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American Black Journal
Bookstock
It’s time for the Detroit area’s largest used book and media sale known as “Bookstock.” The weeklong event raises money for local education and literacy projects. Stephen talks to Bookstock’s honorary co-chair Neal Rubin along with Chartruse Cargle, last years’s student essay winner and her teacher at Garvey Academy, Deborah Montgomery. Episode 4621/Segment 1
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