Cinco de Mayo is coming up this weekend and there are a few ways to celebrate in Southwest Detroit. Also, American astrophysicist and writer Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson visits Detroit. Plus, celebrate Sturgeon Day, see a performance of “Annie” and more happening in and around Detroit this weekend. Contributor Peter Whorf shares what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Read MoreKids are learning to cook nutritious meals in the Downtown Boxing Gym’s new commercial kitchen with a well-known Detroit chef, Molly Mitchell. BridgeDetroit’s Micah Walker and One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talk with Mitchell and Downtown Boxing Gym founder and CEO Khali Sweeney about the program and how it fits into the gym’s mission.
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Veteran Detroit PBS journalist Bill Kubota has been named a finalist for 2023 Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter. Kubota shoots, writes and edits stories for Detroit PBS’ weekly news and public affairs program “One Detroit.”
Read MoreCalling all football fans— the 2024 NFL Draft has finally landed in Detroit. Head downtown to take in the full NFL Draft Experience. While you’re downtown, you can also check out Sneaker Con Detroit at Huntington Place. Plus, there are a handful of upcoming productions and performances happening in and around the city. See what else is coming up on “One Detroit Weekend.”
Read MoreThe Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has been educating Detroiters and visitors on African American history since 1966. The museum continues to expand, introducing new exhibits, bolstering its technology, and expanding its theatre. One Detroit contributor Sarah Zientarski talks with Wright Museum President and CEO Neil Barclay about the improvements being made.
Read MoreNewlab at Michigan Central opened its doors in April 2023 and embodies the story of revitalization and transformation in Detroit. It houses 90 startups in a range of industries from EV off-road vehicles to smart wheels. Newlab CEO Cameron Lawrence talks about efforts to make Detroit a destination for technology and innovation.
Read MoreApril is National Minority Health Month, an annual observance that highlights the health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. Dr. Hayley Thompson, director of Wayne State University’s CHECK-UP, talks about the efforts to tackle health inequities in Detroit and Michigan.
Read MoreDetroit Mayor Duggan delivered his 11th State of the City address at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church on the city’s west side. He talked about the city’s revitalization ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Contributors Stephen Henderson of “American Black Journal,” Nolan Finley of the Detroit News, and Zoe Clark from Michigan Public discuss Duggan’s speech.
Read MoreEarth Day is coming up this weekend and there are a few ways to celebrate, including the Earth Day Fest at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market or an Earth Day Celebration at The War Memorial. There’s also a new exhibit on the history of Detroit’s Jewish community at the Detroit Historical Museum. See what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ.
Read MoreOne Detroit Producer Will Glover talks with Detroit PBS President and CEO Rich Homberg and Detroit PBS CFO/COO Ollette Boyd about the excitement surrounding the TV station’s new name and new location in Detroit. They share their vision for the new headquarters and discuss plans to expand programming, foster partnerships with local organizations, and provide resources to underserved communities.
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Legal scholar and analyst Barbara McQuade, a former United States attorney and current law professor at the University of Michigan, joins Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at the Detroit Economic Club to discuss her book “Attack from Within,” how to identify disinformation and how you can fight against it.
Read MoreThe Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has announced acclaimed drummer, composer, and bandleader Brian Blade as the artist-in-residence for this year’s Labor Day weekend festival. As part of his residency, Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band performed during a special preview event at the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University. Watch a portion of Blade’s performance.
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