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!
A male teenager is in the hospital after he was shot while driving on Detroit's north side Saturday evening.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
The Secret Service says a suspect was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House. A bystander was also wounded.
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from Michigan has been sentenced for one count of distribution of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said on Friday.
A 28-year-old man charged in a shooting in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, that injured his neighbor has been bound over to circuit court, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
The family of Michigan teen Noah Winters is seeking answers after he has been missing for one week.
Two people were wounded, including a possible suspect, in a shooting near the White House on Saturday evening, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
A male teenager is in the hospital after he was shot while driving on Detroit's north side Saturday evening.
A 75-year-old Wixom man who was allegedly attacked by a DoorDash driver back in December has died from his injuries on May 16, his family says
President Trump noted that "Final aspects and details of the Deal" were "currently being discussed and will be announced shortly."
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
The Secret Service says a suspect was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House. A bystander was also wounded.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
The Detroit Lions have signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Two Detroit nonprofits have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students. Veronica Ortega shares their story.
Sunday afternoon brings a chance of showers with some storms
A Detroit teenager is facing seven charges in a shooting in the city's downtown area that injured a 14-year-old boy during a teen takeover event on Sunday. Julia Avant reports.
Frustrations are growing as a Michigan family continues its search for a teen who has been missing for more than a week.
A 75-year-old Wixom man who was allegedly attacked by a DoorDash driver back in December has died from his injuries on May 16, his family says.