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Nonprofit organization Life Remodeled focuses on revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods

Title: Nonprofit organization Life Remodeled focuses on revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods
Runtime: 12:00
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: The President and CEO of Life Remodeled, Diallo Smith, talks with host Stephen Henderson about his nonprofit's work in Detroit neighborhoods. Smith explains how his organization repurposes vacant school buildings into Opportunity Hubs that house several nonprofit groups. Plus, he talks about his organization's latest project on the city's east side.

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Sitting down with Life Remodeled CEO | Detroit Policy Conference education panel | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Sitting down with Life Remodeled CEO | Detroit Policy Conference education panel | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: The president of the nonprofit Life Remodeled talks about his organization’s new projects and initiatives. Plus, we’ll bring you a conversation from this year’s Detroit Policy Conference, presented by the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the state of education in Michigan and its impact on the future workforce.

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April 1-15, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids

Title: April 1-15, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 7 months ago
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A Conversation on the Economy and Monetary Policy

Title: A Conversation on the Economy and Monetary Policy
Runtime: 1:00:37
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Join Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee in a fireside chat on the economy, employment and inflation.

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Addressing Language Barriers in Healthcare | Rose Khalifa, Metro Solutions

Title: Addressing Language Barriers in Healthcare | Rose Khalifa, Metro Solutions
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Rose Khalifa, CEO of Metro Solutions and a registered nurse, highlights the importance of addressing language and cultural barriers for a more accessible healthcare system.

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Title: Screenshot for your #EarthMonth show!
Runtime: 0:13
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Let's kick off #EarthMonth with a game! What will you do this month to celebrate our shared and sacred planet?

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The Caregiving Crisis: National Story, Michigan Solutions - Detroit PBS/Metro Solutions

Title: The Caregiving Crisis: National Story, Michigan Solutions - Detroit PBS/Metro Solutions
Runtime: 9:54
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Rose Khalifa, CEO of Metro Solutions and a registered nurse, shares how her personal and professional experiences have shaped her mission to support seniors and family caregivers. In this conversation, she reflects on caring for her mother and how that journey inspired her to help other families navigate the challenges of caregiving with greater access to resources and support.

She also discusses the work of her organization in connecting individuals to home and community-based services, helping families enroll in programs, and guiding caregivers through the process of becoming paid providers. From navigating healthcare systems and insurance to addressing language barriers and workforce challenges, she highlights both the obstacles and opportunities within today’s caregiving landscape.

Learn how compassion, advocacy, and practical solutions are helping families access the care they need, while also creating pathways for caregivers to find meaningful and su...

Title: What's your favorite children's book?
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Happy International Children's Book Day! We still remember our favorite books from childhood - what are yours?

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Black Church in Detroit series examines women in ministry | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Black Church in Detroit series examines women in ministry | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: In honor of Women's History Month, our “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at women in ministry. We’ll talk about an initiative that supports women who lead, preach, teach or serve in the church.

Three women faith leaders join American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson to discuss the challenges that exist for women pastors and church leaders and the importance of connecting with other women for spiritual growth and personal development.

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Michigan's Top Researcher in Neurodegenerative Disease | Women's History Month

Title: Michigan's Top Researcher in Neurodegenerative Disease | Women's History Month
Runtime: 2:04
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Michigan is home to one of the world’s leading researchers in neurodegenerative disease, Dr. Eva Feldman.

She specializes in ALS, dementia, diabetic neuropathy, and stem cell therapies - and her research is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

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Title: Detroit PBS & The Caring Community
Runtime: 1:20:35
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Detroit PBS & The Caring Community is a special program highlighting the depth and impact of the Detroit PBS Caregiving Initiative — an ongoing effort to elevate the voices, experiences and needs of caregivers across our region and beyond.

Hosted by Stephen Henderson, One Detroit Contributor and Host of American Black Journal, at the St. Patrick Senior Center in Detroit, this program brings together caregivers, community leaders and subject matter experts for a thoughtful and engaging conversation centered on the realities of caregiving today.

