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2024 NFL Draft puts spotlight on Detroit, attracts regional tourism
Apr 12, 2024
Almost 300,000 people are expected to come to Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft April 25-27. One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson talks with Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari and Faye Nelson from the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp., who both have vital roles in attracting tourism to Detroit, about the preparations being made to get the city ready for the major sporting event.
2024 Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band perform
Apr 17, 2024
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has announced acclaimed drummer, composer, and bandleader Brian Blade as the artist-in-residence for this year’s Labor Day weekend festival. As part of his residency, Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band performed during a special preview event at the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University. Watch a portion of Blade’s performance.
Schoolcraft vs. Dust: Residents raise concerns over air quality, living conditions on Detroit’s west side
Mar 15, 2024
A concrete crushing company started operating in Detroit’s Schoolcraft neighborhood a few years ago to the surprise of many people living nearby. Residents have raised concerns over air quality and living conditions from the concrete dust created from the site. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota and contributor Nicole Macdonald talk with residents about their concerns with heavy industry in the area.
62nd Annual Barristers’ Ball returns to Detroit, celebrates the legacy of Motown music
Apr 17, 2024
The Wolverine Bar Association hosts its 62nd annual Barristers' Ball, a cornerstone event in Detroit's African American legal community. This year’s theme is "Motown: Back Down Memory Lane.” Wolverine Bar Association President Diane Hutcherson and State Bar of Michigan Diversity Director Gregory Conyers talk with host Stephen Henderson about the event and diversity in the legal profession.
Bookstock returns for 20th year to support literacy in metro Detroit
Apr 3, 2024
The 20th annual Bookstock returns to Laurel Park Place in Livonia, Michigan on April 7-14, bringing with it nearly 400,000 used books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, and vinyl records for sale. The community-driven initiative, organized entirely by volunteers, supports literacy education, including book clubs and poetry slams, and innovative programs like the Einstein Method in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond.
“Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade
Apr 17, 2024
Legal scholar and analyst Barbara McQuade, a former United States attorney and current law professor at the University of Michigan, joins Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at the Detroit Economic Club to discuss her book "Attack from Within," how to identify disinformation and how you can fight against it.
“Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade
Apr 17, 2024
Legal scholar and analyst Barbara McQuade, a former United States attorney and current law professor at the University of Michigan, joins Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at the Detroit Economic Club to discuss her book "Attack from Within," how to identify disinformation and how you can fight against it.
Detroit City Council member calls for moratorium on new dollar stores after excessive blight
Dec 7, 2023
Overgrown weeds, empty bottles and discarded bags littered property around a Detroit Family Dollar store. This type of blight isn’t unusual for a number of the dollar stores across the city. One Detroit’s Will Glover talks with BridgeDetroit reporter Jena Brooker about the blight issues at dollar stores around the city, as well as steps city officials are taking.
New data released by EHproject shows Black women are at higher risk for heart disease
Feb 20, 2024
New data from the medical team at EHproject show African American women are at a greater risk for heart disease than their white counterparts. For American Heart Month, Henry Ford Health Cardiologist Dr. Brittany Fuller talks about the high rate of heart disease among Black women. Plus, she provides some helpful advice on what women can do to reduce their risk factors.
Zekelman Holocaust Center re-opens newly renovated exhibit now focused on local survivor stories
Feb 16, 2024
The Zekelman Holocaust Center has opened its newly renovated core exhibit, which now puts Holocaust survivors’ and victims’ stories at the forefront. The exhibition uses new technology and updated historical information to recount their memories and honor their legacy. One Detroit’s Sarah Zientarski attended the opening ceremony to learn about the changes.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum | One Detroit
Apr 12, 2024
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan shares what people can expect during the 2024 NFL Draft April 25-27. Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari and Faye Nelson from the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp discuss the NFL Draft’s impact on tourism in the city. Plus, a visit to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum shows an iconic collection of Detroit automotive history.
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2024 Barristers’ Ball, Attorney Ben Crump, Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band | American Black Journal
Apr 17, 2024
The Wolverine Bar Association hosts its 62nd annual Barristers' Ball, a cornerstone event in Detroit's African American legal community. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump discusses the need for justice and equality in contemporary society during The Wright Conversations. Plus, Detroit Jazz Festival 2024 artist-in-residence Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band perform.
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Wayne State University’s AI for Mobility Project seeks to improve Detroit’s public transit system
The Wayne State University School of Computer Science is working on an AI tool that may transform the way Detroiters get around the city. The goal of the tool is to increase the availability and reliability of Detroit’s public transit system. Producer Will Glover talks with Dr. Dongxiao Zhu, the founding director of the AI research initiative, and his team about their AI for Mobility Project.
Women’s History Month: The role of women in the Black Church | The Black Church in Detroit
American Black Journal's "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of women in the Black church. Host Stephen Henderson discusses the issues impacting Black women in the church with two Detroit women ministers: Rev. Dr. Constance Simon of Fellowship Chapel and Rev. Dr. Remonia Chapman of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.
‘The Chinese Lady,’ play about first Chinese woman in America, premieres in Michigan
A fourteen-year-old Chinese girl came to America 190 years ago – said to be the first female Chinese immigrant to set foot here during the 1800s. Now a play, “The Chinese Lady” at the Tipping Point Theatre through March 3, recounts the remarkable life of Afong Moy and her Chinese servant Atung. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota visits a dress rehearsal of the show and talks with the cast.
Addressing the critical needs of caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B's Julie Lowenthal talks about the importance of support services and resources for family caregivers and the myriad challenges they face while caring for their loved ones. Plus, Lowenthal explores possible legislative policies that would ease the burdens faced by family caregivers.
“Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade
Legal scholar and analyst Barbara McQuade, a former United States attorney and current law professor at the University of Michigan, joins Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at the Detroit Economic Club to discuss her book "Attack from Within," how to identify disinformation and how you can fight against it.
An evening with Kara Swisher and Mary Barra | Wallace House Center for Journalists
The University of Michigan Wallace House Center for Journalists hosts a conversation with award-winning journalist and author Kara Swisher as part of its continuing series: “Democracy in Crisis: Views from the Press.” Swisher talks about her new memoir "The Burn Book: A Tech Love Story" and explores the dynamic interplay of legacy companies, innovation, strategic bets on the future, and tech’s potential to solve problems with General Motors CEO Mary Barra.
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