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How and where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit
This year’s Juneteenth celebrations may look and feel a little different than those of previous years. Not only does June 19 — the day that commemorates the liberation of remaining slaves in the South — come at a time when the city is still reeling from the devastation of the coronavirus, which disproportionately affected the…
Bye-bye, trolls: Why we banned comments on Metro Times
It’s with a sigh of relief that I can announce we’ve decided to pull the plug on the comments section below Metro Times’s articles. This decision came after much discussion at the MT office. There’s been a backlash against comments sections going on for a few years now, with outlets like Popular Science, NPR, VICE,…
Ypsilanti Mayor resigns after racist comment, is replaced by Black Mayor Pro Tem
Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert resigned Tuesday after igniting a controversy by saying she would be “crucified” if she voted against any Black person at a city council meeting. “I am deeply sorry to have my service end on this note and in this way,” Bashert said on Facebook. “Sadly, as a result of my actions,…
Shelby Township trustee posts racist meme, defends Robert E. Lee, criticizes George Floyd
A Shelby Township trustee’s Facebook page is riddled with offensive remarks, from defending Confederate leaders to criticizing George Floyd, who was killed when a Minneapolis cop kneeled on his neck for nearly eight minutes. John Vermeulen, a Trump-loving Republican, also posted an image depicting the mascots of Aunt Jemima and Quaker Oats in bed together,…
Michigan Supply and Provisions opened new marijuana provisioning centers in Detroit and Battle Creek
We would be remiss not to mention that Michigan Supply and Provisions opened two new locations earlier this month. MS&P opened a medical provisioning center on June 4 at 24363 Grand River Ave. Detroit, and a recreational provisioning center a couple days earlier at 6010 B Drive North, Battle Creek. Those follow the chain’s first…
Consistent cannabis use could drastically kick major migraine ass, study finds
The debilitating migraine headache may have finally met its match, thanks to some researchers in Isreal who found success in reducing frequency of migraines through prolonged cannabis treatment. Published earlier this month, the cross-sectional study took 145 patients who suffer from frequent migraine headaches — all of whom had been using medicinal cannabis, and are…
Looks like Green Party’s Howie Hawkins is now the marijuana candidate in 2020
OK, we were wrong. U.S. Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan won’t be the pro-marijuana candidate of the 2020 presidential race after all, since he ended his Libertarian Party campaign after just a few weeks earlier this spring. And it seems like the Libertarian Party isn’t pushing the cannabis issue too hard this year. Dr. Jo…
Whitmer says she would ‘seriously’ consider banning Trump from holding a Michigan rally due to coronavirus concerns
President Donald Trump and his merry band of red-cap wearing, guitar-brandishing, “look he can drink water with one hand!” devotees may face some pushback should they attempt to assemble in Michigan, a key battleground state in the upcoming and incredibly dystopian 2020 election. Ahead of Trump’s wildly under-attended Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on Saturday (where only…
Study suggests recreational weed states may see an increase in traffic deaths —though without evidence of high drivers
In the latest installment of “Did a narc write this?” comes a pair of studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine, which suggests that states with recreational marijuana laws may see an uptick in traffic fatalities. Neither, however, considered whether drivers were rip-roaring high while driving. The studies, published Monday, looked to further an ongoing and…
Blaux Portable AC Reviews (UPDATED) – Is Blaux Air Conditioner Worth The Hype?
Blaux Portable AC is the seamless solution to intolerable heat. This portable and inexpensive AC functions as an air purifier as well. If you’re always on the go, yet can’t deal with the hot weather, this AC is undoubtedly for you. This multi-purpose air conditioner is also designed to sit perfectly anywhere you go. This…
Black teen died after screaming ‘I can’t breathe’ while restrained at a for-profit youth center in Kalamazoo, lawsuit states
Before his death, 16-year-old Cornelius Fredericks screamed, “I can’t breathe,” while he was improperly placed in a restraint by staff members of a for-profit residential youth center in Kalamazoo, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of the teen’s estate Monday. Fredericks, who was Black and in foster care, was restrained by staff for throwing…
Trump said Detroit murder rate ‘is higher than El Salvador, Guatemala, or even Afghanistan’
During his a Saturday rally at a Tulsa arena that was less than half full (and may have been sabotaged by tech-savvy teens and K-pop fans), President Donald Trump took a jab at Democratic-run cities, saying that they have higher murder rates than some countries. “The murder rate in Baltimore and Detroit is higher than…
Detroit cop suspended after firing rubber bullets at journalists; others under investigation
Detroit Police Chief James Craig pledged to discipline every officer who “acted improperly” after protesters shared stories over the weekend of cops using excessive force during rallies against police brutality. The Detroit Police Department suspended one officer accused of shooting rubber bullets at three journalists who were covering a protest at about midnight on May…
Feminist Nevertheless Film Festival goes virtual for second annual celebration
Online stalkers, the disintegrating American Dream, wage discrimination, self-inflicted confinement, and a mother who spontaneously pukes toy blocks. No, this isn’t an existential dating profile bio — it’s a fraction of the feminist Nevertheless Film Festival’s programming, which is going digital next month for its second annual event. This year’s event was scheduled to take…
Michigan health groups call vaping bill package ‘weak’
A package of tobacco regulation bills is headed to the Michigan House, and some health organizations are concerned that it doesn’t go far enough to protect kids. Senate Bills 781 and 786 passed the Senate on Wednesday, and include new regulations on the sale of e-cigarettes. Andrew Schepers, government relations director with the American Cancer…
Sonus Complete Reviews – Does This Tinnitus Supplement Work?
