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American Black Journal
African World Festival / Remembering Mel Farr
Season 43
Episode 44
Guest host Jennifer White talks with Njia Kai, Stephen Singleton, and Piper Carter about the upcoming African World Festival, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Charles H. Wright African American Museum. We also take a look back at Stephen Henderson’s interview with the late Mel Farr. Plus, Ken Coleman takes a look back at African-American life in Detroit. Episode 4336.
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