Coping with the COVID-19 Crisis
One Detroit offers exclusive daily interviews and updates on how the community is responding and how to keep your family safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
Asbury Park: What does a better life look like?
“Asbury Park” looks at mental illness, police brutality and other complex issues faced by young people in the inner city.
COVID313: What’s the vaccine’s impact on young adults?
COVID313 discusses the potential impact of the COVID vaccine amongst various age groups.
Detroit Riverwalk: Best in the Country
The national spotlight is on Detroit’s Riverwalk, recently voted best in the country.
WATCH: COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Live
Each Thursday at noon, join the COVID313 Community Coalition for Families and Students for a Virtual Townhall focused on supporting parents, students, and families during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Wynton Marsalis’s DSO Residency
Renowned Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis talks about his DSO four day residency with WRCJ’s Linda Yohn.
The Scarab Club Celebrates the Work of Black Artists in “Souls of Black Folk”
For the first time in its 113-year history, The Scarab Club in Detroit is hosting a Black History Month exhibition featuring all Black artists from Detroit
Cinecyde and Detroit’s Punk Scene
Formed in 1976, Cinecyde may have been Detroit’s first punk band. One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talks to Cinecyde about Detroit punk rock history, and their new album.
Talking COVID around the world, the February 2021 edition
One D’s Bill Kubota Zooms around the world to learn more about lockdowns and restrictions in the UK, Spain, Netherlands and Singapore.
Slotkin and Meijer on Voting Your Conscience & Finding Common Ground
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Congressman Peter Meijer recently came together to talk about what finding common ground really means and taking heat from constituents and their own party.
GLN on One Detroit: PFAS in the House
Journalist Tom Perkins had his blood, his cat’s blood and many products in his home tested for the toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ Here’s what he found.
Thornetta Davis and “I Am America”
Christy McDonald talks with Detroit Blues and R&B singer Thornetta Davis about working during the pandemic and her career.
One Detroit remembers Art Cervi’s roles in television history
Word came from Art Cervi’s longtime friend, Bob Harris, that Cervi, remembered by Detroiters as local television’s longest performing Bozo the Clown, died last Monday at age 86.
Rochelle Riley and the City of Detroit’s “Undefeated” initiative
Dave Wagner talks to the Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Detroit, Rochelle Riley about the year-long “Undefeated” initiative.
Education Town Hall | Teachers Meeting Students Where They Are
As students adjust to virtual or in-person learning, it’s the teachers who meet them where they are.
Education Town Hall | Decision-Making in Districts
The big overarching decisions that are happening at districts are made by the superintendents and administration. Each district has to cater to what their specific school community needs.
Introduction to Islam | Religious Diversity Journeys
Check out the fourth in a series that explores different faith communities here in Southeast Michigan, where viewers get to learn through the eyes of students.
The Future of the Auto Show
News that the North American International Auto Show is on hold again this year is causing speculation that we’ll never see a big auto show here again. Not so fast says NAIAS Chairman Doug North.
The Black Church in Detroit | American Black Journal
American Black Journal launched a series focusing on “The Black Church in Detroit,” and produced in collaboration with the Ecumenical Theological Seminary and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
The COVID Vaccine: Vaccine Hesitation and the Trust Gap
Christy talks with Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, an epidemiologist at MSU’s Division of Public Health and director of Flint Health Equity Solutions
Insurrection and Aftermath
Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment is underway in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
ABJ Excerpt | A Generation Found
It’s Black History Month, and there’s a new book out that pays tribute to the achievements and wisdom of our African American elders…
COVID 313 | Providing for special needs students In Detroit
In this COVID313 Virtual Town Hall Meeting, Arlyssa Heard, organizer and policy lead of 482Forward talks to Iranetta Wright, Deputy Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools…
Charles McGee | The Legacy of a Master
Charles McGee, Detroit’s legendary and beloved artist, passed away last week at the age of 96. But fortunately, his art will remain a lasting reminder of his genius and his generosity.
Great Lakes Now: A New Administration and Investing in the Great Lakes
How will the new administration affect funding for the Great Lakes? Great Lakes Now has more.
