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The Detroit Youth Choir left it all on the stage on Tuesday, September 17. That was their final performance on their journey to be named the 2019 America's Got Talent winners. The 52-member choir performed to the same song that introduced them to the world, 'Can't Hold Us. The young people won the hearts of America and after each of their wins, it looked as if their confidence in themselves and each other grew stronger. Their choir director Anthony White, beamed with pride after and during each...
WAYNE COUNTY– On September 24, 2019, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. With local elections happening in a few weeks, every eligible American voter should exercise his or her right to be heard at the ballot box this year and next. National Voter Registration Day is the right place to start by getting registered. That is why communities across the country are planning to use National V...
Today was the day the city has been waiting for. The Splash Park is officially open. Over a year and a half ago, Wayne County awarded River Rouge a $300,000 grant as part of its Community Development Block Grant and the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund demonstration project program to build a splash park in the city. The splash park was placed in an unused section of Memorial Park on Jefferson. The splash park is a welcome addition to the park that already includes a skateboard section, playland...
It is with great honor that we invite you to attend the 22nd Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 5:00pm – 8:00 p.m. (Seating will begin at 4:30 p.m.) at Prestige Banquet Hall located at 6600 Allen Rd in Allen Park MI. They are pleased to announce that Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will be the Keynote Speaker. They are looking forward to hosting a spectacular evening, where they will fellowship with friends, recognize outstanding leaders from the communi...
The Western Wayne County Branch of the NAACP is inviting you to attend their next General Membership meeting. The meeting will be held at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights on Monday, February 11th. The library is located at 24590 George and the meeting begins at 7:00pm. This is one of their four Regional meetings that they hold throughout the year. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor Ovella Davis, the founder of The United Communities of America will be the speaker for the...
LANSING - Over the weekend, an envoy of officials from Senegal were hosted by state Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) to tour the city of Detroit and meet with local officials including Mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County Commissioner Jewel Ware. They also met with Chancellor Curtis L. Ivory's team from Wayne County Community College District to discuss student exchange and study aboard programs. The envoy then joined Rep. Robinson at the Capitol today. "I was honored to have Vice President Aly Lo...
DEARBORN HEIGHTS– Westwood Community School District Superintendent Dr. Stiles Simmons unveiled a new logo to teachers, staff and school board members as part of the start of a brand identity program for the new year. The new district logo includes the Robichaud high school's long-time Bulldog mascot to accent the district's new slogan – Bulldog Strong: Unleash your potential. The Bulldog will become the mascot for the district's middle and elementary schools as well. The marketing campaign is...
NAACP Michigan State Conference President - Yvonne White presents Western Wayne County Branch president Gina Wilson Steward with the Branch of the Year Award The Western Wayne County NAACP was named the 2018 Branch of the Year at the Michigan State Conference State meeting last month. "It was a lot of hard work," said branch president Gina Wilson Steward. "We have been working hard to increase our footprint throughout Wayne County and reestablishing our branch." The Western Wayne County Branch...
The Blossoming Ladies Mentor Program has been doing some awesome things in the community. They held a Summer Leadership Program for boys and girls, they held a youth beauty pageant and they are ending the year with a Red Carpet Event - 'Best in Downriver Community Awards'. The CEO of the Blossoming Ladies Mentor Program, Jaylia Washington, has a passion for the community and is always thinking of ways to get people involved. She said, "This event was created to recognize all businesses and...
Inkster, MI: – Renowned Judge Greg Mathis is the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Freedom Fund Dinner of the NAACP – Western Wayne County Branch. The Woodlands of Van Buren will host the event at 39670 Ecorse Road, Wayne MI. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and advertising in the souvenir program book are available at facebook.com/NAACPWESTERNWAYNECOUNTY and naacpwesternwaynefreedomfunddinner.eventbrite.com/. The theme for the dinner is "Criminal Justice in the 21st Century" and funds rai...
Ecorse Community High School kicked off its football season with a win against Delta Prep Academy. Not only did they win the game, the school district scored big with the new lights at Jim Bibbs Field. The field now has new, state-of-the-art energy-efficient LED stadium lighting and can boast that Friday Night Lights along with other schools in the region. The Ecorse district recently partnered with Johnson Controls to implement energy conservation measures that helped to save money and use the...
Eddie Eagle is the National Rifle Association (NRA) Pre-K to 4th grade Gun Safety Character and Teacher. He along with Corporal Christoval Trevino have been teaching the children of The Ecorse Public School System at no charge. Eddie Eagle and Officer Trevino Teaches: Stop! Don't touch!! Run a way!!! And tell a grown up!!!! All the materials used are free and given to the Police Department and the students of Ecorse Public Schools by the NRA. Last August, the Police Department and Trevino...
The family of William Marshall lost their family member last year after he was stopped by the Westland Police Department. He died while in police custody within hours of being arrested. They will not have him to talk to or hug anymore. His life was cut short. The investigation into what led to his death is still in process. However, last week a Wayne County Probate Court approved a settlement of $3.75 million between the city of Westland and the estate of a William Marshall. The first $250,000...
Youth from around Wayne County Michigan have been learning about the importance of civic engagement. The Youth Engagement Committee of the Western Wayne County Branch of the NAACP have been registering students to as they turn 18 years old. The committee has registered students to vote at four local school districts that has resulted in new voters in eleven cities. The students have shown a level of excitement that wasn't expected, but was welcomed. Along with registering to vote, they are also...
