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54 years later: Malcolm X delivered famous ‘Message to the Grassroots’ in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 10, 2017   Headline, History, posts  

54 years later: Malcolm X delivered famous ‘Message to the Grassroots’ in Detroit

Black nationalism was on the rise in Detroit when Malcolm X delivered one of his most famous and influential speeches on this day in 1963 at King Solomon Baptist Church on the city’s west side, where he condemned the nonviolent civil rights movement and called for a “black revolution.”

Trump blasts Flint pastor as a ‘nervous mess’ bent on sabotaging him

By Steve Neavling on September 15, 2016   Headline, Politics  

Trump blasts Flint pastor as a ‘nervous mess’ bent on sabotaging him

Donald Trump blasted a Flint pastor as a “nervous mess” when she interrupted him at her church Wednesday for straying from the topic of the water crisis.

Michael Bloomberg blasts ‘safe spaces’ during University of Michigan commencement speech

By Steve Neavling on April 30, 2016   Headline, Schools and Education  

Michael Bloomberg blasts ‘safe spaces’ during University of Michigan commencement speech

Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg drew boos and cheers after criticizing political correctness and “safe spaces” during today’s commencement speech.

Protesters speak out about disrupting Mayor Duggan’s State of the City address

By Steve Neavling on February 23, 2016   City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

Protesters speak out about disrupting Mayor Duggan’s State of the City address

Mayor Duggan responded in stride and didn’t seem fazed by the outbursts.

Martin Luther King Jr., supporters defied hecklers in Grosse Pointe speech in 1968

By Steve Neavling on January 18, 2016   Art & Entertainment, Headline, History, posts  

Martin Luther King Jr., supporters defied hecklers in Grosse Pointe speech in 1968

Those close to King noticed that his normally steady hands were shaking. His forehead glistened in sweat.

Detroit unveils ‘Nelson Mandela Drive’ along waterfront

By Steve Neavling on July 18, 2014   City Government, Featured Stories, Government  

Detroit unveils ‘Nelson Mandela Drive’ along waterfront

Detroit plans to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s birthday today by renaming a street along the riverfront in his honor and celebrating his 1990 visit to the city.

Mayor Duggan ditches teleprompter for first State of the City address

By Steve Neavling on February 27, 2014   Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayor Duggan ditches teleprompter for first State of the City address

When Mayor Duggan positioned himself in front of the microphone Wednesday evening, he glanced down at a yellow legal pad with sparse handwriting.

Nelson Mandela sang praises of blue-collar workers at Tiger Stadium

By Steve Neavling on December 5, 2013   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, posts  

Nelson Mandela sang praises of blue-collar workers at Tiger Stadium

Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95.

Nation of Islam leader: God will punish Kilpatrick foes

By Steve Neavling on November 11, 2013   Headline, posts  

Over the summer, Louis Farrakhan also suggested Kilpatrick’s imprisonment is part of a national plot to kick African Americans out of office.

Napoleon: Focusing on neighborhoods is not ‘race-baiting’

By Steve Neavling on August 28, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Detroit emergency manager “is the governor’s anointed turnaround man, and bankruptcy is not a turnaround plan,” Napoleon said.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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