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Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion business district sees resurgence after years of decline

Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion, a bustling business district, has a storied past. The Avenue became a destination for shoppers after World War II. Its decline started a couple of decades later. Now, a surge of new restaurants and specialty shops are filling the vacant storefronts. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talks with Black business owners about the Avenue’s history and future.

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Tavis Smiley discusses his new book, career, and other projects. Ep 4303.
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Domestic violence in the world of sports; Focus HOPE’s upcoming fundraiser. Ep 4301.
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A look at the issues surrounding the death of unarmed teenager, Michael Brown. Ep 4237
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The world’s largest free jazz festival is turning 35 years old this year. Episode 4236.
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