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Ebola Epidemic / Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Season 43 Episode 6

Dr. Matthew Davis, Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, joins to share the steps the state of Michigan is taking to protect residents should the virus show up here. We also speak with a member of Detroit’s Liberian community about the devastating impact of the epidemic on his home country. Plus, a conversation with Detroit Economic Growth Corporation’s new President and CEO. Episode 4306.

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Alycia Meriweather / Mass Incarceration
26:46
DPSCD’s interim supt. on student achievement; pathways that lead to prison. Ep 4525.
100 Years of Progress / Grants for Detroit Leaders
26:44
Project traces progress of Blacks in Michigan; new funding for community leaders. Ep 4524.
Flint Water Crisis Report / Head Start Innovation Fund
26:04
A comprehensive report by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
Detroit Council of Baptist Pastors / Career Mastered Awards
25:40
New leadership for local pastoral coalition; local women honored for their achievements.
Tuskegee Airmen / Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
26:45
A conversation w/one of the original Tuskegee Airmen; a lesson on with origin of A Phi.
Reactions to Trump's First Week / Closing of Schools
26:46
Our guest panel discusses Trump administration and closing of Detroit schools. Ep 4517.
Ceasefire Detroit / Detroit Repertory Theatre
26:46
A community approach to gun violence; Detroit Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years.
Men of Courage / 2016 NEIdeas Winners
26:45
Ford Motor Company encourages Black men across the country.
WGPR-TV Museum / Young Fathers Standing United
26:46
Detroit welcomes a new museum; local group helps men become better fathers. Ep 4514.
Best of 2016
26:51
A look back at some of our memorable guests and segments from 2016. Ep 4513.
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver / Detroit’s Rhodes Scholar
26:46
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver discusses latest charges in the city’s water crisis. EP 4512.
Environmental Justice in Detroit /  Race Relations & Justice
26:46
A Detroit group working to make the city cleaner and healthier.
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