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American Black Journal
McDonald’s Black History Art Contest
Detroit-area McDonald’s owners are celebrating Black History Month with an art contest for local students. The annual competition invites teens to submit original works of art that capture a significant person or moment in black history. George N'Namdi, Owner of N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art; Mindy Mitchell, an art teacher at Cass Tech HS; and Savarior Service, a McDonald's owner join us.
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