Asian corned beef egg rolls could soon become an iconic Detroit dish much like Detroit-style pizza and the city’s famous coney dogs. One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota explores the history of the dish that has evolved into a deep-fried multicultural array of different food presentations across the Motor City – a story that’s Truly Detroit.
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 MoreDetroit’s riverfront is one of the city’s main attractions. It attracts an estimated 3.5 million people each year. However, back in the late 90s, there was another plan for the riverfront. One Detroit contributor Bryce Huffman talks with members of the Riverfront East Alliance about their past preservation efforts, which helped prevent casinos from being built along the riverfront.
Read MoreVirtual kayaking, snowmobiling, ATVing and more can be found at The Outdoor Adventure Center, which is run by the Department of Natural Resources. The center aims to entertain and educate its visitors by bringing Michigan’s outdoor activities to its indoor facility. Contributor Sarah Zientarski talks with Assistant Director Missy Sharp about what visitors can experience at the center.
Read MoreThe Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood is an integral part of the Motor City’s legacy, and it has been transformed into a museum to preserve its history. One Detroit’s Chris Jordan took a tour of the museum with its President and COO Jill Woodward to learn about the iconic collection of Detroit automotive history that sits within its walls.
Read MoreYou can’t talk about Detroit’s African American techno roots without talking about pioneering producer Carl Craig. A leading figure in the second wave of Detroit techno, Craig talks about the city’s history in techno music. Plus, he discusses the importance and influence of the Black music experience locally and globally.
Read MoreWhile the Detroit Lions’ historic winning season has come to an end, football mania in the city isn’t over yet. The 2024 NFL Draft takes place in Detroit April 25-27. Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari shares the city’s plans for hosting the three-day event.
Read MoreJollibee, the renowned Filipino fast-food chain, has expanded to Michigan. Known for their fried chicken, peach mango pie, and Filipino-style spaghetti, the new development brings Jollibee’s menu to Sterling Heights. Contributor Daijah Moss visits the new location to hear from Jollibee employees and customers about what the new location means to the community.
Read MoreThe Detroit Historical Museum unveils a new exhibit, “Detroit’s Chinatowns,” which explores the 150-year journey of the city’s Chinese community. The exhibit chronicles the immigrant experience from Ah-Chee’s arrival in 1872 to the vibrant businesses and communal life that characterized the 1970s and 80s. Contributor Chien-An Yuan has the story.
Read MoreThe Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s long-anticipated Uniroyal Promenade is now open. Gifted to the city of Detroit by the Conservancy, the 3.5-mile pathway connects Gabriel Richard Park to Mt. Elliott Park while providing a secure pedestrian pathway to the iconic Belle Isle Bridge.
Read MoreThe historic Blue Bird Inn jazz club on Detroit’s west side is getting a massive renovation, thanks to the nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy. American Black Journal contributor Cecelia Sharpe talks with members of the community about what the rehab of the club will mean for the surrounding neighborhood.
Read MoreArmenians and Armenian Americans have long been a part of Detroit’s rich cultural tapestry, and with them these immigrants brought their unique musical sounds. Now there’s a documentary, “We Thrive,” that celebrates and chronicles the history of Armenian music in Detroit.
Read MoreDetroit’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 MoreAt the intersection of positivity, community and eating healthy is well-known Detroit restaurant and culinary business The Kitchen by Cooking with Que. Founded by Quiana “Que” Broden, a renowned chef and entrepreneur, her business specializes in providing delicious vegan and vegetarian meals and promoting healthy, plant-based eating options.
Read MoreA captivating new short film, “Detroit We Dey,” directed by Detroit filmmaker Ozi Uduma, looks at the history and future of the Old Bende Association founded by a community of Igbo-Nigerians who immigrated to Detroit in the 1970s and ‘80s. We talked with Uduma about her film and the history of Detroit’s Nigerian community.
Read MoreThe Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has announced its lineup for the annual Labor Day weekend festival, including this year’s artist-in-residence, Detroit jazz drummer and hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins.
Read MoreIn recognition of Women’s History Month, One Detroit contributor Cecellia Sharpe talks with a pioneering African American woman in music, Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, the Godmother of House music.
Read MorePingree Detroit Co-Founder Jarret Schlaff talks about the company’s unique worker-owned business model and how it’s creating new opportunities for residents and veterans to learn valuable skills and share in the company’s success.
