A group of activists in Detroit are calling for a ban on menthol cigarettes, saying they disproportionally impact the Black community.

A local reverend said he was offered thousands of dollars to oppose a ban on menthol cigarettes.

When community members heard about the burglary of Amor Natural Way Hair Salon, they stepped into help the salon owner.

“He’s had a pretty good career already,” Rev. Sheffield said. “And if he doesn’t do anything else, he will still probably hear those words, job well done.”

As of Thursday, the city’s vaccination rates are at only 21%, about 10% less than Michigan’s vaccination rate.

As of Thursday, the city’s vaccination rates are at only 21%, about 10% less than Michigan’s vaccination rate.

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DETROIT Many people may not be aware of the close ties, the late Congressman John Lewis had to Detroit, but theres a chance to learn more about that with a special screening of a documentary about the life of the Civil Rights Icon. READ: Remembering John Lewis: Michigan leaders pay tribute to civil rights iconThursday, many will gather at the Detroit Association of Black Organizations to honor John Lewis, through a documentary called Good Trouble. Reverend Horace Sheffield with the Detroit Association of Black Organizations said theyre showcasing the life of John Lewis in style. Thursday, they will debut the documentary Good Trouble at the centers parking lot, with actress Erika Alexander to present the film, Erika Alexander is a very good friend of mine. DABO Sheffield Center parking lot12048 Grand River (corner of Grand River and Wyoming)Detroit , MI 48204RELATED: Rights activists, political leaders mourn Rep. John Lewis

DETROIT Free COVID-19 testing will be available by appointment in Detroit on Saturday. The Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) is partnering with health organizations to host free drive-thru testing between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Perfecting Church. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention & TreatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Published: May 22, 2020, 10:30 am Updated: May 22, 2020, 10:36 amDETROIT On this weeks episode we will talk to people who have survived COVID-19. There will also be a discussion about what can be done to address issues with Michigans aging, neglected and increasingly dangerous infrastructure. Segment One:Roundtable discussion on recovering from the coronavirus featuring Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, M.L Elrick and his wife Detroit Free Press reporter, Tresa Baldas; Rev. Segment Two:Discussion on the states dangerous infrastructure with Jacob Rushlow, president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Michigan section. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this weeks episode.