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Rev. Jesse Jackson Visits Flint, Discusses Importance Of Voting
The Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Flint Sunday to discuss the importance of voting and was expected to visit four area churches.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Flint Sunday to discuss the importance of voting and was expected to visit four area churches.
The XCEL Awards recognize the outstanding impact, achievement, and leadership by men in business, the arts, education, government, and other influential areas.
He says: "It's the tug of war for the soul of America."
Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons in Michigan Monday to help distribute water to residents in the city of Flint as part of the ongoing water crisis brought on by a switch from the Detroit water system two years ago.
The civil rights leader told a crowd at a church Sunday in Flint that the full effect of the lead contamination of the city's tap water is not yet known.
Jackson said governors who have spoken out against federal refugee policies following the deadly attacks in Paris "are playing on our fears."
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
Prominent national figures will be in Detroit later this month for the 50th Anniversary March of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson will deliver the keynote address Sunday night at a gala to honor U.S. Congressman John Conyers.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson was in Detroit today -- arguing against the appointment of an Emergency Financial Manager in the city.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling for mass demonstrations and court action to oppose the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit's finances.
It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.
The push is in response to the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater during a midnight showing of the "Dark Knight Rises."
After the onslaught of negative press continued, including an outcry from Rev. Jesse Jackson, the shoe company changed its tune.
The Southfield protest was one of many being held around the country by Rainbow Push.
Mayor Dave Bing's office has given City Council a draft of a financial agreement being negotiated between Detroit and Governor Snyder's office.
"Why is Detroit in crisis? We bailed out the automotive industry but the city has not been able to be part of that." Jesse Jackson told Carol Cain.
"Everything was moving so fast and so slow at the same time," the mother said. "He was holding his arm and blood was coming out. I thought 'You can't be shot, if you were shot you wouldn't still be standing here.'"
"I'm saying pay the city what you owe it," Jesse Jackson told Charlie Langton. "Can you dismiss your biggest city?" He added if the state wants to help Detroit, they should bring cash.
The debt deal in Washington will have an effect on Michigan's budget, which relies heavily on federal dollars. But how much of an impact will it have?
A group of community activists are gathering in front of the abandoned Michigan Central Depot to call on property owners in the city to step-up and clean up the town.
If Dan Gilbert has his way there could be dribbling of NBA players again in the Motor City.
Calling it a "violation of basic rights," Jesse Jackson has comes to Michigan to fight against the state's new Emergency Financial Manager law.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee says the group started out carjacking vehicles for parts, then graduated from there.
Jesse Jackson met with local union leaders Thursday planning strategy to fight what they say is an attack on the middle class.
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, who was born in the U.S. and lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War and the COVID pandemic, has died at 117, her family said Tuesday.
The parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a former student accused of killing 10 people at a high school near Houston in 2018, don't bear financial responsibility for the shooting, a jury decided.
Medical aid in death is legal in 10 states and the District of Columbia. But only Oregon and Vermont explicitly allow out-of-state people who are terminally ill to die with assistance there.
Sheryl Jones has fought diligently to keep her daughter Tiané's memory alive. She keeps photos of her daughter around her West Bloomfield home and keeps up with the Detroit Police Department's investigation.
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
Under the contract, the union can authorize a strike once an issue has gone through the grievance process.
An 8-year-old child was shot in the head during a drive-by shooting while sleeping inside a Detroit home early Monday morning, police said.
Dale Warner's wife, Dee Warner, 52, was last seen on April 25, 2021, near her home in Lenawee County.
Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, who was born in the U.S. and lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War and the COVID pandemic, has died at 117, her family said Tuesday.
Under the contract, the union can authorize a strike once an issue has gone through the grievance process.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
The union hosted a call Wednesday, during which members will hear what's at stake in November, the union's key issues, and how they're looking to win against the so-called "billionaire class."
"The Connect" is an autonomous shuttle service with 16 stops to help people get to or near their destination.
Stellantis is warning that it could lay off as many as 2,450 of the 3,700 union workers employed at a truck plant just outside of Detroit.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
For many of these diehard car enthusiasts we spoke to Thursday, Saturday will be a rain-or-shine event. Their vehicles might say otherwise.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Democrats from across the country are returning for Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention as the party continues to rally around its new ticket.
The parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a former student accused of killing 10 people at a high school near Houston in 2018, don't bear financial responsibility for the shooting, a jury decided.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the convention on its first night.
Harley-Davidson said it is "saddened by the negativity on social media," but added it is dropping some DEI goals.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
About 80% of the funding Michigan received in the last year has been allocated according to MDHHS.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Prosecutors in Michigan have struck a deal with a pharmacist who is blamed for deaths from a national meningitis outbreak in 2012.
WNV has been detected in several dozen mosquito pools and wild birds across the state.
It's nearly one month until the start of the fall season, and in Oakland County, the health office says to be careful as West Nile virus looms in mosquitoes.
The community rallied around Gary Szalka, the cherished educator who's now in hospice after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR's playoffs.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Detroit City FC continues their three-game road trip in Birmingham on Friday night against Eastern Conference rival Birmingham Legion FC.
Stalions was on head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff until he resigned in November.
Canada is already Michigan's largest trading partner, worth hundreds of billions each year.
Michigan GOP Party Chair Pete Hoekstra and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow discuss the results of the primary and how the field of candidates still standing and their prospects look as Election 2024 enters the sprint to the finish line on Nov. 5 on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters
Michigan's primary was held Tuesday, with numerous contests being voted on, including the open U.S. Senate seat, several Michigan U.S. House seats and much more.
The spotlight is on two successful Detroit family-owned businesses on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters as leaders from PVS Chemicals and Sweet Potato Sensations talk about working for a family enterprise and the nuances.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
The United Auto Workers union has threatened to strike against Stellantis as the UAW says the automaker has failed to keep its commitments regarding the reopening of the Belvidere plant in Illinois; former President Donald Trump is set to speak in Howell, Michigan, and more on the latest top stories.
Getting hot for the weekend.
Sheryl Jones has fought diligently to keep her daughter Tiané's memory alive. She keeps photos of her daughter around her West Bloomfield home and keeps up with the Detroit Police Department's investigation.
In a unanimous vote, the Northville City Council will continue with its plans for a river park. The city will pay $8.9 million to BNC Earthmovers LLC to create a new river channel and demolish a concrete culvert that's been there for several decades.
A woman seeking help in clearing the property of trash received support from a local church and business.