A look at Washtenaw Community College’s FAME program and how it connects students to advanced manufacturing careers in Michigan. Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s Julie Lowenthal joins the show for National Family Caregivers Month. Learn about Detroit’s indigenous history for Native American Heritage Month. Plus, check out what’s coming up this weekend around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Read MoreMichigan lags behind the nation in college degree attainment, according to recent findings from the Citizens Research Council. Washtenaw Community College’s FAME program has been working to change that trajectory. One Detroit’s Will Glover visited WCC’s FAME program to explore how it connects students to careers in Michigan.
Read MoreWinter is knock-knock-knocking at the door, but even with the chill in the air, there’s still so much to do in and around Detroit this upcoming weekend. There’s the Winter Markets in Cadillac Square, Noel Night in Midtown Detroit, the Michigan Sneaker XChange and Mariah Carey is coming to town. See what’s coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Read MoreDespite indigenous people being the first to have settled in Michigan, not much of the state’s indigenous history is known in the mainstream or taught in schools. For Native American Heritage Month, One Detroit contributor Bryce Huffman talked with Antonio Cosme and Rosebud Bear Schneider to learn about Detroit’s indigenous history and efforts to preserve indigenous traditions today.
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A growing trend of younger African Americans are shifting from organized religion to spirituality. A Pew Research survey found that young Black adults are not only less religious but also less engaged with predominantly Black churches compared to their older counterparts. Guest host Orlando Bailey of BridgeDetroit talks with three ministers about young African Americans’ evolving faith practices.
Read MoreCelebrate the season with ornament painting, a production of “A Christmas Carol,” and “Frozen” at Detroit Opera. For those looking to light up their evenings, visit “Light Up Main Street” in Detroit. See what else is coming up this weekend around Southeast Michigan with contributors Cecelia Sharpe and Dave Wagner of 90.9
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