Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor

Britta Lee is a graduate of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She is also a recent alumnus of Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Britta began her career as a writer at the Michigan Chronicle and has since expanded into the field of television reporting, digital media and video production. Before returning to Detroit to again work for Real Times Media, she was a television news reporter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula at WLUC-TV 6. She is happy to be home and doing what she loves-- reporting on issues that matter most to her community.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A newly published video shows a white Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi praising someone by saying:…

11.12.18

NEW YORK (AP) — Before hopping on a plane to Paris on Friday, President Trump insulted some more reporters, threatened…

11.11.18

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — One was a veteran police officer who didn’t hesitate to run toward danger. Another had…

11.09.18
This Week in Black History

Week of October 17-23 November 7 1837—Elijah P. Lovejoy, one of the White heroes of Black history, is killed by…
11.14.18
Possible recounts loom in tight Florida gov, Senate contests

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Rick Scott has alleged — without citing evidence — that elections officials in South…
11.09.18
Southern California city mourns in wake of bar massacre

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The mourners gathered to hold hands, to sing and to wonder how one of the…
11.09.18
Political pioneers: Voters elect trailblazing candidates

WASHINGTON (AP) — What is already the most diverse Congress ever will become even more so after Tuesday’s elections, which…
11.08.18
As much of America voted, some chose not to or couldn’t

ATLANTA (AP) — For some, it’s a privilege lost. Others are disillusioned by a system they say does nothing for…
11.07.18
My Squirrel Hill story (Oct. 24)

Most Pittsburghers I know have a Squirrel Hill story. Mine goes way back to the days when my mom did…
11.04.18
Styles of Confidence (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos Oct. 31)

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some…
11.02.18
Gwen’s Girls and The Black Girls Equity Alliance (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos Oct. 24)

On Sept. 27, at the Omni William Penn Hotel the Third Annual Equity Summit & Award Reception was presented by…
10.30.18
‘The Skin I’m In’ turns 20 (Oct. 24)

I am a big fan of Sharon Flake, the author of “The Skin I’m In.” I have known her for…
10.26.18
Community Center Inc. Vintage Gold ‘Prom’ Gala (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos Oct. 17)

When most people hear the word prom they think about the formal celebration held at the end of your senior…
10.21.18
CDC urges public to start the conversation about sepsis

(BPT)—Each year, at least 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 die as a result. While anyone can get…
10.21.18
Safe and effective: Choose physical therapy for your back pain

(BPT)—If you’re living with low back pain (LBP), you’re not alone. The condition is the leading cause of disability in…
10.19.18
Simple steps to stay healthy during cold and flu season

(BPT)—With cold and flu season just around the corner you might think there isn’t much you can do to prepare…
10.18.18