Detroit PBS
Flint marks 10 years since water crisis: Mayor Neeley reflects on the progress, challenges
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- Flint marks 10 years since water crisis: Mayor Neeley reflects on the progress, challenges
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- 12:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A decade has passed since the City of Flint made the decision to switch its drinking water source from Detroit's system to the untreated Flint River, a move purportedly aimed at saving money.
The decision triggered a catastrophic public health disaster that exposed tens of thousands of residents in the predominantly African American city to perilously high levels of lead contamination.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley about the city’s current water quality, how residents are doing, and the challenges that are still present in the aftermath.
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- The Black Church in Detroit: Caregiving ministries in Detroit’s Black churches | ABJ Full Episode
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- April is National Minority Health Month, an annual observance aimed at shedding light on the persistent health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority populations.
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at the efforts of the Black church to provide resources, referrals and respite for family caregivers.
Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard, project manager for the Detroit Family Caregivers' Project, and Rev. Dr. Georgia Hill, pastor of LifeChurch Riverside, about their experiences as caregivers and how faith communities can develop cultures and communities of care.
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- Masaki Takahashi on The Poetry Room and creating space for writers of color #poetrylovers #poetry
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Masaki Takahashi is the current Poet Laureate of Lansing, and the founder of The Poetry Room.
Learn more about Masaki and his work: https://the517poetryroom.com/
Related resources and learning materials: https://MichiganLearning.org/PoetryAdventure
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- Poetry in Michigan with Poetry Out Loud, Masaki Takahashi, and more | Extra Credit
- Runtime
- 26:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- 0:00:00 Intro
0:00:20 - Show Open
0:01:03 - What Is Poetry Out Loud?
0:04:36 - Brooke and Paige react to Poetry Out Loud
0:06:41 - National Poetry Month
0:07:20 - Poetry Trivia #1
0:07:46 - What does “Poet Laureate” mean?
0:08:14 - Masaki Takahashi on The Poetry Room, being Lansing Poet Laureate
0:11:41 - Masaki Takahashi performs “Butcher My Name”
0:13:31 - Poetry Trivia #2
0:13:57 - Nandi Comer, Michigan Poet Laureate
0:17:06 - Ciatta Tucker on Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate program
0:20:35 - Leah performs “Thunderstorm”
0:22:29 - Flint Mural Poems, Alistair performs “In the Alleyway”
0:24:36 - Wrap-up
Brooke and Ari visit the Poetry Out Loud state competition in Lansing, Michigan; Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi shares how his non-profit, The Poetry Room, aims to create space for writers of color; Flint Public Art Project and Flint Mural Poems combine visual art a...
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- 2024 Spotlight Detroit: Short Films Featuring Kresge Artist Fellows
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Filmmakers collaborate with literary and visual artists to create a dynamic cinema series.
Twelve Detroit filmmakers collaborated with the 2023 Kresge Artist Fellows in Literary and Visual Arts to create 18 dynamic short films exploring the artists’ creative practices, expressions, and journeys as artists and humans. The Detroit PBS premiere culminates with a vignette of 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist, Nora Chapa Mendoza.
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- 2024 NFL Draft puts spotlight on Detroit, attracts regional tourism
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- 14:04
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- About 300,000 people are expected to visit Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft. The three-day event will be held April 25-27 in various locations downtown, including Campus Martius, Hart Plaza, Cadillac Square and the Monroe Street Midway.
Beyond the draft, the city will be encouraging visitors to experience what it has to offer through its restaurants, world-class museums and award-winning parks.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari and Faye Nelson from the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp about the preparations for the draft and the impact it will have on tourism in the city.
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- National Minority Health Month puts spotlight on health disparities faced by people of color
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- 9:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- April is National Minority Health Month, an annual observance that highlights the health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities.
This year's theme, "Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections," emphasizes understanding how social determinants of health impact minority health outcomes.
