Head of PBS On Future of Public Media, Threats to Funding
Credit: Rob Widdis President Donald Trump’s first-ever budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)....
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...
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...