Episode 4007 - Downtown Development and Preservation.
Downtown development and preservation are often at odds in this city. Stephen Henderson talks to a guy who considers himself an advocate for both, George Jackson of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. He talks about new projects in Detroit and why some people think he is one of the worst people in the world.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
George Jackson , President & CEO, Detroit Economic Growth Corp.
Air Date: 2/28/10

Episode 4006 - Post Racial America.
Post racial America is a concept we’ve heard increasingly since the election of Barack Obama.  Believing that is a reality or even an ideal is a fairly layered discussion.  But the idea that we are beyond race has been challenged these last couple of weeks.  Popular culture, social networking and the jury room of the U.S. District Court were all hot spots for race talk.  We’re talking race in 2010.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Desiree Cooper , Author & Journalist
Alicia Nails , Lecturer, Wayne State University
Air Date: 2/21/10

Episode 4005 - Census Year Again.
It's Census year again and the stakes couldn't be higher for Detroit or for Michigan. Stephen Henderson talks with local organizers about efforts to get the count right. Also he talks with a campaign finance expert about the impact locally of a recent Supreme Court Decision. Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Vincent L. Kountz , Partnership Coordinator, U.S. Census Bureau
Ken Darga , Demographer, State of Michigan
Rich Robinson , Ex. Dir. Michigan Campaign Finance Network
Air Date: 2/14/10

Episode 4004 - Governor Granholm's State of the State Address.
Governor Granholm's last State of the State address laid down an ambitious agenda for reform. Will it work? Two members of the State Legislature are interviewed. Are you ready to declare your intentions to make Southeast Michigan a better place?
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Sen. Buzz Thomas, (D), Michigan - Detroit
Rep. Bert Johnson, (D), Michigan - Highland Park
Nichole Christian , Declare Detroit
Francis Grunow, Declare Detroit
Air Date: 2/07/10

Episode 4003 - Michigan Cities.
They are talking about Michigan cities today on ABJ, how they are run and how they get help from the State when they don't run well.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Darnell Earley , City Manager, Saginaw
Marcus Hudson, Senior Director, BBK
Air Date: 1/31/10

Episode 4002 - Terrorism in 2010.
Terrorism has worked its way back into the headlines and Michigan is at the center of the storm. How will we react to terrorism in 2010? Are we comfortable with the FBI infiltrating mosques? Stephen Henderson tackles the questions that intermingle Islam, global politics and Civil Liberties.

Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Dawud Walid , Council on American Islamic Relations
Craig Fahle, "The Craig Fahle Show" WDET
Steven Gray, Correspondent, TIME
Air Date: 1/17/10

Episode 4001 - A Call to Serve.
It's a new year and a challenging time for many accross the country. Today were going to talk to people who see opportunity, hope and a call to serve in the challenges ahead.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Juanita Moore, Charles H. Wright Museum
Vince Keenan, Executive Director, publius.org
Russ Russell, Chief Development Officer, Forgotten Harvest.
Air Date: 1/10/10

Episode 3935 - Being Gay in Metro Detroit.
With the recent election of the Detroit City Council Presidency, Charles Pugh just became the most visible openly gay public official in Metro Detroit. In a town whose politics are often heavily influenced by the churches, a gay City Council President seemed unlikely to say the least. Next we will talk about the state of being gay in Metro Detroit.
We will also take a look at entrepreneurship and how minority businesses are faring in this tough economic time.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Louis Green , President, Michigan Minority Business Development Council
Alicia Skillman , Executive Director, Triangle Foundation
Bernadette Brown , Director of Policy, Triangle Foundation
Air Date: 12/10/09, 5:30pm

Episode 3934 - Fixing What's Broken.
Recent years of City Hall drama in Detroit has put reform of the ballot in the form of a Charter Commission this past fall. Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with: Freman Hendrix, Chair, City of Detroit 2009-2012 Charter Commission and Jenice Mitchell Ford, Vice-Chair, City of Detroit 2009-2012 Charter Commission.
Air Date: Thanksgiving 11/26/09, 5:30pm, repeats Thursday 12/3/09, 5:30pm

Episode 3933 - Child Abuse .
It is a problem that is nearly impossible to quantify – child abuse. The sensitive nature of the crime and the complications of the intervention help keep this devastating problem hidden, un-reported and not discussed, yet we see the far reaching results from miner and severe personal issues to crime, teen age pregnancies and more. Today we will also discuss the impact of the economy and what can be done to stop the cycle of abuse.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with:
Jack Kresnak, President & CEO, Michigan's Children. Air Date: 11/15/09

