Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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A boxer needs more than just a quick jab or a strong left hook. Erskine Wade knows this from personal experience. He has seen many fighters who had no plan for life when the boxing career came to an end. It is Wade's mission to share the knowledge he has with a new generation of would-be fighters. A former boxing contender himself, Wade now works as head trainer at the Norwayne Boxing Gym in Westland, which was founded in 2015 by businessman Jeff Styers. The gym is located inside the Jefferson B...
Chief Deborah Hayes-Price at her swearing in River Rouge. She was the first African American women to serve as Chief of Police. Chief Price was 66 years old and has been with the police department since 1990. She worked her way up from through the ranks. She started off as Corporal and was appointed to Chief in 2015. Chief Price died on May 29th while on vacation. The City loved her and she will be missed. We send our prayers to her family during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements...
The Detroit Grand Prix has races all weekend. Friday, June 1 is a Free Day courtesy of Comerica Bank. Comerica Bank FREE Prix Day: Gate admission is FREE of charge; open seating in all grandstands. FREE access to the Fifth Third Bank Paddock. 7:30 a.m. Gates open 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Trans Am presented by Pirelli Practice 1 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship Practice 1 (Prototype/GT Daytona) 10:05 a.m. – 10:35 p.m. SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series – Practic...
FLINT – Yesterday, the Genesee County Health Department notified the residents of Flint that the city remains under a public health emergency declaration and asks residents to continue taking precautions to ensure safety, especially for some of the city's most vulnerable populations. The Health Department also advised that the county water advisory will remain in effect until all lead pipes are replaced, which is not scheduled until at least 2020. In response, state Rep. Sheldon Neeley, C...
Over the last five years, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about someone being killed. Not that they died of some health condition, but that they died at the hands of another and in most cases it was by a gun shot. Is it the people, the situation or the availability of guns? From most media sources, it would seem that Black people are committing most of the killings. But many experts said that most people -- whether black or white -- are murdered by people in their own racial group, a...
The Westwood Community School District's motto is Education with CARE: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Under the direction of retiring superintendent, Sue Carnell, the district has attained those standards. The district serves the cities of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Inkster, and manages six schools, including one of Wayne County's first cyber high schools. Carnell oversaw the implementation of online learning along with other technology-based programs into the district....
Cancer Awareness and Resource Network, (CARN) is hosting its 2nd annual 6k "Colors of Cancer Race 4 Resources" to put the spotlight on all cancer types and their colors in a robust and inclusive way. Per the American Cancer Society statistics, cancer usually develops in older people; 86% of all cancers in the United States are diagnosed in people 50 years of age or older. We bring this statistic up for the same reason we're establishing our "Race 4 Resources" in the downriver area. We know the...
When Coleman Alexander Young campaigned for mayor of Detroit in 1973 and was elected in 1974, there was a strong sense of anticipation, pride and destiny among the city's Black population. Many older Detroiter's referred to young by his first name and told stories of how they grew up together in Detroit's legendary Black Bottom area before it was destroyed by urban renewal and gentrification. One thing for sure, Coleman Young was no ordinary politician. It was not just that he was charismatic;...
Let me begin by apologizing for not addressing the following situation quickly and in a timely manner. I know there has been some confusion as it pertains to the Inkster Public Library. Since January 2018, the Inkster Public Library has been permanently closed due to severe building issues. However, our Inkster Library Board has been working at full force and aggressively to secure a new facility for our community. We are not just sitting around looking at the clock. And yes, we are currently lo...
Come one come all, prepare yourselves for the 2018 Michigan Comic Con. The Michigan Comic Con is a comic convention hosted by Imaginarium, and advertising and event production powerhouse. Imaginarium also hosts the Comic Cons in Tampa Bay, Indiana, San Francisco, and Atlanta. 2018 will be Michigan's debut show. Celebrities and fans alike will come out to Cobo Center to have some fun. If you have a thing for comics, anime, manga, cartoons, art or cosplay the Michigan Comic Con will be the...
Dear Tasha, I started working for my organization about 5 years ago as the receptionist and I really love what I do. Every morning I get to greet people, answer the phone and help my coworkers when needed. Over the past 5 years I have had the pleasure of making friends with everyone that comes into the office, this includes the UPS man/woman, the vendors and the postman. We make small talk about our family, accomplishments and share stories about holidays, birth of our children or grandchildren...
GARDEN CITY - Budding_Actors Program is looking for Youth Ages 6 Years to 11 Years of Age to participate in this year's program. They will receive a Free Final Performance on Thursday, June 28th at 12:30 PM. The cost for Resident Fee is : $150.00 for ALL 9 Sessions and Non-Resident Fee is: $175.00 for ALL 9 Sessions Cash or Check Accepted Please register in person at the Maplewood Community Center's Front Desk For questions contact Alan Bennett - Budding Actors Program Director at (734)...
It’s a different group of entertainers on the Detroit Tigers ball club getting the job done as our home team have won as per this past Monday have won four out of five games. Yes in this past Monday game James McCann hit a drive to left field and hesitated ever so to some extent however not enough to cause any sort of occurrence, however enough to make it clear he realized how well he'd connected a bases loaded grand slam homerun. "That was a good feeling, and a big spot in the game to open i...
StatePoint) The contributions of older Americans are celebrated each May during Older Americans' Month. This year's theme, "Engage at Every Age," emphasizes that you are never too old to enrich your physical and emotional well-being. To encourage happy, healthy and productive golden years when older adults are able to pursue their hobbies and passions, consider these tips from Cigna-HealthSpring, one of the nation's largest providers of Medicare plans. • Get an annual exam. Annual visits are c...
TAYLOR – Downriver's BLESSFEST, "A Day of Hope", returns Saturday, June 2, 12pm-3pm. This year's BLESSFEST will be held at New Hope Assembly, 14000 Racho Blvd, Taylor. (two blocks north of Eureka/Southland Mall) BLESSFEST offers free health screenings, dental exams, job opportunities, basic need resources, workshops, a Kids Zone, (ages 5-11) and groceries for 500 families. Over 30 agencies, nonprofits, hospitals and churches from the faith community are participating in BLESSFEST. The day's e...
Protesters held a rally in front of the National Football League's New York City headquarters on May 25 after the league announced new rules that punish players who don't stand for the national anthem. Tamika Mallory said that the NFL owners were acting as a "proxy for a fascist president" and that the new policy was an attempt to "resurrect slavery in the 21st century" and punish Black players. The kneeling protests started when former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began...
U.S. Air Force Airman Tonato J. Tutt Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Tutt is the son o...
I remember reviewing the letters of Paul in Bible study. In doing so, I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus' amazing handiwork. Now you need to know that I think Paul is an awesome person, when it comes to the story of his life. I haven't found a biography or autobiography of anyone in or outside of "The Good Book," who comes close to my admiration for Paul; Jesus notwithstanding. Because the two are so closely associated with one another, I can't...
