News From Around Detroit
- James Beard semi-finalist Baobab Fare closes on new east side locationby Christine Ferretti and Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Hamissi Mamba considered opening a second location of his restaurant in Ann Arbor. But a trip to Detroit’s East Warren-Cadieux area changed his plans.
- 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.
National Headlines
- Sister of Evan Gershkovich discusses fight to free him from Russian detention
Thursday marks one year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian police. He has remained in detention ever since on espionage charges, an accusation both the U.S. and Journal strongly deny. Nick Schifrin speaks with Gershkovich's family and examines efforts to release him.
- Russian veto effectively ends the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
Russia's vote on Thursday prompted Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine, in violation of sanctions.
- Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman's legacy: 'He was ferociously independent'
Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a lengthy political history and was the first Jewish candidate on a major party ticket when Al Gore chose him as his running mate. William Brangham discussed Lieberman's life and legacy with Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.