7/16/20: One Detroit: Gov. Whitmer / Freep’s Nancy Kaffer / New Detroit / Old School Deli

Jul 16, 2020

Governor Whitmer on Mask Enforcement: “What we do today will determine whether or not we’re in a position to reengage in the fall.” Christy talks with Governor Whitmer about the response to the mask mandate as well as the impact on schools potentially reopening 6 weeks from now.
An Old School Deli Dilemma: Steve Morse reopened his Old School Deli in Roseville after a three-month shut down because of the pandemic. An idle cash register has been a problem, but losing friends to COVID-19 puts that in perspective. Now masks are required until customers sit down. Some follow the rules, but others don’t like it. “I’ve been called a lot of new names the last few weeks,” Morse tells One Detroit’s Bill Kubota. He’s getting by business-wise, but wonders when another shutdown will come with coronavirus cases on the rise again.
Parenting, COVID-19, and Schools: Where’s the Coordination? If you don’t wear a mask now, will your kids go back to school in 6 weeks? Detroit Free Press Columnist, Nancy Kaffer, recently wrote an opinion piece on the subject. Christy talks with her about parenting, school, and safety.
New Detroit Declares War on Racism: The non-profit New Detroit, which formed as a response to the civil unrest of 1967, recently released a declaration that outlines actions that individuals and institutions can take to combat interpersonal and systemic racism. Stephen Henderson talks with CEO Michael Rafferty on American Black Journal for more.

View Past Episodes >

Watch One Detroit every Monday and Thursday at 7:30pm ET on Detroit Public TV.

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Follow One Detroit

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

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote
President Joe Biden said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday and start the process of sending weapons to Ukraine, which has been struggling to hold its front lines against Russia.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face U.S. ban
It now goes to President Joe Biden, who has backed the TikTok proposal and has said he will sign the package as soon as he gets it.
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
Colleges in several parts of the country are struggling with where to draw the line between allowing protests and free speech and preventing antisemitism and intimidation. Columbia University's administration faces criticism for how it's handled protests and concerns about the safety of Jewish staff and students. Geoff Bennett has perspectives from Irene Mulve and Dr. Andrew R. Marks.