May 5, 2020
Authentically Detroit is a BridgeDetroit partner podcast that tells the stories of Detroiters' lives through exposition and interview. In this episode, hosts Orlando Bailey and Donna Givens explore the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan prisons where there are over 1,800 confirmed cases of coronavirus and former inmates contend that it is virtually impossible to social distance behind bars. Shaka Senghor, noted author and media personality, Victoria Burton-Harris, attorney and contender for Wayne County Prosecutor, and Yusef Shakur, co-director of the Michigan Roundtable For Diversity and Inclusion are featured guests in this episode.
After death threats, Michigan rep punished for saying Trumpers should ‘pay’
Republican leaders on Wednesday stripped Rep. Cynthia Johnson of her committee assignments after she posted a video on Facebook saying Trump supporters should ‘be careful.’ Johnson has faced death threats for a week following a hearing on claims of voter fraud.
Latino contractors seek bigger piece of southwest Detroit’s building boom
Word-of-mouth referrals and neighborhood work can keep Spanish-speaking builders busy, but many now aim for bigger jobs. An industry-focused group is helping them make business plans and grow.
Detroit population continues to decline, according to Census estimate
The upcoming count will offer a better understanding of Detroit’s demographic changes but the state's largest city is grappling with a low response rate for Census 2020.
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Narcotics dealers aren't people. Deal with it.
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