"There is no brilliant single stroke that is going to transform the water into wine or straw into gold."

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Source: FaceBook post by Colette Baron-Reid from Jan 13, 2017

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Coleman Young

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Coleman Young was the first African American mayor of Detroit, known for his impactful leadership and advocacy for civil rights and community empowerment.

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