Governor Whitmer on mask enforcement and Detroit declares war on racism.
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American Black Journal: War on Racism / Arise! Detroit / Dell Pryor
New Detroit reveals a list of actions to stop racism. Plus, major changes for this year’s Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day. And, Detroit gallery owner Dell Pryor talks about her newest art exhibition.
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Podcast: Is DPD’s relationship with the community different from other cities?
“We need to continue to build momentum toward police change in our city.”
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Rethinking justice, Detroit attorney runs for Wayne County Prosecutor
A defense attorney typically represents a person charged with a crime, but Victoria Burton-Harris believes the role of Wayne County Prosecutor provides new opportunities to seek justice and safety.
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In solidarity: Indigenous communities join Detroit’s Black Lives Matter movement
In one powerful image, a Detroit photographer captures the moment of sweeping cultural change that is underway.
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Michigan’s eviction ban is ending, prompting fears of mass displacement
A moratorium on evictions is set to end Wednesday night. That has housing advocates on edge, as state officials have warned of up to 75,000 looming evictions.
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Birmingham student didn’t do classwork, was sent to juvenile detention
A 15-year-old in Michigan was incarcerated during the coronavirus pandemic after a judge ruled that not completing her schoolwork violated her probation. “It just doesn’t make any sense,” said the girl’s mother.
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One Detroit: CCH Pounder / Feeder Loft / Concert of Colors
CCH Pounder, Don Was and Better Made Chips!
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American Black Journal: Detroit Police Chief James Craig
Stephen Henderson goes one-on-one with Detroit Police Chief James Craig for a candid conversation about policing in Detroit
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One Detroit: Roundtable / Black Lives Matter / Continuing Series of Small Indignities
Christy McDonald and One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley discuss systemic racism, the impact of the police brutality protests that are still occurring nationwide, and the increase in violence in some cities.