Complaint: Ban American Indian Mascots In Schools
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights has filed a complaint asking to ban the use of American Indian mascots and imagery in K-12 school because it denies equal rights to American Indian students.
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The Michigan Department of Civil Rights has filed a complaint asking to ban the use of American Indian mascots and imagery in K-12 school because it denies equal rights to American Indian students.
A U.S. postage stamp honoring Rosa Parks will be unveiled next year, one hundred years after the civil rights icon was born.
It is not news when Republicans try to block access to the ballot box for poor, minority and elderly voters. What is unusual is that Republicans are admitting it.
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Hillary Clinton is a glowing example of the heights women are reaching in the United States in recent times. She contradicts the notion thrust forth by President Obama and his political party that there is an alleged-"War on Women".
Romney is lucky that people grabbed on to the "binders full of women" comment because his comment about giving his female Chief of Staff flex time so she could go home and cook dinner was mostly over looked.
Early vote was once an idea that both parties promoted. But as Democrats grow in their ability to use it to their strategic advantage, Republicans have sought to reduce or eliminate it.
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A local politician is giving up food for a day as part of an effort to bring attention to discrimination against gays in Michigan.
It has been argued that "granny" might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including "granny's"?
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Rev. William Owens takes great issue with Obama's linkage of Dr. King's civil rights movement of the past to the current gay rights movement regarding same-sex marriage. Owens says that King embraced traditional religion, and he strongly suggests that King would not want his civil rights' mission altered to include same-sex marriage.
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Members of Michigan's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community have launched a hunger strike leading up to the November elections.
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Pennsylvania Republicans have betrayed their country and devised a scheme to potentially disqualify nearly one tenth of the states' electorate.
Romney had an opportunity to open a dialogue with the NAACP. Instead he talked about denying civil rights to a civil rights organization and spoke in condescending and paternalistic terms about being a better president for African Americans than Barack Obama. It was a clear and cynical play for white votes.
Republican Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Turzai gives away true intent of Republicans' new voter ID laws.
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In right wing politics, ALEC serves as the nexus between corporations and aspiring Republicans always eager to find access to additional campaign cash.
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Civil Rights Leaders, Community Organizers and labor leaders will speak out against crime and violence at a rally Monday night in Hart Plaza.
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The crash is under investigation. Police do not believe speed and reckless driving were factors.
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The Michigan attorney general has announced four arrests in the investigation into an auto theft crime ring.
When asked if he expects Montgomery to be back for the playoff, Campbell told reporters, "I do."
The crash is under investigation. Police do not believe speed and reckless driving were factors.
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A new report claims Detroit has a more challenging job market than nearly every other major metro in the U.S.
An investigation is underway after human remains were found Monday afternoon outside of a home on Detroit's west side.
Thanks to a law that passed in 2023 and took effect late last year, the Michigan Public Service Commission has the final say over renewable energy sites.
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Michigan motorists are starting the new year by paying more at the gas pump.
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The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
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Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
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Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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A Toxicology lab with several medical practices in Michigan will pay over $4.4 million to settle claims of unnecessary testing and submitting Medicare claims for reimbursement for those test.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
During the call, the mother can be heard, and by the end of the call, so can a newborn crying.
When asked if he expects Montgomery to be back for the playoff, Campbell told reporters, "I do."
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached.
Alexander shared CBS News Miami's article on X Monday morning with a broken heart emoji.
The Detroit Lions and their ear-ringing fans celebrated a feat that the franchise pulled off for the first time.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
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Cold air builds in more for Wednesday and Thursday.
Diversified Members Credit Union shares tips on how to reach your financial goals in 2025.