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$60 Million Tax Abatement Narrowly Approved by Detroit City Council for Former Hudson’s Site
One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota talks with BridgeDetroit’s Malachi Barrett about the $60 million tax abatement Detroit City Council narrowly approved, in a 5-4 vote, for Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock Detroit development at the former Hudson’s Department Store site downtown.
Center for Performance Arts & Learning Offers Springboard to Creative Arts for Beginners
At the Center for Performance Arts and Learning, or Cen4Pal for short, culture and diversity come together to provide a safe space for individuals to try their hand at a variety of creative arts. "Detroit Performs: Live From Marygrove" visits Cen4Pal to hear about the environment the educational organization is cultivating and the mission to boost students' confidence through the creative arts.
Placemaking: The Path to Increasing Quality of Life, Talent Attraction in Michigan
Future of Work host Will Glover examines whether Southeast Michigan has the infrastructure, amenities and investments to attract and retain the future of workforce talent, the barriers against placemaking efforts, how the future of work intersects with residents’ quality of life, and the need for strategic city planning and public transit in Michigan with a panel if expert guests.
Republican Nominee for Governor, Congressional, and State Legislative Races Decided in Michigan Primary Election
The results are in. After the 2022 Michigan primary election, One Detroit contributor Nolan Finley and Deadline Detroit’s Greg Bowens sit down to discuss the results of the hotly contested governor, congressional and state legislative races across the state and what the results could mean for November.
Detroit’s Citywide Community Service Event, ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, Returns August 6
Detroit's massive, annual community service event, known as "ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day," returns August 6, 2022. "American Black Journal" host Stephen Henderson talks with ARISE Detroit Executive Director Luther Keith about the improvement projects, resource fairs, concerts and art festivals on tap for this year's event. Plus, a a major collaboration with the Detroit Public School Community District is announced.
Detroit All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue Returns for 4th Annual Festival, Expands to Two Days
Detroit's All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue returns for its 4th year, expanding to two days this year. One Detroit's Chris Jordan caught up with the show's organizer, Smitt E. Smitty of the 1980s Detroit band Figures on a Beach, as well as iconic WDET 'Radios in Motion' DJ Michael Halloran and musician Gary Reichel of Cinecyde, to discuss the show and how it captures Detroit's punk music history.
Detroit All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue Returns for 4th Annual Festival, Expands to Two Days
Detroit's All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue returns for its 4th year, expanding to two days this year. One Detroit's Chris Jordan caught up with the show's organizer, Smitt E. Smitty of the 1980s Detroit band Figures on a Beach, as well as iconic WDET 'Radios in Motion' DJ Michael Halloran and musician Gary Reichel of Cinecyde, to discuss the show and how it captures Detroit's punk music history.
Great Lakes Now | Hazardous Housing: Environmental Issues in Older Homes Could Lead to Health Issues
Your house could be making you sick. When you think about environmental issues, you might picture toxic chemicals in the air or the water, but the environment we inhabit most of the time is our homes, and there can be problems there, too.
Detroit All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue Returns for 4th Annual Festival, Expands to Two Days
Detroit's All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue returns for its 4th year, expanding to two days this year. One Detroit's Chris Jordan caught up with the show's organizer, Smitt E. Smitty of the 1980s Detroit band Figures on a Beach, as well as iconic WDET 'Radios in Motion' DJ Michael Halloran and musician Gary Reichel of Cinecyde, to discuss the show and how it captures Detroit's punk music history.
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8/11/22: One Detroit – DEI Workplace Efforts, All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue, Detroit Riverfront Centennial Park, TeMaTe
One Detroit checks up on the diversity, equity and inclusion commitments corporations made in the wake of George Floyd’s death and calls for racial justice across the nation. Then, learn more about the two-day Detroit All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue festival, now in its fourth year. Plus, construction on Detroit’s riverfront gets underway after community leaders broke ground for the new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.
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8/09/22: American Black Journal – Detroit Jazz Festival Returns In Person for 2022 Labor Day Weekend
After two years of virtual performances, Detroit Jazz Festival, the annual Labor Day weekend tradition is planning to return to live, public performances in downtown Detroit for its 43rd festival season. "American Black Journal" gets the full scoop from festival artistic director Chris Collins. Plus, a sneak peak into jazz violinist Leslie DeShazor's inaugural solo performance, and the support provided to the festival by Central Michigan University.
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Keeping Commitments? The State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Efforts in the Workplace
"American Black Journal" host Stephen Henderson sits down with The LEE Group President Mark S. Lee and Nikki Pardo, from Global Alliance Solutions, for a candid conversation on the state of DEI efforts in the workplace at corporations across America and the status of new Chief Diversity Officer positions that were created. Plus, Henderson examines the amount of resources that have been allocated to DEI efforts and how they compare to the commitments made two years prior.
PBS NewsHour | 40 Years After Vincent Chin’s Death, Activists Work to Keep Legacy From Fading
Forty years after Chinese American draftsman Vincent Chin was brutally murdered outside a nightclub in Highland Park in 1982, activists from Detroit and across the nation continue to work to keep Chin's legacy from fading in the midst of new waves of anti-Asian hate seen today.
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.
Bridge Michigan | As Pandemic Wanes, Michigan Confronts Toll of Isolation on Homebound Seniors
As 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.
6/28/22: American Black Journal – Gospel Music in the Black Church
American Black Journal's "Black Church in Detroit" series takes a look at the history of negro spiritual folksongs and gospel music in the Black Church. Producer AJ Walker learns more about how gospel music grew out of negro spirituals created by enslaved Africans. Then, host Stephen Henderson hears about the connection between gospel and blues music. Plus, a look at some of the past gospel performances featured on the show.
Negro Spirituals: The Music That Helped Free Enslaved African Americans
American Black Journal Producer AJ Walker talks with Dr. Brandon Waddles, a composer, arranger, choir director and music instructor at Wayne State University, about how Negro spirituals uplifted enslaved Africans brought to this country and how it served as a universal language that helped lead them to freedom. Plus, they discuss R&B singers, past and present, whose musical roots stemmed from the Black Church.
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Detroit All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue Returns for 4th Annu…Detroit's All-Star Garage-Rock Punk Revue returns for its 4th year, expanding to two days this year. One Detroit's Chris Jordan caught up with the show's organizer, Smitt E. Smitty of the 1980s Detroit band Figures on a Beach, as well as iconic WDET 'Radios in Motion' DJ Michael Halloran and musician Gary Reichel of Cinecyde, to discuss the show and how it captures Detroit's punk music history.[Read Now]
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