The Reverend Nicholas Hood Remembered As Civil Rights Activist
The Reverend Nicholas Hood has died. He was 92 years old. Hood was Minister Emeritus at Plymouth Congregational Church of...
Jerome Vaughn is News Director at 101.9 WDET. He joined WDET in 1992 to help chronicle Detroit's comeback and let people around the world know the truth about his hometown.
Vaughn runs the news internship program, providing opportunities for future public radio producers. He has also served as a mentor for NPR's Next Generation Radio Project. Vaughn has won dozens of awards for his reporting. He was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018.
His interest in news reporting began when he was five years old, after his mom bought him a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio.
Farai Chideya Studies How to Survive in the Disruptive Workforce
It’s just as hard to find a job as it’s ever been – in some ways – maybe harder. Former...
Democrat Sanders Narrowly Defeats Clinton, Trump Beats GOP Field
Senator Bernie Sanders won a surprising victory over Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary Tuesday. ...
African-American Impact Likely Limited In Michigan’s Primary Election
Michigan’s presidential primary takes place Tuesday. Voters around the state will travel to the polls to cast their ballots for...
Professionals Consider Detroit as a Relocation Destination
A new survey shows Detroit is among the top 25 cities that Americans are considering for career re-location. The study...
Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Its First 100 Years
A Detroit church celebrates its 100th anniversary on Sunday. The Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church was founded to serve African-Americans...
“Detroiters Speak” Series Works to Bring Universities and Community Together
Wayne State University and the University of Michigan are working together on a new project called “Detroiters Speak.” The initiative...
Motown Museum Hold Events to Remember Its Black Forum Label
The Motown Museum is launching a series of events to honor Black History Month -- and a part of the...
New Marygrove College President Says School Plays Unique Role in Detroit
Marygrove College has a new president. Doctor Elizabeth Burns is now in the school’s top spot. She’s a graduate of...
North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards Kick Off Detroit’s Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show officially opened Monday morning for media preview days. The traditional start of the show comes...
Internet Radio Show Gives Michigan Writers a Place to Discuss Their Work.
Two Metro Detroit women are working to bring the best in Michigan authors to the attention of the region. Andrea...
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly Advocates for Juvenile Justice
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly has a new job. She’s become the Vice Chair of Litigation and...