NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice

An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.

Tigers game vs Minnesota reportedly postponed as Twins players vote not to play in social justice protest

Thursday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins has been postponed as Minnesota players voted against playing as part of social justice protests throughout the sports world, according to multiple baseball reporters.

Detroit Lions cancel practice to recognize and protest Jacob Blake shooting

The Detroit Lions canceled practice Tuesday to take the opportunity to recognize and protest the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisc. 

Attorney Geoffrey Fieger says Harper Woods police is still to blame for Priscilla Slater's death

"The medical examiner thinks she suffered a cardiac event at 5 o'clock in the morning. She was not declared dead until almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon - which meant she was left alone for nine hours."

Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system

New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.

Black students say Ann Arbor Pioneer High School allows racially hostile environment, institutional racism

Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor is accused of allowing institutional racism to continue at the school, resulting in Black students being humiliated in school and being treated harsher than white students for in-school violations.

3 officer-involved incidents from weekend protest in Detroit being investigated

Three officer-involved incidents out of Saturday's clash between police and Detroit Will Breathe protesters are being looked at by the professional standards section of the Detroit Police Department, Chief James Craig said.

Detroit Police Chief Craig addresses weekend unrest after 44 protesters arrested

Detroit Police Chief James Craig plans to speak on the weekend clashes between police and protesters Monday. More than 40 people were arrested and several demonstrators believe they were victims of police brutality over injuries they sustained.

Tourists flock to Nashville to see Dolly Parton mural with Black Lives Matter quote

Mural artist Kim Radford had already decided to paint the mural of the country music icon on the side of a local music club called The 5 Spot, which was made famous for being one of the many filming locations for the TV show “Nashville.”

2 Harper Woods police officers fired for concealing, manipulating evidence in death of woman in custody

Priscilla Slater was arrested June 8 and died June 10. The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety said the 38-year-old was found unresponsive in a holding cell. Medics tried to revive her, but it was too late.

Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'

The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Trump making small gains in Michigan, but Biden still leads in new statewide poll

A new poll of Michigan residents shows a slightly tighter race between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, who has made some gains among Michigan voters.

Lt. Gov Gilchrist explains why declaration of racism as a public health crisis matters

"This declaration that racism is a public health crisis is really important for two big reasons. For one, it just states a fact and it is inarguable that the impact of racism and prejudice on the systems that we live in, have led to worse health outcomes for people of color in Michigan and frankly across the country.