Season 43

My Brother’s Keeper in Detroit / Detroit Neighborhoods
Plans to support black men and boys; stabilizing Detroit neighborhoods. Ep 4343.
My Brother’s Keeper in Detroit / Detroit Neighborhoods

MMSDC President / Men’s Empowerment Conference
The new President of MMSDC; men’s empowerment conference. Ep 4342.
MMSDC President / Men’s Empowerment Conference

HistoryMakers Day of Service / Sculptor Austen Brantley
Black leaders go back to school to inspire students; sculptor takes the art world by storm
HistoryMakers Day of Service / Sculptor Austen Brantley

STEM Education / Detroit Head Start Learning Network
Prepping students for STEM careers; getting low-income families a head start in education.
STEM Education / Detroit Head Start Learning Network

36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
We discuss the 36th anniversary of the Detroit Jazz Festival. Ep 4339.
36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival

President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" / Julian Bond
A discussion on efforts to provide African-American youth educational opportunities & more
President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" / Julian Bond

Voting Rights Act 50th Anniversary / Chene Park turns 30
50 years after the VRA, the struggle continues; Chene Park turns 30. Ep 4337.
Voting Rights Act 50th Anniversary / Chene Park turns 30

African World Festival / Remembering Mel Farr
Celebrating 50 years of the Wright Museum; remembering Mel Farr. Ep 4336.
African World Festival / Remembering Mel Farr

Minority Businesses / Detroit Kitchen Connect
Ensuring minority-owned businesses are including in Detroit’s revitalization. Ep 4335.
Minority Businesses / Detroit Kitchen Connect

Natl. Medical Assn. Convention / Detroit Wayne Mental Health
A look at health, wellness, and fitness in the black community. Ep 4334.
Natl. Medical Assn. Convention / Detroit Wayne Mental Health

Detroit 1967 Project / Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc.
48th anniv. of the Detroit riots; two organizations help young people succeed. Ep 4333.
Detroit 1967 Project / Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc.

Supporting Detroit’s Youth / BALL Foundation / Racquet Up
State of the black child in Detroit; BALL Foundation Camp; Racquet Up Detroit. Ep 4332.
Supporting Detroit’s Youth / BALL Foundation / Racquet Up

Forgotten Harvest 25th Anniversary / Child Author Eden Comer
Forgotten Harvest fights hunger; local girl publishes her first book. Ep 4331.
Forgotten Harvest 25th Anniversary / Child Author Eden Comer

The South Carolina Church Shootings
This episode is discusses hate crimes, civil rights, and gun laws.
The South Carolina Church Shootings

Black Fatherhood / ARISE Detroit!
We discuss a new book on Black Fatherhood and the 9th annual Arise Detroit event. Ep 4329.
Black Fatherhood / ARISE Detroit!

Best of American Black Journal
We take a look back at some of this year’s memorable interviews.
Best of American Black Journal

A Conversation with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy
An in-depth conversation with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Ep 4327.
A Conversation with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy

Reading Works / Ford Freedom Awards and Wright Museum
Reading Works organization and the Ford Freedom Awards. Ep 4326.
Reading Works / Ford Freedom Awards and Wright Museum

Super Business Girl / McDonald’s Celebration Gospel Tour
Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur; McDonald's shares the joy of gospel music. Ep 4325.
Super Business Girl / McDonald’s Celebration Gospel Tour

Law Enforcement Reform / M-1 Rail Project
Law enforcement reform measures; M-1 rail project updates. Ep 4324.
Law Enforcement Reform / M-1 Rail Project

Advice for Entrepreneurs / Children’s Literacy
Helping entrepreneurs succeed in Detroit; literacy and health movement for Detroit youth.
Advice for Entrepreneurs / Children’s Literacy

President Lincoln’s Legacy / Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln’s legacy; impact of the Emancipation Proclamation. Ep 4322.
President Lincoln’s Legacy / Emancipation Proclamation

Jackets for Jobs / Diversity in Science Fiction
Jackets for Jobs turns 15; African-Americans in science fiction. Ep 4321.
Jackets for Jobs / Diversity in Science Fiction

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence / Tribute to Viola Liuzzo
Congresswoman Lawrence discusses new leadership role and WSU honors Viola Liuzzo. Ep 4320.