President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate (D-Detroit) to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. The commission aids in developing, implementing, and coordinating educational programs and initiatives for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education. Specifically, the Commission provides advice to the president through the Secretary of Education on matters pertaining to educational equity and economic opportunity for Black communities.

Detroit Mayoral Primary Race Held
This Tuesday, Detroit residents voted in the primary election for the next Mayor of Detroit. Current Mayor Mike Duggan chose not to run for reelection, opting instead to run for governor in 2026. With approximately 645,000 residents, Detroit is the most populous city...