Author: Michael Sellers

9/9/18: We’re Standing By / Detroit Sports Zone High School Hall of Fame

Sep 6, 2018

On the next American Black Journal, Chastity Pratt Dawsey talks with Al Allen, one of Detroit’s most well-known television news reporters, about his new book, “We’re Standing By.” Now retired, Allen’s book chronicles the stories he covered, reveals details about his family life, and describes his passion for mentoring African American journalists. Plus, the Detroit Sports Zone inducts its newest Hall of Fame class. The honorees are recognized for being outstanding athletes at Detroit high schools or extraordinary contributors to student athletics.

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TONIGHT on American Black Journal: Fake News, Trump and Omarosa’s War of Words, and Remembering Aretha Franklin

Sep 5, 2018

TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ET on Detroit Public Television, Stephen Henderson is joined by Brandon Brice...

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Nolan Finley on Trump and Media Bias

Aug 31, 2018

Recently newspapers nationwide pushed back against President Donald Trump as he declared...

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8/30/18: The Future of Detroit’s Riverfront

Aug 30, 2018

Tonight on MiWeek: MARK WALLACE: Christy talks with Detroit RiverFront Conservancy President...

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Drinking water shut off at all Detroit Public Schools

Aug 30, 2018

“Higher than acceptable” levels of lead, copper in 16 schools It’s not a great way to begin the...

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09/02/18: American Black Journal ROUNDTABLE

Aug 30, 2018

On the next American Black Journal, Stephen leads a roundtable on recent headlines, including the...

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The Black barbershop is a sanctuary for grooming and public rest and a pulpit to express joy, debate values and politics in a community that is affirming and safe.
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