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American Black Journal
The Importance of the Church in the Black Community
A look back at what inspired the collaborative Black Church in Detroit series to begin one year ago with a look at Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s PBS documentary "The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song," which explores the 400-year history of the Black Church. Then, Stephen sits down with the documentary's producer and director Stacey Holman. Episode 5008/Segment 1
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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.

26:45
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.