Michigan Matters: Former Mayor Dave Bing talks about his life, career; two authors on the Red Wings, Motor City
Southfield (CBS Detroit) - He's an icon, former mayor and NBA superstar. He's Dave Bing and the legendary CEO appears on CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" this Sunday to talk about his life and overcoming challenges as he excelled in so many different arenas.
Bing, who played for the Detroit Pistons, was CEO of a steel company, became mayor of Detroit and oversees an organization dedicated to mentoring young African American men in the Motor City. He talks about it and his book with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain in this special encore episode.
Also appearing on the show is Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press columnist who covers the Detroit Red Wings. She discusses her riveting book about the storied NHL team and the many faces who made a difference.
And Marcus Lyon, the force behind "i.Detroit -- A Human Atlas of an American City" also appears with Cain to discuss his book which takes "interactive" to a whole new level. It was a two-year community effort involving organizations and 100 Detroiters that helped bring the book to life.