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 VOD ed.note: ‘Detroit Goddam’ This essay was sent by VOD video/reporter Kenneth Snodgrass. It is being published appropriately at a time when Detroit, the largest Black majority city in the country, faces dismemberment by the white supremacist ruling class including … Continue reading →

 Wall Street creditors fully insured, will get paid Orr, advisors declare State Constitutional pension guarantee invalid Want residents, workers, retirees to take severe cuts Drastic action by unions, peoples’ leaders needed  By Diane Bukowski  June 19, 2013    PART ONE OF … Continue reading →

June 20, 2013 VOD: Just two days after he participated in a rally against Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr at Greater Grace Temple on June 6, long-time political activist Kevin Carey  passed away,  in his fifties. He is survived by … Continue reading →

From: Krystal Crittendon (crittendonformayor@att.net)  June 19, 2013  Dear Detroit Supporter: This year’s mayoral election continues to surprise us with many twists and turns. We must, however, remain focused on Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr and his boss, Governor Rick Snyder, who … Continue reading →

Obama-Inspired Surrender of Black Leadership Makes Real Criminal Code Reform, Mass Incarceration Rollback Unlikely Wed, 06/19/2013 – 14:53   by BAR managing editor Bruce A. Dixon  There’s a House Judiciary Committee Task Force on Overcriminalization committed to combing through the federal … Continue reading →

  By Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Education Advocate June 18, 2013 Talking to a group of students I was asked, “What are we marching for Ms. D?”. I realized during that conversation that there’s a generational gap and transfer of knowledge regarding … Continue reading →

The Detroit Emergency Manager: A Historical Look Vs. the Standard Version…  by Jamon Jordan (Notes) on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:03am (VOD editor’s note: Story will be forthcoming shortly from VOD on Kevyn Orr’s meeting with the creditors, which we covered as seen in … Continue reading →

Other officers, firearms expert contradict Weekley’s testimony No fingerprints, DNA from Aiyana’s grandmother found on gun Jury deliberating as of June 17, 2013 By Diane Bukowski June 17, 2013 DETROIT – Detroit Special Response Team (SRT) Officer Joseph Weekley, who … Continue reading →

“I saw the light leave out of her eyes, and blood gushed out of her mouth. I knew she was dead.” Jones sobs, undergoes brutal cross-exam as trial begins second week By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT – Testimony from Aiyana Stanley-Jones’ … Continue reading →

Orr held meeting June 10 telling Detroiters to sacrifice, give up assets Orr holds PA 436 in one hand, Chapter 9 in the other as threats; both will devastate Detroit for generations to come (Here is transportation information for Friday’s … Continue reading →