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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on her family’s legacy, her priorities for the city and more

Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield for an interview about her family's legacy in Detroit, her historic victory as the City of Detroit's first woman mayor, and her administration’s current priorities. Mayor Sheffield also reflects on the people who inspired her political career and the challenges Detroit faces.

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Examining Detroit 1967 Media Coverage / City Rising from the
26:45
Has Detroit media coverage changed since the 1967 rebellion? Ep 4539.
Men of Excellence Awards / Detroit 1967 Uprising Commemorati
26:45
Celebrating achievements of Black men; community event remembers Detroit ‘67. Ep 4538.
President Trump’s Policies / Police Shootings
26:45
Impact of President Trump’s policies on minorities; acquittals of police officers. Ep 4537
DPS Community District / Detroit 67: Perspectives
26:45
A chat with DPS superintendent; new exhibit on the 1967 rebellion. Ep 4536.
“The Jackie Wilson Story” / Transition to Success
25:31
New book recounts the life of Jackie Wilson; special report on poverty. Ep 4535.
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day / “Boys Turning 13”
25:25
Arise Detroit prepares for 11th Neighborhoods Day; new Detroit music with a message.
Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination / Dr
25:16
Book tells stories of black Detroiters; original production addresses 1967 Detroit riots.
Detroit Small Business Investment / Cinetopia Film Festival
26:45
JPMorgan Chase invests in city businesses; details on the Cinetopia Film Festival. Ep 4532
National Foster Care Month / “Colors of Cancer Race 4 Resour
26:45
A look at the state of foster care; a 6K race to raise money for cancer survivors. E 4531.
Financial Literacy for Detroiters/Construction Science Expo
26:46
New effort to help Detroiters manage their money; students get hands-on experience. E 4530
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent / Black History Mobile Museum
26:45
Young Detroiters get on-the-job experience; a traveling Black History Museum. Ep 4529.
Motown the Musical / Human Trafficking
26:45
A conversation with Berry Gordy; raising awareness about human trafficking. Ep 4528.
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