Read MoreOne Detroit contributor Bryce Huffman digs into Detroit’s hip hop history and learns how the city’s unique hip hop style continues to evolve with the next generation.
Read MoreCity of Detroit Historian Jamon Jordan takes viewers on a tour of some of Detroit’s historic African American fraternity and sorority houses and the contributions these organizations have made in the city.
Read MoreWhat will it take to create a bright future for Michigan’s workforce and economy? One Detroit producer Will Glover sits down with Centrepolis Accelerator, Michigan’s only manufacturing product incubator, Executive Director and Founder Dan Radomski to learn more about the accelerator’s impact on Michigan’s business environment and economy.
Read More“American Black Journal” producer AJ Walker takes viewers to the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park groundbreaking to hear from the leaders responsible for bringing the park to reality. Plus, Walker takes viewers on a tour of what the park will look like and the activities available for families.
Read MoreOne Detroit Editor Chris Jordan talks with Detroit Free Press Food Critic Lyndsay Green about the sustainability efforts that landed Sozai Restaurant as the Free Press’ best new restaurant in metro Detroit for 2022. Then, Jordan heads down to Sozai himself to talk with Sozai Restaurant owner and chef Hamiije Sato about food sustainability, Great Lakes fish, and how to practice sustainability while eating out.
Read More“American Black Journal” producer AJ Walker visits St. Charles Lwanga parish, formerly known as St. Cecelia Church, for a wide-ranging discussion with its pastor, Fr. Theodore Parker, as the parish prepares for its 100th-anniversary celebration. The two talk about the history of Black Catholicism, the church’s name change and the controversy over a painting of Black Jesus.
Read MoreWRCJ 90.9 Radio Host Cecelia Sharpe sits down with the legendary Detroit jazz bassist Marion Hayden to talk about her introduction to music and the legacy of Detroit’s storied jazz culture.
Read MoreOne Detroit senior producer Bill Kubota and “Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City” host Erik Smith sit down with several former members of WRIF Radio to hear more about the radio station’s rise to popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s and examine how it became one of the most well-known Detroit rock radio stations still to this day.
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Read MoreIt’s fresh, pure and delicious, and it’s a brand some Detroiters might recognize. “Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City,” host Erik Smith takes viewers on a nostalgic journey back to the creation of the Velvet Peanut Butter company in Detroit in 1937, and shares how the iconic peanut butter brand became intertwined with Detroit’s history.
Read MoreAs part of Detroit Public Television’s documentary “Detroit Designs the World,” we transport back to 1950’s Detroit when architect Minoru Yamasaki (1912 – 1986) began to make his mark on the Detroit skyline. Detroit architecture, design and history experts explore Yamasaki’s designs across Detroit, examine the beauty and diverse influences of his designs, and reflect on the legacy he left in the Motor City.
Read MoreWhether it was the Highland Park Ford plant in 1910 or the Fisher Building in 1928, architect Albert Kahn revolutionized the architecture industry with his large, sweeping designs with lots of open space and his use of ornate artistry like sculptures and bronze work. Detroit Experience Factory Founder and Executive Director Jeanette Pierce, Michigan Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Director Gregory Wittkopp, and President and CEO of Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. Alan Cobb discuss the lasting legacy Kahn left in the motor city.
Read MoreTonight, we dig deep into the origins of the city’s iconic Detroit style pizza and learn why it tastes so good. Plus, where does all the cheese go, and they used what as pans in the past? Find out all these answers and more as One Detroit’s Bill Kubota discusses the history of Detroit style pizza with Buddy’s and Cloverleaf Pizza, as part of the Detroit Public TV’s documentary series Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City.
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American Black Journal’s series on the Black Church in Detroit continues with a look at the history of women in the Black church.
Read MoreCatch a first glimpse of “Detroit Jazz City,” the upcoming half hour DPTV documentary on Detroit’s role in helping introduce jazz music to the world.
Read MoreA special One Detroit report on a popular Chinese dish that’s actually a Michigan original: Almond...
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One Detroit takes a look at the history of Better Made potato chips in this excerpt from Detroit Public TV’s “Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City” documentary.
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This story was originally posted on October 30, 2018. It was updated on November 10, 2023. You...
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