroit
A look at Washtenaw Community College’s FAME program. Conversations for Family Caregivers Month and Native American Heritage Month. Plus, weekend events.
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Shifting faith: Growing trend of young Black Americans are embracing spirituality over religion | Black Church in Detroit
A growing trend of young Black Americans are embracing spirituality over religion. Orlando Bailey talks with three ministers about evolving faith practices.
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EV training program, Riveside Park, Dominic Pangborn’s ‘Uncrated,’ One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
Blast Detroit’s EV training program. A clash over industry near Riverside Park. Artist Dominic Pangborn’s final exhibit. Plus, holiday events this weekend.
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National Family Caregivers Month, Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp | American Black Journal
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B discusses National Family Caregivers Month. Plus, details on the 10th annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp in Detroit.
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Renaming PTSD, George Shirley, Sanders Bumpy Cake, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
Michigan veterans make a push to rename PTSD, opera tenor George Shirley, the history and future of Sanders Bumpy Cake, and events around town this weekend.
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The Children’s Center CEO, Higher education access, Detroit EV Mobility Program | American Black Journal
The Children’s Center announces a new CEO. A conversation on access and equity in higher education. Plus, an EV Mobility training program in Detroit.