Benjamin Noah Weinstein, a 42-year-old white Detroiter, is charged with six felonies in connection with the Aug. 19 incident that damaged the longtime community center with a predominately Black membership
Olivia Lewis
Olivia Lewis is a reporter for BridgeDetroit. She was formerly a reporter for the Battle Creek Enquirer and the Indianapolis Star. She has also worked in philanthropy for the Kresge Foundation, the Council of Michigan Foundations and Direct Relief International.
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Black residents are reclaiming the housing market in Detroit
New Detroit Future City reports show a 188% increase in home mortgage applications between 2012 and 2021.
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New Bargain Block season, same appraisal problems
Season three of HGTV’s Bargain Block will be out this summer. But even national airtime can’t bypass Detroit’s homebuying stressors.
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Mumford grad prioritizes health in Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Siblings Corina Malone and Corey Williams are inviting Detroiters to free yoga classes on Friday evenings to support healthy habits.
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Working for a better Detroit
BridgeDetroit contributor Olivia Lewis reflects on our transition to in-person engagement, policing, inclusive development and the will of Detroit’s voters.
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Black Detroiters want in on city housing market
Black Detroit homeowners share their home-buying challenges, intent to build wealth and give back in the city.
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Survey: Being Black not required to decide Detroit reparations
Results from a community survey suggest residents who have lived in Detroit six to 10 years should qualify to sit on Detroit’s Reparations Task Force, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
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Black developers carve out a place for residents in Detroit’s future
Black real estate developers say their work will ensure Black spaces have a place in Detroit’s future and that their investments will create a more equitable city.
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Birth Detroit helps Black moms take control of their birthing experience
After stressful and chaotic hospital experiences, Black moms in metro Detroit share their experiences in the birthing room and praise Birth Detroit for supporting equitable, safe and empowering birthing spaces.
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Pensions, continued balanced budget top priorities for Mayor Duggan
As pension obligations loom for Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan lays out his priorities for the City’s 2022-23 budget amid resident concerns over equitable development.