Thousands of activists, residents, religious leaders and others united in downtown Detroit Nov. 16 to mourn, pray and hold vigil for families of those who have died and others who are suffering.
Bridge staff
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Join us for BridgeDetroit’s 2023 Conversation Series
BridgeDetroit is hosting four, community-centered events this summer and fall, building on eight Town Hall meetings convened by the nonprofit newsroom last summer.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroiters honor the life of Wynter Cole-Smith
The family of slain Wynter Cole-Smith and residents, pastors, activists and city leaders held vigils for two nights in her honor on Detroit’s east side.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Feds charge Detroit man in apparent strangulation death of Wynter Cole-Smith
Rashad Maleek Trice was charged Friday in a criminal complaint in the abduction and death of the 2-year-old whose body was found July 5 in an alley on Detroit’s east side.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroit offers respite centers, more guidance amid poor air quality from wildfires
For Detroiters without working air conditioning the city’s Health Department is encouraging visits to recreation centers, two will remain open through 10 p.m. Thursday.
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Join a virtual Detroit Walk to Freedom town hall
At noon Wednesday, American Black Journal Host Stephen Henderson will lead a series of in-depth discussions.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Whitmer: Abortion pill remains ‘legal in Michigan,’ despite judge’s ruling
A conservative federal judge suspended approval of the abortion medication mifepristone. An appeal and legal fight loom.