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The weekend in Ypsilanti will be filled with a celebration of Juneteenth. It will also serve as an occasion to protest the federal administration's attacks on DEI programs. WEMU's David Fair spoke with event organizer and founder of the nonprofit "Survivors Speak," Trische' Duckworth, about what to expect and the efforts that will carry on beyond the weekend.

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of the last slaves in the United States. It was June 19th of 1865 in Texas when the last last slaves were freed under the Emancipation Proclamation that was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. The holiday was first observed in Ann Arbor in 1994 and has been observed ever since. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor discussed the local significance of the day with Ann Arbor NAACP president Andre' Watson.

An education budget plan passed in the Michigan House Wednesday. It would give schools around $2400 more per student than under the current budget. Colin Jackson has more.

If you've recently visited Gallup Park in Ann Arbor or Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, you probably noticed some beautiful, colorful billboard-sized art installations. These come from the non-profit "Embracing Our Differences Michigan." That organization will hold its 3rd annual Diversity Day Celebration on Sunday, May 18th at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Nancy Margolis about promoting and advancing diversity in our community.

The City of Ann Arbor has announced that its newest fire station will be named after the city’s first female firefighter. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Faculty Senate at the University of Michigan is asking the college administration to do more to defend itself and its people from the Trump Administration's political interference. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Board of Education discussed significant gaps in funding needs for school infrastructure improvements during its meeting Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor School Board has voted to change the way groups can address the body during regular meetings. But not before a roller coaster of a night. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board will now be discussing tonight the proposed changes to how designated groups can address the body. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board continues to run into issues as to how designated groups can address the body. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.