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September 16, 2022
Detroit's mile-long I-375 freeway in the late 1950s and early 1960s reportedly forced the displacement of more than 100,000 residents.
Jackson water crisis
September 14, 2022
From Jackson, Mississippi to Flint, Michigan, aging water infrastructure is wreaking havoc in predominantly Black and brown communities.
September 12, 2022
In its denial motion, Fifth Third Bank said the incident involving Lizzie Pugh's $12,000 jackpot check had nothing to do…
September 10, 2022
The Michigan Supreme Court sided with the Promote the Vote 2022 coalition to put the proposed constitutional amendment before voters.
Fans Hold Candlelight Vigil For Michael Jackson At Home Of Motown
September 9, 2022
Detroit's Motown Museum, where the legacy of the legendary record label is preserved, announced that Phase 3 of its expansion…
Fifth Third Bank - Lizzie Pugh
September 7, 2022
Three white employees at Fifth Third Bank in Livonia refused to process or return what they told Lizzie Pugh was…
August 29, 2022
Four people were shot Sunday, three fatally, by a man who appeared to fire randomly over about 2-1/2 hours in…
August 27, 2022
The annual Black Footwear Forum is coming to the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in Detroit from Sept.…
August 24, 2022
Officials say they've since heard from animal control agencies in northern Michigan regarding dogs with the same symptoms.
August 9, 2022
As chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Isaiah Oliver is well known throughout his native city.
August 4, 2022
The predominantly Black city of Detroit could be without Black representation in Congress next term for the first time since…
Idlewild theGrio.com
July 22, 2022
As we reach the peak of the summer heat, theGrio celebrates the legacy of Black summer retreats, beginning with Idlewild,…
July 18, 2022
Masterpiece Sound Studios, a legendary space affiliated with Motown Records, is hosting a cover song contest for musicians nationwide.
July 14, 2022
Detroit agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Desmond Ricks, who says police switched bullets to pin a…
July 12, 2022
Michigan’s largest district court and bail reform advocates have agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over cash bail practices.
July 8, 2022
Michigan voters have quite a mix of candidates as contenders for the Republican nomination for governor early next month.
July 6, 2022
The money will be shared by Michigan school districts to pay for new uniforms and to eliminate logos that reinforce…
July 6, 2022
Detroit has aggressively taken on its blight problem since emerging from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history eight years ago.
July 1, 2022
Maria Victoria Ferrer says she was fired "abruptly" in April after expressing her unease over racist conduct at The Detroit…
June 30, 2022
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder invoked his right against self-incrimination Thursday and declined to answer questions at a civil trial...