Community activist Malik Shabazz hospitalized amid undiagnosed medical issues in Metro Detroit

Community activist Malik Shabazz has been hospitalized after suffering undiagnosed medical issues in Metro Detroit.

Shabazz is scheduled for a medical procedure Tuesday (Nov. 19).

He was hospitalized on Nov. 14, the day after Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave him a shoutout during his announcement that he would not run for office for a fourth term.

Prior to rehabilitation treatment, Shabazz had been on a respirator, received a temporary, then permanent, heart pump implant, subsequently battled an infection, and continued to improve after suffering a massive heart attack in June 2023.

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for community-wide support and prayers for Shabazz and is deeply appreciative of the care provided.