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American Black Journal
Remembering Detroit education advocate Tyrone Winfrey
One of Detroit's great public servants and education advocates has passed away. Tyrone Winfrey, who served as the executive director of community affairs for Detroit Public Schools, passed away at age 63. He was also on Detroit Public TV’s Community Advisory Panel and a guest on “American Black Journal.” In remembrance, "American Black Journal" revisits Winfrey's impact on education.
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