Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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Former U.S. Congressman John Conyers, whose 15-year fight to pass legislation that would make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday, has died. He was 90. The longtime Michigan Democrat represented what is now the state's 13th Congressional District (which includes parts of western Detroit) for more than 50 years. Conyers resigned in 2017. Conyers was born in Detroit in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1965 and immediately became a forceful voice in the Civil Rights... Full story
An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). In Wayne County, First Step is the only non-profit agency providing comprehensive services for victims of domestic and sexual violence in 35 communities. Established in 1978, First Step accomplishes its mission by adhering to the values of safety, integrity, empowerment-based advocacy, social justice, community action, and the... Full story
Bernie Sanders visited the City of Detroit on Sunday, but though the rally at Cass Technical High School featured Rockstar and Cass Tech Alum Jack White, it was not the sole focus of the visit. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib from the 13th District, led Sanders through the duality of Detroit. The tour included the nearly billion dollar investment in Little Caesars Arena (LCA) to the area of City where people fight for necessities and rely on the help of the Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry for food... Full story
Poverty unfortunately is a world issue that affects all people of every race, nationality, and regardless of religion. Poverty is known as the state of being poor. When people become poor, they can sometimes become homeless.These people sometimes live on the street, under the freeway or anywhere they can find shelter with their families. There are several causes of poverty. Some causes are natural disasters, unemployment, and family issues. Again, poverty unfortunately is not just a local... Full story
