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Improving Quality of Life in Minority Communities

Al Valentine, 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania

Posted Feb 12, 2019

100 Black Men was created more than 30 yrs. ago to improve the quality of life in minority communities. How far have they come and what more remains to be accomplished? Al Valentine, President of 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania talks with host Sheila Hyland about the organization's progress. Recorded at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. PGH100BM.ORG

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

#Pennsylvania #General Interest

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