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American Black Journal
Reading Works
“Reading Works,” is aiming to improve the levels of adult literacy in the Detroit area, by setting the goal of enrolling 20,000 adults in literacy programs by 2020. Stephen talks with the group’s Director of Program Outcomes, Kristen-Barnes Holiday, and representatives from allied agencies, Amy Amador and Barbara Willis, about their goals. Episode 4325/Segment 1.
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