Author: Madison Wood

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers 2023 State of the State address

Jan 23, 2023

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lays out her new legislative year agenda. Senior Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick, covering his 53rd State of the State, provides analysis and commentary along with fellow capitol correspondents.

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‘The Half-Life of Freedom: Notes on Race, Media and Democracy’ with Jelani Cobb

Jan 23, 2023

Columbia Journalism School dean and and The New Yorker journalist Jelani Cobb examines race and the historic challenges to democracy, the impact of the media, and how these obstacles frame and inform our current moment.

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The Great Reset: The Future of Work with SHRM’s Johnny Taylor, Jr.

Dec 7, 2022

Join the Detroit Economic Club and #OneDetroit THIS WEDNESDAY for a live conversation with global leader on the future of employment, culture and leadership Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

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GIVEAWAY: Detroit Jazz Festival 2022 Poster and Two VIP Passes

Aug 26, 2022

American Black Journal and The Detroit Jazz Festival have partnered to provide some lucky viewers with a chance to win an official Detroit Jazz Festival 2022 poster and the grand prize winner will also receive a pair of VIP passes for Monday, Sept. 5.

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MSHDA Landlord Outreach Event

Jun 17, 2022

Calling all Michigan landlords! You are cordially invited to attend MSHDA’s Landlord Engagement...

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2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

May 19, 2022

The annual Mackinac Policy Conference returns May 31–June 3, 2022, bringing together business, community and policy leaders to collaborate on some of the biggest issues facing Michigan.

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Building Black wealth and opportunity with intention
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
This year will mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his seminal ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
Working for a better Detroit
by Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis, Author at BridgeDetroit)
BridgeDetroit contributor Olivia Lewis reflects on our transition to in-person engagement, policing, inclusive development and the will of Detroit’s voters.
A point of gratitude
by Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
BridgeDetroit’s Orlando Bailey reflects on our newsroom engagement in 2022 and plans to build continued community connection next year.
Detroit’s 2022 topics: Tax justice, land use and gun violence
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
BridgeDetroit contributor Bryce Huffman weighs in on some of his most memorable coverage of the year, and shares plans for his future.
Replacement paratransit vendor unlikely before 2023 service cuts
by Bryce Huffman and Malachi Barrett (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Some council members would convene a December session to vote on a new contract, but Mike Duggan’s administration said the bidding process will have to reopen next year.

National Headlines

West Bank Palestinian community faces removal as far-right Israel vows expansion
The long-running dispute over the West Bank Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar has resurfaced this week as a focus of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Interest rate boosted again by quarter-point as Fed signals more hikes to combat inflation
The central bank's latest move put its benchmark short-term rate in a range of 4.5 percent to 4.75 percent, its highest level in about 15 years.
Eagles backup lineman indicted for rape
Josh Sills, a backup offensive lineman for the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges that stem from an incident in Ohio just over three years ago, authorities said Wednesday.

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