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Award-winning poet jessica Care moore discusses role as Detroit Poet Laureate

Earlier this year, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced jessica Care moore will serve as the city’s new Poet Laureate. Based in Detroit, <a href="https://www.jessicacaremoore.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moore is an award-winning poet</a>, activist, and filmmaker. She succeeds the late <a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/naomi-long-madgett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Naomi Long Madgett</a>, a revered figure in the city’s literary history. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
In her role as <a href="https://detroitmi.gov/news/mayor-detroit-ace-and-ford-foundation-announce-jessica-care-moore-new-detroit-poet-laureate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poet Laureate</a>, she will be responsible for leading poetry events across Detroit, delivering an annual address at the Detroit Public Library, and participating in programs that reflect the city’s diversity. She will also compose a special poem for a year-end presentation.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Moore is the founder of <a href="https://blackwomenrock.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black WOMEN Rock! – Daughters of Betty</a>, an organization that has long championed women’s empowerment through music. She also established The Moore Art House, a nonprofit focused on enhancing literacy through the arts, and Moore Black Press. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
In 2023, Moore gained attention as the new voice of Pure Michigan, with her poem “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYLzSkFhz3c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I Am Detroit Summer</a>” receiving acclaim for its celebration of the city’s working class spirit. Additionally, her 2022 poem, “<a href="https://equilibrium.gucci.com/celebrating-detroit-with-an-original-poem-by-jessica-care-moore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">We Wear The Working Day</a>,” commissioned by Gucci, was displayed at <a href="https://ash.world/hotels/the-siren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Siren Hotel</a> in Detroit.
<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/contributors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Host Stephen Henderson</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicacaremoor/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moore</a> to talk about her appointment to the role of Detroit Poet Laureate and her responsibilities.  She discusses how she came to love poetry and its impact on people. She also talks about the 20th anniversary of the Black Women Rock concert, which <a href="https://visitdetroit.com/events/jessica-care-moore-presents-black-women-rock-20th-anniversary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">takes place on Aug. 31</a> at The Fillmore Detroit, and other creative projects including her feature film debut.
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Award-winning poet jessica Care moore discusses her role as Detroit’s new Poet Laureate

Father Solanus Casey could become first U.S. born male to attain sainthood

Father Solanus Casey, a Catholic priest who served Detroiters from the <a href="https://www.thecapuchins.org/ministries/detroit/st-bonaventure-monastery" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Bonaventure monastery</a> on the city’s east side, died in 1957 but many still feel the impact of his service. When Casey passed away at age 86, 10,000 people came to pay their respects. 
&#8220;They feel his presence,” said Brother Steven Kropp, Director of the <a href="https://www.solanuscasey.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solanus Casey Center</a>, “His oneness with people and his desire to participate in their life somehow.” 
Casey was elevated to the status of Blessed by the Vatican in 2017 and he is one step away from being named a saint. Casey would become the first male born in the United States to attain sainthood, which could come at any time Kropp believes. “I truly believe it’s going to happen&#8230; It’ll happen sooner than later,” he said.
Casey came from humble beginnings, growing up in Wisconsin. He’d worked as a streetcar conductor, bricklayer and a prison guard before joining the priesthood. But there he was not initially well-regarded. He was held back from duties other priests usually took on.   
“So instead of being in the confessional for three or four minutes with somebody he would spend as much time as anybody needed at the front desk,” Brother Kropp said. “Anyone who came, when they were in front of him, he was their full attention.”  
Casey’s reputation grew. He served not only in Detroit but spent years in New York and Indiana before returning to St. Bonaventure in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood. 
“Solanus identified closely with the average person. He said himself his two greatest loves were the sick and the poor,” Kropp said. 
In the decades since Casey’s passing, there have reportedly been a number of miraculous events connected to people who have prayed at his tomb, which can be seen at the Solanus Casey Center attached to the monastery. 
One Detroit’s Bill Kubota visited the Solanus Casey Center to learn about Casey’s life, legacy and potential elevation to sainthood.
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Late Detroit priest Father Solanus Casey could become first U.S. born male to attain sainthood

Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK bridges classical

Born and raised in Detroit, <a href="https://www.blkbok.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Wilson III</a>, known professionally as BLKBOK, has carved a unique path in the music world. Identified as a piano prodigy by the age of eight, Wilson’s early accolades in statewide competitions showcased his talent. His professional name, BLKBOK, reflects a homage to renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as his deep roots in pop and hip-hop culture.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
BLKBOK’s debut album, “<a href="https://blkbok.ffm.to/blackbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Book</a>,” was a breakout success, earning recognition from The New York Times as one of the “<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/arts/music/classical-music-albums-june.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 Classical Albums to Listen to Right Now</a>.” This album established his innovative voice in the music industry, blending classical piano with contemporary influences. Collaborative works, such as “Angels Watching Over Me” with Lawrence Brownlee, further highlight his versatility and creative breadth.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
In a notable career milestone, BLKBOK’s original track “Stars (Ad Astra)” was the first piano duet performed from space, underscoring his commitment to pushing musical boundaries. His <a href="https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/blkbok_9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sophomore album</a>, “9,” pays tribute to the Little Rock 9, exploring themes of disparity, equity, and Black excellence.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
For <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/celebrating-black-music-month#:~:text=June%20is%20African%20American%20Music,our%20nation's%20treasured%20cultural%20heritage." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Music Month</a>, BLKBOK talks with “American Black Journal” guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes about how he blends classical and contemporary music, the significance of his name, his parents’ influence, and Detroit’s impact on his career.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK bridges classical and contemporary to create his unique sound

Artist Tiff Massey becomes youngest to exhibit at DIA with ‘7 Mile + Livernois’

A new exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts pays homage to Black Detroiter’s style and culture. <a href="https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/tiff-massey-7-mile-livernois" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The exhibit</a>, “7 Mile + Livernois,” was created by Detroit artist Tiff Massey, the youngest artist to exhibit at the museum. Massey, a metalsmith and sculptor, shares the memories of her upbringing near Detroit’s 7 Mile and Livernois “Avenue of Fashion” corridor in her exhibit, the largest by a Detroit artist to appear at the DIA. She specializes in creating jewelry, installations, public art, and wearable sculptures.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
At the heart of &#8220;7 Mile + Livernois&#8221; is an exploration of identity, community, and heritage. Massey&#8217;s sculptures draw inspiration from the history of West African and Black American culture and style, reflecting also on the evolution of Detroit&#8217;s neighborhoods. Through her art, she invites viewers to engage with the art in public spaces.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
<figure id="attachment_35714" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-35714" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-35714" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ABJ5224-FullEp-Thumbnail-1024x576.png" alt="&quot;Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois&quot; exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts" width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-35714" class="wp-caption-text">Detroit artist Tiff Massey&#8217;s &#8220;7 Mile + Livernois&#8221; exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. | Photo by American Black Journal</figcaption></figure>
Massey’s exhibit has also sparked new collaborations with <a href="https://dia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the DIA</a>, which has led to the creation of new sculptures within the museum’s vast collection. Her artistic vision extends beyond the museum too, with plans for a new art and community space in the neighborhood that inspired her work.
<a href="https://x.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Host Stephen Henderson</a> talks with <a href="https://tiffmassey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Massey</a> about why she named the exhibit after the Detroit neighborhood where she grew up. They also discuss the meaning behind the large-scale sculptures she created to celebrate Detroiters, the Avenue of Fashion, and how Black people adorn themselves.
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Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile + Livernois’ exhibit celebrates Black Detroiters’ style and culture

DABO launches free Community Empowerment Speaker Series

The <a href="https://dabodetroitinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Association of Black Organizations</a> (DABO) has launched a Community Empowerment Speaker Series with the aim to enlighten and energize Detroit residents through insightful lectures and conversations. <a href="https://dabodetroitinc.com/speaker-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The free series</a>, led by DABO, features a lineup of well-known entertainers, activists, academics and journalists speaking on some of the critical issues impacting the Black community. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Among the notable speakers who have already participated are CBS National News Correspondent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts4f_mZLzHQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerika Duncan</a>, renowned obesity physician <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riPX9ULZ6cI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fatima Cody Stanford</a>, and attorney <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsAVRmCbmr8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corey Minor Smith</a>. Additional upcoming speakers include Radio DJ and TV Personality Donnie Simpson, Law Professor Stacy Hawkins, GRAMMY-nominated artist Mumu Fresh, Project Restart Founder Tiffany Kirk, Professor of Global Black Studies Dr. James Peterson, and Journalist Roland Martin. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
The guest speakers will discuss their views on empowerment and community progress. DABO CEO <a href="https://horacesheffield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rev. Horace Sheffield III</a> says the speaker series will also emphasize the importance of civic engagement, particularly encouraging voter turnout in the upcoming November elections.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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<a href="https://x.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Host Stephen Henderson</a> talks with Sheffield about the series and some of the notable speakers involved, as well as the importance of getting out the vote during the 2024 presidential election.
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Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence Brian Blade looks ahead to 2024 festival

Drummer, composer, and bandleader Brian Blade is the <a href="https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/press-release/drummer-composer-bandleader-brian-blade-named-as-2024-artist-in-residence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">artist-in-residence for this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival</a>. The two-time Grammy Award winning musician is set to take center stage during the Labor Day weekend festivities. The 2024 festival will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in downtown Detroit.  
Raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, <a href="https://www.brianblade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blade</a> grew from his gospel roots to becoming one of the most revered jazz drummers in the nation. As the 2024 artist-in-residence, Blade will participate in multiple performances and engage with educational initiatives and community outreach programs spearheaded by the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation. 
Among the highlights of Blade’s residency was a special festival preview event at the <a href="https://music.wayne.edu/gvjc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center</a> on the Wayne State University campus April 10 featuring a performance by Brian Blade &amp; The Fellowship Band. Watch a portion of Blade’s performance <a href="https://youtu.be/sSejT7C__Zk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. 
Blade’s band, <a href="https://www.brianblade.com/bands/the-fellowship-band" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fellowship Band</a>, includes a discography spanning 25 years, with seven critically acclaimed recordings. From their debut album in 1998 to the latest release, “Kings Highway” in 2023, Blade and his ensemble have consistently pushed the boundaries of jazz, captivating audiences worldwide with their innovative sound.
After a workshop at <a href="https://wayne.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wayne State University</a>, Blade sat with <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/john-penney/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Penney</a> of 90.9 WRCJ to discuss the journey that led him to play alongside some of those who greatly influenced his jazz career, such as Wayne Shorter and Joni Mitchell. Blade stresses the importance of musical influence and with the opportunity to run a workshop at Wayne State University, he aimed to pass on the same inspiration that fueled his own success. 
Listen to their full, extended conversation on-demand <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/features/john-penney-brian-blade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on 90.9 WRCJ</a>.
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2024 Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence Brian Blade looks ahead to Labor Day weekend performances

Food Stylist Elle Simone Scott brings ‘Food Gifts’ cookbook tour to Detroit

From potlucks, meal trains and more, giving the gift of food is a tradition that goes back generations. Renowned chef and food stylist <a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/authors/7">Elle Simone Scott</a>, the executive editor of PBS’ “<a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/">America’s Test Kitchen</a>,” has released a new cookbook, “Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents,” to help people elevate the food gifts they give to others and she’s <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elle-simone-scott-with-lyndsay-c-green-food-gifts-tickets-897788859647">bringing it on tour to Detroit</a>. 
Scott, a Detroit native, joins <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/6300025001/lyndsay-c-green/">Detroit Free Press Food Critic Lyndsay Green</a> at the <a href="https://www.dbcfsn.org/detroitfoodcommons">Detroit Food Commons</a> on June 6 for a book talk and signing. Scott is also the author of “<a href="https://shop.americastestkitchen.com/boards.html">Boards: Special Spreads for Casual Gatherings</a>” and was the first Black woman to appear regularly on “America’s Test Kitchen” starting in 2016. She’s also the founder of the mentoring organization <a href="https://www.shechef.info/">SheChef</a>.  
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“Food Gifts” features a variety of food and drink recipes like bacon jam, Bloody Mary kits and recipes for sweet treats, Scott said. There are also sections of the cookbook that explore sustainable gift wrapping and packaging options.  
One Detroit’s <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#jonathan">Jonathan Shead</a> talks with Scott about the inspiration behind her new cookbook, access to healthy foods, how food brings people and communities together, and the support she provides to other women in the culinary arts through SheChef. 
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‘America’s Test Kitchen’ Food Stylist Elle Simone Scott brings “Food Gifts” cookbook tour to Detroit

CCH Pounder unveils ‘Double ID’ art exhibit at The Charles H. Wright Museum

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History <a href="https://www.thewright.org/news/charles-h-wright-museum-presents-works-cch-pounder-kone-collection-double-id" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has opened</a> “Double ID,” a new art exhibit featuring 54 works from the private collection of acclaimed actress CCH Pounder. Running through Oct. 20, <a href="https://www.thewright.org/exhibitions/double-id" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the exhibit</a> showcases the CCH Pounder-Koné Collection and delves into the representation of Black men through the lens of W.E.B. Du Bois’ <a href="https://study.com/learn/lesson/video/web-du-bois-double-consciousness-overview-background-examples.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theory of “double consciousness,”</a> which depicts the complex inner lives and identities of Black men.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
The exhibit brings together an intergenerational group of artists from across the African diaspora, offering a complex portrayal of Black masculinity and challenging historical and cultural stereotypes through artistic expressions. Artists featured in the exhibit include <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gregbaileyart/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greg Bailey</a>, <a href="https://nmwa.org/art/artists/elizabeth-catlett/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elizabeth Catlett</a>, <a href="https://www.louisdelsarte.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Delsarte</a>, <a href="https://kristinhjellegjerde.com/artists/257-tewodros-hagos/overview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tewodros Hagos</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sesseelangwe/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sesse Ngeselin-Elangwe</a>, <a href="https://www.fahamupecouart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fahamu Pecou</a>, <a href="https://ebonygpatterson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ebony G. Patterson</a>, <a href="https://www.moma.org/artists/26555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Malick Sidibé</a>, <a href="https://alexitorres.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexi Torres</a>, and <a href="https://kehindewiley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kehinde Wiley</a>.
In addition to her notable film and television roles, including “NCIS: New Orleans” and “ER,” Pounder is celebrated for her extensive art collection and dedication to the arts. Her collection, comprising over 500 works, has been showcased in numerous exhibitions including “<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/cch-pounder-art-exhibit-queen/">QUEEN: From the Collection of CCH Pounder</a>,” which was on display at The Wright in 2020.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Host <a href="https://x.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Henderson</a> sits down with <a href="https://cchpounder.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pounder</a> at The Wright to discuss the significance of the exhibit’s title and its thematic connection to Du Bois’ theory. She also shared insights into her passion for art and her own creative pursuits both on-screen and in visual arts.
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The Wright Museum opens ‘Double ID’ exhibit from TV actress, art collector CCH Pounder

Ypsilanti couple Kyunghee Kim and Leo Chen’s shifting Asian American identities

Kyunghee Kim and Leo Chen share story of resilience amidst changing careers, evolving Asian American identities

Detroit PBS’ Bill Kubota finalist for 2023 Journalist of the Year

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-34981" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSCF1415-384x576.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" />Veteran Detroit PBS journalist Bill Kubota has been named a finalist for 2023 Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter.    
His work last year ranged from covering Detroit’s civil rights legacy 60 years after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the “Walk to Freedom” to a story on Vietnam veterans’ efforts to rename Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, helping reduce stigma and encouraging more individuals to seek treatment.   
Kubota’s pieces also highlighted prison initiatives shown to reduce recidivism, examined the impact of climate change on a Detroit neighborhood inundated with flooding and, in collaboration with The Detroit News, provided insight on the emotional, physical, and financial challenges many Michigan caregivers face. 
Kubota shoots, writes and edits stories for Detroit PBS’ weekly news and public affairs program “One Detroit.”   
Several other Detroit PBS journalists will also be honored for their work on “One Detroit,” “American Black Journal,” and “Great Lakes Now” during SPJ Detroit’s annual awards ceremony and banquet May 15. 
Those who will also receive awards for Detroit PBS stories include Bill Allesee, Joe Dzenowagis, Christian Gibbons, Will Glover, Rob Green, Zosette Guir, Daphne Hughes, Matt Ilas, Chris Jordan, Dan Ketchum, Ed Moore, Daijah Moss, Orlando Rivera, Cecelia Sharpe, Anna Sysling and Jordan Wingrove. 
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Detroit PBS’ Bill Kubota finalist for 2023 Journalist of the Year award

3rd Place: The Black Church in Detroit – Daphne Hughes, Stephen Henderson, Bill Allesee, AJ Walker, Orlando Bailey

MERIT: Great Lakes Now – Isle Royale

WINNER: American Black Journal – The 60th Anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom

AAPI in the arts: Discussing representation and progress around Detroit Opera’s ‘Madame Butterfly’

All–Japanese, Japanese American creative team re-imagines ‘Madame Butterfly’ for Detroit Opera

One Detroit contributors react to Mayor Mike Duggan’s 11th State of the City

In his 11th State of the City address, Detroit <a href="https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mayor Mike Duggan</a> took the stage at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, on the city’s west side, to talk about a Detroit that looks different than it did a decade ago. As the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/community-posts/2024-nfl-draft-puts-spotlight-on-detroit/">city prepares to host approximately 300,000 people</a> for the 2024 NFL Draft April 25-27, Duggan said they will no longer find bankruptcy and blight but rather changes in housing, crime and economic development around the city.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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Duggan gave his first State of the City address in 2014. At that time, Detroit was in bankruptcy and under emergency management. During his 11th annual address, he covered topics from community <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/detroit-growth/mayor-duggan-state-of-the-city-2023/">violence programs</a> and efforts to <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/community-posts/controversy-surrounding-detroits-shotspotter-expansion-raises-transparency-concerns-among-residents/">reduce gun violence</a> to abandoned vehicle and blight cleanup; tax cuts for residents; investments in safety and transportation; and the future of Detroit’s neighborhoods, including solar neighborhoods.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Duggan also discussed his Land Value Tax proposal, which he first <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/mayor-mike-duggan-detroit-property-tax-proposal/">introduced at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference</a>, a plan that would cut property taxes on homeowners and raise them on parking lots and scrapyards in the city. His closed his address with the announcement that the Dexter Elmhurst Recreation Center in Detroit will be renamed after Helen Moore, a Detroit woman who fought to save the center. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
One Detroit contributors <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#stephen">Stephen Henderson</a>, host of “<a href="https://www.americanblackjournal.org/">American Black Journal</a>,” <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#nolan">Nolan Finley</a>, Editorial Page Editor of the <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2646740001/nolan-finley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit News</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ZoeMichigan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoe Clark</a>, Political Director for <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/people/zoe-clark" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Public</a> share their thoughts on Duggan’s 11th annual address.
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Mayor Mike Duggan delivers 11th State of the City, discusses city’s revitalization ahead of NFL Draft

“Attack from Within” with Barbara McQuade | Detroit Economic Club

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American society is more polarized than ever before. People are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation — the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth — and it comes at them from all sides: opportunists on the far right and Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It’s endangering democracy and causing havoc in America&#8217;s electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and the Capitol.
Advances in technology including rapid developments in artificial intelligence threaten to make the problems even worse by amplifying false claims and manufacturing credibility. In &#8220;<a href="https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4577-attack-from-within" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America</a>,&#8221; legal scholar and analyst <a href="https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbara McQuade</a>, a former United States attorney and current law professor at the University of Michigan, shows us how to identify the ways disinformation is seeping into all facets of our society and how we can fight against it.
<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/">One Detroit</a> and <a href="https://www.detroitpbs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit PBS</a> partner with the <a href="https://www.econclub.org/meeting/technology-impacts-on-industry-and-how-to-prepare-future-workers-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Economic Club</a> to present this virtual livestream. The conversation will begin at 12:35 p.m. ET and will be moderated by Michigan Secretary of State <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/sos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jocelyn Benson</a>.
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-34782" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/McQuadeBarbara17011_web-360x460-1-141x180.jpeg" alt="Barbara McQuade headshot" width="196" height="250" />Barbara L. McQuade, BA &#8217;87, JD &#8217;91, is a professor from practice at Michigan Law. Her interests include criminal law, criminal procedure, national security, data privacy, and civil rights. From 2010 to 2017, McQuade served as the US attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appointed by President Barack Obama, she was the first woman to serve in her position.
McQuade also served as vice chair of the Attorney General&#8217;s Advisory Committee and co-chaired its Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee. As US attorney, she oversaw cases involving public corruption, terrorism, corporate fraud, theft of trade secrets, civil rights, and health care fraud, among others. She also serves as a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Lawfare, Just Security, Slate, and National Public Radio, and she has been quoted in The New York Times, Time, Newsweek, Politico, and other publications.
Before becoming US attorney, McQuade was an assistant US attorney in Detroit for 12 years, serving as deputy chief of the National Security Unit, where she handled cases involving terrorism financing, export violations, threats, and foreign agents. She began her career practicing law at the firm of Butzel Long in Detroit. She previously taught at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
McQuade has been recognized by the Detroit Free Press with the Neal Shine Award for Exemplary Regional Leadership, The Detroit News with the Michiganian of the Year Award, Crain&#8217;s Detroit Business as a Newsmaker of the Year and one of Detroit&#8217;s Most Influential Women, the Detroit Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Arab American Civil Rights League with their Tribute to Justice Award, and the Council on Legal Education Opportunity with its Diversity Award. McQuade is the author of &#8220;Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.&#8221;
This biography was taken from the Detroit Economic Club.
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“Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” with former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade

Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band performs for Detroit Jazz Festival preview

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has announced acclaimed drummer, composer, and bandleader Brian Blade as the <a href="https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/press-release/drummer-composer-bandleader-brian-blade-named-as-2024-artist-in-residence/">artist-in-residence for the upcoming Detroit Jazz Festival</a>. This two-time Grammy Award winner musician is set to take center stage during the Labor Day weekend festivities. The 2024 festival will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in downtown Detroit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, <a href="https://www.brianblade.com/">Blade</a> grew from his gospel roots to becoming one of the most revered jazz drummers in the nation. As the 2024 artist-in-residence, Blade will not only participate in multiple performances but also actively engage with educational initiatives and community outreach programs spearheaded by the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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Among the highlights of Blade&#8217;s residency was a special festival preview event at the <a href="https://music.wayne.edu/gvjc">Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center</a> on the Wayne State University campus on April 10 featuring an exclusive performance by Brian Blade &amp; The Fellowship Band. Watch a portion of Blade’s performance. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Blade&#8217;s band, <a href="https://www.brianblade.com/bands/the-fellowship-band" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fellowship Band</a>, boasts a discography spanning 25 years, with seven critically acclaimed recordings to their name. From their debut album in 1998 to the latest release, &#8220;Kings Highway&#8221; in 2023, Blade and his ensemble have consistently pushed the boundaries of jazz, captivating audiences worldwide with their innovative sound.
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2024 Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band perform

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump talks social

Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump recently graced the stage for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History’s <a href="https://www.thewright.org/programs/wright-conversations-benjamin-crump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wright Conversations lecture series</a>. Crump’s appearance offered profound insights into pressing issues of social justice and legal advocacy.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
During his remarks, Crump discussed the need for justice and equality in contemporary society. Drawing from his extensive experience in the legal arena, he shed light on the challenges faced by marginalized communities and emphasized the role of advocacy in creating change. As the founder and principal owner of <a href="https://bencrump.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Crump Law</a>, Crump has solidified his reputation as a stalwart champion of civil rights, earning the moniker “Black America’s Attorney General.”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
The Wright Conversations series, curated by Neil A. Barclay, President and CEO of the <a href="https://www.thewright.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles H. Wright Museum</a>, serves as a platform for dynamic discourse on pivotal issues ranging from civic engagement to cultural heritage. By hosting esteemed speakers like Benjamin Crump, the series aims to foster insightful conversations that resonate with the Detroit community and beyond.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Watch an excerpt from Crump’s address, where he talks about achieving racial and social justice and making this world a better place for our children’s future. Plus, watch the full lecture <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xPiW80BCMs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
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Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump talks social, racial justice during The Wright Conversations

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discusses what to expect during the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is coming to Detroit, and the countdown has begun. The <a href="https://visitdetroit.com/2024nfldraft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">three-day event</a> will be held between April 25-27 in various locations downtown, including Campus Martius, Hart Plaza, Cadillac Square and Monroe Street Midway. <a href="https://www.nfl.com/draft/event-info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The event</a> is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors and bring in millions in revenue.
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Detroit looks a lot different today than it did in 2006 when the city hosted Super Bowl XL. To prepare for the Super Bowl, fake storefronts were created in Detroit to camouflage empty buildings. 
“The last time the city of Detroit was introduced to the national audience was in 2013 when we declared bankruptcy, and that is a lot of people’s last impression of us. And this is a chance to reintroduce our city to America,” Detroit City Mayor Mike Duggan said. “It’s a whole different city now.”   
One Detroit <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#nolan">contributor Nolan Finley</a>, Editorial Page Editor of the <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2646740001/nolan-finley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit News</a>, sat down with <a href="https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Duggan</a> at the historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum to discuss what to expect during the 2024 NFL Draft, the changes the city has gone through since the 2006 Super Bowl and future developments. Finley also asks Mayor Duggan to discuss the entrepreneurial climate in the city and his future political plans. 
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Mayor Mike Duggan discusses Detroit’s transformation, preparedness ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft

Poet Nikki Giovanni talks literary career

A new documentary details the extraordinary life and career of African American poet Nikki Giovanni. The HBO original documentary, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyb3NV1U9SA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project,</a>” premiered in January and is now available to <a href="https://www.max.com/movies/going-to-mars-the-nikki-giovanni-project/851ad3b3-c7ea-4e3d-af7c-06045a93f922" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stream on MAX</a>. The film chronicles Giovanni’s rise to fame and the impact she’s had on American culture. Giovanni discussed the documentary during the Charles H. Wright Museum’s “The Wright Conversations” series on March 13. The museum will <a href="https://www.thewright.org/programs/going-mars-nikki-giovanni-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">show the documentary</a> for free on Sunday, March 24. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
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As one of the nation’s most widely read poets, <a href="https://nikki-giovanni.com/biography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giovanni</a> has earned numerous awards throughout her career as a writer, including seven Image Awards from the N.A.A.C.P., the first Rosa Parks Woman of Courage Award, the Langston Hughes Medal for Poetry, and more. In 2005, Oprah Winfrey recognized Giovanni as one of 25 “Living Legends.” Giovanni continues to write and publish, with her latest collection <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/make-me-rain-nikki-giovanni?variant=33051652522018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Make Me Rain,”</a> released in October 2020. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
“American Black Journal” contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> sat down with Giovanni at <a href="https://www.thewright.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wright Museum</a> for a wide-ranging conversation about her life, career, literary works and plans for the future. Giovanni talks about how her career got off the ground after she convinced the famous Birdland Jazz Club in New York to host readings of her poems.
She also explains how her mother’s love of jazz-inspired many of her works and what led her to create her popular “Quilts” poem. Plus, Giovanni discusses the “Going to Mars” documentary about her life and talks about her fascination with outer space and the solar system. She closes out the interview by reading a poem from her book, <a href="https://nikki-giovanni.com/works/poetry/the-collected-poetry-of-nikki-giovanni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998.”</a>
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Poet Nikki Giovanni discusses her literary works, outer space and a new documentary about her life

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Senator Joe Manchin brings Americans Together tour to Detroit Economic Club

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United States <a href="https://www.manchin.senate.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Senator Joe Manchin</a> will visit the Detroit Economic Club as part of a listening tour for Americans Together.
<a href="https://www.americanstogether.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Americans Together</a> is a new organization that has created a platform for the middle to connect and empower moderate voices around the country. The organization&#8217;s goal is to build a bridge between popular will and political outcomes.
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-34171" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Manchin_Joe-web-scaled-1-144x180.jpeg" alt="United States Senator Joe Manchin" width="200" height="250" />U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was sworn into the United States Senate on November 15, 2010 to fill the seat left vacant by the late Senator Robert C. Byrd. As a Senator, Joe Manchin is committed to bringing this same spirit of bipartisanship to Washington. As he has done throughout his entire life, he remains committed to working with Republicans and Democrats to find commonsense solutions to the problems our country faces and is working hard to usher in a new bipartisan spirit in the Senate and Congress.
Senator Manchin currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and also serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Senate Committee on Veterans&#8217; Affairs &#8211; four critical committees that tackle the important work of addressing our nation&#8217;s energy needs, overseeing discretionary spending, defending our nation, and standing up for U.S. veterans. 
This biography was taken from the Detroit Economic Club.
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Techno pioneer Carl Craig on carving a lane for Black electronic music

Many electronic music aficionados likely know the origin of techno music in Detroit. It’s a conversation that includes pioneering African American producer Carl Craig, a leading figure in the second wave of Detroit techno. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Craig">The Detroit-born producer</a> has found acclaim as a techno artist, Grammy-nominated producer, label manager and music festival creator.  
Craig’s music career started in 1989 under a number of aliases — 69, BFC, Psyche, Innerzone Orchestra, No Boundaries and several others. In 1991, Craig opened his own music label, Planet E Communications, followed by the release of his first studio album in 1995.  
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In 2000 and 2001, Craig served as the co-creator and artistic director of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. He received a Grammy nomination in 2008 for his mix of Junior Boys’ “Like a Child.” For Black History Month, contributor Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” sat down with Craig for a conversation about techno’s Black roots in Detroit.  
Craig shares memories of growing up in Detroit and how his role models – techno artists <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juan.cybotron.atkins/">Juan Atkins</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinsaunderson/?hl=en">Kevin Saunderson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derrickmay/?hl=en">Derrick May</a> – created a music genre that now dominates the electronic music scene around the world. He also talks about the importance and influence of the Black music experience locally and globally. 
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Techno’s African American roots: Pioneering producer Carl Craig on carving a lane for Black electronic music

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares her administration’s budget priorities

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Governor Whitmer will propose her administration’s new fiscal year 2025 budget to the Michigan legislature in early February.
During a fireside chat with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Whitmer will share her administration’s budget priorities for fiscal year 2025. The conversation will begin Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 12:05 p.m. ET.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander who is focused on getting things done that will make a real difference in people’s lives and build a Michigan where everyone can envision a bright future for themselves. As governor, she has signed over 1,000 bipartisan bills and four balanced, bipartisan budgets to deliver on the kitchen-table issues, grow the economy, and create good-paying jobs in every region of the state.
Since the governor took office, she has announced 35,000 new auto jobs and used bipartisan economic development tools to bring home more than $16 billion in transformational investments, creating 16,000+ jobs and putting Michigan in the lead on innovating the future of cars, chips, batteries, and more. She has fixed nearly 20,000 lane miles of roads and over 1,400 bridges, and funded programs putting almost 200,000 Michiganders on tuition-free paths to higher education and skills training.
The governor has made the largest education investments in state history four years in a row, delivering the highest state per-student funding ever, increasing on-campus mental health resources, and helping hire more qualified teachers, literacy coaches, counselors, and staff. Additionally, the governor has expanded low or no-cost child care to 150,000 more kids.
Governor Whitmer has also protected clean water for every community, investing $4 billion to upgrade drinking water and replace lead service lines, supporting 57,000 jobs. She made the single largest-ever investment in state and local parks across Michigan.
Since the governor took office, Michigan has won over $16 billion in investments and become home to “the next Silicon Valley” for mobility innovation, the #1 emerging startup ecosystem and the fastest growing clean energy job sector in the country.
Governor Whitmer achieved this progress alongside three dynamic elected statewide leaders: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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On January 26, 2021, Janet Yellen was sworn in as the 78th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. An economist by training, she took office after almost fifty years in academia and public service. She is the first person in American history to have led the White House Council of Economic Advisors, the Federal Reserve, and the Treasury Department.  
Janet Louise Yellen was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn in 1946. Her mother, Anna Ruth, was an elementary school teacher while her father, Julius, worked as a family physician, treating patients out of the ground floor of the family’s brownstone. 
In 1967, Secretary Yellen graduated from Brown University and went on to earn her PhD at Yale.  She was an assistant professor at Harvard until 1976 when she began working at the Federal Reserve Board. There, in the Fed’s cafeteria, she met fellow economist, George Akerlof. Janet and George would marry later that year. They would go on to have a son, Robert, now also an economics professor. 
In 1980, Secretary Yellen joined the faculty of the University of California at Berkeley, where she became the Eugene E. and Catherine M. Trefethen Professor of Business and Professor of Economics. She is Professor Emeritus at the university. 
Secretary Yellen’s scholarship has focused on a range of issues pertaining to labor and macroeconomics. Her work on “efficiency wages” with her husband George Akerlof studied why firms often choose to pay more than the minimum needed to hire employees. These businesses, they found, are often making a wise decision.  Firms that offer better pay and working conditions tend to be rewarded with higher morale, reduced turnover and greater productivity.  
In 1994, President Bill Clinton appointed then-Dr. Yellen to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Three years later, he named her Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. 
In 2004, Secretary Yellen began her third tenure at the Federal Reserve, this time as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. From that post, she spotted a worrying economic trend – a bubble in home values. When the housing bubble popped in 2008, Secretary Yellen helped manage the resulting financial crisis and recession. In 2010, President Barack Obama, appointed her Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, before nominating her to succeed Fed Chair Benjamin Bernanke as the nation’s top central banker. Secretary Yellen would serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 until 2018. 
On December 1, 2020, then-President-elect Biden nominated Dr. Janet Yellen to the post of Treasury Secretary. “She has spent her career focused on unemployment and the dignity of work,” he said, “She understands what it means to people and their communities when they have good, decent jobs.”
Prior to serving at the Treasury Department, Secretary Yellen was a Distinguished Fellow in Residence with the Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution.  During 2020-2021 she served as President of the American Economic Association.  She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Council on Foreign Relations.  She was also a founding member of the Climate Leadership Council. 
Secretary Yellen has served on the advisory boards of the Bloomberg New Economic Forum, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Fix the Debt Coalition (CRFB), and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth Steering Committee.  She was elected to the Yale Corporation as an alumni fellow in 2000, serving until 2006.
Dr. Yellen has received honorary doctorates from Bard College, Brown, the London School of Economics, NYU, the University of Baltimore, the University of Michigan, the University of Warwick and Yale from which she also received the Wilbur Cross Medal for distinguished achievements in scholarship, teaching, academic administration, and public service.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her administration’s budget priorities with the Detroit Economic Club

One Detroit reacts to Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State address

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYJH5B1VRgY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sixth State of the State address</a> in front of a joint session of the Michigan House and Senate, sharing new policy proposals related to education, affordable housing, boosting the economy and growing the state’s population.  
<a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/whitmer-state-state-2024-more-money-housing-college-childcare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Whitmer’s list of policy proposals</a> was a $1.4 billion call to rehabilitate 10,000 housing units across the state to provide more affordable housing. If the proposal gains traction, it would be the largest investment of its kind in Michigan’s history. The governor also called for the return of former Gov. Rick Snyder’s “<a href="https://www.michiganbusiness.org/reports-data/good-jobs-for-michigan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Good Jobs For Michigan</a>” program to provide better tax incentives to businesses attracting new talent to the state.
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On the education front, Whitmer proposed a plan to provide free community college tuition for the first two years to Michigan high school graduates. She also proposed <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/upgraded-education-system-needed-to-help-grow-michigans-population-skillman-foundation-ceo-angelique-power-says/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">further investments in Pre-K education</a> with a goal to provide universal preschool to all 4-year-olds in the state. Among her other proposals were calls to increase family caregiver tax credits, provide electric vehicle rebates, and finish fixing the roads.
One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson of “American Black Journal,” Nolan Finley of the Detroit News, and Zoe Clark of Michigan Public discussed some of Whitmer’s proposals.  
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Gov. Whitmer’s sixth State of the State proposes historic affordable housing plan, free community college and more

Ashok Sivanand shares why Detroit became home for him and his business

Michigan’s population is at a crossroads. Ranked 49th out of 50 states in terms of population growth, Michigan has been struggling to attract new people and retain its residents, and the implications for the state’s economy and prosperity could be dire. According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 43,000 people moved out of Michigan between 2020-2022. 
At the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference, business leaders and policymakers convened to tackle Michigan’s shrinking population and discuss potential solutions. Former <a href="https://www.americanambassadors.org/members/john-rakolta-jr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambassador John Rakolta Jr.</a> and <a href="https://bog.wayne.edu/members/shirley-stancato" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shirley Stancato</a>, Wayne State University Board of Governors Member, served as chairs of the conference, which hosted conversations around the future workforce, education, creating vibrant communities, and the city of Detroit’s efforts to attract new residents.  
Ashok Sivanand moved to Detroit from Toronto in 2016 to start the digital transformation business, Integral, after visiting the city while working on a project with Ford to build an innovation lab, <a href="https://fordlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FordLabs</a>. “When I came here, I realized that what we hear about Detroit and what I got to experience here are completely different,” said Sivanand. Though he’d heard recommendations about which suburbs to live in, he ultimately found himself drawn to living in the city. 
One Detroit contributor and Michigan Public Political Director, <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/bios/zoe-clark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoe Clark</a>, sat down with the <a href="https://integral.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integral</a> CEO to talk about what drew him to not only work in the city but also make Detroit his home. Sivanand talks with Clark about the sense of community he found in Detroit and the opportunities to grow as a member of the community.  
“I think if there are folks who really get those dopamine hits from going out and volunteering or serving, and you’re not sure how to do it in the big cities you live&#8230;this is a great place to do it, where there’s a lot of history, and we can be part of a lot of (the) future, too,” <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/bios/ashok-sivanand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sivanand</a> said.  
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Toronto transplant and Integral CEO Ashok Sivanand shares why Detroit became home for him and his business

Former Ambassador John Rakolta

Michigan’s population is at a crossroads. Ranked 49th out of 50 states in terms of population growth, Michigan has been struggling to attract new people and retain its residents, and the implications for the state’s economy and prosperity could be dire. According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 43,000 people moved out of Michigan between 2020-2022. 
At the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference, business leaders and policymakers convened to tackle Michigan’s shrinking population and discuss potential solutions. Former <a href="https://www.americanambassadors.org/members/john-rakolta-jr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambassador John Rakolta Jr.</a> and <a href="https://bog.wayne.edu/members/shirley-stancato" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shirley Stancato</a>, Wayne State University Board of Governors Member, served as chairs of the conference, which hosted conversations around the future workforce, education, creating vibrant communities, and the city of Detroit’s efforts to attract new residents.  
One Detroit <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#nolan">contributor Nolan Finley</a>, who is also <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2646740001/nolan-finley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e</a>ditorial page editor of the Detroit News, sat down with Rakolta, co-chairman of the <a href="https://growingmichigan.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Growing Michigan Together Council</a>, at this year’s <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/detroit-policy-conference/2024-detroit-policy-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Policy Conference</a> to talk about where Michigan stands when it comes to growing its population.
They discuss the four drivers of growing the state’s population. According to Rakolta, growing Michigan’s population in the short term seems unlikely, but the state should still focus on increasing productivity and prosperity. One way to do so is by investing more in the educational quotient of the entire state and unifying labor and management in the workforce to increase the state’s readiness for embracing innovation, Rakolta said. He also talks about what it would take to implement these improvements.
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Michigan ranks second-last in U.S. population growth. Former Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr. explains why.