Through a series of powerful video segments produced by Detroit PBS and live panel discussions, the program showcases stories from caregivers and the individuals and organizations that support them. Topics include navigating financial and legal planning, the emotional and physical demands of caregiving and the importance of connection, storytelling and community in improving quality of life for both caregivers and th...

Fighting Educational Inequity - One Classroom at a Time | Women's History Month

Title: Fighting Educational Inequity - One Classroom at a Time | Women's History Month
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Meet Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball — one of the world's most cited math education researchers.

Her work proves that effective teaching is about actionable skills, not just theory. Through TeachingWorks, she's fighting educational inequity one classroom at a time.

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Little Miss Flint | Women's History Month with Detroit PBS

Title: Little Miss Flint | Women's History Month with Detroit PBS
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Meet Mari Copeny - better known as Little Miss Flint.

At just 8 years old, Mari wrote a letter to President Obama urging him to address the water crisis in her hometown of Flint, Michigan. Her letter brought nationwide attention to the crisis and led to the authorization of $100 million in water system repairs.

She's still showing up for her community today and inspiring others to do the same. Get inspired by our other Women's History Month picks: https://www.detroitpbs.org/?womens-history

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Do you recognize The Forsytes cast from other shows?

Title: Do you recognize The Forsytes cast from other shows?
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: If you know these faces, you have great taste. Name the PBS shows they're from — then treat yourself to The Forsytes, the period drama you didn't know you were missing: romance, scandal, and old money gone wrong. Streaming now on Detroit PBS Passport!

Journalism in the Right Hands | Patricia Ann Rencher

Title: Journalism in the Right Hands | Patricia Ann Rencher
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Patricia Ann Rencher was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2025 for her contributions to community-based journalism. Rencher founded Urban Aging News, a free publication that covers "all things aging" in Detroit.

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What challenges do family caregivers face? | AARP Michigan

Title: What challenges do family caregivers face? | AARP Michigan
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Cassie Thierfelder, Manager of Advocacy for AARP Michigan, highlights the growing challenges facing caregivers, including financial strain, limited training, and the increasing demand for care across Michigan communities.

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The Caregiving Crisis: National Story, Michigan Solutions - Detroit PBS/AARP Michigan

Title: The Caregiving Crisis: National Story, Michigan Solutions - Detroit PBS/AARP Michigan
Runtime: 7:16
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Cassie Thierfelder, Manager of Advocacy for AARP Michigan, shares how her work supports older adults and the family caregivers who assist them. In this conversation, she highlights the growing challenges facing caregivers, including financial strain, limited training, and the increasing demand for care across Michigan communities.

She also discusses the vital role of advocacy, community resources, and programs like the Family Caregiver Guide and 211 support line in helping caregivers navigate their responsibilities. Plus, she explains the importance of home and community-based services and the need for policy changes to ensure more people can age safely and comfortably in their own homes.

Learn how education, resources, and advocacy are working together to support caregivers and strengthen care systems, and why this work is more important than ever.

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Detroit Icon: Godmother of House, Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale

Title: Detroit Icon: Godmother of House, Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Let's talk about the Godmother of House: Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale.

Stacey Hale is a Motor City icon who became the first female DJ to play house music on Detroit's airwaves. She has performed all over the world and is a resident DJ at Spot Lite (Detroit) and Panorama Bar at Berghain (Berlin). In 2019, she was recognized for her contributions and inducted into the National Museum of African American Music.

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March 16-31, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids

Title: March 16-31, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
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We need culture change around caregiving | Claire Luz, IMPART Alliance

Title: We need culture change around caregiving | Claire Luz, IMPART Alliance
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: "We, as a society, have to be putting more value on caregiving."

Claire Luz, Executive Director of Impart Alliance, shares her journey from hands-on caregiving to leading statewide efforts to strengthen the caregiving workforce in Michigan.

