Detroit Walk to Freedom in June, 1963 with Martin Luther King, Jr. is historic moment that still resonates
"Several African-American leaders in Detroit wanted to have a peace march," said Jamon Jordan, Detroit historian and tour leader.
Protesters demand Ypsilanti mayor resign after saying she'd be crucified for voting vs. Black councilmembers
Protesters in Ypsilanti marched near city hall Monday afternoon, saying the mayor needs to resign. Dozens of people chanted, held signs, and said they need a mayor who reflects the values of the city.
Metro Detroit bookstore's sales surge as readers search for books on race (reading list included)
Though the pandemic hit hard, a Detroit bookstore owner that specializes in African American culture and literature has been flooded with businesses as people look to learn more about race and social injustice.
Police brutality protesters to hold public trial for Duggan, Craig, over unfair treatment
The public trial is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. of Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig, put on by the activist organization, Detroit Will Breathe. They say it is a public hearing.
Detroit music star Tray Little talks about how he diffused outside instigators at protests
The music star said that he was heartened to see the display of unity with protesters from across the region, calling most of the event beautiful. But he noticed things starting to shift one night as tension in the air thickened.
Power to the People mural unveiled at Detroit Juneteenth event at Spirit Plaza
June 19th marks the official end of slavery. This day in 1865 slaves in Galveston, Texas found out they were free. President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
I was not armed, I was not aggressive, I complied – and an officer still pulled his gun on me
This is a night that stays on my mind. Prior to the civil unrest, it always came back from time to time. Now, the memory stays on my mind daily.
Detroit activists plan Juneteenth march over disparities in sentencing, lack of jury diversity
Fortner, a Civil Rights attorney, along with a coalition of community organizers and activists, are looking to address flaws in the judicial system. This, as the nation reckons with its fraught racial history by way of protests and civil unrest in the wake of Black death at the hands of police.
Ex-officer, officer charged in Rayshard Brooks' shooting surrender to authorities
Officer Devin Brosnan turned himself in before noon Thursday, Fulton County Jail records show.
Former DPD officer turned lawyer explains bad outcomes can come from flawed police systems
Robinson is representing a Black teen who was thrown to the ground and allegedly put in a choke hold in Sterling Heights when he refused to show his ID.
Emagine Theater postpones Juneteenth film festival for charity after state threatens criminal charges
Rather than facing criminal charges for the charity event, Glantz decided to postpone it.
Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
Mrs. Butterworth's undergoing 'brand and packaging review' after Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's announce redesigns
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Woman drives through Black Lives Matter protest crowd on Telegraph in Taylor
All of it was captured on Facebook video showing the woman's white Chevrolet Impala stopping on Goddard, a crowd of protesters surrounding her, and then she apparently stepped on the gas, running over Postoski's bike.
Police reform could get jump start by Sen. Gary Peters' Strong Communities Act
In the wake of Floyd's death there are a number of efforts now underway to reform policing and criminal justice.
Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old.
Entire high school baseball team kneels during national anthem at first game of season
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
City of Detroit mural 'Power to the People' painted down Woodward Avenue
The city of Detroit already had plans in the works so everyone joined forces and came up with this: "Power to The People" on Woodward between Larned and Congress.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."