Why the Christopher Columbus Bust in Detroit Came Down
America has found itself back in a familiar dialogue about statues of problematic figures in our history. "Columbus didn't discover...
Michigan Native Arrested In Russia Sentenced to 16 Years In Prison for Espionage
Russian officials arrested Paul Whelan in Moscow in December, 2018, claiming he had a flash drive containing classified information. Whelan,...
Oakland County to Staff Schools With Nurses to Prevent COVID-19
A new Oakland County initiative will aim to add on-site nurses for local schools to educate staff and students –...
How To Talk About Race, Using This Online Tool
Race and social injustices can easily be added to a list of topics that are often uncomfortable and sensitive to...
Supreme Court Ruling A Big, But Unexpected, Victory for LGBTQ Rights
In an opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, gay, lesbian and transgender people gained protection against employment discrimination...
Add These Summer Cult Classics to Your Movie Night Watchlist
Although summer is here, the season may not be quite the same for Metro Detroiters as we continue social distancing to battle...
Five Journalist Tips On Holding Police Accountable
Nationwide protests against police brutality and structural racism have sparked a lot of interest in holding law enforcement agencies accountable....
Wayne State Houses New National Police De-Escalation Training Center
America is in the midst of a nationwide reckoning with police brutality and other injustices that have been carried out...
Michigan Senate: Proposed Legislation Would Overhaul Police Training
Ongoing national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have been bolstered by urgent calls to action. Michigan lawmakers have...
COVID Diaries: It Is Alright to Not Be Okay
101.9 WDET presents "COVID Diaries: Stories of Resilience." Through WDET's StoryMakers and in partnership with Documenting Detroit, we've commissioned five documentary...
Supreme Court Guarantees LGBTQ Workplace Protections Under Civil Rights Act
In a case that has roots in Metro Detroit, the U.S. Supreme Court finds that people cannot be fired due to...
Detroit Councilman Wants to Change Police Behavior, Not Funding
There’s been weeks of protests in Detroit and across the nation since George Floyd, an African American man, was killed...
