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American Black Journal
Heritage Optical Center
We talk with George Barnes, Jr., the first black owner/operator of full-service optical center in Michigan, about making history in the eye care industry. Barnes gives back to community through scholarships and jobs. He has also teamed up with former Mayor Dave Bing to provide free vision care for the young men in the Bing Youth Institute’s mentoring program. Episode 4419/Segment 3.
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