Episode 3932 - Detroit's New City Council .
Detroit's newly elected City Council has 5 new faces, a majority. Four of those five are in their 30's, making this one of the youngest City Councils in recent memory. Also from the Detroit Writing Group, Myriha Burton, Citywide Poets and Cass Tech Senior, and Terry Blackhawk, PhD, Executive Director, InsideOut, Detroit.
Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with James Tate, Detroit City Coucilman Elect., and Andre L. Spivey, Detroit City Coucilman Elect. Air Date: 11/8/09

Episode 3931 - Detroit's Financial Situation .
News reports and politicians talk of Detroit’s dire financial situation, and throw around words like ‘receivership’,and 'Chapter 9’. Do the politicians and the general public truly understand Detroit’s financial mess? Who has control? Where do the unions fall on this conversation? Who holds the financial power? Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with Marcus Hudson, Senior Director, BBK. Air Date: 10/25/09

Episode 3930 - Health Care Reform .
Recently the most passionate public & political debates have been over Health Care Reform with both sides crying foul. Can the current system sustain itself, or is health care overhaul eminent? If it is, what will reform look like? We talk about the plight of city hospitals. Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with Iris A. Taylor, Ph.D., RN, President, Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Air Date: 10/18/09

Episode 3929 - United Negro College Fund .
As the Detroit public schools fight to retain students in the district, what is the next step for graduating Seniors? We will learn about opportunities for minority students heading off to College. Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with Leslie Andrews, Area Development Director of the United Negro College Fund. Air Date: 10/11/09

Episode 3928 - The fight over Detroit City Council by District .
One of the hottest election battles in Detroit this fall has nothing to do with a specific candidate. It is the fight over how we elect our city council members. At issue: should we keep the current city wide system, or should each member represent a different part of the city. Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with Mildred Madison, President, Detroit League of Women Voters. Air Date: 9/27/09

Episode 3927 - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” .
As we count down to the Sept. 27 debut of Ken Burns’ new film The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, a star of the film stops by American Black Journal. Hear Shelton Johnson’s remarkable story of growing up in Detroit – and how he became a National Park Ranger dedicated to changing how African-Americans experience the parks. Air Date: 9/20/09

Episode 3926 - “Man UP! Let’s Talk Health” .
Detroit Lions great Freddie Scott and Bill Toples discuss the “Man UP! Let’s Talk Health” campaign sponsored by 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit. Learn how the group is fighting prostate cancer – and tackling other big issues in metro Detroit.
Air Date: 9/13/09

Episode 3925 - Crisis in the Detroit Public Schools .
The Detroit Public Schools are in crisis. President Obama's Education Secretary calls the District ground zero. The System's state appointed manager says it could go bankrupt, and Detroit's Mayor has opened the door to charter schools. How did the schools fall so far so fast? Coming up on the Journal, Stephen Henderson of The Detroit Free Press talks with Keith Johnson, President, Detroit Federation of Teachers, about how the Schools can be fixed. Air Date: 8/2/09

Episode 3924 - Detroit City Council Election .
With 167 candidates competing for 9 seats on Detroit City Council, the election is in many ways a city wide popularity contest with name recognition more important than experience. Coming up on the Journal, ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Steve Tobocman, Former State Representative of Southwest Detroit, and. Mildred Madison, Detroit League of Women Voters who say they have a way to fix the system and make City Council members accountable to the voters. Air Date: 7/25/09

Episode 3923 - Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History .
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History is one of Detroit's crowning cultural jewels. State of the art, 120,000 square feet, it's the largest African American Historical Museum in the World. Coming up on the Journal, ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Juanita Moore, President and CEO, Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. Air Date: 7/19/09

Episode 3922 - ARISE Detroit . Among the many non-profit groups working to re build Detroit, one of the most innovative is the relatively new organization called ARISE Detroit. It's a coalition of community groups that aim to have a a big impact on everything from child and family issues to neighborhood development to Detroit's political scene. Coming up on the Journal ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Luther Keith, Executive Director of ARISE Detroit. Air Date: 7/12/09

Episode 3921 - Neighborhood Service Organization .
SAME SHOW REPEATED FROM 6/28/09. Air Date: 7/5/09

Episode 3921 - Neighborhood Service Organization . For more than 50 years Neighborhood Service Organization has been a force in Southeast Michigan. While its mission to help strengthen and empower communities and keep families together and help people in need has been unwavering, it has grown over the years into a very diverse and multi faceted organization. Coming up on the Journal ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Sheilah P. Clay, President and CEO, Neighborhood Service Organization. Air Date: 6/28/09

Episode 3920 - Federal Corruption Investigation - City of Detroit . The City of Detroit is arguably in more turmoil right now than any other major U.S. city. In addition to the bankruptcy of General Motors and the city's crushing financial problems, a Federal Corruption Investigation has turned the political world upside down. Coming up on the Journal ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks about the City's crisis and the leadership we need with Detroit City Council President, Ken Cockrel Jr.
Air Date: 6/21/09

