“Rough Cut Stone”: Family is Foundational for Jazz Singer Gregory Porter
Subscribe to Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations iTunes — Stitcher — Spotify Gregory Porter has achieved levels of success most musicians only dream of, and he owes...
See Who’s on Detroit’s Aug. 3 Primary Ballot
The city of Detroit's municipal elections are on Aug. 3. Detroiters will be casting their votes for mayor, City Council and more....
Detroit to Receive $30 Million to Build Apartments and Residential Units in Corktown
Detroit is receiving $30 million in federal funding to build 840 new housing units -- with 500 set aside under the...
Wayne State University Launches “Holistic Defense” Pilot for Criminal Defendants
Wayne State University will implement a holistic defense partnership program in fall 2021. The program will pair social work and...
GOP’s Attempt to Block Jan. 6 Insurrection Commission Has Everything to Do With Midterm Elections
GOP lawmakers are continuing their efforts to try to block the creation of a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection....
This Young Asian American Activist Aims to Show Up in Solidarity for Communities of Color
Whenever We’re Needed (WWN) means just that: Ceena Vang and Zora Bowens go whenever they’re needed. The organization, founded by...
Ford’s New F-150 Lightning Represents Step Forward in Evolution of Electric Vehicles, Analyst Says
For a long time, automotive analysts have pointed to high selling prices and concerns over battery range as limiting factors...
One Year After the Murder of George Floyd, “There’s Still so Much Work” to Do
It has been one year since the world watched the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a police...
Transforming America’s Criminal Justice Landscape Must Include Public Defender Overhaul
Public defenders are a critical aspect of the U.S. criminal justice system as they help 80% of the people who interact...
Michigan GOP Senators Advance Bill to Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Children Under 18
Republican Senators in Michigan have pushed through a bill that would prohibit state and local health officials from requiring COVID-19...
Michigan Senators Introduce Bills Addressing Police Reform
A State Senate committee is scheduled to take up a package of police reform bills this week. Democratic Sen. Stephanie...
Rep. Tlaib on Family in Palestine: “They Just Want to Live”
After weeks of violence, the Israel-Hamas cease-fire is now holding. Several human rights groups, including ones inside of Israel, are...