Dr. Nick Gilpin | COVID Vaccine Explainer
Get a better idea of how effective the vaccine is, the side effects and how long we’ll still all be wearing masks.
Michigan students on returning to school
Michigan students from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs share what they’ve experienced while learning remotely, and for some, how the return to in-person learning has been going.
Ken Quattro | Invisible Men
A talk with fine art historian, Ken Quattro, on his book on the untold stories of black comic book artists.
American Black Journal New Year Roundtable
Karen Dumas, Greg Bowens, Brandon Brice and Kerry Leon Jackson offer their perspectives on major headlines of the new year.
COVID313: Racial Disparity
In a recent COVID 313 Virtual Town Hall, a discussion regarding racial disparities amongst African American Michiganders and its relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Arnold Monto: Efficacy of the COVID Vaccine
Epidemiologist Dr. Arnold Monto on the COVID vaccine’s efficacy with the new variants and more.
The Heidelberg Project in the Pandemic
Will Glover talks with Heidelberg Project president Jenenne Whitfield about how it has grown into an internationally recognized destination for community engaging art installations.
Sports, learning loss and COVID with DPSCD’s Dr. Vitti
DPSCD Superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, wrote a letter to Governor Whitmer, urging the governor to let Michigan schools to resume school sports. He talks with Christy McDonald.
Flint Charges
The search for justice in the Flint water crisis has led prosecutors to charge former Michigan governor Rick Snyder with two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty.
Students’ Messages to the New Administration
Michigan students from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs share which important issues they want President Biden to take on for the next 4 years.
Post-Inauguration Roundtable
Christy, Stephen, and Nolan talk about the expectations for the new administration and the increasing turmoil in the Republican party.
Misinformation & Critical Thinking
Will Glover interviews Reboot Foundation’s Helen Lee Bouygues on misinformation, disinformation and critical thinking.
The COVID Vaccine: Supply & Demand in Oakland County
Christy talks with Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter, about the frustration of changing dose numbers and scheduling.
U.S. Capitol Attack & President Trump’s Impeachment
Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence gives her firsthand account of the frightening attack at the U.S. Capitol to ABJ contributor Orlando Bailey of BridgeDetroit.
Facing Inequities
Thanks to a grant from the Kresge Foundation, The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion is expanding its anti-racism work in the city of Detroit.
Clawson: One city under a pandemic, part 3
In the third of a series of reports, One Detroit’s BIll Kubota and Chris Jordan check in on Clawson businesses post-holidays.
Banished Words of 2021
One Detroit Associate Producer, Will Glover, cracks open Lake Superior State University’s annual list of banished words.
Fixing the Districts
One Detroit finds out how we’ll lose a seat in Congress this next election cycle and how district lines might be redrawn.
6 education issues to watch closely in Michigan
Chalkbeat Detroit Bureau Chief, Lori Higgins, talks with Christy about the biggest issues she and the Chalkbeat education reporting team will be tracking in 2021.
Politics 2021: An attempted coup at the Capitol & history made in Georgia senate races
Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson discuss the recent breach of the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters and the historic results of the senate races in Georgia
BridgeDetroit | As Congress convenes to count votes, Detroiters reflect on their role
Detroit election workers say one indelible moment at the city’s ballot counting center gave them resolve during the weeks of challenges by Trump and his supporters.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 38
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
The Michigan Learning Channel Goes on the Air
January 4, 2021, marks the official launch of the Michigan Learning Channel, a statewide learning service providing instructional content through an array of available platforms.
Evening with the Governor 2020 | Off the Record Special
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on the challenging year in office with Anchor Tim Skubick.
Remembering Benny Napoleon
Detroit Public Television spent some time with Benny Napoleon in 2014 when the Wayne County Sheriff talked to producer Bill Kubota about some of the famous Detroit brands he remembered.
A Major Concert Venue in Lake Orion
Twenty Front Street in Downtown Lake Orion, MI works to bring national and local artists into an intimate concert space.
