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On July 31, 1987, the Detroit People Mover took its maiden voyage around the downtown area. Almost four decades later, the People Mover frequently gets a bad rap. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the elevated rail was supposed to be the start of something much bigger. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
Severe weather came through Southeastern Michigan Wednesday afternoon. And as we hear from WWJ's Brooke Allen and Tony Ortiz, residents are dealing with downed trees and power outages.
Amazon is bringing a new twist to an old site in Detroit. The e-commerce giant cut the ribbon on a new fulfillment center on the city's east side today, located on the old Michigan State Fairgrounds. WWJ's Ryan Marshall reports from the scene.
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There is a proposal in front of the Detroit City Council to rename Hart Plaza in the name of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While some debate the legacies of Sen. Phil Hart and Rev. Dr King, the name isn't what makes the spot so special. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into a Detroit hotspot. (PHOTO: Christopher Bjorn/USA Today)
Stellantis operates a 100+ acre facility on Detroit's east side, the Mack Assembly Plant. Since it expanded in 2021, Mack Assembly has been hit with multiple environmental violations. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark meets some neighbors who are complaining of a harsh smell with irritated eyes and lungs. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA TODAY)
Prostitution is illegal in 49 states. But in Metro Detroit's Washtenaw County, the prosecutor has stopped prosecuting prostitutes and those caught with prostitutes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the changing views on prostitution. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
This week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Dr. Christal Lawson, the Founder and Owner of CLE Strategic Solutions, LLC.
Following the unexpected passing of both Reverend JoAnn Watson and Brenda Hill, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about self-care and protecting your spirit during times of grief. Dr. Lawson has been helping individuals, families, and youth heal from their grief and find their life’s purpose for over 27 years. Dr. Watson has learned through her studies and personal experiences how to move from surviving to thriving.
For more information about Dr. Christal and her work, click here.
FOR HOT TAKES:
SEX WORKER SCANDAL ADDS TO FRUSTRATION WITH DETROIT POLICE OVERSIGHT BODY
DETROIT SET TO RECEIVE $210 MILLION FROM LARGEST-EVER MICHIGAN BUDGET
In June, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan's 2024 budget into law, totaling almost $82 billion. $30 million is earmarked for Detroit freeway cameras and on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark delves into not only the privacy concerns but the governmental transparency concerns as well. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
This week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Kevin Davidson, the Director of Design and Fabrication at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Donna and Orlando spoke with Kevin about the 40th annual African World Festival, taking place in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza, July 14-16th. As a 40-year employee, Kevin has had the opportunity to experience every festival since its inception. While recording, Donna and Orlando also learned of Rev. JoAnn Watson’s passing and took the time to honor the life and legacy of the lifelong community activist.
For more information about the African World Festival, click here.
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FEDS CHARGE DETROIT MAN IN APPARENT STRANGULATION DEATH OF WYNTER COLE-SMITH
HILL HARPER DECLARES SENATE RUN IN MICHIGAN, CHALLENGING SLOTKIN
This week, Authentically Detroit sat down with the Attorney General of Minnesota, Keith Ellison.
Donna and Orlando spoke with Keith about the recent Supreme Court decisions and his new book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence. As Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith led the decision to bring charges against George Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin. Keith also explains some of the barriers to holding police officers accountable and how we can shift police culture.
For more information about Keith and his work, click here.
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COALITION ASKS FEDS TO INVESTIGATE CLAIM THAT THAT DETROIT POLICE HAVE A PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT
U.S. SUPREME COURT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION BAN ALREADY PLAYING OUT IN MICHIGAN
Starting July 1, Michigan's new distracted driving law went into effect. Now, drivers statewide can be pulled over if a law enforcement officer sees them with a phone in their hand. On a new edition of 'Sunday Conversations', WWJ's Zach Clark sits down with Michigan State Police First Lt. Mike Shaw to get the ins and outs of the new law (PHOTO: Michigan State Police)
The City of Detroit is one of the biggest by physical area in the country. Because of great population loss, the city is covered in vacant lots. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details a plan from the mayor to bring solar farms to some of those empty lots. But at what cost? (PHOTO: Getty Images)
According to the Transportation Improvement Association, nearly 6,000 people were injured in distracted driving crashes in 2022 causing 57 deaths across Michigan. This Friday, June 30, a new distracted driving law goes into effect statewide. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what is different in the new law and how that impacts drivers. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
In the same week, Detroit will celebrate both Juneteenth and the anniversary of The Detroit Walk To Freedom where Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first gives his 'I Have A Dream Speech'. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks back to the Civil Rights movement in Detroit and one of the churches that was central in driving the movement. (PHOTO: Dan Ernsberger/USA Today)
For the third time in five months, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Europe working to court businesses to bring industry to Michigan. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark not only analyzes if the trips are worth it, but also if there is another motivating factor.
