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Articles from the February 24, 2022 edition


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  • Black History Month – Black Health and Wellness

    Clifton R Kirkman II, Telegram Reporter|Feb 24, 2022

    African Americans still deal with the ramifications of their ancestors being captured and tortured as slaves. Studies at the university level, reveal that the legacy of slavery continues to bleed into the fabric of the American health-care system. In fact, the health of African Americans has not improved by much since the Emancipation. For Black History month, this year's national theme is Black Health and Wellness. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History...

  • Willie Brake and All About Technology address the Digital Divide in Detroit

    Kellee Jordan, Telegram Reporter|Feb 24, 2022

    A diverse, knowledgeable, resourceful, and social human being lives among us. Willie Brake, legend in the making, having uniquely made technology affordable, while reducing electronic waste at the same time. He is the owner of All About Technology, a computer store in Detroit. The Telegram Newspaper is focusing on businesses that support and advertise other Black businesses for Black History Month. Where to start, where to begin highlighting living advocate and businessman, Willie Brake, owner...

  • Black History Month comes to an end, now what's the plan?

    Gina Wilson Steward, Telegram CEO|Feb 24, 2022

    Well February is just about over and that ends Black History Month. However, we will continue to share information about Black people, Black Business and organizations throughout the year. Let’s make 2022 a year of learning and sharing. The Telegram Newspaper is a Black History fact. It is the oldest weekly community newspaper that is owned by a Black woman in Michigan. Just so you know, we are not the only Black woman owned newspaper in the State of Michigan. I might be the only one that you kn...

  • Treasurer Sabree offers ways to avoid foreclosure, but residents should act soon

    Feb 24, 2022

    WAYNE COUNTY, MI – Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree on Thursday urged residents who owe property taxes for 2019 or prior years to get into payment plans by March 14 or pay their property tax bills in full by March 31. Otherwise they risk having the property go into foreclosure. This will mark the first year that occupied properties will have been foreclosed upon since the start of the COVID pandemic. In both 2020 and 2021, Treasurer Sabree successfully petitioned the 3rd Circuit Court to ha...

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