Dr. Hayley Thompson, director of Wayne State University's Center for Health Equity and Community Knowledge in Urban Populations (CHECK-UP), talks with host Stephen Henderson about the efforts to tackle health inequities in Detroit and Michigan.
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- National Minority Health Month, 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: April is National Minority Health Month, an annual observance that highlights the health disparities faced by people of color.
Dr. Hayley Thompson, director of Wayne State University's Center for Health Equity and Community Knowledge in Urban Populations (CHECK-UP), talks with host Stephen Henderson about the efforts to tackle health inequities in Detroit and Michigan.
Plus, the 2024 NFL Draft will be in Detroit April 25-27 and approximately 300,000 visitors are expected to attend.
Henderson talks with Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari and Faye Nelson from the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp about the logistics for the draft and how it will impact tourism in the city.
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- 2024 Barristers’ Ball, Attorney Ben Crump, Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Wolverine Bar Association hosts its 62nd annual Barristers' Ball, a cornerstone event in Detroit's African American legal community. Wolverine Bar Association President Diane Hutcherson and State Bar of Michigan Diversity Director Gregory Conyers talk with host Stephen Henderson about the event and the state of diversity in the field of law.
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump discusses the need for justice and equality in contemporary society and making the world a better place for the future during the Charles H. Wright Museum’s “The Wright Conversations” lecture series.
Plus, the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band perform during a special preview of the Labor Day weekend event at the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University.
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- 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band perform
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has announced acclaimed drummer, composer, and bandleader Brian Blade as the artist-in-residence for the upcoming Detroit Jazz Festival.
This two-time Grammy Award winner musician is set to take center stage during the Labor Day weekend festivities and engage with educational initiatives and community outreach programs spearheaded by the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation.
Watch a performance by Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band at the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center on the Wayne State University campus.
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- Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump talks social, racial justice during The Wright Conversations
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- 8:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump discusses the need for justice and equality in contemporary society and making the world a better place for the future during the Charles H. Wright Museum’s “The Wright Conversations” lecture series.
The Wright Conversations series is a platform for dynamic discourse on issues ranging from civic engagement to cultural heritage. It is presented by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in partnership with Detroit PBS.
Watch an excerpt from Crump’s remarks about achieving racial and social justice and making this world a better place for our children's future. Plus, watch the full address at https://youtube.com/live/5xPiW80BCMs
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- 62nd Annual Barristers’ Ball returns to Detroit, celebrates the legacy of Motown music
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- 12:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Wolverine Bar Association hosts its 62nd annual Barristers' Ball, a cornerstone event in Detroit's African American legal community. This year’s theme is "Motown: Back Down Memory Lane," a tribute to Detroit's Motown era.
Wolverine Bar Association President Diane Hutcherson and State Bar of Michigan Diversity Director Gregory Conyers talk with host Stephen Henderson about the purpose of the Barristers' Ball, the current state of diversity in the legal profession, and the importance of African American legal representation for people of color.
Barristers' Ball returns after two-year hiatus: https://youtu.be/huKqwsjttFM
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- Detroit PBS - What happens when...
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- What happens when we work together?
Nourish a mind?
Explore our passions?
#ImaginethePossibilities
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- Introducing Detroit PBS
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We're excited to change our name to Detroit PBS, to demonstrate our decades-long commitment to engaging the community and to the standards of quality, trust and fairness that have been the hallmark of PBS.
Learn more: http://detroitpbs.org/about/brand-and-building
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- Interlochen Arts Academy | The Sleeping Beauty
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The ballet is based on the classic fairy tale that celebrates love’s triumph over evil. Acclaimed ballet conductor, Kevin Rhodes leads the Traverse Symphony Orchestra as it performs Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. The ballet features historical costumes—some of which were first worn at Kennedy’s White House —and performances by the Academy’s dance students.
