# Detroit This Week: Fighting for Clean Air, City Growth, and Cultural Celebrations
Discover the pulse of Detroit in this engaging episode of "The Word on the Streets" with host Morgan Riley. Listen as we explore Southwest Detroit's powerful environmental justice protests against pollution regulation rollbacks, highlighting how these changes disproportionately impact minority and low-income communities already facing health challenges.
We celebrate positive city growth with Mayor Duggan's announcement of 7,000 new residents annually and exciting housing developments reshaping Detroit's skyline. The episode also spotlights Michelle Harris, owner of historic Baker's Keyboard Lounge, and her inspiring work nurturing young musical talent in the world's oldest jazz club.
Get your weekend plans sorted with our rundown of Detroit's vibrant cultural events, including the free Concert of Colors world music festival and the African World Festival at Hart Plaza. From community activism to cultural celebrations, this episode captures the resilience, creativity, and determination that define Detroit today.
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