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

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

How Many Families Must Fall Behind Before We Act? 

By Dr. Darienne Hudson, President/CEO United Way for Southeastern Michigan  Most of us know what it feels like to fall behind.  A surprise medical bill.  A childcare issue that forces...

Our Presence is Our Power: Defending the Vote in Detroit 

By Hon. Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilmember  As we approach the critical midterm elections 2026, Detroit stands at a familiar and disturbing crossroads. Many of us are called to seek justice and protect the vulnerable, yet...

Property is Power! The coming inheritance economy and will Black families be left behind? 

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Guest Columnist  America is entering one of the most significant economic transitions in its history, though it will unfold quietly....

The Progress is Real. On August 4th, Let’s Protect It.

By Dr. Nikolai P. Vitti, Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community District On August 4th, a single line on the back of your ballot will help...

Money Matters: Americans’ Biggest Retirement Fear – Running Out of Money 

By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist  For decades, retirement represented the American dream: work hard, save consistently, and enjoy the freedom to travel, spend time with family,...

My Eighth Balanced, Bipartisan Budget Delivers for Michiganders and Keeps Our State Moving Forward 

By Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Contributor  This month, I signed my eighth balanced, bipartisan budget as governor. It’s the product of Republicans and Democrats working together to deliver on the...

Property is Power! Why the Dream Booker T. Washington Preached in 1905 Still Matters Today 

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributing Writer  The national conversation about Black economic progress has long been defined by access. We measure advancement through educational...

Property is Power! The Next Civil Rights Challenge Is Economic Ownership 

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributing Columnist For generations, the national conversation about Black economic progress has followed a familiar script. We debate educational attainment,...

Data Centers on Our Terms: Pushing Back on the Washington Post’s Poorly Informed Editorial 

By Hon. Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilmember  A May 30 editorial in the Washington Post (“Data centers could rev Detroit’s new engine”) suggested that Detroit is missing...

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