• Kamala Harris – Myths and Fiction
    False claims from the 2020 campaign for president which were made against then candidate Kamala Harris still linger in some parts of the internet and community. We cannot allow falsehoods to perpetuate against our candidate, against someone who has championed the best interests of our community. The following is based on research on every fact with links to the evidence.
  • Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
    Having noted that both the Arab store-keeper and his sister were able to attend college and drive late-model cars while only working short shifts in their family store, an African-American youth, who sometimes did odd jobs for them, asked how they managed to do, and have, so much. The young Arab answered, “in my family we are many hands, but only one pocket. You all are many hands with many pockets.”
  • Upcoming Agenda Items
    March is our review of government, how it works and what is done. We’re reviewing laws, charters and policy.
    We are visiting our next Coffee Cafe so stay tuned, date TBA.
  • Goal Setting & Work in 2026
    We’ve updated how we work combining our meetings and work products to improve how we keep people informed. On our website, HoodResearch.org, we now show our goals and active work areas. This replaces the topics we used to track as trending. Trending topics will be part of our newsletter, The Thinkers Report.
  • Energy Utilities in Michigan have unchecked Monopolies
    DTE Energy has what appears to be an unchecked monopoly in the state of Michigan. Modeling from groups like the Mackinac Center suggests that if Michigan continues its current “Net-Zero” trajectory alongside massive grid upgrades, monthly bills could rise by… Read more: Energy Utilities in Michigan have unchecked Monopolies
  • Detroit Leland House a Model of Gentrification
    The Leland House in Detroit is currently vacant and closed to the public. Detroit officials filed a lawsuit against the owners, describing the historic 20-story building as a “death trap.” The ownership group, Leland House LLC, argued but the courts found their… Read more: Detroit Leland House a Model of Gentrification
  • Was Cursive Writing Instruction Cancelled In The U.S.A. ?
    Cursive Writing Instruction has NOT been cancelled in the U.S.A., however it has declined significantly. This decline began around 2010 with many states adopting the Common Core State Standards which did not require Cursive Writing Instruction. Arguments for the return of Cursive Writing Instruction include potential improvement in cognitive development, memory, and motor skills.There is also some evidence suggesting that cursive might help combat plagiarism.
  • Younger Generations Don’t Know Their History and It’s Hurting the Movement
    Angela Rye has a message for young people: the Montgomery bus boycotts did not happen in a day; political movements are more than a weekend’s worth of protest. Guest host Roland Martin echoes her sentiment: older generations made deposits into… Read more: Younger Generations Don’t Know Their History and It’s Hurting the Movement
  • No More Female 4-Stars: Franchetti Firing Leaves Top Ranks Filled by Men
    Franchetti’s firing has left the military without a single woman in a four-star general or admiral leadership position, as women in top positions are already a rarity across the services, and many female officers say that they’re concerned that the… Read more: No More Female 4-Stars: Franchetti Firing Leaves Top Ranks Filled by Men