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- ‘Jazz from Detroit’ documentary, ‘Regeneration’ Black cinema exhibit | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A local documentary premiering at the 2024 Freep Film Festival, “The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit,” explores Detroit’s jazz legacy and impact on the world.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with co-producer and writer Mark Stryker at the Detroit Film Theatre, where the film will debut on April 13. They discuss the documentary’s content, Detroit's influence on modern jazz, and the conditions that existed in the city that contributed to the sounds of jazz in the 1940s.
Plus, the Detroit Institute of Arts’ “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971" exhibit highlights the trailblazing African American filmmakers and actors from the early days of cinema through the Civil Rights Movement.
Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Institute of Arts curator and Head of the Center for African American Art Valerie Mercer about the museum's landmark exhibit.
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- Local documentary on Detroit’s jazz legacy premieres at 2024 Freep Film Festival
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- 12:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A local documentary premiering at the 2024 Freep Film Festival, “The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit,” explores Detroit’s jazz legacy and impact on the world.
The documentary is co-produced and written by Mark Stryker. It premieres Saturday, April 13 at the Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts during the 2024 Freep Film Festival.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Stryker at the Detroit Film Theatre, which is the site of the documentary’s debut during the festival. They discuss the documentary’s content, Detroit's influence on modern jazz, and the conditions that existed in the city that contributed to the sounds of jazz in the 1940s.
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- Detroit Institute of Arts’ ‘Regeneration’ spotlights filmmakers, actors from early Black cinema
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- 11:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Detroit Institute of Arts’ “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971" exhibit highlights the trailblazing African American filmmakers and actors from the early days of cinema through the Civil Rights Movement.
The exhibit features almost 200 historical artifacts such as photographs, costumes, props, posters and interactive elements, as well as newsreels, home movies, a selection of fully restored rarely seen films and more.
Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Institute of Arts Curator and Head of the Center for African American Art Valerie Mercer about the museum's landmark exhibit.
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- Bookstock returns for 20th year to support literacy in metro Detroit
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- 11:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The 20th annual Bookstock is coming to Laurel Park Place in Livonia, Michigan on April 7-14, bringing with it nearly 400,000 used books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, and vinyl records for sale.
Bookstock isn't just a sale, however. It's a community-driven initiative organized entirely by volunteers that supports literacy education, including book clubs and poetry slams, and innovative programs like the Einstein Method in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond.
Host Stephen Henderson speaks with three guests connected to Bookstock and its B.E.S.T. Awards essay contest for fourth-grade students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Bookstock 2023: https://youtu.be/jdqWzTzmHC8
Bookstock 2022: https://youtu.be/_AFOQ4p1hwQ
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- Detroit symposium aims to tackle health disparities facing Black men
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- 13:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Wayne State University School of Medicine, the Wayne Mobile Health Unit and community stakeholders host a symposium on Black men’s health.
Scheduled for April 13 at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, the "Brother, Let’s Talk: A Conversation on Black Men’s Health" symposium aims to shed light on the disparities and health challenges faced by Black men.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with three men involved with the forum about the disparities and societal pressures that impact the health of Black men, the importance of changing behavior and eating habits, and the correlation between mental and physical health.
Black women and heart disease: https://youtu.be/i_YrAqp07Z4
New sickle cell treatments: https://youtu.be/3FsIj0YxaSc
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- Black men’s health symposium in Detroit, 20th annual Bookstock returns | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: The Wayne State University School of Medicine, the Wayne Mobile Health Unit and community stakeholders host a symposium on Black men’s health at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church on April 13.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with three men involved in the forum about the disparities and health challenges faced by Black men.
Plus, the 20th annual Bookstock returns to Laurel Park Place in Livonia, Michigan on April 7-14. There will be nearly 400,000 used books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, and vinyl records for sale.
Henderson speaks with three guests connected to Bookstock and its B.E.S.T. Awards essay contest for fourth-grade students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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- Women's History Month: The role of women in the Black Chuch | ABJ Full Episode
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- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On the next American Black Journal, it's Women's History Month and our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of women in the Black church. We'll talk about their vital contributions to the church as well as the challenges that exist for women pastors and those in other leadership positions.