Episode 3919 - Education in the Detroit Public Schools. The U.S. Secretary of Education said recently that Detroit is ground zero for education in the United States. ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Emergency Financial Manager of the Detroit Public Schools, Robert C. Bobb. Air Date: 5/17/09

Episode 3918 - Baker's Keyboard Lounge. It is one of the worlds oldest jazz clubs, but now as Baker's celebrates its 75th anniversary, this institution at Livernois and 8 Mile in Detroit is in danger of closing. ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Baker's Owner John Calvert about the Clubs history, importance and how it can be saved. Air Date: 5/10/09

Episode 3917 - Detroit City Council Race. An epic war for Detroit City Council has been taking shape. It involves as many as 400 people battling for 9 seats. ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Detroit City Council Candidates Charles Pugh , and James Tate. Air Date: 5/3/09

Episode 3916 - Detroit Public Schools Crisis. As the Detroit Public Schools crisis deepens and each day brings new revelations of mismanagement, ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with State Senator Hansen Clarke who says he has a plan to fix the system. Air Date: 4/26/09

Episode 3915 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Child - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with the President and CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, Dara T. Munson about mentoring. Air Date: 4/19/09

Episode 3914 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with the President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP, Rev. Wendell Anthony about the May 3 event at the Cobo Center, 54th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. Air Date: 4/05/09

Episode 3913 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with the President & CEO of Detroit City Connect, Dr. Geneva J. Williams about how Foundations are shifting their missions in these tough economic times. Air Date: 3/29/09

Episode 3912 - Wayne Co. Sheriff Warren Evans - Sheriff Evans attempts to overcome his Kilpatrick association to become Detroit mayor. Air Date: 2/15/09

Episode 3911 - Ken Cockrel Jr. - Detroit's interim Mayor makes his case for the permanent job. Air Date: 2/08/09

Episode 3910 - Rev. Nicholas Hood - The former city council member wants to bring integrity to the mayor's office. Air Date: 2/05/09

Episode 3909 - Freman Hendrix - After a disappointing loss to Mayor Kilpatrick in 2005, Hendrix wants to be mayor. Air Date: 1/25/09

Episode 3908 - Dave Bing - Former Piston great and highly successful businessman explains why he should Detroit's next mayor. Air Date: 1/18/09

Episode 3907 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson discusses the 30th anniversary of the Black Family Development community organization. Air Date: 1/11/09

Episode 3906 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey about the possibility that Mayor Cockrel and Rev. Nicholas Hood will have their names removed from the Detroit Mayoral ballot. Air Date: 11/23/08

Episode 3905 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks about what Barack Obama's victory means to Africans with Nigerian author Paschal Eze. Air Date: 11/13/08

Episode 3904 - ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks with John Broad of Crime Stoppers about keeping schools safe from crime. Air Date: 11/2/08

Episode 3903 - Has General Colin Powell's endorsement of Democrat Barack Obama given the okay to other Republicans? ABJ host Lloyd Jackson talks to two African American GOP supporters who are thinking Obama. Air Date: 10/26/08

Episode 3902 - Host Lloyd Jackson examines the Detroit Mayoral candidates with Bankole Thompson of the Michigan Chronicle. Also, author Jeffrey Miller discusses his new audio book "Up From the Under." Air Date: 10/19/08

Episode 3901 - The Obama Factor - Guest host Lloyd Jackson discusses the role that race may play in this year's Presidential Election. Air Date: 10/12/08

Episode 3825 - The Viviane Diary - 17-year-old author Fatoumata Manjang from The Gambia discusses her new book. Air Date: 7/20/08

Episode 3824 - DPS - Former Detroit Public Schools Superintendent William Coleman and his attorney Bert Marks discuss Coleman's plea in a Federal contracting case in Dallas, and Coleman also comments on his tenure at DPS and the challenges that now face the district. In a separate interview with host Cliff Russell, current DPS School Board President, Dr. Carla Scott refutes Coleman's criticism of the current administration and also discusses the DPS budget crisis. Air Date: 7/6/08

Episode 3823 - BRANDON SPIGHT - Spight was a senior at U-D Jesuit in Detroit when he was stricken by an AVM in his brain and died shortly after. Spight's parents discuss his life and their amazing tribute to him. Air Date: 6/29/08

Episode 3822 - OBAMA RALLY - The ABJ crew has an inside look at the recent Barack Obama rally at Joe Louis Arena. Air Date: 6/22/08

Episode 3821 - OBAMA V. MCCAIN - Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free Press, radio host Karen Dumas, and Plane Ideas think tank director Greg Thrasher discuss campaign 2008. Air Date: 6/15/08

Episode 3820 - WILL ROBINSON/BLACK EXPO - Detroit Free Press Blogger Eric Pate reflects on the life of coaching legend and scout Will Robinson. Ken Harris, the CEO of the International Black Expo previews Buy Black Weekend. Air Date: 5/25/08

