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American Black Journal
Homeless during the holidays, Black realism at Cranbrook
Season 51
Episode 49
Two Detroit nonprofits talk about the current state of homelessness and poverty in Detroit and how they’re working to provide help and hope for the less fortunate during the holidays and beyond. Plus, Cranbrook Art Museum unveils a new exhibit, "Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit,” an exhibit created by 20 contemporary artists who explore the representation of the Black body in art.
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26:46
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.