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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.

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Electric Marshmallow Productions has cast New Amsterdam actor Sandra Mae Frank as the lead in SPACE PIRATES, a new sci-fi drama in early development in Detroit.

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Journalist and economic justice advocate Bankole Thompson says the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence should be a test of the nation’s moral courage, not just a celebration.

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Muffler Man is highlighting the stakes of the right-to-repair debate for independent auto shops as federal lawmakers, automakers and dealer groups weigh rules for access to repair data.

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The India-based Global Biofuels Alliance has chosen 15 early-career researchers from 32 countries for its inaugural Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship.

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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson used his first address at a Catholic institution to press faith leaders to help shape America’s future on democracy, race and economic justice.

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Community Housing Network will host its fourth annual Connecting Fore a Cause golf outing on July 24 in Clarkston to raise money for housing assistance, homelessness prevention and affordable housing across Michigan.

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Anesthesia Management Services, PC earned Great Place To Work certification for 2026, marking its third consecutive year on the list.

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Baker College will be featured in AMERICA 250, a national documentary series debuting on USA TODAY in July 2026 to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson ended his three-year service on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s National Board on June 22, after the death of his mentor, Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. His resignation letter and recent…

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Arlington midwife Leslie Jackson and In His Hands Birth & Wellness Center won The Hustle Grant’s June 2026 micro-grant, giving the practice $1,000 to expand access for local families.

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Detroit-based Automation Workz has rebranded as AutoWorkz.ai and launched a new website to target Department of War and Defense Industrial Base organizations trying to speed AI adoption and improve returns.

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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson praised the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 22, 2026, calling it a civic landmark that preserves a story about leadership, inclusion and democratic possibility.

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Move United’s annual adaptive sports championship comes back to Grand Rapids July 10-16, bringing 424 athletes from 38 states and Washington, D.C., plus clinics, awards and surprise equipment giveaways.

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The PuLSE Institute has announced six honorees for its 2026 Civil Rights Leadership Dinner, set for July 29 at the Detroit Athletic Club. The event will recognize leaders in business, civil rights, entrepreneurship, community activism and…

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The National Tax Lien Association praised a June 26, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court decision that said governments must return surplus proceeds from tax sales but do not have to pay former owners based on hypothetical fair market value.

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CLARK Material Handling Company has added Klink Equipment, Colorado Lift Equipment and Mid Florida Forklift to its dealer network, expanding coverage in Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado and Florida.

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Lee Contracting has acquired Cathcart Construction Company, adding a Florida water infrastructure business as its first deal outside Michigan and third acquisition since 2023. The move expands the employee-owned contractor’s footprint, deepens its…

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The A.W.A.R.E. Initiative is opening partnerships with media, schools, employers and think tanks after research and policy moves raised fresh concern about children forming emotional bonds with AI companions.

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Chase Plastics named three nonprofit winners of its second annual Veteran Giveback Campaign and boosted the total donation to $7,500. The July 1 announcement supports organizations serving veterans, service members and military families ahead of…