The decision, by weakening the Voting Rights Act, could make it easier for states to draw partisan gerrymanders of their congressional districts that reduce the power of minorities.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines church’s role in addressing affordable housing shortage | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Pastor Barry Randolph of Church of the Messiah and Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood III from Plymouth United Church of Christ about how their churches have developed affordable housing in the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Supreme Court ruling may change Michigan redistricting for years to come
The Louisiana v. Callais ruling could prompt a new challenge to Michigan’s legislative maps, an independent redistricting commissioner said, but the implications are still unfolding.
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‘Faith in Detroit’ storytelling project features The Rev. Dr. Mayowa Lisa Reynolds’ faith journey | American Black Journal
Dr. Reynolds is a minister at Fellowship Chapel and the principal of Detroit School of Arts. She reflects on how she navigated her membership in a Baptist church early in her life with her calling as a choreographer and dancer.
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Bookstock is back in metro Detroit for its 22nd year | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Bookstock Honorary Chairperson Neal Rubin from the Detroit Free Press, along with last year’s Bookstock essay contest winner, Skylar Chapman, and her teacher at Cooke STEM Academy Kristeen Holmes.
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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence | American Black Journal
We’ll hear from this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ Host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano’s workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice
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Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inductee Bill Kubota shares his approach to broadcast journalism | One Detroit
One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota is a 2026 Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame inductee.
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National Black Maternal Health Week addresses disparities that disproportionately impact Black mothers | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Leseliey Welch, co-founder & CEO of Birth Center Equity, and Cassy Jones-McBryde, founder of the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice.
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Detroit urges flooding precautions with more rain incoming
Metro Detroit could receive 1 to 2 inches more rainfall through Thursday, with 3 to 4 inches possible in some areas, the National Weather Service says.
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Michigan cities consider changing César Chavez street, school names
Allegations of sexual abuse by late labor leader César Chavez are prompting Michigan communities to reconsider streets, schools and events named in his honor.