Author: Christina Amato

6/20/21: American Black Journal – Michigan Opera Theatre/ The Complete Muhammad Ali

Jun 19, 2021

Stephen talks with the Michigan Opera Theatre’s new Artist-in-Residence, plus this year marks the 5th anniversary of the death of boxing great Muhammad Ali.

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May 19th Virtual Town Hall – How We Got Here: The Asian American Experience in Metro Detroit

May 5, 2021

How We Got Here: The Asian American Experience in Metro Detroit May 19, 2021 at 7pm ET Watch on...

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Remembering Karen Hudson Samuels

Feb 11, 2021

The Detroit Public TV community was saddened to hear of the passing of Karen Hudson Samuel, Executive Director of WGPR-TV 62 Historical Society…

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ABJ Excerpt | A Generation Found

Feb 10, 2021

It’s Black History Month, and there’s a new book out that pays tribute to the achievements and wisdom of our African American elders…

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Robin Seymour: Robin and the Music

Nov 27, 2020

If you grew up here in Detroit, chances are Robin Seymour narrated your musical memories as one of the most popular DJs starting in the 1950s. He passed away in April of this year, but his role in Detroit broadcasting history won’t be forgotten.

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An Old School Deli dilemma

Jul 17, 2020

Steve Morse is once more dispensing corned beef on rye at his Roseville deli after a three-month COVID-19 shutdown.

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Detroit rec centers are open again, as residents rejoice
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman | Bridge Detroit)
The City of Detroit reopened four of its recreation centers this week after closing them down 18 months ago amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mackinac panelists: Reparations are the path to economic prosperity
by Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis | Bridge Detroit)
Equity experts joined the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how systemic racism has perpetuated the racial wealth gap in Michigan and how reparative policy can reverse those outcomes.
Poll shows Michigan taxpayers willing to pay for children’s education
by Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis | Bridge Detroit)
Support for education was a leading topic on the first day of the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. A recent poll supported by the Skillman Foundation shows Michiganders are willing to pay more in taxes for their children’s education.
Preliminary investigation: GLWA not at fault for metro Detroit floods
by Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis | Bridge Detroit)
Great Lakes Water Authority officials say they aren’t at fault for the floods that have plagued Detroit and some suburbs this summer, but they’re updating procedures anyway.
Bus riders fearful as DDOT looks to cut routes
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman | Bridge Detroit)
Detroit officials say reducing bus service will make transportation more reliable. Residents and transit advocates say they want more service, not less.

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