The East Davison Village neighborhood in Detroit is stabilizing after years of vacancy and foreclosure upheaval. The City is demolishing old structures while residents are rebuilding.
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New program to help Detroit homeowners in flood-prone neighborhoods
Homeowners in 11 flood-prone Detroit neighborhoods are eligible for a new program, funded in part by pandemic relief dollars, to protect basements.
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One Detroit – Dance Theatre of Harlem, Wearable Artist Virgil Taylor, Architect Minoru Yamasaki
Born in Detroit and electrified by fire, Virgil Taylor has been creating for most of his life, but despite crafting wearable items, Taylor considers himself a metalworker and not a jeweler.
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One Detroit – COVID-19’s Impact on Communities
How protective is wearing a face mask, and why do some choose to wear it while others don’t? Producer AJ Walker and community journalist Daijah Moss take to the streets for American Black Journal to talk with Detroiters about their thoughts on wearing a mask to protect against COVID-19.
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Detroit seeks to use ARPA funds to expand gun surveillance program
Detroit seeks to use ARPA funds to expand gun surveillance program: The Duggan administration will seek City Council approval to use federal COVID-recovery aid to fund ShotSpotter, a controversial gun-surveillance technology.
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American Black Journal – Racial Disparity in Traffic Stops, Legacy of Dr. Charles H. Wright
Host Stephen Henderson examines the results of an independent study from the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice showing African Americans were stopped by Michigan State Police troopers at disproportionately high rates in 2020.
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Detroit monthly one-stop shops will offer health screenings, other resources
A group of nonprofits launched a series of monthly “one-stop” shops Tuesday to provide free health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, rental and utility assistance and a food pantry for residents in Detroit and Hamtramck.
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Keith Williams: Detroit’s been at the forefront of the reparations movement
Michigan’s Democratic Black Caucus chair, Keith Williams, has been working on Black Michiganders’ rights to reparations for years. He said Detroit’s participation in repairing the harm that was caused will set the tone for the rest of the state.
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Northwest Detroiters can get thousands in down payment and repair help
A Sinai-Grace CDC program is encouraging current residents, recent graduates and employees of Northwest Detroit to live and invest in their neighborhood – and there is money to help too.
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Wayne County to resume all tax foreclosures this year, offers payment plans if you act fast
This year, the Wayne County Treasurer’s office is expected to continue tax foreclosures after March 31. People are encouraged to get on payment plans.