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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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Walt Douglas: The Activist Entrepreneur
26:42
We talk with Detroit businessman, Walt Douglas, about his new book. Episode 4211.
A Conversation with Dave Bing
26:54
Former mayor, Dave Bing, discusses the challenges and accomplishments of his term. E 4210.
A Conversation with Kevyn Orr
26:46
An in-depth discussion with Detroit Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr. Episode 4209.
Steven talks with 2 Tuskegee Airmen and Freedom House is highlighted. Episode 4208.
Obesity in African-American Women / Detroit Training Center
26:44
Health concerns for overweight women, and a local agency helps Detroiters find work.
Detroit Future City
26:46
An in-depth discussion about the Detroit of the future. Episode 4206.
Jim Crow Museum/Detroit City Coming Back
26:46
A FRANK DISCUSSION ABOUT RACISM, RACE RELATIONS AND RACIAL STEREOTYPES. Episode 4205.
Affordable Care Act and ProsperUS Detroit
26:46
This week on American Black Journal: The Affordable Care Act and ProsperUS Detroit. 4204
Restructuring Detroit's Finances
26:47
An examination of Detroit's financial problems. Episode 4203.
Youth Violence / MiVote.org
26:45
An in-depth discussion about youth violence in Detroit & other urban cities. Ep 4202
Detroit Blight Authority / History Makers
26:47
The Detroit Blight Authority is highlighted. Plus two of Detroit's History Makers. Ep 4201
Education Achievement Authority / Crime Stoppers
26:50
Tyrone Winfrey, Education Achievement Authority, Crime Stoppers of Michigan. Episode 4171
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