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Carlton Pearson - Controversial televangelist explains his doctrine of inclusion.

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8/17 & 8/21
Media and the Mayor - Media panel answers the fairness of coverage of the Detroit Mayoral scandal.

8/28
Driving - Lawmaker challenges the Michigan Drivers Responsibility Act.

8/31 & 9/4
Taylor Case - A reporter's inquiry helps free two teen murder suspects.

9/21 & 9/25
Obama v. McCain - A panel evaluates the 2008 Presidential candidates.

9/28
Community Health - A Detroit health care agency provides low cost care to underinsured citizens.

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American Black Journal

American Black Journal (ABJ), produced by WTVS Detroit Public Television, is one of America's longest-running locally produced series, premiering in 1968.

Today, American Black Journal continues to be a vibrant and provocative forum for newsmakers, celebrities and everyday people.

With nearly 40 years of weekly programs, American Black Journal is a window into American history. Guests such as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Roots author Alex Haley, and former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young have given us a fascinating glimpse into African American history, politics and culture. Hear what they had to say in our educational Online Archive, produced in partnership with MATRIX: Center for Humane Arts, Letters and Social Science Online at Michigan State University.

Comments, questions, compliments? Send us an email.

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Watch ABJ Sundays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. ET. Also available any time for one week after broadcast to Comcast Digital customers with ON DEMAND. ABJ also airs on CW50 Thursday mornings at 6:30 a.m. ET.

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Search Back to News & Public Affairs Program Host Cliff Russell This Week (8/10 & 8/14) Carlton Pearson - Controversial televangelist explains his doctrine of inclusion. Coming Soon 8/17 & 8/21 Media and the Mayor - Media panel answers the fairness of coverage of the Detroit Mayoral scandal. 8/28 Driving - Lawmaker challenges the Michigan Drivers Responsibility Act. 8/31 & 9/4 Taylor Case - A reporter's inquiry helps free two teen murder suspects. 9/21 & 9/25 Obama v. McCain - A panel evaluates the 2008 Presidential candidates. 9/28 Community Health - A Detroit health care agency provides low cost care to underinsured citizens. On Demand See this week's episode of American Black Journal again On Demand.	American Black Journal American Black Journal (ABJ), produced by WTVS Detroit Public Television, is one of America's longest-running locally produced series, premiering in 1968. Today, American Black Journal continues to be a vibrant and provocative forum for newsmakers, celebrities and everyday people. With nearly 40 years of weekly programs, American Black Journal is a window into American history. Guests such as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Roots author Alex Haley, and former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young have given us a fascinating glimpse into African American history, politics and culture. Hear what they had to say in our educational Online Archive, produced in partnership with MATRIX: Center for Humane Arts, Letters and Social Science Online at Michigan State University. Comments, questions, compliments? Send us an email. Program Schedule Watch ABJ Sundays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. ET. Also available any time for one week after broadcast to Comcast Digital customers with ON DEMAND. ABJ also airs on CW50 Thursday mornings at 6:30 a.m. ET. Get posts to the ABJ Blog by Email	Get Updates Sign up for FREE weekly News & Public Affairs highlights via email. TV Worth Supporting Support News & Public Affairs on DPTV
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