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Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announces retirement. Who might run for her seat in 2024?
Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced her retirement, a decision fueled by "passing the torch" to a new generation of leaders. One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley talk about who could be running in 2024 to replace Stabenow.
Gretchen Valade, longtime jazz supporter, philanthropist and businesswoman dies at 97
Detroit has lost one of its greatest supporters of the city's jazz music and arts scene. Gretchen Valade, the “Angel of Jazz,” passed away at age 97. Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President Chris Collins talks about Valade's legacy.
Richard Florida shares the two priorities downtown Detroit needs for its post-pandemic recovery
Richard Florida, one of the nation's leading urbanists, discusses downtown Detroit’s future and shares what he thinks the city should focus on with its post-pandemic recovery efforts.
COVID recovery, chronic absenteeism, and a $700 million building campaign: DPSCD Supt. Dr. Nikolai Vitti discusses district’s future
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti talks with Stephen Henderson about COVID-19’s impact on chronic absenteeism and student achievement, how the district will spend an unprecedented $700 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on building infrastructure, and what the future holds for the district’s students and staff.
Absentee or in person: Michigan voters react to key issues, races in the midterm election
Where do Michigan voters stand on key issues ahead of the Nov. 8, 2022 midterm election? One Detroit senior producer Bill Kubota teamed up with Detroit Free Press Lansing Bureau Chief Paul Egan to talk with voters from across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties about who they'll cast their ballots for and where they land on the key issues like absentee voting, the economy and abortion.
The urban outdoors: Belle Isle Nature Center re-opens following $2.5 million renovation
The Belle Isle Nature Center has re-opened its doors following a $2.5 million renovation to the public facility. The updated space aims to reflect the vibrant intersection between Detroit's urban core and the natural ecosystem that lives within it. One Detroit producer Daijah Moss took a visit to the newly renovated nature center to learn more about the new exhibits and which ones returned.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra partners with Kadima Mental Health Services to offer music therapy
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has partnered with Kadima, a mental health services center, to teach group music classes where clients learn beginner and intermediate music skills, and their favorite songs. One Detroit Arts & Culture Producer Sarah Smith takes viewers behind the scenes of the center's music therapy classes with the DSO for a look at the benefits of music therapy.
Detroit’s Black fraternities and sororities: A tour of their history and contributions
City of Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan takes viewers on a tour of some of Detroit's historic African American fraternity and sorority houses and the contributions these organizations have made in the city.
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1/26/23: One Detroit – Best Of: Michigan Creatives and Cultures
One Detroit explores Michigan’s diverse creatives and their cultures in a "Best Of" episode featuring "Bad Axe" film director David Siev, AAPI artists' collective IS/LAND and Ballet Folklorico de Detroit.
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1/24/22: American Black Journal – ‘Fight the Power’ documentary, HOT 107.5 WGPR radio station
American Black Journal celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop. Host Stephen Henderson explores political messages in hip hop with Dr. Hasan Jeffries and learns about Detroit's only all-hip hop radio station, HOT 107.5 WGPR FM. Plus, a preview of the PBS documentary "Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World."
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Biking around Detroit: Jason Hall on the benefits of riding through the Motor City
Biking: it's more than just exercise. It’s equitable transportation, entertainment and a way for people to be introduced to Detroit and what the city has to offer.
‘Bad Axe’ film hits the big screen to tell an Asian-Mexican American family’s story in rural Michigan
Following the breakout success of “Bad Axe,” a documentary about an Asian-Mexican American family navigating COVID and racial tensions in Bad Axe, Michigan, director David Siev and his family talk about the creation of the film and its premiere in theaters across America.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief James White on Violence, Crime and Policing in Detroit
“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson moderates conversation at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James White about violence, crime and policing in Detroit.
4/07/22: COVID313 – Special Education, Mental Health, COVID-19 Case Update
The COVID313 Town Hall takes a look at the social, emotional, behavioral and educational impacts of COVID-19 on special education students. Then, the Detroit Health Department gives an update on COVID-19 case rates, new variants and vaccines. Plus, the town hall talks about the pandemic's affect on workers' mental health.
Michigan caregivers are providing care for their loved ones. Who’s caring for them?
For three Metro Detroit caregivers, the life changes and challenges that come with caring for loved ones have become part of their everyday life. On some days, it can feel as if those responsibilities might push them to the breaking point.
12/27/22: American Black Journal – Detroit’s Black church leaders look ahead to 2023
As Detroit's Black church leaders look ahead to 2023, what are their goals, strategies and hopes for the new year? Host Stephen Henderson hears from three local pastors.
The history of HOT 107.5 WGPR, Michigan’s first Black-owned FM radio station
In celebration of hip hop’s 50th birthday, HOT 107.5 WGPR FM radio shares its history as Michigan's first Black-owned radio station and Detroit's only all-hip hop radio format.
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The history of HOT 107.5 WGPR, Michigan’s first Black-owned …In celebration of hip hop’s 50th birthday, HOT 107.5 WGPR FM radio shares its history as Michigan's first Black-owned radio station and Detroit's only all-hip hop radio format. [Read Now]
Political hip hop: Dr. Hasan Jeffries discusses hip hop’s hi…Dr. Hasan Jeffries discusses his participation in the PBS “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World” documentary, executive produced by Chuck D of Public Enemy, and the history of political messages in hip hop.[Read Now]
Has Detroit’s slow return to work stalled its downtown…How has the shift to remote and hybrid work impacted downtown Detroit's vibrancy? Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Larson discusses Detroit's post-pandemic return to work efforts and how reduced foot traffic has had an impact on the city's downtown vibrancy.[Read Now]
Millennials make up a majority of the global workforce. Can …Millennials are expected to make up nearly three-fourths of the global workforce in the next two years. How can Michigan attract more of them to move here? The Detroit Regional Chamber's Devon O'Reilly shares strategies for attracting a young professional workforce.[Read Now]
Richard Florida shares the two priorities downtown Detroit n…Richard Florida, one of the nation's leading urbanists, discusses downtown Detroit’s future and shares what he thinks the city should focus on with its post-pandemic recovery efforts.[Read Now]
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Michigan caregivers are providing care for their loved ones. Who’s caring for them?For three Metro Detroit caregivers, the life changes and challenges that come with caring for loved ones have become part of their everyday life. On some days, it can feel as if those responsibilities might push them to the breaking point. […]
Bridge Michigan | As Pandemic Wanes, Michigan Confronts Toll of Isolation on Homebound SeniorsAs COVID-19 wanes, state agencies are finding creative methods to help Michigan homebound seniors cope with the toll of isolation brought on by the pandemic. […]
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