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  • The 2024 Race to The White House Is Finished

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News|Nov 7, 2024

    Voters have voted and the American people have spoken. A decision has been made and as of Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Presidential results at the 11 o'clock hour is that Donald Trump has won the presidency for a second time, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. It was known that they key to winning this election were the seven battleground states, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. There was a total of 93 electoral votes out of the 538 in... Full story

  • Former President Barack Obama & Rapper Eminem Rallied in Detroit to Secure the Vote

    Clifton R Kirkman II|Oct 31, 2024

    The Race to the White House has only a few days left, before votes are counted. Former President Barack Obama, was in town last Tuesday, making an appearance at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit, for the Harris-Walz rally. His stop in Detroit, marked a total of 5 stops for the Harris-Walz campaign. The iconic rapper, Eminem took to the stage to introduce the 44th President. Eminem commented before leaving the stage, "Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever...And I...

  • Western Wayne County NAACP Host Freedom Fund Dinner & More

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|Oct 24, 2024

    Western Wayne County NAACP (WWC-NAACP), had some amazing events over the weekend as they celebrated their 77th Anniversary. The Freedom Fund Dinner was held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Fairlane Banquet & Event Center, located in Dearborn, MI. In attendance, there were individuals from all walks of life, who were a part of various communities that makeup Western Wayne County. The guest list included some of today's local and state leaders like NAACP Michigan State Conference President...

  • "Black Men Huddle Up" in Detroit for Monday Night Football Watch Party & Election Talks

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|Oct 17, 2024

    As Americans, the country is in the final weeks of the election season and time is of the essence for the Harris-Walz campaign. Black voters, especially Black men are the targeted demographic in hopes of strengthening and gaining support for Vice President, Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. On Monday night, Black community leaders, influencers, campaign advisors, activist, actors and entrepreneurs gathered at TV Lounge in Detroit. The Michigan Democratic Party who hosted the event and...

  • Detroit's Evening of Gospel Music Throwbacks

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    Despite the rainy-fall like weather, Detroiters still made their way to Second Ebenezer on Detroit's East Side. Attendees stood in long-lines in great anticipation of "An Evening of Gospel Throwbacks", featuring the choirmaster, Dr. Ricky Dillard. Upon entering the sanctuary, guest were visibly excited to hear the sounds of "Detroit Gospel Journey Choir aka DGJ" and the unique directing skills by the legendary choir master himself. The evening was special in a way that differed from previous...

  • Local 283 Members Strike at Detroit's Marathon Petroleum Refinery

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Sep 26, 2024

    Union workers are still on strike at the Marathon Oil Refinery in Southwest Detroit. The 273 union members had voted by 95% to strike after negotiations and mediation did not end in a resolution. Now with expired contracts since January, members of Local 283, are demanding that their concerns be met. Outside the entrance, members can be seen walking, talking and chanting to get the attention of anyone who passes by along, with other employees and those who are in charge. It is interesting to...

  • Vanguard Celebrates 30 Years of Community Service in Detroit's North End

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    The Vanguard Community Development Corporation, located in the New Center area of Detroit, honored its founder and other community leaders over the weekend. Since inception, this community-based organization has been the driving force behind positive change within the neighborhoods, surrounding its location. This is why Detroit's North End, continues to be a community of resilience. Did you know that the North End is a historic neighborhood and at one time, it was home to the city of Detroit's...

  • The Importance of Internships - Telegram News Spotlights Oriane Flint

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Aug 29, 2024

    For many adults, entering the workforce or transitioning to a new field, isn't always easy or readily available. It oftentimes can be nerving, a bit challenging and it takes time to land the gig that best suites you. Yet still, internships offer a wonderful opportunity to get your foot in the door. For example, internships can catapult you into a full-time or permanent position within the company or your field of interest. Meet our very own intern, Oriane Flint. She is the 2nd Telegram News...

  • Harris-Walz Campaign Rallies Held in Detroit, Continue to Ignite Supporters

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Aug 22, 2024

    Encouraged, excited, and empowered, are words that can be used to describe Michiganders, after attending Detroit Rallies of VP, Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Detroit, has been visited by many different leaders; politicians, UAW President, state and local government officials, just to name a few. The visit from VP Harris and Governor Tim Walz was one to remember. It was clear that the message that was conveyed to attendees, left many engaged supporters, ready to work and to continue with...