Sonus Complete by Gregory Peters is a potent and all-natural dietary supplement for tinnitus – the shrill bell-like sounds that play in your ears consistently. It addresses the root of the problem, which is what makes it effective in contrast with other solutions out there. Best of all, this supplement is packed with natural ingredients,…
The new Ford Bronco will no longer be revealed on O.J. Simpson’s birthday
The return of Ford’s discontinued cult favorite SUV, the Bronco, will no longer celebrate its reveal on the 73rd birthday of former NFL star and alleged murderer O.J. Simpson. Ford Motor Company’s vice president of communications Mark Truby made the announcement Friday afternoon, saying Ford decided to push the Bronco’s reveal from July 9 to…
Democrats in Congress want to know why drones were surveilling protesters in Detroit, other cities
Democrats in Congress are demanding answers about the use of drones to surveil protesters during rallies in Minneapolis, Detroit, and other cities. In a letter to federal law enforcement agencies, a group of 25 lawmakers, including Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Brenda Lawrence, called for the end of what they say is unconstitutional surveillance of law-abiding…
Resurge Reviews (UPDATED) – Is Resurge Supplement Worth Buying?
Resurge by John Barban is a deep sleep weight loss supplement that has been specifically designed for older adults. This formula is for those who are in their 30s or 40s or even older than that and are struggling to lose weight. The product uses natural ingredients to deliver stellar results that are not only…
Detroit restaurant The Block has reopened for carry-out and delivery
Another Black-owned business has reopened in Detroit. Midtown brunch spot The Block, owned by sisters Stephanie and Cristina Byrd, is now open for carry-out and delivery service. The restaurant ceased operations in March when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all dine-in restaurants to close amid the coronavirus pandemic. The sisters also had to walk away from…
Royal Oak’s Emagine Theater pulls plug on Juneteenth film festival after chairman is threatened with legal action
Uh oh. Daddy Glantz is mad. Earlier this week, Royal Oak’s Emagine Theater announced it would kick-off a weeklong film festival on Juneteenth by screening a dozen films about race in America to benefit the United Negro College Fund, despite not legally being allowed to do so under the Governor’s coronavirus executive order. Well, word…
Streetwear on a mission — The Wealthy Brand to reopen its Oak Park storefront this weekend
After several months of relying solely on online sales due to coronavirus, Detroit-based luxury streetwear company The Wealthy Brand is eager to open its doors for what owners Kuddles Hopkins and Rashad Hosea are billing as a relaunch and reimagining. “We have to do a lot more work ourselves now,” Hosea says. “It’s been tough,…
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LeptoConnect Reviews: Most Effective Fat Burner? [Updated 2020]
According to a recent survey by the National Center for Health Statistics, about 49% of Americans are struggling to lose weight. The same study also denotes that a majority of them aren’t aware of a suitable way to do that. If you are also trying to lose some pounds and can’t do so despite being…
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire Teams Up With Top Drag Queens For Mukbang-Inspired Digital Content Series
“Drag Queen Mukbang” raising awareness about COVID impact on the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, and showing the Motor City love in support of LQBT Detroit (NEWS PROVIDED BY) JACK DANIEL’S, PR NEWSWIRE Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, a classic spirit that blends the bold character of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with cinnamon liqueur, is partnering…
Anyway, here’s Gov. Whitmer slinging coney dogs in Detroit
In Detroit, when it comes to coney dogs, the eternal question is: American or Lafayette? On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer went with Lafayette. The governor got behind the counter at Detroit’s Lafayette Coney Island for some firsthand experience to see how restaurants are implementing safety precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. As coronavirus…
Triggered Ted Nugent misses the point by calling for Obama statue to be taken down
Incredibly, but long overdue, much of the world has recently turned its eyes to a global Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality, systemic racism, and patriarchy. For weeks, and despite a deadly pandemic, millions of people have been marching in the streets, toppling racist monuments, and pressuring corporations to stand with social justice —…
You can catch a Garth Brooks concert at a metro Detroit drive-in… for $100 a car
When best-selling U.S. solo artist of all time Garth Brooks rolled through Detroit this year with a massive sold-out show at Ford Field, he managed to piss off the snowflake set when he wore a jersey of former Lions’ running back, Barry Sanders, which was mistaken for an endorsement for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential…
Ford claims new Bronco release date is coincidental. Nicole Brown Simpson’s family is doubtful.
