Today my thoughts are of Captain Alix Idrache, a US Army helicopter pilot, who graduated at the top of his West Point class with a degree in physics in 2016. He's also a Haitian immigrant.

DETROIT _ A stunning loss of a vital voice. We didn't get to meet in person but her brilliance didn't need for us to be in the same room. Writing "was" after her name is taking a moment. #TinaMcElroyAnsa was an American novelist, filmmaker, teacher, businesswoman and journalist.

Outstanding documentary. Saw it at the @freepfilmfestival months ago.

Saw you. Excellent as always.... Stay tough!

My job can be pretty cool sometimes 😎 “Seeing is believing, and once you see it, then you have to say it in order for it to be a reality. The next part is making it happen” Usher said to a group of teens at the Detroit Boys and Girls Club today. bridgedetroit.com/usher-makes-de…

That's a million of us....

47 years ago today, Soap debuted. We don't talk enough about how brilliant and underrated this show was. This scene. 😂😂😂

Officer in Tyreek Hill handcuffing was suspended 6 times and had complaints of force violations, record shows sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/13/off…

#OnThisDay in 1940, with the Nazi army sweeping across Europe, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Selective Service Act, which required all men between 26 and 35 to register for the military draft. The decision also meant that Black men — unlike in the past — could join

Usher pays tribute to the late Frankie Beverly by singing “Happy Feelin’s” during his tour in Detroit:

Sad news…..

DETROIT _ Passing along the sad news that the inimitable #GregHarden has passed. One-of-a-kind mentor to thousands, including #TomBrady. I was thrilled to be honored alongside him on the field at Comerica Park last June. freep.com/story/sports/c…

This. This. This. This. This. This. This.

Devastating news about the loss of a start....

DETROIT _ One of my greatest memories is of visiting the set of #TheWestWing, my favorite show on television - and how gracious you and Ms. Moloney were. Thank you again all these years later!

Got my #AidanHutchinson shirt ready, and the pride is strong! See you at the Ford, man! #GoLions

DETROIT _ Remember....

DETROIT _ Thrlled to see so many authors writing about the childhoods of famous and/or important people. Reminds me to share #ThatTheyLived, essays about childhoods that helped shape of some of most important African Americans. Get a copy @ rochelleriley.com.

DETROIT _ Just finished watching #TheEmmys. No, the show didn't last that long. It was actually good, but, well, football. But two things remain true: I have to now go back and watch #Shogun & #Hacks & #SlowHorses, #AbbottElementary and #WillTrent remain some of the best TV ever.

DETROIT _ The city's latest mixed-use development offering affordable housing is a thing of beauty. crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/dr…