disability rights

Detroit press conference demands paratransit quality
Domestic News

Detroit Activists Force Mayor to Commit to Quality Paratransit Services

December 14, 2022 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff A press conference was held outside City Hall on Thurs. December 1, 2022. Several community organizations spoke on behalf of thousands suffering due to the abysmal failure of the city administration […]
Hazel Park press conference youth come out in support of Armani
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Metro Detroit Police Escalate Attacks

March 5, 2022 fwstaff
By David Sole A recent official report reveals a clear escalation of police violence against the public by the Detroit Police Department. The official report, issued February 14, 2022, is titled “Use of Force Report […]
Armani Sharpe rally at Ferndale City Hall with Tameka Citchen Spruce speaking
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Charges Dropped Against Armani Sharpe

September 9, 2021 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On August 23 there was another successful demonstration in support of Black autistic youth Armani Sharpe who was facing criminal charges in Ferndale and Hazel Park, two suburbs just northeast of […]