American Black Journal – AARP Michigan / Highways & Racism / Alex Way

The head of AARP Michigan, Paula Cunningham, talks with Stephen about the creation of a 4-year health and wealth policy agenda focusing on African American women ages 50 and older. The objective is to get federal and local elected officials to listen to Black women’s voices and issues here in Michigan. Plus, One Detroit Associate Producer Will Glover reports on the connection between race and the construction of highways in Detroit and across the country. And, we’ll check in with Detroit violinist and singer Alex Way, a 2018 Kresge Artist Fellow who has performed with internationally acclaimed musicians.

 

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Don’t miss American Black Journal on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and again on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56.

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