Detroit protests against police brutality, systemic racism for 8th night with message of unity
Demonstrations wrapped up after nearly six hours finishing at 10:30 p.m. outside where it began, Michigan Avenue and Third at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters.
Detroit religious leaders read scripture at demonstration in response to Trump's bible photo
"Today is in response to Donald Trump using a church sign as a prop and holding a bible, holding it upside down and doesn't know what's inside of it," said Rev. Dr. Jill Hardt Zundel, Central United Methodist Church.
DC paints 'Black Lives Matter' on road that leads to White House ahead of weekend protests
The D.C. Department of Public Works painted the words "Black Lives Matter" on a street in downtown D.C. Friday ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest rallies in the nation's capital in response to the killing of George Floyd.
Detroit group's Social Justice Challenge app offers creative way to give back
"We decided as a result of everything that was going on in the world today, social justice being at the forefront, why don't we take the platform that we built -and pivot for the moment - to social justice."
On what would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday, here is where her case stands
June 5 would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday, but her life was cut short when she was killed on March 13 by police who had broken into her house with a “no knock warrant” in search of illegal drugs at Taylor’s home in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
Demonstrators want Shelby police chief fired for promoting police brutality, calling protesters 'subhumans'
Protesters outside Shelby Township Municipal Center want the chief of police remove from his job after he promoted police brutality on his Twitter account.
Hundreds walk MacArthur Bridge from Detroit to Belle Isle in Peace March
A group of young activists and community leaders are marching peacefully across the MacArthur Bridge, commonly known as the Belle Isle Bridge, from Detroit to Belle Isle.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defends breaking social distancing for unity march: "important to show support"
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer admitted that, while she could not observe social distancing during a unity march on Thursday, it was important to show support to the memory of George Floyd.
DC street near White House renamed ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser officially renamed a section of 16th Street, 'Black Lives Matter Plaza' Friday ahead of what is expected to be a massive weekend demonstration by the group in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Detroit hair care CEO is the first Black woman to hold a patent for clay treatment
The "Moroccan Rhassoul 5 in One Clay Treatment" is the brain child of Gwen Jimmere and her natural hair care company, Naturalisious holds the patent.
Protest group offers list for police and criminal justice reform at Detroit demonstration
The group came up with a list of 23 demands Thursday for police and criminal justice reform.
Hundreds attend protest against police brutality marching from Lincoln Park to Allen Park
Hundreds turned out, but the twist was that the women worked with police to keep it peaceful.
Shelby Twp police chief on leave after tweets promoting police brutality
The Shelby Township Police Department commented on Twitter Thursday saying it was being investigated.
Michigan Senator Gary Peters condemns Pres. Trump's call for military intervention against protesters
Sen. Gary Peters said it would be inappropriate for the President to call in the military to quell protesters.
Mich. AG Dana Nessel calls for change in handling police brutality cases
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke with us about what she's hoping can happen in Michigan to prevent cases like what we most recently saw in Minnesota with the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Whitmer marches in unity walk Thursday ahead of night 7 of protests
State leaders visited Metro Detroit Thursday to march in a unity walk as protesters prepare for another night on the streets of Detroit.
Detroit mayor expands on thought process behind 8 p.m. citywide curfew
City officials explain on why there's a citywide curfew.
African-American political consultant shares policy change initiatives to halt excessive force
Black a political consultant and former National Lawyer Guild board member, offered up ideas to stem excessive force in policing.
Detroit police arrest 127 in Tuesday night protests
According to Detroit police, 127 people were during Tuesday night's protests, the fifth straight night of protests against police brutality sparked by the recent death of Black Americans.
Sit-in protest against 8 p.m. Detroit curfew held outside Manoogian Mansion
Led by Williams, with the Metro Detroit Political Action Network, the group organized there after 127 protesters were arrested Tuesday night. Mostly of them for curfew violations - put in place in response to unruly demonstrations.