Host Stephen Henderson holds a frank conversation about the issues impacting Black women in the church with two Detroit women ministers: Rev. Dr. Constance Simon of Fellowship Chapel and Rev. Dr. Remonia Chapman of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church. They discuss the state of women in the Black church, gender inequality in the pulpit, and a continued resistance to women in leadership roles in the church. They cite a recent example of how this resistance to women pastors played out on a national stage when the Rev. Gina Stewart became the first woman to preach at a joint Black Baptist session.
Rev. Simon and Rev. Chapman also reflect on their own personal and p...
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- New Neighborhood Vitality Index measures, shares data about how Detroit neighborhoods are doing
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- 6:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- There's a new online tool available for Detroit residents, community development groups, local government and others to access timely data about how the city’s neighborhoods are doing. It's called the Neighborhood Vitality Index (NVI).
The NVI’s goal is to create a well-coordinated, effective, and equitable system for community development work in Detroit neighborhoods.
Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Jane Morgan, president of JFM Consulting Group and one of the architects of the NVI, about how the data is collected and used to measure success, progress and the improvements needed in Detroit neighborhoods.
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- Detroit Neighborhood Vitality Index, Ruth E. Carter Afrofuturism exhibit | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 23:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: There's a new online tool available for Detroit residents, community development groups, local government and others to access timely data about how the city’s neighborhoods are doing. It's called the Neighborhood Vitality Index (NVI).
Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Jane Morgan, president of JFM Consulting Group and one of the architects of the NVI, about how the data is collected and used to measure success, progress and the improvements needed in Detroit neighborhoods.
Plus, two-time Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter sits down with host Stephen Henderson to talk about her exhibit “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History through March 31.
The exhibit features costumes from iconic Black films that Carter worked on including “Black Panther,” “Wakanda Forever,” “Roots,” “Malcolm X,” and many more.
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- Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale: Detroit’s godmother of electronic house music
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- 7:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Known as the Godmother of House music, DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale was the first female DJ to play house music on Detroit’s radio airwaves. She was inducted into the National Museum of African American Music in 2019.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, “American Black Journal” contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ talks with Hale about her career and rise as a DJ, how she developed her unique music style, and the importance of uplifting the next generation of women DJs.
Detroit DJ Whodat: https://youtu.be/49umikSm7gU
Techno Producer Carl Craig: https://youtu.be/hhX5cqgpb-s
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- Grow Detroit’s Young Talent jobs program kicks off 10th year of summer employment
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- 14:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program has returned for its 10th year and applications are now open.
The program matches Detroit residents ages 14-24 with employers in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, IT, construction, entrepreneurship, and corporate work. An estimated 8,000 teens and young adults are matched with employers each summer.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with three guests associated with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program about the job opportunities available, how the program helps participants with careers and post-secondary degrees, and what it takes to pull together the $13 million summer jobs program.
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- Grow Detroit’s Young Talent jobs program, Detroit DJ Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 23:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: The annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program has returned for its 10th year and applications are now open.
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.
Plus, in recognition of Women's History Month, contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ sits down for an in-depth conversation with Detroit's Godmother of House Music, Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale. The two talk about Hale's history making career as a DJ, her unique music style, and the importance of educating the next generation of women DJs.
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- The Wright Conversations: Benjamin Crump
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- 1:06:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- About Benjamin Crump:
Through a steadfast dedication to justice and service, renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has established himself as one of the nation’s foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice, earning the nickname “Black America’s Attorney General."
His legal acumen has ensured that those marginalized in American society are protected by their nation’s contract with its constituency. He is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law.
About The Wright Conversations:
The Wright Conversations is a curated collection of events featuring dynamic speakers chosen by the President of the Charles H. Wright Museum, Neil A. Barclay.
Dedicated to bringing insightful and robust conversation to the Detroit community, the series addresses critical topics in the areas of civic engagement, art, history, and culture.
