American Black Journal: Black History Everyday
American Black Journal celebrates the stories and accomplishments of African American men and women of our past, present and future.
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7/21/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Design 139 / ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day
On the next American Black Journal, Detroit Design 139 is a partnership that aims to create and advocate for the design of a future Detroit that’s inclusive of all residents.
Read More7/14/19: American Black Journal – NAACP National Convention / Concert of Colors
On the next American Black Journal, the 110th annual NAACP National Convention is coming to Detroit this month. The Detroit Branch NAACP President, Rev. Wendell Anthony, talks with Stephen about this year’s speakers, activities and agenda. Plus, the Concert of Colors is underway in Detroit. Concert founder, Ismael Ahmed, talks about this annual celebration of diversity in music.
Read More7/7/19: American Black Journal – Kresge Eminent Artist & Kresge Artist Fellow / A Principal’s Tale
Two African American female poets honored by the Kresge Arts in Detroit initiative talk about the inspiration behind their literary works. Plus, a former urban school administrator writes about her experiences in a new book titled, “A Principal’s Tale: Life in 31 Days.”
Read More6/30/19: American Black Journal – NSO Clay Center / Estate Planning
On the next American Black Journal, Neighborhood Service Organization breaks ground on a project that will change the conversation about homelessness in Detroit. We’ll get details on the sustainable campus that will provide a variety of support services at one location for the homeless. Plus, we’ll talk about the issues surrounding the division of Aretha Franklin’s estate and why everyone should have a will.
Read More6/23/19: American Black Journal – Negro Leagues & Detroit Stars Exhibit / DPS Foundation
On the next American Black Journal, A new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum focuses...
Read More6/16/19: American Black Journal – National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame / Juneteenth at the Wright Museum
The National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame gears up for a weekend of activities in Detroit on June 21-23, including its 8th annual Induction Ceremony.
Read More6/9/19: American Black Journal – Donna Brazile, Democratic Political Strategist
On the next American Black Journal, Stephen is at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference for a wide-ranging interview with Democratic political strategist and Fox News contributor Donna Brazile.
Read More5/26/19: American Black Journal – Barbershop Books / National Association of Black Women in Construction
Harlem-based program that puts books in barbershops launches in Detroit. We’ll get details on how the initiative is aimed at improving literacy rates for African-American boys.
Read More5/19/19: American Black Journal – James H. Cole Home for Funerals / Summer Spark
Detroit’s oldest Black-owned funeral home celebrates its 100th year in business. Stephen talks with the third and fourth generation family members who are running the business today.
Read More5/12/19: American Black Journal – Slavery At Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox Of Liberty
Stephen gets a one-on-one tour of the exhibition at the Charles H. Wright Museum that has stirred protests in the African-American community. The exhibit, “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty,” explores the lives of the enslaved people on Thomas Jefferson’s plantation. Stephen talks with the museum’s CEO and with a member of the community coalition opposed to the exhibit.
Read More5/2/19: One Detroit – Judge Damon Keith / Packard Plant / Brooks Lumber & Hardware
The One Detroit team remembers the life and legacy of federal judge and civil rights icon, the Hon. Damon Keith. Nolan and Stephen talk about his impact on the next generation of leaders, and we look back at a 2014 one-on-one interview Stephen had with Judge Keith on American Black Journal.
Read More5/5/19: American Black Journal – Judge Damon Keith / African American Art / Focus: HOPE
We’ll remember federal judge and civil rights champion, the Hon. Damon Keith, when he sat down with Stephen in 2014 for a rare one-on-one interview. Plus, internationally acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs talks about his unique work and the impact of African American art. And, Focus: HOPE is recruiting Detroiters for its free job training program. We’ll find out what it takes to enroll and the types of job opportunities it can lead to.
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Crusader for Justice: Judge Damon Keith
Detroit’s own civil rights icon, federal judge Damon Keith, passed away this weekend. He was 96. One Detroit contributor, Stephen Henderson sat down with Judge Damon Keith in 2014 for an in-depth interview on his career, his life, and his biography, “Crusader for Justice: Federal Judge Damon J. Keith”.
Read More4/21/19: American Black Journal – NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner / Reverend Charles G. Adams 50th Anniversary
Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony talks with Stephen about next month’s 64th Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, which features a celebrity red carpet and keynote speaker, presidential hopeful Kamala Harris.
Read More4/14/19: American Black Journal – Every School Day Counts Detroit / The Black Knight
The Every School Day Counts Detroit campaign is part of a national initiative to combat chronic student absences, which tend to peak after spring break. The campaign includes a citywide student-to-student “challenge” demonstrating reasons to be engaged and present at school. Plus, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and her father Clifford talk with Stephen about Clifford’s new autobigraphy detailing the segregation and other struggles he experienced at West Point and in the Army.
Read More4/7/19: American Black Journal – Roundtable Special
A special roundtable on some of the top local and national headlines, including the murder of Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle and how he was trying to stop gun and gang violence in his community.
