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...

Mayoral Candidate Ingrid LaFleur on Why She Wants To Replace Duggan

Jake Neher/WDET Mayor Mike Duggan recently joined Detroit Today to talk about about his campaign for reelection, his accomplishments so far, and...

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...

FBI, State Police Search Home of State Senator Bert Johnson

The FBI and the Michigan State Police searched the home of State Senator Bert Johnson Monday morning. They spent several hours...

Democrats on National Tour to Reach Blue-Collar Workers

Sandra Svoboda The head of the Democratic National Committee says his party did not do a good enough job of...

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 Will Become of the Affordable Care Act?

Today members of the U.S. House of Representatives are expected to vote on a plan to repeal parts of Obamacare...

Planned Parenthood Loses Medicaid Funding Under Proposed Healthcare Legislation

Congress is scheduled to vote today on federal healthcare legislation. Analysts say the changes would shift a larger amount of...

Detroit Land Bank Executive Director to Step Down

Afries52/CC The Detroit Land Bank Authority, under investigation for problems with the program’s billing practices, is losing its executive director....

State Has Invested $30 Million Into Belle Isle Improvements

Three years after the State of Michigan assumed management of Belle Isle, managers say about $30 million has gone into...