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Author: Michael Sellers

1/13/19: American Black Journal – Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit / Sphinx Organization

Jan 10, 2019

In the next American Black Journal, the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit welcomes a $1 million gift from Jeffrey Seller, a Michigan native and producer of “Hamilton.” We’ll talk about how the money will benefit the organization in its mission to empower young people through the performing arts. Plus, the 2019 Sphinx Competition Finals Concert is coming up next month. We’ll get the details on this year’s event and how the organization is transforming lives through diversity in the arts. And, we’re treated to an in-studio performance by a Sphinx musician. Don’t miss American Black Journal on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and again on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56.

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12/23/18: American Black Journal – Michigan Lt. Governor-Elect / Remembering Nancy Wilson

Dec 20, 2018

Stephen has an in-depth conversation with Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor-Elect Garlin Gilchrist, the first African American to serve in that role. They talk about this history-making accomplishment, his top priorities while in office, and the current political climate locally and nationally. Plus, we remember Grammy-winning song stylist Nancy Wilson in a 1994 interview she did with Detroit Black Journal.

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Remembering Nancy Wilson, singer with dazzling style

Remembering Nancy Wilson, singer with dazzling style

Dec 17, 2018

Last week, singer Nancy Wilson died at the age of 81. Wilson — who was also a civil rights activist who marched in Selma — released more than 60 albums in a career spanning five decades, winning three Grammys and scoring many hits.

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