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In the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District (WWCSD), "community" is at the heart of the district's mission to educate students to be responsible, contributing members of a global society. Wayne-Westland Community Schools Superintendent Dr. John Dignan says it was the community's assistance and encouragement that sustained school operations during the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. "I credit our school community, our staff and our students and our parents. We wouldn't have been...
As we celebrate Woman's History Month, I always take 'Publisher's Privilege' and write about the woman that I admire most, my mother, Regina Wilson. She gave me guidance and direction that has made me the woman that I am today. It's hard to believe that I have lived over 20 years without her. But what I rely on are the values that she put into me and my siblings during the time that she was with us. I often time can hear her voice giving me direction. Mom, I'm bored. She would say 'Read a...
Several women-led groups held a rally in front of the Supreme Court on Monday to bolster support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson ahead of her Senate confirmation hearings. Black women led organizations including The National Women's Law Center Action Fund, She Will Rise, Black Women's Roundtable and others have continued their rallies in support of D.C. Circuit Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Senate Judiciary Committee considers her confirmation. "This is a moment that is historic but also...
Yes, there was a time in my life when I was an Atheist. I was an atheist and did not believe one word of the Bible and neither did I accept any concept of any kind of God. I have to admit that even though a Bible was always prominently displayed on our living room coffee table I never read the words in it I just looked at the awesome pictures in it. One day when I was behind the old gym behind our ole High School I asked God to reveal Himself to me and when He did not I cussed Him out and I...
Black hair is considered an expression of identity and culture. Throughout history, it has carried a deep emotional significance that extends far beyond the Americas. Historically, Black hair has played a major role in the culture of ancient African civilization. It symbolizies their tribe, marital status, family background and for some social hierarchy, African hair is significant. Did you know that, captured African women who were forced to travel to a "new land", they would hide seeds and/or...
The Western Wayne County Branch of the NAACP is reminding seniors that there is still time to apply for the 2022 scholarships. This year they will award four (4) scholarships to deserving high school graduates selected from the 24 cities that they serve. The criteria for consideration: * Graduating senior with a cumulative 2.5 or higher GPA * A resident of one of the 24 cities located in the WWC NAACP jurisdiction * A college, community college, or trade school acceptance letter * Two letters of...
Forest Hudson, Jr. Age: 80 Southfield, MI Where were you born and raised? River Rouge, MI Number of children: 2 Number of grandchildren: 3 General History: (What you want the readers of the Telegram to know) I attended River Rouge Public schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. After graduating from River Rouge High School, I lived in St. Louis, MO where I worked at Fort Leonard Wood and Ford Motor Company. After five years, I returned home and got involved in many community activities....
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for the 2018 fiscal year, 1.7 million veterans received treatment in a VA mental health specialty program. 2020 Census date reveals that 18 million Americans are veterans; why are so few receiving the help they may be needing? While the VA offers a wide range of medical and mental health services to veterans, the agency has been plagued with problems ranging from questionable financial practices, allegations of inadequate healthcare,...
It has been said that one should exercise at least 30 - minutes to 60 - minutes of the day. Camille Nimmons aka Coach Cam is ensuring she and others do just that. Coach Cam is up at 4 am, Monday – Friday, engaging and motivating others by 5 am to live healthy and work out. It takes a special person to get up that early and Coach Cam is just that. "Camille creates an encouraging atmosphere for working out and improving the lives of all of her clients," says Kevin, a client for two years. She is f...
Coach Gerrod Abram directing his team to a win on Tuesday that takes them to the Division semifinals game on Thursday against Menominee in Lansing...
