Complex issues at play in Detroit demonstrations against police brutality

As the protests against systemic racism and police brutality stretch into a sixth day in Detroit, there are a host of issues that make the situation in the motor city anything but simple.

Man arrested after pulling rifle on Black Lives Matter protesters in Upland

A video posted to social media showed the moment supporters of President Donald Trump and hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in Upland on Monday afternoon.

Fifth night of protests in Detroit leads to police confrontation, arrests on Gratiot

They had been directed to disperse for an unlawful assembly and warned for blocking the street. Those who stayed police used sonic noise before deploying pepper spray and ziptying the demonstrators.

About 100 protest against police brutality down Van Dyke in Warren

Before they set off in the heat, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts and Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer came to lend support to the protest and to listen.

Lt. Governor says focus of protests needs to stay on George Floyd

The state of Michigan's first Black Lt. Governor told FOX 2 that change won't come "from smashing windows." Garlin Gilchrist said in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview that focus of protests here and around the country need to stay on George Floyd.

Black Out Tuesday

In solidarity with the fight for racial equality, FOX 2 is participating in the social media blackout on Tuesday, June 2.

Duggan calls protesters discouraging destruction 'a message of Detroit pride'

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig on Tuesday called the demonstrations that took place in the city on Monday largely peaceful.

LeDuff to Dr. Cornel West: would words lead to someone getting hurt?
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Dr. Cornel West, the Harvard professor and advocate of black empowerment takes to the bullhorn, preaching the revolution, by any means necessary, etcetera. He neglects to inform the crowd that the bread truck does not arrive during revolutions.

Black Lives Matter march in memory of Aiyana Stanley-Jones
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She would have celebrated her 14th birthday today. The rally and march is set for 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 20, at Pallister Park in Detroit.