The high-profile civil rights attorney said the City Council president is “the real deal” and embodies the next generation of Black leadership.
Malachi Barrett
Malachi Barrett is a mission-oriented reporter working to liberate information for Detroiters.
Barrett previously worked for MLive covering local news and statewide politics in Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Detroit. He was named Michigan’s 2019 Newspaper Rising Star by the Associated Press. Barrett graduated from Central Michigan University in 2016.
Barrett lives in Detroit's Pingree Park neighborhood on the eastside with his wife. He's mostly from Battle Creek, but also lived in California, Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina and Japan.
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Motor City Match whistleblower lawsuit ends with settlement
Malachi Barrett has the latest from Detroit City Council: A report on companies hired by the city that historically benefitted from slavery, an overassessment analysis, whistleblower legal settlement, and New Center road improvements.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Cash is flowing in 2025 Detroit mayoral race: Who’s writing the check?
Candidates seeking to make the August 2025 primary ballot were required to disclose fundraising activities during the final months of last year. The documents offer a glimpse of who is stacking dollars behind the seven possible successors to Mayor Mike Duggan.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
City Councilman Fred Durhal officially launches mayoral campaign
During his remarks, Durhal told the crowd that he is “unapologetic about development” and wants to back businesses of all sizes.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Detroit Ice Boiz keeps Belle Isle pond hockey tradition alive
The group preserves ice hockey traditions despite warming winters, welcoming all to come play, skate and grab a bite.
Posted inCity Council Notebook, Election 2025
Why Kevin Jones is running for council
Jones is running for a seat on the City Council representing District 5, pledging to focus on the needs of underserved residents.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
City Council has limited say in land bank contract
Malachi Barrett has the latest from Detroit City Council: Debate over the future role of Detroit’s land bank, retiree bonus checks, preparations for immigration crackdown and more.
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Detroit pastor launches meme coin at Trump’s inauguration
180 Church Pastor Lorenzo Sewell delivered a prayer at Trump’s Monday inauguration ceremony. Hours later, he announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency token.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Who runs the fan page pumping Mike Duggan’s gubernatorial bid?
A week ago, Ryan Ash-Miller didn’t know who Mike Duggan was. Now he’s running X’s biggest fan page for him.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Housing
Detroit solar deal expands Perfecting Church land holdings
The City Council approved the land swap in November during its final session of 2024, giving 64 parcels to Perfecting Church in exchange for 39 church-owned parcels that will be used to house city solar energy fields.