Rainbow PUSH will bring its “Let Freedom Ring” celebration to Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 4 p.m., with a free public program marking the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King ...

Detroit City Council began a new year with new members Tuesday in their first regular session after electing James Tate and Coleman A. Young II as council president and president pro-tem during a ...

Sharon Owens, 62, was sworn in as the mayor of Syracuse during a private ceremony on Wednesday (December 31), with her term officially beginning on Thursday. Owens becomes the first Black woman and ...

She is accused of using the funds on recreational travel to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, food and groceries for herself and her children, retail shopping, a personal vehicle, and six properties ...

Schumer praised Goodman’s “foresight in the midst of chaos,” and said he was willing to make himself a target so others could reach safety. Goodman was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Biden later ...

The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place: Inflation is down from its peak in mid-2022, growth has held up better than many expected, and yet American households say that things still feel ...

Muammar Gaddafi, the controversial Libyan leader, made an extraordinary offer: a $1 billion gift to Louis Farrakhan’s Nation of Islam. The money was intended to advance the cause of Black Americans, ...

Policing remains one of Detroit’s most emotionally charged issues. In 2026, several debates will take center stage: Police accountability: Calls for greater civilian oversight, transparency in ...

The Detroit-born father of four has built a multi-faceted career as an artist who paints, sculpts, and continues to push the limits of his artistic expression. On first impression, Strozier ...

Paychecks at the bottom of Michigan’s wage scale started 2026 with a jump that many workers will feel right away. Effective January 1, 2026, the state’s minimum wage rose from $12.48 to $13.73 an hour ...

In planning ahead we must alter our attention span. Listen beyond our personal interest to understand how we might help ...

Former Detroit City Council president pro-tem James Tate of District 1 is now the president of the body after a 5-4 vote. District 3 council member Scott Benson was the runner-up.