Rachel Liu Martindale ditches engineering to open Q Bakehouse

<a href="https://canvasrebel.com/meet-rachel-liu-martindale/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Liu Martindale</a>, former engineer turned entrepreneur, is getting ready to open Q Bakehouse and Market early this year. <a href="https://www.qannarbor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Asian American bakery</a>, located on the west side of Ann Arbor, will feature a fusion of traditional Asian flavors. 
Martindale&#8217;s journey into the world of baking began in her childhood. Inspired by time spent with her grandmother watching Food Network, her passion for baking blossomed, becoming a crucial outlet for the stress of engineering school. Eventually, she began a side business bakery called <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2019/08/08/ann-arbor-based-milk-honey-creates-cakes-pastries-for-good-cause/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milk and Honey</a>. 
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After running pop-up events in downtown Ann Arbor, Martindale decided to turn baking into a full-time career, and the journey from Milk and Honey to Q Bakehouse and Market began. The new venture showcases a more extensive range of Asian-inspired pastries and introduces savory options, highlighting Martindale&#8217;s Taiwanese and Chinese heritage. 
But opening a retail storefront has come with its challenges, Martindale said. She sat down with One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.chienanyuan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chein-An Yuan</a> to talk about what propelled her to quit her corporate job to become an entrepreneur and how she’s navigated the challenges of building her business. Plus, she shares the cultural importance and meaning behind the bakery’s name. 
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From engineering to running an Asian American bakery, Rachel Liu Martindale set to open Q Bakehouse and Market

Rose Morton unravels her family’s history of slavery in ‘Our Family’s Keepers’

Tracing one’s family roots is a journey of self-discovery, but for many African Americans, it’s a path fraught with challenges. The ability to trace ancestral roots has often been hindered by the scarcity of pre-1870 census records, and any records that were kept by enslaved individuals were often handwritten, poorly maintained and lost over time. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
Nearly four-in-ten (41%) Black adults report their ancestors were enslaved in the United States, according to a <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/race-ethnicity/2022/04/14/black-americans-family-history-slavery-and-knowledge-of-black-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Pew Research Study</a>. One-third (34%) say they are not sure if their ancestors were enslaved, while 8% say their ancestors were not enslaved.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
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<figure id="attachment_33505" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-33505" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-33505" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-1-1024x576.png" alt="Rose Morton traces her ancestry" width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-33505" class="wp-caption-text">Rose Morton shares some of the research she uncovered while tracing her ancestry and learning about her family tree with &#8220;American Black Journal&#8221; contributor Daijah Moss. | Photo by American Black Journal</figcaption></figure>
Amidst African Americans’ challenge to trace their ancestry, Rose Morton has emerged as an example of the poignant history that can be discovered by finding your roots. In Morton’s book, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Familys-Keepers-Rose-Ella-Morton/dp/B0B5KXF4K9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Family’s Keepers</a>,” she chronicles her ancestors’ story set against the backdrop of the renowned Middleton Plantation in South Carolina. Morton&#8217;s narrative delves into the complexities of slave life, exploring controversial and dynamic issues faced by enslaved African Americans and their owner and shedding light on the resilience and strength that shaped their destinies.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
In a conversation with Rose Morton, “American Black Journal” contributor Daijah Moss delves into the intricacies of Morton&#8217;s quest for identity and the profound impact it had on her and others connected to the <a href="https://www.middletonplace.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Middleton Plantation</a>. Plus, Morton provides a powerful testament to the importance of understanding and embracing history, no matter how challenging or painful it may be.
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Rose Morton unravels her family’s history of slavery in her book ‘Our Family’s Keepers’

The legacy of Detroit Jewish leader and Weight Watchers CEO Florine Mark

Although Florine Mark was <a href="https://www.dptv.org/programs/bravo-florine-mark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">known for her role</a> as President and CEO of Weight Watchers, her reach was far beyond that. Not only was Florine a talented businesswoman, she was also a pioneer, blazing a path for future women entrepreneurs at a time when women-led businesses were almost unheard of. 
The Detroit native is recognized for her business acumen, but also for her deep commitment to serving the community. Florine took pride in ensuring that both passion and dedication were at the forefront of all of her accomplishments. Along with being a community leader, advocate and role model, she was greatly devoted to her family. <a href="https://www.freep.com/obituaries/det126283" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark died Oct. 13</a>. She was 90.
“I think my mother considered everybody her family,” said Sheri Mark, Florine Mark’s daughter. 
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-mark-08610628/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sheri Mark</a> sat down with One Detroit contributor and 90.9 WRCJ host <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe</a> to share her thoughts on the legacy her mother has left behind. Sheri Mark discussed the importance of family unity and how it contributed to her mother’s success. She also talked about how she hopes her mother will be remembered. “Her signature was love, love, love,” said Sheri Mark, “&#8230;to fight for peace and be kind to people.” 
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Sheri Mark, daughter of prominent Detroit Jewish leader Florine Mark, discusses her mother’s legacy

Remembering Hartford Memorial Baptist Church’s Rev. Charles G. Adams

Detroit and the nation are mourning the loss of one of this country’s most influential African American ministers. <a href="https://hmbcdetroit.org/dr-charles-g-adams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams</a>, pastor emeritus of Detroit’s <a href="https://hmbcdetroit.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hartford Memorial Baptist Church</a>, passed away last month at the age of 86. He left behind an enduring legacy as a prominent minister, civil rights activist, and community service leader.
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“American Black Journal” host <a href="https://twitter.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Henderson</a> sits down for a conversation with Rev. Adams’ son, <a href="https://hmbcdetroit.org/our-pastor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rev. Charles Christian Adams</a>, who became the senior pastor at Hartford when his father retired in 2019 after more than 50 years in the pulpit. Pastor Adams reflects on his father’s many contributions and achievements, including serving as president of the <a href="https://www.detroitnaacp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Branch NAACP</a>, being among the first to ordain women into the ministry, and traveling to the Mideast with then-President Bill Clinton for the signing of the Jordan-Israel peace treaty in 1994.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
Plus, Pastor Adams, who is a member of American Black Journal’s “<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/abj-church/">Black Church in Detroit</a>” advisory committee, also talks about his relationship with his dad and the profound impact of the loss of his father on his life.
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Remembering the legacy of African American minister Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams

Rob Edwards discusses his new graphic novel ‘Defiant’ about Robert Smalls

This story was updated on February 1, 2024.
<a href="https://twitter.com/IamRobEdwards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rob Edwards</a>, a Detroit-born screenwriter best known for Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” and “Treasure Planet,” and the TV shows “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air&#8221; and “In Living Color,” has a new graphic novel set to release in February 2024 detailing a little-known, yet highly prominent figure of America’s Black history: Robert Smalls.
Titled “Defiant,” <a href="https://join.legionm.com/robert-smalls-defiant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the graphic novel</a> chronicles the <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/which-slave-sailed-himself-to-freedom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">extraordinary life of Smalls,</a> who as a 23-year-old slave successfully commandeered a Confederate Civil War ship and surrendered it to the Union Army, before joining the Union Army and becoming a war hero himself. Smalls went on to run for Congress five times, and won, the longest-serving Black congressman during Reconstruction, among several other successes.  
Volume One of Edward&#8217;s graphic novel is set for a digital release in late February, during Black History Month. The release date for a  physical copy of &#8220;Defiant&#8221; has not yet been announced. Subsequent volumes of the graphic novel are expected to be released throughout the year.
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“He started a printing press. He started a railroad. He’s the reason why we have Black people in the military, because they showed courage, you know, intelligence and strength. He’s the reason why we have public schools,” Edwards said during an interview with One Detroit’s Chris Jordan. It’s a story Edwards felt compelled to tell as a Black author and one that readers were hungry to get their hands on. The graphic novel has been backed by almost 2,000 supporters, bringing more than $150,000 on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legionmofficial/defiant-the-story-of-robert-smalls/community" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kickstarter</a> to help fund the project.  
<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#chris">One Detroit’s Chris Jordan</a> caught up with Edwards on a recent visit home to Michigan, at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Comics-More-100051183056045/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Comics &amp; More</a> in Madison Heights, where they talked about “Defiant,” the support he’s received through Kickstarter, and why a comic book is a perfect, if unorthodox, way to teach kids Black history. 
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Rob Edwards’ forthcoming graphic novel details a little-known story in America’s Black history

The Children’s Center names new CEO: Nicole Wells Stallworth

Nicole Wells Stallworth <a href="https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/2023/05/31/nicole-wells-stallworth-tapped-to-lead-the-childrens-center-as-new-ceo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has been selected</a> as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Children&#8217;s Center, a long-standing nonprofit that has advocated for Detroit-area children and families since 1929. Stallworth began her new role on July 10. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debora-matthews-4b7a2316/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Former CEO Debora Matthews</a> stayed with the company post-retirement to provide support in the changeover. She spent nearly two decades of her career with The Children’s Center. 
<a href="https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Children’s Center</a> Board of Directors CEO Search Committee felt Wells Stallworth’s two decades of leadership experience in issues related to equity and quality of life made her the ideal choice after a year-long, nationwide search. Her diverse expertise in nonprofit management, advocacy, child welfare and more positions her to lead the center into a new era.  
Stallworth previously served as the executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. As she takes the reins of The Children’s Center, she plans to continue building upon the momentum and legacy of the organization with a focus on the stability, success, and growth of families in the region. 
In a conversation with host <a href="https://twitter.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Henderson</a>, Wells Stallworth shared her vision for the organization, expressing her commitment to shaping better futures and life outcomes for the community. She talked about her focus on children’s mental and emotional health, particularly addressing the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/how-covid-has-impacted-childrens-mental-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic</a>. Plus, she details The Children’s Center’s clinical services, which treat and help prevent behavioral, emotional, developmental and educational challenges in children and youth. 
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New CEO Nicole Wells Stallworth leads The Children’s Center into new era with focus on children’s mental health

Reboot

As <a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/adl-records-dramatic-increase-us-antisemitic-incidents-following-oct-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">incidents of antisemitism continue to rise</a> in America, one global arts and culture nonprofit, <a href="https://rebooting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reboot</a>, is hoping to combat anti-Jewish hate by reframing Jewish culture, traditions and rituals in unique, modern contexts to foster important cultural conversations around religion, ethnicity and diversity.  
Reboot hosted its first event in Detroit Oct. 30 at <a href="https://thirdmanrecords.com/pages/detroit-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Third Man Records</a>, which featured an exploration of the Jewish folklore and myth of the Golem, perfect for the Halloween season. The event featured art, music, film, and literature offering different modern and traditional interpretations of the Golem myth, using the myth as a lens through which to look at modern issues of antisemitism and other issues of social justice.  
<figure id="attachment_33038" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-33038" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-33038" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-1024x576.png" alt="Author Adam Mansbach signs copies of his new book." width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-33038" class="wp-caption-text">Award-winning author Adam Mansbach signs copies of his book &#8220;The Golem of Brooklyn&#8221; at Third Man Records during Reboot&#8217;s Monster Mash event on Oct.30. | Photo by Zosette Guir, One Detroit</figcaption></figure>
The evening culminated in a panel discussion featuring <a href="http://www.adammansbach.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">author Adam Mansbach</a>, talking about his new novel “<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737057/the-golem-of-brooklyn-by-adam-mansbach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Golem of Brooklyn</a>,” and <a href="https://www.justinsledge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Justin Sledge</a>, an expert in Jewish esotericism and the occult, addressing the myth’s history and origins. The discussion was moderated by Angelique Power of the <a href="https://www.skillman.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skillman Foundation</a>.  
One Detroit’s Chris Jordan spoke to Mansbach, Dr. Sledge, Angelique Power, and Reboot Chief Network Officer Francine Hermelin. They talk about the mission of Reboot, as well as how Mansbach’s book tackles topics of antisemitism and white nationalism and how it helps bring a modern context to a part of Jewish history.

Reboot, Third Man Records hosts Monster Mash author talk with Adam Mansbach

A conversation with Gov. Whitmer on Michigan’s population stagnation

Population stagnation is a challenge faced by many states and regions across the nation, and Michigan is no exception. It’s a predicament that, if left unaddressed, experts say could have significant and far-reaching consequences for the state’s economy, workforce and long-term prosperity. 
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer</a> has made addressing this issue a top priority and has established the &#8220;<a href="https://growingmichigan.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Growing Michigan Together Council</a>&#8221; to propose solutions. The council&#8217;s findings and recommendations, anticipated in December, will play a pivotal role in determining the state&#8217;s trajectory. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
The Council has <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/detroit-growth/gov-whitmers-growth-council-aims-to-boost-population-economy-through-education-and-infrastructure/">set out to address preK-12 education</a>, higher education, infrastructure, and workforce development, as well as <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/growing-michigan-together-council-american-msulims-town-hall/">gather expert opinions and lived experiences</a> of how Michigan can attract and retain more young professionals and students. The problem currently is, more than half of young Michiganders living in the state say they won’t likely stay through the next decade. 
<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/education/detroit-chamber-survey-polls-residents-under-30/">A survey of 18–29-year-olds</a> conducted by the <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Regional Chamber</a> and <a href="https://businessleadersformichigan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Business Leaders for Michigan</a> revealed that only 64% of respondents within this age group envision themselves residing in Michigan a decade from now, with college-educated individuals showing a stronger inclination to consider relocating. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
The majority of survey respondents cited better infrastructure and affordable housing as two key factors in the decision of where they want to live. Others surveyed also pointed to the changing climate and LGBTQ+ and abortion rights as factors. 
To better understand where Gov. Whitmer stands on this issue, One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/people/zoe-clark" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoe Clark</a>, political director for Michigan Radio, sat down with Gov. Whitmer at Marygrove Conservancy for a one-on-one interview about where Michigan’s population growth efforts are headed. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
They talk about Michigan’s unique access to fresh water in the face of climate change, as well as the state’s decision to <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/michigan-lawmakers-pass-bills-on-gun-control-lgbtq-rights-abortion-and-right-to-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">protect LGBTQ+ rights</a> and a woman’s right to choose. Plus, they discuss previous governor’s attempts to address the state’s population challenges, like former <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/formergovernors/recent/granholm/press-releases/2004/06/02/granholm-designates-20-projects-for-cool-cities-pilot-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s “Cool Cities”</a> initiative, and the importance of telling Michigan’s story to the world.
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The implications of Michigan’s population stagnation: A conversation with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Democracy in Crisis: CNN anchor Jake Tapper | Policy Talks @ Ford School

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Join the University of Michigan&#8217;s <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy</a> and <a href="https://wallacehouse.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wallace House Center for Journalists</a> for its Fall 2023 <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/tags/democracy-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Democracy in Crisis</a> event. The event will feature a conversation with <a href="https://www.jaketapper.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Tapper</a>, CNN anchor and chief Washington D.C. correspondent, and Lynette Clemetson, Director of Wallace House Center for Journalists.
Their wide-ranging discussion will cover the state of democracy and the role and responsibility of the press in a democratic society, as well as how Tapper’s experience of being an anchor and correspondent informs his craft of writing fiction. Tapper&#8217;s newly released book, &#8220;<a href="https://www.jaketapper.com/titles/jake-tapper/all-the-demons-are-here/9780316424387/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All the Demons Are Here</a>,&#8221; will also be available for purchase at the event. The author will stay for a short book signing after the program.
<a href="https://www.dptv.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Public Television</a> and &#8220;One Detroit&#8221; proudly partner with the University of Michigan <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy</a> to bring you this livestream.
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<h3>From Jake Tapper&#8217;s Bio:</h3>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-33020 alignleft size-medium" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tapper-event-feature-image-1090x681-1-e1698862978156-138x180.jpeg" alt="Jake Tapper" width="138" height="180" />CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joined the network in January 2013. Tapper currently anchors a two-hour weekday program, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/shows/the-lead" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Lead with Jake Tapper</a>, which debuted in March 2013. He has hosted CNN&#8217;s Sunday morning show, State of the Union, since June 2015. In April 2021, he became the lead anchor for CNN for Washington, D.C. events.
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University of Michigan Ford School hosts conversation with CNN Anchor Jake Tapper | Democracy in Crisis: Views from the Press

African American opera tenor

As one of the first African American operatic performers, renowned tenor and trailblazer George Shirley’s contributions to the world of opera and his enduring commitment to music education have left an indelible mark on the industry. Notably, he was the first African American tenor and the second African American male to sing leading roles with the <a href="https://www.metopera.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metropolitan Opera</a>, where he graced the stage for an impressive eleven years. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
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His achievements extended beyond the spotlight as the first Black member of the United States Army Chorus in Washington, D.C. and the first African American to hold a high school music teaching post in Detroit. Shirley has a music education career spanning nearly five decades, and he is a Grammy Award-winning artist who has been passionate about the profound value of music education and the pivotal role it plays in nurturing future talent.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
In a candid and insightful discussion, Shirley sat down for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with 90.9 WRCJ contributor Cecelia Sharpe about his remarkable entry into the opera scene and his history as a music educator. He also talks about his dedication to championing classical works by Black composers and emphasizing the importance of recognizing and preserving this rich musical heritage.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
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African American tenor, trailblazer George Shirley reflects on his storied career

Are smart cities smart enough with Bill de Blasio | Policy Talks @ Ford School

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Join the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program for a Policy Talks @ the Ford School conversation with former New York City mayor, <a href="https://twitter.com/BilldeBlasio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bill de Blasio</a>.
In conversation with <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/shobita-parthasarathy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STPP Director and professor Shobita Parthasarathy</a>, the discussion will explore how urban tech is shaping social policy in “smart cities&#8221; like New York and beyond. How can we ensure that emerging technology serves the public interest, and what role can local, state, national, and even international policy play?
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<h3>From Bill de Blasio&#8217;s Bio: </h3>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-32887" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/de-blasio-feature-image-1090x681-1-e1698088380108-158x180.jpeg" alt="" width="220" height="250" />Bill de Blasio is an American political leader who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the office of New York City Public Advocate from 2010 to 2013. De Blasio started his career as an elected official on the New York City Council, representing the 39th district in Brooklyn from 2002 to 2009. As mayor, de Blasio led NYC through the COVID-19 pandemic, turning what was once a global epicenter into the safest city in the country. In 2014, de Blasio created a groundbreaking initiative which ensured that early childhood education became a universal right in the five boroughs. The universal Pre-K and 3-K programs in NYC have become a national model. During his tenure, NYC financed the preservation and construction of over 200,000 affordable homes, the most created by any administration in the City’s history.
In 2019, de Blasio launched a first-in-the-nation, 6-point action plan to end long-term homelessness. “The Journey Home” initiative was designed to increase access to housing and health care in combination with rapid-response outreach efforts for homeless individuals living in the streets. In fulfilling his campaign promise to end a “tale of two cities,” de Blasio implemented policies which successfully reduced income inequality among New Yorkers and fought alongside them to secure a $15 minimum wage for all workers. In response to the growing climate crisis, de Blasio and the NYC Council passed the Climate Mobilization Act (or the NYC Green New Deal) to make NYC net-carbon-neutral by 2050, as well as groundbreaking legislation to reduce building emissions and to end fossil fuel use in new buildings.
Prior to being an elected official, de Blasio served as the campaign manager for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s successful senatorial campaign of 2000 and got his start in NYC government working for Mayor David Dinkins. De Blasio graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Metropolitan Studies and from Columbia University with an M.A. in International Affairs.
<h3>From Shobita Parthasarathy&#8217;s Bio:</h3>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-32886" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/parthasarathy-shobita-profile-1800x2280-1.jpeg" alt="" width="197" height="250" />Shobita Parthasarathy is a professor of public policy and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program. Her research focuses on the comparative and international politics and policy related to science and technology. She is interested in how to develop innovation, and innovation policy, to better achieve public interest and social justice goals. Much of her work has focused on the governance of emerging science and technology, particularly those that have uncertain environmental, social, ethical, political, and health implications.
She is the author of multiple articles and two books: Building Genetic Medicine: Breast Cancer, Technology, and the Comparative Politics of Health Care (MIT Press 2007; paperback 2012), which influenced the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the patentability of human genes; and Patent Politics: Life Forms, Markets, and the Public Interest in the United States and Europe (University of Chicago Press, 2017) which won the Robert K. Merton Prize from the American Sociological Association. Her new research focuses on equity in innovation policy on the politics of inclusive innovation in international development, with a focus on India.
Parthasarathy also directs the Technology Assessment Project, which recently published a report on the implications of large language models, a type of artificial intelligence. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and master&#8217;s and PhD from Cornell University.
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Curtis Chin’s new memoir chronicles life lessons learned in a Chinese restaurant

<a href="https://www.curtisfromdetroit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Curtis Chin</a>, a multifaceted talent known for co-founding the <a href="https://aaww.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asian American Writers&#8217; Workshop</a> and his work as a filmmaker and social justice advocate, is about to unveil a deeply personal and illuminating chapter of his life in his upcoming memoir, &#8220;Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.&#8221; <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everything-i-learned-i-learned-in-a-chinese-restaurant-curtis-chin/1143031737?ean=9780316507653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The book</a>, scheduled for release on Oct. 17, paints a vivid portrait of the Detroit that was and the restaurant that anchored a community, shedding light on the invaluable life lessons that sprang from this unique corner of the Motor City. 
RELATED: <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/aapi-news/historic-building-in-detroits-chinatown-demolished-despite-community-backlash/">Historic Detroit Chinatown building razed despite city council, Asian American community backlash</a>
RELATED: <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/aapi-news/artist-anthony-lee-commissions-new-vincent-chin-mural-for-detroits-former-chinatown/">Artist Anthony Lee commissions new Vincent Chin mural for Detroit&#8217;s former Chinatown</a>
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Nestled at the crossroads of Cass Avenue and Peterboro Street, Detroit&#8217;s once-thriving Chinatown, a bustling hub of culture and community, held countless cherished memories. One long-standing meetup location in the neighborhood was <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/08/17/curtis-chin-new-book-chungs-cass-corridor-chinatown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chung&#8217;s Restaurant</a>, which stood for over six decades as a gathering place for an eclectic array of patrons. For Chin, however, it was more than his family’s restaurant. It was there that Chin, an American-born Chinese man, learned to navigate the intricate facets of his identity. 
Structured around the very menu that graced the tables of Chung&#8217;s, &#8220;Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant&#8221; invites readers to grow up alongside Chin, embracing his experiences, his identity, and the profound life lessons he garnered from this remarkable place—a place where perhaps even the &#8220;secret menu&#8221; of life&#8217;s wisdom is shared. 
One Detroit senior producer <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#bill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bill Kubota</a> and contributor <a href="https://www.chienanyuan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chien-An Yuan</a> spoke with Chin about the lessons he learned growing up in a Chinese restaurant, what Detroit’s Chinatown looked like at its peak in the 1980s, and the history of Chinese communities in Detroit, including their connection the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/vincent-chin/through-a-new-lens-revisiting-who-killed-vincent-chin-asian-american-civil-rights-nearly-40-years-later/">Vincent Chin case</a>.
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CRC President Eric Lupher discusses Michigan’s population challenges

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<div>Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Growing Michigan Together Council, <a href="https://youtu.be/WpjOfVfOGvE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unveiled during the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference</a>, is taking a bold bipartisan approach to address the state’s key challenges. Comprised of experts from various fields, the council’s overarching goal is to devise strategies that will bolster Michigan’s population and economy with a focus on Pre-K-12 education, higher education, infrastructure, jobs, talent, and overall societal well-being.</div>
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<div>A report released by the nonpartisan <a href="https://crcmich.org/">Citizens Research Council of Michigan</a> found that Michigan has trailed behind other states in population growth for 50 years and this trajectory is projected to continue, if not worsen through 2050.</div>
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<div> Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council, joins host Tim Skubic and panelists Kyle Melinn, news editor at MIRS Newsletter, Detroit Free Press political reporter Clara Hendrickson, and Bridge Michigan reporter Jonathan Oosting on &#8220;<a href="https://video.wkar.org/show/record/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Off the Record</a>&#8221; to discuss the governor&#8217;s Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan&#8217;s population challenges.</div>
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Detroit artist Mike Han debuts first solo exhibit during Detroit Month of Design

