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American Black Journal

400 Study Club / Heritage Optical Center

Season 44 Episode 19

In honor of Black History Month, we talk with local history makers: Teola Hunter, the first African-American and first female Wayne County Clerk; Barbara Jean Johnson, President of 400 Study Club for African-American women; and George Barnes, Jr., first black owner/operator of full-service optical center in Michigan. Episode 4419.

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