Photographer Damon Adams documented what he saw on Detroit’s west side and downtown during Detroit’s coronavirus pandemic. Adams’ images are the second part in a series of photographers documenting their observance of the coronavirus’ impact on Detroit.
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One Detroit: Design Core Detroit / Peter Sparling / Maury Okun / Detroit Institute of Music Education / Livingston County Band
Design Core Detroit champions design-driven businesses and their role in strengthening Detroit’s economy, plus Peter Sparling interpretive dance and more!
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Detroit’s registered voters have less than one week left to apply for redistricting commission
Local organizations, volunteers say education is key to getting applicants of color and Detroit youth to apply to sit on the redistricting commission.
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One Detroit: Introducing BridgeDetroit
Stephen Henderson introduces his new project, BridgeDetroit, a nonprofit community news, information and engagement media service working with a citywide collaborative journalism hub of Detroit-area partners, including Detroit Public TV.
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One Detroit: Brian Calley / YumVillage / John McElroy / Belle Isle Aquarium
Small Businesses Prep for Reopening: This week, Gov. Whitmer announced that restaurants, restaurants, and retail will be allowed to partially reopen in counties located in the Traverse City area and the UP. Christy talks with Brian Calley, former Lt. Governor and current President of the Small Business Association of Michigan, about the measures these businesses will need to take into consideration.
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Black To The Future w/BridgeDetroit’s Stephen Henderson, Catherine Kelly and…Orlando
Orlando’s got a new gig at BridgeDetroit! His new boss, Stephen Henderson and his colleague Catherine Kelly came on to tell us all about the newest journalism and engagement organization in town!
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Detroit neighbors find community during coronavirus isolation
By simply gathering at the same time, Southwest’s Vinewood Street becomes an emotional refuge amid a deadly crisis.
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PHOTOS: Scenes of Detroit’s Lafayette Park during coronavirus crises
BridgeDetroit asked three photographers to document their observation of the coronavirus’ impact on Detroit. Here is Keenan Hastings’ account, the first in a BridgeDetroit three-part series.
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One Detroit: When Black Americans took up arms with Michael Harriot
What happened when Black Americans took up arms in protest? Associate Producer Will Glover talks to Senior Writer from The Root Michael Harriot to find out how Black and Brown Americans feel after the Ahmaud Arbery murder and more.
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American Black Journal: Pandemic impact on food industry / Music venues / Vincent Chandler Collective
Stephen Henderson speaks with Ma Haru Executive Chef Phil Jones about COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant industry and food supply system. Shahida Mausi, operator of The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, talks about how independent music venues and promoters across the country are banding together to survive the pandemic. And, a musical performance by The Vince Chandler Collective.