BEST Ambassador Act Calls for More Transparency in U.S. Diplomatic Nominations
A new piece of legislation introduced in Washington, D.C. aims to increase transparency around U.S. ambassador appointments. Among the steps it...
COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Expands Booster Rollout, OKs Mixing Shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next...
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...
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...
