As religious attendance in Michigan decreases, churches close
Church attendance is down, and more houses of worship are predicted to close at an accelerated rate, a national report finds.
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‘We now have a seat at the table:’ Michigan tribes embrace new Interior secretary
With the recent confirmation of Deb Haaland to lead the Department of the Interior, the nation has its first Native American cabinet member. The position has significant influence on Native …
‘We need true history and real history to be taught’: Black History Month education advocate
Educators across the state say they support Black History Month lessons and that they provide valuable information about Black accomplishments, despite some political efforts to end the tradition.
‘It is not a living wage’ say advocates for higher minimum pay
With renewed discussion of raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour, some researchers and economists say a raise will likely benefit workers in Michigan, while opponents argue that small businesses may suffer and it would result in fewer jobs.