Urban City Cowboys, which originally started in Detroit, offers equestrian therapy for children with disabilities and rodeo lessons, including barrel racing, relay races and general horsemanship.
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Mayor to give residents say in spending Detroit budget in neighborhoods
Each of the seven City Council districts will receive a $250,000 allocation, which could be used on projects such as park improvements, recreational enhancements, beautification projects and other neighborhood needs.
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A conversation with the founder of the new Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson gets all the details from the museum’s founder, Dr. David Pilgrim, who is vice president of Diversity, Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives at Ferris State.
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New documentary celebrates legacy of Detroit Jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave | American Black Journal
It’s all about jazz! Host Stephen Henderson sits down with vocalist and music/film producer Joan Belgrave and film director Timashion Jones to talk about their new documentary on the life and legacy of Detroit jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave.
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Librarians are vanishing from Michigan schools just when they are needed most
The lack of school librarians impacts students, particularly in low-income communities like Detroit and Flint and isolated ones like Alcona County in the northern Lower Peninsula and Ontonagon in the Upper Peninsula, exacerbate disparities in resources for young people.
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Michigan population steady at 10.1M. Detroit, Grand Rapids up slightly
The US Census Bureau released data from its annual survey of American households this week, which included income levels and whether residents had an electric vehicle, among a variety of topics.
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Detroit’s election chief expects November 2026 turnout to surpass 2022
Winfrey said she feels confident this election will run “as smoothly and safely as previous elections.”
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Fact check: Mike Rogers faces voter suppression claims over Detroit comments
GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested using off-duty police officers as poll watchers in Detroit. Democrats contend that would be voter intimidation.
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Redeveloping the Detroit Renaissance Center | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Bedrock CEO Jared Fleisher to talk about how his company and General Motors are transforming the massive office and hotel complex into a mix of housing, hotel rooms and modern office space.
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What does the Detroit school board control? A guide for voters
Before filling out an absentee ballot or heading out to a polling place for the November election, here’s what to know about the roles and responsibilities of a school board member.