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By Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, NAACP – Detroit Chapter President   The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcement that it would spend $20 million to equip ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) with electric shock...

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributor  Perhaps success is becoming the last generation that has to start from zero.  I have been thinking about that idea lately because it...

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...

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

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....

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,...

By Garlin Gilchrist II  Donald Trump and his allies tried to overturn Michigan’s votes once. Now they are laying the groundwork to try again.  Just this...

By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist  Economic development is often measured by billion-dollar investments, ribbon cuttings, and job announcements. Those milestones matter, but they don’t...

By: Darryl Jacobs, ESPN, CBS Sports, NBA TV Networks When you’ve been around college basketball, as I have as a coach, broadcaster, and analyst, you...

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributing Columnist For years, Americans were told that if they worked hard, earned a degree, secured stable employment, and managed...