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The Metro: This Juneteenth, celebrating Black liberation and wealth generation through homeownership
Krysta Pate, founder and CEO of The Ownership Initiative, joined the show to discuss what Juneteenth means to her, and how homeownership is empowering Black Detroiters.
The Metro: Trump rallies for Black voters’ support in Detroit
WDET’s Russ McNamara and Sam Robinson of Axios Detroit joined The Metro on Tuesday to talk about Trump’s campaign stop at 180 Church in Detroit to court Black voters.
The Metro: Rochester Hills mayor shares mental health resources for splash pad shooting victims
Barnett joined The Metro this week to share his feelings about the tragic incident and how the community is being supported in the aftermath.
The Metro: WDET dads discuss what fatherhood means to them
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II also shared his thoughts on being a dad ahead of Father’s Day.
The Metro: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans wants to end SMART bus opt-outs
Evans wants to end the ability to opt-out of SMART in order to create an effective and efficient regional transit option.
The Metro: Ukraine’s Cultural Forces makes Detroit stop on tour
One initiative arising from the frontlines of the war is Ukraine’s Cultural Forces, a group of military members who were professional artists before the war.
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