Tag: Michigan politics
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Joe Tate, Michigan’s first Black House Speaker, ends his U.S. Senate campaign due to fundraising challenges and plans a new path in public service.
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Republican Rep. John James announces his run for Michigan governor, aiming to become the state’s first Black governor and challenge Democratic leadership.
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Anita R. Ashford becomes Port Huron’s first African-American mayor, focusing on growth, unity, and housing improvements.
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Ed Vaughn, owner of Detroit’s first Black bookstore and former state representative, leaves behind a legacy of activism and community service at 90.
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As Michigan celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26, 2024, Justice Kyra Harris Bolden stands as a living testament to progress. Bolden, the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, reflects on her groundbreaking role…
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