The 36th annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum returns Nov. 14 in Tukwila, uniting youth, families, and law enforcement for workshops on rights, peer pressure, and justice system navigation. Retired officers John Hayes and Fae Brooks emphasize building trust through relaxed interactions, helping bridge gaps between police and community members. The free event requires advance registration.

Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver says Black voters, crucial to Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate bid, are questioning what Democrats have delivered in return for decades of loyalty. Citing Flint’s unresolved water crisis and feelings of being taken for granted, she demands specific plans and accountability rather than assumed support on Election Day.