Author: Cheryl Jones

Media Release 5/30/18 – DPTV launches “One Detroit”

May 30, 2018

Detroit Public Television (DPTV) announces today plans for a new weekly program reflecting the organization’s commitment to in-depth, contextual news coverage, rooted in greater Detroit. One Detroit will tell the authentic stories of our diverse communities during this pivotal period in the city’s history.

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Mackinac Policy Conference Video via Schedule

May 30, 2018

View the webcast schedule for the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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2018 Mackinac Policy Conference Live

May 30, 2018

Watch MiWeek’s LIVE coverage of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy...

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5/24/18: Workforce of the Future | MiWeek Roadshow

May 24, 2018

The MiWeek team took the show on the road to discuss the present and future of workforce development in Michigan.

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Mackinac Policy Conference Preview | MiWeek Clip

May 17, 2018

Christy caught up with Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah and 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair Ray Telang to find out more about this year’s conference themes. The MiWeek team discuss the policy conference pillars and agenda.

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Christy talks Detroit Design with Olga Stella | MiWeek Clip

May 16, 2018

Detroit is the only city in the U.S. designated a Unesco City of Design. How does design make a difference for the people living in Detroit, and how does it influence economic growth? MiWeek’s Christy McDonald spoke with Design Core Detroit’s Olga Stella to find out.

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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.

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Eric Adams called this Palestinian activist and retired teacher an 'outside agitator.' She saw inspiration at protests
"The whole thing is a distraction because they are very scared that the young Americans are aware for the first time of what's going on in Palestine," Nahla Al-Arian said. "They are the ones who gave me hope that at last the Palestinian people can get some justice."
Trump calls judge 'crooked' after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
Returning briefly to the campaign trail, Donald Trump has called the judge presiding over his hush money trial "crooked" a day after being held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.
Violence erupts at UCLA, police clear occupied building at Columbia as protests intensify
There were more arrests Wednesday at college campuses after demonstrations led to heated confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. The decision by college officials to call in police and when to do so has been debated in several states. Arrests played out dramatically on television in both New York and Los Angeles, but they are by no means the only ones. Amna Nawaz reports.