Approximately six million Black people moved from the American South to Northern, Midwestern, and Western states roughly from the 1910s until the 1970s.
Bridge staff
Posted inArts & Culture, Business
Stephen Henderson leaves WDET after 10 years on air, show canceled
Henderson said in a statement on social media that he chose to leave due to “disinvestment” by the station.
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Ex-Riverfront Conservancy CFO pleads guilty in $40M wire fraud, money laundering effort
Smith, 52, agreed to pay restitution of at least $44.3 million after his efforts “to divert millions in Conservancy funds.”
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit votes: Ballot count continues as results trickle in
Voting has now ended in Detroit and ballots can now begin being tallied at Huntington Place downtown.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Don’t fall for misinformation: Here’s what you need to know about Election Day in Detroit
A steady stream of false and misleading information is circulating online around the 2024 election, so we’ve compiled this guide.
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Trump, Vance, Walz, Bon Jovi to rally Monday in Michigan
JD Vance is expected to speak in Flint today while Tim Walz will hold an election eve rally in Detroit with guests including Bon Jovi. Donald Trump will close out his campaign in Grand Rapids.
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Where Donald Trump, Kamala Harris stand on issues that matter to Michigan
What the candidates are proposing for EVs, taxes, Great Lakes, immigration, Israel, health care and education.
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Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison appointed interim Detroit police chief
Duggan said Bettison is among a generation of highly trusted DPD leaders and will represent a great transition to “one of the sons of Detroit.”
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Dead bird found near Detroit freeway tests positive for West Nile virus
Residents are encouraged to avoid mosquito bites, which is how West Nile Virus and other viruses can spread.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Conspiracy theories, voter enthusiasm, poll accuracy
Bridge reporters discuss the size of Kamala Harris’ rally at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, break down the correlation between crowd sizes and enthusiasm (there isn’t much) and discuss the accuracy of polls.