Category: Black History
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 MoreFrom Detroit’s Walk to Freedom to the March on Washington: 60 years of civil rights legacy
As the nation commemorates the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, attention turns to the significant role that the Detroit Walk to Freedom played in shaping that civil rights march. One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota explains the tie between these two historic events and how they changed civil rights in America.
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 MoreWill Detroit’s I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project restore a once thriving Black corridor in the city?
Detroit’s I-375 is the shortest highway in the country. When it was constructed, it led to the destruction of two thriving Black communities. One Detroit and BridgeDetroit team up to break down the I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project in Detroit and whether the plans will benefit the community.
Read MoreDetroit NAACP commemorates 60 years of fighting for civil rights with June Jubilee celebrations
Bringing together community and civil rights leaders, politicians, activists and residents from across Southeast Michigan, the Detroit Branch NAACP hosted a vibrant and momentous June Jubilee honoring the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom, a pivotal march in the Civil Rights Movement. One Detroit brings you highlights from the events with contributor Orlando Bailey.
Read MoreAfrican World Festival returns for 40th annual celebration in Hart Plaza
Summer is here, and Detroit’s highly anticipated African World Festival is near. The annual festival celebrates 40 years in the city this year from July 14-16 at Hart Plaza. Festival Director Njia Kai shares what attendees can expect from the festival’s 40th annual year celebrating the arts and culture of the African diaspora.
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Detroit Walk to Freedom: 60 Years Later | American Black Journal & Bridge Detroit Town Hall
American Black Journal teams up with BridgeDetroit for a virtual town hall commemorating the 60th anniversary of two historic events in the Civil Rights Movement: the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Read MoreDetroit’s Northwestern High School hosts its inaugural Juneteenth parade
As federal Juneteenth celebrations become more common across the nation, One Detroit visited the Detroit Northwestern High School’s inaugural Juneteenth parade to see how they’re celebrating the nation’s newest federal holiday and to hear how others can learn more about its history.
Read MoreDetroit NAACP unveils life-size bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Hart Plaza
The Detroit Branch NAACP plans to unveil a bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Hart Plaza during its June Jubilee events. We talked with the artist behind the sculpture about his piece and how it found its home in Detroit.
Read MoreDetroit NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony previews June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom events
Detroit NAACP President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony previews the NAACP’s “June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom” events in commemoration of the Detroit Walk to Freedom’s 60th anniversary. Plus, he discusses the state of civil rights in America, the struggle for voting rights and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
Read MoreWalking down memory lane: Two Detroit women reflect on attending the 1963 Walk to Freedom
Two Detroit women, Dorothy Aldridge and Edith Lee-Payne, reflect on attending the Detroit Walk to Freedom 60 years ago, as well as the walk’s impact on their lives and its place in history.
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