Author: Lea Vigi

Shannon Cason’s brutally honest storytelling

Jul 6, 2020

Shannon Cason’s podcast Homemade Stories encourages people to step out of their comfort zones, all in the quest of better stories.

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7/6/20: One Detroit – Omari Rush / Shannon Cason / Alex Forrer / Devin Scillian / Alex Way

Jul 6, 2020

CultureSource’s Omari Rush, Shannon Cason, professional photographer Alex Forrer, journalist Devin Scillian and musician Alex Way.

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HighScope: Ensuring adequate early childhood education & care

Jul 2, 2020

Stacey Abrams, Chastity Pratt and Dr. Iheoma Iruka, Chief Research Innovation Officer at HighScope talk about the importance of pre-K learning, ensuring adequate early childhood education and day care in the long term.

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7/5/20: American Black Journal – COVID-19 Impact on Mental Health / Racial Disparities During the Pandemic / Music by Anita Dumar

Jul 2, 2020

Stephen talks with the Rev. Horace Sheffield III, the head of DABO (Detroit Association of Black Organizations), about his personal battle with COVID-19 and the impact of the virus on Detroiters.

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7/2/20: One Detroit – Eviction Concerns / Police Brutality & Systemic Racism Roundtable / Benny Napoleon / Shatila Bakery

Jul 2, 2020

An in-depth discussion of the national and global protests against police brutality and systemic racism.

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Detroit policy staffer with 'bright future' killed in apparent murder-suicide
by Detroit Free Press (GANNETT Syndication Service)
DeAndree Watson, 30, was found shot to death in his vehicle on Sunday in Westland, the victim of what police called a murder-suicide.
Organizers cancel Thunder Over Michigan air show over pandemic concerns
by Detroit Free Press (GANNETT Syndication Service)
The annual Thunder Over Michigan air show is the latest summer extravaganza to be canceled this year, organizers announced Monday.
Metro Detroit's heat wave is about to get hotter with more humidity
by Detroit Free Press (GANNETT Syndication Service)
Daily high temperatures in the low to mid 90s will continue throughout this week, with increasing humidity each day, the Weather Services says.
Petition drive to repeal governor's emergency powers starts this week
by Detroit Free Press (GANNETT Syndication Service)
The petition drive seeks to repeal the 1945 law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has used to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan says 30,000 unemployment filers will have eligibility determined by July 20
by Detroit Free Press (GANNETT Syndication Service)
The Unemployment Insurance Agency said it will either pay out benefits, determine the claimant is ineligible, or deem the filer unreachable.

National Headlines

Pentagon draft policy would ban Confederate battle flag displays

It comes as President Donald Trump earlier in the day criticized NASCAR's decision to ban the flag at its races and venues. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the draft.
Fossils reveal dinosaur forerunner smaller than a cellphone

Named Kongonaphon kely, which means tiny bug slayer, the creature looked like a dinosaur but scampered the Earth earlier, predating both dinosaurs and flying pterosaurs.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion deal

The acquisition enables the ride-hailing giant to increase its delivery offerings at a time when the global pandemic has suppressed customers' desire for rides while boosting home delivery needs.