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2009 Annual Report: Tough Boys


2009_Annual_ReportThe status of black and brown boys in this country is a crisis in every indicator of child well-being. The 2009 Annual Report chronicles some of the issues facing young men of color, and glimpses a comprehensive data view of Detroit children.

Find these stories and more in the Annual Report:

Program Officer Robert Thornton makes it a point to focus on the marginalized
"Bricks" film lays a foundation for moving beyond stereotypes
Recognized thinker and native Detroiter Garlin Gilchrist II sees signs of hope in Detroit diaspora
Inspiring student D'alluntae Vaughn shares his experience with the VIP Mentoring Program
Data about Detroit kids, though not always pretty, drives demographer

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VIDEO: Watch and listen as Marquis Golly, D'alluntae Vaughn, Garlin Gilchrist II and others share their stories
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'Boys of Color' conference to focus on innovative strategies


The effects of violence, poverty and lack of opportunity for young African-American men will be the topic at the "Boys of Color: Perilous Times" conference Saturday at Marygrove College.

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Upcoming community events


Mosaic's Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration, various times Dec. 10-12, Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202. 313.833-4005. Read more.
A Holiday Celebration with Legendary Ramsey Lewis, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 17, Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn. 313.361.4530. Read more.

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