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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan proposes new property tax plan, challenges city’s population loss
BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett outlines Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s proposed property tax changes. Plus, he shares the factors that are influencing many Detroiters to move out of the city and how the Detroit region will play a leading role in the state’s population growth efforts.
Detroit Public Theatre ends eighth season with ‘Passing Strange,’ a rock musical with a powerful message
The Detroit Public Theatre closes out its eighth season with “Passing Strange,” the award-winning rock musical with a powerful message. The musical follows a young Black musician from LA to Amsterdam to Berlin, as he explores different styles of music and schools of philosophy and spirituality, trying to find what he calls "The Real."
Detroit has an air pollution problem, and it’s impacting climate change, residents’ health
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.
The LEE Group’s 9th annual Small Business Workshop tackles challenges amidst inflation, looming recession
As small businesses across the nation grapple with the lingering effects of the pandemic, “American Black Journal” examines the impact of rising inflation and a looming recession on small businesses, the focus of The LEE Group’s 9th annual Small Business Workshop.
Detroit Public Schools graduates first high school class from The School at Marygrove
A unique educational partnership has produced its first class of high school graduates. The School at Marygrove held a monumental commencement ceremony for its first graduating class. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss stopped by Music Hall Detroit to capture the celebration.
2023 Mackinac Policy Conference emphasizes collaborative solutions with ‘The Power of And’
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.
At the intersection of their Asian heritage and American upbringing, Jack Cheng and Paul Pham unpack what home really means
For Jack Cheng and Paul Pham, becoming friends could not have come at a better time. Meeting at a mutual friend’s house in Detroit led to a friendship rooted in introspection about their similar experiences — experiences they hadn’t talked about with anybody else before. Jack and Paul talk about the common threads that brought them together.
Local environmental advocates step up to fight climate’s impact on Black Detroiters
In a roundtable discussion, Detroit environmental advocacy groups discuss how climate change impacts every aspect of life for Detroit residents and the importance of residents speaking out on environmental issues to bring change.
Ministers’ mental health takes center stage during Mental Health Awareness Month
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson has a frank conversation with Rev. Dr. Carla Spight-Mackey, a clinical specialist at Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, about the need for resources and ways for ministers can get mental health support.
The 60th anniversary of Detroit’s 1963 Walk to Freedom coming in summer 2023
American Black Journal reflects on the 60th anniversary of the 1963 Walk to Freedom in Detroit, which attracted more than 125,000 marchers down Woodward Avenue and featured an early version of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at Cobo Arena.
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School at Marygrove graduation, Detroit property taxes, Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
The School at Marygrove celebrates its first high school graduating class. A conversation on Detroit's property taxes and population loss. A spotlight on Detroit DJ Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale for Black Music Month. Plus, we highlight the events happening around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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6/06/23: American Black Journal – The historical impact of Detroit’s Black churches
From serving as stations on the Underground Railroad to establishing schools and hospitals and hosting civil rights leaders, the Black Church in Detroit is an important part of Black liberation and empowerment. Host Stephen Henderson explores the historical impact of Detroit's Black churches.
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Detroit Public Schools graduates first high school class from The School at Marygrove
A unique educational partnership has produced its first class of high school graduates. The School at Marygrove held a monumental commencement ceremony for its first graduating class. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss stopped by Music Hall Detroit to capture the celebration.
6/06/23: American Black Journal – The historical impact of Detroit’s Black churches
From serving as stations on the Underground Railroad to establishing schools and hospitals and hosting civil rights leaders, the Black Church in Detroit is an important part of Black liberation and empowerment. Host Stephen Henderson explores the historical impact of Detroit's Black churches.
Examining Michigan’s AAPI Community: A roundtable on the issues, activism and legislative developments
Michigan’s AAPI community finds itself at the forefront of advocating for change, with potential new state legislation, efforts to include AAPI history in public schools, and an outpouring of advocacy and activism shaping the present-day Asian American narrative. One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota leads a roundtable discuss the issues.
Caregiving and mental health: ‘Overload in every sense of the word’
Roughly half of 1,000 unpaid caregivers surveyed last year in the Buffalo, Rochester and Detroit regions said physical and mental health challenges came with their roles. The more hours spent caregiving, the greater those burdens. The same held true for the youngest, least educated and lowest wage earners, according to the survey, commissioned by the New York-Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative.
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.
NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith on the war in Ukraine, meeting global challenges | Policy Talks @ Ford School
The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy presents NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith for the 5th annual Arthur Vandenberg Lecture. Ambassador Smith talks about confronting the crisis in Ukraine and adapting to meet the global challenges of the world.
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Caregiving and mental health: ‘Overload in every sense of the word’Roughly half of 1,000 unpaid caregivers surveyed last year in the Buffalo, Rochester and Detroit regions said physical and mental health challenges came with their roles. The more hours spent caregiving, the greater those burdens. The same held true for the youngest, least educated and lowest wage earners, according to the survey, commissioned by the New York-Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative. […]
A familiar setting for older adults, and respite for those who care for themPACE’s metro Detroit regional programs serve 1,600 older adults at seven centers, with an eighth center will be added this year in Clinton Township, and a ninth is planned next year for Westland. […]
Young caregivers need more support. There’s an app for that.Caregiver burnout has been a growing problem, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior communities have been overwhelmed. […]
These perks and benefits are critical to keeping paid caregivers healthyCaregiver burnout has been a growing problem, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior communities have been overwhelmed. […]
Resources to Help CaregiversCaregiving Resources Even in the best of times, […]