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National Foster Care Month highlights growing need for foster families in Michigan

May is National Foster Care Month. In Michigan, approximately 10,000 children are currently in foster care and there are only about 6,000 foster parents, according to Judson Center, highlighting an ongoing need for additional foster families. “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Judson Center Chief Strategy Officer George Winn about the needs of foster children in Michigan.

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Book Expo/Black Literacy Forum
26:46
The importance of literacy in the black community. Ep 4614
Evans History/Ad Women
26:46
Warren Evans talks about his family roots; a look at black women in advertising. Ep 4613
Detroit Homeless Continuum of Care/Equitable Dev. Initiative
26:46
An approach to get the homeless off the streets. Minority developers in Detroit. Ep 4612
Reformed/Barfield
26:44
A man goes from a killer to a graduate and author; Remembering John Barfield. Ep 4611
MLK at Wright/Hate Crimes
26:46
A celebration of MLK, an analysis of hate crimes. Ep 4610
WGPR-TV Museum/Health Fair
26:46
A Detroit museum celebrates its 1st anniversary; making the community healthier; Ep 4609
Hate Crimes/Hugs Not Bullets
24:56
Hate crimes are on the rise; local students call for hugs, not bullets. Ep 4606
Motor City Re-Store/Mend on the Move
24:58
Motor City Re-Store, plus Mend on the Move jewelry. Ep 4605
Spirit of Giving/Billy Davis
24:56
A Detroit non-profit recognizes local heroes; guitarist Billy Davis. Ep 4604
Hope Starts Here / Black Male Teachers
24:56
An episode focused on education in Detroit. Ep 4603
Michigan Science Center / Apprenticeship Expo
26:46
Preparing children and adults for jobs of today and the future. Episode 4602
Hudson-Webber Foundation/Doll Show
26:45
The Hudson Webber Foundation, Dolls of Color. Ep 4601
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