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1982 murder of Vincent Chin in Detroit inspires Asian American activism nationwide
In 1982, Chinese American Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat by two white Detroiters, who received no jail time.
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In 1982, Chinese American Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat by two white Detroiters, who received no jail time.
Willie Mays began his professional baseball career with the Birmingham Black Barons, who barnstormed the Jim Crow South as a member of the Negro Southern League.
Donald Trump is courting Black voters and a conservative group popular with white supremacists during back-to-back stops in Michigan.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan has lost his committee assignment and staff, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning an op-ed piece that called a Detroit suburb "America's jihad capital.".
A federal jury has convicted a man on two counts for with defacing one of Michigan's oldest synagogues with a swastika and other graffiti in 2019.
The House has rejected an effort to censure Democratic Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, scrapping a Republican attempt to condemn the only Palestinian-American in Congress over her recent rhetoric around the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Curtis Chin has been championing other Asian Americans for over 30 years.
The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student in Texas was suspended because school officials say his dreadlocks violated the district's dress code.
Students and faculty were shocked to find homophobic slurs and racist images drawn around the parking lot of FlexTech High School in Brighton on the first day of classes this week.
Joe Mahmoud, of Ann Arbor, is filing a lawsuit against Erie Orchard and Cider Mill after he says he was subject to racist remarks from the owner.
Various U.S. media publishers said they would no longer give Adams a platform after he made comments described as racist, hateful and discriminatory in a Feb. 22 YouTube video.
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Nearly 14 months after it began, the pandemic's grip is finally loosening as Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, talked about with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain on "Michigan Matters" airing 7:30 am Sunday on CBS 62.
There's a Robocall going around, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is warning Detroit voters that is "racially charged" and false.
Workers at a General Motors plant in Toledo, say they endured racism in the workplace. Now, those allegations are detailed in a new lawsuit against the automaker.
The short song includes the lyrics: "Cotton needs pickin' so bad, we're going'na pick all over this field."
The demonstrations at the Ann Arbor school began Monday morning and included people blocking roads and sitting on medians studying.
"It's imperative, it's our moral obligation to stand against white supremacy whenever we can. We all must be louder and we all must make it clear that he has no home here in any of our communities."
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.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
A pilot and his passenger are expected to be OK after crashing his helicopter on Thursday into a field in Monroe County, Michigan.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.
A Michigan woman, 81, was rescued after being lost in the woods behind her home for more than 20 hours.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Another two people encountered the same shark, but were not seriously hurt, officials said.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
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.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
A Black man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he submitted a resume for a job.
A few showers or storms are possible later Friday before dryer air arrives this weekend.
June was Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and since then, strides have been made in research and treatment for the disorder. Steve Barbieri, vice president and co-founder of the National Council of Dementia Minds, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the organization and his own diagnosis of dementia.
A union that represents Michigan corrections officers asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday to deploy the National Guard to help understaffed prisons.
July 4th is not only a time people set off fireworks, but it's also the birthday of an American hero. The Tuskegee Airman National Museum in Detroit honored Harry Stewart, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday.