On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
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President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
After decades of disrepair, the descendants of those buried at Woodlawn Cemetery and volunteers are working to restore their resting places.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power early Thursday after heavy rain, high winds and at least one tornado.
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Juneteenth is a holiday to celebrate when the last enslaved people in the United States after the Civil War learned of their freedom. A Juneteenth Block Party will take place June 19 in Detroit's Hart Plaza with entertainment previewing the AfroFuture Detroit festival later in the summer. Here's a preview of what to expect and look for.
A Juneteenth celebration on Detroit's east side shows the important role Camp Ward played during and after the Civil War.
Campeau Park on Detroit's east side is the home of Camp Ward, where Michigan's only Black regiment trained during the Civil War. A Juneteenth celebration on Saturday aimed to educate people about the troop and their impact on history.
Eastern Michigan University's Africology and African American Studies department will host a "Why Juneteenth Matters" lecture on Wednesday.
With a heat wave in Southeast Michigan, some events celebrating Juneteenth in Detroit were canceled.
June 19th marks the third consecutive year as a federally recognized United States holiday. Some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate it.
K-12 students who live in Oak Park and/or attend school in the city can submit "self-expression" art explaining what the holiday means to them. Students can submit music, poems, paintings, and an essay of no more than 500 words.
Dozens were in Downtown Detroit celebrating Juneteenth on Monday, marking the first Juneteenth event held at the Monroe Street Midway.
Black-owned businesses and community groups gathered in Port Huron on Monday with a focus on educating the public, networking, and resources for residents in St. Clair County.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Parades, concerts and art festivals are among the broad range of programs and events happening nationwide to honor Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.
The national holiday became federally-recognized in 2021. But communities have been celebrating Emancipation Day for more than a century.
The neighborhood anchored flourishing businesses that circulated the black dollar, producing a self-serving community.
Crawford and her family are the descendants of an enslaved man brought illegally to the U.S. on the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to arrive in the U.S.
The City of Detroit held its Juneteenth Freedom Fest Sunday at Eastern Market.
Detroit native and neo-classical pianist BLKBOK is celebrating Black Music Month, Juneteenth and Black heritage through music.
Americans across the country are observing the relatively new Juneteenth federal holiday with festivals, parades, cookouts and other gatherings.
Wayne State University is celebrating Juneteenth in a way it hasn't done before.
The program kicked off in front of the Oakland County Circuit Court building with performances from the Welcome Missionary Baptist Church choir.
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is hosting several free events at three downtown parks in observance of Juneteenth, including markets featuring local Black-owned businesses, live music and poetry readings, a movie night and more!
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
A shooting erupted during a road rage incident on Wednesday in the area of Interstates 75 and 696 in Royal Oak, police said.
The United Auto Workers announced it has won a tentative contract deal for employees at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.
An Alberta clipper is like a weather speed-runner from Canada, and here's what it can do in Metro Detroit.
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, officials say.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
A shooting erupted during a road rage incident on Wednesday in the area of Interstates 75 and 696 in Royal Oak, police said.
Nearly two weeks after a man drove his car into an entrance at Detroit Metro Airport, new security measures are now in place.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Dozens of area residents attended the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to give their opinions against a proposed expansion of a landfill in Salem Township.
American Coney Island in Detroit has announced its Fat Tuesday specialty - a coney paczki - will be on the menu again for Paczki Day 2026.
Nancy Guthrie's family made an emotional appeal for information in the circumstances of their mother's disappearance in Tucson, Arizona. CBS News has this report.
Almost to the weekend Family!! Don't put those shovels away yet as we see a little more snow to kick off the weekend! Expecting isolated flurries this morning. Then a few snow showers picking up through the late afternoon. More snow expected for tonight into Friday mornings commute with total accumulations generally around 1-3 inches. The bulk of this snow will fall late Friday morning with winds picking up gusting to 30-40 mph by the of the day Friday. Wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees below zero likely Saturday morning. We warm up a bit next week. Stay safe out there!
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