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American Black Journal

2016 Ford Freedom Awards

The contributions of African-American men will be front and center at this year’s Ford Freedom Awards celebration. Charles H. Wright Museum CEO Juanita Moore and Vice President Lanesha Debardelaben join us to share details about the star-studded event that is presented by the Ford Motor Company and benefits the Wright Museum. Episode 4432/Seg 1.

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