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Michigan’s book ban battle: Navigating the controversy of literary censorship in metro Detroit
Sep 29, 2023
The contentious issue of books bans has taken center stage across the nation, and in Michigan it’s no different. Learn how libraries across metro Detroit have been impacted by book bans and where Michigan stands on the issue. Plus, a local parent shares her thoughts on literary censorship in schools, and more information on the Michigan Library Association’s Right to Read initiative.
Three operas are making their Detroit debut during Detroit Opera’s 2023-24 season
Sep 29, 2023
Three of the four operas premiering during the Detroit Opera’s 2023-24 season are making their debut in Detroit for the first time. Detroit Opera Music Director Roberto Kalb talks about the four upcoming operas slated for the 2023-24 season and the Opera’s efforts to champion diversity through its contemporary approaches.
Will Detroit’s I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project restore a once thriving Black corridor in the city?
Jul 14, 2023
Detroit’s I-375 is the shortest highway in the country. When it was constructed, it led to the destruction of two thriving Black communities. One Detroit and BridgeDetroit team up to break down the I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project in Detroit and whether the plans will benefit the community.
New Black-owned grocery store aims to tackle the food desert on Detroit’s eastside
Sep 13, 2023
In a promising development for Detroit's Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood on the city's Eastside, African American entrepreneur Raphael Wright is set to open the doors of Neighborhood Grocery. The market is poised to make history as the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.
Michigan’s book ban battle: Navigating the controversy of literary censorship in metro Detroit
Sep 29, 2023
The contentious issue of books bans has taken center stage across the nation, and in Michigan it’s no different. Learn how libraries across metro Detroit have been impacted by book bans and where Michigan stands on the issue. Plus, a local parent shares her thoughts on literary censorship in schools, and more information on the Michigan Library Association’s Right to Read initiative.
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Young Michiganders: Staying or going?
Sep 21, 2023
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UAW Strike and its impact on the history of labor
Sep 21, 2023
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2023 Mackinac Policy Conference emphasizes collaborative solutions with ‘The Power of And’
May 25, 2023
Policymakers, academics, and business and civic leaders are set to convene at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities the state has before it. Preview this year's theme and what attendees can expect.
Detroit artist Mike Han debuts his first solo exhibit during 13th annual Detroit Month of Design
Sep 27, 2023
Detroit-based designer and artist Mike Han presents his debut solo exhibition during Design Core Detroit's 13th annual Detroit Month of Design. Han's inaugural solo exhibit, titled "Mike Han: United by Design," takes people on a captivating exploration of his creative practice, which is infused with Korean techniques, graffiti inspiration, and modern design elements. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30 at Playground Detroit.
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Young Michiganders: Staying or going?
Sep 21, 2023
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UAW Strike and its impact on the history of labor
Sep 21, 2023
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Detroit has an air pollution problem, and it’s impacting climate change, residents’ health
Apr 20, 2023
On a sunny spring day in Detroit, residents are likely spending time outside, taking in the fresh air, but for some residents across the city, the air isn’t so fresh. Contributor Bryce Huffman reports on Detroit's air pollution problems and how they impact climate change as well as residents' health.
Michigan’s health declines: Below-average outcomes, disparities and funding gaps pose challenges for the state
Aug 10, 2023
A new report from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Altarum reveals startling insights into Michigan’s health trends. According to the report, "Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future," Michiganders are less healthy than residents of other states across several categories.
From Detroit’s Walk to Freedom to the March on Washington: 60 years of civil rights legacy
Aug 24, 2023
As the nation commemorates the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, attention turns to the significant role that the Detroit Walk to Freedom played in shaping that civil rights march. One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota explains the tie between these two historic events and how they changed civil rights in America.
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Michigan book bans, Detroit Opera new season, Mike Han exhibit, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
Sep 29, 2023
One Detroit’s Elizabeth Stewart learns how libraries across metro Detroit have been impacted by book bans. Detroit Opera Music Director Roberto Kalb talks about the four upcoming operas slated for the 2023-24 season. Detroit-based artist and designer Mike Han presents his debut solo exhibition as part of Design Core Detroit's 13th annual Detroit Month of Design. Plus, “One Detroit Weekend.”
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Technology trends and artificial intelligence in the Black Church, Caleb’s Kids | American Black Journal
Sep 26, 2023
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines how the latest technology trends are shaping the present and future of the Black Church. Two Detroit pastors delve into the thought-provoking realm of artificial intelligence. Plus, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month in September, Caleb’s Kids Founder and CEO Kiesha Jackson shares her mission to help middle and high school students with mental health struggles.
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New Black-owned grocery store aims to tackle the food desert on Detroit’s eastside
In a promising development for Detroit's Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood on the city's Eastside, African American entrepreneur Raphael Wright is set to open the doors of Neighborhood Grocery. The market is poised to make history as the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.
How Technology has transformed Detroit’s Black Churches: Adapting post-pandemic
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines how technology trends are shaping the present and future of the Black Church. Two Detroit pastors, Rev. Carnel Richardson of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Aramis Hinds from Breakers Covenant Church International talk about their churches’ journey adapting to the technologies brought forth by the pandemic and the future of artificial intelligence in ministry.
Detroit artist Mike Han debuts his first solo exhibit during 13th annual Detroit Month of Design
Detroit-based designer and artist Mike Han presents his debut solo exhibition during Design Core Detroit's 13th annual Detroit Month of Design. Han's inaugural solo exhibit, titled "Mike Han: United by Design," takes people on a captivating exploration of his creative practice, which is infused with Korean techniques, graffiti inspiration, and modern design elements. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30 at Playground Detroit.
Michigan’s health declines: Below-average outcomes, disparities and funding gaps pose challenges for the state
A new report from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Altarum reveals startling insights into Michigan’s health trends. According to the report, "Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future," Michiganders are less healthy than residents of other states across several categories.
Technology Impacts on Industry and How to Prepare Future Workers Now | Future of Work Town Hall
Join One Detroit, in partnership with Detroit Economic Club, for a future of work town hall on the impact of changing, autonomous technology and how businesses and educators can prepare future workers for what's to come ahead.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo | Policy Talks @ Ford School
The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy presents US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, will reflects on economic growth, innovation, and American competitiveness. She is joined by Professor of public policy and economics Betsey Stevenson.
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News from Bridge Detroit
- Art behind bars: U-M program is changing lives of Michigan inmatesby Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Artwork from current and former inmates is on display through Sunday in the Free Your Mind: Art and Incarceration in Michigan exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
- With a new director coming soon, what’s the state of DDOT?by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Detroit Department of Transportation leader Mikel Oglesby is leaving at the close of October, prompting some advocates and union officials to worry about DDOT’s future. Oglesby and city leaders say plans will stay on track.
- Metro Detroit students start new school year with familiar challenges, fresh solutionsby Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, Orlando Bailey, Ethan Bakuli, Chalkbeat Detroit, Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press and Micah Walker (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The 2023-24 year marks the fourth full school year since the pandemic started, and offers the state’s public schools an opportunity to recalibrate academic recovery programs, tackle mental health issues, and address longstanding problems.