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American Black Journal

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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Willie Horton Field of Dreams / Regional Transit Authority
26:46
Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton joins us to discuss his newest honor. Ep 4429.
HomeLIFT / Jabberwock 2016
25:46
New home ownership program in Detroit; Detroit Deltas raise money for youth. Ep 4428.
Detroit PAL Campaign / Small Business Workshop
26:46
New life coming to old Tiger Stadium; practical advice for entrepreneurs. Ep 4426.
Detroit Urban League / Major General Gwendolyn Bingham
26:48
Detroit Urban League’s major milestone; trailblazer Major General Gwen Bingham. Ep 4425.
DPS Interim Superintendent / “Writing my Wrongs”
25:39
We meet DPS’ new interim superintendent; Shaka Senghor discusses his new book. Ep 4424.
MDOT Trailblazer / The Intersection Project / Detroit 1967
25:50
A black trailblazer in MDOT; two major projects about Detroit’s 1967 uprising. Ep 4423.
Dave Bing on Detroit’s Resurgence / Career Mastered Awards
26:32
Detroit’s resurgence; celebration for women achievers. Ep 4422.
A Conversation with Kathleen Cleaver
26:46
Stephen talks with former Black Panther Party member Kathleen Cleaver.
400 Study Club / Heritage Optical Center
26:46
In honor of Black History Month, we talk with local history makers. Ep 4419.
Detroit Public School Crisis / American Heart Month
26:47
A focus on the crisis in the Detroit Public School district and some helpful health tips.
Flint Water Crisis / DABO “State of the Race” Conference
26:45
The latest in the Flint water crisis; conference tackles race in America. Ep 4417.
The District Detroit / WGPR-TV Historical Exhibit
26:46
District Detroit project; WGPR-TV 62 museum exhibit. Ep 4416.
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