American Black Journal gets details on how United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) is helping families put food on the table with its “Every Family Fed” emergency food fund.
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UM Detroit Center aims to tackle city’s challenges. You’re invited
The Workshop of Democracy series aims to uplift the successful efforts of Detroit’s grassroots groups at tackling the city’s toughest issues.
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Celebrating MLK Day with presentations, plays, rallies and more
Here are some of the MLK Day events happening in and around Detroit.
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Cartoonist Keith Knight on using art and humor to spark a dialogue on social, racial and political issues | American Black Journal
American Black Journal shares a portion of award-winning cartoonist Keith Knight’s November appearance at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as part of “The Wright Conversations” series in partnership with PBS Books.
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How The Henry Ford is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. over the holiday weekend | American Black Journal
The Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday is Monday, January 19, and The Henry Ford in Dearborn is hosting a full weekend of programming to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and birthday.
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Transition Tracker: Sheffield survey seeks input from Detroiters
BridgeDetroit is watching as Mary Sheffield transitions into the mayor’s office. Come back for updates.
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‘World-class attraction’ Belle Isle kicks off 2026 with digital makeover
The Belle Isle Conservancy’s new website includes a space to share island memories, a centralized calendar, and Spotify playlists for the island.
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Detroiters grapple with unknowns as lead, arsenic found at demo sites
The 59 contaminated lots whose addresses the city has revealed span across Detroit and involve demolitions conducted within the past two years.
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The history of WCHB: The first Black-owned and operated radio station from the ground up | One Detroit
To preserve the family’s legacy, Bass spends time archiving WCHB’s and her family’s history to share with her grandchild and great-grandchildren.
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Mayor Sheffield says success means better quality of life for all Detroiters
Sheffield said during a Friday investiture ceremony that the future of all residents is bound together and pledged to lead in partnership with Detroiters, “including voices that too often have been overlooked.”