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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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A Detroit group working to make the city cleaner and healthier.
Hugs, Not Bullets / Healthy Piquette Program
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Youth leaders in the city of Detroit urge residents to celebrate the New Year with hugs.
Carr Center's 25th / Detroit’s Early Childhood Partnership
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A black cultural arts center in Detroit celebrates its 25th anniversary. Ep 4509.
Focus: HOPE / Cleary University in Detroit
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Stephen talks with the new CEO of the renown human rights organization, Focus:HOPE.
Harassment & Bias Incidents in Michigan Schools / U of M Div
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The country experiences a spike in harassment and bias incidents following the election.
The Case of Davontae Sanford / Motown Museum Expansion
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On the next American Black Journal, Stephen talks with Davontae Sanford.
Former Mayor Dennis Archer / Ingenuity College Preparatory I
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Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer joins Stephen for a wide-ranging interview.
Uniting for Flint / Gary Simmons Public Art Installation
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A star-studded fundraiser for Flint kids; an intl. artist’s exhibit in Detroit. Ep 4502.
National Museum of African-American History / DPS Foundation
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We discuss the newest cultural attraction, the National Museum of African American History
The HistoryMakers / Don Davis Legacy Foundation
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3 local history makers return to school; preserving the legacy of a legend. Ep 4452.
Detroit Entrepreneurs / 1963 Civil Rights March Banner
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Expert advice on starting and growing a business; Detroiter donates piece of her history.
Hot Topics Roundtable / Dave Bing Future Leader Award Winner
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Our panel tackles some of the topics impacting the Black community. Ep 4449.
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