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...
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...
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...
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...
How TV Shows Like ‘Cops’ Normalized Police Brutality
After more than 30 years, the long running television show ‘Cops’ has been cancelled. "We start to believe that things...
Former Obama Justice Official: Police Department Culture Matters
Under the Obama administration, there was a push within the Department of Justice to rethink policing. "Co-producing public safety, that...
Gov. Whitmer: Michigan Safe to Re-Open, But Don’t Let Guard Down
Many businesses in Michigan are reopening this week for the first time in months. "We feel like these are safe...
Detroit Protest Organizer Tristan Taylor on the Future of the Movement
Detroit's protests against police brutality and structural racism are part of a movement, engaging established organizers and incorporating new voices....
White People: Learn How To Become Better Allies
While interracial solidarity is crucial to progress, there’s a nuance and tradition of white supremacy so interwoven into the fabric...
Angry? Venting is Not the Answer, Says Aggression Expert
When we think about social and civic movements throughout history, anger is at the root cause of action. "One thing about...
Racism Has Always Been A Public Health Crisis
Protest movements sweeping across the country have centered on police brutality, sparking renewed conversations around systemic racism. "African Americans are...