A Detroit Police SUV drove through a group of demonstrators protesting systemic racism and police violence. City authorities say the officer believed they were in danger, but protest leader Tristan Taylor says they provoked the incident.
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Police vehicle drives into Black Lives Matter crowd, BridgeDetroit staffers discuss
BridgeDetroit’s Bryce Huffman and Orlando Bailey take a few minutes to share their raw reactions to a video of a Detroit Police vehicle plowing through a gathering of Black Lives Matter protesters in Southwest Detroit Sunday night. They also offer thoughts on Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig’s response to the incident.
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Podcast: Live from the streets with Tristan Taylor
Next time we hear that it’s people who don’t live in the city that’s causing trouble, I want to ask exactly how many members of our police department actually live in the city.
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Detroit Police Chief and Mayor defend city’s use of facial recognition after wrongful arrest of Black man
City officials double-down on use of facial recognition technology, even after the wrongful arrest of an innocent Black man in Farmington Hills made national news. The ACLU has filed a complaint against the Detroit Police Department after detectives held a Farmington Hills man for 18 hours without being told why he was arrested.
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One Detroit: Keeping halal and carrying on / Telemedicine / Talking about racism
The future of telemedicine, exploring grief and meaning during Covid-19, an update on the auto industry and keeping halal during the pandemic.
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American Black Journal: Dr. Nikolai Vitti / Satori Shakoor / Sphinx Org
Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti talks about resuming classes in the fall, and he gives his personal viewpoint on the issues leading to the protests against racism. Plus, the important role of storytelling during the COVID-19 pandemic with Satori Shakoor. Finally, a performance from the Sphinx Organization Vocal Ensemble.
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Anonymous Twitter accounts cause stir among Detroit assault, harassment survivors and those accused
In the past month, anonymous Twitter pages have surfaced, allowing survivors of sexual abuse to anonymously share their stories while publicly naming accusers. The local community is now questioning this method of public storytelling and accountability as more Detroit names are called out.
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Expect budget cuts in Detroit, city services impacted by coronavirus pandemic
July is the start of fiscal year 2020-2021 for the city of Detroit and marks the continuation of a tough new normal. Just how austere will the next 12 months be? Look to the city’s annual budget.
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Michigan Officials Look to Boost Funding For Schools Re-Opening
Republican lawmakers in Lansing have unveiled their plan to re-open school buildings this fall. The plan relies on $1.3 billion in federal funding.
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Detroit’s Cass Tech was named after a slave owner. Should this name change too?
There is a national movement underway to change the names and topple the monuments, markers and statues with a slave-holding past. In Detroit, the name of Cass Technical High School, a beloved city institution, is also at issue.