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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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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

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

October 15, 2026

Kamala Harris Tells Keke Palmer She Hasn’t Decided On 2028 Run

October 15, 2026

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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.

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

Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board - October 15, 2026

As Michiganders prepare to cast their vote for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s replacement, the choice before our state extends far beyond two candidates or two...

Garlin Gilchrist is Exactly Who Michigan Needs as Secretary of State

Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board - October 15, 2026

It’s easy to think of the Michigan Secretary of State as just a giant, statewide administrative office dedicated entirely to endless paperwork, renewing driver's...

It’s Now or Never: Vote ‘Yes’ on Nov. 3 to Save The Wright Museum

Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board - October 15, 2026

Black history is under constant threat of erasure, and right now, the power to protect it is in our hands. The Southeast Michigan Public Historical...

Experience Matters: Highland Park Should Re-elect Mayor Glenda McDonald

Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board - October 15, 2026

The citizens of Highland Park are currently casting votes to decide who will lead their city as its next mayor. The choice before voters...

Kamala Harris Tells Keke Palmer She Hasn’t Decided On 2028 Run

RTM Newsroom - October 15, 2026

Keke Palmer pressed former Vice President Kamala Harris about whether she plans to run for president again in 2028 during an appearance on Palmer’s podcast. Harris said she hasn’t decided yet, adding that Democrats must get the 2026 midterm elections right before looking ahead to 2028.

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