“American Black Journal” continues its “Black Church in Detroit” series with a look at the history of Negro spirituals and gospel music, and the influence these two genres have had on contemporary artists.
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Detroit launches new water affordability plan based on income and usage
Detroit city officials on Tuesday unveiled a new water affordability plan based on income. Longtime advocates said the process lacked transparency.
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Council leader wants firm commitments from Bedrock for Hudson’s tax break
For the third time, a vote on a $60 million tax break for the massive development in downtown Detroit has been postponed. This time, indefinitely.
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Rule breaking landlords could evict thousands of tenants
Detroit’s rental landscape can be impossible, with conflicting and often unenforceable rules to hold landlords accountable while tenants are faced with big deposits, poor conditions and unexpected eviction notices.
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One Detroit – ‘Detroit ’67,’ DSO 2022-2023 Season, Cuban Pianist Chucho Valdes, BAIRA Performance
Ahead of the 2022 Labor Day weekend festival, WRCJ “The Swing Set” host Linda Yohn sits down with Valdés to talk about performing at the upcoming festival and his role as the 2022 artist-in-residence.
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$1M donation to teach 7,500 kids to swim for free
The YMCA’s free swimming courses expand with the goal of aiding more Black children in Detroit who have faced barriers in learning to swim.
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Westside neighborhood to pay new tax for exclusive services
University District neighbors will pay an annual fee for seven years to supplement security and snow plowing.
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Parking, street closures, curfew and other tips for navigating Detroit’s fireworks
Detroit and Michigan State Police will enforce restrictions affecting parks and streets around the downtown and the riverfront for the 2022 Ford Fireworks.
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Detroit mother heals through stories of departed son
Constance “Connie” Spight’s book, Dear Brandon: Letters to my Departed Son, was published in February through Archway Publishing.
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Transit options, impacts of pollution top focus in southwest Detroit
District 6 residents detailed barriers to transportation and other unfavorable conditions that disrupt their lives during a Tuesday night town hall hosted by BridgeDetroit and Detroit is Different.