A blend of artistic inspiration and sustainable design is on display at Playground Detroit this month. Detroit-based designer and artist <a href="https://www.thehouseofhan.com/">Mike Han</a> presents his debut solo exhibition during Design Core Detroit&#8217;s 13th annual Detroit Month of Design. Han&#8217;s inaugural solo exhibit, titled &#8220;Mike Han: United by Design,&#8221; takes people on a captivating exploration of his creative practice, which is infused with Korean calligraphy techniques, graffiti inspiration, and modern design elements. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30 at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW131521498 BCX0" href="https://playgrounddetroit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Playground Detroit</a>.
Through <a href="https://designcore.org/event-listing/mike-han-united-by-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his exhibit</a>, Han has collaborated with several renowned Detroit brands such as <a href="https://www.gardner-white.com/">Gardner White</a>, <a href="https://www.leonspeakers.com/">Leon Speakers</a>, <a href="https://seeeyewear.com/">SEE Eyewear</a>, Detroitissimi, and <a href="https://www.mothfire.com/">Mothfire Beer</a>, who, together, are seeking to create sustainable objects that enhance people&#8217;s daily lives and promote a harmonious coexistence with the environment. A special highlight of the exhibition is Han&#8217;s &#8220;Modern Vandalism&#8221; series, where he employs a special ink to paint on blueprints by iconic architects <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/history/remembering-the-legacy-architect-albert-kahn-left-in-detroit/">Albert Kahn</a> and <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/detroit-growth/minoru-yamasaki-detroit-architecture/">Minoru Yamasaki</a>.  
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Han&#8217;s artistry reflects a <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/david-mike-han-aapi-story-series/">deep connection to his Korean roots</a>, as he employs organic yet deliberate mark-making techniques on meticulously chosen materials. This distinctive blend of heritage, sustainability, and contemporary artistry offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into Han&#8217;s meditative practice and explore the rich tapestry of his identity.  
On the heels of his exhibit opening on Sept. 2, Han sat down with One Detroit <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#sarah">producer Sarah Smith</a> to explore how design can help us live healthier lives, the intersection of design and sustainability, and what he hopes people will take away from his collaborative exhibit. Plus, Han talks about the significance of giving historic blueprints a new life through graffiti and how he employs sustainable materials throughout his artwork.  
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Detroit artist Mike Han debuts his first solo exhibit during 13th annual Detroit Month of Design

Little Amal’s Walk across America comes to Metro Detroit

A 12-foot puppet created in the image of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl is coming to the Detroit area this weekend as part of a free public art festival. “Little Amal” is on a 6,000-mile journey across the United States to bring attention to human rights and the larger number of children fleeing war, violence, and persecution in their countries. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss spoke with the project’s artistic director, Amir Nizar Zuabi about Little Amal’s global walk and cause. 
Little Amal will make stops in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ferndale, Dearborn and Flint from <a href="https://walkwithamal.org/">September 23-27</a>. 
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Detroit Chamber survey polls residents under 30 on living in the state

In an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the priorities and aspirations of Michigan&#8217;s younger generation, the <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Regional Chamber</a> and <a href="https://businessleadersformichigan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Business Leaders for Michigan</a> have unveiled the results of a recent survey focused on residents aged 18 to 29. This comprehensive poll, conducted by The Glengariff Group, Inc., provides valuable insights into the factors influencing young Michiganders&#8217; decisions about their future in the state.
With Michigan grappling with population stagnation and businesses struggling to fill job vacancies, <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/under-30-poll/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the survey</a> sheds light on the perspectives of those who are poised to shape the state&#8217;s social and economic landscape.
The survey reveals that only 64% of respondents within this age group envision themselves residing in Michigan a decade from now, with college-educated individuals showing a stronger inclination to consider relocating. Among the key findings, it is apparent that <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/future-of-work/new-crc-report-shows-michigans-infrastructure-struggles-under-climate-change-pressure/">the state&#8217;s infrastructure needs improvement</a>, a sentiment shared by the majority of those surveyed. Furthermore, the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/bank-of-america-president-matt-elliott-discusses-detroits-recovery-housing-affordability-mackinac-policy-conference-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">availability of affordable housing</a> emerges as a top concern when deciding whether to build a life in Michigan or seek opportunities elsewhere.
Continuing the conversation on the Future of Work and what it will take to grow Michigan’s population, One Detroit contributor and Detroit News Editorial Page Editor <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2646740001/nolan-finley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nolan Finley</a> caught up with Detroit Regional Chamber <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/bios/sandy-k-baruah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CEO Sandy Baruah</a> to talk about the survey’s findings.
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Detroit Chamber and Business Leaders for Michigan co-author new study on Michiganders under 30

UAW Strike and its impact on the history of labor

We take a look at the historic United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers. The union is using a new approach to walking out, called a ‘standup strike,’ and it is striking all three companies at once. One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota takes a look at Detroit’s labor history and where things are headed as the UAW and automakers try to find common ground.<span class="EOP SCXW22088992 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
Story update as of Friday, Sept. 22: <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/economy/2023-09-22/uaw-expands-strike-to-stellantis-and-gm-parts-distribution-centers-nationwide-uaw-leader-says-progress-being-made-with-ford">This afternoon, the UAW strike expanded to 38 Stellantis and GM parts distribution centers across the country, including 13 facilities in Michigan.</a>
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US Sec of Commerce Gina Raimondo | Policy Talks @ Ford School

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Watch the Livestream conversation above from 4-5 p.m. ET on September 22, 2023.
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<h2>About Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce: </h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-32549 size-medium alignleft" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Gina-M.-Raimondo-133x180.png" alt="" width="133" height="180" />Gina M. Raimondo serves as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on March 3, 2021.
As Secretary of Commerce, she is focused on a simple but vital mission — to spur good-paying jobs, empower entrepreneurs to innovate and grow, and help American workers and businesses compete.
Secretary Raimondo was formerly the 75th Governor of Rhode Island and its first woman governor. She grew up in Smithfield in a tight-knit Italian American family. Her family history and her childhood experiences shaped her core beliefs in hard work, opportunity for all, and the importance of financial security.
She graduated with honors from Harvard, where she was recognized as the top economics student in her class. She won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University where she earned a doctorate and met her future husband, Andy Moffit. She later graduated from Yale Law School. Secretary Raimondo clerked for US District Judge Kimba Wood and served as founding employee and senior vice president at Village Ventures.
Wanting to start her own business and be close to family, she returned home to Rhode Island and founded Point Judith Capital, a venture capital firm. In November 2010, Secretary Raimondo was elected to serve as General Treasurer of Rhode Island, receiving the largest number of votes of any statewide candidate. When she took office as General Treasurer, she tackled the state’s $7 billion unfunded pension liability. Secretary Raimondo was sworn into office as Governor in January 2015 and won a second term in 2018. During her time as Governor, Secretary Raimondo kick-started the state’s economy and made record investments in infrastructure, education, and job training. She focused on creating economic opportunities and good-paying jobs for all Rhode Islanders. Early in her administration, she launched an innovative workforce development program that develops business-led partnerships to address unique workforce challenges.
She also served as chair of the Democratic Governors’ Association in 2019.
<h2>About Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics:</h2>
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Her research explores women’s labor market experiences, the economic forces shaping the modern family, and how these experiences and forces influence each other. She served as the chief economist of the U.S. Department of Labor from 2010 to 2011, participating as the secretary’s deputy to the White House economic team.
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DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti shares 2023-24 school year updates

The new school year is underway, and students are back in Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) buildings across the city, including the latest addition, The School at Marygrove. The school is a unique educational partnership that began in 2019 and is part of a “cradle to career” program called the P-20 Partnership.  
The initiative is a collaboration among several organizations including <a href="https://www.detroitk12.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Public Schools Community District</a> (DPSCD), The <a href="https://kresge.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kresge Foundation</a>, the <a href="https://marygroveconservancy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marygrove Conservancy</a>, <a href="https://www.starfishfamilyservices.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Starfish Family Services</a> and the <a href="https://soe.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Michigan School of Education</a>. This summer, the school celebrated a major milestone in its growth after the first class of high school seniors graduated. 
On the heels of The School at Marygrove’s success and a new school year, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti joins One Detroit <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#stephen">contributor Stephen Henderson</a>, host of “<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/category/american-black-journal/">American Black Journal</a>,” for an exclusive interview at Marygrove Conservancy to share an update on the state of the district and what he’s prioritizing this school year.  
They talk about new teacher contracts, challenges with funding and equity, and the state of student absenteeism. Plus, Dr. Vitti talks about the success of the School at Marygrove and <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/detroit-public-schools-graduates-first-high-school-class-from-the-school-at-marygrove/">its first graduating class.</a> Detroit Public Television will air <a href="https://www.dptv.org/the-pioneers-of-marygrove-documentary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;The Pioneers of Marygrove&#8221; documentary</a> about the school&#8217;s first graduating class on Friday, Sept. 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
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Detroit Public Schools’ progress report: Supt. Dr. Nikolai Vitti shares district updates as new school year begins

Michigan Sen. Darrin Camilleri discusses MiLEAP

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Growing Michigan Together Council,” <a href="https://youtu.be/WpjOfVfOGvE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unveiled during the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference</a>, is taking a bold bipartisan approach to address the state’s key challenges. Comprised of experts from various fields, the council’s overarching goal is to devise strategies that will bolster Michigan’s population and economy with a focus on Pre-K-12 education, higher education, infrastructure, jobs, talent, and overall societal well-being. 
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While discussions on mitigating Michigan’s population decline have persisted for decades, <a href="https://senatedems.com/camilleri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Senator Darrin Camilleri</a> (D-4th District), a recent appointee to the council, believes that the group is breaking new ground through a multifaceted approach to growth.  
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During an insightful conversation with One Detroit population contributor <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/people/zoe-clark" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoe Clark</a>, Political Director for Michigan Radio, Camilleri shares how the newly established Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2023/07/12/whitmer-establishes-michigan-department-of-lifelong-education-advancement-and-potential" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MiLEAP</a>) will play a pivotal role in the overall growth strategies of the Growing Michigan Together Council. 
Camilleri also addresses concerns raised by the Michigan Board of Education regarding the constitutionality of MiLEAP and talks about his hopes that the state will become a top 10 state in terms of education quality and economic growth.
<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Radio: So let&#8217;s talk all things population. Let&#8217;s first talk about the council that you&#8217;ve been appointed to. What are you looking forward to? What is actually going to get done here?
Darrin Camilleri. Michigan Senator, 4th District: I&#8217;m excited that we&#8217;ll have a chance to dive deep into population trends, not only in Michigan but across the country as we look to figuring out solutions to help put us on the map for being one of the best places to live, grow a family, and have a job and work here. We&#8217;ve got fantastic features for people to have recreation and love being here and work here. But we need more people to know that that is a story that Michigan has to tell.
Zoe Clark: Where is that disconnect? Because there was also a report that said Michigan is second only behind West Virginia when it comes to population growth.
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: I think as a young person and knowing a lot of my friends who have moved out of state or even out of the area that I grew up in, Downriver, people are looking for places where you have a lot of activity, where you can walk to coffee shops or museums or art shows and a place that you can feel like you&#8217;re part of a community. And I think we need to go back to more of those types of communities.
If you look at Michigan and places that are growing, it&#8217;s places like Traverse City or Ann Arbor or places like Royal Oak and Oakland County. And those are walkable, livable communities that people are attracted to based on the experience that they have there. And so we need more of that across the state.
Zoe Clark: So those places that you just named also happened to be very wealthy areas. Talk to me a little bit about how, when we&#8217;re talking about growing population, that fits in with inclusivity for all so that everyone can make a home in these areas that can be tough to find housing and affordable living.
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: And that&#8217;s actually a key piece that was brought up in our first Population Council meeting is that we want to ensure that any of the data that we are looking at and analyzing is really inclusive of every experience of all of our Michiganders. And so we&#8217;re talking about communities of color. Some of that data is not always aggregated in a way that is telling the full story. Let&#8217;s put it that way. Where we&#8217;re talking about Latino communities or black communities or any of our other diverse, beautiful members of Michigan, we want to ensure that every piece of the data is accurate and that we are inclusive for all of those voices.
Zoe Clark: So help me understand. So it&#8217;s like this younger generation that we need to get to stay or that we want to have them stay. Meantime, we sort of have a council or folks in government saying, here&#8217;s what we need to do, tend to be older. So how will the council, or whoever is making some of these decisions, make sure to listen to the younger generation?
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: This is how I&#8217;ve lived my life in politics. I&#8217;m one of the younger people always in the room, and I think that there are those who are eager to listen to people like me and others who are of my generation wanting to see what is it that I&#8217;m choosing about Michigan. Why do I want to be here? And for me, it&#8217;s about making sure that we have a place that is close to home, that I have a beautiful family nearby, that we&#8217;ve got wonderful places to live that are affordable, and that we do have these beautiful natural resources across Michigan, whether it&#8217;s Lake Erie or the Detroit River.
Zoe Clark: You are chair of the PreK-12 education budget in the Senate. Talk to me a little bit about the conversations that you want to make sure are had at that table.
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: When talking about education, it has to be pre-K through post-secondary. And so we&#8217;ve got to talk about how do we get the best resources in front of our kids as early as possible. So we&#8217;re talking about literally right from birth. So whether it&#8217;s the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and getting more books in the hands of families, which is something that we added in our school budget for more Michigan students to take advantage of. All the way through, what is that post-secondary credential? Whether it&#8217;s a trade school or a two-year community college or a four-year university, all of those options have to be on the table for conversation.
Zoe Clark: Growing Michigan&#8217;s population has been on the top of politicians, lawmakers, academics, economists, minds for decades here in Michigan. How will this council, do you think, be different this time than the previous conversations, iterations, idea-making?
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: I think for a lot of the conversation previously, it&#8217;s always been about how do we hearken back to the past. And because we have so many people who came to Michigan for a specific purpose. My family is one of them. My dad&#8217;s an immigrant from Malta. Him and his family came to the U.S. in the 1960s with the hope of the American dream and a good manufacturing job. On my mom&#8217;s side, Mexican Americans who came from Texas all the way to Detroit again with the hope of manufacturing. But that was 60, 70 years ago for my mom&#8217;s side and 50 years ago from my dad&#8217;s side. That type of Michigan doesn&#8217;t exist in the same way.
But how can we become a place that is still a beacon of hope for the future? It&#8217;s about climate. It&#8217;s about our environment. We are going to be the place that, because of the lack of action at the national and worldwide level for climate change, Michigan is the place where you can seek refuge in the future. You know, we do have our moments of really high heat, but we&#8217;re not sitting in 120 degrees like in Arizona. There&#8217;s going to be a point pretty soon where people are starting to realize that we want to live in a place that is bearable and beautiful all at the same time.
Zoe Clark: So affordable living, transportation, which is always top of mind here in Michigan, and education. What will success look like? Are there going to be metrics? How will you know that this is working other than maybe a population of 11 million? What does that look like?
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: So I do think we need to hit a specific target, whether that is a specific number that we&#8217;re hoping to be at by 2050 or a specific growth number. One of those two things is really critical because we do need to have a North Star. But the other piece is what are the other metrics along the way? And so if we&#8217;re going to hit a certain population, whether it&#8217;s 11 million, 12 million by a certain number, what are the steps along the way that we need to be taking together?
Whether you are a Democrat or Republican in this legislature, we need to be united in that purpose. And that&#8217;s something I hope we can come out of this council with, is that this is the vision for Michigan. It&#8217;s not a vision for the governor or for the legislature or for this one body of people. It&#8217;s literally, how can we put all of our partisan politics aside and say, for Michigan to thrive, we must do this together and stick on that path for the next ten or 15 years?
Zoe Clark: Let&#8217;s talk a little bit about education. The governor just recently announced an entire new department will go into effect in December. Talk to me a little bit about MI-Leap.
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: I think for this new department that the governor is creating, it&#8217;s again, back to that principle of we need to be focused on a goal as a state and we need to all be working towards that direction. And so with her new initiative, with MI-Leap, I think it&#8217;s going to be very important that we focus on those early learners as well as those who are looking to go right into the economy and to get a job. And we do know that those who have been working in the Department of Education, I&#8217;ve heard it over and over again during this budget process, they need more staff, they need more support. So if we can figure out ways to balance that workload, I think this new department is really going to help.
Zoe Clark: So you just mentioned the Department of Education. So these are going to be two separate departments. And there&#8217;s been some consternation from some folks who are part of the Department of Education, including the state superintendent, Michael Rice. The Education board members actually asking for an opinion from the state attorney general, Dana Nessel, about the constitutionality of this new department. Is it not great that it&#8217;s already- with its announcement that there&#8217;s already a little controversy surrounding whether it&#8217;s something that even Democrats are going to back?
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: I think there&#8217;s always going to be resistance to change, no matter whether it&#8217;s coming from a Democratic administration or a Republican administration. But this one component around education, no matter the party of the governor, there has not been an ability for the governor to really lead in a direction unless they do some systemic departmental changes. And that&#8217;s one way that I know that Governor Whitmer is trying to lead in this space.
She has the constitutional authority to create her own departments and to reorganize departments as well. I&#8217;m backing it. I think a lot of legislators are backing it, too, because we do see the benefit of working with a department that is focused on some of these early and post opportunities for education.
Zoe Clark: Let&#8217;s think about 2033. Write me a headline if Michigan is a successful state when it comes to population growth, and particularly your passion, which is education.
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: The headline that I&#8217;d like to see is that Michigan is a top ten state for growth, and we are in a top ten state for education across the country. When we look at some of the things that we&#8217;re investing in right now, we are trying to plant the seeds for future opportunities, not only for our students but for our educators as well. If we can be the place for an education workforce, it&#8217;s going to set us up for so many opportunities for success.
Zoe Clark: Can we do it?
Sen. Darrin Camilleri: I think we can. We&#8217;ve got some really important investments in the education workforce that we just passed in this budget. We&#8217;ve got record per pupil amounts going out to every student across Michigan, and we&#8217;re also investing in equity. We&#8217;re spending $200 million in additional resources for our at-risk students. And that&#8217;s also being added in with a new opportunity index that if you you&#8217;re in a high concentration poverty district, you&#8217;re going to get more money per pupil than those that don&#8217;t have those exact needs.
That, I think is going to level the playing field, balance out some of these inequities in our system and actually help us address these challenges. Hopefully for that 2033 headline to say, Come to Michigan. Be the place that you want to raise your family. Be the place that you want to learn and grow and work. And that is something that I think we can all be proud of.
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Woman experiences homelessness in Detroit after husband dies of COVID-19

In the vibrant city of Detroit, the intertwined issues of affordable housing and homelessness form a complex tapestry that weaves through the lives of its residents. The struggle to secure safe and affordable housing has become a pressing concern for many individuals and families, while homelessness threatens to erode the stability and well-being of those already struggling to make ends meet.  
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For Tonya Hogan, that stability crumbled after losing her husband to COVID-19. Without him, Hogan found herself homeless, experiencing the challenges of trying to find quality housing again. Sitting down with BridgeDetroit and Detroit Free Press <a href="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/author/nushrat-rahman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reporter Nushrat Rahman</a>, Hogan delves into the intricate connection between affordable housing and homelessness in Detroit, shedding light on the challenges faced by its residents as they navigate these profound hardships. 
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Plus, <a href="https://drmm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries</a> CEO Dr. Chad Audi talks about the increased number of families seeking shelter, and David Bowser from the City of Detroit shares a few programs the city offers to help individuals and families experiencing housing emergencies. 
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NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson speaks at 2023 Concert of Colors

Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, the trailblazing <a href="https://www.arts.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Endowment for the Arts</a> (NEA) Chair, will speak to a public audience during an upcoming conversation at the <a href="https://www.thewright.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History</a> in Detroit as part of the <a href="https://www.concertofcolors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Concert of Colors</a>, Michigan&#8217;s largest free diversity festival.  
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-nea-chair-maria-rosario-jackson-phd-tickets-673194501877" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The free conversation</a>, presented by the Michigan Council for the Arts, Concert of Colors and The Wright Museum, will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 21 at The Wright Museum Community Gallery.  
During her conversation with Wright Museum President Neil Barclay, <a href="https://www.arts.gov/about/leadership-staff/dr-maria-rosario-jackson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Jackson</a> is expected to share her journey as the first African American and Mexican American woman to lead the NEA, as well as the power of creativity and the transformative impact it can have on society.  
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In advance of her visit to Detroit, Dr. Jackson sat down with American Black Journal <a href="https://twitter.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">host Stephen Henderson</a> to talk about the importance of the arts in building healthy communities. Drawing from her own experiences, she emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the arts, highlighting how it can promote understanding, empathy, and social change.  
Plus, they discuss Dr. Jackson&#8217;s professional background and her groundbreaking appointment as the <a href="https://www.arts.gov/news/press-releases/2021/dr-maria-rosario-jackson-nominated-be-chair-national-endowment-arts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first African American and Mexican American woman to chair the NEA</a>. 
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Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson’s life changed after the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom

Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, senior pastor of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792809324181174/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Side Unity Church in Detroit</a>, was 12 years old when her grandparents picked her up on a summer afternoon in June 1963. Little did she know that day she would find her passion for activism and purpose in life. 
Her grandparents took her to the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/the-60th-anniversary-of-detroits-1963-walk-to-freedom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom</a>, the largest civil rights demonstration up to that point with 125,000 people attending, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King gave an early version of his “I Have a Dream” speech there before his famous national address two months later in Washington, D.C. 
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In commemoration of the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom, the Detroit Branch NAACP has organized a weekend-long slate of <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/detroit-branch-naacp-june-jubilee-walk-to-freedom/">June Jubilee events</a> June 22-25, including an unveiling of a Martin Luther King statue at Hart Plaza, the <a href="https://www.detroitnaacp.org/mlk-walk">60th-anniversary commemoration of the Freedom Walk</a>, and the 68th annual <a href="https://www.detroitnaacp.org/68th-dinner">Fight for Freedom Fund dinner</a> at Huntington Place. The Freedom Fund dinner will feature keynote speaker <a href="https://www.warnock.senate.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock</a> of Georgia. 
<figure id="attachment_31531" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-31531" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-31531" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ONE-DETROIT-754-NAACP-Presser-Still-1024x576.jpg" alt="Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony " width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-31531" class="wp-caption-text">Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony announces the 2023 Fight for Freedom Fund dinner keynote speaker and awardees at a press conference Tuesday, June 13, 2023. | Photo by One Detroit</figcaption></figure>
Reflecting on her experiences at the 1963 march and her career in public service, Rev. Watson shares her memories from that historic day and its impact on her life trajectory with One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a>. Plus, they talk about Rev. Watson’s influence on the <a href="https://www.americangirl.com/collections/melody" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melody American Girl doll</a> and how people can commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom.  
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Cecelia Sharpe, Host, 90.9 WRCJ: I am here with Reverend Jo Ann Watson. And we are talking about the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom that occurred in 1963. And you were there for that event. What was your experience on that day?
Rev. Jo Ann Watson, Senior Pastor, Westside Unity Church: It was a magnificent day. I was 12 years old, and my grandparents unexpectedly picked me up. I had no idea where I was headed. We were headed to Cobo to hear Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to see the largest crowd I had ever seen in my life. It was just truly a triumphant event because you felt lifted up by the crowd. You felt energized by the excitement. And my grandmother held my hand tightly as we searched through that huge crowd. And for some reason, I never felt tired. We were there a long time, but I felt lifted up.
Cecelia Sharpe: So the march or the Walk to Freedom was to generate awareness and raise funds for the Southern Christian Leadership Council.
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: Well, the signs all said &#8220;jobs, justice, peace,&#8221; which I later learned was the mantra for Dr. King&#8217;s events, but that march really changed my life. And it still touches me today to think about Dr. King&#8217;s voice, how it reverberated for those loudspeakers, how the crowd hung on every word. Nobody left without talking about Dr. King&#8217;s speech. It was mesmerizing.
Cecelia Sharpe: Now, this was the first time that he gave the &#8220;I Had a Dream&#8221; speech before Washington.
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: That&#8217;s true.
Cecelia Sharpe: Which people forget. What did the Walk to Freedom mean to the people in Detroit at that time?
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: It meant a lot because the injustice that was happening around the country was not just in the South. It also included the North. There were housing issues, employment issues. We had police brutality in Detroit, and it was unaddressed. And I remember walking to choir rehearsal as the eldest of ten. The girls never got stopped, but the boys in my family would get stopped frequently by police for nothing. Nothing. And so, we witnessed injustice and there was a need to have a march in Detroit. We felt that Detroit was part of the movement. So not only organized labor, but block clubs, community groups, youth groups. We felt a part of it. We felt a part of what was happening.
Cecelia Sharpe: You&#8217;ve had a career in public service serving for the Young Women&#8217;s Christian Association (YWCA) as the executive director for the Detroit branch, the assistant executive director for the National YWCA, served on City Council, the community liaison for Congressman John Conyers. At 12 years old, did you know this was going to be your path?
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: I had no idea. Didn&#8217;t know what I was going to be doing. I just knew that I was going to try to make a difference in my life. Reverend Dr. C.T. Vivian was a mentor of mine, and he was one that Dr. King called the greatest preacher who ever lived.
I was certainly mentored by Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, who I loved and respected. She was actually the highest-ranking black woman in the YWCA of the USA. But she saw all of us as her mentees. We were all her children. I was mentored by Mother Rosa Parks, who I loved and respected. She lived in Detroit more years than she lived in Montgomery, Alabama. And we both worked for Congressman John Conyers. She would go to reparations conferences with me. So I&#8217;m very blessed, very blessed.  I didn&#8217;t ask for it. Could not have hoped for it, but it came into my life.
Cecelia Sharpe: But you continue to share that legacy and you continue to pass it on to the next generations and to the community and to impact change. Can you talk about some of the ways that you have made those changes and the people that you have helped to nurture and mentor and guide?
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: There&#8217;s a wonderful organization in Detroit called We the People of Detroit, and they have gone door to door making sure people have access to water in Detroit and Flint. They have been galvanizing and organizing around the country and, of course, in Detroit to make sure that people keep their water on; have access to water. So I&#8217;ve made water as a human right an important part of my legacy and made sure that there&#8217;s somebody following me who will carry that on in a generational way.
Cecelia Sharpe: Something people may not know about you, as you spoke of youth, is that you were on the board of American Girl.  The doll company. And you had an impact on one of the dolls that was created, Melody. Tell us a little bit about Melody and the inspiration for Melody.
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: They were looking for someone who could help them understand what life was like for a girl in the sixties who was embracing the Motown music sound, which I did. The Mattel folks and the American Girl people, when they came to Detroit- and I drove them all around the city to show them all the things that made Detroit so unique and special and also to talk about how Detroit was proudly a part of that 63 March.
Cecelia Sharpe: What can people do today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom?
Rev. Jo Ann Watson: I think they should identify acts that will help change. We&#8217;re not just here to take care of ourselves. What have you done to help somebody today? If I can help somebody along the way, then my living has not been in vain.
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100 Arab American Women Who Care show the collective power of giving

When 100 women come together to leverage their collective donations, they showcase the power of giving. That’s the plan for the 10th annual 100 Arab American Women Who Care fundraiser at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP). The special 10th-anniversary event will feature <a href="https://tlaib.house.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Congresswomen Rep. Rashida Tlaib</a> as a guest speaker and will celebrate mothers in the community for Mother’s Day. 
Following <a href="https://www.centeraap.org/100-arab-americans-who-care/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the organization’s</a> donation this year, it will have raised $100,000 — $10,000 a year — for various charities chosen by a majority vote in the group. The program originated at the <a href="https://www.centeraap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Center for Arab American Philanthropy</a> and was inspired by a similar fundraiser held by the <a href="https://www.stclairfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Clair County Community Foundation</a> each year. 
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Ahead of the <a href="https://www.centeraap.org/events/100-arab-american-women-who-care-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 13 event</a>, CAAP Director Tamara El-Khoury and Rasha Demashkieh, the advisory board chair for the center, joined One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss to talk about the impact of the 100 Arab American Women Who Care fundraiser. Plus, they talk about how the fundraiser helps reshape the perception of Arab Americans in their communities, juxtaposing what’s often seen on mainstream media, and how the event helps build a more inclusive community. 
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Rasha Demashkieh, Advisory Board Chair, Center for Arab American Philanthropy: The 100 Arab American Women Who Care is a program that originated with CAAP, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, and is one of the national institutions of ACCESS. ACCESS being the largest Arab American not-for-profit in the country. I started this project that we named the 100 Arab American Women Who Care. 
And I truly it wasn&#8217;t something I came up with. I copied it from the St Clair County Community Foundation that holds every year the 100 Women Who Care event. We kind of tailor that to our own needs, and this is our 10th year, so that is why it is really special. We&#8217;ve been doing this for ten whole years. We are inclusive. We welcome anyone and everyone that would like to be a part of it, and it&#8217;s usually a lot of fun. It&#8217;s an event that is sort of a demonstration about how you can leverage the donating power of women to benefit one lucky organization. 
Tamara El-Khoury, Director, Center For Arab American Philanthropy: This event is really amazing because it brings Arab-American women from all over Michigan. But it&#8217;s also important to remember Arab-Americans include diversity within representing so many different countries, different religions, different parts of the state. And so, it brings us all together for one greater good, which is to serve our community through one charity. Philanthropy is rooted in the Greek word for the sake of humanity. 
And I think philanthropy to me and everyone has their own individual belief, but to me, philanthropy is doing what you can with the resources you have to make your community better. And my role is to serve donors, to serve Arab-American donors, to help make giving as easy as possible for them and to help them become strategic and thoughtful about their giving. Arab Americans historically are an incredibly generous community, but we haven&#8217;t always been very strategic or formal in our giving. 
Rasha Demashkieh: I just wanted to do an event where we can demonstrate the generosity of Arab Americans when they come to the event. It&#8217;s usually a lot of fun. We serve lunch. It&#8217;s cheerful, you know, kind of a beautiful event. And at the end, everyone that&#8217;s there, all the members will vote for one organization that ends up going with the whole pot of money. So over the ten years, we have gifted, you know, 10,000, over $100,000. But every year, $10,000 go to different organization. 
Tamara El-Khoury: I believe that this event is really important because not only does it highlight the generosity of Arab Americans and showcases their contributions to our community, it helps change perceptions about Arab Americans. When you see Arab Americans in the media, it&#8217;s often portrayed in a negative light. And this is one of the ways where we can showcase that Arab Americans are generous. 
They care about improving their communities. I want everyone to feel like philanthropy is accessible to them. There&#8217;s so often the misconception that you must be a millionaire or a high-powered CEO in order to be a philanthropist. But philanthropy comes in many forms, and it is a way to improve your community. What this event, how it inspires me is that it is a way to show the power of collective giving. Each person comes in with a donation in this case of $125, but collectively they are able to make a $10,000 impact on one worthy charity. 
Rasha Demashkieh: In preparation for this event being the 10th anniversary, we put a lot of thought. We kind of brainstormed about what can we do to make this one special, make it stand out, and we are having a particular guest coming. Representative Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is going to be there and we&#8217;re very excited about having her come and talk to us. And the event is taking place the day before Mother&#8217;s Day. So we&#8217;re going to be very focused on the mothers in our community. 
Tamara El-Khoury: I am hoping that when people leave this event, they feel energized, they feel good about themselves and their contributions and that they want to do even more and continue to participate in their communities in other ways, and to learn more about being philanthropic. Last year, the previous year&#8217;s grantee came and they did a video to showcase how our grant had affected them. And at the end, the director of development who is non-Arab, said, &#8216;shukran&#8217;, which in Arabic means &#8216;thank you&#8217;. That was a really beautiful example of the impact of this event and how it&#8217;s raising awareness about Arab-American generosity and also helping to build a more inclusive community.  
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Detroit DJ Whodat on her love of house music

Detroit DJ sensation and a true luminary in the electronic music realm, lifelong Detroiter <a href="https://www.whodat313.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Terri McQueen</a>, popularly known as Whodat, is set to perform at the highly anticipated 2023 <a href="https://movementfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Movement music festival</a> in Detroit’s Hart Plaza. The festival is set to take place May 27-29. 
With a global career that spans over a decade, Whodat has solidified her position as a driving force within Detroit’s electronic music scene and the city’s vibrant arts community.  
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“American Black Journal” contributor Chien-An Yuan caught up with Whodat ahead of her May 29th appearance at Movement to talk about her love for house music, being an African American woman in the music industry, and what motivates her to create the soulful, expansive mixes and eclectic productions that make up her unique sound.  
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‘Urban Consulate: In Session’ videos feature Black changemakers

Urban Consulate, a network that brings people together to share ideas on building just and equitable communities, is launching <a href="http://www.urbanconsulate.com/insession" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a collection of videos</a>, titled “Urban Consulate: In Session,” featuring African American changemakers who offer knowledge in their respective fields of expertise.  
Founded in 2016, <a href="http://www.urbanconsulate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Consulate</a> has hosted hundreds of conversations across the nation around the belief that open dialogue and information-sharing are critical to transforming ourselves and our communities. 
Ahead of the video series launch, “American Black Journal” <a href="https://twitter.com/SHDetroit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">host Stephen Henderson</a> talks with Urban Consulate Detroit host <a href="https://twitter.com/orlandopbailey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orlando Bailey</a> and one of the video instructors, Shari Davis, co-executive director of the <a href="https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Participatory Budgeting Project</a> in Oakland, California.  
They discuss Urban Consulate’s mission, the critical conversations that take place in cities across the country, and the premiere of the &#8220;Urban Consulate: In Session&#8221; video series at <a href="http://www.urbanconsulate.com/jasonreynolds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an April 5 event in Detroit</a> featuring New York Times <a href="https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bestselling author Jason Reynolds</a> and moderated by Bailey. 
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<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Stephen Henderson, Host, American Black Journal: Orlando Bailey and Shari Davis. Welcome to American Black Journal. 
Orlando Bailey, Host, Urban Consulate Detroit: Thank you for having us. We&#8217;re excited. 
Shari Davis, Co-Executive Director, Participatory Budgeting Project:  Excited to be here. 
Stephen Henderson: Okay, Orlando, I&#8217;m going to start with you. Tell me about Urban Consulate In Session, how you come up with this and what you guys are hoping to achieve.
Orlando Bailey: Yeah. Thanks, Steve. And first, I want to tell you a little bit about Urban Consulate for those folks who may have been living under a rock since 2015. 
Stephen Henderson: I was going to say, it&#8217;s been around for a while now. 
Orlando Bailey: But it is basically people that have critical conversations about cities. And I came on as host in 2008 and we&#8217;ve explored cities and a really multifaceted way from equity, equitable development to equity and jobs, equity and construction. We talk a little bit about community redevelopment and that sector, just all kinds of things that amazing black people are doing in the city and around the nation. And so in 2021, we released a survey asking our audience, What do you want to learn about?
If you can learn about one specific thing or multiple things, what would it be? Right. And so we got feedback around participatory budgeting, equitable real estate, commercial development, architecture, but with an activist approach, narrative power and storytelling, as well as community organizing and artistry. And so, we took that feedback and we looked&#8211;we did a national scan and a local scan of who the experts are in these particular areas and for participatory budgeting, who other than Sherry Davis. 
In the arts feel right? We talked to Jessica Care Moore and community organizing, Davida Davison, Darnell Adams for Equitable Development, Dr. Craig Wilkins for activist architecture, and myself for amplifying black voices. Folks who are in this space doing the work, who can teach an audience how to do it. And so it&#8217;s our version of a master class, quote-unquote, but we&#8217;re calling it In Session. 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah. Yeah. So, Shari, you&#8217;re from the Participatory Budgeting Project in Oakland, California. I want to have you have our viewers learn a little more about that, but also how that connects in with what the Urban Consulate is doing. 
Shari Davis: Yeah, totally. Well, thank you so much, Stephen, and so good to see you, Orlando. The Participatory Budgeting Project&#8217;s mission is to transform democracy. And at the center of that is centering community members most impacted by public budgets and decisions. And so that is black and brown people, folks that have been formerly and currently incarcerated, individuals that may have been pulled into the justice system or have a jaded experience by local government. They may also have an experience that looks like a long history of exclusion. 
Participatory budgeting and participatory democracy creates the opportunity for people to build power, to make decisions that are equitable, to build processes that are accessible, to decide over things that impact their lives in a significant way. And so we build and design process with community that looks like community members having a say over what the process design looks like. 
That looks like building spaces for radical imagination for folks closest to the issues. To really dream about solutions and use their practical lived experience to direct investments toward building communities that work for us that are built by us. And I think that&#8217;s really how it connects to the amazing work that&#8217;s happening with Urban Consulate and with this opportunity for in session, for folks to really understand or be introduced to innovative opportunities for folks to kind of direct what happens around them. 
Stephen Henderson: So, give me some examples of how this ends up looking different in communities where you&#8217;re doing it, then the processes and the institutions that we already have, like in government and business and nonprofit. What is adding these other voices to the process end up looking like?
Shari Davis: Participatory democracy and participatory budgeting is radically different. And this has been a growing movement, right? And so it&#8217;s relatively new in the United States. But in the last 13 years where we&#8217;ve seen participatory budgeting grow, it&#8217;s grown from instances where community members are maybe deciding on a couple hundred thousand dollars or deciding on maybe $1,000,000 in their community to multimillion-dollar processes, like what&#8217;s happening in L.A. right now with the L.A. repair process. And repair is a long acronym. 
But one of those words, one of those R&#8217;s in there is about reparations. And so what does it look like for community members to be able to address harm by directing resources into most harmed communities Historically and traditionally, that&#8217;s what the L.A. repair process is like. And participants in that process are saying things like, Wow, I&#8217;ve never had an opportunity to make decisions about public funds. 
I&#8217;ve never had an opportunity to actually drive resources to root causes that I experience and that my expertise, my lived experience in this community says are very present and valid. It also looks like one of the largest participatory budgeting processes in the country right now, which is in Seattle. It&#8217;s a nearly $30 million participatory budgeting process that includes a multimillion-dollar divestment from the local police department and again, an opportunity for community members to direct how that funding is spent to build safe, strong communities. 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah. 
Orlando Bailey: How serendipitous is it, Stephen, that right now Detroit is going through budget season and the fact that we just erected a reparations task force to look at the feasibility of what that could look like in the city of Detroit? 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah, I mean, we have been kind of circling around this idea of more participatory budgeting, more inclusive decision-making in the city. I think we&#8217;re going to get there sooner rather than later. At least I hope we do. I do want to talk a little about Jason Reynolds and the session that you&#8217;re planning with him. Talk about that. 
Orlando Bailey: Yes. So, Jason Reynolds, he just finished his term as the national ambassador for Young People&#8217;s Literature with the Library of Congress. He&#8217;s a number one New York Times best-selling author and literally one of my favorite people to read and to watch. And so, with the amazing experts that are featured in In Session, we wanted a premiere that was splashy with a name that would get people out revved up and excited about it. And Jason Reynolds, I mean, who&#8217;s a better ambassador for learning in the United States than Jason Reynolds? And so on April 5th at the Garden Theater at 6:30, I will be in conversation on stage at the Garden Theater with Jason Reynolds to talk about his work, his love of learning, and to celebrate the amazing experts that are in the series and to premiere the series that evening on April 5th. So we&#8217;re really, really excited that we got Jason to come and be a part of it. 
Stephen Henderson: And the idea here is some sort of instruction for people. People are supposed to take away from this, a real empowerment around the ideas and the material. And again, Shari, that&#8217;s where your work really overlaps with what they&#8217;re doing here at Urban Consulate. 
Shari Davis: Yeah, I&#8217;m really excited for folks to hear from all of the experts. I feel like my modules in In Session are really an opportunity to think about what radical imagination looks like. What it looks like to bring an Afro-futurist lens to this work. What it looks like to think about us surviving and thriving and building a blueprint toward that. And so I&#8217;m excited to share those reflections. I&#8217;m really excited to also hear from the other incredible experts in the series. 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah. Orlando, talk more about how this overlaps with this moment in Detroit and the things that we are doing, the things that we are thinking about, the things that we&#8217;re talking about all of a sudden. This is a really different time than just three or five years ago in the city, in terms of how activated I feel like people are around this question of who gets to have a say. Who gets to sit at the table? Who gets to make the decisions? 
Orlando Bailey: Well, first off, I love that question, Stephen. The consciousness of Detroiters has been rising by the minute. And what is reflective of that is the In Session series. And so when folks are talking about, you know, architecture and activism and architecture, when you walk into a new space, how does it make your soul and spirit feel? Do you feel welcomed by the architecture? Is it reflective of a culture that is familiar to you? And Dr. Craig Wilkins breaks that down immaculately. 
We are always having conversations around development. Just yesterday, the City Council approved tax abatements for District Detroit, and a lot of Detroiters have things to say about development and how it&#8217;s done. Well, Darnell Adams has been at the forefront of a lot of equity-based development projects here in the city of Detroit. Whether it is closing the gap on that capital stack in the performer or his role currently at the Gilbert Family Foundation and implementing a $500 million spend down. 
So he&#8217;s there to talk about that and how he&#8217;s been doing it. And for me, what&#8217;s so important is that Detroit is the largest majority-black city in the nation, right? Does the record reflect that? And if not, how do we get the record to reflect that? How do we get black people on record? How do we get black folks to recognize the power that already exists within themselves to tell their stories and to document what is observed, it&#8217;s so important. So, so many things that are literally reflective of the time that we&#8217;re living in. And we didn&#8217;t anticipate that, but it happened. 
Stephen Henderson: Well, I guess the hope is that this adds fuel to the fire, right? This pushes all of those things and all of that consciousness to a higher level. Tell people how they can attend the talk with Jason Reynolds on April 5th. 
Orlando Bailey: We&#8217;re sold out. But there is a waitlist. More seats will open up so you can go to urbanconsulate.com to sign up for the waitlist and hopefully, we&#8217;ll see you April 5th, 6:30 at the Garden Theater. 
Stephen Henderson: It&#8217;s going to be exciting. All right, Orlando and Shari, congratulations on the work, and thanks very much for being here with us on American Black Journal. 
Shari Davis: Thank you. 
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Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale: The Godmother of House Music in Detroit

If you’re a fan of Detroit house music, you’re likely familiar with the name Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale. known as the <a href="https://djhotwaxx.com/dj-stacey-hotwaxx-bio">Godmother of House music</a>, Hale was the first female DJ to play house music on Detroit’s radio airwaves and she did it all in the birthplace of American techno music — Detroit.  
Hale’s multi-genre blend of House music with flavors of funk, gospel, hip hop and Motown soul has set her apart from other DJs on the scene and has afforded her opportunities to DJ at the <a href="https://www.apollotheater.org/">Apollo Theatre in New York</a> as well as major cities across the globe. It’s also gifted her the opportunity to give back to the community through music education for youth and adults. She was inducted into the <a href="https://www.nmaam.org/">National Museum of African American Music</a> in 2019.  
<figure id="attachment_29789" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29789" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-29789" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ONE-DETROIT-743-Stacey-Hotwaxx-Hale-Still-2-1024x576.jpg" alt="Stacey &quot;Hotwaxx&quot; Hale performs in Detroit" width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-29789" class="wp-caption-text">The Godmother of House music, Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale, performs a live set at Detroit&#8217;s Hart Plaza.</figcaption></figure>
In recognition of Women’s History Month, One Detroit contributor <a href="https://www.wrcjfm.org/about/staff/cecelia-sharpe/">Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ</a> talks with Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale about her early roots and rise in Deejaying, what was at the time a male-dominated industry. They talk about how she developed her unique multi-genre style, her passion for mentorship and the importance of music education, and about the mission of her <a href="https://sheometry.org/">Sheometry Music &amp; Arts Festival</a>, which she created in 2019. The festival is planned to return July, 15 2023. 
<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Cecelia Sharpe, Host, 90.9 WRCJ: Hi, I&#8217;m Cecilia Sharpe, and we are celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month and highlighting women in music. Today, my guest is Stacy &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale. The first deejay in Detroit to play house music on the radio in the early eighties. And the godmother of House. Thanks for being on the show. 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Thanks for having me. 
Cecelia Sharpe: Absolutely. You started during a time when it wasn&#8217;t quite necessarily popular for women to DJ. What attracted you to DJ&#8217;ing? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Well, I don&#8217;t think it was not popular for women to be DJs, but you recognize them as on the radio, as air personalities versus playing in the club. And that&#8217;s what was unusual for women to be doing that. I was determined and the male/female thing wasn&#8217;t even in my thought process. It was the love of the music. 
And to be able to play it and present it to people. My brother was big into electronics, so I was always looking at reel-to-reel and cassette players and turntables and things like that. So he was just one that like to play music and hear it. You know, he never aspired to be a DJ or anything, so I kind of got that from him and I took it to another level. 
I stumbled in an old club that used to be a coffee shop. It was called the Chess Mate. It&#8217;s a laundromat now on McNichols and Livernois. And inside of there, this organization called True Disco, which consists of Ken Collier, Duane Bradley, Renaldo Smith and Maurice Mitchell.  They created this thing called True Disco, and they were in there playing. I heard the records mixing, and I went, What? I found my way up to that booth and looked and I saw two turntables and a mixer and I set ahh that&#8217;s what I need to be doing. 
Cecelia Sharpe: You also performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: The Apollo Theater.
Cecelia Sharpe: Yes, the Apollo Theater. What brought you to the Apollo? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Jessica Caremore, Black women rock. We&#8217;re now called the Daughters of Betty. Yes, that&#8217;s what brought me there. And I work as the assistant music director helping Kat Dyson. And in addition to me doing that, being able to play with the band, the Apollo actually called and asked me would I DJ. Didn&#8217;t have to ask me twice. 
Cecelia Sharpe: Of course they didn&#8217;t. They barely got it out their mouth before you said yes, right? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Yup.  I&#8217;m like, what.  All my friends came to New York and they were dancing in the aisles up by the seats. 
Cecelia Sharpe: The way that you engage your audience, you make everyone feel invited. It&#8217;s a warm environment. Everyone knows that they can get down to the music, the way you blend house music with other genres, from gospel to&#8230;
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Oh yeah. 
Cecelia Sharpe: R&amp;B. A little bit of classical, jazz. You incorporate acoustic live instruments. It&#8217;s just amazing. How did you develop that style? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: I listen, you know, that&#8217;s the first thing I tell my students to do is to listen. Use your ears. And if you just pay attention to some things around you, then that allows the creativity inside of you to go on and incorporate it into something that you enjoyed doing. 
Cecelia Sharpe: You talked about student Stacy and you&#8217;re definitely passionate about not just performing and sharing your gifts with the audience and the people that love your music, but passing on your knowledge, your wisdom to other young people, to students. Why is it so important to you as a DJ, as an artist, to pass on that craft?
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: It&#8217;s so important for it to come from someone like me to be able to pass it on, Because I can tell you real stories. I can let you know by different things. My real feelings. You don&#8217;t have to go to YouTube University to find out. The best that I could do is to pass this on is I want someone else to be able to do it. And we&#8217;d like to have this not only be historic, but for someone 50 years from now to be able to do that, or at least take the theory of that and present themselves in that way. 
Cecelia Sharpe: This Sheometry Music and Arts festival that you created and launched in 2019, what is the mission of the Sheometry Music and Arts Festival? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: The mission is to be able to show off women that are good in music, in many different genres, live instrument, DJ&#8217;ing and in the business of music itself. And it&#8217;s primarily women with a splash of men to be able to show off the arts and things that they do within this big world of music. 
Cecelia Sharpe: Because a lot of times it&#8217;s the reverse. A lot of men in the festival.. 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Correct. 
Cecelia Sharpe: with a slash of women&#8230; 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: Correct. 
Cecelia Sharpe: But this time, this festival highlights women in music. You have style on the turntables. But you also have your own fashionable style when you&#8217;re rocking out. You always just bring it with the clothes, with the jewelry, with the hair.  Even today, you got your&#8230; You&#8217;re representing the D with your old English D earrings on. You got these wonderful bangles and this piece that you are wearing as a necklace. Tell us about that piece. 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: This right here is a 45 spindle and it spins. And I realized there&#8217;s three generations that don&#8217;t even know what this is. And this used to be the item that you would place inside of the 45 records that you put on the turntable in order to play records. And so, I love to show this, and I wear it all the time. This is actually a keychain. 
Cecelia Sharpe: Stacey, what makes your music so unique? 
Stacey &#8220;Hotwaxx&#8221; Hale: My music is so unique is because I believe in making people happy. When I play music, it&#8217;s my job to make you happy. So therefore I place myself in environments where people are going to enjoy the types of sound I deliver. I&#8217;m very spiritual. I love gospel house music. 
Many of the selections that I play have that type of thing in it, and I have been successful in those that say &#8220;I don&#8217;t like house music, but I like yours&#8221;. And that&#8217;s because it&#8217;s coming from the heart and the vibe like that and they make you feel good. And that&#8217;s my whole point and everything. And it&#8217;s been proven. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. 
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NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith | Policy Talks @ Ford School

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The University of Michigan <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ford School of Public Policy</a> is pleased to present NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith for the 5th annual Arthur Vandenberg Lecture.
<a href="https://nato.usmission.gov/ambassador-julianne-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambassador Smith</a> has served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO since November 2021. Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Advisor to Secretary Antony Blinken at the Department of State and previously served as the Director of the Asia and Geopolitics Programs at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
Ambassador Smith will give brief remarks, followed by a conversation with Ford School&#8217;s Weiser Diplomacy Center <a href="https://diplomacy.umich.edu/faculty/john-ciorciari" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Director John Ciorciari</a> about the war in Ukraine and adapting to meet the global challenges of the world.
Watch the Livestream conversation above from 12-1 p.m. ET on March 28, 2023.
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<h2>About Ambassador Smith: </h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-29760" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ambassador-Julie-Smith-Official-Photo-480x600-1-461x576.jpeg" alt="NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith" width="200" height="250" />Ambassador Julianne Smith assumed her position as the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO in November 2021. Prior to her current position, she served as a senior advisor to Secretary Blinken at the Department of State. Previously, she served as the director of the Asia and Geopolitics Programs at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2014-2018, she served as the director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
From 2012-2013, she served as the Acting National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States. Before her post at the White House, she served for three years as the principal director for European and NATO Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In January 2012, she was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service.
Prior to her government service, Ambassador Smith held a variety of positions at research institutions including the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the German Marshall Fund, the American Academy in Berlin, and the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik in Berlin. She has written extensively on transatlantic relations and European security.
Ambassador Smith is a recipient of the Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship at the Bosch Academy in Berlin and the Fredin Memorial Scholarship for study at the Sorbonne in Paris. A native of Michigan, she received her BA from Xavier University and her M.A from American University. She spent a year learning German at the University of Munich. In 2017, she received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
<h2>About the Vandenberg Lecture:</h2>
The Meijer Family established the Vandenberg Fund in 2017 to honor U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, who served the State of Michigan in the U.S. Senate from 1928-1951. Senator Vandenberg forged bipartisan support for our country&#8217;s most significant and enduring foreign policies of the twentieth century, including the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, NATO and the creation of the United Nations. The Vandenberg Lecture Fund has since featured some of the world&#8217;s leaders in foreign policy including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ambassador Samantha Power, among others. 
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Gen Xers are taking the lead. How will they shape the future of work?

Hidden from the spotlight until now, Gen Xers have quietly become the next generation of workforce leaders, rising to C-suite level positions, as they take on new roles and talk about hiring for positions that don&#8217;t exist yet. At the same time Gen Xers are juggling the heightened responsibilities at work, they&#8217;re navigating more responsibilities at home as they take care of kids and aging parents. 
As Gen Xers take the helm <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/the-high-cost-of-baby-boomers/">where baby boomers have retired</a>, how will their leadership styles and strengths continue to shape the future of work? <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
One Detroit producer and Future of Work host <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#will">Will Glover</a> spoke to <a href="https://www.michiganworks.org/hundt">Michigan Works Association! CEO Ryan Hundt</a> about what the future looks like with Generation X in charge. They talk about the cohort’s most notable workforce trends, the value of Gen Xers in the office, and how often they’ve been promoted on average compared to other generations.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
This conversation comes from One Detroit’s Future of Work town hall <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/gen-x-future-of-work-town-hall/">“Gen X: Picking up the Slack in an Evolving Workforce.”</a> Watch our next Future of Work <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/millennials-on-the-move-making-michigan-home-future-of-work-town-hall/">town hall on millennials</a> Wednesday, March 22 at noon.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Will Glover, @WillofMichigan: Ryan, let&#8217;s just jump right in. Let&#8217;s set the table. What is the workforce landscape right now for someone who&#8217;s a Gen X? What level of job are they holding? What&#8217;s the next step for them in the workforce? Tell me a little bit about that. 
Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association: First and foremost, I&#8217;d like to talk about some trends that we&#8217;re seeing right now in the workforce. Just a few years ago, millennials surpassed Gen Xers as the largest generation in workforce in terms of just the sheer volume of workers that are currently engaged in the workforce in 2023. And with Baby Boomers either having retired or staring down retirement themselves, there&#8217;s plenty of older Gen Xers who are also kind of following suit with those Baby Boomers. Maybe they&#8217;re preparing for retirement themselves. We know that for the most part, Gen Xers will be in the workforce again for the next 10 to 30 years. 
So, we need to make sure that they are continuing to have a significant impact in the workforce. Of course they certainly are. Gen Xers are now also entering their prime income ages. We know that typically the age 45 to 54 in the United States is typically the age demographic that sees the largest growth in terms of potential earnings over the course of that time period. So many of are either entering or has entered that prime income age as we speak. In addition to entering their prime income age, they&#8217;re also making up the majority of leadership positions across the workforce. 
That&#8217;s not just here in Michigan or in the United States, but globally Gen Xers make up about 51% of leaders in organizations with an average of about 20 years of work experience. So, they&#8217;ve certainly followed that natural progression of going from entry level positions all the way up through middle management. Now it&#8217;s upper-level management in leadership positions in both the public and private sector. 
Will Glover: How valuable are Gen Xers with that breadth of experience in the workforce already going to be for any kind of organization or company going into the future? Because, you know, they&#8217;re taking up the mantle for Boomers, but they just have so much more experience than a lot of Millennials. 
Ryan Hundt: Really, they are kind of that forgotten middle child between the Baby b=Boomer generation and the Millennials. That&#8217;s just not my take. It&#8217;s not me speaking on my personal opinions, but I let the data speak for itself. Over the last several years, we&#8217;ve seen Gen Xers with an average promotion of only 1.2 promotions over a five-year period. That&#8217;s lower than both Millennials and Baby Boomers. 
Will Glover: What does Michigan need to be doing to make jobs themselves, the work itself more attractive to get people to come here? 
Ryan Hundt: Some things that Michigan can do, and I think Michigan does do quite well and we just really need to double down on those efforts is accentuating those positive attributes of our state. Many people may not know if they live outside of the Midwest, but Michigan has the largest shoreline of fresh water in the country.  And we certainly look at our wonderful assets and our natural beauty is on par with other parts of the state, or other parts of the country, and other parts of the globe, quite frankly. 
So, for folks that are looking for that workplay aspect where you&#8217;re never too far away from some of those outdoor amenities, but we also have a number of cultural assets that we continue to highlight. Institutions of higher learning for folks like myself who are big sports fans, big professional sports teams like the Red Wings, the Tigers, the Lions and the Pistons. Those are all key attributes that we just need to continue highlighting to folks that are outside of Michigan. Not just they come here to tour the state, but hopefully come here and relocate to the state so that we can continue to grow in population in the coming years. 
Will Glover: If we do have a perfect marketing campaign. Pure Michigan is a global phenomenon, it goes viral. All the right things happen for us in the right ways. Are we ready as a state infrastructurally to handle an influx in population and people like that? Do we have the jobs? Do we have the amenities? Do we have the things that we need to get what we&#8217;re asking for? 
Ryan Hundt: We certainly have the jobs. I don&#8217;t think that&#8217;s the issue here. We have an average of about 500,000 job openings in Michigan. Similar to many other parts of the country, there is way more job openings compared to the number of individuals searching for jobs. So, the jobs are certainly here. We would certainly encourage anybody that is interested in looking for their next professional journey to take a look at Michigan. We have a range of occupations and industries that are hiring, from advanced manufacturing, to IT, to health-care. 
The jobs are certainly there. I think the infrastructure largely is there, and we are seeing some significant investments that have been outlined, perhaps, for example, in the Governor&#8217;s executive budget recommendations on advancing some objectives and investments into affordable housing, because that is always a concern, not just in Michigan but across the country. If we have workers come in, we need to make sure that they have places where they can live that are affordable, that are not outside of their reach for the salaries and wages that they are currently receiving. 
So, that&#8217;s all very positive news from an infrastructure standpoint. And of course, as I mentioned to you before on this chat today, the cultural amenities, the natural assets are certainly all there as well. I think Michigan is primed for a very significant comeback in terms of population increases over the next few decades. I&#8217;m super bullish on our prospects as a state to reap the benefits of relocations from individuals that might be seeking a new opportunity in a climate like Michigan&#8217;s, that is very favorable toward that growth. 
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Mayor Duggan’s State of the City paints optimistic future for Detroit

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his <a href="https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/state-city">10th annual State of the City speech</a> Tuesday, March 7 at Michigan Central Station, the future site of Ford’s new electric vehicle campus. Duggan took the podium with an optimistic outlook for the future of Detroit, highlighting the city’s turnaround in vacant housing and homeowners as well as ongoing efforts to clean up and restore blighted neighborhood communities. 
RELATED: <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/detroit-mayor-duggan-outlines-five-year-2-45-billion-capital-plan-for-the-city/">Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan outlines five-year, $2.45 billion capital plan for the city</a>
His speech celebrated historic investments happening around the city, like the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/community-posts/city-of-detroit-seeks-residents-input-on-200-million-joe-louis-greenway-plans/">Joe Louis Greenway</a>, Richard Hosey’s investment in the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/134-million-mixed-use-redevelopment-proposed-for-former-fisher-body-plant/">Fisher Body Plant</a>, and automotive investments to build and support an all-electric future. Duggan also spoke about a new community violence intervention program, ShotStoppers, unemployment rates in the city, <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/returning-citizens-disproportionately-locked-out-of-employment-michigans-workforce/">working with returning citizens</a>, and the importance of tax abatements to incentivize developments in the city.  
One Detroit contributors <a href="https://twitter.com/SHDetroit">Stephen Henderson</a>, host of <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/category/american-black-journal/">American Black Journal</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/NolanFinleyDN">Nolan Finley</a>, editorial page editor at the <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2646740001/nolan-finley/">Detroit News,</a> sat down to discuss the focal points of the mayor’s speech. They talk about Duggan’s push for community buy-in on tax abatements, what he plans to do with the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, and the efficacy of how ShotStoppers might work to reduce community violence. 
<h2>Transcript:</h2>
Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit: And here&#8217;s what Coleman Young said in 1981. I make no apologies for tax abatements. The 116 companies that have received abatements have invested nearly $500 million of their own money in Detroit and have even greater importance, I believe, are the 3,000 new jobs we brought to Detroit. 
40 years ago. Coleman Young understood that when you have a good-paying company with good-paying jobs and benefits, every city and state wants them. This is hand-to-hand combat to get these companies into Detroit so that our residents can get them. And nothing has changed today. 
Nolan Finley, Host, American Black Journal: The thing I found interesting about this speech was how hard Duggan worked to sell this idea that tax abatements for big billion-dollar projects are necessary. And in going back and invoking Coleman Young, quoting Coleman Young and noting that Coleman Young did these tax abatements back in the seventies and eighties, I mean, he seemed to be really concerned about community pushback to the tax abatements that this, in particular, the district Detroit developers are going to get. 
Stephen Henderson, Host  American Black Journal: Yeah, I mean, there are a lot of questions about it. And my big question that no one seems to address or be able to address is, look, when we were sold on, you know, the first round of tax breaks for kind of the modern redevelopment of downtown Detroit, if you think back to the stadiums, right? 
Nolan Finley: Yeah. 
Stephen Henderson: Late 90s, early 2000s, one of the lines that they used was this would make the market more rational and more investor-friendly so that we would over time need less of this in order to attract people to develop things. But here we are 23 years later and the Elegies and Stephen Ross have asked for, by my calculations, in raw numbers, the largest subsidy that we&#8217;ve ever given anyone. And it equals half the development costs. 
Things seem to be getting worse on that front, not better. And so one of the questions is, is this just something that developers have gotten used to and have decided they want as part of these projects? Or is it really something that we need? The mayor saying we have to have these things because of high taxes. I guess I&#8217;m not sold anymore if that&#8217;s the case? 
Nolan Finley: Well, I do believe that Detroit is not yet market rate for investors. I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;ll ever be market rate for investors, but I also believe that as long as these breaks, these abatements are available, people are going to go for them. I mean, it&#8217;s become part of the business plan and you see it in every level. 
Look, I mean, the state of Michigan paid $700,000 per job for that Ford battery development out in Marshall. So, I mean, it&#8217;s becoming a way business is done today. Now, the mayor makes the point that it&#8217;s not a subsidy, it&#8217;s not a tax break. We&#8217;re not giving them anything, because if they did build this, we wouldn&#8217;t get any dollars in taxes off of it. So we&#8217;re just getting less dollars in taxes than we might expect. I don&#8217;t know if that&#8217;s an argument that washes. But he clearly was concerned about getting community buy into this. 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah. You know, I also feel like some of the language here is deceptive. This idea that we have moved from subsidies to abatements, no question. Back when Coleman was mayor, we were giving subsidies, writing checks to be able to do these kind of things. We don&#8217;t do that anymore. It is a tax abatement. But the idea that there&#8217;s no cost associated with that is not right. It does give us less tax revenue over time. That tax revenue would be used to help support the services needed for the added development. 
If you think about all the things downtown that require city services and are not doing their share of paying for them, also, the people who use those services are not doing their fair share of paying for. If they don&#8217;t live in the city, they don&#8217;t pay any taxes. There are no fees, there are no excise taxes. There are not the things that other cities around the country use to make these things worthwhile for the citizens. And we do need to start thinking about how we get there in Detroit. 
Nolan Finley: The other piece that intrigued me Steve was what he&#8217;s doing with this big tranche of Biden bucks he has. The ARPA money and the COVID money and the community partnerships he&#8217;s trying to build for things like, you know, fighting crime and and building job skills. Getting affordable housing. 
But the crime one is particularly intriguing. Engaging community groups to bid on certain areas got $10 million pool here. You can get a grant for $750,000. Pick a neighborhood and see if you can do things to address the root cause of violence in this community. If it works, I mean, it&#8217;ll be brilliant. And there is reason to hope that it might work. Nothing out there.. 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah. 
Nolan Finley: You know, it&#8217;s been tried in other places with mixed results. But, I mean, this is a program it&#8217;s going to take a lot of accountability and a lot of oversight. When you start throwing that kind of money out there and saying, hey, come up with an idea for fighting violence. 
Stephen Henderson: Yeah, I mean, the metrics are the key here, right? How do you decide that what somebody or a group is doing is making you someplace safer? How do we define safer? How do we limit the threat of vigilantism when you do this kind of thing? 
Not that people&#8230; That&#8217;s what people&#8217;s proclivity is, but it&#8217;s a possibility. Managing these kinds of things and deciding when they work is going to be the hardest part of it. And you&#8217;re right. If they can pull that off and get some things that actually have success, it&#8217;ll be it&#8217;ll be great. But you do worry about that approach and how we make sure that it&#8217;s aimed at an actual safety. 
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Mayor Mike Duggan’s 10th annual State of the City paints optimistic forecast for Detroit’s future

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks with CNN anchor Chris Wallace

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<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer</a> will visit the University of Michigan campus Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. for a special event alongside CNN anchor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/profiles/chris-wallace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Wallace</a>. The hour-long fireside chat between Governor Whitmer and Wallace will focus on politics, public service and the media, with opening remarks by <a href="https://president.umich.edu/about/biography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Michigan President Santa Ono</a>.
This public event is part of the series <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2022/democracy-crisis-series-taps-award-winning-journalists-insights">Democracy in crisis: Views from the press</a>, an ongoing partnership between the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Wallace House Center for Journalists, and University of Michigan Democracy and Debate. <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/articles/policy-talks-at-the-ford-school/">The series</a> features newsmakers and award-winning journalists to share their insights into the forces threatening and protecting American democratic structures and systems.
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<a href="https://www.pbsbooks.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PBS Books</a> will restream this event Friday, March 10 at 8 p.m. <a href="https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/chris-wallace-in-conversation-with-governor-gretchen-whitmer-wallace-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more.</a>
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<h2>About the Speakers:</h2>
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-29450" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gov-Gretchen-Whitmer-Headshot.jpeg" alt="Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Headshot" width="200" height="301" />Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander who is focused on getting things done that will make a real difference in people’s lives. As governor, she has signed over 900 bipartisan bills and four balanced, bipartisan budgets to deliver on the kitchen-table issues, grow the economy, and create good-paying jobs in every region of the state.
Since the governor took office, Michigan has announced 25,000 auto jobs, will fix 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges by the end of 2022, and funded programs putting tens of thousands of people on tuition-free paths to higher education and skills training. She has worked across the aisle to empower Michigan’s economic development and brought critical supply chains home from China to Michigan. 
The governor has made the largest education investments in state history four years in a row, delivering the highest state per-student funding ever, increasing on-campus mental health resources, and helping hire thousands more qualified teachers. Additionally, the governor has expanded low or no-cost child care to 150,000 kids and enrolled 35,000 four-year-olds in affordable, high-quality pre-K. 
Governor Whitmer has also protected clean water for every community, investing $4 billion to upgrade drinking water infrastructure and replace lead service lines, supporting 57,000 jobs. 
Her leadership has been fiscally responsible, as she has made progress without raising taxes by a dime. She cut taxes for small business owners, paid down nearly $14 billion in debt, and brought the state’s rainy day fund to an all-time high of $1.6 billion.
Governor Whitmer achieved this progress alongside three dynamic elected statewide leaders: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.  
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-29451" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CNN-Chris-Wallace-Headshot.jpeg" alt="CNN anchor Chris Wallace" width="200" height="265" />Chris Wallace is an anchor for CNN and host of &#8220;Who&#8217;s Talking to Chris Wallace?: with new episodes available weekly on HBO Max, and featured interviews from the show airing on CNN at 7 PM ET every Sunday. Praised as an &#8220;equal opportunity inquisitor&#8221; by The Boston Globe and &#8220;an aggressive journalist,&#8221; &#8220;sharp-edged&#8221; and &#8220;solid&#8221; by The Washington Post, Wallace interviews CEOs and media moguls, Hollywood legends and newsmakers across politics, business, world affairs, sports and culture.
In 2022, Wallace joined CNN after more than 50 award-winning years in broadcasting, including 18 years with FOX News where he was the anchor of FOX News Sunday. Throughout his almost two decades at FOX, Wallace participated in coverage of every major political event, secured numerous high-profile interviews with dignitaries as well as U.S. and foreign leaders, covered five presidential elections, and interviewed every president since George H.W. Bush.
Wallace was chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to moderate the first presidential debate of the 2020 election season. In 2016, Wallace became the first journalist from FOX to moderate a general election presidential debate, and in August 2015, Wallace co-moderated the first GOP presidential debate of the 2016 election cycle along with the network&#8217;s second and third debates.
Wallace has won every major broadcast news award for his reporting, including three Emmy Awards, the DuPont-Columbia Silver Baton, the Peabody Award and the Sol Taishoff Award for Broadcast Journalism, which was awarded to him by the National Press Foundation. In 2021, he received the Panetta Institute&#8217;s 2021 Jefferson-Lincoln Award. In 2020, he was honored with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.
He was named No. 1 on Mediaite&#8217;s Most Influential in News Media for his &#8220;clear-eyed reporting, analysis and commentary throughout the year.&#8221; Wallace also received the ICFJ Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism for &#8220;his unbiased, piercing approach to interviews.&#8221; In 2013, Wallace earned the Paul White Award for lifetime achievement and service to electronic journalism from the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Wallace is also the New York Times bestselling author of &#8220;Countdown bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice&#8221; and &#8220;Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World.&#8221;
Before joining FOX, Wallace worked at ABC News for 14 years, serving as the chief correspondent for &#8220;PrimeTime&#8221; and a substitute host for &#8220;Nightline.&#8221; Prior to ABC, Wallace was NBC&#8217;s chief White House correspondent and moderated &#8220;Meet the Press,&#8221; making him the only person to have hosted two Sunday talk shows. He also anchored the Sunday edition of NBC Nightly News. A graduate of Harvard University, Wallace began his career as a city hall reporter for The Boston Globe.
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Rev. Horace Sheffield III on his dad’s legacy and Black leadership

From an early age, <a href="https://horacesheffield.com/">Rev. Horace Sheffield III</a>, executive director of <a href="https://www.dabodetroitinc.net/">Detroit Association of Black Organizations</a>, knew he wanted to be a courageous African American leader like his father, <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/american-black-journal/horace-sheffield-iii-on-moving-fathers-archives-to-wsu-wcccd-abj/">Horace Sheffield, Jr.</a> When Dr. Marther Luther King, Jr. hoisted a young Sheffield III up during an early civil rights march to pay tribute to a fallen African American, that’s when Sheffield III told his dad he wanted to be a leader.  
<figure id="attachment_29322" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29322" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-29322" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ONE-DETROIT-739-Horace-Sheffield-Still-1-320x180.jpg" alt="Rev. Horace Sheffield III as a child" width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-29322" class="wp-caption-text">Rev. Horace Sheffield III (bottom-left) is pictured here with his family and others. | Photo provided by Horace Sheffield III</figcaption></figure>
For Black History Month, Rev. Sheffield III sits down with <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#satori">One Detroit contributor Satori Shakoor</a> to reflect on what it was like growing up with a front-row seat to the civil rights movement, and the influence early civil rights leaders like Dr. King, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte">Harry Belafonte</a> and others had on him. He tells stories of how they would gather in the basement of his family home when he was a child.   
Plus, Sheffield III speaks on the current state of diversity and equality in society and what can be done to make positive progress going forward.  
<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Satori Shakoor, One Detroit, Host: So, Horace?
Rev. Horace Sheffield III, Social Activist &amp; Pastor: Yes.
Shatori Shakoor: What was it like to grow up in such a legacy of civil rights and social justice?
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: Well, to be honest, at a very early age, I kind of engaged in an epistemological, you know, encounter with God, saying, why would you put me in this context? You know, to sleep in Dr. King&#8217;s home. To know every formidable Black leader there was in and out of my house.
Shatori Shakoor: For like who, for example.
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: I mean, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young. I mean, Martin Luther King, you know, knew Harry Belafonte, Godford Dillard. I mean, you name it, Nipsey Russell. I mean, these people would be in my basement with my dad. I mean, they were there because beyond whatever their professional commitment was, they were trying to make life better for other folks. I knew that God had placed me there to absorb as much as I could.
Shatori Shakoor: You were there with the architects and designers. So can you share a little bit about that?
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: Well, you know, my dad started the labor movement. So he was vice president of the Negro American Labor Council in the forties and fifties under A. Philip Randolph. Bayard Rustin was his compatriot. The two of them staff the March on Washington for jobs in the war industry. So, it was not only civil rights, but it was the labor movement. And TULC was at the hub of that, which is where King and everyone came.
My dad took me everywhere. Yolanda King, who was my dear friend, we had a theatrical company. Dr. King&#8217;s daughter, they didn&#8217;t get to go. They were afraid for their lives and harm. But my dad took me. I went to planning meetings in 19, maybe 62, or maybe 64. We went to Baltimore, Maryland for the Negro American Labor Council. Dr. King was at that convention, and while we were there, an African-American was run over by a tractor in downtown Baltimore, integrating a skilled trade site.
And so all of the people at the convention, all the Black trade unionists from all the unions, maybe a thousand plus people, plus folks in the community, marched downtown to the site. And when we got there, Dr. King was only like 5&#8217;4, 5&#8217;5. He wasn&#8217;t a tall fellow at all. They had a reef and they wanted to hang this reef on the fence.
And Dr. King webbed his fingers and hoisted me up to put that reef on the fence. But one of the lessons I learned from that was for the next two days in the convention, I kept telling my dad when I grow up, I want to be a Black leader. Now, that&#8217;s one of the most salient experiences that I&#8217;ve had.
Shatori Shakoor: And did your dad like Dr. King and others? Did he have a target on his back?
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: Oh, yes.
Shatori Shakoor: And what. And even knowing that and knowing what happens to certain leaders, you still wanted to lead.
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: There was an incident when he and Charles Evers and Aaron Henry, who was president of Mississippi in NAACP, where they actually surrounded by the Klan. I mean, it was harrowing. I mean, we as children would get calls. My mother would bring us in and tell us that we had to pray for my dad because they didn&#8217;t know we were going to come home. But that&#8217;s when you know you&#8217;re really committed, you know, when.
Shatori Shakoor: It must have been scary, though, as a kid.
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: It was scary for me. I mean, I love my dad. He was like my best friend. I worked with him untill the day he died. But at the same time, he always explained why he was doing what he was doing and why he was where he was going.
Shatori Shakoor: What&#8217;s missing in our relationships with each other, with our city, with our world, that we&#8217;re not moving forward?
Rev. Horace Sheffield III: I will say to you, that having gone through the civil rights movement and having a draft card and, I mean, the whole social upheaval behind the war in Vietnam, that I really think where we are right now is potentially worse than any of that. Look, we have people now who want to usurp the Constitution, care nothing about democracy, the principles, and precepts upon which this government was founded just to maintain power, because they know in 25 years, you know, Whites will be in the minority.
And that&#8217;s what frightens me, because I think the closer we get to a multicultural society and one that recognizes that all people are really the same, the more dangerous it becomes and the more threatened they are. The positive note is if enough good people, if enough people of conscience, which is what Dr. King said, Whites and Backs, gays and straights come together and recognize that, you know, the principles and the precepts upon which this government was founded, liberty and justice for all, and actually embrace that.
I&#8217;m encouraged that there&#8217;s enough people who feel differently. We just got to get them to act differently and then we can rid ourselves of this curse. The vast majority of people I know want to live in harmony and peace with one another. They just don&#8217;t want to be shut out and excluded and discriminated against based on sexual preference, color of their skin, zip codes they live in, or anything else. So, I mean, that&#8217;s how I see it. And I may be wrong. I always choose to see it as half full not half empty. And I believe, as Dr. King did, in the innate goodness of people. And I think we&#8217;ve got to appeal to that and, you know, do the best we can to make it happen.
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Rev. Horace Sheffield III discusses his dad’s legacy, Black leadership for Black History Month

Clawson community hosts vigil

For the city of Clawson, the Feb. 13 mass shooting at Michigan State University hits especially close to home, because it took one of its own. The mass shooting <a href="https://apnews.com/article/michigan-state-shooting-timeline-0a4950f9c435ab7135e37f9d6d2c05eb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tragedy began around 8:18 p.m.</a>, after which a manhunt on campus and the surrounding East Lansing community ensued for roughly four hours before law enforcement located the gunman a few miles off campus in Lansing. 
<figure id="attachment_29286" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29286" style="width: 200px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-29286" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alexandria-Verner-180x180.jpeg" alt="Alexandria Verner" width="200" height="200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-29286" class="wp-caption-text">Alexandria Verner was one of three students slain by a gunman at Michigan State University Monday, Feb. 13.</figcaption></figure>
Three students — Alexandria Verner of Clawson, Brian Fraser of Grosse Pointe and Arielle Anderson of Harper Woods — were slain by the gunman, and five others were hospitalized. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/14/us/msu-suspect-gunman-anthony-dwayne-mcrae/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The 43-year-old gunman Anthony Dwayne McRae</a> also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound the night of the shooting. Law enforcement officials have confirmed McRae had no affiliation with the university.  
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As the Clawson community continues to mourn the death of Verner, a 2020 <a href="https://www.clawsonschools.org/clawson-high-school/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clawson High School</a> graduate and one of the three students killed in the tragic mass shooting, the tight-knit community has also found ways to celebrate the extraordinary life that Verner lead.
Public gatherings in honor of Verner began with two candlelight vigils on the football field at Clawson City Park Feb. 14-15, followed by a series of fundraiser and memorial events held by local businesses, with more coming up during the Feb. 24-26 weekend. The <a href="http://olddetroitburgerbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Old Detroit Burger Bar</a>, where Verner worked as a waitress, was one of the first businesses to lead a fundraiser in her honor.
The burger tavern held an all-day fundraiser event, with proceeds from the restaurant going to support the Verner family, and had a table selling T-shirts with the motto &#8220;MSU Strong in Clawson&#8221; printed on them, lawn signs, and stickers to raise donations as well. But just as importantly, the event gave her friends, loved ones, and the community a space to come together to grieve, process, remember, and heal.
<figure id="attachment_29287" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-29287" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-29287" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ONE-DETROIT-Clawson-Honors-Alexandria-Verner-Still-3-320x180.jpg" alt="Alexandria Verner fundraiser at Old Detroit Burger Bar" width="650" height="366" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-29287" class="wp-caption-text">Lisa Sarvello, left, and Derek Custer, right, sell T-shirts and other &#8220;MSU Strong in Clawson&#8221; paraphernalia at the Old Detroit Burger Bar in Clawson, MI to raise funds for Alexandria Verner&#8217;s family. | Photo by One Detroit</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#chris">One Detroit&#8217;s Chris Jordan</a> takes viewers to the candlelit vigil on Feb. 15 and to Old Detroit Burger Bar on Feb. 17 for a look at how the Clawson community has started to heal after losing one of their own. Jordan talks with Lisa Sarvello, who organized the Old Detroit Burger Bar fundraiser and worked with Verner there, Clawson coach Derek Custer who organized the production of the T-shirts and other fundraiser merchandise and also coached Verner in high school, and Verner&#8217;s friend and fellow student Nate Vesper.
&#8220;I think the hardest part for all of us is how hard this is impacting a bunch of people that we love, from our friends&#8217; parents to our friends themselves and their siblings, and just kind of watching the whole community hurt at once,&#8221; Vesper said.
Additional fundraisers in support of Alexandria Verner and her family are taking place throughout the weekend. On Friday, Feb. 24, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kahvehouse/posts/pfbid0MEtuY5d6pSvhcebjiHqhg9d3ioJ7CAL51HTEDFGBHmcuWnKV1JzaJGqYZjBacedWl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kahve will donate 100% of its coffee sales</a> to the Verner family. Saturday, Feb. 25, Eclipse Yoga will host <a href="https://eclipseyoga.net/new-events/2023/2/25/a-day-of-yoga-love-and-community-in-honor-of-alex-verner?fbclid=IwAR3gimyzu7MtRkBI5NuIXVR35CxIQgztbR5F-5BX_b9gyfy7lbt2_7q_0Yo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;A day of yoga, love and community in honor of Alex Verner,&#8221;</a> in which all proceeds will benefit a new Alex Verner Scholarship for future Clawson High School graduates. TwyFit Fitness Studio will host <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TwyFit1/posts/pfbid02TvNZhAAR5dqc2TtTyb4CyKyZmNNCVMytjYNQCHytGUhLqRZqtXzWWzp1FC2t5pHql" target="_blank" rel="noopener">two special Sunday yoga classes</a> with proceeds being donated to the Verner family.
<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Chris Jordan, Editor, One Detroit: As communities all across Michigan and the nation try to process their trauma over last week&#8217;s mass shooting at Michigan State. Here in Clawson, the tragedy hits especially close to home. As the community mourns Alexandria Verner, a class of 2020 Clawson High grad class.
Nate Vesper, Friend of Alexandria Verner: Clawson itself is such a small, tight-knit community. I think the hardest part for all of us is how hard this is impacting a bunch of people that we love, from our friends&#8217; parents to our friends themselves, to their siblings. And just kind of watching the whole community hurt at once.
Billie ShellenBarger, Superintendent of Clawson Public Schools: My name is Billie Shellenbarger. I&#8217;m the proud superintendent of Clawson Public Schools. An incredibly proud former principal of Al Verner.
Chris Jordan: But in a small city like Clawson, the support network is strong. The tight-knit community rallied together quickly, holding candlelight vigils on the football field at Clawson City Park on Tuesday and Wednesday to honor Alexandria and her legacy.
Unknown Speaker 1: And we do that by embodying what she did. We do that by exuding kindness like she did. We do that by looking out for those around us like she did. We do that by being a positive role model and influence on others like she was. And we do that by making an impact like she did.
Nate Vesper: I definitely think one of the good things that&#8217;s come out of this is that, we&#8217;ve really seen the community come together and be here for each other and hopefully we come out the other end doing something more powerful than what we started with.
Chris Jordan: The outpouring of support for the Verner family, Alexandria&#8217;s friends and fellow students has continued. With several local businesses planning fundraisers in her honor.
On Friday, the old Detroit Burger Bar, where Alexandria worked as a waitress, held an all-day fundraiser event, giving the community a space to gather, to grieve, remember, and offer each other support. The fundraiser was in support of the Verner family, with a percentage of the restaurant proceeds donated to the cause and a table selling MSU Strong in Clawson shirts, stickers, and yard signs to raise donations.
Lisa Sarvello, Fundraiser Organizer, Old Detroit Burger Bar: My family and I are very close to the Verners. My kids went to school together. They played sports together. There just wasn&#8217;t&#8230; As soon as we found out, there just was no hesitation. It was just what can we do immediately. And Al worked here with me. So we right away decided that we would pull together a fundraiser for today. And then I got in conjunction with Derek with the t-shirts, and it&#8217;s been just overwhelming the outpouring of affection and support.
Derek Custer, Fundraiser Merchandise Organizer: Clawson Coach: I&#8217;ve known the Verner&#8217;s for a while now. I coach the kids in sports. So I was like, I&#8217;ll throw out, make some t-shirts and raise some money. And it&#8217;s turned into a huge thing. And Bonnie Swope and a pop-up studio. We&#8217;ve done other fundraisers in Clawson to support other local kids that have gone through, you know, illnesses and that and everybody has done it then too. And I think it just helps out that we&#8217;ve done those to be able to handle something like this magnitude. And it&#8217;s all just been a community thing coming together. We&#8217;re on pins and needles but we&#8217;re pulling it out. I mean it&#8217;s something this short of time too. It&#8217;s amazing.
Nate Vesper: I mean, for me, the big deal is as much as like the charitable donations going towards the family from meeting here, just being here, being around our friends. Being here with people that were friends with her. It&#8217;s been really comforting for sure. Just to be able to come home and, you know, hug a bunch of different people you love, know that you just have so many people that are there for you at a time where it&#8217;s really hard and you could really use some support. Just, know that the people that are hurting the most are being well taken care of by the community itself is really nice to know at this time.
Lisa Sarvello: When I got here this morning, the entire restaurant was full. We love the Verner&#8217;s. They are a wonderful family. They do a lot for this community. They&#8217;re you know, they&#8217;re a pillar in this community. And Al, there&#8217;s no words, no words to describe it. She was a beautiful young lady, kind, considerate. She helped special ed. She was very, very big in helping kids with special needs. Like anybody that needed something. She didn&#8217;t care who you are or what you were. It was just she helped whoever. And people need to start just being as kind as she wants.
Derek Custer: To fill her shoes now.
Lisa Sarvello: Yeah, they&#8217;re big, big shoes to fill. Very big shoes. She was just an amazing, amazing young lady.
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The Clawson community honors Alexandria Verner: MSU student, CHS grad slain in mass shooting

