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DPSCD Update, September is Black Reading Month, Detroit Month of Design
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti gives an update on the current state of the district. Plus, September is Black Reading Month, highlighting the importance of reading works by African American authors. September is also Detroit Month of Design. Learn how design impacts our every day lives.
Read MoreNeighborhood Grocery LLC, The Kitchen by Cooking with Que, Bassist Marion Hayden | American Black Journal
A new Black-owned grocery store aims to tackle the food desert on Detroit’s eastside. Hear about the benefits of plant-based eating from Quiana Broden, founder of The Kitchen by Cooking with Que. Plus, renowned jazz bassist and music educator Marion Hayden discusses Detroit’s storied jazz culture.
Read MoreDetroit’s home repair crisis and its impact on residents and neighborhoods | American Black Journal
American Black Journal teams up with BridgeDetroit for a special episode examining the great need for home repairs in Detroit. BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett talks with residents about the barriers in obtaining financial support. Plus, Stephen Henderson hosts a panel discussion on Detroit’s home repair program, years in disinvestment, and the impact it’s having on the city’s neighborhoods.
Read MoreThe Black Church’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, Detroit City of Peace | American Black Journal
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series delves into the contemporary significance of civil rights, the March on Washington’s impact, and the state of civil rights today. Two Black church leaders reflect on the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom and Dr. King’s legacy. Plus, the Church of the Messiah’s “Detroit: City of Peace” event celebrates the accomplishments of Detroit’s youth.
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New Black-owned grocery store aims to tackle the food desert on Detroit’s eastside
In a promising development for Detroit’s Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood on the city’s Eastside, African American entrepreneur Raphael Wright is set to open the doors of Neighborhood Grocery. The market is poised to make history as the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.
Read MorePaving the way for today: How the Black Church supported the Civil Rights Movement
The “Black Church in Detroit” series delves into the contemporary significance of civil rights and the state of civil rights today. Historic King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Charles Williams II, a distinguished figure in civil rights arenas, shares his perspectives on the legacy of the 1963 March on Washington and the present-day state of civil rights advocacy.
Read MoreDrey Skonie and The Klouds carry on Sylvia Moy’s Motown legacy at Masterpiece Sound Studios’ cover song contest
Masterpiece Sound Studios recently showcased the power of Sylvia Moy’s songwriting legacy with its cover song contest, crowning Drey Skonie and The Klouds as the first-place winners for their captivating rendition of a classic Motown hit penned by Moy, the late Masterpiece Sound Studios founder.
Read MoreRhythms of change: Motown Museum reflects on recording civil rights history 60 years ago
As the nation reflects on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the Detroit Walk to Freedom, an intriguing connection exists between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches and the iconic Motown Records. In an exclusive interview, contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ, delves into this significant link with Robin Terry, Chairwoman and CEO of the Motown Museum.
Read More44th Detroit Jazz Festival to feature NEA Jazz Masters’ performances, tribute to Gretchen Valade
Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President Chris Collins and artist Brittini Ward preview this year’s festival and unveil this year’s official festival poster. Plus, Collins gives an update on the huge renovation of the jazz center named for the late Gretchen Valade on Wayne State University’s campus.
Read MoreBrilliant Detroit announces new citywide summer literacy campaign to curb student learning loss
Brilliant Detroit announces a new citywide summer literacy campaign at its community hubs. Children and families can take part in reading activities, field trips and pop-up events designed to keep young kids engaged in the joy of reading.
Read MoreMichigan Diversity Council 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit magnifies Black leadership, excellence
The Michigan Diversity Council’s National Black Men in Leadership Summit will explore the themes of Black entrepreneurship, racism and mental health, fatherhood in the Black community, policing in America, the legacy of Black Greek letter organizations and historically black colleges and universities, Black philanthropy, and more.
Read MoreDetroit’s affordable housing shortage intertwines with homelessness, amplifying hardships for residents
“American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson leads a roundtable with BridgeDetroit’s Nushrat Rahman, City of Detroit’s Donald Rencher, and Neighborhood Service Organization’s Linda Little. They talk about the current state of homelessness in the city, housing instability, affordable housing units, federal housing vouchers, and the end to a national moratorium on rental evictions.
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