Author: Lea Vigi

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun COVID-19 Update

Dec 15, 2020

Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, talks candidly with Stephen about the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

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COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 37

Dec 15, 2020

Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.

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12/14/20: One Detroit – The Nutcracker / Twenty Front Street / Hinduism / Dearborn Symphony

Dec 14, 2020

Christy McDonald talks with president of Interlochen Center for the Arts Trey Devey about the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker.

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Roundtable: Where We’ve Been in 2020

Dec 11, 2020

Christy McDonald sits down with Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley to talk about where we’ve been in 2020 and what to look for in 2021.

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12/13/20: American Black Journal – COVID-19 Vaccines / Dave Bing

Dec 11, 2020

Stephen Henderson talks with NBA legend and former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing about his new autobiography, “Attacking the Rim,” which chronicles his multifaceted careers.

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Preview: The Russian Five

Dec 10, 2020

View a clip from “The Russian Five” and see how their arrival turned around the beloved Detroit hockey team that was approaching decline in the ’80s. Fred Nahhat talks with former Red Wing, Kris Draper.

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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.

National Headlines

Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Trump hush money trial closer to opening statements after 12 jurors selected
A full jury has been seated in Donald Trump's criminal trial, but jury selection had a rocky start with two previously selected jurors dismissed. One was excused after she said her personal information had been made public. The other was dismissed after prosecutors raised concerns that he may have not been honest in a questionnaire. William Brangham discussed more with Jessica Roth.
News Wrap: New York police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up encampment
In our news wrap Thursday, police in New York arrested several pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Columbia University, President Biden picked up endorsements from members of the Kennedy family, House Speaker Johnson scrambled to get votes for his proposed foreign aid bills and German authorities arrested two German-Russian nationals for allegedly spying on behalf of Russia.