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Oktoberfest 2024: 9 events across Michigan
Break out your lederhosen because we’ve got all the fun Michigan Oktoberfest festivities lined up!
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
Trump’s rhetoric on elections turns ominous as voting nears in the presidential race
With early voting fast approaching, the rhetoric by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has turned more ominous with a pledge to prosecute anyone who “cheats” in the election.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on the Michigan presidential ballot
Although Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has bowed out of the presidential race, he will appear on the ballot in Michigan, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday after Kennedy pushed to have it removed.
Benson unveils online portal to increase Michigan youth voting and election engagement
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson helped hold a mock election Monday at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights to help celebrate Michigan’s first-ever Voter Preregistration Week.
Why this retired Army Lieutenant General and former Republican is voting for Kamala Harris
Ben Hodges spent nearly 40 years in the US Army, and served as the Commanding General of the US Army in Europe. Now, he’s speaking out about the threats of a second Trump presidency.
GOP lawsuits set the stage for state challenges if Trump loses the election
Republicans filed more than 100 lawsuits challenging various aspects of vote-casting after being chastised repeatedly by judges in 2020 for bringing complaints about how the election was run only after votes were tallied.
2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day events in Michigan
This year, honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by attending one of these five events across Michigan.
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That one time in Michigan: When two sisters pioneered women’s higher education
The story of Michigan Female College.
Charles A. Pratt’s legacy: How Kalamazoo County will honor its first African American judge
Learn about Hon. Charles A. Pratt, Kalamazoo County’s first African American judge, and the upcoming ceremony to honor his trailblazing work.
What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
That one time in Michigan: When one of the first radio stations launched
How WWJ changed the media landscape in Detroit.
That one time in Michigan: When a ‘Black Eden’ was built
How one Michigan town enabled Black Americans to vacation during segregation.