Black Family Development celebrates 46 years of serving Detroit’s African American community

Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI), a leading nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of African American families, is celebrating more than two and a half decades of service to the Detroit community. Founded in 1978, the agency’s original focus on child abuse and neglect has since expanded to offer a broad range of counseling and advocacy services that address homelessness, juvenile justice, mental health, and more. CEO Kenyatta Stephens talks with “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson about the organization's history and its ongoing work to create safe, nurturing environments for Detroit's children, youth, and families. Subscribe to the Detroit PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@detroitpbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://www.detroitpbs.org/download-mobile-app/ Join the Detroit PBS Newsletter: https://www.detroitpbs.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitpbs/ X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/detroit_pbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitpbs/