Ben Carson’s Name Could Be Dropped From Detroit High School
The Detroit Board of Education approved a process on Tuesday for looking for new names for schools in the city, including one named ...
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Mom of Disabled Woman Needs Help After Hit-And-Run Wreck (VIDEO)
Sonya Harris and her disabled daughter, Miss DJ, are without transportation after the mother’s car was totaled in a hit-and-run accident, according to ...
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Aretha Franklin Mural Vandalized in Detroit
A mural honoring Aretha Franklin was vandalized in Detroit on Saturday, The Detroit Free Press reports. Richard Wilson, the London-based artist who drew ...
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Detroit Cop Fired Over Controversial Social Media Post
A Detroit cop who was suspended over a controversial social media post was fired this past weekend, The Detroit News reports. Sean Bostwick, ...
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Jalen Rose’s Tuition-Free High School Boasts 93 Percent Graduation Rate
Other than being an ESPN analyst, Jalen Rose also works tirelessly to serve his local community. The retired NBA player opened in September ...
Aretha Franklin’s Public Memorial and Funeral Service Begins
A tribute concert for Aretha Franklin was held at Chene Park Amphitheater in Detroit on Thursday and featured performances from Johnny Gill, Angie Stone ...
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Home Video Shows Aretha Franklin Singing Despite Her Illness
In honor of Aretha Franklin’s life, her granddaughter, Victorie Franklin, 17, shared a moving video of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer singing ...
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Aretha Franklin Prayer Vigil Held at Father’s Old Detroit Church
A special vigil was held for Aretha Franklin during the 5 a.m. prayer service at Detroit’s New Bethel Baptist Church, founded by her ...
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Beyoncé Dedicates Detroit Concert to Ailing Aretha Franklin
Beyoncé and JAY-Z performed at Detroit’s Ford Field on Monday night for their OTRII tour, and the singer dedicated the concert to music icon ...
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White Detroit Store Owner Spits on Black Man Working Security at Event
The White owner of The Detroit Mercantile Co. was charged with assault and arrested after spitting in the face of a Black man ...
