Allegations of sexual abuse by late labor leader César Chavez are prompting Michigan communities to reconsider streets, schools and events named in his honor.
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A conversation with Tyree Guyton, the Detroit-born artist known for creating The Heidelberg Project | One Detroit
One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson, host of American Black Journal, speaks with the 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton and his manager, Jenenne Whitfield, about receiving metro Detroit’s highest arts honor.
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2026 Jazz Fest Artist-in-Residence Joe Lovano visits Wayne State, offers a preview of the Labor Day weekend event | One Detroit
During his visit, One Detroit contributor John Penney of 90.9 WRCJ sat down with Lovano to discuss his journey as a musician, his connection to the city and what inspires his music.
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Arthur Horwitz: The memoir of a second-generation Holocaust survivor | One Detroit
One Detroit speaks to Horwitz about the origins and mission of “Dual Identities.”
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Mary Sheffield hits 100 days as Detroit mayor. What she’s done
In the past three months, Sheffield has been keenly focused on the key issues she highlighted on the campaign trail, as well as during her inauguration: housing, youth, seniors and neighborhoods.
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Creating a more prosperous Detroit region | American Black Journal
ABJ’s Henderson was the moderator for the conversation, which featured State Senator Sarah Anthony, Jeff Donofrio from Business Leaders for Michigan, Greg Handel of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Donald Taylor from University of Detroit Mercy.
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Nonprofit organization Life Remodeled focuses its work on revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods | American Black Journal
The President and CEO of Life Remodeled, Diallo Smith, talks with host Stephen Henderson about his non-profit’s work in Detroit neighborhoods.
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John Pizzarelli returns to Detroit in April for Cabaret 313 | One Detroit
Contributor Linda Yohn of 90.9 WRCJ spoke with Pizzarelli about following in his father’s musical footsteps, his new album, and his upcoming concert with Cabaret 313.
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Oakland University exhibition reflects on human cost of atomic bombings in Japan | One Detroit
Oakland University professor Claude Baillargeon curated an exhibition in 2025 marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Detroit 2026-2027 budget hearings: What to know
Detroit City Council is convening dozens of budget hearings in the weeks ahead. BridgeDetroit and Outlier Media will provide budget discussion summaries and key details.