American Black Journal

This month marks five years since George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, setting off a worldwide protest against racial injustice. For the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, the… Read More »Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative tackles reparations and racial healing

Black Leaders Detroit is once again putting wheels to purpose with the 2025 Ride for Equity, a cycling event designed to raise funds and awareness for equitable funding practices for… Read More »Black Leaders Detroit launches 1,645-mile Ride for Equity to support Black entrepreneurs

A key piece of civil rights history has been permanently relocated to Michigan where its powerful story will be preserved and shared. The Henry Ford in Dearborn has acquired the… Read More »Historic Jackson Home finds a new home at The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village

As small businesses continue to face challenges from rising costs, labor shortages and a shifting economic landscape under a new presidential administration, an upcoming workshop will help entrepreneurs navigate through… Read More »Upcoming small business workshop addresses economic uncertainty for entrepreneurs, business owners

“The Central Park Five,” a gripping opera by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, is coming to the Detroit Opera House for performances on May 10, 16 and 18. The opera… Read More »‘The Central Park Five’ opera brings gripping story of racial injustice to Detroit Opera stage

Across the United States, Black churches overflowed with vibrant worship, soulful music and powerful preaching for Easter as congregants gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. For African Americans, Easter… Read More »The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

Bookstock, metro Detroit’s largest used book and media sale, returns for its 21st year to Laurel Park Place in Livonia on April 27-May 4. The event offers nearly 400,000 used… Read More »Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest

New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander is on a mission to change the world one word at a time. Alexander, who is also an award-winning poet, Emmy-winning television producer… Read More »Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series

As technology continues to expand, so does the need for cybersecurity experts. Yet, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 18% of African Americans currently work in the… Read More »Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

Eye Care For Detroit, a nonprofit organization created by Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr., is helping Detroit residents who are homebound and underserved get access to vision care. The organization operates… Read More »Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit