Moving from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
National Native News Much of the country recognizes today as Columbus Day. Many workers, especially along the eastern seaboard, get work...
Hundreds Still Awaiting Vindication After Being Accused of Unemployment Fraud
State Officials say most of the people accused of fraudulently filing unemployment claims due to a computer snafu, have been paid...
State Representative on Legislative Black Caucus Meeting with State Police Chief
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Late last week the head of the Michigan State Police met with members of the Michigan...
Michigan Political Group Works to End Gerrymandering
Vince_Lamb/CC A Michigan political group is working to put a proposal on the November 2018 ballot that would end gerrymandering...
Voter Guide: Detroit Mayoral Candidates [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Mike Duggan The Challenger: Coleman Young II MIKE DUGGAN Age: 59 Experience: Current mayor of Detroit, former CEO of Detroit...
The Progressive Underground Show 234 feat. TOKiMONSTA & CORNELIUS HARRIS (Underground Resistance)
Tokimonsta Music Tonight's The Progressive Underground features an exclusive in-studio interview with international producer/recording artist TOKiMONSTA along with tracks from...
Grants Available for Removing or Upgrading Michigan Dams
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting proposals for grants that would support removals or upgrades of dams. The...
New Community Center to Open at Detroit School
The Ford Motor Co. Fund is bringing a center to Detroit's east side to help increase educational opportunities for students...
Mark Clementz: Grower of Giants
Big things are happening in Holly—literally. The city is home to Mark Clementz, owner of WorldwideGiantGrowers.com, and his record-breaking pumpkins....
Duggan, Leonard Unveil Contentious Auto Insurance Bill at Critical Points in Campaigns
WDET//Michigan House GOP Michigan has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation. A bipartisan group of lawmakers...
Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, and Gun Control — Detroit Today Breaks Down Week’s News
Jake Neher/WDET This week President Donald Trump flew to Puerto Rico to see how the U.S. territory was impacted by...
New Book Explores Slavery in Detroit
Jake Neher/WDET Discussion about slavery in the United States is usually in the context of the American south and the legacy of...