Author: Marty Fischhoff

Watch Party: Celebrating “The Black Church” series

Feb 1, 2021

Join us February 1 for this live virtual watch party event as we explore and honor the significance and history of the Black Church in Detroit.

Do Black Lives Matter in America?

Sep 20, 2020

In an ongoing collaboration, American Black Journal and BridgeDetroit present a series of reports on issues threatening the lives of people of color and the groups advocating to protect them.

‘Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story’ Screening

May 9, 2019

Norman Mineta rose in local politics in San Jose, California to become the first Asian American mayor of a major U.S. city, and later a member of Congress.

News From Around Detroit

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

How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia
The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn't moved them because it is out of money.
WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes toward weekend votes
A key procedural vote gained approval Friday to move ahead with the bill.
U.S. sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who attacked Palestinians
The announcement from the U.S. Treasury Department comes as the West Bank has seen some of its worst violence perpetrated by extremist settlers against Palestinians since the war in nearby Gaza began.

Author: Marty Fischhoff

Watch Party: Celebrating “The Black Church” series

Do Black Lives Matter in America?

‘Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story’ Screening

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