A new museum exhibit and Detroit barbershop contest aimed at changing the narrative about black men. Plus, we’ll take you to a powerful new art show at a Detroit gallery. And we’ll remember African American trailblazer Barbara-Rose Collins.
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One Detroit: Interlochen Center for the Arts / TRIPTYCH: Stronger Together / Cinecyde / ‘Molting’
Christy McDonald talks to the President of Interlochen, Trey Devey, about the 16 facility projects that have helped the school evolve from a summer only, music only organization in 1990 to the year-round multidisciplinary global arts and education institution they are today.
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One Detroit: Gun Violence in Detroit / Election Breakdown / Middle Class Jobs / ‘Umoja’
We have seen a spike in shootings over the past year and a half, not only here in Detroit but in other major cities. What is causing the increase in violent crime? And most of all, what can we do to end it?
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American Black Journal: Election Results / Low Voter Turnout
On the next American Black Journal, our roundtable weighs in on the results of the major races and proposals on the ballot in Detroit’s general election.
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American Black Journal: Gun Violence in Detroit
Stephen has a candid conversation with Detroit Police Chief James White about the possible reasons for the spike in shootings, the impact of the pandemic on human behavior, and how the police department and the community can work together to reduce the violence.
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American Black Journal: Leadership Succession in the Black Church
On the next American Black Journal, we’ll continue our yearlong series on The Black Church in Detroit with a look at Pastoral Succession in the Black Church.
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One Detroit: David Turnley / Devin Scillian / Jessica Care Moore / Alexandra Silber
David Turnley is considered by many to be one of the best documentary photographers working today. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, two World Press Photos of the Year, and the Robert Capa Award for Courage, he has photographed the human condition in some 75 countries around the world.
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One Detroit: New Redistricting Maps / PFAS in the House / Farmacy Food
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission released its first drafts of the new legislative and congressional districts. Starting this week, the public gets to voice their opinions on the new maps
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One Detroit: Satori Shakoor / Too Many Chefs in the Kitchen for Good / Bangkok 96 / Armando Vega’s Salsa Band
Stephen Henderson catches up with the host of the new Detroit Public Television arts series, ‘Detroit Performs: Live From Marygrove,’ Satori Shakoor, who talks about all the unique live acts performing on the show.
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One Detroit: Design Core Detroit / WomxnHouse / Culture House
Design Core Detroit’s Month of Design continues to positively impact the city outside the month of September. Will Glover interviews Kiana Wenzell about some of the installations created during the month and how designs not only bring beauty to the world but a learning experience as well.