Detroit Future City CEO, Anika Goss, talks with One Detroit contributor and American Black Journal host, Stephen Henderson, about the latest findings in the annual report about Detroit’s economic equity. The bottom line isn’t good—especially when it comes to education and employment equity. In addition to the findings, Goss also brings up recommendations for moving forward.
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- BridgeDetroit Engagement Director Orlando Bailey to head up Outlier Mediaby Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
It’s been a distinct privilege to serve at an organization that honors residents with a listening ear and action, Orlando writes.
- James Beard semi-finalist Baobab Fare closes on new east side locationby Christine Ferretti and Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Hamissi Mamba considered opening a second location of his restaurant in Ann Arbor. But a trip to Detroit’s East Warren-Cadieux area changed his plans.
- Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance changes name, goes statewideby Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
A $500,000 appropriation from last year’s state budget will take the Detroit-based organization to Lansing and Flint.
- Black men bond where they feel at home — in the barbershopby Bryce Huffman, Orlando Bailey and Quinn Banks (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The Black barbershop is a sanctuary for grooming and public rest and a pulpit to express joy, debate values and politics in a community that is affirming and safe.
- Black men bond where they feel at home — in the barbershopby Bryce Huffman, Orlando Bailey and Quinn Banks (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The Black barbershop is a sanctuary for grooming and public rest and a pulpit to express joy, debate values and politics in a community that is affirming and safe.
National Headlines
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The reprimand Monday opened a revelatory day of testimony, as jurors for the first time heard the details of the financial reimbursements at the center of the case and saw payment checks bearing Trump's signature.
- Israel launches operation into Rafah, says cease-fire agreement not reached with Hamas
It is a delicate and momentous day in the Middle East. The Israeli military says it has launched a new operation into parts of Rafah in southern Gaza. At the same time, the Israeli government says it's continuing negotiations to reach a cease-fire with Hamas in exchange for the release of hostages. William Brangham discusses the latest with Nick Schifrin and Aaron David Miller.
- News Wrap: Russia says it will hold drills to simulate nuclear weapon use
In our news wrap Monday, Russia publicly announced drills to simulate the use of battlefield nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine, authorities in southern Brazil say at least 83 people have died in days of heavy rains and flooding with more than a hundred still missing and heavy rain across southeastern Texas began tapering off, but catastrophic flooding left widespread disruption.