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The Caregiving Crisis: National Story, Michigan Solutions - Detroit PBS/IMPART Alliance

Title: The Caregiving Crisis: National Story, Michigan Solutions - Detroit PBS/IMPART Alliance
Runtime: 13:40
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Claire Luz, Executive Director of IMPART Alliance, shares her journey from hands-on caregiving to leading statewide efforts to strengthen the caregiving workforce in Michigan. In this conversation, she discusses the growing shortage of direct care workers, the vital role of family caregivers, and innovative solutions—like mobile training units—designed to support and expand care across communities.

Learn how policy, education, and cultural change are shaping a more sustainable caregiving system—and why this work matters to us all.

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Disney’s “The Lion King” is back at the Detroit Opera House

Title: Disney’s “The Lion King” is back at the Detroit Opera House
Runtime: 16:03
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Disney’s “The Lion King” has returned to the Detroit Opera House for its sixth residency. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Zama Magudulela, who plays Rafiki, and Thembelihle Cele, who plays Nala. The two South African actors talk about what it means to be part of a show that celebrates their home country’s culture and languages. They also discuss the musical’s impact on audiences around the world. “The Lion King” runs through April 5.

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Reflecting on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson

Title: Reflecting on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson
Runtime: 8:15
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: We’ll reflect on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson by looking back at an interview he did on American Black Journal in 2015. He talks about his Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s “Global Automotive Summit,” which took place in Detroit that year. He also speaks about his efforts to create more leadership opportunities for minorities in the automotive industry.

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“The Lion King” returns to Detroit Opera House, late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy| ABJ Full Episode

Title: “The Lion King” returns to Detroit Opera House, late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy| ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Zama Magudulela and Thembelihle Cele, cast members from “The Lion King,” which is currently playing at the Detroit Opera House. Then, we’ll reflect on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson with a look back at a 2015 ABJ interview where he discussed his efforts to create more leadership opportunities for minorities in the automotive industry.

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Happy 313 Day! Let's settle some debates #313Day #Detroit #PBS

Title: Happy 313 Day! Let's settle some debates #313Day #Detroit #PBS
Runtime: 1:12
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Saturday, 3/13 was 313 day!

Detroit, let’s settle some debates…

Check out our 313 day playlist on YouTube!

#313Day #Detroit #PBS

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Looking for your next favorite period drama?

Title: Looking for your next favorite period drama?
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: That Bridgerton-shaped hole in your heart isn't going to fill itself. We got you. Six seasons of your favorite archetypes await on Detroit PBS Passport — plus The Forsytes drops March 22!

Watch Downton Abbey with PBS Passport: https://video.detroitpbs.org/show/downton-abbey/

#DowntonAbbey #Bridgerton #DetroitPBS #perioddrama #historicaldrama #historicalromance #TheForsytes #TheForsyteSaga

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Local nonprofit focuses on empowering African American boys and restoring families

Title: Local nonprofit focuses on empowering African American boys and restoring families
Runtime: 12:12
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: The nonprofit organization “Encourage Me I'm Young” has a mission of empowering African American children.

Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the Founder and President Dr. Calvin Mann to talk about two of the organization’s initiatives. One is a reading program which encourages African American fathers to read books to children. The other is National Respect Day, which will be observed on April 6.

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Title: Philanthropy and the future of Detroit
Runtime: 7:24
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Philanthropy plays a crucial role in growing a city’s economic ecosystem.

Host Stephen Henderson sat down with Sarida Scott, vice president of program at The Skillman Foundation, at this year’s Detroit Policy Conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber. They talked about the importance of philanthropy in fostering economic development and connecting with the new leadership in Detroit.

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Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 25:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: The leader of a local nonprofit, “Encourage Me I’m Young,” talks about the group’s efforts to raise the reading levels of African American boys. Plus, a conversation about the important role of philanthropy in growing Detroit’s economy and empowering children and families.

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What is the outlook for small businesses in 2026?

