Jonathan Shead, Author at One Detroit

BridgeDetroit | Michigan Black Lawmakers to Sue Redistricting Commission Over New Maps

Jan 5, 2022

A contingent of 15 Detroit Black lawmakers and leaders announced Monday they will sue the Michigan redistricting commission over recently approved state legislative and congressional maps. In a media event in Detroit, the lawmakers — including six incumbents and two former state representatives — argued the maps dilute the power of Black residents in the city of Detroit and violate the Voting Rights Act, the 1965 law designed to allow minorities to elect candidates of their choosing.

BridgeDetroit | Congressional Map Adopted by Michigan Panel Gives Democrats 7-6 Edge

Jan 4, 2022

In a historic vote, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission last week adopted its first congressional map, which will last 10 years. If voting patterns from the 2020 election hold, the map would favor Democrats in seven districts and Republicans in six.

1/04/2022 – American Black Journal: Recounting the Capitol Insurrection and 2021’s Best Stories

Jan 3, 2022

Host Stephen Henderson hears how it felt to be inside the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection one year ago from Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, and the impact the 2020 election had leading up to that day. Plus, Stephen reflects on the best guests and stories on the show in 2021.

Michigan State University President Discusses Future for Spartan Community

Dec 28, 2021

The Detroit Economic Center welcomed Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., President of Michigan State University, on Monday, December 6, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel as the 16th speaker in DEC history. In a fireside chat with WJR Radio’s Paul W. Smith, Dr. Stanley discussed “Leading The Way Forward: MSU Today and Tomorrow” and answered questions from the audience.

BridgeDetroit | Here’s What the Michigan Redistricting Panel Discussed in Secret

Dec 28, 2021

Unpack the seven memos released by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, who formerly kept the memos secret claiming attorney-client privilege to keep the information private. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that by doing so the commission violated the state’s constitution.

One Detroit’s Top Stories from 2021

Dec 28, 2021

Over the past year the One Detroit team has explored, investigated and heard the challenges, success and what if’s from our Southeast Michigan community, and we’ve amplified those stories. Let’s take a look back at some of the top stories our team created in 2021.

Author: Jonathan Shead

BridgeDetroit | Michigan Black Lawmakers to Sue Redistricting Commission Over New Maps

BridgeDetroit | Congressional Map Adopted by Michigan Panel Gives Democrats 7-6 Edge

1/04/2022 – American Black Journal: Recounting the Capitol Insurrection and 2021’s Best Stories

Michigan State University President Discusses Future for Spartan Community

BridgeDetroit | Here’s What the Michigan Redistricting Panel Discussed in Secret

One Detroit’s Top Stories from 2021

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