Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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In April of 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers called up Jackie Robinson, making the first African-American man to play in a Major League Baseball game. Robinson went on to play ten years in the majors, becoming a six-time all-star, winning the National League Most Valuable Player in 1949 and was a part of the 1955 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship team. Robinson's achievements on the field culminated in his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, also the first African-American baseball...
WASHINGTON D.C-Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a federal lawsuit today accusing Donald J. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, with the goal of preventing Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election. The lawsuit alleges that, by preventing Congress from carrying out its official duties, Trump, Giuliani and the hate groups directly violated the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act. Following acq...
irst, let me say that I am honored to be interviewed for this Black History celebration. I commend you and The Telegram for excellent reporting and service to the various communities you serve. As I prepare to leave Inkster and embark on the next leg of my journey, please know that both you and The Telegram will be in my continuous prayers for effectiveness and success in bringing our communities together. I am a product of Inkster - the only child of the Reverend Deacon Ellis Clifton, Sr. and...
WASHINGTON, DC - The Small Business Administration (SBA) released a slew of PPP guidance and updates yesterday, including the new simplified, one-page application for borrowers of loans for $150,000 or less – Form 3508S. Before the program reopened that threshold covered about 4.6 million of the program’s total 5.2 million loans. Small loans predominate in the new round of PPP loans opened up last week, too. According to the information released yesterday, the SBA approved 60,000 paycheck protection loans submitted to nearly 3,000 lenders for o...
Westland - The City of Westland is working to develop a Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan. The plan, titled, Walk and Roll Westland, will identify how to better connect residents with areas of high demand, including areas of commercial activity and the City's recreational amenities. To assist with the Walk and Roll Westland plan, the City of Westland has engaged OHM Advisors who will facilitate the planning process and plan creation. In November of 2020, the City of Westland was awarded a...
