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DETROIT – As we approach the historic June Jubilee scheduled for June 22-25, we are reminded of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to lift our nations from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children." Now is the time for us to re-energize our people and to refocus our efforts on the work that still must be done. Detroit w...
A Detroit tradition, the 17th Annual ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day will take place on Saturday, August 5 from sunup to sundown throughout the city's neighborhoods. The event highlights the work of community groups and churches as they perform cleanup projects, neighborhood picnics, health fairs, and youth activities taking place in neighborhoods all over the city on the first Saturday in August and involving thousands of volunteers. ARISE Detroit founder and Executive Director Luther Keith...
The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) announced today that they will embark on a 15-city tour to combat social injustice, racial inequity, and increase voter registration in underserved communities in the state of Florida. TJC will partner with the Florida chapter of the NAACP, The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, The League of Women Voters, and Black Voters Matter to help heighten awareness. The tour began June 19 in Jacksonville, FL. "We welcome the TJC and other organizations to Florida to help c...
(Trice Edney Wire) – Just two years ago, in 2021, The Senate unanimously passed legislation to make Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the legislation with just fourteen holdouts, mostly among Southern Republicans. It is unlikely that this legislation would get such overwhelming support today, as so many oppose teaching truth, opposing "critical race theory", and even simple teaching about race and enslavement. Indeed, many might oppose t...
America 2023: tumultuous times. Yes. Yet, amidst the greatest domestic challenges of American history, our nation has attempted to respond to the challenges through transformative public policy initiatives that have moved America toward a more perfect inclusive union. Today there are new challenges to be sure, but also there are ongoing battles that have yet to be won. There are civil rights struggles and conditions that harken back to the 1960s that still abuse people of color every day, that still deny justice, equality and opportunity for...
Over the weekend, in the United States, Juneteenth celebrations happened across the country. However, the world celebrated World Sickle Cell Day. Officially celebrated on June 19th along with Juneteenth, all sorts of local events took place. Blood drives, walks, different educational programs were the celebration and awareness took place. Locally here in the Metro Detroit area, the focus was on social media and #ShineTheLight was the hashtag. It was collectively used across the United States...
Detroit Gospel Music lovers and fans had a Holy Ghost good timeat the Detroit Gospel Journey's5th Anniversary Celebration and Live Recording, under the direction ofMarcel West. Hosted by Minister Kurt Carr of the Kurt Carr Singers and Detroit's own Evangelist Staffy Blakely, held at Greater Grace Temple the City of David, under the visionary and leadership of Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III. The celebrationhad around 1000 attendees from Detroit and other surrounding areas. DGJ's live recording was...
If you happen to be one of the unfortunate residents of Michigan with diabetes, you're not alone. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one million people in our state have been diagnosed with the condition. In fact, one out of every 10 people in the country has been diagnosed with the disease and one out of every four Americans has diabetes and is unaware of it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the African American community, the...
(StatePoint) As most business owners know, one of the most valuable assets your enterprise needs to thrive is top-notch talent. With one in four U.S. adults currently looking for a new job, the right people are out there, it's just a matter of connecting with them. According to CareerBuilder, here's how to make your company attractive to job seekers and how to leverage tools to find them: • Make room for growth: A recent survey from CareerBuilder and Morning Consult finds that when it comes t...
Older adult with Alzheimer's playing a board game with a friend.It's important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Participating together in activities your loved one enjoys can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, such as sleep problems, aggression, and agitation. It can also help grow and strengthen your connection. However, it may be difficult to know what...
