Sam Robinson Joins Michigan Chronicle as Senior Reporter During Critical Year for Detroit

June 11, 2025

The Michigan Chronicle has hired Sam Robinson as a senior reporter to strengthen their political coverage during a pivotal time in Detroit's governance. Robinson, who brings over five years of experience covering politics and culture from outlets including Axios, MLive, and the Detroit Free Press, joins the publication as Mayor Mike Duggan's 12-year tenure ends and multiple City Council seats become available. His focus will be on the 2025 Detroit mayoral race, city council elections, and civic trends, with an emphasis on making political journalism accessible and relevant to Detroit residents.

Who is affected

Detroit residents and voters
Black professionals and civically engaged citizens in Detroit
Readers of the Michigan Chronicle
Current Chronicle senior reporter Ebony JJ Curry (who will work alongside Robinson)
Detroit's political candidates and future administration

What action is being taken

Sam Robinson is joining the Michigan Chronicle as a senior reporter
Robinson is covering Detroit's political landscape, including the 2025 mayoral race and city council elections
The Michigan Chronicle is continuing its political coverage during a significant transition in Detroit's government
The publication is maintaining its commitment to accessible journalism without paywalls

Why it matters

Detroit is entering a major political transition with Mayor Duggan stepping down after 12 years
Multiple City Council seats are up for grabs, signaling significant leadership changes
The Michigan Chronicle provides documentation of Detroit's political history from Black perspectives
Robinson's reporting aims to help Detroiters understand who their next leaders are and what they stand for
The Chronicle's lack of a paywall makes political news more accessible to the community

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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