Created Equal: Implications of the new ‘MENA’ category on the US Census

Until now, Americans whose heritage is in the Middle East and North Africa have long been considered “white” by the...

Created Equal: Is the new ‘Hispanic or Latino’ census category good enough?  

The U.S. Census recently made it easier for the nation’s Latino population to identify themselves. A new Hispanic or Latino...

What the US Census’ new ‘MENA’ category means to Arab Americans

The state Office of Management and Budget recently announced the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) category...

Population report shows warning for Michigan’s future

Michigan’s population is expected to have about another decade of slow growth before eventually declining below current numbers by 2050....

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit approves new city council district maps

Detroit City Council has selected a new map for the purpose of redrawing city council districts.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

Detroit Evening Report: New census data shows slight population increase in Michigan

Michigan’s population grew slightly in the past year, gaining roughly 4,000 residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to...

Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting process begins for Detroit City Council

Detroit's Law Department has submitted three proposed changes to Detroit's seven city council districts to reflect the 2020 Census data....