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Detroiters to attend Council session Tues. June 5, 10 am in support;     Council also expected to vote re: de-certification of Human Services Dept.  By Diane Bukowski  (Note: VOD now publishes links to documents referenced in the story at its conclusion.) … Continue reading →

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-Final Call Updated May 22, 2012 – 12:55:40 AM CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) – Tension among protestors and Chicago police came to a head toward the end of day one of what was otherwise an animated but peaceful … Continue reading →

  This Tuesday, June 5, at 11:00 am, the Michigan Court of Appeals will be hearing oral argument on people’s lawyer Vanessa Fluker’s appeal of the $12,000 in sanctions that was imposed against her by Judge Robert Colombo for fighting … Continue reading →

Syria Says Houla Massacre Victims Wouldn’t Cooperate With Rebels By Henry Meyer and Stepan Kravchenko –                                                                   Jun 2, 2012 7:49 AM ET  Bloomberg News Syria’s ambassador to Russia said terrorists targeted families that refused to follow their orders during the … Continue reading →

 State’s Position Remains Unchanged (VOD: June 1, 2012: An inside source has told VOD that Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystral Crittendon filed a motion for declaratory judgment invalidating the April 4 Consent “Fiscal Stability Agreement” today. More on this from VOD later.) May … Continue reading →

BLACKS GO MISSING IN POLICE CUSTODY; TIMOTHY ‘BULLDOG’ ALLEN FOUND DEAD (Case reminiscent of death of 16-year-old Eric McGinnis in St. Joseph River in 1994.) By Mary Neal November 22, 2011  Timothy “Bulldog” Allen’s body was recovered from the lake … Continue reading →

Raphael Adley reads his poem on the steps of the Benton Harbor city hall May 26, 2012. By Raphael Adley   Whirlpool, what a Wac company Whirlpool, it’s a natural catastrophe Whirlpool, it drags you under the sea what they do … Continue reading →

By Diane Bukowski May 30, 2012 BENTON HARBOR – The stark contrast between the rich white corporate elite who showed up for the Senior PGA tournament in Benton Harbor, and the poor Black community they have largely displaced, was stunningly … Continue reading →

By Joshunda Sanders May 29, 2012 Mainstream media often portray African-American youths, especially black men and boys, as criminals, crime victims and predators. These stereotypes, according to social justice advocates, can create a racially charged atmosphere that results in violence … Continue reading →