Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown's death
St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities.
St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities.
Harper Woods mayor resigns after allegedly using white supremacist remark in private meeting
Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter has resigned after pressure mounted following a comment he made in a private meeting that he understands why a white person would become a white supremacist.
Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter has resigned after pressure mounted following a comment he made in a private meeting that he understands why a white person would become a white supremacist.
Pressure mounts for Harper Woods mayor to resign following white supremacist remark
The pressure is mounting for Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter to resign after making a comment sympathizing with white supremacy while leading a city that is Black-majority.
The pressure is mounting for Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter to resign after making a comment sympathizing with white supremacy while leading a city that is Black-majority.
Protests against Shelby Twp. police chief lead to two arrests
Two people protesting against the reinstatement of the Shelby Township Police Chief were arrested on Wednesday for blocking traffic on Van Dyke. Demonstrators want to see Chief Robert Shelide's resignation and more transparency from the department.
Two people protesting against the reinstatement of the Shelby Township Police Chief were arrested on Wednesday for blocking traffic on Van Dyke. Demonstrators want to see Chief Robert Shelide's resignation and more transparency from the department.
Oregon governor says US agents will start leaving Portland
Oregon’s governor says federal agents who have clashed with protesters in the state's largest city will begin what she called a “phased withdrawal."
Oregon’s governor says federal agents who have clashed with protesters in the state's largest city will begin what she called a “phased withdrawal."
Harper Woods mayor allegedly said he understands 'why white people can become white supremacists'
Resident and community leader Jaye Hill was stunned upon hearing words allegedly spoken by Poynter.
Resident and community leader Jaye Hill was stunned upon hearing words allegedly spoken by Poynter.
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Trump threatens to send federal agents to Detroit amid protests
The president listed Detroit among other cities as places he would send federal agents to quell violent protests staged in the city. He received a strong rebuke from the governor and attorney general.
The president listed Detroit among other cities as places he would send federal agents to quell violent protests staged in the city. He received a strong rebuke from the governor and attorney general.
Detroit workers strike for Black Lives Matter march
Some employees walked off the job and into the streets of Detroit Monday demanding their workplaces prove they value Black lives.
Some employees walked off the job and into the streets of Detroit Monday demanding their workplaces prove they value Black lives.
Detroit officer facing felony charges after shooting rubber pellets at the media
A Detroit officer is facing three counts of felonious assault after he's accused of shooting and injuring three members of the media with rubber pellets during a Black Lives Matter protest.
A Detroit officer is facing three counts of felonious assault after he's accused of shooting and injuring three members of the media with rubber pellets during a Black Lives Matter protest.
DPD officer faces 12 years in jail accused of shooting photojournalists with rubber bullets
An MLive photo showed the injury to Hester’s eye. Herald and Hatcher also reported injuries to their body from the rubber bullets. A call from their employer was made to Detroit Police Chief James Craig.
An MLive photo showed the injury to Hester’s eye. Herald and Hatcher also reported injuries to their body from the rubber bullets. A call from their employer was made to Detroit Police Chief James Craig.
Detroit artist updating murals in Old Redford amid Black Lives Matter movement
Detroit artist Chazz Miller is updating some of his murals in Old Redford and the Artist Village amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
Detroit artist Chazz Miller is updating some of his murals in Old Redford and the Artist Village amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
Meijer employee says store made her remove Black Lives Matter mask
A Mejier employee in southwest Michigan said she wore a Black Lives Matter mask for a week but was told she had to take it off after one customer complained.
A Mejier employee in southwest Michigan said she wore a Black Lives Matter mask for a week but was told she had to take it off after one customer complained.
Washington lawmakers split on George Floyd policing reform needing US Senate help to become a reality
The legislation lowers the bar for officers to face criminal charges, diminishing qualified immunity and creates a national police misconduct registry. It also bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants.
The legislation lowers the bar for officers to face criminal charges, diminishing qualified immunity and creates a national police misconduct registry. It also bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants.
New Era Detroit: don't just protest police brutality, also speak out on crimes against children
After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.
After protests spiraled out of control from misleading information and children were shot earlier on Father's Day, a Detroit organization dedicated to combating gun violence wants to make sure the community keeps its focus on pertinent issues in the city.
New film tells story of Sarah E. Ray, Detroit's other Rosa Parks, kicked off Boblo Boat because she was black
Ray took her case to the NAACP and then-attorney Thurgood Marshall took it the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and won, paving the way for desegregation in Brown v. Board of Education.
Ray took her case to the NAACP and then-attorney Thurgood Marshall took it the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and won, paving the way for desegregation in Brown v. Board of Education.
'313 Liberation Zone' sets up police free zone on Jefferson with defund DPD message for an hour
At Jefferson and E. Grand Blvd, the large group of about 30 demonstrators, blocked traffic on to Belle Isle for about an hour.
At Jefferson and E. Grand Blvd, the large group of about 30 demonstrators, blocked traffic on to Belle Isle for about an hour.
Group behind racial profiling billboard raising money for Livonia traffic stop data request fee
The activist group behind a racial profiling billboard is raising money to fund their request to obtain traffic stop data from the city of Livonia, where they allege police engage in racial profiling.
The activist group behind a racial profiling billboard is raising money to fund their request to obtain traffic stop data from the city of Livonia, where they allege police engage in racial profiling.
Fundraiser to help black farmers buy land in Detroit shatters expectations
A trio of Detroit organizations is blown away after a fundraiser to help black farmers buy land in the city has raised much more than expected in just a few days.
A trio of Detroit organizations is blown away after a fundraiser to help black farmers buy land in the city has raised much more than expected in just a few days.
Economic protest supports Detroit businesses on Blackout Tuesday
Blackout Tuesday is a day of economic protest, with a grassroots campaign encouraging to only spend money at black-owned businesses on this day.
Blackout Tuesday is a day of economic protest, with a grassroots campaign encouraging to only spend money at black-owned businesses on this day.