Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)
COVID-313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 9
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In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit
Now that initial steps toward reopening the economy are taking place, how can Metro Detroiters stay safe?
Civic and Community Information
One Detroit: Design Core Detroit / Peter Sparling / Maury Okun / Detroit Institute of Music Education / Livingston County Band
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In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit
Design Core Detroit champions design-driven businesses and their role in strengthening Detroit’s economy, plus Peter Sparling interpretive dance and more!
Civic and Community Information
One Detroit: Introducing BridgeDetroit
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In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit
Stephen Henderson introduces his new project, BridgeDetroit, a nonprofit community news, information and engagement media service working with a citywide collaborative journalism hub of Detroit-area partners, including Detroit Public TV.
DPTV - American Black Journal
American Black Journal: COVID-19 Racial Disparities
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In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal
A coalition of city officials call for a federal investigation into COVID-19’s impact on people of color. Stephen interviews a member of this group, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield, about efforts to dig deeper into why a disproportionate number of African Americans are dying from COVID-19.
Education
Conservative appeals court to rehear Detroit ‘right to read’ lawsuit
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In Partnership With Bridge Michigan
The full U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to rehear a Detroit literacy case and reconsider a groundbreaking panel ruling that students have a fundamental right to a basic education.
Civic and Community Information
One Detroit: When Black Americans took up arms with Michael Harriot
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In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit
What happened when Black Americans took up arms in protest? Associate Producer Will Glover talks to Senior Writer from The Root Michael Harriot to find out how Black and Brown Americans feel after the Ahmaud Arbery murder and more.
Civic and Community Information
American Black Journal: Pandemic impact on food industry / Music venues / Vincent Chandler Collective
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In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal
Stephen Henderson speaks with Ma Haru Executive Chef Phil Jones about COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant industry and food supply system. Shahida Mausi, operator of The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, talks about how independent music venues and promoters across the country are banding together to survive the pandemic. And, a musical performance by The Vince Chandler Collective.
Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)
American Black Journal: COVID-19 Racial disparities / Songs inspired by the pandemic
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In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal
We’ll talk about maintaining your mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, a closer look at the disparities making communities of color more vulnerable to the virus.
Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)
American Black Journal: Rev. Horace Sheffield, COVID-19 Survivor
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In Partnership With DPTV - American Black Journal
Stephen Henderson talks with the Rev. Horace Sheffield III, the head of DABO (Detroit Association of Black Organizations), about his personal battle with COVID-19 and the impact of the virus on Detroiters.
Civic and Community Information
One Detroit: Detroit Public Theatre / University Musical Society / Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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In Partnership With DPTV - One Detroit
The play, Birthday Candles, had its world-premiere at the Detroit Public Theatre, and was set to open on Broadway this month. Plus, WRCJ’s Peter Whorf interviews Matthew VanBesien about how UMS’s season has been affected by the crisis and much more!