This program is presented through a partnership with "American Black Journal," Detro...
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- 2024 Kevin's Song Conference Highlights
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- 1:03:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join us for the 2024 Kevin’s Song Conference Highlights premiering on February 20th at 7 PM EST! Experience this year's conference highlights, hosted by Kevin’s Song Executive Director Jennifer Fair Margraf, as we showcase insightful speakers addressing the public health crisis of suicide. From educators to survivors, the conference aims to break barriers and build pathways for better prevention and treatment models. Mark your calendar, immerse yourself in powerful highlights, and be part of the mission to save lives.
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- Attention turns to Detroit as the city prepares to host the 2024 NFL Draft
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The 2024 NFL Draft takes place in Detroit April 25-27. Hundreds of thousands of football fans are expected to visit the city. Campus Martius and Hart Plaza will be the primary sites for NFL draft activity, including the interactive theme park the NFL Draft Experience.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Molinari about plans for the three-day event, how the perception of Detroit has changed in the last decade, and the impact the draft will have on suburban counties like Oakland and Macomb.
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- Black student artwork on display at The Carr Center, Bedrock’s ‘Celebrating Black Arts’ exhibit
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Carr Center is lifting the city’s student and emerging artists in a new “Celebrating Black Arts” exhibit in collaboration with Bedrock.
The pop-up exhibit and cultural space is inside Bedrock’s 1001 Woodward Avenue building throughout Black History Month. It features artwork by 23 student artists from across 10 Detroit schools, and 10 emerging and established artists from the city. The space is also hosting dance, poetry, storytelling, film and quilt-making activities.
The Carr Center President Oliver Ragsdale shares details about the exhibit and its importance during Black History Month.
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- New data released by EHproject shows Black women are at higher risk for heart disease
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- 9:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- New statistics from the medical team at EHproject show African American women are at a greater risk for heart disease than their white counterparts. The latest report found 47.3% of Black women have heart disease and are 2.4 times more likely to develop heart disease over their lifetime.
For American Heart Month, Henry Ford Health Cardiologist Dr. Brittany Fuller talks about why we see higher incidences of heart disease among African American women. She provides some helpful advice on what women can do to reduce their risk factors and address racial disparities in the health system.
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- American Heart Month, ‘Celebrating Black Arts’ exhibit, 2024 NFL Draft | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: For American Heart Month, Henry Ford Health Cardiologist Dr. Brittany Fuller discusses the high rate of heart disease among Black women. Plus, she shares some tips to help women reduce their risk factors.
Then, The Carr Center President Oliver Ragsdale shares details about the center’s new collaborative “Celebrating Black Arts” pop-up exhibit with Bedrock. The exhibit, open through Black History Month, features works from 23 student artists, as well as art from 10 emerging and established artists from Detroit.
Plus, Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari shares the city of Detroit’s plans for hosting the 2024 NFL Draft in April, the expected number of visitors, and the impact the NFL Draft will have on the entire region.
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- Gospel Music in Detroit | Panel Discussion & Celebration
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- 1:22:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join us as we celebrate gospel music in Detroit, honoring and recognizing Detroit’s immense contributions to the history of the genre, in conjunction with the premiere of the new PBS documentary series GOSPEL by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., airing on DPTV and on PBS stations nationwide, Feb. 12 and 13.
For this LIVE virtual event, we have convened two panels featuring some of Detroit’s foremost experts on gospel music and its history, as well as local performers, writers and producers in the genre, to discuss Detroit’s rich gospel music history and where gospel music in our city is headed today.
We’ll also celebrate some of the local performers, producers and composers, who have defined the Detroit Gospel sound, and those who are part of shaping the present and future of Detroit’s unique musical sound in the genre of Gospel.
Each panel will delve into different aspects of Detroit Gospel. The first panel will explore the history of Detroi...
