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Planned Statue of Coleman A. Young at U.S. Capitol Gets Financial Support

October 16, 2026

The effort to install a statue of former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young at the U.S. Capitol is moving forward thanks to backing from local financiers, officials said in a news release this week. The official launch celebration of the Coleman A. Young Statue Initiative is set for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Charles...

Political Campaigns Persuade Black Voters Ahead of Midterms Elections

Sam Robinson - October 15, 2026

Endorsement: Jocelyn Benson Is the Clear Choice for Governor of Michigan

Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board - October 15, 2026

Garlin Gilchrist is Exactly Who Michigan Needs as Secretary of State

Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board - October 15, 2026

Endorsement: Jocelyn Benson Is the Clear Choice for Governor of Michigan

October 15, 2026

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Amber Guyger Released From Prison 7 Years After Killing Botham Jean

October 17, 2026

Police Find No Evidence Racist Texts Affected Alleged Competition To Target Black Drivers

October 17, 2026

Black Household Wealth Plummeted 25% In Three Years, New Data Shows

October 16, 2026

Marilyn Mosby’s Mortgage Fraud Conviction Dismissed, Perjury Convictions Stand

October 16, 2026

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Amber Guyger Released From Prison 7 Years After Killing Botham Jean

RTM Newsroom - October 17, 2026

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was released from prison after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence for murdering Botham Jean. She will remain under parole supervision until 2029 and faces restrictions on travel, residency and contact with Jean’s family.

Police Find No Evidence Racist Texts Affected Alleged Competition To Target Black Drivers

RTM Newsroom - October 17, 2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police found no evidence that racist texts exchanged by six officers affected enforcement or criminal cases. Three officers resigned, and three others face termination.

Black Household Wealth Plummeted 25% In Three Years, New Data Shows

RTM Newsroom - October 16, 2026

Median wealth among Black households fell 25% between 2022 and 2025, dropping to $36,800 as White, Hispanic and Asian households saw their median wealth increase, according to a new analysis of Federal Reserve data.

Planned Statue of Coleman A. Young at U.S. Capitol Gets Financial Support

Sam Robinson - October 16, 2026

The effort to install a statue of former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young at the U.S. Capitol is moving forward thanks to backing from...

Marilyn Mosby’s Mortgage Fraud Conviction Dismissed, Perjury Convictions Stand

RTM Newsroom - October 16, 2026

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is celebrating the dismissal of her mortgage fraud conviction, but says she still faces a fight to retain her law license. Her two federal perjury convictions remain in place.

Fresh and Pressed Juice Turns a Family Wellness Journey Into a Growing Mission

Miss AJ Williams - October 15, 2026

For Fresh and Pressed Juice founder Kiara Smith, the road to entrepreneurship did not begin with a business plan. It began at home, with...

All Things Detroit Brings Holiday Shopping Back to Eastern Market

Miss AJ Williams - October 15, 2026

Detroit shoppers looking to keep their holiday dollars close to home will have plenty of options when All Things Detroit: Holiday Experience returns to...

Political Campaigns Persuade Black Voters Ahead of Midterms Elections

Sam Robinson - October 15, 2026

Black voters in Detroit are getting extra attention ahead of the midterm elections for U.S. Senate and governor as Republicans try to break up...

Trump Administration Seeks To Strip Ilhan Omar Of U.S. Citizenship: Report

RTM Newsroom - October 15, 2026

The Trump administration is investigating whether it can revoke Rep. Ilhan Omar’s U.S. citizenship and deport her, according to The Wall Street Journal. The investigation centers on allegations involving immigration paperwork completed when Omar was a child.