New Book “Black Detroit” Looks at Complex History of Race in the City
Jake Neher/WDET Author Herb Boyd’s new book “Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination” explores the complexity of the city’s...
Lead Not Likely the Cause of Increased Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Flint But…
“Often when people present with pneumonia, doctors are thinking of the common bacteria like pneumococcal pneumonia or streptococcus pneumoniae. Legionnaires'...
State House Committee Adopts “Sanctuary Cities” Ban
Jake Neher/WDET A state House committee has adopted bills that would require local officials to help enforce federal immigration laws....
The Intersection: Police and Community Relations in Detroit [TIMELINE]
Sandra Svoboda/WDET Nearly 50 years after a police raid at 12th and Clairmount streets ignited violence and carnage, WDET and...
Democratic Candidate for Governor Abdul El-Sayed on Religion and Politics
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Right now, there are two official candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2018. One, former...
How Can Black Leaders in Washington Work With Trump Administration?
congress.gov During a presidential debate last year, then-candidate Donald Trump -- when asked about how he would promote racial...
Indy 500 Winner Heads to Detroit Amid Controversy
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET This weekend the Indycar series, fresh from its marquee event, the Indianapolis 500, travels to Belle Isle for...
ACLU of Michigan Ad Campaign Translates First Amendment In Arabic, Spanish
Jake Neher/WDET Officials with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is launching an ad campaign this week the group...
Detroit Mayor: “This is our history, and it’s something we still have to overcome.” [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
Detroit’s history of racial segregation is evident today as economic segregation between the city’s thriving and struggling neighborhoods, says Mayor...
Michigan Court Won’t Review Controversial Police Fingerprint, Photo Procedure
Jerome Vaughn A controversial Grand Rapids police procedure can continue, for now. A Michigan Court of Appeals chose to not...
“My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” – Black Author Discovers Family’s Nazi Past
jennifer-teege.de At some point in all of our lives, we have to grapple with the darkest moments of our past --...
Detroit Police Commission Takes First Big Step Since Being Elected
Detroit police officers will soon have a new tool to help diffuse dangerous situations. The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners has approved...