One Detroit Weekend: February 3, 2023
One Detroit contributors Peter Whorf and Cecelia Sharpe, of WRCJ 90.9 FM, share what Detroit and other metro cities have on tap for the Feb. 3 weekend and into next week with One Detroit’s newest segment, “One Detroit Weekend.”
Tyre Nichols death: A roundtable about race, police reform and mental health
One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson hosts a roundtable on race, police reform and mental health after the police beating and death of Tyre Nichols.
Sculptor Austen Brantley discusses solo exhibit ‘Musé,’ being tapped for Michigan Black history projects
Detroit-based sculptor Austen Brantley talks about his solo exhibit “Musé,” two upcoming works of his dedicated to Michigan’s Black history, and how he communicates through his art.
Metro Detroit Asian American community holds local vigil for Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay victims
Michigan’s AAPI community gathered in Madison Heights to hold a local vigil for the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay mass shooting victims and those in the community affected by the tragedy.
2/02/23: One Detroit – Local AAPI community vigil, Tyre Nichols death, Black History Month, Sculptor Austen Brantley, One Detroit Weekend
Michigan’s AAPI community holds a local vigil for the victims of the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings. Stephen Henderson hosts a roundtable on Tyre Nichols death. ASALH President Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney shares the founding of Black History Month. Detroit-based sculptor Austen Brantley shares more about his exhibit “Musé,” and two upcoming projects. Plus, weekend events in metro Detroit.
1/31/23: American Black Journal – Detroit’s Black churches champion education, Church of the Messiah honors first responders
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the important role of the church as champions for the city’s schools and students. Plus, the Church of the Messiah hosts an awards ceremony honoring Detroit’s first responders for keeping residents safe during two major fires in Islandview.
Biking around Detroit: Jason Hall on the benefits of riding through the Motor City
Biking: it’s more than just exercise. It’s equitable transportation, entertainment and a way for people to be introduced to Detroit and what the city has to offer.
Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announces retirement. Who might run for her seat in 2024?
Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced her retirement, a decision fueled by “passing the torch” to a new generation of leaders. One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley talk about who could be running in 2024 to replace Stabenow.
Bank of America President Matt Elliott discusses Detroit’s recovery, housing affordability, Mackinac Policy Conference 2023
As cities and downtowns continue to navigate post-pandemic recovery, downtown Detroit's recovery has been night and day, literally. While nightlife activity has nearly fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, weekday activity has been slow to return to downtown Detroit,...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer targets tax relief, gun reform, education in 2023 State of the State address
One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley react to some of the turnkey and more ambitious legislation laid out by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during her 2023 State of the State address.
1/26/23: One Detroit – Best Of: Michigan Creatives and Cultures
One Detroit explores Michigan’s diverse creatives and their cultures in a “Best Of” episode featuring “Bad Axe” film director David Siev, AAPI artists’ collective IS/LAND and Ballet Folklorico de Detroit.
1/24/22: American Black Journal – ‘Fight the Power’ documentary, HOT 107.5 WGPR radio station
American Black Journal celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop. Host Stephen Henderson explores political messages in hip hop with Dr. Hasan Jeffries and learns about Detroit’s only all-hip hop radio station, HOT 107.5 WGPR FM. Plus, a preview of the PBS documentary “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World.”
