5/13/21: One Detroit – Future of EVs / Fighting Anti-Asian Hate / Politics Roundup

May 13, 2021

Tonight on One Detroit:

The Future of EVs

Ford is unveiling its new all electric F-150 next week. GM has pledged all light vehicles in their lineup will be electric by 2035. There is a push in Washington to invest $174-billion into EV infrastructure. But up front costs, range anxiety, and battery life are just some of the hesitations consumers have. Will Glover has more on the future of EVs

Fighting Anti-Asian Hate

Ceena Vang has taken the lead as Detroit area Asian Americans find ways to deal with the recent incidents where Asians are victims including the Atlanta spa shootings.
In a matter of days after the shooting, Vang, a Hmong American born here and Troy High School alum helped organize the first rally in Detroit.
One Detroit learns what motivated her to start her activist group Whenever We’re Needed.

Related: Join One Detroit and APIAVote Michigan for our May 19th virtual town hall at 7 p.m. | “How We Got Here: The Asian American Experience in Metro Detroit”

Politics Roundup

Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his resignation this week, and there are hints he’s exploring a run for governor.
Our One Detroit contributors Nolan Finley of the Detroit News and Stephen Henderson of American Black Journal have more on what this means for the city.

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News From Around Detroit

James Beard semi-finalist Baobab Fare closes on new east side location
by 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 statewide
by 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 barbershop
by 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 barbershop
by 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 place
by 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

News Wrap: King Charles returning to public duties after 3-months of cancer treatment
In our news wrap Friday, Britain's King Charles will return to public duties after a three-month break for cancer treatment, Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel hoping to revive talks for a hostage deal and cease-fire with Hamas and Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese President Xi against supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
Israelis mark Passover amid conflict, loss and trauma
This week, Jews around the world are observing Passover, the festival of liberation that marks the historic exodus from ancient Egypt. But this year, joy is tempered with loss and trauma. More than 160,000 Israelis will mark the holiday while displaced from their homes. Still, others have empty chairs at the dinner table as their loved ones are still held captive by Hamas. Ali Rogin reports.
How college protests against war in Gaza compare to demonstrations of the past
As protests of Israel's war in Gaza spread to campuses across the country, some see parallels between today's demonstrations and college protests of the past. Amna Nawaz discussed that with University of Texas history professor Steven Mintz and professor and historian at the City University of New York, Angus Johnston.