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Cornelius Frederick
Cornelius Frederick's Death Prompts Changes In Youth Facilities

Authorities plan to ban restraints in youth facilities in response to the death of 16-year-old Cornelius Frederick.
by Anoa Changa
04.04.21
Lee Mouat
White Supremacist Pleads Guilty To Bike Lock Beating

White supremacist Lee Mouat pleaded guilty to beating Devin Freelon Jr., a Black 18-year-old, in his mouth with a bicycle…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.01.21
KKK flag in window of Grosse Pointe, Michigan home
Black Residents Traumatized After KKK Flag Displayed

Black residents in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, say they don’t feel safe after a KKK flag was displayed in a…
by Anoa Changa
03.10.21
JeDonna Dinges
Michigan Man Won't Face Charges Over KKK Flag

A Black Wayne County prosecutor said that under state law, hanging a KKK flag in view of a Black family…
by Charise Frazier
03.10.21
Former Gov. Snyder turns down Harvard appointment after backlash
Ex-Michigan Gov. Files To Dismiss Flint Water Case

Snyder's attorneys are arguing to have the case thrown out, claiming the charges filed against him last month should have…
by Charise Frazier
02.01.21
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Detroit Black Voters, Poll Workers Faced 'Blatant Racism'

Michigan’s former elections director discusses "the race factor" in Detroit for the 2020 presidential election.
by Bisma Parvez, BridgeDetroit
12.18.20
Cynthia Johnson
Lawmaker Disciplined For Video To Racist Trump Supporters

Michigan state Rep. Cynthia Johnson was removed from her committee assignments on Wednesday over a Facebook Live where she spoke…
by Charise Frazier
12.09.20
Honestie Hodges GoFundMe photo
14-Year-Old Victim Of Police Violence Dies Of COVID-19

Honestie was not only a victim of COVID-19, but suffered under the weight of state-sanctioned violence in 2017.
by Charise Frazier
11.25.20
Michigan Official Defends N-Word Against Black Lives Matter
Michigan Official Defends N-Word Against Black Lives Matter:…

Public officials and citizens call on him to resign.
by Royce Dunmore
08.08.20
Ypsilanti, Michigan police punching black woman video
Michigan Police Investigating Cop Brutalizing Black Woman

A police officer was recorded on video beating an unarmed Black woman who appeared to be nonviolent until she was…
by NewsOne Staff
05.29.20
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...
Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
05.25.20
NAIAS 2019 - Features Detroit
Detroit Chefs Donate 20,000 Meals To The Homeless

A collective of Detroit-based chefs donated 20,000 meals to the homeless amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
05.11.20
Dollar Tree To Acquire Family Dollar Stores For $8.5 Billion
Family Of Security Guard Killed Over Mask Speaks

Calvin Munerlyn’s uncle defended his nephew as an innocent victim of a horrible circumstance in the Family Dollar in Flint,…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.06.20
Large Numbers Of Detroit Health Care Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus
Michigan Launches Task Force For Black Coronavirus Cases

People like Donald Trump have made mention of racial disparities but lack concrete actions.
by Royce Dunmore
04.11.20
Brenda Jones, Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Congress race 2020
Black Woman Runs For Congress Against Rashida Tlaib

Brenda Jones, a Black woman Democrat and president of the Detroit City Council, has reportedly filed paperwork that means she…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.01.20
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9-Year-Old Fashion Designer Captures Mattel’s Attention

A 9-year-old fashion designer who creates clothes for her dolls has captured the attention of Mattel.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
48th NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals
Judge Mathis Donates Bottled Water To Flint Schools

Judge Greg Mathis donated 50,000 bottles of water to schools in Flint.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Children And Youth Hold "Stand Up To Trump" Rally At The White House
Activist Raises Over $130K For Water Filtration Systems

12-year-old Flint activist Amariyanna Copeny raised over $130K for water filtration systems.
by NewsOne Staff
08.28.20
"America's Got Talent" Season 14 Finale Red Carpet
Detroit Youth Choir Receives $1M Donation

After falling short in the America’s Got Talent competition, the Detroit Youth Choir received $1 million from supporters in their…
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Melbourne Police
Cop Will Receive No Punishment For Killing Child

Norman Hood was killed on May 28.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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