Michigan Governor to Appoint D.C. Lawyer as Detroit Financial Manager
Michigan's governor will appoint Kevyn Orr, an African-American lawyer, as emergency financial mana...
A “Renegade” Official in Detroit Meets Cheers – and Some Jeers
State Rep. John Olumba has made waves for leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent....
Kwame Kilpatrick's "Second Chances" Speech at Eastern Michigan University Stirs Controversy
Embattled former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been out of prison for just a few months and ha...
Herman Cain’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Evade Spotlight at Michigan Debate
Economy and job creation become focus in decidedly less heated debate....
Some Patients Refuse to See Nurses of Different Race
Racial employment discrimination in hospitals is not rare....
Detroit Calls on Young Talent to Rejuvenate City
A new initiative entitled Challenge Detroit is hosting a competition to select 30 innovative leader...
Commentary: Half of All Innocents in Jail Are Black
Of the people in prison for crimes they didn’t commit, five out of 10 are Black. The University of ...
NCAA Roundup: Louisville Bounces Back After Trailing Wichita
Louisville bounced back after trailing Wichita to clutch their seat in the championship game and th...
NCAA Roundup: Louisville Overcomes Player's Gruesome Leg Injury
Louisville advances to the Final Four after their guard Kevin Ware suffered a horrific broken right...
Most Black Students in Michigan Attend High-Pollution Schools
A new study shows that minority students in Michigan are more likely than whites to attend schools ...
Racial Intimidation on the Rise at Michigan State
Black students report a troubling trend on the Big 10 campus....
First Day of School at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
The former NBA pro opens a charter high school in Detroit....
Former NFL Star Turned Actor Bubba Smith Dies
Former NFL defensive star Bubba Smith, who found a successful second career as an actor, died Wedne...
Big Sean is Principal for a Day at Michigan School
Big Sean awards students for their improved attendance....
A Healthy Diet Rooted in Better Communication Between Couples
Researchers conducted focus groups with 83 African-American men, the majority of whom said their wi...
Blacks More Likely to Develop Hypertension After Brain-Bleed Strokes
African-Americans who survive brain-bleeding strokes are more likely to develop high blood pressure...
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum Fight to Finish on Top in Michigan
A Michigan primary loss for Mitt Romney would be boosts for rival Rick Santorum — and President Oba...
Preventing Diabetes Can Save Money in the End
Study finds that lifestyle changes had the most positive impact on our wallets, more than prescribe...
Lupe Hits the Road for Spring Tour
The rapper gears up for 16-day tour in support of his album....
AP Poll: Majority Harbor Prejudice Against Blacks
Racial attitudes have not improved in the four years since the United States elected its first blac...
