It’s Black History Month, and in honor of this historic occasion, we speak with Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan. She shares her childhood dreams of becoming an educator to her current role as principal of Ypsilanti Community High School. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Dr. Harris-Hugan about her journey and challenges as a Black woman in education and the inspiration she has imparted to her students.
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EMU's Chief Diversity Officer, Dwight Hamilton, shares today's Black History Moment.
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We’ve been through a stretch of bitter cold and wintery conditions. It has been inconvenient for most of us. For the unhoused, it has been potentially deadly. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Shelter Association of Washtenaw County executive director Nicole Adelman about the work and increased costs of helping those in need.
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The parents of Ypsilanti students detained by immigration enforcement officials last week have met with representatives of a local immigrants' rights resource center. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to pass a resolution reaffirming its 2017 policy of banning the use of city resources for immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun a noise study on M-14 in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Residents in Pittsfield Township will soon have a new trash collection provider after the Board of Trustees approved a contract with Stevens Disposal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Michael Jewett tells the story of Marcus Belgrave for today's Black History Moment.
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On Sunday, the American Federation of Government Employees will hold vigils across the country to honor Alex Pretti. AFGE Local 2092 will participate. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has approved the expansion of the Wayne Disposal landfill in Van Buren Township. The decision is not going well with many local residents and officials. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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After months of waiting, Ypsilanti Township residents on Thursday were able to meet with University of Michigan officials. They asked about the location of the planned computing facility and and the need for the national laboratory. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A state Senate committee opened hearings Thursday on bills to restrict how federal immigration authorities operate in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) is looking to utilize strategies from other districts to improve its educational programming throughout 2026. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.