Street Beat: Tackling Discrimination

On this edition of "Street Beat," host Karen Carter took a close look at discrimination and learns ways to diffuse the problems it causes.

First, Dawud Walid, the Executive Director of the Michigan Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, talked about some of the concerns and misconceptions facing Muslims.

Then, Ron Scott, the spokesperson for the Coalition Against Police Brutality, discusses what his organization is doing to fight injustice and explains Peace Zones for Life.

Next, Steve Spreitzer, the President and CEO of the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, explains what this 74-year- old organization is doing to encourage acceptance.

Finally, Sharon E. Davis, the author of "A Safe Place to Talk About Race," explains the need for open dialogue on the subject of race.

Catch "Street Beat" at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays on CW50.