Instead of one race for the Detroit Public Schools Community District board there’s two: 31 candidates are running for four seats with 4-year terms on the board and another three are seeking one seat with a partial term that will end in 2028.
Civic and Community Information
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How COTS Detroit is helping at-risk families achieve stability and success | American Black Journal
The non-profit organization COTS Detroit, which provides emergency shelter and supportive housing, is marking the 10th anniversary of its “Passport to Self-Sufficiency” framework by releasing a publication titled, “COTS is Care.” The publication documents a decade of helping stabilize families who were experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless.
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Concert of Colors performer Xiao Dong Wei discusses her career, songwriting and upcoming show | One Detroit
Xiao Dong Wei is a Detroit-based composer, musician and master of the erhu — the Chinese two-stringed violin. She will be headlining the next show in the Concert of Colors Neighborhood Programs series at the Detroit Shipping Company on Sept. 26.
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A look at this year’s Detroit Black Film Festival | American Black Journal
The annual celebration of Black cinema is back for its seventh year. The Detroit Black Film Festival takes place at various locations in the city from September 23-27.
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Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist II and Republican Anthony Forlini will square off for a one-hour debate Oct. 8. Bridge’s Jordyn Hermani is lead moderator and will be joined by Gongwer’s Zach Gorchow.
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Area Agency on Aging President & CEO Ronald Taylor for a wide-ranging conversation about physical, mental, social and financial well-being among older adults.
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‘Faith in Detroit’ project features Mustard Tree Co-op president and her faith story | American Black Journal
Another installment in the “Faith in Detroit” project led by Christ Church Cranbrook in partnership with Detroit PBS and others. Faith in Detroit Executive Director Fr. William Danaher speaks with Sheree Walton from Church of the Messiah.
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How Forgotten Harvest is helping to feed families in need | American Black Journal
September is National Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about hunger and inspire action to end food insecurity in the U.S.
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Detroit council wants to know: What are the alternatives to DTE?
As Detroit’s main source of power and gas, DTE has come under fire repeatedly since the power merger in 2001. Residents and several council members say that needs to change.
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Hotel Yorba’s Next Chapter Is Still Unwritten — And Detroiters Want a Say
The building has a new owner working to restore it and a neighborhood being asked to imagine what comes next.