Read More3/31/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Mortgages / Black Chefs
On the next American Black Journal, a Detroit Free Press analysis of mortgage data shows a small number of Blacks are getting mortgages in Detroit. We’ll talk about the racial disparities in lending and the state of the mortgage market in the city. Plus, two local African-American chefs join Stephen to talk about the impact of Detroit’s burgeoning restaurant scene on Black-owned restaurants.
Read More3/24/19: American Black Journal – Detroit Economic Growth Corporation / Bookstock 2019
On the next American Black Journal, the new CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Kevin Johnson, talks with Stephen about his vision and priorities for driving investment, creating jobs and growing Detroit’s economy. Plus, we’ll get details on the Detroit-area’s largest used book and media sale that’s raising money for local education and literacy projects.
Read More3/17/19: American Black Journal – Small Business Workshop / Fresh Nation
The 5th annual Small Business Workshop is coming up in May, and this year’s theme focuses on how small business owners can navigate changes in the economy and other challenges. Plus, we’ll learn about Fresh Nation, a training program in communications and broadcast technology for young people.
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Savion Glover | Extended Interview
In this Web Exclusive extended interview, we hear more from world renown tap dancer Savion Glover. He talks more about his career, his Detroit workshops, and the art and future of tap dancing.
Read More3/10/19: American Black Journal – Minority Auto Dealers / Savion Glover
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll talk about the need for more diversity and inclusion in the automotive industry, specifically as it relates to auto dealers. And we’ll look at the importance of minority dealers and operators developing multi-generational businesses.
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WATCH NOW: American Black Journal 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate American Black Journal’s 50 years on air with an event that looks back at its historic legacy and looks ahead at Detroit’s future, featuring interviews, music, dance and spoken word performance.
Read More3/3/19: American Black Journal – The Charles H. Wright Museum / Growing Detroit’s African American middle class
Stephen talks with Neil Barclay, the new CEO of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, about his vision for the museum in the city’s future. Plus, Detroit Future City’s Anika Goss talks about a new report on how growing Detroit’s African American middle class is key to the city’s prosperity and growth.
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Satori Shakoor | American Black Journal 50th Anniversary Celebration
Check out this clip from Satori Shakoor (The Secret Society of Storytellers) as she gives a powerful performance during American Black Journal’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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Celebrating Black Art
On tonight’s episode, Stephen talks with artists, Asia Hamilton, Desiree Kelly, and Painting with a Twist owner, Michelle Lewis.
Read More2/17/19: American Black Journal – African American Leadership Awards / Black Art & Artists
Stephen gets details on this year’s African American Leadership Awards, which honor the people who work behind the scenes to advance policies and causes in the Black community. Plus, we take a look at Black artists and the business of creating, collecting and selling African American art.
Read More2/10/19: American Black Journal – Black History Month at The Wright / The Bible is Black History
Stephen gets details on the special Black History Month programming at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, which includes a book talk and signing and a tribute to Detroit’s pioneering hip-hop producer J. Dilla. Plus, a new book uses DNA evidence and the findings of historians and scientists to prove the presence of people of African descent in biblical history.
Read More2/3/19: American Black Journal – Wolverine Bar Association / The Carr Center / Creative Many
On the next American Black Journal, the Wolverine Bar Association celebrates 100 years of supporting current and aspiring African American attorneys in Michigan. Plus, The Carr Center uses African and African American cultural arts programming to entertain, educate and inspire the community.
Read More1/24/19: One Detroit and American Black Journal Solutions Roadshow
Tonight a special One Detroit | American Black Journal Roadshow: One Detroit and American Black...
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Brilliant Detroit | American Black Journal Clip
Find out more about Brilliant Detroit’s approach to helping children 0-8 in Detroit’s neighborhoods with kindergarten readiness.
Read More1/20/19: American Black Journal – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force / Brilliant Detroit
On the next American Black Journal, a volunteer grassroots organization is keeping Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy alive through its annual Peace Walk in Southfield on the King Holiday. Nearly 2,000 people take part in the walk, program and tastefest.
Read More1/6/19: American Black Journal – African Americans in 2019 Roundtable
A panel of special guests join Stephen for a roundtable on top headlines impacting African Americans in 2019.
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12/30/18: American Black Journal – Best of ABJ 2018
As we close out another year of thought-provoking and engaging conversations, Stephen takes a look back at some of these notable interviews.
Read More12/23/18: American Black Journal – Michigan Lt. Governor-Elect / Remembering Nancy Wilson
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.
Read More12/16/18: American Black Journal – Aretha Franklin’s Detroit Home / “Birth to 5”
On the next American Black Journal, the new owner of Aretha Franklin’s Detroit home talks with Stephen about his vision for the historic mansion, the importance of preserving Detroit homes, and African American home ownership. Plus, families in an east side Detroit neighborhood get access to early childhood education with the opening of the area’s first “Birth to 5” Head Start center. It’s all part of revitalization efforts in the once thriving community known as Regent Park.
