3/1/20: American Black Journal – CCH Pounder / Heart Disease in African-American women
Veteran actress CCH Pounder sits down with reporter Will Glover to talk about her private art collection titled “Queen,” which is on display at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
2/16/20: American Black Journal – The American Rhapsody
We have the Detroit premiere of Sphinx founder Aaron Dworkin’s groundbreaking performance that combines an original spoken word narrative with the music of Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
2/9/20: American Black Journal – Hill Harper / Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Stephen talks with actor and philanthropist Hill Harper about his decision to invest in Detroit by purchasing an historic home and a business in the city.
2/2/20: American Black Journal – ACE Petroleum / Urban Alliance-Detroit
Stephen talks with the African-American businessman who made history by signing a multi-million dollar contract with the City of Detroit to provide fuel for the city’s fleet of vehicles. And, a national non-profit organization is putting young people to work and helping them learn how to become self-sufficient.
1/26/20: American Black Journal – Detroit Future City / 2020 Business Outlook / Women & STEM Careers
The nonprofit Detroit Future City opens a new center that will use extensive research, data and stakeholder engagement to promote economic equity in Detroit. Plus, we’ll have advice for business owners on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2020.
1/19/20: American Black Journal – Sphinx competition / Cass Tech Harp & Vocal program
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll take a look at the power of diversity and inclusion in the arts with The Sphinx Organization. Also, we’ll talk about the 23rd annual Sphinx competition for young classical musicians of color, and have an in-studio performance by a talented cellist.
1/12/20: American Black Journal – The BAR / Encourage Me I’m Young
January is National Mentoring Month and Stephen talks with two organizations that are helping young African Americans develop into future leaders.
1/5/20: American Black Journal – The Best of 2019
Stephen takes a look back at some of the notable interviews and topics on the program during 2019.
12/29/19: American Black Journal – ABJ Roundtable
Our special roundtable guests take on some of the stories in 2019 that had a significant impact on African Americans. We’ll talk about President Trump’s impeachment, the Black Lives Matter and Me Too movements, and the digital divide.
12/22/19: American Black Journal – Wrongfully Convicted / Neighborhood Defender Service
Danny Burton spent 32 years in prison on a wrongful murder conviction before being released. Stephen talks with Danny and a member of his legal team about what led to his conviction being overturned.
12/15/19: American Black Journal – Preserving Black Spaces / Shrine of the Black Madonna
Stephen talks with marketing specialist Eric Thomas about his recent Detroit Free Press guest column on the need to preserve Black spaces in Detroit as the city continues to go through a major transformation. Plus, we’ll get an advance look at the redevelopment plans for Detroit’s historic Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore & Cultural Center.
12/8/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Youth Choir / DAPCEP
Stephen talks with Detroit Youth Choir Manager LaVell Nero, Theater Coach Kyle Sammy, and DYC member Imari Carl about the group’s sudden rise to fame as runners up on “America’s Got Talent.” We’ll hear what’s next for the choir. Plus, we’ll learn what’s new for students enrolled in the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program — or DAPCEP — as they explore the STEM careers of the future.
12/1/19: American Black Journal – “My Girl” 55th Anniversary / Detroit Restaurant Business
The song that first put Motown’s Temptations at the top of the charts turns 55 years old. Two of the original group members’ children and the founder of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame are here to talk about the anniversary celebration for “My Girl.”
11/24/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Reinvestment Index / Detroit Area Agency on Aging
The non-profit organization Detroit Future City releases its 2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index, showing how national business leaders, Detroiters and suburbanites perceive the city. DFC Executive Director Anika Goss talks about the findings.
11/17/19: American Black Journal – Arise Detroit / SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative
On the next American Black Journal, the non-profit organization ARISE Detroit! releases the results of its first annual State of the Neighborhoods survey. Executive Director Luther Keith talks about what Detroit residents think of their neighborhoods.
11/10/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Tourism Industry / Education in Michigan
Stephen is at the Business Leaders for Michigan CEO Summit. He talks with Larry Alexander, CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, about the impact of Detroit’s comeback on the city’s tourism industry. Plus, Amber Arellano.
11/3/19: American Black Journal – Remembering John Conyers / I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Mentoring
Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony talks with Stephen about the legacy of the late John Conyers, who made history as the longest serving African American member of Congress.
10/20/19: American Black Journal – MDOT / High Demand Occupations
Stephen talks with Paul Ajegba, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, about the condition of state roads, transportation funding, his first year in the position, and the MDOT jobs outlook. Plus, we’ll continue our conversation about workforce development by taking a closer look at some of the in demand careers over the next seven years.
10/13/19: American Black Journal – Livernois Avenue Construction / Cliff Russell Tribute Dinner
Small business owners on Livernois Avenue in Detroit have been struggling to keep their doors open as they wait out a major streetscape construction project. Stephen talks with two business owners and City of Detroit executive Arthur Jemison about the impact and what the city is doing to assist the businesses. Plus, the late journalist and former Detroit Black Journal host Cliff Russell is being honored at a tribute dinner given by the Black Historic Sites Committee of the Detroit Historical Society. We’ll hear from Cliff’s family members and the hosts of the event.
Workforce Development Roadshow: Putting Metro Detroit to Work
In a new Workforce Development Roadshow filmed September 9 at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, “One Detroit” and “American Black Journal” went on the road to discuss workforce issues.
