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4Apr

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ENVIRONMENT

Why Detroit Could Be the Engine for the Green New Deal

The city exhibits all of the problems the framework is meant to heal. In Detroit, more than 8,000 residents live in what has been called one of the most polluted ZIP codes in the state. Located in the city’s southwest corner, 48217 is known for its persistently poor air quality, where hundreds suffer from asthma, cancer, and other related health issues. The surrounding area has 26 industrial sites whose greenhouse gas emissions are being monitored by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. And one of the largest polluters, Marathon Oil Refinery, whose processing plant is headquartered in 48217, has received several violations from the state’s environmental regulatory agency over the years. Just last week, two contract workers were hospitalized after ...

Detroit Rapper Arrested for Alleged Darknet Fraud Activities

Rap verses are frequently brought in as “proof” in U.S. courts, with artists confronting discipline for their public portrayal and choice of lyrics. In the case of a rapper from Detroit, his online presence shows that the fraudulent activity he was depicting appears very genuine, at least according to prosecutors. Reports from Detroit News claim that the 25-year-old rapper known by the name Selfmade Kash, whose real name is Jonathan Woods, has been indicted on charges of identity theft, wire fraud and possession of unauthorized devices. He allegedly shared his fraud expertise with others, teaching them how to use the dark web to search for stolen BINs (bank identification numbers). Selfmade Kash alluded to himself as the “Swipe God,” and has every now and again gloated about credit car...

Detroit and Soul Music History

They say the birth of soul came in the 1950s, when the parents of gospel and jazz came together to form a more contemporary and dance-friendly style of music. The Motor City is no doubt the backbone of modern soul and R&B. It became a powerhouse and industry standard for soul music throughout the country, competing with Atlantic Records and Stax for chart-topping hits throughout the 60s. BLACK EMPOWERMENT The one thing that stands out about Detroit's golden era of soul music, which isn't covered very often in many music documentaries or biographies, is the reverberation and inspiration drawn during the civil rights era occurring alongside its timeline. Soul music isn't just a genre, its black poetry set to the sounds that emanate from the soul. If that sounds like a profound state...