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- Darius Twyman discusses Detroit’s major influence on traditional and contemporary gospel music
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- 8:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Aretha Franklin, The Winans, Mattie Moss-Clark and The Clark sisters. The list of gospel artists with roots in Detroit is long and continues to grow. From gospel music’s beginnings to the contemporary sounds of today, Detroit’s gospel artists have influenced the genre. Few have seen first-hand the impact Detroit has on the genre than gospel artist Darius Twyman.
In conjunction with the PBS docuseries, “GOSPEL,” gospel artist Darius Twyman talks with “Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor and BridgeDetroit journalist Orlando Bailey about his musical start, Detroit's major influence on gospel, and the meaning behind his original song "Made It Over."
PBS ‘GOSPEL’ docuseries: https://youtu.be/uRYiO7QboZM
Gospel music and the blues: https://youtu.be/VLQ51sKiJ3Y
Gospel music in the Black church: https://youtu.be/gQkcnvwFDy4
Aretha Franklin and gospel: https://youtu.be/3xD2XXNF2Jo
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- Radio host, historian Deborah Smith Pollards gives history lesson on Detroit’s gospel influence
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- 5:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- In the soulful landscape of gospel music, Detroit has long been considered a major influencer, leaving its mark on the genre’s rich history and evolution. The city’s cultural and spiritual tapestry helped to nurture the growth of gospel since its beginning.
Few know that history better than gospel music radio host and historian Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard. In conjunction with the PBS docuseries, “GOSPEL,” Pollard talks about the origins of gospel music and how it has evolved over the years to the sound we hear today from contemporary gospel artists.
PBS ‘GOSPEL’ docuseries: https://youtu.be/uRYiO7QboZM
Gospel music and the blues: https://youtu.be/VLQ51sKiJ3Y
Gospel music in the Black church: https://youtu.be/gQkcnvwFDy4
Aretha Franklin and gospel: https://youtu.be/3xD2XXNF2Jo
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- Gospel’s origins and evolution, Artist Darius Twyman, Detroit’s gospel history | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: Gospel music’s rich history and presence in Detroit. In conjunction with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s new PBS docuseries “GOSPEL,” we’ll examine gospel music’s impact on the city and the artists that call it home.
Gospel music radio host and historian Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard shares the origins of gospel music and its evolution to the sounds we hear from contemporary artists today. Plus, gospel singer Darius Twyman talks about Detroit’s influence on the genre and the meaning behind his music.
Then, Greater Grace Temple Senior Pastor Bishop Charles Ellis III discusses Detroit’s gospel history, and we pay remembrance to three African American trailblazers who recently passed away — civil rights activist Joe Madison, actor and former NFL player Carl Weathers, and former Detroit Piston Earl Cureton.
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- You Wanted to See it! | Under the Radar Michigan Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to a special edition of "UTR" called You Wanted to See It. That's right. For the next 30 minutes, we'll feature awesome stuff you asked us to show you. We'll tap into Native America, sample sensational sausage, and find more Ford. Heck, you even picked a very popular pizzeria. Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things you wanted to see.
Episode 1404
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- Violinist Nathan Amaral takes home first place in Sphinx Competition Senior Division
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Violinist Nathan Amaral, a 28-year-old from Rio de Janeiro, has been named the winner in the Sphinx Competition’s Senior Division. Amaral receives the Robert Frederick Smith Prize, a $50,000 award, and the opportunity to perform with several major orchestras across the nation.
The 27th annual competition was held in Detroit in January. Watch Amaral’s first-place performance, a compelling rendition of the first movement of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Concerto for Violin in G minor.
2023 Senior Division winner: https://youtu.be/gmWkcm-MFZ8
2022 Sphinx Competition winner: https://youtu.be/aHiesStNWJ4
Sphinx Competition 25 years: https://youtu.be/-kesSm94Ot8
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- Techno’s African American roots: Producer Carl Craig on carving a lane for Black electronic music
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- 10:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- You can’t talk about Detroit’s African American techno roots without talking about pioneering producer Carl Craig, a leading figure in the second wave of Detroit techno. The Detroit-born producer has found acclaim as a techno artist, Grammy-nominated producer, label manager and music festival creator.
