“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson moderates conversation at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James White about violence, crime and policing in Detroit.
MSHDA Landlord Outreach Event
Calling all Michigan landlords! You are cordially invited to attend MSHDA’s Landlord Engagement...
Rise of Anti-Asian Hate Revives Asian American Civil Rights Movement Sparked by Vincent Chin’s Murder
Nearly 40 years after the racially motivated murder of Chinese American Vincent Chin in Detroit, the hate crime is being seen in a new light alongside a more recent rise in anti-Asian hate across the country; one that looks similar to Chin’s case, but some experts say is much worse. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota explores how Vincent Chin’s legacy shaped Asian American civil rights activists today.
Black Leadership Advisory Council Announces Policy Recommendations to Reduce Racial Equity Gaps in Michigan
Kim Trent, the deputy director of prosperity for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), joins “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson to talk about the 11 policy recommendations the Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) recently shared with Gov. Whitmer to reduce racial equity gaps and make Michigan a more inclusive state.
Community Leaders Break Ground on New Centennial Park on Detroit’s West Riverfront
“American Black Journal” producer AJ Walker takes viewers to the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park groundbreaking to hear from the leaders responsible for bringing the park to reality. Plus, Walker takes viewers on a tour of what the park will look like and the activities available for families.
Black Cowboys & Cowgirls: The Cultural History Behind the Black Rodeo
“American Black Journal” guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes sits down with Midwest Invitational Rodeo Founder Nicole Scott and rodeo athlete Staci Russell to explore the rich cultural history of the Black rodeo, a part of Black history that’s rarely told.
Religious Diversity Journeys | Hinduism: The 3rd Largest Religion in the World
Join Kennedy as she takes a tour of Hindu Temple of Canton to learn more about Hinduism, the 3rd largest religion in the world.
One Detroit, American Black Journal Wins 1st Place in Health, Sports Reporting and Weekly News Program at 2022 SPJ Awards
From local broadcast news reporting, racial justice and health reporting to our digital and social media strategy, One Detroit and American Black Journal took home 9 awards in 6 categories from the 2022 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit – Excellence in Journalism Awards.
MOCAD Launches Spring Exhibit Series Celebrating Black Artistry in Detroit
A new exhibit series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) celebrates and uplifts Black artists from Detroit and the works they have created. Producer Eden Sabolboro tells the story of Detroit-native Sterling Toles, whose creative works can be seen on display at MOCAD’s new spring/summer 2022 exhibit series.
Bookstock Returns: Detroit-Area Used Book, Media Sale Continues After COVID Hiatus
Bookstock, the Detroit-area’s largest used book and media sale, returns this year after a two-year COVID-related hiatus. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the event organizers and educators to discuss the state of literacy in metro Detroit, the importance of accessibility to books and the impact of the pandemic on education.
AAPI Story Series | Filipino Adoptee’s Search for His Birth Mother Took Him Across the World, Inspired Local Advocacy
Originally published on June 7, 2021. Updated on May 5, 2022. When Dan Moen, the creative...
Mask Mandates, Vaccines, Testing: Where Does Michigan Stand Against the Pandemic Two Years Later?
One Detroit’s Bill Kubota sits down with Michigan’s top medical executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, to learn about the recommendations and strategies still in place in the state to fight against COVID-19. Plus, Dr. Bagdasarian clears up questions about vaccinations, booster shots and the recently lifted mask mandate.
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