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This mural, painted by Detroit-based artist Jesse Kassel, was one of eight painted across Michigan during the 2020 election to encourage people to vote.
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Michigan special elections: What metro Detroiters should know before May 6

Jenny Sherman May 2, 2025
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Respect the Architect: Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale

Waajeed May 1, 2025

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The Metro Events Guide: Mother’s Day markets, May the fourth and more

Sophia Jozwiak May 1, 2025
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Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit offering summer safety tips for Safe Kids Month

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 1, 2025
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Worker Cooperatives Can Teach Businesses About Valuing Employees During “Labor Shortage”

Detroit Today October 8, 2021

Some business owners are complaining that they're facing a "labor shortage," but many workers have been taking time during the pandemic...

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Former Republican Congressman Peter Meijer announced Monday that he will run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
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Rep. Peter Meijer on State of the GOP: “A Very Uncertain Moment for My Party”

Detroit Today October 8, 2021

Congressman Peter Meijer made headlines earlier this year as one of just 10 House Republicans to vote in favor of...

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ACLU of Michigan Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate the Taylor Police Department

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez October 8, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has filed a complaint demanding the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate 20 instances...

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Keisha N. Blain’s New Book “Until I Am Free” Highlights Life and Activism of Fannie Lou Hamer

Detroit Today, Nora Rhein October 7, 2021

As Americans continue the debate over voting rights legislation, author and historian Dr. Keisha N. Blain looks back on the...

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Art-Meets-Architecture Installation in Detroit Celebrates the Black Church

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 7, 2021

Sal Rodriguez Architect and educator Aaron Jones wanted to find a way to celebrate the Black churches in Detroit.  “They’re...

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Anthony Adams Candidate for Mayor
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Detroit Mayoral Candidate Anthony Adams Makes His Case Against Duggan

Detroit Today, Nora Rhein October 7, 2021

Nov. 2 marks the Detroit mayoral election, with former Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams challenging incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan. Adams’ campaign...

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The Art of Texting: Health Educator Justine Ang Fonte on Leaving Stress, Anxiety Behind

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 6, 2021

Sending that perfect text doesn’t have to be so stressful. That’s according to intersectional health educator Justine Ang Fonte. “It’s...

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Michigan Senate Republicans Push Through Sweeping Changes to State’s Election Laws 

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez October 6, 2021

The battle over how elections are run in Michigan continues.    Michigan Senate Republicans on Wednesday passed election legislation that would add further I.D....

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President Joe Biden in Howell
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In Appeal to Michiganders, President Biden Underscores Intentions of Investing in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Alex McLenon October 6, 2021

President Joe Biden made a stop in Howell to promote his infrastructure funding package this week. Republicans and Democrats are thought...

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Anita Hill 1991 Testimony Senate Judiciary Committee
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Anita Hill Reflects on Testimony Against Clarence Thomas, #MeToo and New Book

Detroit Today October 6, 2021

Thirty years ago, Anita Hill testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for now-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas....

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Michigan’s Lax Criminal Justice Data Has Dire Consequences, Says New Wayne State Study

Detroit Today October 6, 2021

A new report from the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice at Wayne State University’s School of Social Work details...

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Ossian Sweet house
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Detroit Wants to Restore Historic Home of Ossian Sweet to Teach Others About Housing Discrimination

Laura Herberg October 6, 2021

The City of Detroit is seeking proposals to help preserve a home where the only Black family living in an...

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