Another Michigan Lead Crisis Is Erupting in Benton Harbor

The city of Benton Harbor recently declared a state of emergency due to severe lead levels in its drinking water,...

Reopening of Michigan’s Only HBCU Is an Opportunity to Elevate Design in the Black Community, Founder Says

Across the country, applications for enrollment in America’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are on the rise. But despite having...

New Directive Outlines Policies for Pregnancies and Births in Michigan Prisons

A new state Department of Corrections directive outlines the rights of pregnant prison inmates to medical resources and support. The...

Inside the Womxnhouse Detroit Installation, a Space for Women to Create, Heal and Be United

The two-story house located at 15354 St. Marys St. on Detroit’s west side has been in Asia Hamilton’s family for...

Worker Shortages and Supply Chain Issues Bring Consumers’ Unrealistic Demands to Light, Journalist Says

In the age of digital shopping and same-day delivery, America has developed glaring overconsumption habits that cloud our expectations for convenience....

New Book “Gentrifier” Looks at Author’s Experience Moving Into a “Free” House in Detroit

In recent years, the narratives around Detroit have been changing. What was once viewed as a scary and impoverished place...

This Week at the Detroit Film Theatre: “On Broadway”

CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM gives you a front-row seat to the latest films playing at the Detroit Film Theatre (DFT). Jake Neher/WDET...

Detroit Activists and Politicians Urge Redistricting Commissioners to Make More Representative Maps 

After the state’s redistricting commission introduced maps that only offered one majority-minority district in the City of Detroit, activists and politicians raised...

Proposed Michigan Redistricting Maps Would Marginalize Black Voters, Detroit Activists and Politicians Say

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will hold a meeting in Detroit Wednesday to allow for the residents of the country’s largest Black-majority city...

Dani Darling Explores Psychedelic Concepts on “The Future” EP

Dani Darling describes herself as a “lush chanteuse, guitarist, producer and songwriter.” The Ann Arbor-based performer got her start performing...

Two Redistricting Commissioners Offer Insider’s Guide to Redrawing Michigan’s Political Maps

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has been drafting different maps while listening to comments from the public. The commission is kicking...

Ballots for the UAW’s Direct Election Vote Are on the Way

Ballots are headed to members of the United Auto Workers this week. The federal consent decree created in the wake...