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Detroit CFO Suspended Over 'Insensitive' Trayvon Martin Reference
Jim Bonsall has apologized for a comment he made about "someone in a hoodie" that a city employee said was racially insensitive.
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Jim Bonsall has apologized for a comment he made about "someone in a hoodie" that a city employee said was racially insensitive.
A judge called Leah Keaton's behavior "very, very hurtful."
The leader of a small Michigan college referred to the faces of minorities on his campus as "dark ones" during an appearance before a legislative subcommittee.
The survey concluded that just 15 percent believe white Americans are more racist.
A Mott Community College professor and a black secretary say there's a culture of racism that's become prevalent at the Flint school.
Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
Romney supporters, including his son Tagg, have moved away from dog whistle politics and are now engaging in outright disrespectful and racist campaigning.
While it is reported that 94% or more of African-Americans support President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney in the upcoming national presidential election, the rarely-spoken question is: Are many African-Americans only voting for Obama because he's black?
While there's nothing wrong with an African-American president speaking in a black dialect, there is something terribly wrong with him speaking in a black accent and cadence when undoubtedly inciting racism to a predominantly African-American audience.
The media keeps suggesting that the racism regarding candidates has to do with whites not wanting to vote for a black man, even though Barack Obama won a presidential election with a great amount of white support in 2008. What the media isn't talking about is the NBC-Wall Street survey results which say that there are basically no black supporters for the Caucasian candidate, Mitt Romney, in 2012.
An Egyptian immigrant who lives in Detroit is asking the U.S. government to classify him as black, not white.
In 2008 it seemed we had entered a new era of post-racial politics, but the dog whistle politics of the Grand Old Party has again raised its ugly head. In fact, since Obama's election the Tea Party Republicans efforts to race bait have only increased.
Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain talks all things politics and pizza with Charlie.
Authorities in southwestern Michigan say a woman found a racial slur and the word "leave" spray painted on the outside of her home near the front door.
A former top lawyer for the city of Detroit who lost her job for describing a local court as "ghetto" has lost an appeal over her dismissal.
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A truth commission on racial inequality has been named to examine structural racism in southeast Michigan.
The ACLU accused the FBI of abusing increased powers it was given after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, citing partially redacted documents which show the FBI crossed the line in its assessment of Arab Americans in Michigan and other areas of the country.
In a few months, downtown Detroit will see runners from all over for the Free Press Marathon. As thousands are expected, there's already a race to scam.
A St. Clair Shores doctor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawful prescribing after his patient died of a drug overdose, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
A University of Michigan athletic official is accused of soliciting sex from teen boys and obtaining photos of others.
Michigan State Police says troopers issued about 5,000 citations and verbal warnings over the last year.
Michigan and Washington shared the field at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday.
In a few months, downtown Detroit will see runners from all over for the Free Press Marathon. As thousands are expected, there's already a race to scam.
The man arrested in the fatal shooting of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said was arraigned Thursday.
A St. Clair Shores doctor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawful prescribing after his patient died of a drug overdose, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
A University of Michigan athletic official is accused of soliciting sex from teen boys and obtaining photos of others.
Michigan State Police says troopers issued about 5,000 citations and verbal warnings over the last year.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Seen as a recruiting tactic, the inclusion of benefits in job ads may be most impactful in low-wage fields.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that chicken wings billed as "boneless" can actually include bones.
"I have agreed to the previously agreed upon Sept. 10 debate. He agreed to that previously. Now it appears he's backpedaling," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
After years of soaring housing costs, renters are getting some relief as the Federal Reserve looks to extinguish inflation.
Southwest is undoing its trademark open seating policy, introducing more seats with extra legroom.
Local businesses around Metro Detroit are taking the initiative to make their facilities more sensory-friendly.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Michigan and Washington shared the field at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday.
Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
In a few months, downtown Detroit will see runners from all over for the Free Press Marathon. As thousands are expected, there's already a race to scam.
Registration is now open for the racial justice organization New Detroit's Multicultural Leadership Series, which begins next month. Marshalle Favors, director of community engagement at New Detroit, speaks on the organization and the upcoming series.
A mostly clear and cool night with sunshine ahead for Friday.
Michigan has had hands-free driving laws for over a year now. Officials say Michigan saw about a 2% decrease in distracted driving-related crashes. Lt. Mike Shaw says that this could be in part due to these laws, and it takes a couple of years to see concrete numbers.
Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.