After a Detroit block party mass shooting, Detroit’s Black churches come together to support the community and spearhead efforts to stop gun violence.
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‘The Riot Report,’ President Joe Biden drops out, Pianist BLKBOK, Weekend Events | One Detroit
“The Riot Report” documentary. President Joe Biden ends his 2024 presidential bid. Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK. Plus, some upcoming weekend events.
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Maternal mortality rates for Black mothers, United Way Summer Discovery program | American Black Journal
Examine the impact of rising maternal mortality rates on Black mothers in Michigan. Plus, United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Summer Discovery program.
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Trump assassination attempt, state of small business, Concert of Colors, Weekend events | One Detroit
One Detroit contributors discuss the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The state of small business. Plus, the 33rd Concert of Colors.
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Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis, ‘Making Amends: The Quest for Reparations’ | American Black Journal
Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis talks about the increased demand for services. Plus, a conversation on reparations in Detroit and across the U.S.
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Detroit egg rolls, Downtown Boxing Gym, Detroit People’s Food Co-op, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
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.