Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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Anthony Harrison became an eyewitness to how easy it is to succumb to addiction when a friend suffered a knee injury. The friend was an athlete, and following a necessary surgery, was prescribed opioid pain killers. Harrison watched as his friend began to abuse the prescribed medication. In a downward spiral, Harrison's friend became dependent on the pain pills, eventually transitioning to heroin, due to its ease of accessibility. Harrison's friend eventually overdosed on heroin and lost his...
DETROIT – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib was joined by community members and advocates to talk about the impact of the ongoing government on the 13th Congressional District, Michigan, and the country. The event comes as the shutdown enters its third week, making it one of the longest shutdowns on record. "I wanted to host this press conference so that we can put a human face to those impacted," said Congresswoman Tlaib. "There are countless people in this state who are impacted by t...
Steve held a good job working as a roofer until one day in 2016 he fell off one while working and was injured. The ensuing health issues and financial crunch led to him and his family losing their home. It was an unfortunate turn of events for Steve, who is in his 50s and declined to give his last name. Now homeless, the family sought the help of ChristNet Services, based in Taylor. ChristNet Services had its origins in 1992, when a group of Taylor churches began addressing the needs for...
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...
Prophet Cedric Banks: We have a great show for you today. Dan welcome to The Community Shall Be Restored. So your tracking down the killers. You know every time I look at you, you remind me so much of John Walsh. So what do you have here for us today? Dan DiBardino: Prophet, thank you so much for having us on the show and being able to talk to your audience. There are a couple of situations here. There are some cases we are still looking to find answers for and we need to reach out to the...
The students and staff from New Paradigm College Prep in Southwest Detroit gave a warm "Hello" to the seniors at the Ecorse Manor at 4560 Ninth Street in Ecorse, Mi. The students from Pre-K through fifth grade made art projects for the seniors' Activity Room. The Community Connection Committee delivered and placed colorful paper quilts and beautifully decorated cards with motivating messages inside. One of the fifth grade artist, Alana Collins, talked and shared a photo with Mr. Clarence...
LANSING - State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) was sworn in officially today as representative for the 6th House District for the 2019-2020 legislative session. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan's 100th Legislature. In response, Rep. Carter issued the following statement: "For too long, Michiganders have had to face rising auto insurance rates based on factors that have nothing to do with driving. I look forward to representing the people of the 6th District and...
LANSING - Sen. Betty Jean Alexander (D–Detroit) took the oath of office today to serve the citizens of Michigan's 5th Senate District. "It's an honor to serve the people of Michigan's 5th Senate district, and it's time we have a representative who understands the struggles of living in difficult economic circumstances," Sen. Alexander said. "As a proud single mother of two, I know how tough it is to make ends meet, and we need to give hardworking, struggling families a fair shot to succeed. W...
LANSING - State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) was sworn in officially today as representative for the 4th House District for the 2019-2020 legislative session. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan's 100th Legislature. In response, Rep. Robinson issued the following statement: "I begin this journey focused on issues important to the residents of Detroit and Hamtramck. Reforming our broken auto insurance system, defending the natural resources of our great state and...
