Veteran journalist Louis Aguilar highlights some of his must-read BridgeDetroit stories from 2020.
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American Black Journal: PontiaConnect / Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion / Detroit Youth Choir
Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman talks with Stephen about a new app named “PontiaConnect,” which is keeping residents engaged and informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One Detroit: Mochitsuki / Wigilia / Night Sky Photography
Take a look back at this One Detroit report to see how this traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration involving the pounding of rice was being replicated at a metro Detroit community center.
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As football resumes, King High takes a season of lessons to the field
Detroit’s Martin Luther King varsity football team has fumbled and stumbled its way to a winning year, amid a never-ending coronavirus pandemic. As always, their alumni coaching staff have been the constant that got them through.
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Opinion: An End To Detroit Water Shutoffs? Beware The Duggan Bait-And-Switch
We hate to be spoilsports, but we’d advise those advocates to hold their applause for claims by El-Sayed and Duggan to end water shutoffs. We’ve seen this play by Duggan in the past.
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One Detroit: CCH Pounder / Shannon Cason / Buddy’s / Interlochen
Actress CCH Pounder sits down with reporter Will Glover to talk about her private art collection titled “Queen,” which is on display at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
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American Black Journal: Joan Belgrave / Detroit Jazz City
We’re celebrating the holidays with jazz. Vocalist Joan Belgrave talks with Stephen about an international music showcase she produced earlier this year in New York, prior to the pandemic.
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Opinion | Detroit’s leaders should not tolerate Michigan House’s double standards
Removing Rep. Cynthia Johnson from her committee assignments is an act of aggression against our community, writes Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, who also represents Detroit.
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Podcast: Black foundation professionals pivot in 2020
Detroit’s Black philanthropy professionals wrap up this year and discuss 2021.
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Deadlines for COVID-19 help loom: Congress makes progress. How to get help
Several protections to cushion the economic blow of the pandemic are expected to end this month. Congress announced progress Wednesday.