This summer, the nonprofit organization New Detroit declared war on racism. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, elected officials and policymakers must join the fight for it to matter.
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Detroit’s eviction moratorium is over: What tenants should know
Detroit’s ban on evictions is over and hearings for tenants will begin this week. If you owe rent, here’s what you need to know.
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‘Black Homes Matter’: Detroit advocates speak out on foreclosures, assessments
A coalition of local housing advocates is calling for an end to tax foreclosures and the systematic overcharging of Detroit homeowners. Additionally, they want a plan to compensate Detroiters who have lost out.
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American Black Journal: Racism as Public Health Crisis / Equity in the Arts
A discussion with Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom of Henry Ford Health System on racism’s impact on African-American health and what it takes to bring change. Plus, a conversation with Knight Foundation Detroit Program Director, Nate Wallace, on including more diversity in the arts. And, a new hip hop music video encourages people to wear masks during the pandemic.
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One Detroit: 2020 census / Community Policing / News Paywall / Sundown Towns
A Pandemic, the Census, and a Shortened Deadline
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Podcast: The Anxiety of the Black Urban Planner in Detroit
“As a profession, we must be as deliberate in dismantling systemic oppression, as those who set the stage for the negative impact of policies that continuously show up in Black and Brown communities.”
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Food stamp benefits extended through August for Michigan families
Families eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or food stamps, will continue receiving additional benefits through August.
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Opinion: Black Detroit seniors are dying before their time. Where is the outrage?
Black seniors in Detroit are 2 to 2 ½ times more likely to die than the rest of Michigan, and that was before the coronavirus pandemic.
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One Detroit: Ralph Jones / Nicole Jarecz / Margaret Lioi / Carr Center & Co.act Detroit
Checking in on the Detroit art scene during the age of Covid.
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Poll: 50% of likely MI voters support Black Lives Matter stance on police brutality
A Michigan political poll found likely voters fairly split on BLM efforts on police reform but the movement is already shaping debates in many areas of public life.