What the Loss of Civil Rights Icons Means for Continuing Fight for Equality
Jake Neher/WDET Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day to reflect not only on the man, but the movement that...
Tour the historic sites that shaped Detroit’s civil rights legacy
On Monday, the nation will be commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. But don't let that...
Detroit Foreclosure Crisis: Report Focuses on Living Next to Abandoned Homes
One third of all homes in Detroit have been tax foreclosed since 2008. It’s one of the biggest housing crises...
U.S. to Collect DNA of Detainees At Detroit Border, Raising Privacy Concerns
People taken into custody at Detroit’s border crossings are now subject to DNA sampling. Border agents are conducting cheek swabs...
How Feeding Yourself Is Freeing Yourself
Stephen Henderson speaks with Dr. Monica White, a Detroit native and author of the book “Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black...
The Decade of Disruption: Me Too, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump and More
Before entering 2020, Detroit Today's Stephen Henderson closes out this year and the decade by taking a look back to reflect...
Why Is Kid Rock So Upset? And Other Questions For Detroit’s Forgotten Son
Last week, Kid Rock took to the stage at his Honky Tonk Steakhouse restaurant in Nashville and released a slew...
Minorities Make Up Increasing Share of Drug Overdose Deaths In Wayne County, Report Says
A preliminary report on drug overdoses in Wayne County predicts the number of deaths will stay the same as last...
Five Years After Detroit’s Bankruptcy, Kevyn Orr Stands By Decisions
It has been five years since Detroit’s historic bankruptcy, but the effects of it are still being debated. Former Emergency...
Attorney for Trayvon Martin’s Family Says George Zimmerman ‘Seeking Attention’ With Lawsuit
Jake Neher/WDET George Zimmerman, the man acquitted by a jury in the death of Trayvon Martin in 2013, is suing Martin’s family...
Was Sen. Kamala Harris Doomed From The Start?
United States Senate On Tuesday, Democratic presidential contender and California Senator Kamala Harris announced she was dropping out of the...
The News Cycle Is Making Us Sick. What Can We Do About It?
Whether it’s a refugee crisis, a school shooting, the latest climate report, partisan divisions in Washington, police brutality, a natural...
