Christy talks with Univ. of Michigan Labor Economist Dr. Betsey Stevenson and Julie Kashen from The Century Foundation for more on the ascendancy of women in the workforce pre-pandemic and the setbacks they’re facing now.
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A look at the art that threatened to derail Parade Co.’s new HQ plans
The Parade Co. has bought the historic Brodhead Armory on the riverfront. How much of the WPA-era murals can be saved remains unclear.
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Detroit teens’ words are getting state, national attention
When asked what is the most pressing issue today, two Detroit teens held nothing back when sharing their issues and solutions with the state’s elected officials. Now, their words are being recognized at the state and national level.
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One Detroit: Anti-Asian Hate / Asian Americans Rising to be Heard
Earlier this month, One Detroit hosted a virtual town hall called How We Got Here: The Asian American Experience in Metro Detroit. We talked about an array of issues affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here including the legacy of Vincent Chin.
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American Black Journal: How Do You Define the Black Church?
On the next episode of American Black Journal, we take a historical look at the identity of the Black Church. From the important role that spirituality played in the lives of enslaved Africans to the early Black churches in Detroit, we explore the question, “How do you Define the Black Church?”
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The state of the Detroit riverfront in 2021
Just in time for summer, a look at development along one of Detroit’s most popular destinations, the downtown riverfront.
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Detroiters get oversight of surveillance technology, but is it enough?
Detroit City Council has given residents the opportunity for input on how and where City surveillance systems like Project Greenlight will be deployed. Critics are still concerned.
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Opinion: Before George Floyd’s murder, there was Malice Green
One year after the murder of George Floyd, the Rev. JoAnn Watson — who was then head of the Detroit NAACP — remembers the 1992 killing of Malice Green at the hands of Detroit police officers.
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With summer’s rising temps, Detroit police brace for rise in gun violence
With summer’s rising temps, Detroit police are focused on getting guns off the streets by pivoting from arresting criminals after the violence is committed to preventing the violence from happening in the first place.
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American Black Journal: Detroit Police Chief James Craig Interview
Chief James Craig talks to Stephen about heading up the Detroit Police Department for the past eight years and why he decided to retire now. Plus, a talk about the impact of George Floyd’s murder on policing one year later.