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Tips for Choosing the Best College for You

By Dr. Tamika Riley   Figuring out which college or university you want to attend after high school can be an overwhelming experience for a high...

COMMUNITY VOICES: There Is a Balm in the Gratiot-Woods Neighborhood

By Rev. Stephen Herrod, Contributing Columnist In the historic Gratiot-Woods neighborhood of Detroit, healing is taking root in a new way. From health care enrollment...

Property is Power! What the Government Shutdown Means for Black Homeownership

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum A government shutdown isn’t just a headline it’s a shockwave that ripples through every corner of the economy. For the...

Resilient Neighborhoods: USDA Cuts Could Worsen Food Insecurity, Reverse Progress to Improve Nutrition

By Layla McMurtrie At a time when many Southeast Michigan families are turning to food banks for help, federal support is beginning to dwindle. ...

Property is Power! Defending Black Homeownership in the Face of Trump’s Political Challenges

By Dr. Anthony Kellum Over the past six decades, the African American community has made significant strides toward homeownership, building generational wealth and stability. Yet,...

Have You Considered Your Calling Lately?

By: Kristen Barnes-Holiday Recently, I engaged in a deep dialogue with one of my students regarding her calling—the God-given path that she undoubtedly knows that...

Public transit is a lifeline to health care. Michigan must fund it like one.

By Tiffany J. Gunter It’s Monday morning, and thousands are gearing up to start their week by boarding their local bus — not only to...

Motor City Cruise Tryouts Showcase Dreams, Determination, and Development

Writer: Darryl Jacobs, ESPN & CBS Sports Networks The squeak of sneakers echoed off the hardwood inside the Henry Ford Health System Performance Center on...

A Life Cut Short at Delta State: We Deserve the Truth About Demartravion “Trey” Reed

By Dr. Duvalier J. Malone, Contributor On September 15, 2025, the body of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed was found hanging from a tree on...

Property is Power! What Unequal Access to Credit Means for Black Homeownership

Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of building wealth in America, yet unequal access to credit continues to block too many African Americans from...

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