Jonathan Shead | One Detroit

12/02/21: One Detroit – Social Safety Nets / Interlochen Arts / Struggling Small Businesses / Men of Change

Dec 2, 2021

On this episode of One Detroit: Will Glover explores how COVID-19 has impact social safety net programs and those living in poverty. Christy McDonalds learns about Interlochen’s 30 years of evolution and expansion. Contributor Nolan Finley hears how small businesses across the state are coping with various challenges. Plus, a look into two initiatives that are helping foster positive conversations about Black men.

Small Businesses Coping with Challenges Ahead of New Year

Dec 2, 2021

Small Businesses across Michigan are facing challenges on many fronts. From navigating COVID-19 to inflation and workplace changes, some small businesses are struggling to survive. One Detroit contributor Nolan Finley talks with Michigan Small Business Association President Brian Calley about what these businesses are doing to cope with the challenges.

Museum Exhibit, Barbershop Challenge Promotes Positive Conversations About Black Men

Dec 2, 2021

Two renowned Detroit institutions, the Charles H. Wright Museum and Ford Motor Company, are helping change the narrative around Black men. Through the museum’s traveling exhibit “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” and Ford’s Men of Courage initiative, the Detroit Barbershop Challenge was born, and it’s helping foster positive conversations about Black Men in the community.

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 | Detroit’s December Remote Days A Sign of How Long and Challenging the Pandemic Recovery Will Be

Dec 1, 2021

Detroit Public Schools Community District is going remote for three days in December. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said the closures help show that students and educators are under duress as COVID outbreaks and staff shortages pile on top of nearly two years of virtual learning, quarantines, masking battles and COVID fears.

PBS NewsHour | Rising COVID Cases Causing Turmoil for Michigan Schools as Flu Season Arrives

Nov 30, 2021

As the first snows of the season begin to fall in Michigan, school leaders dealing with staffing shortages across their districts are facing yet another conundrum: what to do about a flu season that’s arrived alongside a major spike in COVID-19 cases.

Author: Jonathan Shead

12/02/21: One Detroit – Social Safety Nets / Interlochen Arts / Struggling Small Businesses / Men of Change

Small Businesses Coping with Challenges Ahead of New Year

Museum Exhibit, Barbershop Challenge Promotes Positive Conversations About Black Men

Helpful Resources for Coping After A School Shooting

BridgeDetroit | Detroit’s December Remote Days A Sign of How Long and Challenging the Pandemic Recovery Will Be

PBS NewsHour | Rising COVID Cases Causing Turmoil for Michigan Schools as Flu Season Arrives

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