For Black History Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Craig, a leading figure in the second wave of Detroit techno, about the city's history in techno music. Plus, they talk about the importance and influence of the Black music experience locally and globally.
Detroit’s Godmother of House music: https://youtu.be/xxbbyswuT7s
Detroit DJ Whodat: https://youtu.be/49umikSm7gU
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- Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines gospel music’s rich history in new PBS docuseries ‘GOSPEL’
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- 10:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “GOSPEL,” a new PBS docuseries from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the origins and influence of gospel music on Black spirituality. Premiering Feb. 12-13, the four-part documentary series explores the rich history of sermon and song in the Black church.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Stacey L. Holman, the director and producer of the docuseries, who also produced “Making Black America: Through the Grapevine” and “The Black Church: This Is Our Story. This Is Our Song” with Gates. They discuss gospel's rich history, its impact on the Black church, Detroit’s connection to the genre, and how other music genres have been influenced by gospel.
Making Black America: https://youtu.be/PjrvRJ_5XtQ
Gospel music and the blues: https://youtu.be/VLQ51sKiJ3Y
Gospel music in the Black church: https://youtu.be/gQkcnvwFDy4
Aretha Franklin and gospel: https://youtu.be/3xD2XXNF2Jo
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- ‘GOSPEL’ docuseries, Techno pioneer Carl Craig, 2024 Sphinx Competition winner | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: We're kicking off Black History Month with a look at three music genres and their connection to the African American experience.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Stacey Holman, producer/director of the new PBS docuseries, "GOSPEL," featuring Henry Louis Gates, Jr., about the rich history of gospel music and its impact on sermons and songs in the Black church. They also discuss Detroit's gospel connection and how other music genres have been influenced by gospel.
Then, Henderson sits down with techno pioneer and Grammy-nominated music producer Carl Craig, a leading figure in the second wave of Detroit techno music, for a conversation about techno's African American roots in Detroit.
Plus, we end the show with a performance by the first-place winner in the Senior Division of the 27th annual Sphinx Finals Competition: violinist Nathan Amaral.
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- Some young African Americans are moving away from the church toward spirituality | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Roughly three in ten young African Americans say they’re religiously unaffiliated, according to a Pew Research study.
This week on American Black Journal, The "Black Church in. Detroit" series continues its conversation on the changing faith practices of young African Americans
Host Stephen Henderson leads a conversation with three Detroit ministers about what has led young Blacks to accept God but reject religion, what they're hearing from the younger generation, and how to bridge the generational divides in the Black Church.
Young Black Americans embrace spirituality: https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/young-black-americans-embrace-spirituality-over-religion/
Millennials and the Black Church: https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/7-23-21-american-black-journal-millennials-and-the-black-church/
Black Church in Detroit series: https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/abj-church/
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- Kevin's Song 8th Annual Conference on Suicide | Survivor Saturday
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- 3:36:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Michigan’s largest and widely respected conference directly focusing on suicide — the Kevin’s Song 8th Annual Conference on Suicide: Continuing the Conversation . . . returns January 25 – 27, 2024 at the St. John’s Resort located at 44045 Five Mile Rd. in Plymouth.
The three-day conference will bring together educators, mental health professionals, professional trainees and students, business and community leaders as well as members of the public, survivors of suicide loss, and attempt survivors. The speakers and presentations will address all aspects of this public health crisis in an effort to better understand and prevent suicide. The mission of the Kevin’s Song Conference on Suicide is to break down the barriers to build pathways to better models of prevention and treatment in order to save lives.
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Detroit Public TV will livestream the Conference for Survivor Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. The focus of t...
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- FDA approves two groundbreaking new gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease
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- 10:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders affecting over 100,000 Americans, predominantly of African and African American descent.
