Category: American Black Journal
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1/31/23: American Black Journal – Detroit’s Black churches champion education, Church of the Messiah honors first responders
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the important role of the church as champions for the city’s schools and students. Plus, the Church of the Messiah hosts an awards ceremony honoring Detroit’s first responders for keeping residents safe during two major fires in Islandview.
Read More1/24/22: American Black Journal – ‘Fight the Power’ documentary, HOT 107.5 WGPR radio station
American Black Journal celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop. Host Stephen Henderson explores political messages in hip hop with Dr. Hasan Jeffries and learns about Detroit’s only all-hip hop radio station, HOT 107.5 WGPR FM. Plus, a preview of the PBS documentary “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World.”
Read More1/17/23: American Black Journal – Wayne State Black Studies grant, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, Empowering Black businesses
Wayne State University receives a $6 million grant to create the Detroit Center for Black studies and hire 30 new faculty focused on the Black experience. Plus, conversations from the 2023 Detroit Policy Conference, featuring Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance CEO Charity Dean.
Read More1/10/23: American Black Journal – MLK Day at The Wright, 1963 Walk to Freedom, Jit Masters
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History shares its plans for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Detroit historian and Michigan Advance reporter Ken Coleman discusses this summer’s 60th anniversary of the 1963 Walk to Freedom in Detroit. Plus, the Jit Masters perform.
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Detroit’s Black churches partner with city schools, champion students’ education
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the important role the Black church plays in supporting the city’s schools and students through DPSCD’s Faith-Based Initiative and Every School Day Counts program.
Read MoreChurch of the Messiah honors Detroit’s first responders for keeping community safe during Islandview fires
Church of the Messiah Pastor Rev. Barry Randolph hosts an awards ceremony honoring Detroit’s first responders after they kept residents and property safe during two fires on the city’s East side.
Read MoreThe history of HOT 107.5 WGPR, Michigan’s first Black-owned FM radio station
In celebration of hip hop’s 50th birthday, HOT 107.5 WGPR FM radio shares its history as Michigan’s first Black-owned radio station and Detroit’s only all-hip hop radio format.
Read MorePolitical hip hop: Dr. Hasan Jeffries discusses hip hop’s history of speaking out
Dr. Hasan Jeffries discusses his participation in the PBS “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World” documentary, executive produced by Chuck D of Public Enemy, and the history of political messages in hip hop.
Read MoreClosing the wealth gap for Black-owned businesses. Can it be done in Detroit?
Less than 10% of the businesses downtown are Black-owned and less than 2% of the buildings downtown are Black-owned. How did we get here in a city with a nearly 80% Black population? Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance CEO Charity Dean shares how downtown Detroit can invest in and empower Black businesses.
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