Across Detroit, you’ll see the echoes of what once was: abandoned storefronts that used to anchor communities, schools that sparked futures, and churches that held the soul of the block. The pain is visible—but so is the power. The truth is simple: no one is coming to save us. And that’s not a reason to despair—it’s a reason to act. Black Bottom wasn’t built with grants. Motown didn’t wait for permission. Our legacy is one of creati

There’s a growing split in the reparations movement. Some want more studies and reports. I want ownership, wealth, and a future we control.

We marched. We bled. We won. We integrated the schools, the lunch counters, the buses. We made America live up to its promise—at least on paper. But nearly 60 years after the Civil Rights Act, too many Black people in Detroit—and cities like it—are still trapped in poverty, priced out of opportunity, and locked out of ownership. It’s time to say it plainly: Civil rights got us access. But only silver rights will secure our future. Silver rights are about more than equality

A Century Later: The Fight for Urban Education Lives On On what would’ve been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, we’re reminded that his call for educational justice still echoes loud and clear. Despite his belief that “education is the passport to the future,” that passport remains denied to many in urban schools—trapped behind underfunding, inequity, and systemic neglect. This isn’t just about remembering Malcolm’s words—it’s about finishing the work. True tribute means action: eq

What is Black liberation if it doesn’t close the wealth gap? Liberation without land, labor power, and ownership isn’t liberation—it’s performance. Until we control the means to build, grow, and pass on wealth, we’ll keep marching while others keep banking. Real freedom looks like property ownership, skilled trades, cooperative economics, and political literacy. It’s time we stop confusing recognition with ownership—and start building the infrastructure of true Black power.

Jackie broke barriers, but we lost the Negro Leagues. Integration came without inclusion — and Black ownership paid the price.

et’s lay it all out. As a Black man and longtime educator in Metro Detroit, I’ve seen firsthand the cracks forming beneath the foundation of our K-12 education system. What’s happening in our schools today isn’t just concerning—it’s urgent. We’re shaping the future of our communities through our classrooms, and right now, too many of our children are being shortchanged. Take declining enrollment, for instance. In Detroit and other urban districts, fewer students means fewer

In a recent opinion piece, Keith D. Williams, Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus, addresses the endorsement of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's independent gubernatorial campaign by several Black clergy members. Williams challenges the assertion that the Democratic Party has abandoned its constituents, stating, "This isn’t about loyalty to a party line. It’s about accountability to the people who are still fighting for basic access to jobs, credit, quality scho

The Courageous Games: A Movement Rooted in Detroit's Legacy With the Courageous International Games approaching on July 12–13, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how this powerful event has impacted Detroit over the past three years. More than just an athletic competition, the Courageous Games—led by Courageous Inc. and Keith D. Williams—are a catalyst for community transformation. Born from Detroit’s storied track and field legacy, the Games aim to uplift youth, revitaliz

“We never got the forty acres. We never got the mule. But we’re still here, still building, still demanding. And today, we want a van and some land.”

(CBS DETROIT) - Making sure those that are owed get their due is the main message coming from Detroit's reparations task force. The...

Keith Williams, left, and William Cobbs, right are both local political figures who are both looking forward to seeing the changes from...

METRO DETROIT NEWS NEWS Detroit Reparations Task Force hears public proposals during first meeting Eighty percent of Detroit voters...

Michigan Democratic Black Caucus Caucus chair, Keith Williams, says reparations is the most important initiative the government can take...