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  • Inkster Senior Residents Celebrate the Season at Annual Christmas Luncheon

    Dr. Fleda Shaw Fleming, Contributing Columnist|Dec 12, 2024

    Inkster, MI - The holiday spirit was alive and well on December 9th as the City of Inkster Commission on Aging hosted the Annual Senior Christmas Party. Held at the Booker Dozier Recreation Center, the festive event brought together nearly 200 local seniors for an afternoon of delicious food, live entertainment, and heartfelt camaraderie, marking a cherished tradition in the community. As guests entered the community hall, they were greeted by holiday clad receptionists geared in reindeer...

  • Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Grand Gala Event

    Dr. Fleda Shaw Fleming, Contributing Columnist|Dec 12, 2024

    Romulus, MI - The Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. marked a monumental milestone this weekend as they celebrated their 65th Anniversary with a glamorous gala event. The evening, held at the Sheraton Hotel, was a stunning display of elegance, pride, and community spirit, honoring the rich legacy of the sorority and its enduring impact on Inkster and Western Wayne County. Chartered on December 19, 1959, the Inkster Alumnae Chapter (IAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc...

  • Detroit Hosts 1% Better Speakers Conference Inspiring Personal and Professional Growth

    Dr. Fleda Shaw Fleming, Telegram News Contributing Columnist|Nov 14, 2024

    Detroit, MI - On Saturday, November 9, 2024, Detroit's St. Regis Hotel was buzzing with energy as local entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring speakers gathered for the highly anticipated 1% Better Speakers Conference. The event, hosted by Keyon Clinton, brought together a dynamic lineup of speakers to the stage, each offering insights and strategies to help attendees improve both personally and professionally. Clinton, creator of 1% Better, international speaker, execution coach, best-selli...

  • Happy 60th Birthday Inkster!

    Dr. Fleda Shaw Fleming, Contributing Columnist|Nov 7, 2024

    INKSTER-The Inkster Chamber of Commerce hosted an elaborate birthday celebration to commemorate the City of Inkster's 60 th anniversary of its incorporation on November 16, 1964. The celebratory event entitled, "Keeping the Faith Then and Now", was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Bliss Event Center located at 30225 Cherry Hill Road in Inkster, Michigan. The program participants included Kimberly Faison, President of the Inkster Chamber of Commerce, the Honorable Byron H. Nolen, the mayor...

  • The Blessing of the Badges held in Inkster

    Dr. Fleda Shaw Fleming, Contributing Columnist|Oct 31, 2024

    INKSTER - The Metro Detroit Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) hosted an electrifying worship service to Bless the Badges of the men and women who serve in law enforcement, the fire department, first responders, and all entities of public service and the community. The worship experience was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Smith Chapel A.M.E Church located in Inkster, Michigan. The highly spirited program included greetings from law...