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American Black Journal
Caregivers
It’s estimated that 53 million Americans serve as caregivers for aging family members. Often, they fall into this role suddenly and without any preparation. In a report for the New York and Michigan solutions journalism collaborative, producer A.J. walker takes a look at a program in Detroit that teaches individuals how to handle the many responsibilities that come with being a caregiver.
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Detroit Public Theatre’s 2024 Holiday Cabaret and Kwanzaa 2024 at The Wright Museum.
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Black Family Development’s 46th and the “Healthy and Resilient Communities” program.
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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
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The 2024 election’s impact on the Black community and Church of the Messiah’s 150th.
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Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Homelessness Awareness Month.
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Detroit Future City's Equity Forum focuses on equitable employment for African Americans.
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Faith and politics: Detroit’s Black churches mobilize voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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A special report on the restoration of Malcolm X’s former home in Inkster, Michigan.
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Church of the Messiah Detroit’s 150th, Judson Center’s 100th and the Ford Piquette Museum.
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“Fat Ham” at Detroit Public Theatre and a conversation with actor Roger Guenveur Smith.
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Backlash against DEI, AACHM’s new home and the cost of housing’s impact on young voters.
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A conversation on the role of ministers who provide pastoral care during and after death.