What’s the Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities — And How Are They Changing?
Tennessee State University We recently went through homecoming season across the country. That means many people traveling to alma maters, watching...
Why I’m Running: Detroit Mayoral Challenger Coleman Young II
AnnMarie Scaramuzzino/WDET One of the most famous political figures In the history of Detroit is the city’s first black mayor,...
Why I’m Running: Detroit Mayoral Incumbent Mike Duggan
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Next week Detroit voters head to the polls to choose the city’s mayor, council members and City Clerk....
Detroit Pot Proposals + New State Pot Regs, What’s the Deal?
Detroit voters have two decisions to make next week regarding sales of medical marijuana. One ballot proposal focuses on how...
Mayoral Challenger Young II Says Detroit Rebirth is Leaving Blacks Behind
Jake Neher/WDET Detroit’s City Hall is named in honor of one of the town’s most famous political figures, the late...
Detroit Mayor Says New Investment will Reach All of City in Bid for Second Term
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET On November 7th Detroit will hold its first mayoral election since the city emerged from the nation’s largest-ever...
Thousands Leave Women’s Convention Ready for Political Battle
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Organizers of women’s marches in Washington, DC and across the country after President Trump took office told crowds...
Horror Critic Talks Scary Movies, America’s Obsession with Getting Spooked
Jake Neher/WDET Every October we see a lot of scary movies rotating through the television networks. For most of us,...
Why Are Your Auto Insurance Rates So High?
Jake Neher/WDET Lawmakers at the state Capitol are wrangling once again with the issue of auto insurance rates across the...
Detroit Mayoral Candidates Look for Votes After Contentious Debate
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Questions over crime, race and improving impoverished neighborhoods took center stage during a contentious debate between the city’s...
‘Underwear Bomber’ Files Suit Against Feds Over Treatment in Supermax Prison
U.S. Marshals Service A man convicted of trying to blow up a plane bound for Detroit with explosives hidden in...
Is Five Days No Pay Punishment Enough for State Police Chief?
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Gov. Rick Snyder this week handed down his punishment against State Police Chief Col. Kriste Etue. Etue...