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Race Black Lives Matter activists in Port Huron, Michigan.
Race Michigan’s Population Is Declining in a Trend Called ‘Reverse Migration’

2020 census data shows a population decline in Michigan’s Black communities. One local leader says it’s to find more opportunities in the South. 

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 6, 2021 8:17 am EDT
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Michigan Life LISTEN: The ’Gander Is Celebrating Black Music Month With a Big Playlist of Our Favorites

From timeless gospel traditions to the driving bass lines of Detroit house, these Michiganders keep us moving.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain June 30, 2020 3:21 pm EDT
Safety Rep. Sarah Anthony is being escorted to the state capitol by an armed militia. Photo courtesy of Twitter
Safety This Black Lawmaker Had to be Escorted To Michigan’s Capitol By Armed Guards

After a group of Michiganders fueled by violent tactics threatened lawmakers’ safety, Black citizens stepped in to protect.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 12, 2020 10:49 am EDT
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Coronavirus He Went To The ER 3 Times For Help. They Turned Him Away. Now He’s Dead.

Keith Gambrell opens up to The ‘Gander about the loss of his grandfather and father, plus his own battle against the coronavirus.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel April 27, 2020 2:52 pm EDT
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Coronavirus WATCH: Black Men Are Being Treated Like Criminals For Trying To Stay Safe From Coronavirus

Masks and other cloth face coverings have been recommended in federal, state and local governments. But Black men in Detroit say they fear wearing masks.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain April 22, 2020 5:03 pm EDT

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Post Courtesy of Bees in the D Environment ‘A Voice for the Bees’: One Michigander’s Quest to Bring Bees Back
Nedal Al Hayek plays with his son, Taym, and daughter, Layal, outside their new home on July 28, 2015 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The family, including Nedals wife, Raeda, fled Syria after he was beaten and tortured by forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad. Nedal says he still worries for the safety of his extended family in Syria. Since the war started the United States has resettled under 1,500 refugees, despite over 12,000 applications. This fall, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that least 10,000 displaced Syrians will be allowed into the United states over the next year. This announcement was followed up by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announcing the United States would accept 85,000 refugees from around the world next year and that total would rise to 100,000 in 2017. Family How the Skills of People Fleeing Crises Bolster Michigan’s Culture and Economy
Photo courtesy Allison Alexander Coronavirus ‘We Owe It to Them’: She’s Fully Vaccinated, But Masks to Protect Kids
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