Dr. Melissa Creary, assistant professor in health management policy and global public health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, talks with host Stephen Henderson about the pros, cons and possible barriers of the new gene-editing therapy.
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- New sickle cell disease treatment, Returning citizens’ Trauma Camp, DJ Drummer B | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On the next American Black Journal: We'll examine groundbreaking new gene therapies approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a treatment option for sickle cell disease.
Dr. Melissa Creary, assistant professor in health management policy and global public health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, talks with host Stephen Henderson about the pros, cons and possible barriers of the new gene-editing treatment.
Then, One Detroit senior producer Bill Kubota and contributor Mario Bueno take viewers to a retreat in Northern Michigan called Trauma Camp that's designed to help returning citizens adjust to life on the outside after leaving prison.
And, we end the show with a performance by a member of the second generation of Detroit's techno community, DJ Drummer B, taken from his recent appearance on "Detroit Performs: Live From Marygrove."
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- Northern Michigan Trauma Camp takes alternative approach to helping returning citizens with re-entry
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- 11:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- There’s help available for returning citizens – the many thousands who are re-entering society each year after serving time in prison – as they try to adapt and adjust to life on the outside. At a small program held in Northern Michigan last fall called Trauma Camp, returning citizens were able to confer and learn coping skills from counselors. The annual gathering was started in 2020 by Aaron Kinzel, a faculty member in the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Criminology and Criminal Justice program.
The camp gets support from grants and fundraisers, and there is no cost to the participants. Supporters of the camp include the Michigan Association of Re-Entry Support/Youth Justice Fund and The Michigan Justice Fund. This year, there were fifteen people in attendance. Kinzel brings a well-informed perspective, having served prison time himself before moving into the academic world. He said it’s important to get people who’ve been incarcerated away from the distra...
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- Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes | ABJ Episode
- Runtime
- 27:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: We'll examine the 2023 crime data from the Detroit Police Department that showed a dramatic drop in homicides and violent crime.
Host Stephen Henderson has a wide-ranging conversation with Detroit Police Chief James White about the strategies that contributed to the huge reduction in homicides, non-fatal shootings and carjackings as compared to 2022.
White talks about the importance of partnerships – federal, state and local agencies – in helping to reduce crime. He also discusses the addition of mental health co-response teams, the hiring of more police officers, and a Community Violence Intervention initiative that have enabled the department to be more pro-active against crime.
Plus, White discusses the homicide clearance rate, if Detroit's crime stats are just following the national trend showing a drop in crime, and the investigation into two high-profile murder cases in the city.
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- Wayne State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute, United Way Racial Equity Fund | ABJ Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This week on American Black Journal: In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we get the details about Wayne State University's two-day tribute to Dr. King's life and legacy.
Guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes talks with Wayne State’s Director of Community Affairs Stacie Clayton and the event's special guest, Santita Jackson – a political analyst, radio/TV host, vocalist and the daughter of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Then, Gallant-Stokes gets the details on the newest round of Racial Equity Fund grants from United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) President & CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson. The grants total $1 million and were awarded to BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations to help them address racial inequities in the region.
Subscribe to Detroit Public Television’s YouTube Channel & Don’t miss American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56.
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- United Way for Southeastern Michigan awards latest round of Racial Equity Fund recipients
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- 10:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- United Way for Southeastern Michigan has announced the latest round of Racial Equity Fund recipients. The fund, established in 2021, aims to empower BIPOC-led organizations in Southeast Michigan by providing unrestricted grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
The initiative has given a total of $3 million to nonprofit organizations since its inception to eliminate racial disparities in the region. United Way for Southeastern Michigan's mission is to mobilize the caring power of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan to improve communities and individual lives in measurable and lasting ways.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan President & CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson sat down with guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes to share details about the latest round of grant recipients, as well as highlight the fund’s creation, purpose and how nonprofits can apply. Plus, she talks about the expansion of the Racial Equity Fund into Washtenaw County this year, offering a broader ...
