A decision being weighed in Oakland County Wednesday is if the 1931 Michigan law that criminalizes abortion goes into effect. As of right now, there is an injunction in place preventing that law from going into effect.

GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – With a vacant seat on the Grosse Pointe Park City Council following a members resignation, Darci McConnell made history being sworn in as the council’s first Black member. For the past 17 years, McConnell has been a resident of Gross Pointe Park with a career as a journalist. But after being appointed to the council, she’s motivated to step to the forefront with several goals already in mind. We had interviewed 13 people and they were all outstanding -- but she was the stand out,” said council member Lauri Read. Council member Vikas Relam said, “She is Black.

DETROIT Detroit is one of more than a dozen radio markets to launch the Black Information Network, a 24/7 news station devoted to the Black community. For years WDFNs 11:30 a.m. slot was known as The Fan -- now, the sports talk channel will have a completely different sound. Darci McConnell, with McConnell Communications, says the launch is amazing news that many Detroiters have been waiting a long time to hear. There is a pronounced look at issues of race and disparities as it relates to race and fights for civil rights, McConnell said. Metro Detroiters can tune into the Black Information Network at 11:30 a.m. on WDFN or on the iHeart Radio app.