Former black separatist is slammed for supporting white mayoral candidate
Many black Detroiters were unhappy, calling Shabazz a trader – all because he supports a white candidate.
Cemetery mystery: A body and coffin were stolen from a Detroit mausoleum
Someone snatched the body and casket of a man who recently died and was awaiting burial.
Historic Hotel Charlevoix: Take a rare glimpse inside a long-neglected building
With a bit of courage and muscle, we ascended the building, often using a precariously hanging fire escape, getting a rare glimpse of the interior.
Leader of New Black Panther Nation supports Detroit’s only white mayoral candidate
Not long ago an outspoken black separatist, Minister Malik Shabazz is embracing the only caucasian mayoral candidate, former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan.
Abandoned Hotel Charlevoix may be leveled this year after judge orders demolition
The ruling comes six months after the Detroit Historic Commission declined Sachs’ request to demolish the building.
Fired Detroit attorney Crittendon, who opposes state intervention, announces bid to run for mayor
Mayor Dave Bing convinced a majority of city council members last week to fire Crittendon as corporation counsel because of her commitment to challenge any state financial takeover in court.
Birmingham developer offers plan to buy Belle Isle for $1 billion, secede from Michigan
The plan smacks of antagonism and divisiveness at a time when the city is shedding vital services to avoid bankruptcy.
Armed teen robs patrons at Woodbridge Pub before he messes with wrong person
The armed teen demanded anything of value. Another teen stood as lookout. Then their plan was foiled.
Forget an emergency manager: Let Detroit go bankrupt, some city leaders say
Rather than hand over Detroit’s budget, parks, buildings and services to the Republican-controlled state, a growing number of residents and leaders are advocating for municipal bankruptcy.
Daily Show pokes fun at Detroit, Matty Moroun, Black Panther Party leader
In an unrelenting 7-minute segment, the Daily Show hammered Detroit and its residents over the Canadian bridge controversy.