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Buffalo, What's Next: A Community Divided and Opportunity for Change

Published August 3, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
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In this episode of "Buffalo, What's Next?" Jay Moran explores historical context of a community divided by the Kensington Expressway with local elder, Cliff Bell. Dave Debo examines health inequity and lingering community concerns after the recent racially motivated shooting on the East Side with Rev. Diann Holt.

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