Nolan and Stephen offer their predictions on some of the biggest issues in Michigan in 2020, including the Governor’s efforts to get funding to fix the state’s roads and this year’s Census count.
A unique educational partnership has produced its first class of high school graduates. The School at Marygrove held a monumental commencement ceremony for its first graduating class. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss stopped by Music Hall Detroit to capture the celebration.[Read Now]
BridgeDetroit reporter Micah Walker gets details on the Detroit Branch NAACP’s June Jubilee weekend of events in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom, which includes the Freedom Walk Summit, a new Martin Luther King statue, the Freedom Walk, and the annual Fight for Freedom Fund dinner.[Read Now]
The 16th annual Silence the Violence march and rally will offer peaceful demonstrations, engaging speeches and heartfelt testimonials to shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive gun control measures, increased community resources and holistic approaches to violence prevention. [Read Now]
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson has a frank conversation with Rev. Dr. Carla Spight-Mackey, a clinical specialist at Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, about the need for resources and ways for ministers can get mental health support.[Read Now]
Memorial Day holds deep personal significance for Michigan’s veterans, as it serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by their fellow servicemen and women. Three veterans talk about the importance of the Memorial Day holiday and how they individually commemorate it.[Read Now]