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!
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, are investigating and a motorist was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Friday night.
Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," according to athletic director Warde Manuel.
Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 to get A.J Hinch his 400th win as Tigers manager.
A 5% increase in housing and dining rates at Michigan State University for the 2026-2027 academic year has been approved by the Board of Trustees, officials said Friday.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team hosted an on-campus parade and celebration Saturday after winning the 2026 NCAA national championship.
Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," according to athletic director Warde Manuel.
Multiple people have been detained after a reported shooting in Birmingham, Michigan, on Saturday morning, according to police.
Police in Sterling Heights, Michigan, are investigating and a motorist was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Friday night.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," according to athletic director Warde Manuel.
Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 to get A.J Hinch his 400th win as Tigers manager.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team hosted an on-campus parade and celebration Saturday after winning the 2026 NCAA national championship.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As data center plans grow across the U.S., protesters are hoping to stop the influx of the large facilities. Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi says the sites could result in utility rates going up.
Breezy and warmer before we see more rain chances
A fundraiser involving Legion BBQ took place on Saturday to support the family of Doug Chmiel, a Huntington Woods city employee who died while helping remove debris from a storm last month.
It was a memorable day on campus at the University of Michigan on Saturday. Fans came out to celebrate the Wolverines' first basketball national championship since 1989. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega shares a recap from Ann Arbor.
A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday. The hope is that the group's talks with Iranian officials and Pakistani negotiators can pave the way for a permanent end to fighting in Iran. Ali Bauman reports.