The termination of Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din is sparking concern from members who say they are growing distrustful of the nonprofit board. The board conveyed to members that the changes have been made “with the best interests of the organization in mind.”
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Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series | American Black Journal
New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander sits down with “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson for a wide-ranging discussion about his literary works, his career and his passion for reading and writing.
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Bookstock 2025 supports literacy through book sale and student essay contest | American Black Journal
The event offers nearly 400,000 used books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape and vinyl records available at discounted prices.
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Detroit Jazz Festival 2025 Artist-in-Residence Jason Moran leads workshop for Wayne State University students | One Detroit
Acclaimed pianist and composer Jason Moran, the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence, held a clinic for jazz students at Wayne State University.
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Arab American National Museum’s David Serio details the history of Arab immigration in Michigan | One Detroit
Southeast Michigan has long been a destination for those seeking opportunity and Arab American communities have been part of that journey going back to the 1800s. Arab American National Museum Curator of Education David Serio, an Arab American living in Michigan, shared his family’s migration story.
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Detroit Council member files lawsuit to reverse ballot disqualification
Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero is going to court to dispute a late fee that caused her to be disqualified from running for re-election in 2025.
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Undocumented immigrants accidentally crossing into Canada face increased risks
Lawyers representing clients say undocumented immigrants accidentally cross into Canada from Detroit every day.
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Ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO William Smith sentenced to 19 years, must pay $48M restitution
The nonprofit’s ex-chief financial officer pleaded guilty late last year to one count each of wire fraud and money laundering for the elaborate embezzlement scheme that spanned from 2012 through early last year.
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‘He was one of us’: What Pope Francis meant to metro Detroit’s Chaldean community
The head of the Catholic Church meant a great deal to metro Detroit’s Chaldean community. He was the first pope to visit Iraq.
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Detroit council member’s fight to stay on 2025 ballot hinges on late fee
District 6 City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero is fighting for the ability to run for re-election in the district representing Southwest Detroit after she was disqualified from the August primary ballot over a $250 late filing fee.