Editor's note: In response to this story, a spokesperson for the governor's office clarified that these trips are funded through the MEDC Foundation, which is non-state funds. (PHOTO: Rodney Coleman-Robinson/USA Today)
This week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Doctoral Candidate, Aya Waller-Bey
Orlando spoke with Aya about her research and work around the impact of trauma narratives in college admissions. As a doctoral candidate, her dissertation research examines how Black students make how Black students make sense of narratives constructed in college personal statements and how Black students respond to racialized expectations to narrate trauma in college personal statements.
For more information about Aya and her work, click here.
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INCINERATOR DEMO ON TRACK FOR SUNDAY DESPITE SOME RESIDENT PUSHBACK
FEWER SUMMER SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR DETROIT FAMILIES AS DISTRICT SCALES BACK
Federal prosecutors have unveiled dozens of charges against former President Donald Trump, saying he mishandled classified information after leaving the White House and then lied about it. Trump denies all wrongdoing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what's next for the former President and what it might to do his current campaign. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/USA Today//Detroit Free Press)
Last week, Authentically Detroit took over the Mackinac Policy Conference!
Donna and Orlando conducted interviews on-site at the conference with some of the state and city’s most influential power brokers. This series is broken up into three parts and as always features candid conversations centering residents’ perspectives on the policies that most impact us!
Part One:
Garland Gilchrist, Lt. Gov., State of Michigan
Leona Holly Medley, Joe Louis Greenway
Angelique Power and Skillman Foundation Youth, Skillman Foundation
Part Two:
Kat Stafford, Associated Press
Nicole Wells Stallworth, Children’s Center
Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press
Part Three:
Portia Roberson, Focus: HOPE
Khalilah Burt Gatson, Song Foundation
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County Health Department
Kim Trent, Michigan Department of Labor and Opportunity
Pierre Batton, JP Morgan Chase
Last week, Authentically Detroit took over the Mackinac Policy Conference!
Donna and Orlando conducted interviews on-site at the conference with some of the state and city’s most influential power brokers. This series is broken up into three parts and as always features candid conversations centering residents’ perspectives on the policies that most impact us!
Part One:
Garland Gilchrist, Lt. Gov., State of Michigan
Leona Holly Medley, Joe Louis Greenway
Angelique Power and Skillman Foundation Youth, Skillman Foundation
Part Two:
Kat Stafford, Associated Press
Nicole Wells Stallworth, Children’s Center
Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press
Part Three:
Portia Roberson, Focus: HOPE
Khalilah Burt Gatson, Song Foundation
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County Health Department
Kim Trent, Michigan Department of Labor and Opportunity
Pierre Batton, JP Morgan Chase
Last week, Authentically Detroit took over the Mackinac Policy Conference!
Donna and Orlando conducted interviews on-site at the conference with some of the state and city’s most influential power brokers. This series is broken up into three parts and as always features candid conversations centering residents’ perspectives on the policies that most impact us!
Part One:
Garland Gilchrist, Lt. Gov., State of Michigan
Leona Holly Medley, Joe Louis Greenway
Angelique Power and Skillman Foundation Youth, Skillman Foundation
Part Two:
Kat Stafford, Associated Press
Nicole Wells Stallworth, Children’s Center
Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press
Part Three:
Portia Roberson, Focus: HOPE
Khalilah Burt Gatson, Song Foundation
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County Health Department
Kim Trent, Michigan Department of Labor and Opportunity
Pierre Batton, JP Morgan Chase
Representatives met Tuesday in Washington to discuss a bill that would mandate automakers to include AM radios in all new vehicles, something some carmakers have stopped doing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into the battle to make a simple, affordable electric vehicle. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
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