Read More12/09/18: American Black Journal – Black Bottom Historical Marker / “Junior”
On the next American Black Journal, community input is being sought on the placement and content for a Michigan Historical Marker in Detroit’s former Black Bottom neighborhood. The area was home to several African-American businesses, social institutions and nightclubs until it was demolished to make way for the Chrysler Freeway and Lafayette Park in the early 1960’s. Plus, a Detroit-based filmmaker’s short film about bullying, titled “Junior,” has gone viral and earned an award for its young lead actor from Detroit.
Read More12/02/18: American Black Journal – Motor City Match / Mario Moore
Detroit’s small business funding initiative, “Motor City Match,” announces its latest round of winners who will share in a $500,000 cash award. Stephen talks with one of the latest awardees, a previous winner whose business is up and running, and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation’s VP of Small Business Services. Plus, a Detroit artist uses his experiences as a Black man to create a thought-provoking exhibition using a unique art technique.
Read More11/25/18: American Black Journal – Coleman A. Young / Student Mobility Discussion
On the next American Black Journal, this year marks what would have been Detroit Mayor Coleman Young’s 100th birthday. Stephen talks with the head of the Coleman A. Young Foundation about the Mayor’s legacy, how the foundation is preparing Detroit youth for college and beyond, and an upcoming fundraiser featuring comedian D.L. Hughley. Plus, a special look at the issue of children frequently changing schools in Detroit. We’ll share a portion of a WDET/DPTV public discussion about the causes, consequences and possible solutions.
Read More11/18/18: American Black Journal – DETROIT WAYNE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY / ALL-STAR GIVEBACK
On the next American Black Journal, the head of the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority talks with Stephen about the state of mental health in the region and how his agency is working to provide a holistic approach to the people it serves. Plus, athletes and other celebrities team up to make sure that metro Detroit residents in need have access to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We’ll tell you about the All-Star Giveback taking place in River Rouge.
Read More11/11/18: American Black Journal – WCCCD and Rainbow PUSH Mobility Partnership / Dominique Morisseau
On the next American Black Journal Wayne County Community College District enters into a new partnership with Rev. Jesse Jackson’s international social justice organization, Rainbow PUSH.
Read More11/4/18: American Black Journal – Wayne State University 150th Anniversary / Disability Network/ Goodwill of Greater Detroit
On the next American Black Journal, Detroit’s Wayne State University is celebrating a major milestone as it welcomes a huge, new financial gift from a married couple who are former WSU students. Plus, people with disabilities, senior citizens and veterans work to make sure political candidates hear their concerns this election year. And, the CEO of Goodwill Industries talks with Stephen about how his organization is preparing Detroiters for the workforce.
Read More10/28/18: American Black Journal P-20 Educational Partnership / Spoken Word Artist
An unprecedented philanthropic commitment by The Kresge Foundation is creating a “cradle-to-college” educational center at Detroit’s Marygrove College. Stephen talks with some of the key partners in this new collaboration. Plus, in a special Detroit Performs report, we meet a spoken word artist who is educating Detroit children on the power of writing and words.
Read More10/21/18: Take your soles to the polls / Wayne County business resource network roundtable
The Detroit Branch NAACP launches its “Take Your Soles to the Polls” campaign. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony talks with Stephen about efforts to increase voter turnout in Detroit next month. Plus, details on how entrepreneurs can do business with Wayne County and get expert advice on gaining access to financing.
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American Black Journal | Stephen Henderson talks with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg has amassed an impressive resume which includes, film, television, internet projects, and charitable work in the community. He sits down with American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson to discuss Redemption of a Dogg, his latest creative venture into the world of musical theatre.
Read More10/14/18: REDEMPTION OF A DOGG / LITERARY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM (DIA / WRIGHT MUSEUM)
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg talks with Stephen about his theatrical debut in the stage play, “Redemption of a Dogg,” which features some of his greatest hits. Plus, they talk about Snoop’s 25-year musical career and how the industry has changed. Plus, award-winning author and poet Quincy Troupe stops by to talk about being the featured Literary Artist-in-Residence in a program led by the Charles H. Wright Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Read More9/9/18: We’re Standing By / Detroit Sports Zone High School Hall of Fame
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
TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ET on Detroit Public Television, Stephen Henderson is joined by Brandon Brice...
Read More09/02/18: American Black Journal ROUNDTABLE
On the next American Black Journal, Stephen leads a roundtable on recent headlines, including the...
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American Black Journal | Grow Detroit’s Young Talent
Stephen Henderson: Welcome to American Black Journal. I’m Stephen Henderson. Each year...
Read More08/26/18: GROW DETROIT’S YOUNG TALENT / COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMMISSION
On the next American Black Journal, the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program provided summer...
Read More08/19/18: DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll get a preview of the 39th Annual Detroit Jazz...
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4/29/18: American Black Journal 50th Anniversary
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll continue our celebration of the program’s...
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