The hotly contested 2022 Michigan primary election wrapped up Aug. 2 at 8 p.m., with voters deciding which Republican candidate for governor will be on the ballot come November
Stephen Henderson
Stephen Henderson is the Founding Editor of BridgeDetroit, and a former writer and editor for the Detroit Free Press, Baltimore Sun and Chicago Tribune. Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, Henderson is a Detroit resident and native.
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American Black Journal – DEI Workplace Efforts, Ebiara Fund for Minority Developers
It has been more than two years since George Floyd’s murder sparked huge commitments from businesses and organizations to expand their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.
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American Black Journal – Black Church’s Role Reducing Gun Violence, ‘Hastings Street’ Musical
In the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country, American Black Journal continues its “The Black Church in Detroit” series with a look at the Black church’s moral and spiritual roles in reducing gun violence in the community.
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One Detroit Arts & Culture – Cen4Pal, Dance Theatre of Harlem, DakhaBrakha, Aisha Ellis Trio
Detroit Public TV’s “Detroit Performs: Live from Marygrove” team visits Cen4Pal, in Wixom along the Novi-Wixom border, to talk with the organization’s Cultural Ambassador Nandita Bajaj, Program Director Collin Kuss and Business Manager Gary Elsner about the environment Cen4Pal is cultivating and the mission to boost students’ confidence through the creative arts.
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American Black Journal – ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, COTS 40th Anniversary, Aisha Ellis Trio
Detroit’s massive, annual community service event known as “ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day,” returns for another year.
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One Detroit Arts & Culture – Concert of Colors, Common Chords, Body Artist Sandra Epps, Monique Ella Rose
The Concert of Colors music festival, Detroit’s annual world music festival, returns to stages across Detroit this year, July 16-24, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the festival.
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American Black Journal – Overturning Roe V. Wade, MRCC Training Center, African World Festival
Dr. Farrow shares how overturning Roe V. Wade will affect Black women’s medical decisions and put them at greater risk than they already are.
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American Black Journal – Gospel Music in the Black Church
“American Black Journal” continues its “Black Church in Detroit” series with a look at the history of Negro spirituals and gospel music, and the influence these two genres have had on contemporary artists.
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One Detroit – ‘Detroit ’67,’ DSO 2022-2023 Season, Cuban Pianist Chucho Valdes, BAIRA Performance
Ahead of the 2022 Labor Day weekend festival, WRCJ “The Swing Set” host Linda Yohn sits down with Valdés to talk about performing at the upcoming festival and his role as the 2022 artist-in-residence.
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American Black Journal – Reducing Gun Violence and Crime in Communities of Color
“American Black Journal” Producer Marcus Green takes us to the march and rally on Detroit’s east side.