Preserving the Legacy of Sarah Elizabeth Ray, Who Paved the Way for Desegregation in Detroit, U.S.
In their 2020 documentary titled “Sarah Elizabeth Ray: Detroit’s Other Rosa Parks,” Desiree Cooper and Aaron Schillinger tell the story...
UAW Members Will Get a Chance to Change the Way They Elect Their Leaders
An investigation into corruption within the United Auto Workers resulted in 15 convictions for union leaders and executives at Fiat...
Meet WDET’s Artists Next Door
A new initiative from WDET aims to demonstrate the power of art to bridge cultural divides and unite communities. The Artist Next...
Canada’s Pitch to Make the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel a Mass Vaccination Site
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel could become a mass vaccination site as Canadian officials work to access surplus coronavirus shots in the...
Vaccine Hesitancy Spans Rural, Urban and Racial Lines Across Michigan
As vaccination rates decline rapidly in Michigan and across the country, health care professionals have found it harder to convince...
New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit Addresses Mental Health, Grief and Young People
"Science of Grief" is a new 10-episode WDET podcast that "makes space for young adults to share stories, science and solutions for those who...
Belle Isle Nature Center Celebrates Summer in the City With New Outdoor Programming
The new offerings at Belle Isle's Nature Center include a variety of options like the Nature Tots program, guided mindfulness,...
Stabenow Says “Make It In America” Measures Would Be a Boon for Michigan Manufacturing
Legislation moving through Congress would give Michigan manufacturing a huge boost. The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act would encourage the government to buy more products that...
Author Jess McHugh Re-examines American History Through 13 Bestselling Books
"Americanon: An Unexpected U.S. History in Thirteen Bestselling Books," is a new book that explores America's favorite literary works and how they...
Science of Grief: Exploring Unexpected Loss
The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...
Ruth Ellis Center Kicks Off Pride Month With Stride for Pride
Ruth Ellis is celebrated as a Detroit icon for the LGBTQ community. After moving to Michigan in the mid-1930s with her...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic Lawmakers Seek More Funding to Help Ease Delays at Branch Offices
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants the Legislature to add employees and allow overtime payments at branch offices. Benson...