Title: What is the outlook for small businesses in 2026?
Runtime: 11:04
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: American Black Journal examines the outlook for small businesses in 2026. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with integrated marketing consultant Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group and a Detroit PBS board member, to talk about how small business owners can plan for the rest of the year amid ongoing challenges such as inflation, tariffs and labor shortages. Lee stresses it isn't a time to sit still, and he offers options on how entrepreneurs can maintain and grow their businesses.

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A high-tech firm is locating its headquarters in Detroit

Title: A high-tech firm is locating its headquarters in Detroit
Runtime: 5:45
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Host Stephen Henderson sat down with André Gudger, founder and CEO of Eccalon, at this year's Detroit Policy Conference presented by the Detroit Regional Chamber. Gudger's high-tech firm, based in Maryland, is locating its headquarters in Detroit at The Icon Building. He talks about why he chose Detroit over other cities, and he describes the opportunities he sees for growth in Michigan.

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Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 25:01
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: American Black Journal examines the trends, challenges and opportunities for small businesses this year. Plus, we’ll talk with the head of a Maryland-based technology firm that’s expanding to Detroit. And we’ll remember baseball trailblazer Ron Teasley.

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March 1-15, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids

Title: March 1-15, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 9 months ago
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Examining Black presence in the Bible and a look at “Faith in Detroit” | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Examining Black presence in the Bible and a look at “Faith in Detroit” | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Our “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at African presence in the Bible. We’ll examine the historical evidence that challenges the idea that the biblical text is solely focused on Europeans.

Also, we’ll have details on a new project that encourages Metro Detroiters to share stories about faith and resilience.

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Black Church in Detroit series examines Black history in the Bible for Black History Month

Title: Black Church in Detroit series examines Black history in the Bible for Black History Month
Runtime: 11:43
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: For Black History Month, our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines Black history in the biblical context. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Dr. Theron Williams, president and founder of The Bible is Black History Institute, about African presence in the Bible. He has written several books exploring the facts and historical evidence that show the significant role of Black people in the Scriptures and discusses why it's important to emphasize this information.

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"Faith in Detroit" Extended Web Version | American Black Journal

Title: "Faith in Detroit" Extended Web Version | American Black Journal
Runtime: 30:58
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the @revwilliamdanaher, rector of @ChristChurchCranbrook, and the Rev. Dr. Theodore Turman, president of the Ecumenical Theological Seminary, to talk about the launch of a new four-year initiative titled, "Faith in Detroit." The three met at Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills to talk about the project led by Fr. Danaher and supported by a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Fr. Danaher explains how the project will build a new ecosystem of compelling storytelling, focusing on how faith is experienced in Detroit and how Metro Detroiters have faith in the city of Detroit. He gives details on how the initiative will work, and he talks about the project's collaborators including Detroit PBS, which is the lead storytelling media partner. Dr. Turman speaks to how the Ecumenical Theological Seminary is a partner, and explains what attracted him to the project. He also talks about the meaning of faith and the impact of storytel...

George Clinton Extended Web Version | American Black Journal

Title: George Clinton Extended Web Version | American Black Journal
Runtime: 32:00
Date posted: 9 months ago
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George Clinton and Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd on recording at United Sound Systems Recording Studios

Title: George Clinton and Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd on recording at United Sound Systems Recording Studios
Runtime: 12:06
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: American Black Journal contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ sits down for a conversation with Dr. Funkenstein — George Clinton — and fellow funk artist and producer Maurice "Pirahnahead" Herd at the Detroit Opera House. Clinton, founder of Parliament-Funkadelic, reflects on his love for Detroit and his attempts to get on the Motown label early in his career. He and Herd talk about recording in Detroit at United Sound Systems Recording Studios for many years and explain why it was such a special place to produce their music.

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Brian Taylor on his role as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop”

Title: Brian Taylor on his role as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop”
Runtime: 9:17
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Actor and Detroit-area native Brian Taylor joins host Stephen Henderson to talk about his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the production of "The Mountaintop" currently playing at Detroit Public Theatre through March 8. The award-winning, two-person play reimagines the events that took place on the night before Dr. King's assassination in 1968. Taylor talks about working with an acting coach to prepare for the role, and he explains what he studied about Dr. King to get into character.

