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American Black Journal
10th Annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program
The annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program has returned for its 10th year. The program matches Detroit residents ages 14-24 with employers in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, IT, construction, entrepreneurship, and corporate work. Host Stephen Henderson speaks with three guests connected to the program about the job opportunities and career training provided.
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Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.

26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.

25:00
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

23:50
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene

25:00
Celebrating The Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary and Teen HYPE’s play “Two Detroits.”

26:46
A documentary on former NAACP leader Walter White and a discussion about the NAACP’s legacy.

26:46
2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

26:46
A panel discussion on the Great Migration and the 9th annual African American Family Book Expo.

26:46
“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.

26:46
A look at how Black churches helped Southerners who came North during the Great Migration.

26:46
The National Day of Racial Healing and the 2025 outlook for small businesses in Michigan.