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Child Author Eden Comer

Joining Stephen Henderson is 11-year-old author Eden Comer and her father Carlton Comer, who doubles as her editor. The story focuses on two cats, Smoke and Coal, who have to overcome bullying from another cat. Although Eden has not herself been a victim of bullying, she cares deeply about the issue and hopes her book will help shed light on the subject. Episode 4331/Segment 3.

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Lessons Learned from Ferguson
26:46
A look at the issues surrounding the death of unarmed teenager, Michael Brown. Ep 4237
35th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
26:45
The world’s largest free jazz festival is turning 35 years old this year. Episode 4236.
Housing Bias / Sunrise on the Detroit River
26:46
Discrimination in the housing market; new photo book features the Detroit River. Ep 4235.
M-1 Rail Streetcar Project / Life Remodeled Cody Project
26:45
Impact of M-1 project; Cody High School gets a major renovation. Episode 4234.
Childhood Development / The Success of White Construction
26:46
Childhood development in Michigan; success of Detroit-based White Construction. Ep 4233.
Underground Railroad Conference / Bridging Lost Gaps Program
26:45
Underground Railroad conference comes to town; Detroiter inspires black males. Ep 4232.
1964 Freedom Summer / ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day
26:46
Local connection to the 1964 Freedom Summer Project, plus Detroit pride goes on display.
Detroit Blight Removal Task Force / Grace Lee Boggs
26:45
We take a look at the recommendations of the Detroit Blight Removal Task Force. Ep 4230.
Celebrating Black Music Month with Regina Carter
26:46
Jazz violinist Regina Carter talks about her career and growing up in Detroit. Ep 4229.
Fatherhood / Black Singlehood
26:46
Black fathers, families, and relationships. Episode 4228.
Brown vs. Board of Education / "Belle"
26:46
Brown vs. Board of Education; discussion of groundbreaking film, "Belle." Ep 4227.
Ford Freedom/ African Liberation Day
26:45
Ford Freedom Award honors extraordinary heroes; African Liberation Day activities.
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