Southfield community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during peace walk
On Monday, Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield held it's 39th annual MLK peace walk celebration commemorating the legacy of the civil rights leader.
On Monday, Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield held it's 39th annual MLK peace walk celebration commemorating the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Sixty years ago, words from Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech were heard all across America. But before he said them in Washington, he recorded them in Detroit.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
A group of Detroiters commemorated the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Detroit Walk to Freedom in a special way over the weekend with a day of music, arts and culture.
To honor the hard work and dedication of Martin Luther King Jr., hundreds gathered for the 37th annual MLK President's luncheon at Eastern Michigan University on Monday.
The Atlanta house where slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. raised his family with Coretta Scott King will eventually be open to the public.
Its been 51 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, and there are several events scheduled in Metro Detroit commemorating King and his life.
The week begins with a service opportunity through UDM's Campus Kitchen on Monday, Jan. 19. Participants will be delivering food to Gleaners Community Food Bank,
I am shocked people of my age seemingly know so little about this civil rights era ...
Take a guided tour of the African American art galleries, which feature works by Benny Andrews, Ali McGee, Tyree Guyton, among others.
Dennis Bryant of Detroit attended a rally at St. Ann's Church and says we have not realized Martin Luther King's dream.
A trip to Washington D.C. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington didn't go quite as planned for a group of Detroiters.
Local college and high school students are being encouraged to participate in a special video contest called "Now is the Time" -- designed to connect Dr. King's legacy with today's actions.
Martin Luther King's commitment to social justice resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Johnson was born in Americus, Ga., and was a friend of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., graduating with him from Morehouse College in Atlanta in 1948.
Many of those attending the rally outside the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center were retirees concerned about the idea of taxing pensions taking root.
Glenda Cook is being recognized for her work assisting victims of domestic violence.
Wesley Berry Flowers is giving away free roses on MLK's birthday.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's non-violent activism against racial discrimination. Learn more about local events on MLK Day.
The city of Southfield and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force will host the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Peace Walk Celebration on Monday, January 17 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church.
As the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday approaches students at King High in Detroit are preparing for their 2nd Annual Martin Luther King (MLK) Legacy March on Monday.
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The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears Sunday and are hoping to bounce back from a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
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The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
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The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
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A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears Sunday and are hoping to bounce back from a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Michigan native says he made the decision in July during the Detroit Tigers season.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
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The Redford Union School District's "Fresh Den" program is aiming to help underserved families in the area.
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Warmer temperatures and some rain and snow on the way.