Detroit, MI
Tlaib tells pro-Palestinian activists to continue protest: ‘We are winning’
Detroit — Pro-Palestinian activists are making headway with Americans and in Congress, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib said during a sweeping speech to thousands gathered for a weekend conference in downtown Detroit.
She said her colleagues in Congress are “scared” by protesters at their district offices and town hall attendees questioning U.S. arms sales to Israel. She said activists are “winning” outside of Washington, D.C., and encouraged them to continue mobilizing for Palestinian rights, boycotting companies that support Israel’s war and protesting the U.S. support of Israel.
“The tide is turning in a way that it can never be turned back,” she said. “Palestine will be free.”
Tlaib was the closing speaker at the People’s Conference for Palestine, a weekend conference at Huntington Place that ended Sunday. She exited to a standing ovation.
The conference was organized by pro-Palestinian groups. Other speakers included doctors who have worked recently in Gaza, a local civil rights attorney, journalists, artists and activists including Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained for 104 days for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.
Khalil spoke Saturday. He said he continues to appear publicly and speak on behalf of Gaza despite the risk it places on his freedom because “silence is not an option.”
“I will not remain silent in the face of genocide,” he said. “I will not be silent when people are being starved and massacred.”
Tlaib is first Palestinian American elected to Congress, which she noted is an achievement of the Detroit voters who sent her to D.C. She credited Detroit and her Palestinian heritage with teaching her to rely on people, not institutions, and to continue speaking up for Palestinian people.
“They thought they could kill us, rape us, imprison us, uproot us from our olive tree farms, starve our children to death, and we would disappear,” she said. “Well guess what? Now we’re in Congress.”
Tlaib read a letter written by a Palestinian woman about her experience raising children amid the bombing, food insecurity and squalid conditions in Gaza. She also likened America’s arms sales to Israel to recent moves by the Republican-led Congress and the Trump Administration to cut health care spending and food assistance programs in the most recent budget and deploy federal agents in cities including Los Angeles, California, and Washington, D.C.
“A government that doesn’t value human life in Gaza will never value human life in our country,” Tlaib said.
Erin Cavataro, the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s director of community relations, previously told The News her organization is “deeply disturbed that the (conference) provides a platform to speakers advocating for the destruction of Israel.
“(It) does nothing to advance peace and alarmingly escalates tensions in Detroit, around the country and abroad,” she said.
Cavataro also said she looks forward to a day when there is peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and when the region is not threatened by terrorist organizations.
Tlaib spoke after Belal Muhammad, a mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight Champion who is of Palestinian descent. He said his fights are merely games compared to the fighting Palestinians do daily to survive. They are “the strongest people in the world,” he said.
Muhammad encouraged people to proudly display Palestinian flags and wear their keffiyeh to symbolize their Palestinian heritage.
“Show them we walk with pride,” he said. “Show them who you are.”
Israel launched a massive offensive into Gaza after Hamas-led militants attacked Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, killing roughly 1,200 people and capturing 251. Hamas still holds some hostages amid foundering cease-fire negotiations.
Since it started its campaign in 2023, Israel has killed more than 63,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The United Nations in August declared there was famine in Gaza alongside increasing spread of preventable disease.
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The Detroit Pistons have put Isaiah Stewart on the trade block with multiple offers swirling around the ever-changing rumor mill.
Several teams would benefit from having Stewart, who averaged 10 points, five rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game last season, on a solid 55% from the floor. However, despite linking up well with Jalen Duren, Stewart earning a total of $30 million over the next two years simply doesn’t fit with their future outlook.
Stewart has been linked to the blockbuster three-team trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo; however, if we set that aside, who else could use his talents ahead of the upcoming season?
Stewart embracing the north?
A possible swap involving the Toronto Raptors could be on the cards. The Raptors have been desperate for frontcourt depth, and the Pistons could definitely use more playmaking and shooting options on their roster.
For Detroit, trading Stewart for youngsters Gradey Dick and Jamal Shead makes perfect sense, with the Pistons able to mould them into backups for Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson.
