A 15-year-old in Michigan was incarcerated during the coronavirus pandemic after a judge ruled that not completing her schoolwork violated her probation. “It just doesn’t make any sense,” said the girl’s mother.
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One Detroit: CCH Pounder / Feeder Loft / Concert of Colors
CCH Pounder, Don Was and Better Made Chips!
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American Black Journal: Detroit Police Chief James Craig
Stephen Henderson goes one-on-one with Detroit Police Chief James Craig for a candid conversation about policing in Detroit
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One Detroit: Roundtable / Black Lives Matter / Continuing Series of Small Indignities
Christy McDonald and One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley discuss systemic racism, the impact of the police brutality protests that are still occurring nationwide, and the increase in violence in some cities.
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The Big Effect of A Small Change: Capitalizing the “B” in Black
The Michigan Daily changed styling guidelines in 1988 to better reflect representation on campus. Over thirty years later, the rest of the news industry is catching on.
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Detroit suburbs grapple with the history of being anti-Black ‘sundown towns’
Segregation, violence and intimidation shaped Detroit’s suburbs. Residents and officials say they want to leave the past behind.
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Michigan Democrats push to open police disciplinary files, limit immunity
The success of sweeping police reforms sought by Michigan’s Black and Detroit legislative caucuses may turn on how well private discussions proceed with House Republicans, who have taken steps to meet with the Democratic groups.
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Resources to avoid property tax foreclosure for Detroiters
Need to get on a payment plan or get other assistance to avoid tax foreclosure? A guide to government offices and nonprofits who can offer guidance.
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Author Colson Whitehead on “The Nickel Boys,” “Invisible Man,” and Racial Inequity
The Pulitzer Prize winning author’s newest work takes place in Jim Crow America. He’s part of a legacy of Black writers that goes back generations.
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Podcast: Stories of gentrification from Detroit residents
We’re losing the soul in our neighborhoods.