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American Black Journal
Walk to Freedom 50th Anniversary
Season 41
Episode 60
On American Black Journal, the NAACP and UAW prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Detroit's historical 1963 Walk to Freedom led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll get the details from Detroit NAACP President Reverend Wendall Anthony and Erica Hill of the UAW. Plus, Detroit was the forefront of techno in the 1980's. American Black Journal 4160
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