Category: Education
Upgraded education system needed to help grow Mich...
Posted by Jonathan Shead | Jan 18, 2024 | 1D Episode Clip, Education, Future of Work, News, One Detroit | 0
The history of Wigilia, a Polish Christmas Eve cel...
Posted by Michael Sellers | Dec 14, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Art & Culture, Education, History, One Detroit, Video | 1
Federal Pell Grants for prison inmates return, ope...
Posted by Jonathan Shead | Dec 7, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Education, Future of Work, News, One Detroit, Social Justice, Workforce Development | 0
Michigan’s battle against brain drain: Washtenaw C...
Posted by Jonathan Shead | Dec 1, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Education, Future of Work, News, One Detroit, Workforce Development | 0
10th Annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp offe...
Posted by Jonathan Shead | Nov 14, 2023 | ABJ Clips, American Black Journal, Education, Future of Work, Upcoming Events | 0
Michigan’s higher education experts discuss college access, equity for communities of color
by Jonathan Shead | Nov 7, 2023
Some of Michigan’s top experts in higher education and diversity, equity, and inclusion address how Michigan can improve outcomes for young students of color and what Michigan’s institutions of higher education must do to diversify their admissions and ensure first-generation students have the support they need.
Read MoreNew law requires Michigan schools to teach consent, sexual assault awareness. One local organization already does that.
by Jonathan Shead | Oct 27, 2023
A new Michigan law has taken a significant step to raise awareness and prevent teen dating violence in schools. One Macomb County organization, Turning Point, has already started that training. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota takes viewers into the classroom at Dakota High School to see the training in action.
Read MoreMichigan’s higher education experts discuss college access, equity for communities of color
by Jonathan Shead | Oct 15, 2023
A sobering reality persists for many students from communities of color trying to enter one of...
Read MoreMichigan’s book ban battle: Navigating the controversy of literary censorship in metro Detroit
by Jonathan Shead | Sep 29, 2023
The contentious issue of books bans has taken center stage across the nation, and in Michigan it’s no different. Learn how libraries across metro Detroit have been impacted by book bans and where Michigan stands on the issue. Plus, a local parent shares her thoughts on literary censorship in schools, and more information on the Michigan Library Association’s Right to Read initiative.
Read MoreLittle Amal’s Walk across America comes to Metro Detroit
by Madison Wood | Sep 21, 2023
A 12-foot puppet of 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl “Little Amal” visits Detroit on her 6,000 mile Walk Across America, bringing attention to human rights and persecution.
Read MoreDetroit Chamber and Business Leaders for Michigan co-author new study on Michiganders under 30
by Madison Wood | Sep 21, 2023
The Detroit Regional Chamber and Business Leaders for Michigan have unveiled the results of a recent survey focused on residents aged 18 to 29. With Michigan grappling with a declining population and businesses struggling to fill job vacancies, the survey provides valuable insights into the factors influencing young Michiganders’ decisions about their future in the state.
Read MoreUAW Strike and its impact on the history of labor
by Madison Wood | Sep 21, 2023
The United Auto Workers union is using a new approach to walking out, called a ‘standup strike,’ and it is striking all three companies at once.
Read MoreDetroit Public Schools’ progress report: Supt. Dr. Nikolai Vitti shares district updates as new school year begins
by Jonathan Shead | Sep 15, 2023
On the heels of The School at Marygrove’s successful first high school graduation and a new school year, Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti shares an update on the state of the district and what he’s prioritizing for the 2023-2024 school year.
Read MoreBrilliant Detroit announces new citywide summer literacy campaign to curb student learning loss
by Jonathan Shead | Aug 2, 2023
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 MoreDetroit Food Academy cooks up the next generation of young leaders through food education
by Jonathan Shead | Jul 11, 2023
Detroit Food Academy is revolutionizing the lives of young Detroiters by blending the art of cooking with life and leadership skills. BridgeDetroit’s Micah Walker learns about the work they do to prepare the next generation of young leaders.
Read MoreDetroit Public Schools graduates first high school class from The School at Marygrove
by Jonathan Shead | Jun 8, 2023
A unique educational partnership has produced its first class of high school graduates. The School at Marygrove held a monumental commencement ceremony for its first graduating class. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss stopped by Music Hall Detroit to capture the celebration.
Read MoreBookstock 2023 raises money for literacy, education projects by recycling used media
by Jonathan Shead | Apr 11, 2023
The Detroit area’s largest used book and media sale, Bookstock, returns to once again benefit literacy and education projects in Southeast Michigan. Stephen Henderson gets the details on Bookstock 2023.
Read MoreNews From Around Detroit
- Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance changes name, goes statewideby 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 barbershopby 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 barbershopby 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 placeby 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.
- Biography explores lesser-known side of MLKby Orlando Bailey and Christine Ferretti (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life, delves into never-before-seen papers, archives and Martin Luther King’s humanity.
National Headlines
- Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall.
- Croatia's top court rules that the president can't run in the parliamentary election unless he quits
Milanović on Friday called a parliamentary election for April 17. But he then announced that he would run to become Croatia's next prime minister on the list of the opposition Socialist Democratic Party.
- Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia's election interference case are seeking to appeal a judge's ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.