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Boys & Girls Clubs/Non-Profit Leaders of Color

Season 47 Episode 39

Stephen talks with the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Shawn Wilson, about his partnership with Detroit rapper Big Sean and his efforts to transform the facilities in the area. lus, we'll talk with two young African American executives who are working to develop and support other leaders of color in the non-profit sector. Episode 4739

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Artist Brittini Ward unveils the inspiration behind the 2023 Detroit Jazz Festival poster.
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Focus: HOPE’s seniors food program, Maria Rosario Jackson, Detroit’s Nigerian community.
National Black Men in Leadership Summit, Brilliant Detroit
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The Michigan Diversity Council’s annual summit and summer reading with Brilliant Detroit.
The power of the prophetic voice in the Black Church
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Addressing the issues impacting African Americans today and advocating for change.
How Detroit's affordable housing crisis impacts homelessness
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Examining Detroit's affordable housing crisis and its impact on homelessness in the city.
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The Black Church in Detroit’s connection to the 1963 Walk to
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Explore the role Detroit’s religious community played in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom.
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The 2023 Civil Rights Summit, Juneteenth at The Wright Museum, plus jazz artist Saxappeal.
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Mental health in the Black church, the Silence the Violence march and June Jubilee events.
Child Welfare Disparities, Soul of Philanthropy, DSA Dance
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Addressing child welfare disparities; shining a light on Black philanthropists.
Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange, De’Sean Jones
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A Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange musical, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.
Homelessness in Detroit, Ride for Equity, Detroit DJ Whodat
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Exploring chronic homelessness, Black Leaders Detroit’s Ride for Equity, and DJ Whodat.
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