Black Americans are noticing a new trend: Their white peers are starting to reach out as allies against racism. Checking in on a friend will probably be appreciated, but asking Black people for resources to learn about systemic racism demands an emotional toll from someone who is still likely processing trauma.
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Opinion: When Detroit protests end, direct dollars with purpose
In time, the protests will subside, the economy will expand and we will begin to spend more with local and national businesses. But, let us not go back to business as usual with our dollars, writes Maya Watson in an open letter to Detroit.
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Detroit and nation to host talks for Black men Juneteenth weekend
Next Steps Together launches urgent call-to-action for Black men across the U.S. as a way to address racial injustice, police brutality — and more.
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Authentically Detroit Podcast: Arts & Culture in Detroit w/Rochelle Riley and Neil Barclay
This week on “Authentically Detroit,” Orlando Bailey and Donna Givens chat with special guests Rochelle Riley, director of the City of Detroit’s Office of Arts and Culture, and Neil A. Barclay of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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Arrested? Call the Detroit Protest Bailout fund for help
The Bail Project, Michigan Liberation and the National Lawyers Guild, operating as the Detroit Protest Bailout, have created a free and revolving bail fund used to get protestors out of jail and offer legal assistance to those in need.
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George Floyd’s death a painful reminder of Detroit’s history of police violence
Through the years, Black Detroiters have had a contested and often violent relationship with police. Repressive police actions led to the 1967 uprising. This week, images emerged of Detroit police officers meeting peaceful protestors with riot gear. Has the relationship between Black Detroit and police officers improved?
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Detroit neighborhoods acknowledge Black death during city’s protests and coronavirus pandemic
Grandmont-Rosedale and Lafayette Park neighbors came together on Friday to host candlelight vigils as national protests continue. Neighbors say they wanted to acknowledge Breonna Taylor’s birthday and stand in solidarity for those protesting police brutality and George Floyd’s death.
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Q&A: Detroit poet Joel “Fluent” Greene on what this moment means for the city
Detroit, devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, joined nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality this week. BridgeDetroit’s Bryce Huffman met with Detroit poet and author Joel “Fluent” Greene to discuss what this moment means to the city.
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Coronavirus pandemic slams Detroit economy, protestors want change
Detroiters are experiencing the highest unemployment rates of the century. Millenials and Gen Z, hit hardest by massive unemployment, have looped economic relief into their demands against police brutality as protests in support of George Floyd continue.
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American Black Journal: Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony / Small Business Workshop
Stephen spoke with the President of the Detroit NAACP, Rev. Wendell Anthony, to get his perspective on Floyd’s murder, the protests, and where we go from here. Then, this year’s “Small Business Workshop” is going virtual to help owners rebound. Stephen talked with the founder of the event, Mark Lee of the Lee Group, and David Girodat from presenting sponsor, Fifth Third Bank.