Video of Floyd Killing Can Traumatize Communities, Victims of Violence
The graphic video of the police killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis black man, has sparked demonstrations against police violence and systemic...
“Kneel With Us”: Four Nights In, Detroit Protestors, Police Fight For Narrative
Eli Newman / WDET Demonstrations against police brutality and systemic racism have gone on for four days straight and the...
George Floyd’s Last Words Soar Over Detroit: “Please I Can’t Breathe”
Courtesy of Jammie Holmes On Saturday, artist Jammie Holmes unveiled a piece of protest art that literally soared above five...
City of Berkley, After Cancelling Woodward Dream Cruise, Looks to 2021
Even though Michigan is looking to reopen it's economy, cities across the metro area are still dealing with the effects...
Whitmer Lifts ‘Stay Home’ Order, Reopening Dining, Public Spaces June 8th
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is lifting many restrictions for Michiganders and businesses implemented to blunt the spread of COVID-19. “Restaurants can...
The Feeder Loft, Eastern Market Studio, Launches Record Label
A historic gathering place for musicians in Eastern Market is launching a record label. "I wanted to provide a space...
Wayne State Library Launches Virtual Series About Using Census Data
The Wayne State Library System is launching a virtual series to teach people about the value of Census data. "Getting...
Systemic Racism, Protests and Cultural Reckoning Amid COVID-19
It has been a tense weekend in Detroit and across the country as protests over the police-involved killings of George...
21-Year-Old Killed Amid Tense Police Brutality Protest in Detroit, Shooter Unknown
This article has been updated with new information provided by the Detroit Police Department, correcting the age of the victim...
Michigan-Made Horror Movie “The Wretched” Is #1 at U.S. Box Office
A chilling indie thriller filmed in Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula is currently the #1 movie in the country, according to Box...
Masks, Minneapolis Showcase America’s Mixed Notions of Freedom
Widespread protests have emerged in Minneapolis and Louisville in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, two...
Michigan’s Cherry, Apple Farmers Churn Through Impact of COVID-19
With agriculture designated as an essential industry, fruit farmers across Michigan are currently at work preparing crops for this year's...