Rodriguez for Mayor?
“I describe myself as a musical political,” musician Sixto Rodriguez says. “There’s a lot of issues that Detroit has, and...
WDET’s Ismael Ahmed On Long History of Muslim, Arab Discrimination in America
Jake Neher/WDET How does it feel to be told you’re somehow less American than others because of your skin color, who...
Michigan Farmers Wondering If Migrant Workforce Will Show Up This Year
Michigan’s agriculture industry says it wants a voice in any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Farmers say...
Detroit Getting a Grip on Graffitti
“There’s been a mindset that no one gets excited about it. Nobody cares about it, there isn’t going to be...
When Does Prejudice Give Way To A Business’ Bottom Line?
Jake Neher/WDET When society’s -isms result in higher incarceration and job insecurity, certain individuals are unable to contribute their skills...
Travel Guru Says Now is the Time to Travel to Europe
With terror attacks like the one in London this week, U.S. Citizens may be concerned about travelling abroad. But the relatively strong...
Professionals Raise Awarness of Homelessness by Sleeping in Cardboard Boxes
Young professionals are taking to the streets this week to help raise awareness for homeless children. The group plans to...
Michigan Congresswoman says Trump Now Better Aware of African-American Concerns
“He wasn’t rude. He wasn’t flippant. He listened. Some things you could tell he was hearing for the first time.”...
Writing About American Culture and Politics with Very Smart Brothas
A website called Very Smart Brothas discusses modern issues through a witty, intelligent, and decidedly black lens. With articles titled...
What St. Louis’ Controversial Mayoral Contest Says About Race in Local Politics
Office of St. Louis City Treasurer Tishaura Jones Last week, St. Louis City Treasurer Tishaura Jones lost the city’s Democratic...
Have Immigration Crises Created a “New Underground Railroad” to Canada?
Laura Weber Davis/WDET President Trump continues to push for crackdowns on immigration. Meanwhile, our northern neighbor, Canada, sees increasingly more immigrants coming in. They’re...
NPR’s Melissa Block Visits Hamtramck For New Series “Our Land”
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Longtime NPR host and special correspondent Melissa Block has been traveling across the country for her series “Our Land.” She...