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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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The nation's first black-owned TV station; Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Little Willie John.
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Loretta Davis of Institute for Population Health; Khali Sweeney of Downtown Boxing Gym.
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We reflect on the work of Dr. King and discuss the efforts to further his vision. E 4212.
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We talk with Detroit businessman, Walt Douglas, about his new book. Episode 4211.
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Former mayor, Dave Bing, discusses the challenges and accomplishments of his term. E 4210.
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An in-depth discussion with Detroit Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr. Episode 4209.
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Health concerns for overweight women, and a local agency helps Detroiters find work.
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A FRANK DISCUSSION ABOUT RACISM, RACE RELATIONS AND RACIAL STEREOTYPES. Episode 4205.
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This week on American Black Journal: The Affordable Care Act and ProsperUS Detroit. 4204
