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Sam Robinson is a journalist covering regional politics and popular culture. In 2024, Robinson founded Detroit one million, a local news website tailored toward young people. He has reported for MLive, Rolling Stone, Axios and the Detroit Free Press.

Brinks Chosen as Dem LG: Tickets Set for Michigan Governor’s Race

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson has chosen state Sen. Winnie Brinks, the leader of the chamber, to be her lieutenant governor. Benson was in the...

Public Engagement Process Begins for Renaissance Center Transformation

Bedrock and General Motors are pitching a plan to transform Detroit's Renaissance Center, formerly the GM headquarters, into Michigan's finest family entertainment destination. Employees with...

John James Is Michigan’s Second Black Nominee for Governor. The First Was Also a Republican.

U.S. Rep. John James of Shelby Township made history this month defeating businessman Perry Johnson to earn the Michigan GOP nomination for governor. He's the...

Donavan McKinney’s Victory Over Thanedar Returns Black Representation in Detroit

A Black man from Detroit will represent it in Congress once again. McKinney's primary win means that Detroit, a majority Black and Democratic city, will...

Bernie-Backed Onwenu Tries to Unite the Party: ‘Abdul’s Message is Deeply American’

Michigan state Senate candidate Justin Onwenu, the former city of Detroit director of small business affairs, was endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on...

Michigan Democrats Rally for Unity After Contentious Primary

The Michigan Democratic Party is trying to unite its voters after a contentious primary Tuesday where progressives earned major victories. Former Detroit and Wayne County...

Conyers, Burton, Gilmer-Hill Highlight New Members to Detroit’s Legislative Caucus

Detroit state legislative races saw surprises during Tuesday's primary election. Detroit is losing several senior members of its legislative delegation and candidates who have never...

Black Voters Shaped the Discourse in Michigan’s U.S. Senate Primary 

Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary captured the attention of the country, and Black voters across Metro Detroit were at the center of the conversation.  The...

Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party: Michigan Voters Sound Off

Voters in Detroit tell the Michigan Chronicle on Election Day it's exciting that Michigan is the main character in American politics on Tuesday. Tuesday, Aug....

Get Voter Help and Info with Detroit Branch NAACP’s Voter Hotline on Election Day

The NAACP Detroit Branch Voter Hotline will be available for assisting voters with finding their polling locations, and to report any signs of voter...

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