Historic marker recognizes Birwood Wall, a symbol of racist housing practices and a challenge to do better.
Malachi Barrett
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Without wealth advantage, Detroiters ‘not celebrating’ economic recovery
Black and Hispanic Detroiters are making far less and have fewer job opportunities than their white counterparts, a new report has found.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Thanedar assures Black Detroiters: ‘This seat is owned by the people’
State Rep. Shri Thanedar, winner of a crowded primary for Michigan’s 13th District, discusses reparations, Black representation and the influence of special interests in elections.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Losses by Black candidates revive fears about Michigan redistricting
The new districts have survived court challenges. But some Black Democrats say they ‘screwed things up’ and will hurt voters, particularly in Detroit.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Security ‘beefed up 100%’ at Detroit absentee counting board after 2020 chaos
Detroit’s Central Counting Board is only accessible to election workers, poll challengers and media observers.
