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Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Disparities and Stigma in the Black Community
May 17, 2022
For National Mental Health Awareness Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Eric Doeh, President & CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), about the pandemic's impact on mental health, the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, economic barriers and health disparities affecting minorities, and access to mental healthcare services.
Helpful Resources for Coping After A School Shooting
Dec 2, 2021
A list of helpful links, resources, and videos to help parents, students, families and educators cope after witnessing gun violence in school.
BridgeDetroit | People’s Food Co-op Rewrites Economics in Detroit Grocery Battle
Apr 27, 2022
The Detroit People’s Food Co-op will be part of the larger Detroit Food Commons, a Black-led community development complex on Woodward Avenue expected to include an incubator kitchen for culinary artists and food entrepreneurs, a West African and Detroit-centric healthy foods cafe and will have space for community meetings, events, lectures, films, and performances.
Could Roe v. Wade Be Overturned This Year? The Ramifications We May See in Michigan
May 12, 2022
One Detroit Senior Producer connects with University of Michigan Law Professor Michigan Barbara McQuade about a leaked draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that suggests the court's majority favors overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade court decision that granted the federal protection of abortion rights and what overturning the decision could mean for Michigan's abortion laws.
Last Year’s Flooding Damage Leaves Some Detroiters Still Waiting for Federal Aid, Repairs
Apr 15, 2022
Some Detroit homeowners are still trying to clean up the damage to their homes from last year’s major flooding events, and they’re still waiting for financial assistance. One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley connect for a discussion about flooding relief, or lack thereof, for Detroit homeowners, the current state of the city’s infrastructure and the risks of heavy rain we may see in the future.
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Detroit Filipino Supper Club
May 24, 2021
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5/16/22: One Detroit – Ukraine Benefit Concert, Bassist Marion Hayden, AAPI Story Series, TeMaTe Dance Performance
May 15, 2022
This week, One Detroit Arts & Culture Producer Sarah Smith talks with two Russian University of Michigan music students about organizing a benefit concert for Ukraine. WRCJ host Cecelia Sharpe talks with Detroit jazz bassist Marion Hayden. We revisit our AAPI Story Series, where two friends' conversations about race deepen after the death of George Floyd. Plus, the TeMaTe dance group brings afro-rooted traditions to the Marygrove Theatre stage.
Grammy-Winning Cuban Pianist Jesús “Chucho” Valdés Discusses Detroit Jazz Fest 2022 Artist Residency
May 5, 2022
Renowned Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader Jesús “Chucho” Valdés, 80, has amassed...
Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Disparities and Stigma in the Black Community
May 17, 2022
For National Mental Health Awareness Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Eric Doeh, President & CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), about the pandemic's impact on mental health, the stigma of mental illness in the Black community, economic barriers and health disparities affecting minorities, and access to mental healthcare services.
Make Music Not War: Russian, Ukrainian Students Show Solidarity Through Ukraine Benefit Concert
May 16, 2022
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance masters student and saxophonist Valentin Kovalev performs 'The Great Gate of Kyiv' with friend and Ukrainian pianist Alexander Polyakov for a Ukraine Benefit Concert.
ONE DETROIT EPISODES
5/16/22: One Detroit – Ukraine Benefit Concert, Bassist Marion Hayden, AAPI Story Series, TeMaTe Dance Performance
May 15, 2022
This week, One Detroit Arts & Culture Producer Sarah Smith talks with two Russian University of Michigan music students about organizing a benefit concert for Ukraine. WRCJ host Cecelia Sharpe talks with Detroit jazz bassist Marion Hayden. We revisit our AAPI Story Series, where two friends' conversations about race deepen after the death of George Floyd. Plus, the TeMaTe dance group brings afro-rooted traditions to the Marygrove Theatre stage.
American Black Journal EPISODES
5/17/22: American Black Journal – Mental Health Awareness Month, COVID in Michigan
May 17, 2022
For mental health awareness month, "American Black Journal" looks at the pandemic's impact on mental health services and other existing barriers to mental health access, education and awareness in the Black community. Plus, from mask mandates to vaccines and positive case rates, where does MIchigan stand in the fight against COVID-19 today?
- Future of Work
- Black History Month
- COVID313 Town Hall
- Black Church
- Caregiving Collaborative
Future of Work Town Hall | Steering the Future: Moving the Motor City’s Auto Industry Forward
May 4, 2022
More than a century ago, Detroit's entrepreneurial spirit put the Michigan auto industry on the map as the Motor City, but how will Michigan continue to lead the automotive industry in the everchanging environment of the 21st century? One Detroit hosts a future of work town hall on the MIchigan auto industry with leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber and MICHauto.
Collection of Horace Sheffield, Jr.’s Archives Coming to Wayne State University, WCCCD
Feb 15, 2022
Stephen talks with Horace Sheffield, Jr.'s son, Rev. Horace Sheffield III, about the influence and impact his father had on the trade unions during the civil rights movement. Plus, Sheffield III talks about upcoming plans to house thousands of items from his father’s archives in a massive collection at Wayne State University and Wayne County Community College District.
4/07/22: COVID313 – Special Education, Mental Health, COVID-19 Case Update
Apr 19, 2022
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.
St. Charles Lwanga Parish Prepares for its Centennial Celebration
Apr 27, 2022
"American Black Journal" producer AJ Walker visits St. Charles Lwanga parish, formerly known as St. Cecelia Church, for a wide-ranging discussion with its pastor, Fr. Theodore Parker, as the parish prepares for its 100th-anniversary celebration. The two talk about the history of Black Catholicism, the church's name change and the controversy over a painting of Black Jesus.
Bridge Michigan | As Pandemic Wanes, Michigan Confronts Toll of Isolation on Homebound Seniors
Apr 12, 2022
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.
Caregiving Collaborative
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. […]WXXI News | More Youths Are Becoming Home Caregivers. Experts Say They Need More Help and Support
Detroit Free Press | Scaled-Back Social Services Bill Could Still Be Vital to Michigan Home Care Workers
News from Bridge Detroit
- Asphalt plant still can’t be built in Detroit because of pollution worriesby Jena Brooker and Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Grandmont-Rosedale residents came together to oppose an asphalt plant in their residential community – again.
- Detroit cops to deploy more cameras to ID vehiclesby Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The technology will enable crime center analysts to search by geographic area and by the make, model and body style of vehicles as well as the presence of racks or bumper stickers and vehicle history.
- Higher definition cameras could curb freeway shootings, Detroit chief saysby Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
White said if the department gets access to higher quality freeway cameras, they would only be used to fight part one violent crimes, which includes fatal and non-fatal shootings.
- City Council wants driver bonuses, low-income fare for DDOT ridersby Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
DDOT has held public input sessions in recent weeks to discuss how it should spend $51 million in federal rescue dollars.
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