Orville Hubbard. Lewis Cass. What Happens When Michigan’s Problematic Past Catches Up?
America’s problematic past of racism, slavery and systemic oppression often finds itself fossilized in our street names, statues and buildings...
Orville Hubbard. Lewis Cass. What Happens When Michigan’s Problematic Past Catches Up?
America’s problematic past of racism, slavery and systemic oppression often finds itself fossilized in our street names, statues and buildings...
Gov. Whitmer Pledges to Address Systemic Racism In Michigan
Michigan is at a critical point for its ability to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. For weeks, the state has been...
“The Yellow House” Author Sarah Broom On Ritual, Home and Careful Placemaking
WDET’s Book Club is back for a third year, and this summer’s selection is Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” a formative...
Rep. Kildee: “People of Flint Deserve Their Day in Court”
Last week, a divided Michigan Supreme Court declared that state government departments, former Gov. Rick Snyder and the emergency managers...
Pop Culture Gets Mental Illness Wrong. Here’s How to Shift the Narrative.
The portrayal of mental illness in pop culture is often volatile, stigmatized and inaccurate, says Dr. Vasilis Pozios, M.D., an...
Michigan Secretary of State: “Everyone Who Wanted to Vote Was Able to Vote” In Primaries
The public has become accustomed to election results rolling in shortly after polls close, with analysis of close races available...
The Pandemic Case For Letting Yourself Share Feelings
The COVID-19 pandemic has proved challenging for many peoples’ mental health. For some, the public health crisis has been a reset,...
Is the ‘Windsor Hum’ Finally Over?
A mysterious noise has plagued residents of Windsor and parts of downriver Detroit for years. The 'Windsor Hum' made headlines worldwide,...
Resident Calls for Name Change of Indian Village, Historic Detroit Neighborhood
There’s a call to change the name of a historic Detroit neighborhood. Since the 19th century, Indian Village on the...
Aug. 4 Election: Here Is A List Of Detroit’s Polling Location Changes
Today, Aug. 4, is primary election day in Michigan, when congressional and local primary races will be decided for the...
African American Teen Jailed for Not Completing Homework Exemplifies Larger Problem
A Groves High School student who spent 78 days in Children’s Village, a juvenile detention center, for violating one of...
Tlaib vs. Jones: 13th Congressional Primary Pits “Squad” Member Against City Council President
Colin Jackson In a modest Detroit neighborhood, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is campaigning door-to-door. It’s part of Michigan’s 13th Congressional district,...