Episode 3819 - INVESTING IN AFRICA - Michael Sudarkasa, the CEO of the Africa Business Group discusses how China is investing billions of dollars in Africa. Air Date: 5/18/08

Episode 3818 - REV. WRIGHT - Local church leaders speak out on the Reverend Wright controversy. Air Date: 5/11/08

Episode 3817 - TEEN PANEL - What do teens think about the future of jobs, education and the Metro Detroit region? Host Cliff Russell sits with a panel of teens whose answers may surprise you. Air Date: 4/27/08

Episode 3816 - Cliff Russell speaks with Detroit Chapter NAACP executive director Heaster Wheeler about the Obama candidacy, Rev. Wright, and Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Also, Sheila McKean of the Federal Reserve Bank invites the community to participate in the Money Smart week events. Air Date: 4/20/08

Episode 3815 - Cliff Russell speaks with Karen Dumas of the Michigan Chronicle, Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free Press, and Lloyd Jackson of WJR 760 AM about the media coverage of the Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick scandal. Air Date: 4/13/08

Episode 3814 - Cliff Russell speaks with Dr. Ameka Aniagolu about his new book, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A Multicultural History of Western and World Civilization." Air Date: 4/6/08

Episode 3813 - Cliff Russell discusses the charges that have been filed against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Air Date: 3/31/08

Episode 3812 - Cliff Russell speaks with Carlton Pearson, who saw his fame, fortune, and ministry evaporate when he began preaching what he calls the "gospel of inclusion." Air Date: 2/24/08

Episode 3811 - Cliff Russell speaks with WWJ New Radio 950 city beat report Vickie Thomas, MI Chronicle Senior Editor Bankole Thompson, and Detroit Free Press investigative reporter M.L. Elrick about the text-message scandal surrounding Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Air Date: 2/17/08

Episode 3810 - Cliff Russell speaks with author Paschal Eze, who says the key to moving Africa into the economic mainstream is branding the continents 54 countries. Air Date: 2/10/08

Episode 3809 - Health Care - Wayne Bradley, CEO of the Detroit Community Health Connection joins host Cliff Russell to discuss the issue of low cost access to health care, and a school teacher discusses losing her medical insurance. Air Date: 1/27/08

Episode 3808 - Cliff Russell gives a preview of the 2008 election and its impact on the black community. Air Date: 1/20/08

Episode 3807 - Driving - Lawmaker challenges the Michigan Drivers Responsibility Act. Air Date: 1/6/08

Episode 3805 - Taylor Case - A reporter's inquiry helps free two teen murder suspects. Air Date: 12/16/07

Episode 3717 - Cliff Russell speaks with Eric Pate about coaching legend Eddie Robinson. Air Date: 1/13/08

11/4/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with "The Race Doctor," David Campt about where the Black community fits into the new trends toward diversity.

10/28/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Ray Wright of Jamm Projects about a new program on Detroit's East Side which helps keep kids off the streets on "Angel's Night." Later, Nicole Paige interviews "Big Boom," former bodyguard to Steve Harvey.

10/21/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Roberta Sanders, CEO of New Center Community Mental Health Services, about the mental health needs of the black community.

10/14/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Rep. John Conyers (D-Detroit) about current issues in Washington and Fred Hunter of "Think Detroit" about how to get young people involved in after school activities.

8/19/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with the classic jazz sound of GEQ.

7/29/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Detroit saxophonist Dave McMurray.

7/22/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Kimmie Horne from the Kimmie Horne Show.

7/15/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Dennis Coffey.

7/8/2007 - The Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by D Lee and the Edge from their newest album, Fabulous.

7/1/2007 - Nicole Paige speaks with Terrance Palmer as part of the Summer Concert Series. Palmer will also perform selections from his newest album, Love Letters.

5/20/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Vanessa Bell Armstrong about obesity.

5/13/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with security Expert Johnny May about identity theft and Judith Doss, President of the Lawrence P. Doss Scholarship Foundation.

5/6/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Lt. Col. Donald Thomas, Jr. (Ret.), President of the Tuskegee Airmen National History Museum, and Nicole Paige gives us a preview of the International Detroit Black Expo.

4/22/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Dr. Neal Barnard about eating right and reversing diabetes.

4/1/2007 - Cliff Russell speaks with Detroit Lions Hall-of-Famer Charlie Sanders.

2/25/2007 - Cliff Russell tells tells you how to get help with issues plaguing your neighborhood and Nicole Paige will bring us a sneak preview of the stage play Mixed.

2/18/2007 - Nicole Paige, filling in for Cliff Russell, speaks with Falanga Sula, founder of Homeland Care Intl. about the atrocities facing women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also, Kwandwo Akpa of Fihankra Intl. tells us how we can own 10,000 square feet of tropical land for free.