Category : News Talk

10th Congressional District Rematch Between John James and Carl Marlinga Heats Up

With early voting in Michigan reaching levels far above expectation and the highly anticipated Presidential General Election (Nov. 5) only days away, one of the most closely watched races with regional and national implications is Michigan’s 10th Con...

A million Europeans were enslaved by Barbary pirates – and no one is seeking reparations for that

Calls from Commonwealth leaders for the UK to pay reparations for slavery should be rejected On the Costa Blanca in Spain last week, we visited one of the well-preserved lookout towers and castles dating back to the 16th century. These were establis...

The Election Won’t Save Us: Why Black Prosperity Depends on Economic Unity, Not Political Heroes

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump gear up for another historic election, many in Black America find themselves in a familiar predicament—pinning their hopes for progress on the political stage while underestimating th...

Pope Francis’ sex abuse commission calls for transparency and reparations in first-ever global report

Pope Francis’ child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation, in the first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church’s efforts to add...

The Fight for Michigan’s Black Vote Continues as Presidential Election Draws Near

By Cod Yarbrough, Contributing Writer The fight for Michigan is in high gear. Once considered part of “The Blue Wall” for its long trend of supporting the Democrats, Michigan recently has become one of the most crucial battleground states for the pre...

Governor Parson rescinds order on state contracts for women, minority firms

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has rescinded an executive order that set benchmarks for state agencies to procure goods and services from businesses owned by minorities and women, citing “legal concerns.” Parson, a Republican nearing the e...

Wolverines Prevail for Third Straight Win Against Spartans 24-17

Photos by Aaron J. Thornton The big in-state rivalry game between the Wolverines and the Spartans on the football field was played under the lights in Ann Arbor yesterday, just the fourth time as a night game in the rivalry. Both teams came into...

How Campaign Finances Can and Can’t Sway the Presidential Election

By Sterling Davies | Special To The OBSERVERAs the presidential election turns the corner into the final days, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working towards clinching any undecided voters and drawing as many of their supporters to the polls...

Black Men Run Hampton Roads go the extra mile for health and inclusivity

NORFOLK, Va. — As an avid runner, I am always looking for inspiring stories to tell about the running community. I recently learned about a group called Black Men Run Hampton Roads and they invited me to a practice. The group consists of members o...

Restorative justice group demands reparations from Penn for Holmesburg Prison medical experiments

For 23 years, during the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, scores of people incarcerated at Holmesburg Prison were subjected to experiments conducted by University of Pennsylvania dermatologist Albert M. Kligman. The discoveries burnished Kligman’s reputation...

Veteran Trustee Pam Haynes To Step Down From Los Rios Board

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterFueled by a desire to be of service, Pamela “Pam” Haynes worked in politics and was happy in the background, helping people get elected to public office. The opportunity came to be out in front and she to...

Longtime Sacramento Leader Dickinson Seeks District 2 Council Seat

Name: ROGER DICKINSONCandidate for: Sacramento City Council, District 2Occupation: Policy Director CivicWellList the top 3 issues you plan to address along with possible solutions.Housing and homelessness: Homelessness is an urgent issue affecting ev...

Basco Breaks Ground on New $38M Mixed-Use Development in Detroit’s Historic Paradise Valley

After seven years of preconstruction planning and a process that was described as “extremely difficult” by Mayor Mike Duggan and Basco Founder and President Roger Basmajian, ground finally broke on The Reckmeyer – a transformational new $38 million d...

Detroit Invests in College Success as GreenLight Fund Commits $600,000 to Support First-Generation Students

Detroit’s future hinges on the success and resilience of its young people, especially those who are the first in their families to navigate the world of higher education. Detroit takes a bold step in supporting these students through a signific...

SMART Rolls Out Free Rides on Election Day to Empower Voter Access

When the stakes are high, and every vote counts, access to the ballot box must be a given, not a privilege. On November 5, 2024, SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) is offering a crucial service to voters across Macomb, Oa...