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American Black Journal
Neighborhoods Day, African World Festival, Sky Covington
Season 52
Episode 28
Preview the 18th annual ARISE! Detroit Neighborhoods Day. ARISE Detroit! Executive Director Luther Keith talks about this year’s event and the new “My Neighborhood Matters” campaign. Get details on the 41st annual African World Festival July 12-14 at Detroit’s Hart Plaza. Plus, jazz artist Sky Covington sings “All of Me,” accompanied by musicians John Douglas and Club Crescendo.
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