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American Black Journal

On This Day of Detroit – 2/8/15

Kim Trent takes a look back at African-American life in Detroit. This week’s segment includes information about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Reverend Horace A. White, and former Mayor and Pistons great, Dave Bing. Episode 4316/Segment 2.

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