Stephen Henderson

5 days ago | bridgedetroit.com | Stephen Henderson

The 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference last week brought together leaders to discuss key issues Michigan is facing. One Detroit contributors Zoe Clark, Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley talk with key government, business, educational and philanthropic leaders and hear from attendees at the conference about the current successes and challenges in the state.

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett |Christine Ferretti |Bryce Huffman |Stephen Henderson

BridgeDetroit is at the Mackinac Policy Conference this week to learn more about the future leadership of Detroit. Five of the nine mayoral candidates were invited to a debate at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Watch the livestream here. The debate will feature former Police Chief James Craig, City Council Member Fred Durhal III, former nonprofit CEO and Council President Saunteel Jenkins, Triumph Church Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. and Council President Mary Sheffield.

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Stephen Henderson

Detroit’s faith-based community is helping address the escalating mental health crisis among Black youth. Experts say mental health challenges have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exposure to social media and systemic inequities. The latest report from the U.S. Office of Minority Health shows suicide is the third leading cause of death among African Americans ages 10-24.

2 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Stephen Henderson

Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor the country’s fallen heroes. People can commemorate the holiday with the “Our War Too: Women in Service” exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum. Plus, there are ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a Detroit City Football Club game.

2 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Stephen Henderson

Two veteran journalists with vastly different political views have a new book coming out titled “The Civility Book: A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide.” In their book, Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley — both One Detroit contributors — encourage people to find value in their disagreements. “This book … is about our experiences together,” Finley said.