Minnesota Attorney General — and Detroit native — Keith Ellison talks with Stephen about leading the prosecution of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

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.
American Black Journal: Police reform and racial justice/Small business workshop
A powerful and thought-provoking conversation about police reform and racism following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
American Black Journal: The Black Church in the Community
We’ll continue our yearlong series on The Black Church in Detroit with a look at how the church ministers beyond the walls of the building.
Opinion: Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd
BridgeDetroit Executive Editor Stephen Henderson writes about Derek Chauvin’s conviction and what it means when police are held accountable for recklessly and cruelly taking Black lives in America.
American Black Journal: Shaun Robinson / Skilled Trades Training Center / Alexis Lombre
Emmy Award-winning journalist and Detroit native Shaun Robinson talks with Stephen about her new role as Executive Producer for two original movies on the Lifetime Network.
American Black Journal: Voter Suppression / Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance
Detroit NAACP president Wendell Anthony is here to talk about republican efforts across the country to change election laws and suppress voters of color. Plus, Black business owners in metro Detroit form a coalition to help each other succeed.
American Black Journal: COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program / Eyes on the Prize
Stephen talks with the heads of two Detroit nonprofits involved in administering Michigan’s new COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program, United Community Housing Coalition and Homeless Action Network of Detroit, which will help tenants catch up on back rent payments and avoid future evictions
American Black Journal: Women in the Black Church
We’ll continue our yearlong series on The Black Church in Detroit with an up-close look at the role of women in the Black Church, as we mark Women’s History Month.
American Black Journal: Conviction Integrity Unit / Tuskegee Airmen
Stephen talks with the director of the Conviction Integrity Unit and two men who were freed after serving 32 years and 19 years in prison, respectively, on wrongful murder convictions. Plus, the legendary Tuskegee Airmen.
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