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American Black Journal

I.Detroit

“I.Detroit: a Human Atlas of an American city” features digital photography, in-depth oral histories, and DNA ancestral data. The project comes together in the form of a coffee table book and photo recognition app. It was funded by the Kresge Foundation and supported by the Charles H. Wright museum. Stephen Henderson talks with the man behind the initiative, British artist Marcus Lyon.

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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
25:00
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DJ Minx and DJ Holographic
23:50
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene
The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
25:00
Celebrating The Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary and Teen HYPE’s play “Two Detroits.”
‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
26:46
A documentary on former NAACP leader Walter White and a discussion about the NAACP’s legacy.
Marion Hayden, ‘All Black Vinyl’ series, Remembering Al Allen
26:46
2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.
‘Great Migrations’ panel, African American Family Book Expo
26:46
A panel discussion on the Great Migration and the 9th annual African American Family Book Expo.
‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance
26:46
“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
The Black Church’s role in the Great Migration to Detroit
26:46
A look at how Black churches helped Southerners who came North during the Great Migration.
National Day of Racial Healing, Outlook for small businesses
26:46
The National Day of Racial Healing and the 2025 outlook for small businesses in Michigan.
MLK Day, National Day of Racial Healing, James Baldwin
26:46
MLK Day at The Wright Museum, National Day of Racial Healing and a James Baldwin exhibit.
American Black Journal’s 2024 Year in Review
26:46
2024 Year in Review: Current events, arts & culture and “The Black Church in Detroit.”
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