Richard Florida gives 2 priorities for Detroit’s post-COVID recovery

In the past decade, the pulse of downtown Detroit has gone up and down like a rollercoaster. From a steep drop into bankruptcy a decade ago to swift twists and turns to return the city’s vibrancy, all for those efforts to be met with another huge drop— the COVID-19 pandemic. As Detroiters head into year three of the city’s post-pandemic recovery efforts, what plans are ahead? And what do the experts think?  
One of the <a href="https://creativeclass.com/richard_florida/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nation’s leading urbanists</a> Richard Florida, co-founder of the <a href="https://creativeclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creative Class Group</a>, sat down with One Detroit contributor, and <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/category/american-black-journal/">“American Black Journal”</a> host, <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#stephen">Stephen Henderson</a> after his keynote speech at the <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/detroit-policy-conference/dpc-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Detroit Policy Conference</a> for a discussion about the future of downtown Detroit and how it compares to other urban cities.  
Florida gives an assessment of where Detroit stands in its post-pandemic recovery today, comparing the city to other urban areas, and shares his thoughts about the <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/future-of-work/what-do-workers-want-from-a-post-pandemic-workforce-strategic-staffing-solutions-weighs-in/">ongoing shift toward remote and hybrid work</a> models. Plus, he tells Henderson the two priorities downtown Detroit should be thinking about if it wants to recover successfully from the pandemic.  
<h2>Full Transcript:</h2>
Stephen Henderson, Host of American Black Journal: Richard Florida, Welcome back to Detroit. I know this is one of your favorite places.
Richard Florida, Co-founder, Creative Class Group: Yeah, it&#8217;s kind of a second home for me since my wife&#8217;s family is basically from here.
Stephen Henderson: So let&#8217;s talk about Detroit post-pandemic. We are two years or almost three years since the bottoming out, I guess, of downtowns. Give me your assessment of Detroit. How are we doing and how are we doing compared to other cities?
Richard Florida: I mean, remote work has taken its toll on every downtown of any large metropolitan area in America. Overall, across the country, according to the best data we have about downtown, offices are about 50% filled. That ranges from Austin at the top, which is about two-thirds to the way back, at the very top. And then at the bottom, a place like San Francisco or Los Angeles is about a third, maybe 40% back. From what we know about Detroit, Detroit seems right about the average.
I think one thing that&#8217;s really interesting is, when you think about cities, it&#8217;s really the offices there aren&#8217;t back. People are going to movies, they&#8217;re going to restaurants, they&#8217;re going to hockey and basketball, and then football, and baseball games in the spring. Almost everything city is back except for the office. I think, in Detroit, the last time I looked, it was 85% back. In some Midwestern cities like Columbus, it&#8217;s actually over. It&#8217;s over 100% back. More people are back.
I think the real question is that&#8230; I don&#8217;t think we&#8217;re ever going to see the office come back the way it was. I think this has been an ongoing shift. And if you look at this trend of remote work, it did triple. But it had been going up before the pandemic. It hit about five or six percent of people working remotely. Now it&#8217;s about 18 percent, best figures we have. I mean, that still means 82% of the people go to the office sometime. But I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s going to be Monday through Friday. I think it&#8217;s going to be a struggle.
Stephen Henderson: And it&#8217;s so different for us because we spent the ten years before the pandemic repairing a downtown that has lost all of its office energy. We had all of these empty buildings. People were not down there a lot. We really did double down on the idea that it should be a traditional downtown again.  I think it&#8217;s a little more distressing for us that that investment and all that time, now, maybe needs to be retooled to do something different.
Richard Florida: I&#8217;ve been in and around downtown Detroit since the late seventies. I&#8217;m a kid from Newark, New Jersey. A downtown that was more troubled than Detroit at its worst moment. Look, I think the hard slog was what you did. The combination of deindustrialization, factory closures, loss of the economic function, and then you take suburbanization or white flight, whichever one you want to call it. De-industrialization and de-population devastated. There were a bunch of parking lots, a couple of buildings, and a lot of abandoned structures.
If you think about what happened here over the past decade, you&#8217;ve done a lot. I don&#8217;t think this is quite as bad. And really, I&#8217;ve now been studying the history of business, Central Business Districts. It&#8217;s not like they emerged in 1920 and stayed static. They have been invented- There&#8217;s a book. Robert Fogelson wrote this book around the year 2000 called &#8220;Downtown: Its Rise and Fall.&#8221; That was the sub-title. The rise and fall. And then we brought them back in the 2000s.
The downtown office work area is not going to be the same. But I think the downtown is an entertainment center, recreational center, and social center. I like to call it, not a central business district, but a central connectivity district. And then converting some into residences. I think that the more people who live downtown&#8230; One thing we found in the pandemic, neighborhoods in urban areas where people lived did better than ones where people just worked. So I think our next move is going to have to be creating more live. And the other one is, is making our downtowns more family-friendly, which is going to be another big challenge.
Stephen Henderson: Yes. And that was what I was going to ask. If we want to repopulate downtowns with residents, the way that we&#8217;re building right now doesn&#8217;t really do it. We&#8217;re building a lot of 500-square-foot studios, those kinds of things. If you have children, you want a two-bedroom, or maybe you want a three-bedroom. We have almost no three-bedroom apartments being built in downtown Detroit.
Richard Florida: And the same as in Philadelphia or Cleveland or even&#8230; Well, not so much Chicago and certainly not New York. But I think that in America, the downtown has been seen as either a place for the young, you know what I&#8217;m saying, kind of a hipster person who wants an urban experience, wants to go out, wants to meet other people, have friends, go on dates, or the empty nester whose kids have gone off and want to get rid of the big house and have a condo or an apartment.
Our downtowns, because of the legacy of not investing enough in our urban schools and because of the closure of many private and parochial schools that were in downtowns, they have a schooling deficit. So I think on the one hand, it&#8217;s bigger apartments, multifamily apartments that are family-friendly, that are not like, your kids can&#8217;t make noise and there&#8217;s no recreational room. But also reinvesting in schools.
I do think that&#8217;s one of the decent things New York City has done. New York City has done a pretty good job, not a perfect job of kind of upgrading schools and at least giving families urban schooling options. I think over time, if you ask me, as we repopulate our downtowns and build more residences, they&#8217;re not going to be fully repopulated or they&#8217;re not going to be balanced unless we can start to get more families back to the urban center.
Stephen Henderson: Well, here in metro Detroit, that bumps up against the other real issue we have which is inclusion and diversity. Making sure that, everybody feels like there&#8217;s an opportunity to participate in downtown. With housing, that seems doubly important.
Richard Florida: Yeah. And I mean urban centers bear more costs. One of the things that Detroit has been very good about is trying, not always succeeding, putting a focus on equity and inclusion. Whenever I&#8217;ve worked here or advised here, I&#8217;d say put equity and inclusion, inclusive development, and inclusive prosperity. The statistics are pretty grim, right?
Detroit city residents have half the median incomes of their suburban counterparts. I think it&#8217;s 27% live in a middle-class household versus 40% in the suburbs. And the really daunting one I saw in this Detroit Future City report, 5% of people in the city live in a middle-class neighborhood compared to, even if you have less income, 60% of the people in the suburbs live in a middle-class neighborhood with the kind of institutions. So the city has more cost, it has more poverty, more social services, has to invest more in schools. But I think this is the pivot we have to make as a society. And if we&#8217;re going to rebuild our cities, it&#8217;s either that or we&#8217;re not going to have cities that function.
So the next step in our cities is going to be they have to be more than just places for young people and empty nesters. More for just workforce commuters. They&#8217;re going to have to be rebuilt as more inclusive communities, with single people, with empty nesters, with workers and commuters, but with families.
Stephen Henderson: If you had to think of two things that maybe we&#8217;re not thinking of that we probably have to do in Detroit or in any downtown to keep getting over the pandemic and getting back to where we are, what would they be?
Richard Florida: I think just rethinking. The idea of a central business district, we have to get away from it. We know this. And if you look at where downtown is growing, it&#8217;s not just the central business district, it&#8217;s the Cass Corridor, it&#8217;s Corktown, it&#8217;s over near Eastern Market. All these areas. City after city, the downtown has kind of morphed out of business.
The hottest parts of New York, the hottest parts of Chicago are not the center core. So think about, not a central business district, but a central entertainment district, a central innovation district, a central what I call connectivity district, where people come to connect. The other one, I&#8217;d say&#8230; My mentor was a woman named Jane Jacobs. She wrote her first essay. She wrote many books later. Her first essay she wrote in 1951. Roughly, then. Over half a century ago. The title of that essay was not Downtown is for Offices. Downtown is for business. The title was Downtown is for People. I think that&#8217;s the key. Downtown is for people. We&#8217;ve been trying that for a half century. Now&#8217;s the time I think, we have to make it a reality.
Stephen Henderson: Richard Florida, it&#8217;s always great to have you here in Detroit and share your ideas with us. Thanks for being here.
Richard Florida: Thanks for having me.
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What do workers want post-COVID? Strategic Staffing Solutions weighs in

For nearly three years, many employees have been working remotely because of the pandemic. Now, whether employers are choosing to stay fully remote, implement a hybrid model or make a full return to the office, several businesses are starting to make decisions about their post-pandemic workplace environments and requirements. But what do the employees want?  
Strategic Staffing Solutions <a href="https://www.strategicstaff.com/meet-cindy-pasky-founder-president-and-ceo/#:~:text=Cindy%20Pasky%20founded%20Strategic%20Staffing,core%20part%20of%20the%20company's" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President and CEO Cindy Pasky</a> sits down with One Detroit <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/about/contributors/#nolan">contributor Nolan Finley</a> of <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2646740001/nolan-finley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Detroit News</a> at the <a href="https://www.detroitchamber.com/detroit-policy-conference/dpc-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Detroit Policy Conference</a> to learn more about the disruption COVID-19 caused to Detroit’s workforce, as well as how employees and employers are navigating the post-pandemic landscape.   
They talk about the increased number of people taking on gig economy and/or entrepreneurial ventures, employees’ shift in perspective, the organization’s efforts to find jobs for veterans and <a href="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/one-detroit/returning-citizens-disproportionately-locked-out-of-employment-michigans-workforce/">returning citizens</a>, and the importance of those efforts to the organization. Plus, she gives her predictions for the future of Detroit’s job market and workforce development. 
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Nolan Finley, The Detroit News: So we&#8217;re joined now by Cynthia Pasky, the chairman of Strategic Staffing Solutions, a longtime Detroit company, a longtime Detroit supporter. Cindy, thank you for joining us.
Cindy Pasky, CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions: Oh, thank you, Nolan. It&#8217;s a pleasure to be here.
Nolan Finley: Cindy, your company provides workers for a lot of different kinds of companies. Tech business, other businesses, insurance companies. We went through this horrible workforce disruption in the pandemic. A lot of people dropped out. It&#8217;s hard to find workers. Has the ship righted? Are people coming back to work, are people looking for jobs again, and are employers looking for employees?
Cindy Pasky: Well, employers never stopped looking. In certain industries, they never stopped looking. So finance, energy, health care. They always had to look. Some employers obviously stop retail, transportation, things like that. So employers are continuing to look. They have a greater comfort level now as to getting their work done. The type of employees that are willing to come back, your high-tech workers, your finance people, your health care people. They&#8217;re looking for jobs. They want to engage, but they were with industries that kept working along through the pandemic.
I think part of what I don&#8217;t see a lot of conversation around is a lot of individuals found a way to make a living through the gray economy. And perhaps it&#8217;s not as lucrative as when they had a position, but it has the flexibility of their own schedule, their own roles, whether it&#8217;s being a person driving an Uber, delivering, or whether it&#8217;s cutting hair in their basement. So we still see a challenge with individuals that have said, I&#8217;m not sure I actually want to step back and take this position full time at the salon or take this position at the restaurant. I can make an income this way.
Nolan Finley: Flexibility is sort of the keyword in employment, right? The sort of business you run, where you take workers and put them with companies for a short period of time or maybe a long period of time. But not, I&#8217;m signing up for a lifetime job.
Cindy Pasky: Exactly.
Nolan Finley: I&#8217;m going to work here for a while, then maybe over here. Does that seem to be where workers are going today? They want that variety or flexibility.
Cindy Pasky: They want the variety. They want the flexibility. And I think one of the things that happened during the pandemic is they lost some of the fear of having that flexibility and having that variety. And they recognize that if they have a skill, they&#8217;re a valuable commodity and they don&#8217;t have to stay somewhere for ten years or 15 years.
Someone&#8217;s going to see value in what they bring and provide them another opportunity. So while it was a very fearful situation for so many reasons, one of the things that happened is people went, my talent has value. I shouldn&#8217;t be afraid to ask for what&#8217;s important to me and I shouldn&#8217;t assume I won&#8217;t find that next opportunity.
Nolan Finley: For a long time, people coming into these temporary positions at places like Ford or Blue Cross were sort of looked at as second-tier workers. Not full partners, if you will. Has that changed?
Cindy Pasky In some industries, specifically, it has changed. I think your energy industry. We have a very large energy customer that&#8217;s headquartered between Houston and California. And they refer to their talent as where the location is and who the partner is. Is it the customer&#8217;s talent in Houston, the customer&#8217;s talent in the Philippines, or the customer&#8217;s talent in Argentina? Is it ASTRI&#8217;s talent in Houston or ASTRI&#8217;s talent in Lithuania? So they don&#8217;t distinguish at all whether it&#8217;s their team member or their partner&#8217;s team member. All they say is who has the talent and what country are we looking for this talent to get our work done?
Nolan Finley: Obviously, demand is booming. Your company has grown tremendously over the years. You&#8217;re in how many countries? How many cities?
Cindy Pasky: We&#8217;re in 16 countries now. We opened in the Philippines during the pandemic. We have consultants working in Argentina, which we accomplished during the pandemic. And we just opened in Poland. And we have consultants in 48 states and brick-and-mortar in 23.
Nolan Finley: So how often do you put employees with a company, and they end up staying long-term at that company, taking jobs with that employer?
Cindy Pasky: In our world, the way that works is you work that out with the customer before the work begins because it&#8217;s a different interviewing process, right? You wouldn&#8217;t want to interview someone who has the mindset that they don&#8217;t want to hire in, and then you disappoint the customer when the customer offers them a job.
So you have to decide upfront and then you look for talent that says, yes, I&#8217;d like to have the opportunity to then convert. Each case is different, but it has to be pre-defined for us. That&#8217;s the ultimate compliment, right? If we did such a good job, the customer wants to hire the talent, then it means we really know what they need.
Nolan Finley: So you see why this is a good deal for employers. They can fill a need without long-term obligations. Why is it a good deal for the people taking the job?
Cindy Pasky: It&#8217;s a good deal because they have an opportunity to understand the environment, they&#8217;re going to be a part of, decide that they can bring value, understand the career paths that are there versus the career path and consulting, and know that they&#8217;ve earned an opportunity for that position. But they don&#8217;t have&#8230; On day one of the new job, they already have their orientation, they know people, they can bring value, and they also understand where they could guide themselves through to go forward.
Nolan Finley: What&#8217;s the average amount of time someone stays with your company taking jobs in different ways?
Cindy Pasky: We track it two ways. We track it for our core overhead team, which is our back office, payroll, and finance. That average tenure is 13 years. The average tenure with our consultants is between five and six. It&#8217;s pretty high.
Nolan Finley: You&#8217;ve had to be very innovative in staffing and finding people to take these jobs. You&#8217;ve been sort of a pioneer both in hiring veterans and in hiring former prison inmates, returning citizens. Why is that important to you and how has it worked out?
Cindy Pasky: It&#8217;s important because we believe&#8230; One of our pillars is to provide people an opportunity to change their station in life. And we live that every single day. We believe that when you look at a veteran, they have sacrificed part of their life to ensure that we have the freedoms that we believe in, that we need, and that we desire. They should have barriers removed to offset the fact that they weren&#8217;t in the workforce with someone their age for X number of years. They start out of the gate four years behind.
Nolan Finley: And returning citizens?
Cindy Pasky: And returning citizens. When someone&#8217;s gone through and said, I recognize that I&#8217;ve made a mistake, I have done what I need to do to rectify that, I have gathered a skill, and I want to be part of my family and I want to be part of the community. It would be so unfortunate if somebody didn&#8217;t recognize that they should be given that opportunity.
Nolan Finley: Do you run into hesitancy with employers when you try to place returning citizens?
Cindy Pasky: We used to but we have to&#8230; Remember we have a different customer base, so it&#8217;s focused on certain industries, but we&#8217;ve also been very upfront about it. And we create ways for them to do that. So we&#8217;ll hire them as our employees. We can have them work in one of our development centers. We can take all of the risk, which we will gladly do. And then six months to a year down the road, the customer&#8217;s like, you were right, now I want to hire this person. So it&#8217;s been a success. But we remove barriers not just for the person but for the customer.
Nolan Finley: As we said at the beginning, longtime Detroit chairman. You&#8217;re looking at Detroit post-pandemic. What do you see over the next five years?
Cindy Pasky: Oh, that&#8217;s a really good question. I wish I could see Detroit over the next five years. You know, where I see&#8230; We still don&#8217;t have enough jobs. We don&#8217;t have enough layers of jobs to have Detroiters go to work. We don&#8217;t have enough jobs, still, coming into our state and into our city.
I co-chair the mayor&#8217;s Workforce Board. I chair the governor&#8217;s Workforce Board. So I don&#8217;t say that this is an issue and not try and be part of the solution. But we don&#8217;t. We don&#8217;t have the right combination of jobs. I think everybody should have an opportunity to work. We continue to make success with that, and I believe Detroit will continue to prosper.
Nolan Finley: Cindy Pasky, chairman of Strategic Staffing Solutions, thanks for being with us today.
Cindy Pasky: Thank you, Nolan.
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What do workers want from a post-pandemic workforce? Strategic Staffing Solutions weighs in

Ford School hosts Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson | One Detroit

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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the University of Michigan <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ford School of Public Policy</a> welcomes former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.
<a href="https://www.dhs.gov/jeh-johnson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Johnson</a> will kick off the event by reflecting on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and what that means to him as a fellow Morehouse Man. Following his remarks, he’ll sit down for a conversation with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes alongside Ford School faculty experts to reflect on his work with the <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Department of Homeland Security</a> and <a href="https://www.defense.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Department of Defense</a> through questions submitted from the Ford School community on policy issues ranging from immigration to civil liberties.
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-28618" src="https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jeh_Johnson_official_DHS_portrait-144x180.jpeg" alt="Jeh Johnson" width="200" height="250" />Jeh Johnson is a partner in the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &amp; Garrison, LLP, who in public life was Secretary of Homeland Security (2013-2017), General Counsel of the Department of Defense (2009-2012), General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force (1998-2001), and an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York (1989-1991).
As Secretary of Homeland Security, Johnson was the head of the third largest cabinet department of the U.S. government, consisting of 230,000 personnel and 22 components, including TSA, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Services, U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Coast Guard, the Secret Service, and FEMA.
As General Counsel of the Department of Defense, Johnson is credited with being the legal architect for the U.S. military’s counterterrorism efforts in the Obama Administration. In 2010, Johnson co-authored the report that paved the way for the repeal of the Don&#8217;t Ask, Don&#8217;t Tell by Congress later that year.
Johnson is a 2022 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a 2021 recipient of the American Lawyer’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as “an American statesman [who] has devoted his career to the public interest,” and a 2018 recipient of the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award, presented at the Reagan Presidential Library, for “contribut[ing] greatly to the defense of our nation,” and “guiding us through turbulent times with courage and wisdom.”
In private life, in addition to practicing law, Johnson is on the board of directors of Lockheed Martin, U.S. Steel, the Council on Foreign Relations, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, the Center for a New American Security, and is a trustee of Columbia University. Johnson is a regular commentator on NBC, CBS, MSNBC, CNN, FOX, Bloomberg TV and other news networks. Johnson is a graduate of Morehouse College (1979) and Columbia Law School (1982) and the recipient of 12 honorary degrees.
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Watch former Michigan Reps. Andy Levin and Peter Meijer discuss voters&#8217; confidence in democracy live at 4 p.m. Jan. 12</h2>
Democracy has been increasingly contested around the world. A majority of Americans are not satisfied with how democratic systems in the United States are functioning. In a climate of deep partisan antagonism and widespread misinformation, confidence in our elections has been declining for a myriad of reasons. The real-world implications of this moment cannot be overstated.
Join us for a conversation hosted at the Ford School by <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Carter Center</a> and the <a href="https://geraldrfordfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerald R. Ford Foundation</a> that tackles how to buttress voter confidence in our democracy. Former Michigan U.S. Representatives Andy Levin (D-MI) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) and Amb (ret) Susan D. Page, Michigan Law and Ford School professor from practice and Carter Center trustee, will explore the bipartisan challenge of restoring faith in our democratic systems and highlight ways individuals can be part of the solution as we work together to uphold the standards of our democracy.
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<h2>About this Event</h2>
This event is hosted at the University of Michigan as a partnership between The Carter Center and the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. Political rivals and close collaborators, Presidents Carter and Ford held a shared understanding of the sanctity of our democratic systems.
Since its founding in 1982, The Carter Center has focused its efforts outside the United States. Drawing from this expertise, the organization has shifted attention to the challenges faced in the United States. The Center’s Democracy Program supports U.S. elections by bolstering democratic norms and values, increasing trust and understanding of the electoral process, and responding to the challenges posed by mis-, dis- and mal-information.
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation has long partnered with the Ford School on educational programming that serves the public interest. The Foundation advances the principle that public order requires the cultivation of virtue within both the citizenry and political leaders. Its emphasis on civic education, civility, personal and political integrity, service to community and nation, political cooperation and compromise, and courage reflects the life and career of President Ford.
<h2>How to attend</h2>
This event will be held at the Gerald Ford School of Public Policy&#8217;s Weill Hall, 735 S. State St., Ann Arbor, in the Annenberg Auditorium, and also be available via livestream on this page.
<h2>Sponsors</h2>
This event is hosted at the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in partnership with The Carter Center and the Gerald R. Ford Foundation, with support from U-M Democracy &amp; Debate and the U-M Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), and our media partners at Detroit Public Television (DPTV). 
<a href="https://www.dptv.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Public TV</a> proudly partners with the University of Michigan <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy</a> to bring you this livestream.
With generous support from the Tuft Family Foundation.
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