Journalist Michele Norris Reflects on Nation’s Reckoning With Systemic Racism
In this moment, talking candidly about racism and longstanding racial inequity is vital, especially as we come to terms with the...
Coulter Says Oakland County Has Infrastructure to Distribute Vaccine, Just Needs More Doses
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter says his county has all the infrastructure needed to get shots in arms for anyone...
University of Michigan Study Highlights COVID-19-Related Racial Health Disparities
A new University of Michigan study explores the effect of racial disparities on individuals who contract COVID-19. It illustrates that non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic...
Detroit Poets Reflect on Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman “Stepping Into Her Moment”
At just 22-years-old, Amanda Gorman is putting poetry in the spotlight. She stole the show at President Joe Biden’s inauguration...
Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Stop Water Shutoffs During Coronavirus Pandemic
Representatives from Michigan are re-introducing legislation in Congress that would end water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic. “The Emergency Water...
Should Election Day Be a Holiday? Here Are Some Pros and Cons
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to make Election Day a holiday in Michigan. It’s one of many sweeping...
Meet Detroit Documenter Lynelle Herndon
Hundreds of people have been trained and paid to attend and document public meetings since the Documenters program started in Detroit...
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed On Why Now is the Right Time for Medicare For All
Healthcare reform has long been a lightning rod for political debate in American politics. While the topic frequently inspires genuine...
Michigan GOP Convention Microcosm for Current State of Republican Party
The Michigan GOP is suffering from a crisis of conscience. After significant top-of-the-ticket losses in the November election, the pro-Trump...
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans Criticizes Gov. Whitmer for Vaccine Distribution
In recent weeks, Michigan’s vaccine rollout has been slowly improving, but distribution is still not anywhere near ideal. There are...
Pandemic, Legal Sports Betting Make Super Bowl LV First Of Its Kind
Kansas City and Tampa Bay will face off this weekend in Super Bowl LV, but this year's event will be significantly different compared...
Dunks, Digs, and Blocks are Back: High School Contact Sports to Resume
Under pressure from legislative Republicans, student-athletes and their parents, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will allow high...