Seminar, Public Forum In Detroit Addresses Systemic Racism
Some Detroit community leaders are getting training on systemic racism and the effects on relations with police, the educational system and inequality.
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Some Detroit community leaders are getting training on systemic racism and the effects on relations with police, the educational system and inequality.
"In this time of heightened political strife, we believe these values take on even more importance as people and beliefs are targets of divisive rhetoric."
"We are making appropriate decisions regarding consequences for those involved, including student separations from school."
A former NFL player says he was the target of racism while out celebrating Saint Patrick's Day at a Macomb County bar.
Responses were mostly supportive to Rochon, with comments like "disgusting behavior," "this isn't his first time disrespecting patrons" and "I just hope we really stick together on this."
A charge of disturbing the peace against a Michigan Technological University student who authorities say threatened blacks on social media has been dismissed.
Calvin College says two students have admitted writing racist statements and symbols in snow that had fallen on several cars.
Wesley Rogers says the Confederate flag is important to him as a native of the South.
Local civil rights groups are demanding a police investigation after racist election fliers were distributed in Southfield.
The NAACP local president defended the group's decision at the time to give Kid Rock the award and said the Grammy-nominated musician isn't a racist.
The service started with a message of love, recovery and healing, which will no doubt reverberate throughout churches across the country.
The Republican National Committee's executive committee voted Wednesday to censure Michigan Republican Dave Agema and seek his resignation after he linked to a racist article from Facebook.
Some Republicans are calling on the Republican National Committee to expel Michigan's Dave Agema after he linked to a racist article from Facebook.
A Grand Jury has decided not to indict a white police officer who killed a black 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri.
Alan Barron showed a video to his eighth grade history class about how white entertainers used to wear black face to imitate blacks.
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"Our goal at New Detroit is achieving a time when race is no longer an issue in this region and no longer an obstacle to progress for our city, region and state."
They're taking to social media to urge local Muslims to stop using the word "abeed."
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Grosse Pointe Park police are pledging to improve relations with people with disabilities after officers were caught on video tape mocking a mentally challenged black man.
The video shows one cop asking an African-American man to dance and make monkey sounds.
Raymond Langley says he's been repeatedly harassed because of his race.
The sheriff's office said the vehicles were valued at more than $1.5 million.
Patrick Kane had two goals and three assists and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
Batch Brewing Company owner Stephen Roginson raised the issue of local breweries closing. While he's been able to keep his doors open, the same can't be said for many of his friends in the industry.
Crews are currently working on the backfill and restoration of this road, which has been closed for weeks.
Michigan Hillel, a group dedicated to empowering Jewish students, says the school acknowledged the concerns they presented to leaders at the beginning of the school year, including what they called threatening messaging posted around campus.
The sheriff's office said the vehicles were valued at more than $1.5 million.
The prosecutor's office did not release the name of the suspect because charges have not been filed.
Patrick Kane had two goals and three assists and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
A Detroit woman was startled to find a dead body in her home – then Detroit Police Department found a second body.
Michigan State soccer defender Justina Gaynor signs a one-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars FC.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
AAA says the most expensive gas prices in the state can be found in Ann Arbor ($3.13), Metro Detroit ($3.11) and Jackson ($3.08).
Michigan drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump this week.
President Trump announced a new 25% blanket tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. This tariff is part of a growing list of tariffs his administration has already threatened or imposed.
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Loaded Dice Brewery, which was part of the craft beer community in Southern Michigan, has closed.
Campus Martius Park in Detroit is the running for its third Best Public Square in the Country honor.
Michigan Hillel, a group dedicated to empowering Jewish students, says the school acknowledged the concerns they presented to leaders at the beginning of the school year, including what they called threatening messaging posted around campus.
Federal criminal charges involving a controlled substance investigation were filed against seven Detroit men.
Michigan State soccer defender Justina Gaynor signs a one-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars FC.
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A special education teacher at Huron High School gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets for families of organ donors.
Howell's Trinity Health Hospital is in the process of moving most of their operations to a larger Brighton facility, but this space is going to be put to use.
A new study finds that long, unproductive meetings can lead to "meeting hangovers," affecting workflow and productivity.
Patrick Kane had two goals and three assists and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Michigan State soccer defender Justina Gaynor signs a one-year contract with the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Stars FC.
Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat NBA-worst Washington 123-103 in a physical game that included two late flagrant fouls by the Wizards.
No. 7 Michigan State is building momentum as March Madness beckons.
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A 44-year-old Livonia woman accused of running a human trafficking operation in three massage businesses was arrested and charged following a months-long investigation.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday that it has received a warrant request related to the deaths of two children who died in February while sleeping in a van parked inside a Hollywood parking structure.
Batch Brewing Company owner Stephen Roginson raised the issue of local breweries closing. While he's been able to keep his doors open, the same can't be said for many of his friends in the industry.
It's been more than three weeks since a water main break in Southwest Detroit flooded hundreds of homes. Mayor Mike Duggan provided an update Wednesday on repair and recovery efforts.
After the University of Michigan received a letter on Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Education warning them of potential consequences surrounding what it calls antisemitic discrimination and harassment, one of the largest Jewish-led organizations at the university says the school is already making efforts to change.