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American Black Journal 50th Anniversary Celebration

Dec 4, 2018

Celebrate American Black Journal’s 50th Anniversary with us at The Garden Theater, February 21, 2018.

About American Black Journal

May 29, 2018

American Black Journal is a weekly talk show featuring African American perspectives on topics around arts, culture, and community issues important to the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and the nation as a whole.

4/29/18: American Black Journal 50th Anniversary

Apr 29, 2018

On the next American Black Journal, we’ll continue our celebration of the program’s...

A Conversation with Stanley Nelson

Apr 4, 2018

This special episode of “American Black Journal” – Detroit Public Television’s landmark weekly...

7/27/17: Iraqi Deportation / Governor’s Race / Michigan Business Incentives

Jul 27, 2017

Tonight on MiWeek: IRAQI DEPORTATION: A federal judge in Detroit issues a preliminary injunction...

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News From Around Detroit

James Beard semi-finalist Baobab Fare closes on new east side location
by Christine Ferretti and Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Hamissi Mamba considered opening a second location of his restaurant in Ann Arbor. But a trip to Detroit’s East Warren-Cadieux area changed his plans.
Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance changes name, goes statewide
by Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
A $500,000 appropriation from last year’s state budget will take the Detroit-based organization to Lansing and Flint.
Black men bond where they feel at home — in the barbershop
by Bryce Huffman, Orlando Bailey and Quinn Banks (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
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.
Black men bond where they feel at home — in the barbershop
by Bryce Huffman, Orlando Bailey and Quinn Banks (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
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.
Detroit transit warrior finds his place
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Michael Cunningham II, a fierce advocate for bus riders and drivers in Detroit, has landed a one-bedroom apartment after nearly a decade of housing insecurity.

National Headlines

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote
President Joe Biden said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday and start the process of sending weapons to Ukraine, which has been struggling to hold its front lines against Russia.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face U.S. ban
It now goes to President Joe Biden, who has backed the TikTok proposal and has said he will sign the package as soon as he gets it.
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
Colleges in several parts of the country are struggling with where to draw the line between allowing protests and free speech and preventing antisemitism and intimidation. Columbia University's administration faces criticism for how it's handled protests and concerns about the safety of Jewish staff and students. Geoff Bennett has perspectives from Irene Mulve and Dr. Andrew R. Marks.