More than half a century after his death, the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continue to shape movements around the world. At the center of his message was a radical idea — that real strength is found not in retaliation, but in restraint. That was a message given—and received—loud and clear when Dr. King made his visit to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. As we approach the end of Black History Month, WEMU’s John Stockwell takes a closer look at Dr. King’s message and the enduring power of nonviolence.

Law and social justice advocates at Justice InDeed have been chipping away at racially discriminatory land covenants that are more than a half-century old that have shaped and still shape where people of color live in Washtenaw. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this story for Black History Month.

Michigan bills to allow the sale of raw milk passed out of a state House of Representatives committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Senator Sue Shink serves Michigan’s 14th Senate District. She joined WEMU's Caroline MacGregor to share her thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union and Governor Whitmer's State of the State addresses this week. Both talks come amidst an era of economic uncertainty, and unpredictable federal policy changes.

Downtown Ann Arbor’s Dunbar Tower near Kerrytown is seeing its first low-income creatives and homeless residents move in and call the affordable housing project home. WEWU’s Ana Longoria reports.

WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin presents today's Black History Moment.

Getting Oscar fever? Marquee Arts has a cure for you! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts' Nick Alderink to discuss a special Oscar gala event coming to Ann Arbor! Plus, they discussed all of the new films and special screenings coming your way this week!

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her eighth and final State of the State address Wednesday night. She worked to sell a divided Legislature on a 2026 agenda that will help set her legacy and the stage for elections that will determine Michigan’s next political chapter. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The union representing Ann Arbor schoolteachers and district officials will meet with a state appointed mediator this morning. Teachers are working without a contract for the first time in 32 years. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is encouraging people to sign up to be future customers for its renewable energy grid. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Watch Governor Whitmer's final State of the State address

The Ypsilanti-based Student Advocacy Center wants to see an end to physical restraints and seclusion rooms in Michigan schools. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.