Detroiters are open to the idea of vaccine mandates, according to a recent study. Here’s how it could work and who would be required to get a shot.
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New push to make Michigan’s outdoors more inviting to people of color
Visitors to public lands and outdoor recreation are overwhelmingly white. State land managers say they want to reduce this “nature gap,” while African-American and Latino groups are encouraging more exploration of Michigan waters and trails.
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American Black Journal: Diversity of Denominations in the Black Church / History of Detroit Pastors
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll continue our yearlong series on The Black Church in Detroit with a look a the diverse denominations in the African American Church and Detroit’s long history of pastors who have risen to international or national leadership roles in their religious communities.
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How rent is determined for Detroit’s affordable housing
Here’s a breakdown of what area median income means and how the formula — used by housing officials and developers — can make housing unaffordable in Detroit.
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Supreme Court’s decision on Biden’s eviction ban: What it means in Michigan
The Supreme Court blocked the latest federal moratorium on residential evictions late Thursday, allowing evictions to resume nationwide.
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One Detroit – Detroit Schools Returning In-Person / High Schoolers Help Rebuild Neighborhood / Detroit Police Using Social Media to Monitor Crime
A new school year is starting up soon, and it comes as the country is seeing a spike in Covid cases.
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American Black Journal: Detroit Schools Return to In-Person Learning / Black Bottom Neighborhood Celebration
Detroit students are heading back to the classroom in just a couple of weeks. Superintendent dr. Nikolai Vitti joins me to talk about the district’s reopening plan in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, a long awaited honor for Detroit’s historic black bottom neighborhood.
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GOP gubernatorial hopeful James Craig: I won’t be defined by Trump
Craig is one of several Republicans to launch gubernatorial committees in recent months. He seems to have the early support of many in the GOP establishment, but for many in his base allegiance to former President Trump is critical.
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Mayor Duggan picks James White to lead Detroit police
Mayor Mike Duggan announced his selection for Detroit’s new police chief on Monday. James White, a veteran officer who also worked for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, says he will bring “credibility” to policing.
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Why we live in Detroit, and why we won’t leave
According to the 2020 census, Detroit’s population has decreased again. While more white residents seem to have moved into the city as the Black population declines, Detroiters across three generations share why living in Detroit is important to them and how to keep Black investment and Black people in the Motor City.