
Jesse Jackson Urges More Accessible Voting During Michigan Visit
He says: "It's the tug of war for the soul of America."
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He says: "It's the tug of war for the soul of America."
Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons in Michigan Monday to help distribute water to residents in the city of Flint as part of the ongoing water crisis brought on by a switch from the Detroit water system two years ago.
The civil rights leader told a crowd at a church Sunday in Flint that the full effect of the lead contamination of the city's tap water is not yet known.
Jackson said governors who have spoken out against federal refugee policies following the deadly attacks in Paris "are playing on our fears."
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson will deliver the keynote address Sunday night at a gala to honor U.S. Congressman John Conyers.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson was in Detroit today -- arguing against the appointment of an Emergency Financial Manager in the city.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling for mass demonstrations and court action to oppose the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit's finances.
The push is in response to the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater during a midnight showing of the "Dark Knight Rises."
After the onslaught of negative press continued, including an outcry from Rev. Jesse Jackson, the shoe company changed its tune.
The Southfield protest was one of many being held around the country by Rainbow Push.
Mayor Dave Bing's office has given City Council a draft of a financial agreement being negotiated between Detroit and Governor Snyder's office.
"Everything was moving so fast and so slow at the same time," the mother said. "He was holding his arm and blood was coming out. I thought 'You can't be shot, if you were shot you wouldn't still be standing here.'"
"I'm saying pay the city what you owe it," Jesse Jackson told Charlie Langton. "Can you dismiss your biggest city?" He added if the state wants to help Detroit, they should bring cash.
The debt deal in Washington will have an effect on Michigan's budget, which relies heavily on federal dollars. But how much of an impact will it have?
A group of community activists are gathering in front of the abandoned Michigan Central Depot to call on property owners in the city to step-up and clean up the town.
Calling it a "violation of basic rights," Jesse Jackson has comes to Michigan to fight against the state's new Emergency Financial Manager law.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee says the group started out carjacking vehicles for parts, then graduated from there.
Looking thinner and in good spirits Aretha Franklin made what is believed to be her first public appearence since undergoing surgery for an undisclosed condition in December.
Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy reflects on helping homeless Iraqi refugees while serving in U.S. National Guard overseas.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
On each cross, the names and titles of soldiers from all around the state of Michigan killed in the line of duty.
After cleaning up a mountain of tires in Detroit, city officials are investigating the illegal dumping.
Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy reflects on helping homeless Iraqi refugees while serving in U.S. National Guard overseas.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
On each cross, the names and titles of soldiers from all around the state of Michigan killed in the line of duty.
People and businesses are urged to limit activities that can lead to ozone formation.
City leaders came together for a news conference Thursday to share the excitement around the event.
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is remaking itself by cutting costs, raising quality and offering software, services and new vehicles that will make profit margins among the best in the industry.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company will stop competing in over-served market segments and instead will place big bets on connected vehicles and digital services.
General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.
Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival.
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
"Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin," commemorates 25 years since the "Queen of Soul" performed with the DSO over three nights around Thanksgiving 1998.
Rock band Protomartyr, which formed in Detroit more than 10 years ago, will debut its 6th album, "Formal Growth in the Desert," on June 2.
The already postponed shows were set to begin in August in the Netherlands and continue into spring 2024.
After failing to stop for a state trooper on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine, the suspect drove his truck toward the Canadian Port of Entry, where a corporal opened fire.
Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
At least 18 people have contracted salmonella, which the CDC has linked to cookie dough sold by Papa Murphy's.
In recent months some oncologists have been scrambling to find Cisplatin and Carboplatin, used to treat a variety of cancers.
Many companies are trying to shed more light on mental health awareness in the workplace.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.
Former Michigan State football coach Denny Stolz has died.
Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling policy that he violated.
Alex Faedo struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2.
With more than 30 years of experience, Golf Tech is a retail store that offers custom clubs and equipment repair.
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence surprised many when she opted not to seek re-election last year.
While many on Memorial Day honored those who have fallen while giving the ultimate sacrifice, Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy is being recognized for his active service in the U.S. National Guard.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
The two charging stations at Belle Isle Park are the first EV chargers at a state park in Southeast Michigan.
Memorial Day was a busy one on the water, with boaters enjoying the holiday. As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
Crosses could be seen in Grand Circus Park in Downtown Detroit this Memorial Day, memorializing the lives lost in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.