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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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Detroit History Book / NASP Awards
26:45
Stephen discusses a new book that chronicles events in Detroit’s history.
Lighthouse of Oakland County / Mosaic Youth Theatre
26:48
Stephen talks about poverty in our community and a re-opening of a historic High School.
Julie Dash / Negro Leagues
26:47
Stephen talks with filmaker Julie Dash and with a former Negro League Baseball player.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging / Restructuring Detroit
26:00
Stephen talks with The Detroit Area Agency on Aging about needs of the elderly.
Robin Givhan / Youth Voice
26:46
Stephen talks with journalist, Robin Givhan and discusses "School to Prison Pipeline".
Michigan Women’s Foundation/Boys 2 Books
26:46
Stephen talks with the founder of “Boys 2 Books” and the Michigan Women's Foundation.
Detroit One/DSA Symphony
26:47
Stephen Henderson and guests discuss Detroit and the DSA Symphony
NABS Scholarship Fund/The Cross & the Light
27:00
Stephen Henderson discusses the National Association of Black Suppliers 25th anniversary.
Soul Food Special
56:12
Stephen Henderson explores African-American cuisine, joined by experts. Ep 4150
Delta Centennial/Rosa Parks
26:45
Host Stephen Henderson is joined by Dr. Beverly Gray and Kim Trent of Delta Sigma Theta
Rare Photo Exhibit/Sphinx Organization
26:45
Stephen Henderson discusses African American life in the New Deal Era and the Sphinx Org.
Behind the Crime Statistics
26:46
Stephen Henderson is joined by Inspector Dwane Blockman and Dr. Carl S. Taylor
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