  • Rising Up to Secure the Vote, Young Adult Voices Matter

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|Aug 8, 2024

    A group of college students on summer break, came together to spearhead a Young Adult Voters Mixer. As rising leaders, this collective group of individuals, have been working to change the narrative of young voters in Detroit and across America. This group knows that their vote is key, in helping to make Kamala Harris, the nations president. Known as the Black Youth Political Activist Group, the power that they and their peers have, when it comes to election results, matter! According to...

  • Michigan Dems Rally Together to Support Presidential Candidate, VP Kamala Harris

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News|Aug 1, 2024

    Democrats held their first press conference in Michigan, in support of Vice President, Kamala Harris. Michigan's Speaker of the House Joe Tate, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, and Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield along with State Representative Stephanie Young and others spoke about the future of America's democracy. They also spoke about their endorsement of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. During the press conference, a stark contrast between VP,...

  • 16th Annual Jazz on the Ave Customer Appreciation Block Party

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Jul 25, 2024

    Detroiters, are you planning to attend the 16th Annual "Jazz on the Ave" block party? Put it on your calendars now! Mike's Fresh Market and the University Commonwealth has announced that this event, will be held along the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion. The event will take place on August 3, 2024 on Livernois between McNichols and 8-mile roads from 11am to 8pm. A family-friendly community event for everyone. This year, you can expect live performances, free food (while it last), a 360...

  • "Motown is Joetown"

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Jul 18, 2024

    The race to the White House is in full effect. Every voice, every supporter and every vote counts. That is exactly what last week's rally was about. President Joe Biden, who is both candidate and Commander-in-Chief, spoke to supporters in Detroit. Having had more than 2,000 people in attendance, Detroit's Renaissance High School, located at 6565 W. Outer Drive, was packed to capacity. Fire marshals, EMT's, Detroit Police, and the Secret Service were all actively working to ensure the safety of a...

  • Boys2Men Summer Camp Aims to Teach Life Skills to All Youth

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Jul 11, 2024

    INKSTER - Year after year, parents and children take advantage of summer camps all around Michigan and throughout the Metro Detroit Area. Summer camps offer children an array of benefits that helps foster growth, independency, a sense of community and leadership development. Truly transformative to those who participate, summer camps can be a vital component in summer enrichment. Locally in Western Wayne County, there is, Boys2Men Summer Camp for children and teenagers from ages 9-18. Located...

  • Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback in this Revival Era

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Jul 4, 2024

    Vinyl records used to be the thing of the past! Now they are making a comeback and today, we are living in the vinyl revival era. People of all generations are on the hunt to find vinyl records all over the place from attics, to thrift stores to the used section in record shops. Annually, record sales have seen a rise since 2006. It was the Golden Era of Vinyl, when the record industry boomed as sales peaked at $2.5 billion dollars. The music industry saw total revenue sales from recorded...

  • Michigan's Ultimate Style Experience: Michigan Fashion Week

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Jun 13, 2024

    Leading the way in Fashion and Style, Detroit has the designers, the models and the concepts to be at the cutting edge of fashion. Michigan Fashion Week is a four-day event that brought together a one-of-a-kind fashion experience to Michigan. Formed in 2012, Loren Hicks, President & Founder had a desire to shine the spotlight on the growing industry of designers, artists, and models in Michigan and the Midwest. Now 12 years later, Michigan Fashion Week continues to grow and it aims to showcase...

  • INDYCar Racing Takes Over Downtown Detroit

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Jun 6, 2024

    Loud engines roaring and lightning-fast speeding cars were spotted on the streets of Downtown Detroit for this year's, The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. All weekend long local, national and even international car enthusiasts traveled from across the globe, just to visit the Motor City for the INDYCAR Races. This weekend and last year's racing that led to returning to the streets of Detroit, has history dating back to the early 1980s. So, the Grand Prix this year was more like a homecoming and...

