Search Results for: women in the workforce

Domestic Violence Calls Grew Drastically During COVID, Black Women Disproportionately Affected

Apr 5, 2022

Host Stephen Henderson talks with MiVida Burrus of HAVEN, a shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, about the reasons behind the uptick in victims seeking help, the ways Black women have been disproportionately affected, and the resources HAVEN offers to help abuse survivors.

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4/15/21: One Detroit – The Future of Women & Work

Apr 15, 2021

Christy talks with workforce experts about the setbacks women are facing during COVID-19.

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A Year in Review: The Future of Work in Michigan | Future of Work Town Hall

Dec 9, 2022

As 2022 comes to its end, One Detroit Producer and Future of Work Town Hall host Will Glover takes stock of Michigan’s workforce and economy, and the progress the state has made this year.

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6/02/22: One Detroit Special – 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference Recap and Wrap-Up

Jun 2, 2022

One Detroit’s Founding Managing Editor Christy McDonald, with contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley, mull over the key conversations and events from the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference, including political polarization, the future of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion, housing solutions, post-secondary education and how to make Michigan a more competitive state.

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Future of Work

Aug 30, 2021

Future of Work explores monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new PBS series explores the accelerated pace of...

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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.

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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.