One Detroit’s Chris Jordan spoke to Dec about the film and the newly opened Sunda New Asian Detroit. Dec also spoke about what makes Filipino cuisine unique, how it reflects the history and culture of the Philippines as well as his favorite dishes.
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2026 Small Business Workshop explores how to navigate challenges in today’s economic environment | American Black Journal
The 12th annual Small Business Workshop presented by The LEE Group takes place on May 13 at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit.
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$8M in sidewalk repairs coming to Detroit neighborhoods
The contract will largely address the backlog of more than 6,300 sidewalks identified for repair as of Jan. 1, 2026.
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‘Teen takeovers’ show need for safe youth spaces. Here’s what Detroit’s doing
The city is gearing up for the rollout of new programs and resources to better connect with young people and is working to engage with City Council, business leaders and other stakeholders in and around the downtown with the hopes of carving out even more opportunities.
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Gleaners saw a 9 million pound gap in donated food last year
Gleaners Community Food Bank has seen high demand amid a big reduction in donated food, according to the organization’s new leader.
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Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections
The decision, by weakening the Voting Rights Act, could make it easier for states to draw partisan gerrymanders of their congressional districts that reduce the power of minorities.
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Black Church in Detroit series examines church’s role in addressing affordable housing shortage | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Pastor Barry Randolph of Church of the Messiah and Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood III from Plymouth United Church of Christ about how their churches have developed affordable housing in the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Supreme Court ruling may change Michigan redistricting for years to come
The Louisiana v. Callais ruling could prompt a new challenge to Michigan’s legislative maps, an independent redistricting commissioner said, but the implications are still unfolding.
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‘Faith in Detroit’ storytelling project features The Rev. Dr. Mayowa Lisa Reynolds’ faith journey | American Black Journal
Dr. Reynolds is a minister at Fellowship Chapel and the principal of Detroit School of Arts. She reflects on how she navigated her membership in a Baptist church early in her life with her calling as a choreographer and dancer.
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Bookstock is back in metro Detroit for its 22nd year | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Bookstock Honorary Chairperson Neal Rubin from the Detroit Free Press, along with last year’s Bookstock essay contest winner, Skylar Chapman, and her teacher at Cooke STEM Academy Kristeen Holmes.