  • America's Music Fabric has been Influenced by Black Music, June is Black Music Month

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|Jun 6, 2024

    The month of June, in America celebrates not only Juneteenth but Black Music Month too. Dating back to 1979, out of the White House, President Jimmy Carter gave recognition of Black musical influences, that have been essential to our nation's musical archives and cultural heritage. From that point until now, the legacy continues and annually, by presidential proclamation, it serves as a reminder to all. Blacks in America have created, fostered and over time, have given inspiration to various...

  • President Joe Biden as Keynote Speaker of the Detroit Branch NAACP 69th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|May 23, 2024

    "Preserving Sweet Liberty, Defeating Bitter Tyranny" was the theme for the Detroit Branch NAACP 69th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Known as a historic chapter. It continues to remain the largest branch of the NAACP since its inception, in 1912. From courtrooms to boardrooms, picket lines to boycotts, the Detroit Branch has demanded, required and acquired justice and civil rights for more than a half century. As the chapters legacy has it, the Detroit Branch NAACP, seeks to obtain a deeper form of...

  • Wayne County Deploys Air Quality Monitoring Network in Southwest Detroit and Other Downriver Communities

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|May 16, 2024

    Americans continue to be harmed by the air quality that surrounds them, each and every time they step outside of their homes, etc. About 1 in 4 Americans and close to 120 million people live in areas where, the quality of air creates health issues and the end result leads to death. Unfortunately, those who are most disproportionately affected are people of color, according to the American Lung Association. Research shows that, "African Americans tend to live where there is greater exposure to...

  • Detroit NFL Draft 2024 Kick-Off: Event 24 Charity Gala, The Legacy of Mel Farr "Our Superstar"

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|May 2, 2024

    What a way to honor a father's legacy. Event 24, Charity Gala, Fashion and Comedy Show ignited the hearts of Detroiters and NFL enthusiasts alike. On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, it was a night of entertainment and tribute to sports legend and Detroit businessman, Mel Farr Sr. Mel Farr Sr.'s Adult Children honored their father's presence, on the field and throughout the city of Detroit. Held at the newly renovated One Mike Detroit venue, guest arrived in Detroit's best dressed. Fashion for the eve...

  • Detroit NFL Draft 2024, Community Focused USAA, Comcast share with the Detroit Community

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|May 2, 2024

    The Detroit NFL Draft 2024, was an experience that many Detroiters and Michiganders will never experience again. If you missed it, well you missed out on making memories of a life time! Trying to get to the Draft area was a sight to see. Cars and people were everywhere and parking was a challenge. There were so many people downtown during the Draft that people were seen parking as far away as the Midtown area and walking or taking the Q-Line down to Campus Maritus Park. I think honestly the...

  • Community Spotlight – Deputy City Clerk of Romulus D'SJONAUN HOCKENHULL

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram News Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    Welcome to the Community Spotlight Column, where we share some of the most awesome people in our communities. The purpose of spotlighting the profiles that will be shared is to explore what they do and why. Also, what motivates them to do what they do for the community. Today the Telegram Newspaper is shining the community spotlight on the Deputy City Clerk of Romulus. This young man had been working for a position like this for quite some time. It didn't just happen for him overnight but his...

  • A Change in Traveling to DTW Has Come to Wayne County and Southeast Michigan

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Apr 4, 2024

    It's 2024 and traveling these days can be more of a headache than expected with flight delays, rerouting of trains and if driving, you have to deal with never-ending construction. When it comes to traveling, is there a process that runs through your mind? What is your routine? Let's think about it for a moment. Checklists must be answered and completed in order to have a smooth day of travel. The RTA understands traveling and has taken into consideration by listening to residents and now there...

  • Colorectal cancer Known As the Silent Killer, Know How to Reduce Your Chances of Death

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Mar 28, 2024

    Extremely prevalent in the United States, did you know that 1 in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime? It's unfortunate but the truth remains, this type of cancer, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of death in the country. Are you ready to learn more? According to the American Cancer Society, it's expected that more than 106,000 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed this year. For rectal cancer, more than 46,000 will be diagnosed as new cases....

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