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How federal cuts impact Michigan nonprofits, ARISE! Detroit 19th annual Neighborhoods Day

Season 53 Episode 26

American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson examines the impact of federal funding cuts on local nonprofits with McGregor Fund President Kate Levin Markel and Focus: HOPE CEO Portia Roberson. Plus, Henderson gets details about ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day from Board Vice Chair Dr. George Swan III. He shares how the event will honor the late ARISE! Detroit Founder Luther Keith.

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