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A lynching in the family inspired Michigan's first Black woman elected justice to pursue the law

Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the first Black woman to be elected to the Michigan Supreme Court

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

For the first time in about 70 years, Detroit won't have a Black Democrat in Congress

Detroiters could elect a Black Republican to the U.S. House. But GOP candidates face a skeptical voting bloc in the Democratic stronghold.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

Michigan, Detroit officials push for 'all hands on deck' to combat gun violence

DETROIT — A group of elected officials including Michigan's lieutenant governor and the city's top cop held a Wednesday press conference at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters to discuss gun violence and their efforts to address it.

Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022

Q&A: Brenda Lawrence sums up her political career

WASHINGTON — Brenda Lawrence is calling it quits in Congress, but she’s not done with public service. “It’s what drives me,” the retiring Michigan Democrat said.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

‘I had the audacity’: Brenda Lawrence sums up her political career - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan is calling it quits in Congress, but she’s not done with public service.

Roll Call · May 17, 2022

During eulogy for Patrick Lyoya, the Rev. Al Sharpton demands federal probe into shooting

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Rev. Al Sharpton has been here before. So has Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022

Sharpton demands federal probe into Lyoya's shooting death at funeral

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Calling Patrick Lyoya's shooting death "an execution" by a police officer, the Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday demanded a federal investigation into the fatal traffic stop.

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022

Gov. Whitmer promises 'transparent, independent' probe of Grand Rapids shooting

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed Wednesday afternoon that the Michigan State Police will conduct a "transparent, independent investigation" into a Grand Rapids police officer's fatal shooting of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

Wave of House Democratic retirements stokes fears for party’s election prospects

Thirty-one Democrats, a modern record, are stepping down as the party risks bleak midterms. But leaders say hope remains

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 10

In this issue: A primary rematch in NY-12 and dueling endorsements in MI-11’s incumbent-vs.-incumbent primary

Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2022