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Brenda Tracey speaks out after latest lawsuit involving former Michigan State University coach Mel Tucker

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

Rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy is suing Michigan State's Board of Trustees for mishandling the case involving former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker. Tracy accused Tucker of sexual harassment. The allegations became public after a USA Today report in September 2023. In a sit-down interview with CBS News Detroit on Wednesday, Tracy says she wants justice. "I'm seeking accountability for what has happened to me. I feel that I've been harmed," she said.
Memorial garden captures spirit of victims in Oxford High School shooting

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

Hana's Garden at Seymour Lake Township Park is now open. The memorial honors the victims of the Oxford High School shooting. It's a project three years in the making. "I had my doubts many times that we were going to get to this point, but to actually get here and have the garden turn out like it has, is just amazing, even better than what I envisioned," Steve St. Juliana, whose daughter Hanna was one of the victims, said. The design is centered around the number four.
Detroit mural celebrates nonprofit's 30 years inspiring young storytellers

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

How a Detroit mural is celebrating 30 years of literary arts InsideOut Literary Arts is a creative writing and poetry organization in Detroit. The nonprofit is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a special piece of artwork on the city's west side. The mural was inspired by a poem from 17-year-old Charisma Holly. "If I were to wake up in Detroit 25 years in the future, what would I want to see, and what would I want to be different about my community?" Holly said.
Michigan officials unveil new affordable housing program

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

Michigan officials unveil new affordable housing program The Mackinac Policy Conference continued Wednesday. The annual gathering on Mackinac Island is where lawmakers and business leaders discuss political and economic issues impacting Michiganders. The second day of the Mackinac Policy Conference started Wednesday with a topic on everyone's mind: affordable housing. Michigan is partnering with developers to build thousands of new homes over the next 10 years.
Royal Oak city leaders to reveal public input survey results on 11 Mile Road project

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

The city of Royal Oak, Michigan, is planning to rebuild 11 Mile Road between Woodward Avenue and Stephenson Highway. Officials are expected to provide the results of the public feedback survey on the proposed road project on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the city asked its residents to weigh in on proposed changes. The main purpose of the project is to incorporate left turn lanes throughout the corridor.
Dearborn's annual Memorial Day parade returns for its 99th year

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

Annual Memorial Day parade returns in Dearborn Many communities nationwide commemorate the holiday with parades, including Dearborn, where city officials say they host Michigan's oldest Memorial Day parade. The parade returned to the east side of the city, taking the original route when the parade first started 99 years ago. The day began with a memorial funeral procession paying tribute to the fallen. "It's a day to say thank you to the families who have lost people who served.
World War II exhibit in Metro Detroit spotlights women who served

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

Share Memorial Day is for honoring and remembering the men and women who died serving in the military. Women are sometimes overlooked. At a new exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, they're getting the recognition that they deserve. Sitting outside the new exhibit and taking pictures on Sunday with guests was World War II Veteran George Leland. "I'm over 100 years old. I still have my hair!" Leland said.
World War II exhibit in Metro Detroit spotlights women who served

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

Memorial Day is for honoring and remembering the men and women who died serving in the military. Women are sometimes overlooked. At a new exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, they're getting the recognition that they deserve. Sitting outside the new exhibit and taking pictures on Sunday with guests was World War II Veteran George Leland. "I'm over 100 years old. I still have my hair!" Leland said. One of the original "Rosie the Riveters," Virginia Rusch, was also there.
Movement Music Festival in Detroit offers welcoming and creative space

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

A Detroit institution is back this weekend. Movement Music Festival isone of the longest-running dance music events in the world. From May 24 through May 26, Hart Plaza is going to be filled with thousands of techno music fans from all over the world for the festival. Dance music fans say it's a genre unlike any other. "There's so much to it that is just the base. It's almost hypnotizing," Aiden Graczyk, an aspiring techno DJ, said. "I guess, you know, the music is just powerful.
Chiefs Cooking for Kids event returns to Detroit after hiatus

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Veronica Ortega |Verónica Ortega

A popular fundraiser involving police, fire and corporate security chiefs is back in Detroit after a five-year hiatus. The tables and chairs are set for the return of The Youth Connection's Chiefs Cooking for Kids event, a competition that makes a big impact on the city's youth.