Jonathan Shead, Author at One Detroit

12/14/21: American Black Journal – Bentor Harbor Water Crisis, Homeless Youth Campaign

Dec 14, 2021

Host Stephen Henderson talks with stakeholders from Benton Harbor about the lead-contaminated water crisis currently affecting the city and its residents. They discuss aging infrastructure, the impacts of unsafe drinking water, and possible solutions. Plus, the Detroit Phoenix Center shares its latest campaign, “One Night Without a Bed,” which raises awareness and donations for the 4.2 million youth who experience homelessness each year.

BridgeDetroit | Uncovering Sarah Elizabeth Ray, ‘Detroit’s Other Rosa Parks’

Dec 14, 2021

Every Black Detroiter who spent summers on the nostalgic Boblo island giggling on the carousel or swinging in the dance hall should thank Sarah Elizabeth Ray. After being denied a seat on one of the segregated Boblo boat in 1945 because she was Black, she fought all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and won. Her case paved the way for the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, which ruled segregation in public schools as unconstitutional.

Friendship Circle’s Holiday Market Supports Special Needs Artists

Dec 13, 2021

Filled with bright notebooks, fun T-shirts, water bottles and more artistic creations, the Friendship Circle’s Soul Studio Holiday Market gives special needs adults the opportunity to be creative and share their work with the public. The One Detroit team took a trip to check out what’s included in this year’s holiday market, as well as the studio’s latest exhibit, “Community Ties.”

ArtLab J hosts 10th Annual Winter Gala

Dec 13, 2021

One Detroit’s Arts + Culture team gets a behind the scenes look at home dancers from ArtLab J in Detroit are preparing for the non-profit dance organization’s upcoming 10th annual Winter Gala, themed ‘You Are Beautiful.’ The organization has connected individuals of all ages and abilities through the power of dance since 2012.

Marvel comic author Saladin Ahmed discusses his Spider-Man series, independent work and diversity in comics

Dec 13, 2021

One Detroit Editor Chris Jordan sits down with Eisner Award winning, Detroit-based Marvel comic book author Saladin Ahmed at Vault of Midnight Comics in Detroit for a wide ranging discussion about his upcoming new Spider-Man series, ‘The Spine-Tingling Spider-Man,’ writing for other Marvel comics, his independent work and more.

Christy McDonald to Step Down as Weekly Anchor of Detroit Public TV’s ‘One Detroit’

Dec 10, 2021

Christy McDonald, the longtime anchor and managing editor of “One Detroit,” has announced her intention to leave that position in mid-January, in order to devote more time to expanding her career pursuits. McDonald created and transformed “One Detroit” into a leading model of local journalism, shot mainly on location and deeply rooted in the diverse communities of Metro Detroit.