Flyers promoting a “Freedom to Twerk” party, depicting the late-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s as a gold-chain-wearing youth, evoked harsh social media reactions, but the…
An unidentified nurse is suing Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Mich., over accusations of racism that resulted in her being reassigned to another area because…
FLINT, Mich-An African American woman painted “This house is a reflection of ignorant n-words” after thieves stole her windows. The woman who did not identify herself to reporters claims she was fixing up the house for homeless people. ABC 12 reports: The single mother of two, attending college and taking marketing classes, says her intent […]
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The campus of Michigan State University has been rocked by recent acts of racial intimidation directed toward Black students. The student body at the state’s largest university made their voices loudly heard on Tuesday night that these acts will not be tolerated. “The incident that really jump-started this movement was an […]
DETROIT-Thousands of people are leaving Detroit, demoralizing the city. Partner Link: Nene Leakes and Star Jones drama The New York Times reports: It was the largest percentage drop in history for any American city with more than 100,000 residents, apart from the unique situation of New Orleans, where the population dropped by 29 percent after […]
Michigan– The oldest African-American church in Michigan is celebrating its 175th anniversary this month with a series of events and services that kick off Sunday. Founded in 1836, Second Baptist Church of Detroit has a long, storied history: It helped hide runaway slaves, fought for civil rights and today continues to battle for social and […]
Krystal Gardner, a woman in Farmington, Michigan is accusing Westland police of physically abusing her while she was in jail. The Grio reports: Krystal Gardner is suing two male officers and the Westland Police Department, for $2 million over the assault she alleges happened Aug. 18. The 25-year-old Wayne woman was in custody after being […]
Corey Jackson, a sophomore at Oakland College in Michigan recently committed suicide and his parents are saying that it was another case of gay bullying resulting in suicide, according to Click On Detroit. Jackson’s family said he recently revealed to them that he was a homosexual, and that they believe he was bullied over his […]
(By Summer Ballentine for TheStateNews.com) Community members and students gathered Wednesday to hear speakers discuss issues facing the African American religious community. The annual Black Religion and Spirituality in the 21st Century Conference began Wednesday afternoon at Kellogg Center in Michigan and ends at about 1 p.m. Friday. The conference has been held for five […]
