A landmark study on gentrification shows that 15% of urban neighborhoods have been gentrified — leading to the displacement of at least half a million Black residents.

Eliana Perozo is Next City's Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Anti-Displacement Strategies. An engagement reporter and political educator based in New York City, she has covered social services, ...

Housing took center stage last week as the mayoral candidates shared their vision — and plans — to tackle an issue Detroiters say is top of mind.

A new report from Joceyln Benson’s Department of State credits new statewide election laws and education campaigns. Experts point to other likely factors.

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There’s a diverse lineup of events coming to the Detroit area this weekend, including the African World Festival, Festa Italiana and Little Asian Bites: Mini Night Market Five.

The Vote Detroit tool was created by Detroit activist Alex Hill in partnership with the Detroit Democracy Project and EngagedMI.

Now expanded into a “book-cation weekend,” festival organizers are also hosting “Bookfest at the Main” Friday at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library.