Given all of the attention around statues, let’s take a look at statues around Detroit -- and the stories behind the people and faces we etch into history.

Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Order to rename Downtown Lansings Lansings Lewis Cass Building to honor civil rights legislation. Executive Order 2020-139 renames the state-owned Lewis Cass Building in Downtown Lansing to the Elliott-Larsen Building, honoring the legislators who sponsored Michigans landmark civil rights act. This change marks the first time in Michigan history that a state building is named after an African-American woman. Together, Melvin Larsen and Daisy Elliotts names have become synonymous in Michigan with the protection of civil rights, said Governor Whitmer. Thats why I am proud to rename the Cass building in Lansing to the Elliott-Larsen building.

Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and public buildings and grounds through the state to be lowered to half-staff. Flags were lowered Friday to honor the life of former Gov. William Milliken and will remain lowered until the day after interment. "Governor Milliken was a true statesman who led our state with integrity and honor," Whitmer said. Milliken was the longest-serving governor in Michigan history and began his service as an air combat soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Michigan's longest-serving governor, William G. Milliken, died at the age of 97 Friday at his home in Traverse City. Click here to learn more about the life of William Milliken. Politicians are releasing statements on the death of William Milliken. William Milliken. Governor Milliken was a true statesman who led Michigan with integrity and honor.