Last week, when Ford Motor Company announced the release date for the new Ford Bronco, a vehicle that has been out of production since 1996, people were quick to realize that the date was a curious choice considering the SUV’s storied affiliation. The Michigan-produced Bronco will hit sales lots on July 9, according to a…
#Resistance leaders Insane Clown Posse brought back their anti-Confederate flag T-shirts
Let’s give a “whoop whoop!” for the Juggalos, the clown-painted fans of Detroit rap group Insane Clown Posse. Despite being classified by the FBI as a “gang” in 2011, Juggalos have made moves in recent months that show they have more empathy than most Republicans. Most recently, ICP re-released a line of “Fuck Your Rebel…
Ann Arbor launches pilot program to allow businesses to convert parking spots into patio space
Ann Arbor City Council approved a pilot initiative proposed by the Downtown Development Authority which would allow downtown businesses to utilize curbside parking spots for outdoor dining, retail sales, or overflow customer space. The program, which could run through October, is adjacent to a program launched earlier this month, in which Ann Arbor began closing…
Target to increase starting pay to $15 an hour beginning next month
Target will raise starting wages to $15 starting July 5. Tuesday’s announcement comes less than three years since the Minneapolis-based retailer made a commitment to increase starting pay from $11 to $15 by the end of 2020. By June 2019, Target had bumped pay up from $11 to $13. “Everything we aspire to do and…
Once a COVID-19 hotspot, Michigan is now ‘on track to contain’ outbreak according to monitoring site
Michigan, give yourself a hand — or maybe we should give it up for “Big Gretch.” According to coronavirus tracking site COVID Act Now, Michigan is one of only three states to be designated as “on track to contain” the outbreak. When the coronavirus crisis first hit the U.S., Michigan quickly earned the dubious distinction…
‘Creem’ rock magazine doc gets wide release date, new trailer
Bow howdy! A documentary about the Detroit-founded Creem, “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine,” is finally getting a wide release after the project was launched with a crowdfunding campaign four years ago. The film will be distributed by Greenwich Entertainment, and is expected to be shown in select theaters as they reopen later this summer…
Ghostly International joins Secretly
Two indie music groups named after adverbs are joining forces. Ann Arbor-founded Ghostly International announced a partnership with Secretly on Wednesday. Under the new deal, Ghostly International and publisher Ghostly Songs are now Secretly affiliates, and Ghostly International founder Sam Valenti IV will become a managing partner of Secretly. The deal finalizes a partnership that…
Metro Detroit’s own ‘Kroger Karen’ prevents Black customer from leaving the parking lot in viral video
It’s official, the Karens have gone wild and they’re everywhere. They’re in the park, they’re calling the cops over sidewalk chalk art, they’re wearing bucket hats going on racist tirades over parking spaces, they’re having meltdowns in their car over having to wear a face mask in public, and, apparently, they’re also valued Kroger customers.…
Attorney General Nessel reopens ‘I can’t breathe’ case in Michigan amid George Floyd protests
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reopened an investigation into the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran, a 25-year-old Black man who was pinned down by five security officers at a Southfield mall as he gasped, “I can’t breathe.” After an eight month investigation, Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper declined to charge the security officers, saying…
Shelby Twp. trustees vote not to fire police chief who glorified police brutality on secret Twitter troll account
Shelby Township Police Chief Robert J. Shelide — aka the recently revealed identity of nasty Metro Times troll @sheepdawg711 — has been suspended for 30 days without pay and ordered to take sensitivity training after tweets surfaced in which he glorified police brutality and called people “barbarians” and “subhumans.” But Shelby Township trustees decided on…
Former OPD chief Val Demings is on Joe Biden’s shortlist. Let’s talk about that.
Before George Floyd was killed, Val Demings was already being vetted to be Joe Biden’s vice presidential nominee. Afterward, her political stock soared. And why not? Demings is an African American woman from Central Florida, a representative of a key Democratic Party constituency from a vital part of a vital swing state. She’s smart, youngish…
Savage Love: Oral reports
I’m a 32-year-old straight guy. My wife and I have been married for four years and together for nine. We have a great marriage, and all is well. We have been quarantining at home since March. During this time, we have been exploring things sexually, which has been really fun. We have also been talking more…
Free Will Astrology (June 17-23)
Related ARIES | March 21 – April 19: My Aries friend Lavinia told me, “The fight I’m enjoying most lately is my fight to resist the compulsion to fight.” I invite you to consider adopting that attitude for the foreseeable future. Now and then, you Rams do seem to thrive on conflict — or at…
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Leptitox Review: Powerful Fat Burner or Gimmick? [2020 Update]
We know how stubborn body fat can be. It will act like your clingy ex whenever you try to get rid of it. If you’re greeted by a bulging tummy every time you look in the mirror, fear not. You’re not alone. Achieving your ideal figure is never as easy as people claim. Going on…
