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American Black Journal
Detroit Breaks Ground on New West Riverfront Park
Construction on a new park is underway on Detroit's West Riverfront after community leaders broke ground for the new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park in May. "American Black Journal" producer AJ Walker takes viewers to the park groundbreaking to hear from the leaders responsible for bringing the park to reality and to show what it will offer children and families. Episode 5023/Segment 2
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