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Detroit in Black and White: Will Sexism or Colorism Play a Role in Detroit's Mayoral Election

from The Week That Was on Deadline Detroit · host Allan Lengel / Deadline Detroit

A day after the Tuesday mayoral election, Detroit in Black and White hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about what's next and what voters will be looking for.Co-host Moss asks if sexism or "colorism" -- prejudice against a Black person based on their skin tone -- will play a role in the general election between Council President Mary Sheffield and Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr.The group also talks with Mary Zatina, the general manager of WDET, and the challenges the station faces under the Trump administration.P.S. Those interested in donating to WDET should click here. 

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