Author: Madison Wood

‘Leadership In Policy and Law’ With Reginald M. Turner

Mar 10, 2022

Detroit Public TV and the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy are partnering on a series of four crucial discussions with key newsmakers, news reporters and public officials on issues relating to the vote.

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3/10/22: COVID313 – Mask Mandates and COVID Protocols

Mar 10, 2022

On this COVID313 Town Hall, we discuss ending mask mandates, evolving COVID protocols and protecting immunocompromised children and those with special needs, plus talking with kids about world events. Guests include pediatrician Dr. Saini, Detroit Health Department, Detroit Public Schools and Michigan Charter Schools.

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2/24/22: COVID313 – Youth-Led Town Hall on Mental Health

Feb 25, 2022

Conversation led by a panel of Detroit youth, sharing their mental health and wellness needs – plus presentations from community partners and mental health services organizations, sharing vital resources and how to access them. Also addressed is domestic abuse, dating violence, and ways to get help.

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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.

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WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks at 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast Saturday night before a large crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians against the backdrop of growing protests over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
'H Is for Hope' explores history of climate change and why there's hope for the future
Data shows that global levels of the three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases -- carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- all reached record highs in 2023 for the second year in the row, and experts say there's no end in sight. But a new book, 'H Is for Hope,' says there is reason for hope in the fight against climate change. William Brangham speaks with its author, Elizabeth Kolbert.
How President Noboa's 'strong hand' policies against violence in Ecuador are playing out
Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it's become one of Latin America's most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking to President Daniel Noboa to turn things around. Carolina Jimenez Sandoval, president of the Washington Office on Latin America, joins Ali Rogin to discuss.