A simple cinder block wall, built 80 years ago in Detroit. It’s been called the Wailing Wall, the Eight Mile Wall and the Birwood Wall because it went up along Birwood Street–a lasting symbol of racism during the war years when Detroit became America’s Arsenal of Democracy.
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American Black Journal: Jazz Fest unveils 2021 poster as it prepares to go live again
The Detroit Jazz Festival is back to entertaining live in-person audiences this Labor Day weekend after going virtual last year during the pandemic.
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American Black Journal: Detroit Primaries / Jackets for Jobs
Detroiters go to the polls on August 3rd for a primary election that will narrow the field of candidates in some important races, including Mayor, City Council and City Clerk.
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One Detroit: Dearborn Symphony / Ricardo Lorenz / Audra Kubat / Alex Way
Will Glover talks with Kevin Dewey – Director of choirs and Vocal Music Instructor at Henry Ford College about The Dearborn Symphony, Vanguard Voices from Henry Ford College, and Dearborn’s Players in a holiday musical gift to the community.
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American Black Journal: Millennials and the Black Church
Young people and religion. Today, our year-long series on “The Black Church in Detroit” looks at the younger generation and their spirituality. We have an intergenerational mix of ministers here to talk about faith among millennials.
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One Detroit: Future Leadership / Fixing the Districts / Eviction Moratorium Ending
Detroit’s primary elections are coming up. One Detroit contributors, Nolan Finley of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson of American Black Journal, got together to talk about who’s on the ballot, the contention over proposed charter revisions, and the future of the mayoral seat.
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One Detroit: Michigan Opera Theatre / Marygrove / Alexander Vlahos / Detroit Youth Choir
Peter Whorf and Yuval Sharon interview about Michigan Opera Theatre stepping off the stage to bring audiences theatre in a way they’ve never seen by presenting the opera in the MOTs parking structure.
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American Black Journal: Challenges Facing Professors of Color / Flooding Impact on Churches / Hip Hop During the Pandemic
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll talk about the controversy surrounding the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s initial rejection of a tenured professorship for Pulitzer Prize-winning African American journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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One Detroit: Flood Aftermath / Business Divide / Carl Levin Memoir
It’s been almost three weeks since historic flooding hit the Detroit area, and people are still looking for answers as to why the region’s sewage system couldn’t handle the water. Investigations are underway, and federal help is coming.
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One Detroit: Harassment Culture in Lansing / Student Vaccinations / Hamtramck USA
Christy takes a closer look at a series of reports on sexual harassment and the culture of sexism in Lansing that has people talking around the state. Plus, Nolan Finley, talks with U of M Chief Health Officer, Dr. Preeti Malani about U of M’s stance on requiring for students returning in the fall and what parents of younger children in the 12-15 age group should know about the COVID vaccine.