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Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop”, Dr. Funkenstein, Sphinx performance| ABJ Full Episode

Title: Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop”, Dr. Funkenstein, Sphinx performance| ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: ear from Brian Taylor about his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop.” Plus, George Clinton, also known as Dr. Funkenstein, and Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd talk about creating and recording music at Detroit’s United Sound Systems Recording Studios. Also, listen to a cello performance from Sphinx Competition winner Andres Sanchez.

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Title: The Elderly Brothers Trio Banjo Story
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Catch folk music favorites the The Elderly Brothers Trio this month on Detroit PBS then join us for their live benefit performance April 22 at the Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak. Tickets are $30 through Detroit PBS or the box office.

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Oral history project preserves the legacy of Detroit women in jazz

Title: Oral history project preserves the legacy of Detroit women in jazz
Runtime: 9:49
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Oral historian Veronica Johnson has partnered with the Detroit Sound Conservancy to create the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project. The project digitizes and archives interviews with women in Detroit’s jazz scene. One Detroit contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ talks with Johnson about the women who have shaped Detroit’s jazz scene and how their stories are being preserved.

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Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, a symbol against racism

Title: Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, a symbol against racism
Runtime: 12:19
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: It was a photo of a hug between two Cleveland Indian teammates after winning Game 4 of the 1948 World Series that you might say went viral in its day. The hug was between Polish-American pitcher Steve Gromek, a Hamtramck native, and outfielder Larry Doby, the second Black player to break baseball’s color barrier. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota examines the controversy surrounding the photo and how it’s being remembered today.

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Iconic photo from 1948 World Series, preserving contributions of women in jazz | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Iconic photo from 1948 World Series, preserving contributions of women in jazz | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: How a 1948 photo of two baseball players hugging after a World Series Game 4 victory became a symbol of racial harmony and unity. Plus, American Black Journal looks at an oral history project that’s preserving the legacies of Detroit’s women jazz artists.

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February 1-15, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids

Title: February 1-15, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 9 months ago
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February 16-28, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids

Title: February 16-28, 2026 Birthday Buddies | PBS Kids
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 9 months ago
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New Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. documentary on Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS

Title: New Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. documentary on Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS
Runtime: 12:56
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: American Black Journal previews the new PBS documentary series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. called "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History."

Host Stephen Henderson discusses the film's content with its co-executive producers and directors, Sara Wolitzky and Phil Bertelsen. They explain why Dr. Gates chose to explore the historical relationship and connection between Black and Jewish Americans.

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Gerald McBride releases memoir chronicling how faith and resilience guided his professional journey

Title: Gerald McBride releases memoir chronicling how faith and resilience guided his professional journey
Runtime: 11:07
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: American Black Journal is kicking off Black History Month by talking with veteran Detroit broadcaster and filmmaker Gerald McBride whose career in Black radio has spanned more than four decades.

Host Stephen Henderson talks with McBride about his new memoir titled, "God and the DJ," which chronicles McBride's professional path as a radio personality and the role faith and resilience played in that journey.

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Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America" | ABJ Full Episode

Title: Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America" | ABJ Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: Longtime radio personality Gerald McBride discusses his new memoir and the importance of Black radio in Detroit.

Plus, a preview of the new PBS documentary from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. focusing on the historical relationship between the Black and Jewish communities.

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Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church | American Black Journal Full Episode

Title: Black Church in Detroit series examines youth in the church | American Black Journal Full Episode
Runtime: 26:47
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description: Our “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at how to engage young people in the church. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Pastor Ovella Davis of Always in Jesus' Presence Ministries, Rev. Jonathan Betts Fields from Hartford Memorial Baptist Church and Bishop Herman Starks of Christ Truth International Ministries of Deliverance. They discuss why some young African Americans attend church on a regular basis, while others stay away.

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