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DETROIT - The recent firing of a White Detroit police officer after he posted a racist snapchat video of a Black woman forced to walk home in freezing temperature has stirred controversy about the screening policy of the city's police department. Officers Gary Steele and Michael Garrison of Detroit's sixth precinct stopped driver, Ariel Moore for expired license tags in late January. Although police under Michigan law can tow vehicles with expired tags, motorists are usually ticketed for this...
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also is a day of action in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. We all know the world couldn't run without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Organizations large and small come together to show women just how valuable they are to today's society. After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day on...
State Senator Stephanie Chang had an appointment at the Telegram to have coffee, and discuss issues with the people of the community. Chang visits so she can put her ear right on the problems and concerns of the district. She wants the voices from District One to be projected to Lansing with ease and she wants to play interferance for the residents. The issues seem to focus on health and financial concerns that impacts the residents. The upcoming EPA public hearing was discussed and Chang asked...
According to some historians, Afrodescendents first entered these united states in 1619 off the coast of Virginia. If we believe that narrative, Afrodescendents have been in this country for 400 years. If the people who were kidnapped and brought here had to tell the story, would they tell the same one? Would they say that we came before Columbus? That some of us might have been here even longer? There were captured Africans that came from the mother continent in 1619, but also, thanks to the...
It's been seven years since God gave you your wings. Not a day goes by that your name or presence touches me. It took me this long to share these words of you and a tear is always near and follows, but I know its You and God pushing me through. Love you Mom!! Our Mom wrote a lot of Poems, here's one of many. Happy Birthday - March 8. He Makes No Mistakes God makes no mistakes The paths of Life are not easy God didn't mean them to be His plans are made from birth to death,Though you cannot see...
You know, I’ve got to give it to the devil. He truly is as slick as they come. It is my understanding that he has some power in this physical world and what amounts to zilch in the eternal kingdom of heaven. Hence, he has an advantage when it comes to orchestrating the events of this world, in order to accomplish two, very important things to him—things that we should all be aware of. One, I believe, is to get us to believe he doesn’t exist. Two, is to show us a perspective on this world that...
ROMULUS – The Romulus Community School Board named Dr. Flinnoia Hall III as acting superintendent on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 following the administrative leave of Superintendent Marjie McAnally. Hall will immediately transition from his current role as head principal of Romulus High School. "The board feels that Dr. Hall is a very effective and experienced administrator," said Judy R. Kennard, who serves as board president. "He is committed to academic excellence and we are confident Dr. H...
UAW-Ford Diversity and Inclusion will host the Be You Extravaganza on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year's event will be held at the UAW-Ford's National Programs Center located at 151 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 The extravaganza themed "Be-You" dares women to be: Passionate, Bold, Ambitious, Awesome, Inspired, and Courageous. This Free extravaganza will include enrichment seminars led by experts in finance, health, and wellness. Some of the featured guest speakers...
March is National Kidney Month, a time to bring awareness to kidney disease. 1 in 3 American adults is at risk for kidney disease. What puts you at risk for kidney disease? Major risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure and being age 60 or older. Kidney disease often has no symptoms, and it can go undetected until very advanced. But a simple urine test can tell you if you have kidney disease. Remember, it's important to get tested because early...
Prophet Banks: We have a great show for you today. We have Judge Kathleen McCarthy of Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court. Welcome to The Community Shall Be Restored. Tell us Judge what do you have going on? I know you have a lot of projects that you are working on and I understand you are not just putting people in jail? Judge McCarthy: That's right we do. I am in the Family Division at Wayne County Circuit Court. Our Court has Four Divisions. Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, and a Family division because...
The city of Inkster is pleased to announce the arrival of D'Shawn Williams as the city's new Animal Control Officer. The city has been without an animal control officer since the retirement of Officer Ron Thomas in 2011. The position was not filled due to city budget restraints. Following Thomas' retirement, regular patrol officers were assigned to handle issues with animals in the city. The city was short on resources and cases of vicious or loose-running dogs were handled by officers with no...
Madea's loyal fans have two choices. They can say goodbye to their eccentric Aunty by attending her touring play or wish her adieu at a movie theater. Judging by what's on screen in this anemic family comedy, the live performance is a better bet. It's more thoughtful and a hell of a lot funnier. Before the grande dame makes her final entrance, her folks are gathered at a posh Atlanta house to celebrate the 40thwedding anniversary of a matriarch Vianne (Jen Harper) and her husband Anthony (Derek...
Despite record setting snow storms and cold cyclones, we must not forget summer is still a real thing. The Cottage And Lakefront Living Show came to the Suburban Collection Showplace to remind us just of that. Nothing but smiling faces flooded Novi. Women, children and men gathered in Novi for a taste of the great outdoors. Hammocks, sleeping bags and innovative lounging gear was the first thing I seen while entering. All terrains and temperatures can be enjoyed. Extreme heat, cold or even in...
Scam artists are deceptively cunning. The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has provided consumers with information on such threats on its webpage. One notable threat is known as the Grandparent Scam. In the Grandparent Scam, an elderly person receives a phone call from someone claiming to be a grandchild in distress. The caller is frantic and claims to be involved in some sort of trouble while traveling in Canada or overseas, such as having been arrested or involved in an auto...
The 6th Annual Blessfest returns to Taylor on Sat. May 18 and held in beautiful large facilities at New Hope Church, 14000 Racho Blvd. in Taylor from 12 Noon to 3 PM. (Doors open to vendors at 10 AM). Church is located 2 blocks north of Eureka Rd/Southland Mall on SMART Bus route. This year we have much larger display options by extending our Foyer EXPO with tables in large 8 ft. x 120 ft. hallway, plus four 17’ x 24’ rooms with round tables for job interview/applications. This event will off...