Once Upon A December Eve
Once Upon A December Eve with Alice McAllister Tillman, Dewayne, Peter, and Willie J. McAllister has become a wonderful holiday tradition in the Metropolitan Detroit Area.
Scotty Bowman and The Russian Five
Coach Bowman reflects back on the legacy and foundation he helped build in Detroit, and what he says he learned from being a part of this incredible moment in sports history.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun COVID-19 Update
Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, talks candidly with Stephen about the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 37
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
Roundtable: Where We’ve Been in 2020
Christy McDonald sits down with Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley to talk about where we’ve been in 2020 and what to look for in 2021.
Preview: The Russian Five
View a clip from “The Russian Five” and see how their arrival turned around the beloved Detroit hockey team that was approaching decline in the ’80s. Fred Nahhat talks with former Red Wing, Kris Draper.
Dearborn arts organizations’ holiday music gift
The Dearborn Symphony, Vanguard Voices, and Players Guild of Dearborn in a holiday gift to the community.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist’s 2020 Takeaways
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist on COVID-19 in Black communities, handling social unrest, and lessons for 2021.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 36
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
I.Detroit: A Human Atlas of an American City
I.Detroit: a Human Atlas of an American city” features digital photography, in-depth oral histories, and DNA ancestral data.
How does a school have choir practice during a global pandemic?
Allyson Hahn from L’Anse Creuse High School in Harrison Charter Township, Michigan talks about choosing in-person learning amid the pandemic as a senior.
COVID-19 beyond our borders
We know about the new shutdown here at home. What’s happening just across our borders?
Chalkbeat Detroit: Michigan’s most vulnerable students have limited learning options during the pandemic
The students who need in-person instruction the most are among the least likely to get it, new Michigan data shows.
Livernois Avenue of Fashion Update
Will Glover checked in with some of the Livernois business owners to see how they are managing during a very challenging time.
Robin Seymour: Robin and the Music
If you grew up here in Detroit, chances are Robin Seymour narrated your musical memories as one of the most popular DJs starting in the 1950s. He passed away in April of this year, but his role in Detroit broadcasting history won’t be forgotten.
Cooking with Que: Quiana Broden
Quiana “Que” Broden runs “The Kitchen by Cooking with Que”on Woodward in Midtown. She’s part teacher, makes vegan food taste delicious, and is all family.
Pandemic Update from Garlin Gilchrist
Contributor Orlando Bailey of BridgeDetroit has an in-depth conversation with Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist about COVID-19’s impact on the state.
Gathering Over the Holidays: Understanding the Risks
Will Glover talks with Associate Psychology Professor at U of M, Joshua Ackerman, about why people may take the risk of having large holiday gatherings as COVID-19 cases rise.
An Easement Revoked: Could It Mean a Shutdown of Line 5?
Governor Whitmer recently ordered that the Line 5 Pipeline shut down, moving to revoke the 1953 easement that allowed for the operation of the dual pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 35
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
BridgeDetroit | Henderson: Assault on Black Votes in Wayne County Reminiscent of Jim Crow
An essay by American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers’ initial refusal to certify election results.
Battle over New Restaurant Restrictions
Restaurant restrictions in light of rising COVID cases: how’s the industry coping? Christy McDonald talks with Free Press Restaurant Critic, Mark Kurlyandchik.
Driving While Black
Although the automobile provided mobility and independence during the 20th century, African Americans were further exposed to systemic racism while driving throughout the country.
Mt. Clemens’ Anton Arts Center Opens Its Holiday Market
Associate Producer Will Glover sits down with Phil Gilchrist, the Director of the Anton Arts Center in downtown Mt. Clemens about their annual Holiday Market.
Religious Diversity Journeys | Sikhism
Check out the first in a series that explores different faith communities here in Southeast Michigan with a look at Sikhism, a religion that preaches love, peace, and the equality of humankind.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 34
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
Detroit Free Press | Michigan Opera Theatre drives into the pandemic era with a fresh take on a classic
Staged downtown in the Detroit Opera House parking garage, “Twilight: Gods” was a treat for opera and live-performance fans who have been barred from theaters during the lockdown.
