MLK Jr., Coretta Scott King paid the hospital bill for her birth
There were little-known details about the life of actress Julia Roberts, but now they’ve become more familiar as Roberts celebrates…
Amazon’s cost-cutting has reached Detroit. The handover of the new facility is postponed until 2023.
Amazon told investors earlier in October it braced for lower holiday sales as consumers likely slowed spending. On the subject:…
Can black people afford to quit smoking in peace?
Photo: Getty Images “Shut up.” There’s a new buzzword floating around the internet that’s a shiny corporate catchphrase that simply…
What do we know about the new president of MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan State University Board of Trustees held a special meeting today to nominate and…
Why Democrats Don’t Need to Panic Ahead of the Midterm Elections
In mine previous column, I pointed out that maintaining hope ahead of the 2022 midterm elections is not only important…
GR Restaurant Week starts on November 4
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A favorite event in Grand Rapids is commencement. Restaurant Week is upon us, and local…
Best friends take in a 19-year-old foster dog and give her lots of fun
Two friends from Dallas, Texas, decided to adopt a 19-year-old black Labrador retriever and give her a great end to…
Broad Support for Michigan Wetlands Expansion
It costs money, starting with the extra $11 each customer must pay for a one-day Ohio fishing license. “It’s mostly…
NFT commissioned by Cadillac celebrates Black Art
As part of its Black Future campaign, Cadillac commissioned and auctioned original NFTs from Nyla Hayes. Created in Hayes’ famous…
Giant jackpots are becoming commonplace for American lotteries
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — For the second time this year, a $1 billion jackpot is up for grabs in…