Linguist John McWhorter: “Profanity Is Something That Everybody Is Interested In”
Language has long ritualized greetings and terms of endearment, but why do seemingly all languages also have words considered to...
New U-D Mercy Law Dean Is Dedicated to Advancing Anti-Racism and Equity in Her Role
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law recently appointed professor Jelani Jefferson Exum to the role of dean. Exum is...
Rep. Brenda Lawrence Disappointed with Sen. Tim Scott’s Comments On Racism
Sen. Tim Scott's (R-SC) recent claim that "America is not a racist country" has elicited strong reactions, including from fellow African American members...
Town Halls to Address Creating an Equitable Pandemic Recovery in Detroit
A new report details the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate effects on Black Detroit residents. The report found that Michigan has...
Breaking Down Sen. Tim Scott’s Claim That “America Is Not A Racist Country”
On April 28, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gave a response to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session...
Former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade Leading Initiative to Reform Policing
The Community Policing Innovations Initiative is a partnership of several foundations to support and develop community-driven, substantive and pragmatic changes in policing...
The Little-Known History of Black People in America Before 1619
The Atlantic's "Inheritance" project continues to explore Black history in America with Chapter Two: Uncovering Black History in the Places and...
“We Have to Take a Stand”: Rise in Anti-Asian Attacks Sparks Calls to Action
Dorothy Hernandez/WDET An increase in anti-Asian discrimination and the March shootings in Atlanta have sparked outrage across Asian American and...
Rep. Brenda Lawrence Spearheads ‘Mass Vaccination Week’ with Congressional Black Caucus
The 14th Michigan Congressional District is holding Mass Vaccination Week, which started Saturday, May 1 and runs until Saturday, May 8. Led by Rep....
In Joint Address to Congress, President Biden Paints Positive Outlook and Highlights Challenges Ahead
President Joe Biden highlighted a bold and progressive policy agenda on Wednesday during his first address before a joint session...
Former Detroit Police Officer David Robinson Discusses How To Bring Humanity Into Policing
Recently there has been so much debate and discussion around the issue of policing and public safety in this country....
How To Solve Vaccine Hesitancy, Refusal and Access in Communities Like Detroit
Michigan’s efforts to vaccinate residents are chugging along. As of late last week, the state had administered more than 6 million...
