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Michigan-based clothing designer Lé Don understands the concept of community and collaboration. As the CEO of the Lé Don Collection, he revolves his business around luxury, affordability, and inspiration. He refuses to let up, even as the industry shifts in and out of cultural differences. This is his method behind the madness. The Le Don…

OuttaTown

Michigan native OuttaTown is a newcomer on the music scene. He’s worked his way into the presence of industry professionals and now he’s looking to further build his brand with his new video, “Yamaguchi.” OuttaTown and Gucci Mane both showcase designer fashions while performing in the studio together. The flashy single has been heating…

Today, Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) made the announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2018 after a series of sexual misconduct allegations. Conyers is one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and also the longest-serving member of Congress, having been elected in 1964. Allegations of improper behavior came out recently after…

Target announced that a dozen stores that are underperforming in sales are slated to close on Feb. 3, 2018. On the flip side, Target is opening 32 new stores in 2017, with plans to open 35 new stores in 2018. The bull’s-eye retailer’s newest small-format store in Midtown Manhattan’s Herald Square in New York recently…

Ian Conyers, who just so happens to be the great nephew of U.S. Representative John Conyers Jr., made history as the youngest elected state senator in Michigan. Elected at 27 years old, the Democrat represents the 4th District of Michigan. Currently, he serves 265K Detroit residents and is continuing to make history by introducing amendments to…

In a strange case of legal perversion, a Michigan man who raped a 12-year-old girl has been given joint custody of the child conceived through his crime. In September 2008, Christopher Mirasolo, who was 18 at the time, met the victim and her 13-year-old sister after they snuck out of their home to meet up…

DaG

DaG is a talented producer out of Ypsilanti, Michigan, with a contagious, soulful sound. The skillful producer has produced some of the top-played cuts this year (Supakaine’s “Incense” and “What a Feeling“; and “Issues” by Young RJ feat. BJ The Chicago Kid), and now he’s planning to step out on his own. Coming from a…

A decision by a Black sixth-grade student in Farmington Hills, Michigan to not stand during the Pledge of Allegiance has led to an assault by a teacher. Stone Chaney started classes at East Middle School recently and told the tale of a teacher who took his personal protest against the flag personally. According to Chaney,…

young-rj

Detroit legend Young RJ is continuing to keep 2017 in a soulful headlock. After dropping stellar singles such as “Huh” and “Wait,” Young RJ is blessing us with another track titled “Issues” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. It’s a Midwest affair on “Issues,” as Young RJ elaborates and inspires listeners to keep going in spite…

Margaret Toure was trusting. The Michigan maintenance worker who worked for one of the top three U.S. automakers, General Motors, was injured on the job in Grand Blanc, Michigan. “Both sides of my pelvis were cracked. My tailbone was chipped and both knees were injured,” Toure recalls of the diagnosis that has affected her for the…

Cass Technical High School principal Lisa Phillips has a lot to be thankful for. She recently received the statewide Principal of the Year Award for Michigan from the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. She also made history as the first Detroit high school principal to receive the honor. Rolling out talked with the highly…

police officers

A White police officer in west Michigan has filed a lawsuit against his White police chief for calling him “Kunta” and other disparaging names after the officer took an ancestry test and found out he has Black (African) blood flowing through his veins. Cleo Brown, MLive reports, took an ancestry test and shared his results with…

The city of Flint, Michigan has threatened thousands of homeowners with foreclosure if they continue to refuse to pay their water bills — even though it is water that remains undrinkable and dangerous without the use of a filter. The Flint city government sent out warning notices to over 8K people demanding the money owed if they wish to avoid having a lien…

Police are investigating the day care death of a one-year-old child in Muskegon, Michigan, and tragically the person responsible is allegedly an 8-year-old girl. Bryanna Reasonover had dropped off her son Korey Brown, 1, at the Keysha’s Keepers day care facility late Thursday evening. According to police, the alleged child suspect was dropped off around 2…

There should be no awkward silence at the water cooler the Monday following the first weekend of the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Schools such as Michigan, Wisconsin, South Carolina, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill were the topics of discussion during the program’s wins. Michigan moves on to the Sweet 16 after upsetting Louisville in…

Perhaps channeling her inner Khaleesi, Beyoncé is spreading mercy, benevolence and charity throughout the land, as is expected of a good queen. Months ago to further solidify her reign, Queen Bey dedicated herself during her Formation World Tour to raising funds targeting citizens affected by the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Now, she’s set to disclose…

Surgeon

Over the past few years, there has been a conspiracy theory circulating about the illegal trade of body parts. Noted Civil Rights activist and entertainer Dick Gregory has spoken at length on this subject and how the Black community is a victim of the trade. Now, further proof is coming forward that is beginning to…

Judge Vonda Evans of the Wayne County Circuit Court in Michigan gave a firm scolding to racist cop William Melendez. Melendez was sentenced for a police beating of unarmed Black motorist Floyd Dent in Inkster, Michigan. She pulled no punches and commented on the racist culture of the Inkster police and the eyes of justice.

The story of Floyd Dent, who was beaten by racist Inkster, Michigan police, is finally getting justice. Dent was the target of a traffic stop and beating when he made a wrong turn and got lost driving through the city of Inkster. He was in his Cadillac when he was stopped by police for running a…

Timbaland’s camp has finally responded to news reports that the superstar producer refused to perform at a recent benefit event for the Flint, Michigan water crisis because he was given the wrong brand of champagne. A number of outlets reported that Tim reneged on his scheduled 30 minute set at Bleu nightclub in Detroit on…