The history of egg rolls in Detroit. A new culinary program at Downtown Boxing Gym. The Detroit People’s Food Co-op. Plus, some upcoming weekend events.
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ARISE Detroit! 18th annual Neighborhoods Day, 41st annual African World Festival | American Black Journal
Preview the 18th annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day and the 41st annual African World Festival. Plus, jazz artist Sky Covington sings “All of Me.”
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Michigan Central Station, Outdoor Adventure Center, Ford Piquette Plant, ‘Double ID’ | One Detroit
Michigan Central Station’s historic transformation. Visit the Outdoor Adventure Center and Ford Piquette Plant. Plus, CCH Pounder’s “Double ID” exhibit.
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Pewabic Pottery, Obsidian Theatre Festival, Birdie’s Bookmobile, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
One Detroit visits Pewabic Pottery. Details on the Obsidian Theatre Festival. A Detroit teacher inspires children to read. Plus, upcoming weekend events.
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African American religious music, 17th annual Silence the Violence march | American Black Journal
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the power of African American religious music. Plus, the 17th annual Silence the Violence march and rally.
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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy scandal, Gigi’s gay bar, Newlab, Weekend events | One Detroit
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s embezzlement scandal, Detroit’s oldest gay-owned gay bar, Newlab at Michigan Central, and upcoming weekend events
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Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK, 4th annual Obsidian Theatre Festival | American Black Journal
An interview with Detroit piano prodigy and neoclassical composer BLKBOK. Plus, details about the 4th annual Obsidian Theatre Festival in Detroit.
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‘7 Mile + Livernois’ DIA exhibit, DABO Community Empowerment Speaker Series | American Black Journal
[#item_full_content] This story also appeared in Detroit PBS – American Black Journal The exhibit “Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois” at the Detroit Institute of Arts pays homage to Black Detroiters’ style and culture. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Massey about the sculptures she created to celebrate Black Detroiters. Plus, Detroit Association of Black Organizations’ […]
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Detroit style pizza, Rosie White, Michigan Science Center, One Detroit Weekend | Full Episode
[#item_full_content] This story also appeared in Detroit PBS – One Detroit One Detroit’s Bill Kubota explores Detroit style pizza’s origins and place in the culinary world. Eight-year-old Rosie White gains national attention from her viral social media videos of African American icons. Contributor Sarah Zientarski talks with Michigan Science Center CEO Christian Greer about its […]
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Michigan Central Station, Brian Blade, Coney Dogs, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
Michigan Central Station’s restoration. Detroit Jazz Festival’s artist-in-residence Brian Blade. The origins of Michigan’s coney dogs. And, upcoming events.