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“There’s no evidence that there was a gun battle going on.” By BAR editor and columnist Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo October 29, 2014 In “Code Black Alert: Slave Patrols Alive and Well Across America, Part I – the Killing of Vonderrit … Continue reading →

Some of Rev. Edward Pinkney’s supporters outside courthouse during his preliminary exam May 31, 2014. Those who attended the opening day of his trial Oct. 27, 2014 said the courtroom was packed, with an overflow room so attendees could watch … Continue reading →

Independent firm says Detroit may have “set itself up for another Chapter 9” Expert says “feasibility walks a very thin line” Bankruptcy Judge Rhodes to announce decision on Nov. 7 at 2 pm. VOD to have analysis up shortly By … Continue reading →

UN Rapporteurs Catarina de Albuquerque (speaking) and Leilani Farha (to her left) interview east side Detroit resident about her experience with water shut-offs Oct. 19, 2014.  UN reps tour Detroit neighborhoods, interview residents Oct. 19 Mass town hall meeting at … Continue reading →

“The water department is determined to solve its financial problems – and change the city’s demographics – by ejecting the poor from the grid.”  Submitted by Glen Ford on Wed, 10/22/2014 – 15:09 by BAR executive editor Glen Ford  (Hands-on … Continue reading →

Mailauni secretly kept with Rowan aide, then sister; no court order  Judge Terrance Keith says he will reunite Mailauni with mother after interim guardianship by sister  Attorney Allison Folmar working to finalize return by Nov. 12  DETROIT — Saying, “True … Continue reading →

Gayle L. Robinson, 83, seized from home Oct. 1 against her wishes   Medicated at Botsford Hospital for eight days before return home with son Rowan recently removed as guardian in case of Mailauni Williams  By Diane Bukowski  Update March 2, 2016: … Continue reading →

Banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac chase the already dispossessed for more By Michelle Conlin Reuters  October 10, 2014 NEW YORK – Many thousands of Americans who lost their homes in the housing bust, but have since begun to rebuild their … Continue reading →

Detroit’s bankruptcy is a model for how wealthier and whiter Americans escape the costs of public goods they’d otherwise share with poorer and darker Americans. Are Detroit, its public employees, poor residents, and bondholders the only ones who should sacrifice when … Continue reading →