Breaking the Poverty Cycle in Detroit - 5:12
with Shawn H. Wilson of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
Posted Feb 04, 2020
70% of youth born in poverty stay in poverty. Shawn H. Wilson of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of breaking the poverty cycle in Detroit.
Hosted by: Laurel Hess Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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