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For a disease that can be cured in weeks, hepatitis C continues to take a disproportionate toll on Black Americans, prompting two national health organizations to call on Congress to make treatment more accessible.  The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) are urging...

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Black Church Coalition Urges Congress to Advance Hepatitis C Elimination Bills 

For a disease that can be cured in weeks, hepatitis C continues to take a disproportionate toll on Black Americans, prompting two national health...

Back-to-School Season Can Be Overwhelming for Parents of Neurodivergent Children 

As thousands of children prepare to enter school classrooms for the very first time this fall, many parents are also entering an emotional season...

Detroit at Work Hires Ira Thompson II as New CFO  

The City of Detroit’s workforce agency, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) recently hired Ira Thompson II as Chief Financial Officer.  In this role, Thompson II...

Highland Park to Host ‘Let’s Talk Mi Money’  Free Block Party Saturday, Aug. 15 

“Let’s Talk Mi Money” is Highland Park’s free-to-attend block party-style event, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Treasury through its Mi Money Matters financial...

Money Matters: The State of Black Media—and Why Its Future Matters to Business

By Mark Lee, Contributing Columnist Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate...

Jay Butler’s Decades-Long Detroit Radio Run Concludes

More than 60 years after he became a leading voice in the Detroit radio market, Jay Butler retired from WDET 101.9 FM radio on...

Chance the Rapper Headlined Last Week’s 45th Annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival

Photos and story by: Aaron J. Thornton, Contributor The 2026 Dearborn Homecoming Festival brought a lively burst of energy to Ford Field Park this past...

MotorCity Elevates the Escape With Newly Renovated Guestrooms

MotorCity Casino Hotel is updating its hotel experience, starting with the first phase of newly renovated guestrooms. This is part of a larger $65...

Detroit Has a Shortage of National Retailers. What Can Officials Do to Attract More Chains to the City?

By Keion Harris, University of Michigan and Stephanie Leiser, University of Michigan Detroit’s borders encompass 139 square miles, a footprint large enough to fit Manhattan,...
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