In this special one-hour edition of One Detroit, we’ll hear from Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines the church’s role in supporting youth mental health | American Black Journal
As the nation observes Mental Health Awareness Month, our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the church’s role in supporting the well-being of young people and how it can partner with mental health professionals. Host Stephen Henderson has a candid conversation about mental wellness among young African Americans with three
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A preview of this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference takes place next week on Mackinac Island. The event brings together hundreds of business, government, civic and philanthropic leaders for conversations about Michigan’s future. It starts May 26.
Ahead of this year’s conference, One Detroit contributor Zoe Clark of Michigan Public spoke with Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health and chair of this year’s conference. They preview key topics, priorities, and themes shaping this year’s agenda.
This year’s theme is “A Quest for Common Ground.”
Detroit PBS will livestream sessions during the conference from May 26-28. The station will also air a special featuring conference highlights and conversations on Thursday, May 28 at 9 PM.
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Detroit techno legend Carl Craig celebrates Black music on vinyl | American Black Journal
Contributor Bryce Huffman of BridgeDetroit caught up with him to talk about his “All Black Vinyl” video series, which is seen on Instagram during Black History Month.
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A look at the upcoming Museum of Detroit Electronic Music | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with the museum’s founder and executive director, Adriel Thornton, to talk about how techno was created by a group of African American teenagers in Detroit and how it has become its own musical genre that is popular around the world.
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Dearborn Memorial Day Parade Celebrates 100 Years of Community Pride and Patriotism | One Detroit
As communities across the state prepare to observe the Memorial Day holiday, the city of Dearborn will be celebrating a special milestone. It will be hosting the 100th anniversary of the longest running Memorial Day parade in Michigan.
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‘King James:’ A tale of friendship, basketball and fandom at Detroit Public Theatre
One Detroit’s Chris Jordan interviewed the play’s director, Courtney Burkett, and its two leads, Mateo Davis and Alexander Pobutsky.
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Restaurateur Billy Dec’s Filipino ‘Food Roots:’ New PBS documentary and Detroit restaurant | One Detroit
One Detroit’s Chris Jordan spoke to Dec about the film and the newly opened Sunda New Asian Detroit. Dec also spoke about what makes Filipino cuisine unique, how it reflects the history and culture of the Philippines as well as his favorite dishes.
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2026 Small Business Workshop explores how to navigate challenges in today’s economic environment | American Black Journal
The 12th annual Small Business Workshop presented by The LEE Group takes place on May 13 at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines church’s role in addressing affordable housing shortage | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Pastor Barry Randolph of Church of the Messiah and Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood III from Plymouth United Church of Christ about how their churches have developed affordable housing in the surrounding neighborhoods.