In response to a column in Bridge Magazine, superintendent sends parents letter saying district “failed in its obligation” to provide “appropriate” lessons.
Chastity Pratt
Chastity Pratt is a former reporter for Bridge.
Posted inTalent & Education
Opinion | The miseducation of Michigan: How state fails kids in black history
My kids are in one of Michigan’s best districts. Their African-American history class included ‘Boyz n the Hood’ and a documentary about gangs. We can do better as we celebrate Black History Month.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit must build its middle class to make its comeback
A new report says Detroit is 25 percent middle class and needs 27,000 new black families earning $46,000 or more to stabilize neighborhoods.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit is doing better. How much? That’s where experts disagree.
A nationally known urbanist and Detroit’s planning director debate how excited to get about the city’s comeback. Surprise, surprise. They disagree.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit has another charter commission. Just don’t ask why.
For the fourth time in 300 years, Detroit has convened a group to examine changes to its governing structure. But even commissioners acknowledge their mission is unclear.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit wants to extend comeback to neighborhoods. So far, it’s a slow go.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s marquee project to revitalize the Fitzgerald neighborhood is far behind schedule. What does that mean for the rest of the city?
Posted inMichigan Government
Overnight, it’s a new Michigan. Women sweep to power in change election.
Welcome, legalized pot. So long, gerrymandering. Democrats and women score big victories, as ballot measures all pass. Republicans hold onto Legislature, promising divided government.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan approves recreational marijuana. What you need to know.
Here’s what you can – and cannot – do now that voters have overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana
Posted inMichigan Government
Radio ad claims Sen. Debbie Stabenow supports 'black genocide,' draws outrage
Ministers call on Republican John James to denounce ad running on Detroit-area station that equates pro-choice politics with killing black babies.
Posted inUrban Affairs
$100 million for waterfront a boon to Detroit, will connect to state trails
Foundation started by the late Buffalo Bills owner and Michigander Ralph Wilson donated the funds to develop the waterfront park