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Michigan state police disproportionately stop Black drivers

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Parents of Black student allege racism at metro Detroit school, seek $150 million

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Michigan officer overcome with tears after fatally shooting teen in viral video

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Michigan woman fatally shot by officer near Juneteenth parade

The shooting occurred on the second day of Flint’s three-day Juneteenth celebration during the Champions Parade.
/ June 21, 2021
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Detroit boy, 2, killed, 9-year-old in serious condition after shooting on freeway

A young boy, 2, was killed on a highway in Detroit and officers are asking the public for any leads in the case.
/ June 18, 2021

Airbnb reviewing bookings in Michigan Capitol

On alert for potential agitators, Airbnb will review reservations in Lansing ahead of expected demonstrations at Michigan’s state Capitol.
/ January 17, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Retired state trooper says he was demoted due to his race

A retired Michigan State Police trooper says that he was demoted for leaving work early, while his white partner was given a second chance and was not demoted despite the fact that two K-9 dogs died in his care.
/ October 25, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Man allegedly beaten, placed in chokehold by police after traffic stop

theGRIO REPORT – Fifty-seven-year-old Floyd Dent says he nearly lost his life after police allegedly beat him and placed him in a chokehold during a routine traffic stop…
/ March 26, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Michigan police seek ‘funeral bandit’ who targets grieving families

VIDEO – Michigan State Police and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in the search for a man who, they say, has been breaking into homes while the residents were attending family funeral services…
/ February 21, 2014