Christy McDonald talks with Executive Director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, Dr. Phillip Knight, about the difference between food insecurity now vs pre-COVID.
5/31/20: American Black Journal – Warren Evans / Mental health toll on African Americans
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans talks with Stephen about COVID-19, its impact on the county, and how it is disrupting the 2020 Census count.
‘Everybody vs. COVID-19’ online festival to feature Detroit stars
Everybody vs. COVID-19 is a two-day online festival that will present homegrown music stars and other celebrities to help amplify the City of Detroit’s COVID-19 messaging.
COVID-313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 10
Each Thursday at noon, the COVID313 Community Coalition for Families and Students hosts a virtual townhall focused on supporting parents, students, and families.
WATCH: Reflect on Memorable Mackinac Policy Conference Moments
The Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Public TV shared some of the most memorable Mackinac Policy Conference moments.
5/28/20: One Detroit – Dr. Phillip Knight / Refraction AI / Warren Evans / #MPCMoments / Planted Detroit
Christy talks with Dr. Phillip Knight, Executive Director of the Food Bank Association of MI. The co-founders of U-M startup, Refraction AI, have been working to meet the challenges of the pandemic when it comes to contactless food delivery.
How design businesses help during a pandemic
Christy McDonald talks with Design Core Detroit Executive Director, Olga Stella about the creativity that is emerging right now and the innovation that is coming out of the pandemic.
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.
Salad days for an indoor farm
Planted Detroit was growing greens and micro-greens for higher end restaurants a couple months ago. That market faded away quickly but the hydroponic farmers ‘pivoted’ into another business – making salads and bringing them directly to customers.
Sandy Baruah on key conversations & where the Mackinac Policy Conference goes from here
Christy McDonald talks with Detroit Regional Chamber President & CEO, Sandy Baruah, about what the Mackinac Policy Conference might look like in the future.
COVID-19 and inflammation in children: One Detroit talks to a doctor on the front lines
While considered rare, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has made a significant appearance in a Detroit hospital. One Detroit talked to Dr. Amrit Misra at Children’s Hospital this week to get the latest on what’s going on there.
5/25/20: One Detroit – Design Core Detroit / Peter Sparling / Maury Okun / Detroit Institute of Music Education / Livingston County Band
Christy McDonald talks with Executive Director of Design Core Detroit, Olga Stella, about the creativity that is emerging right now and the innovation that is coming out of the pandemic.