American Black Journal

Applications are open for the City of Detroit’s annual summer jobs program, Grow Detroit’s Young Talent. The program provides summer job opportunities for Detroiters, ages 14-24, in a variety of… Read More »City of Detroit accepting applications for annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program

The Michigan Department of Education and Library of Michigan have named Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd as the state’s new poet laureate. Boyd is only the third poet laureate… Read More »Detroit native Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third-ever poet laureate

Jazz, techno, rock and roll – Detroit has played a pioneering role in many genres of music, but perhaps none more so than in the development of funk – as… Read More »‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ documentary explores the evolution of funk music and its connection to Detroit

Detroit’s religious community grew significantly during The Great Migration of the 20th century when millions of African Americans left the South in search of a better life.   The Great… Read More »Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration

Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the effects of the virus continue to be felt across Michigan, especially within African American communities. A study,… Read More »Study examines the long-term impact of the pandemic on Michigan residents

The Michigan Chronicle recently honored 50 outstanding Black women leaders at its 18th Annual “Women of Excellence” Awards. The awards highlight the extraordinary contributions of Black women in Michigan, recognizing… Read More »Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 ‘Women of Excellence’ Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is making a stop at the Detroit Opera House March 14-16 as part of its 2024-25 U.S. tour. The performance celebrates the life and… Read More »Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings special performances to Detroit Opera House during its 2025 U.S. Tour

Teen HYPE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people in the Detroit area, presents an upcoming theater production that explores what happens when the worlds of two Detroit teens… Read More »Teen HYPE’s “Two Detroits” play explores youth, identity and social divides in Detroit

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is kicking off a year-long celebration to mark its 60th anniversary. Established in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright, the museum… Read More »Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates 60 years of Black history and culture in Detroit

A new American Experience documentary, “Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP,” premieres Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. on PBS.  Under the leadership of NAACP President Walter White, from… Read More »The NAACP’s legacy: Discussing Walter White, DEI and more with leaders from the Detroit NAACP