Thursday, January 3 2013 11:30 PM EST2013-01-04 04:30:02 GMT
Recently released numbers show there were over 400 homicides in Detroit during 2012. What's the solution to the violence? Huel Perkins discusses with Benny Napoleon, Jalal Malik-Ikram, John Bennett and Charlie Langton.
Recently released numbers show there were over 400 homicides in Detroit during 2012. So what's the solution to the violence? Huel Perkins discusses with Benny Napoleon, Jalal Malik-Ikram, John Bennett and Charlie Langton.
Thursday, January 3 2013 10:38 PM EST2013-01-04 03:38:16 GMT
In 2012, Detroit suffered its second deadliest year in its history when taking the size of its population into account. We're going to need a plan. We're going to need police, and we need a change.
In 2012, Detroit suffered its second deadliest year in its history when taking the size of its population into account. We're going to need a plan. We're going to need police, and we need a change.
Thursday, January 3 2013 10:29 PM EST2013-01-04 03:29:37 GMT
Crime stats in Detroit are staggering. Last year was the second deadliest year in the city's history. Former police chief Ike McKinnon blames the murder rate on a mindset.
Crime stats in Detroit are staggering. Last year was the second deadliest year in the city's history. Former police chief Ike McKinnon blames the murder rate on a mindset.
Thursday, January 3 2013 7:22 PM EST2013-01-04 00:22:20 GMT
Jalal Malik-Ikram with the group Mothers of Murdered Children is calling on Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority.
Jalal Malik-Ikram with the group Mothers of Murdered Children is calling on Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority after numbers released Thursday showed there were over 400 homicides in the city during 2012.
Thursday, January 3 2013 6:57 PM EST2013-01-03 23:57:15 GMT
Crimes stats released Thursday show a total of 411 homicides last year in the city of Detroit, up from 377 in 2011. The numbers include 386 criminal homicides and 25 justifiable homicides.
Crimes stats released Thursday show a total of 411 homicides last year in the city of Detroit, up from 377 in 2011. The numbers include 386 criminal homicides and 25 justifiable homicides.
Thursday, January 3 2013 11:33 AM EST2013-01-03 16:33:24 GMT
"The release of annual crime statistics reminds us of the senselessness of crime and violence in our community," Mayor Bing said.
"The release of annual crime statistics reminds us of the senselessness of crime and violence in our community; the challenges facing our police force; and the need to improve conflict resolution and other anti-crime initiatives," Mayor Bing said.
By Murray Feldman Fox 2 News
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- What a day it has been. The city of Detroit is making national headlines again in a way that we don't want -- one of the nation's deadliest cities.
It's my view that before we complain about the police, before we complain about the economy, before we look for a fall guy or city department to blame, we should lock all of our doors, pull the shades down on our windows and look around and consider have we ever discussed with our family, with our children, nieces and nephews, our grand kids, the value of a life.
Have you ever had that talk with your family about what it means to live and what is lost when someone is gone?
Do you have symbols of hope, maybe of religion, maybe just pictures of people in your home who you've loved who are no longer there, and if so, do you celebrate their lives by remembering what they stood for, how they lived, also the emptiness that their absence left?
The crime problem may be part gun, part economy, part leadership or lack of leadership, but it's my view that the solution is right there behind our closed doors with each and every one of us leading by example, teaching lessons of life and setting a standard.
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Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-11 13:45:47 GMT
Specs Howard School of Media Arts, a Michigan owned and operated school is making $250,000 dollars in scholarships available to individuals seeking training in technology driven courses including Broadcast Media.
Specs Howard School of Media Arts, a Michigan owned and operated school is making $250,000 dollars in scholarships available to individuals seeking training in technology driven courses including Broadcast Media.
Friday, June 7 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-06-07 17:39:14 GMT
If stocks are soaring and the DOW-JONES is reaching all time highs, why aren't companies hiring at a high rate too? Here's a clue: The Federal Reserve.
If stocks are soaring and the DOW-JONES is reaching all time highs, why aren't companies hiring at a high rate too? Here's a clue: The Federal Reserve.
Monday, June 3 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-03 14:22:00 GMT
You might think it's just a kind gesture, but did you know when you let someone borrow your car, you're also letting them borrow your insurance policy?
You might think it's just a kind gesture, but did you know when you let someone borrow your car, you're also letting them borrow your insurance policy?
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:35:18 GMT
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason to radio station WWJ, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:22:49 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:46:58 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
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