Bridge Michigan | Four partisans must certify Michigan’s election. One makes no promises
A majority on the Board of State Canvassers – which consists of two Democrats and two Republicans – must vote to certify Michigan’s election. One GOP member, whose wife was a poll challenger in Detroit, offers no guarantees.
Brig. General Darren Werner on Leadership
Christy McDonald talks with Brigadier General Darren Werner of TACOM about what to remember going into Veterans Day.
Greater Alexander & the Greater Impact House
Will Glover speaks with Alexander Vlahos about his music and the arts residency he’s working to set up in Detroit called the Greater Impact House.
Rev. Al Sharpton & Rev. Horace Sheffield III on the 2020 Election
Stephen Henderson has a candid conversation about the 2020 election with civil rights activists Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Horace Sheffield III.
Michigan’s role in an historic, unprecedented and challenging Election Day
Christy, Stephen and Nolan talk about historic turnout, counties that flipped, and what this election says about us here in Michigan.
The problems when talking politics in the workplace
One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talks with attorney Terry Bonnette about how far employees and employers can go in expressing their politics in the workplace.
Bridge Detroit | Detroit may see highest voter turnout in ‘20 to 30 years’
No drama and high turnout on Election Day in Detroit but final numbers won’t be in until late Wednesday.
Polling: How it works and what we can learn from it
Michigan pollster, Bernie Porn, pulls back the curtain on polling.
Bridge Detroit | Need a ride to the polls? Amid a court ban, Detroiters giving free lifts
From our partners at Bridge Detroit: A federal court last week banned paid rides to the polls. In a transportation-challenged city, Detroit funeral homes, bus companies, ridesharing programs and car-sharing services offer free rides to help increase turnout.
Secretary of State Benson talks integrity of the election and ban on open carry
SOS Jocelyn Benson talks open carry, the integrity of the election, and voting logistics.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 32
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
The Electoral College and The National Popular Vote
Bill Kubota reports on the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact – a way to make the popular vote count while maintaining the Electoral College when electing the President of the United States.
Detroit Performs: Detroit Public Theatre & Friends
Detroit Public Theatre, Chautauqua Theater Company, Detroit Public TV & WNED Buffalo partnered to bring two unique one-person shows to the small screen.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 31
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
High School in a Pandemic
Christy McDonald catches up with PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs students Isaac, Mackenzie, and Emily about how school has changed when it comes to learning virtually and interactions with friends and teachers.
Michigan Senate Race: Down to the Wire
One Detroit contributors, Stephen Henderson from American Black Journal, and Nolan Finley from The Detroit News talk about the Gary Peters / John James Michigan Senate race.
Black Voices Change Lives
Stephen Henderson talks with the President of the Detroit NAACP, Rev. Wendell Anthony, about the importance of this year’s election to the African American community.
What’s on the Mind of Militia Groups?
One Detroit’s Will Glover sits down with Dr. Amy Cooter, Vanderbilt Sociology lecturer and expert on U.S. domestic militias and related nostalgic groups.
Know your voting rights
Still have questions about voting in-person or via absentee ballot? One Detroit talks with ACLU Voting Rights Strategist, Sharon Dolente, and Heaster Wheeler, Asst. Secretary of State for MI, about what voters should know about making their ballot count in the November 3rd 2020 Election.
COVID313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 30
Please join the COVID313 Virtual Town Hall for Families and Students every Thursday starting at noon, featuring experts talking about coronavirus, education and school updates, accessing basic needs, and keeping your family healthy.
The Changing Demographics of Wayne County
A special Election 2020 report looks at the changing make up of voters in Wayne County and the impact they may have on the presidential election.
Domestic Terrorism and the Power of Words
University of Michigan’s Javed Ali talks about domestic terrorism and the power of words.
How to Reduce Crime and Increase Safety in Detroit
Orlando Bailey spoke with social justice activist Tawana Petty and Bridge Detroit reporter Bryce Huffman about the current state of crimefighting in the city.
