While states and local governments are issuing orders to stay home and social distancing guidelines, some Michigan residents have taken to the streets to participate in a strike against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s statewide quarantine. Dubbed “Operation Gridlock” and organized by the Michigan Freedom Fund, thousands of protesters in the capital of Lansing have refused to […]
Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, Roger Mayweather has passed away according to TMZ. A member of Floyd’s camp confirmed the info with TMZ Sports. The elder Mayweather was 58. Roger was the other reason why Floyd Mayweather is the best ever. WHen Floyd Mayweateher, Sr., went to prison, Roger continued the younger Mayweather’s training. You know the […]
Undefeated boxer, Claressa Shields will attempt to become the first to become an undisputed world champion in two weight divisions. She faces unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire in a 154-pound unification bout on Saturday, May 9. The event will be live on SHOWTIME from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Shields’ […]
Things turned ugly in a Burger King in Michigan after a woman received a hamburger with tomatoes on it. WXYZ reports, on January 27 Porsha Tyler stormed into Burger King demanding her money back because she the burger she purchased the previous day had tomatoes on it and that isn’t what she wanted. “The clerk […]
Weed is now legal in Michigan. The Midwest state has officially joined the nine other states and the District of Columbia in its decision to allows residents ages 21 and up the recreational use of marijuana. The law went into effect on December 6th and it also enables citizens to grow up to 12 plants […]
With all of the shocking videos of police getting overly aggressive with citizens, particularly Black people, it’s surprising to say that this incident in Westland, Michigan provides further proof that there an element within police departments across the country that believe they were given licenses to perpetrate violence against anyone they see fit. Ray Brown […]
SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has made a pledge to help pay for clean water in Flint, Michigan. The billionaire announced his commitment to helping Flint via Twitter on Wednesday. “Please consider this a commitment that I will fund fixing the water in any house in Flint that has water contamination above FDA levels. No kidding.” […]
Jason Wilson, founder of The Catta in Detroit creates an amazing narrative changing the perception of young Black males in America. If you don’t know who Jason Wilson is, he is the founder of a program for young Black boys in Detroit. The Mission of The Catta (The Cave of Adullam Transformative Training Academy) is […]
And then there were four: Kansas, Villanova, Michigan and Loyola-Chicago College Basketball teams prepare for a Final Four appearance when they walk onto their campuses in the Fall. Out of the 64 teams that make the NCAA tournament, only four play for a chance to hoist the NCAA trophy. March Madness often lives up to […]
In recent times, researchers examining the Flint water crisis have found a significant increase in fetal deaths and reduced pregnancies in Flint since April 2014. In April 2014, government officials of the city of Flint switched its water supply to the lead-contaminated Flint River without adding and metal pretreatment “chemicals”. According to the World Health […]
Words by Qadriyyah Brown Should a mother be sent to jail if she chooses to delay or not to vaccinate her child due to religious beliefs? Or just out of safety concerns or personal reasons? On Wednesday, October 4th, Michigan mother Rebecca Bredow was sentenced to 7 days in jail for being in contempt of […]
A young Michigan student exercising his right to pass on standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was dragged out his seat for doing so. Listen to hear more about this story. If this was your child what would you do? What should the punishment be for the teacher?
Kid Rock says he’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan – or at least he wants his fans to think so. The rocker, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, confirmed via Twitter that the website KidRockForSenate.com was real. The musician’s website has a photo of Rock with the words “Are you scared?” underneath. “You […]
Jalen Rose is one of the figures most synonymous with the crossroads of Hip-Hop culture and the sport of basketball, a claim famously bolstered by his role in University of Michigan’s Fab Five recruiting class during the early 90s. Now a retired professional ball player, Rose is most recognized as a pointed analyst for the sport, but […]
During a charity show in Flint Michigan, comedian Dave Chapelle announced that he’d be donating $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint in an effort to support and help end the growing water crisis in the area. The money will specifically go toward children who have been exposed to the lead-ridden water of Flint, […]
A construction company owned by Black Women will be helping with clean water in Flint, Michigan. A local construction company called W.T. Stevens Construction are replacing 18,000 water pipes. Rhonda Grayer and retired NBA player Jeff Grayer are in charge of this construction company and efforts. This new development has opened positions for dozens of […]
Two Detroit doctors have now been charged with planning female genital mutilation, also known as FGM. Dr. Fakhruddin Attar and wife Farida were arrested last Friday [April 21st] according to the Department of Justice. They are alleged to have worked with Jumana Nagarwala, another female physician charged with same crime. This act is recognized internationally affecting around […]
While you’re watching the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA tournament, you may get some nostalgia to the Fab 5. The Fab Five included Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, Jimmy King and Jalen Rose. That Wolverines team introduced the world to looking good on the court while also playing even better. Remeber the long shorts, the […]
The Michigan Wolverines have some exclusive Air Jordan’s, and we don’t. Coach Jay Harbaugh shared some images of some very exclusive Air Jordan PE pairs to Twitter for the Michigan Wolverines which include models from the 7 to 13 range. Each pair is featured within a mazie and blue colorway. None of the pairs feature a […]
ESPN analyst Jalen Rose came from humble beginnings and epitomized what late Brooklyn MC Notorious B.I.G. rhymed in Sky’s The Limit when he talked about going from ‘ashy to classy.’ He’s had quite the career and transitioned well at every step of the way. He started from the gritty basketball courts of Detroit, to Fab […]