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American Black Journal

Black Family Development, ‘Healthy & Resilient Communities’

Season 52 Episode 50

“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Black Family Development CEO Kenyatta Stephens about the nonprofit’s 46 years of creating safe, nurturing homes, schools and communities for African American families in Detroit. Plus, Henderson learns about the new "Healthy and Resilient Communities" program created by Authority Health in partnership with Papa Joe's Gourmet Market.

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