The pandemic has exacerbated Michigan’s digital divide, as some students complete homework in parking lots and schools hand-deliver assignments. It’s an issue with educational, equity and economic implications as 1.2 million households lack broadband access.
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Detroit advocate sees grassroots organizing as a path to change for residents
Ken Whittaker, a born and raised Detroiter, is now the executive director of Michigan United. Whittaker has been involved in political campaigns since 2004, and most recently helped organize during the 2020 presidential race.
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One Detroit: The Henry Ford on Reopening / Plowshares Theatre / Black Lives Matter in Photos
The Henry Ford’s CEO Patricia Mooradian on reopening the museum; the Plowshares Theatre to put on a virtual performance this week, Black Lives Matter captured by Detroit Free Press photographer, Mandi Wright and more.
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American Black Journal: WGPR as a National Historic Landmark / Sphinx Finals Concert
This week we’ll look at the legacy of the country’s first African American-owned and operated television station, Detroit’s WGPR-TV62. Plus, we’ll remember Karen Hudson Samuels, the driving force behind the creation of a broadcast museum and national and state historical designations for WGPR.
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In changing Grosse Pointes, subtle racism gives way to political extremism
As one of the most exclusive corners of Michigan is becoming more diverse, the Pointes are enduring racial and political feuds. Some say they’re driven in part by what some call an ‘awakening’ caused by former President Trump.
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COVID guidelines force Detroit restaurateurs to get creative
Michigan’s COVID guidelines have pushed Detroit restaurants to the brink and forced them to rethink everything.
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Thousands of Michigan renters await federal rent aid amid pandemic
As Michigan lawmakers negotiate how to dole out federal COVID-19 relief dollars earmarked for Michigan in December, thousands of renters are waiting for help to pay back rent and avoid eviction.
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How the story of a pioneer Black Detroit doctor relates to disparities today
Detroit Dr. Remus Robinson began fighting racism and health disparities in health care almost a century ago, but Black Detroiters are still dealing with those issues today.
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PODCAST: Detroiters remember Motown and the original Supreme, Mary Wilson
Authentically Detroit hosts Orlando Bailey and Donna Givens Davidson discuss the legacy of Motown and recent passing of singer Mary Wilson with Allen Rawls and Broadway-star Jawan M. Jackson.
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One Detroit: Thornetta Davis / Rochelle Riley / Interfaith Tour: Islam
Christy McDonald talks with Detroit Blues & R&B singer Thornetta Davis about working during the pandemic, her career working with artists such as Etta James, to Gladys Knight, to Bob Seger and the recent song with Jeff Daniels