COVID313 Town Hall: COVID Vaccine Boosters

Nov 15, 2021

COVID boosters “3rd shots” – what you need to know – from family physician Dr. Felix Valbuena of CHASS Center.

Plus, we honor #VeteransDay and the men and women who have served in our U.S. armed forces along with guest Zaneta Adams, Director of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

Meet Detroit’s other ‘people mover,’ Michael Cunningham II
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Cunningham has spent a decade advocating for transit justice in Detroit, but that isn’t his biggest fight. He’s also encountered homelessness, incarceration and mental health challenges.
Detroit police board selects candidates for secretary, chief investigator
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
BOPC picked Victoria Shah, who formerly ran for a seat on the commission, and Jerome Warfield Sr., a west side pastor and an ex-chair of the board.
Building Black wealth and opportunity with intention
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
This year will mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his seminal ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
Working for a better Detroit
by Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis, Author at BridgeDetroit)
BridgeDetroit contributor Olivia Lewis reflects on our transition to in-person engagement, policing, inclusive development and the will of Detroit’s voters.
A point of gratitude
by Orlando Bailey (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
BridgeDetroit’s Orlando Bailey reflects on our newsroom engagement in 2022 and plans to build continued community connection next year.

Georgia senators send gender-affirming care restrictions to governor
Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill. Republicans say restrictions on other treatments are needed to prevent children from making decisions they'll regret later.
Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions, sports ban
The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation that would temporarily prohibit gender-affirming treatments for minors and restrict their participation in sports.
News Wrap: Xi, Putin discuss China's peace proposal for Ukraine
In our news wrap Tuesday, China's President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a second day as the two nations appeared to strengthen ties, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit to Kyiv offering what he called unwavering support for Ukraine and UN officials say rampant gang violence in Haiti killed at least 187 people from late February into early March.

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