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Last month, During Downriver Delta held their 13th Annual Legislative Breakfast in Detroit. This year's topic was Reimagining Public Safety which connects their mission of a connected region. They recognized several officers and heard from Congressman (13th District) Shri Thanedar and State Representative (District 1) Tyrone Carter during the breakfast. The elected officials shared legislative changes that are taking place in the State and Country. The guest speaker was Patti Kukula who is the...
In 1972, the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) began providing emergency medical transport and treatment to residents of and visitors to Detroit. In 2022, the DFD marked 50 years of providing 24-hour emergency medical services. The department's mission is to provide pre-hospital medical care with a focus on safety, skill, and compassion. In its May newsletter, the DFD concedes that it can be tricky to determine when to seek medical treatment and when to call for an ambulance and offers some...
LANSING – In her latest scam alert, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns residents that they may be targeted by scammers claiming to be representing government entities. The Department has received reports that a missed jury duty scam is currently being perpetrated in Oakland County. In this scam, fraudsters call unsuspecting residents and tell them that they have failed to appear for jury duty in federal court. The caller threatens the person with arrest if they don't pay a "cash b...
Smiles of delight and gratefulness were contagious at Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's (D-Detroit) annual "Belle of the Ball" Prom Dress Donation program held Saturday, April 15, as it helped some 130 young ladies fulfill prom dreams they otherwise might have struggled to achieve, especially in these inflation-filled times. The 15th annual prom dress giveaway event was made possible through the dedication and generosity of Chair Bell and her staff, along with overwhelming community... Full story
During a December 2021 trip to Paris, Vice President Kamala Harris purchased a $375 cooking pot. America's mainstream media didn't approve. The media lamented high inflation in the United States and said that her purchase came as American residents barely made ends meet. "After a very significant and highly successful bilateral meeting in France on issues that are about national security, on issues that are about climate, on issues that are about what we are doing in terms of international norms...
Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It is a peak season for people with asthma and allergies and a perfect time to educate patients, family, friends, co-workers, and other people about allergic diseases. Quick Facts (Download Fact Sheet) More than 100 million people in the United States have asthma and/or allergies. Some people may have more than one of these conditions. Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have asthma (20.7 million adults and 4.8...
For centuries, there's been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children's lives. The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous in popular culture. It often takes the form of a dysfunctional family unit, but in recent years, studies have proven that the stereotype is nothing more than a myth. That legend is further vaporized in the new children's book, "I Love My Daddy," by Maryland social worker and military veteran Juanita...
(StatePoint) Whether you're saving to buy a home, putting money in your child's college fund or just trying to cover higher costs for necessities, you may be looking for ways to keep more money in your wallet so you can spend on the things that matter most. And you're not alone. In fact, a recent national survey from Experian found that 66% of respondents are actively looking for ways to trim expenses from their monthly budget. There is no better time than the present to get started. The basics...
Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc & Project 22 award scholarships during their Annual Scholarship Prayer Breakfast...
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy established 7 days out of the year to honor and celebrate our Law Enforcement in America. During Police Week, all over the United States people do something to show their gratitude to Law Enforcement and their families. Whether they gave their lives in the line of duty and left behind a family who still mourn, whether they have retired, or continue to serve, Michigan citizens owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women in Law Enforcement. It is fitting that...