While Shead provided relief for Immanuel Quickley, Dick fell out of the rotation and will be eager for a second chance in the Motor City.
Bringing a much-needed wing player to Detroit, via Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers could bring a talented wing player to Detroit in the shape of Max Strus, whose presence would really help the Pistons.
What they’re short on is two-way wings who can ease the pressure off their stars, and Strus can fit perfectly into that gaping hole.
Beyond his floor-spacing ability, he can also create offense by attacking closeouts, addressing another area where Detroit has struggled.
Look no further than their playoff meeting, which the Cavs won with Strus averaging around 10 points per game in the series, capped with a 20-point showing off the bench in Game 5 that helped swing momentum in the Cavaliers’ favor.
Stewart’s salary and defense helps Denver
One issue that plagued the Denver Nuggets this season was their rim protection, and defense in the paint.
With Stewart, who posted just under two blocks per game last season, his defensive style would really help the Nuggets, but he would be in a similar position to the one he is currently in Detroit: A backup to Nikola Jokic.
Why does this move make sense for both parties? Well, look no further than the money involved. If Denver shipped Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun, who are both on the trade block, it would save the Nuggets money and give Detroit two strong players with championship pedigree.
Stewart is under contract for $15 million in 2026-27, with a team option for the same amount in 2027-28, bringing his total value to $30 million. Johnson’s set to make $23 million, and Braun’s is on $21.5 million. This works better for Denver than it would for the Pistons, but having Johnson and Braun only boosts Detroit’s championship credentials.
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A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring all ages together.
“It’s been a vision of mine and my late husband forever,” said Divine Restoration Ministries Pastor Dr. Tenisia Evans.
Divine Restoration Ministries hosted a Legacy in Action Day on Saturday in the gym of Eastpointe High School in Eastpointe, Michigan. The church says its focus is showing up for communities, especially the future generation.
“So many things going on in the world right now and the youth has been the center of our focus,” said Evans.
Evans says with the help of other church leaders and businesses, including AT&T, they were able to secure food, games and experiences for kids of all ages.
And when it comes to creating an event kids would actually like, Detroit teen Martrail Mullen says they were spot on.
“Kids, we like to move around and still have cardio, and while still having fun at my age, most churches don’t do that,” said Mullen.
Mullen says he has been invited to teen takeovers in the past. While he says he’s never gone to one, he wishes kids would use their time more wisely.
“Kids my age, they are doing a lot of things,” said Mullen.
That’s why Evans says now is the time they open their arms to anyone in need of support.
“We’re here. We’re here for you and we want to pour back and let you know that if you need anything, come to us and we will be here as a resource,” said Evans.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers’ offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing four of five.
Melton (4-0) gave up a homer to Sam Antonacci on his second pitch of the game but allowed only four more baserunners — on three walks and a hit batter. He struck out five while allowing two or fewer runs for the fourth time in five starts this season.
Two Tigers relievers finished, with Kenley Jansen pitching the ninth for his ninth save.
Sean Newcomb started Chicago’s bullpen game with three perfect innings, but Tyler Davis walked the bases loaded with two out in the fourth. Joe Rock came out of the White Sox bullpen and struck out pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones to loud boos from the Comerica Park crowd.
With a runner on first and two out in the fifth, Kevin McGonigle got Detroit’s first hit of the game — the first hit for either team since Antonacci’s leadoff homer.
Dillon Dingler followed with an RBI single off Rock (0-1) to tie the game.
Detroit took the lead in the sixth when Spencer Torkelson doubled and scored on James Outman’s single. Jake Rogers made it 3-1 later in the inning with an RBI single.
Chicago didn’t get its second hit until Braden Montgomery doubled off Tyler Holton with one out in the seventh.
Dingler hit his 17th homer in the seventh, giving Detroit a 4-1 lead.
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The teams finish the series Sunday in what was originally scheduled to be Justin Verlander’s first start as a Tigers player in Detroit since 2017. His hamstring strain means RHP Keider Montero (3-5, 3.67) will come back from the bullpen to face RHP Davis Martin (9-3, 3.31).
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