Gov. Whitmer tells Stephen Henderson that she would have made some decisions differently if she knew what she knows now.
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After coronavirus abruptly ended senior year, one Detroit graduate is looking forward to college in the fall
Outlier Media’s Imani Mixon spoke with Makiah Shipp about how students worked to finish out the school year strong and stay excited about what’s to come, even while everything is in limbo.
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’Til we see the sky’: Detroit film highlights Black resilience in coronavirus pandemic
Detroit has faced hardship and injustice. Despite economic and political challenges, a sense of optimism and pride for the city remains in the hearts of many who live here.
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Wayne Metro has received almost $18 million in coronavirus relief aid
Wayne County has pulled together almost $18 million in coronavirus relief aid and answered 12,000 applications for assistance. Over 8,000 applications remain, as the waiting list continues to grow. Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency has extended its hours, and continues vetting applications through the end of June to determine what needs remain.
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One Detroit Special: Education in the Time of COVID
What will education in Michigan look like during a second or even a third wave of coronavirus outbreaks?
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COVID-313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 12
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist had a frank discussion in this week’s virtual town hall about possible reforms in policing while finding ways to reduce harm from COVID-19
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COVID-313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 11
This week’s COVID313 Virtual Town Hall focuses on advocating for Black lives, protecting your family’s mental health during crisis and talking with your children about race.
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Opinion: All Detroit kids deserve digital access in coronavirus isolation
In early March, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to close K-12 schools over public health concerns because of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Yet Detroit is the biggest urban district with the greatest digital divide.
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COVID-313 Community Coalition Virtual Town Hall Week 10
This week’s COVID313 Town Hall focuses on Housing, including support available for renters and homeowners, legal and legislative issues, and keeping your home healthy.
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Black women at forefront of Detroit union workers demanding protection, inclusive plan for reopening economy
Of the four essential workers who spoke during the meeting, all were Black women. Two said they were caregivers to other family members with underlying health issues. While one essential employee said her work hours decreased due to the spread of COVID-19, all four women said they have continued working throughout the pandemic with insufficient pay and lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).