Detroit

Eminem Publishes an Obituary for Alter Ego ‘Slim Shady’

In a local Detroit newspaper, the rap superstar wrote the obituary in promotion of his upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).”
05/15/2024

Caleb Williams Headlines 2024 NFL Draft Class

The Heisman Trophy winner was selected by the Chicago Bears with the number one pick.
04/26/2024

'Diarra From Detroit': Diarra Kilpatrick and Jemele Hill Unveil the City's Soul

Join Diarra Kilpatrick on a personal tour of Detroit's iconic locales with Jemele Hill, exploring the vibrant culture and history that inspired their latest show, now streaming on BET+.
04/25/2024

Bo$$, Def Jam's First Female Rapper, Dies at 54

The Detroit native was best known for her hit song “Deeper.”
03/12/2024

Is Detroit Still a 'Murder Capital?' What Does That Mean in 2023?

Discourse around city safety in America is inherently flawed and requires a deeper look.
12/08/2023

Citing ‘Lack of Vision,’ Two Members of Detroit's Reparations Task Force Resign

One of the sticking points that drove the move was exactly what reparations looks like.
12/05/2023

Former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick To Lead Memphis Justice Reform Nonprofit

Kilpatrick was named the executive director of Taking Action for Good.
11/15/2023

Detroit Audubon Society Latest To Change Name After Namesake’s Racist Past Surfaces

John James Audubon was an enslaver and White supremacist, says the national organization that is keeping his name.
10/25/2023

Retired Detroit Police Chief Announces Run For U.S. Senate – As A Republican

James Craig, who ran the DPD for eight years, has reached out to Trump campaign officials about his Senate bid.
10/04/2023

Court Throws Out Conviction After Judge Says Black Man 'Looks Like A Criminal To Me’

08/04/2023

Black Detroiters Driving Increase In Mortgage Applications In The City, Though Black Flight Continues

New mortgage applications signify a turnaround, the city has still lost significant Black population and must work to grow it back, a report says.
06/22/2023