Created Equal: America’s ‘racial ghosts’ and how they influence society
The concept of racial ghosts is a counterargument to the claim that America is a post-racial, color-blind society. It refers...
US Senate debate planned at Mackinac Policy Conference canceled after candidates decline
The U.S. Senate debate scheduled to take place at the Mackinac Policy Conference next week has been canceled, the Detroit...
The Detroit Move: Hear a rare soul single from Dee Dee Barnes, music from The Go and more
This week on The Detroit Move, hear a rare soul single from Dee Dee Barnes, along with a classic from...
MI Local: Hear Detroit-based artists performing at this year’s Movement Music Festival
This week on MI Local, I showcase Detroit-based artists performing at this weekend's Movement Music Festival in Hart Plaza, including...
Mental Health First Aid course training Wayne State community to help others in crisis
May is mental health awareness month. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five adults lives with...
Detroit Evening Report: Many Michiganders spending too much on rent, U-M study finds
A quarter of renters in Michigan are spending more than 50% of their total income on rent, according to a...
The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer
Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....
Visions: A belated Malcolm X birthday tribute, John Coltrane and more
This week on Visions, we have a belated celebration of Malcolm X's birthday with selections from Terence Blanchard's The Malcolm...
Created Equal: The concerning rise of kids unintentionally consuming cannabis edibles
Accidental marijuana poisonings among children have increased significantly since recreational use was legalized in Michigan six years ago. On Tuesday's...
In The Groove: DJ Etta’s soulful takeover ahead of Movement, plus somesurprises brings Seattle shoegaze to Detroit
It’s been amazing to have live DJs in the mix on In The Groove this week. I loved the soulful set...
The Israel-Hamas war is taking a deadly toll on journalists
It's been two years since Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by an Israeli sniper. She was on the...
Avian flu outbreak forces major layoffs at Michigan’s largest poultry farm
One of the nation’s top egg producers and the biggest poultry farm in Michigan is laying off a third of...
