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A Detroit Native Shares the City's Impact on Her Life as She Serves at the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityKarinda Washington, Acting Assistant Secretary for Partnership and Engagement at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect, to share her experience working as a young black woman in Washington D.C.

World-Traveling Designer Roslyn Karamoko Makes Detroit Home, Creates a Space for Black Entrepreneurs on the RiseRoslyn Karamoko, Founder and CEO of Detroit is the New Black, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about how the brand grew and what the importance of her work is within Detroit's retail district and creative community.

Former Detroit Teacher Leads Tours To Highlight Detroit's Hidden Black HistoryJamon Jordan, Educator, Historian, and Founder of the Black Scroll Network, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to discuss important periods in Detroit's hidden Black history.

Skillman Foundation Seeks To Change The Odds for Detroit's Youth To Achieve Their Highest AspirationsTonya Allen, President/CEO of Skillman Foundation, joins guest host April Moss on Community Connect to discuss the opportunities the foundation gives to the children of Detroit and why improving the city's educational system is so important.

Black Bottom Archives Preserves One of the Most Important Neighborhoods in Detroit's Black HistoryPG Watkins, Director of Black Bottom Archives, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to discuss the importance of Black Bottom while it existed and how it has impacted the Detroit's Black community throughout history.

Art Road Nonprofit Brings Art Class Back Into Detroit Area SchoolsCarol Hofgartner joins Lisa Germani on COMMUNITY CONNECT to talk about how Art Road has brought art class back into five schools, while serving 14,000 students over 15 years.

I Heart Dogs Rescue And Animal Haven Helps Bring To Light The Important Role Pets Play In People’s LivesPets brighten our day, lift our spirits when times get tough and help us to get out the door and get active in all stages of life.