
Black Churches champion education, honoring first responders
Season 51 Episode 5 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Detroit’s Black churches champion education, and a ceremony honoring first responders.
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit" series examines the important role of the church as champions for the city's schools and students. Host Stephen Henderson learns more about the vital partnership between churches and schools. Plus, the Church of the Messiah hosts an awards ceremony honoring Detroit’s first responders for keeping residents safe during two major fires in Islandview.
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American Black Journal is a local public television program presented by Detroit PBS

Black Churches champion education, honoring first responders
Season 51 Episode 5 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit" series examines the important role of the church as champions for the city's schools and students. Host Stephen Henderson learns more about the vital partnership between churches and schools. Plus, the Church of the Messiah hosts an awards ceremony honoring Detroit’s first responders for keeping residents safe during two major fires in Islandview.
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Clip: S51 Ep5 | 3m 24s | Detroit’s first responders were honored for their heroic efforts in Islandview. (3m 24s)
Detroit Black Churches champion students’ education
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Clip: S51 Ep5 | 17m 40s | Detroit’s Black churches partner with Detroit Public Schools to champion education. (17m 40s)
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