A new Black-owned grocery store aims to tackle the food desert on Detroit’s eastside. Hear about the benefits of plant-based eating from Quiana Broden, founder of The Kitchen by Cooking with Que. Plus, renowned jazz bassist and music educator Marion Hayden discusses Detroit’s storied jazz culture.
Read MoreIn a promising development for Detroit’s Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood on the city’s Eastside, African American entrepreneur Raphael Wright is set to open the doors of Neighborhood Grocery. The market is poised to make history as the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.
Read MoreWith the impacts of climate change at the forefront, what it will take to address the stress on Michigan’s current water infrastructure in the face of future extreme weather? The Citizens Research Council of Michigan’s latest report explores the multiple challenges involved with rebuilding and maintaining the state’s infrastructure, as well as remediating and protecting the environment.
Read MoreWhether you’re attending the Greta Van Fleet concert or the Dave Chappelle show at Little Caesars Arena, checking out the Boat the Blue Antique & Classic Boat Show, or trying your hand at improv comedy, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s going on around town this weekend and into next week on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Read MoreExplore how food intersects with business, education and the environment in and around Detroit in this special food-themed episode. Learn about the creation of Detroit’s Velvet Peanut Butter company. Hear about Sozai Restaurant owner and chef Hajime Sato’s sustainable seafood practices. Plus, see how the Detroit Food Academy is cooking up the next generation of young leaders.
Read MoreAmerican Black Journal teams up with BridgeDetroit for a special episode examining the great need for home repairs in Detroit. BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett talks with residents about the barriers in obtaining financial support. Plus, Stephen Henderson hosts a panel discussion on Detroit’s home repair program, years in disinvestment, and the impact it’s having on the city’s neighborhoods.
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