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5/17/18: MSU Settlement / Mackinac Policy Conference / Flint Water / 48217 Mural

May 17, 2018

Tonight on MiWeek: MSU SETTLEMENT: Michigan State University reaches a financial settlement with...

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5/13/18: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses / Twisted Storytellers Podcast

May 13, 2018

A national education program is helping small business owners in the Detroit area grow their...

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5/10/18: Regional Transit Plan / Design Core Detroit / Headlines

May 10, 2018

A One Detroit report looks at a new regional transit plan that is drawing both skepticism and support in southeast Michigan. The MiWeek team debates the plan’s pros and cons and talk about how some state lawmakers are pushing for communities to be able to opt out of the plan. Plus, Christy talks with Olga Stella, the head of Design Core Detroit, about the role of design industries in the city’s economy. Episode 702

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5/6/18: Flint Water Crisis / National Small Business Week

May 6, 2018

On the next American Black Journal, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver sits down with Stephen to talk about...

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5/3/18: Engler & MSU / Detroit Oversight and Development

May 3, 2018

Coming up, Nolan Finley’s interview with Michigan State interim president, John Engler. Plus, a big milestone for Detroit; no more state oversight. We’ll debate the significance. Episode 701

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4/29/18: American Black Journal 50th Anniversary

Apr 29, 2018

On the next American Black Journal, we’ll continue our celebration of the program’s...

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News From Around Detroit

James Beard semi-finalist Baobab Fare closes on new east side location
by 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 statewide
by 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 barbershop
by 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 barbershop
by 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.
Detroit transit warrior finds his place
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Michael Cunningham II, a fierce advocate for bus riders and drivers in Detroit, has landed a one-bedroom apartment after nearly a decade of housing insecurity.

National Headlines

Iran-allied militia coalition claims its base in Iraq was hit by an airstrike
An airstrike early Saturday hit a base used by the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias in Iraq, the group said in a statement.
A politician running for mayor in northern Mexico is killed, the 16th hopeful slain over June vote
A mayoral candidate in a northern Mexico border state has been killed, the 16th political hopeful slain ahead of the June 2 elections.
Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran
There is an uneasy calm across the Middle East after both Israeli and Iranian officials had muted responses to Israel's apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran. The region had been on edge since an unprecedented Iranian attack and Israeli vows of revenge. Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution.