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American Black Journal

The Frank Venegas Story

Frank Venegas embodies the American Dream, Southwest Detroit style.

Aired 04/26/2017

American Black Journal

The Frank Venegas Story

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Frank Venegas embodies the American Dream, Southwest Detroit style.

Frank Venegas embodies the American Dream, Southwest Detroit style. He started working small industrial projects in the 1970s. Now his Ideal Group on Clark Street is making lists put out by Crain’s Detroit Business – among the fastest growing, one of the biggest minority owned firms.

Aired 04/26/2017

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American Black Journal is a local public television program presented by Detroit PBS

Culture in Southwest Detroit

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The rich history and culture that have made southwest Detroit a melting pot of cultures. (11m 10s)

Education in Southwest Detroit

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The future of education in southwest Detroit. (11m 56s)

Environmental Issues in Southwest Detroit

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Environmental concerns in southwest Detroit such as air pollution, and other health issues (12m 17s)

Immigration Issues in Southwest Detroit

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The immigration issues facing the large Latino and Yemen population in the neighborhood. (18m 26s)

Southwest Detroit Toxic Tour

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Theresa Landrum takes us on a "toxic tour" of Southwest Detroit. (4m 30s)

Touring Southwest Detroit

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Two resident historians give us a tour of Southwest Detroit. (4m 8s)

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