detroit protests

What it’s like for young Detroit photographers documenting Black Lives Matter protests

“It’s sad to see this happening over and over again, but it’s empowering to see young people taking charge and…

4 years ago

Detroit police officer uses chokehold on protester Nakia Wallace during rally against police shooting

Detroit Will Breathe leader Nakia Wallace was placed in a chokehold by a Detroit Police Department Officer as she and…

4 years ago

Detroit protester struck by cop car says police presence at marches is about power, not keeping the peace

Video of an officer driving through the crowd as people screamed Sunday night circulated on social media and sparked national…

4 years ago

Here’s a breakdown of Detroit’s police budget

With the calls to defund police gaining steam in the wake of protests, it's worth breaking down what's actually in…

4 years ago

6 Detroit activists share their visions for a more just city

As Detroiters continue to take to the streets against police brutality and racial injustice, Detour caught up with some individuals…

4 years ago

Artist Sydney G. James’ Malice Green mural won’t just be a tribute — it’s a call to action

Sydney G. James’ art is a call to action: to see Blackness — especially Black women, to remember that Black…

4 years ago

The oppressive history of curfews in Detroit

Historian Jamon Jordan traces the roots of Detroit's protest curfews to a Black uprising in 1833.

4 years ago

Amid protests, Detroit Bail Project keeps fighting to change a broken system

"We are trying to end the systemic racism that has been happening for so long and trying to create real…

4 years ago