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Dr. Derek Alderman interviewed by Detroit’s NPR Station

Dr. Derek Alderman interviewed by Detroit’s NPR Station

July 31, 2023

Derek AldermanOur esteemed colleague, Dr. Derek Alderman, was recently interviewed by Detroit’s NPR Station to discuss the proposal to rename Hart Plaza in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Detroit City Councilmember Mary Waters has put forth the proposal to rename the iconic plaza, and Dr. Alderman was invited to join Ms. Waters and other guests on the Detroit Today show to discuss the topic. In case you missed it, you can listen to Dr. Alderman’s insightful contribution to the conversation here (his interview begins at 43:43).

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