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This Week (6/29 & 7/3)
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.
Next Week (7/6 & 7/10)
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.
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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.
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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.
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