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I was so excited when the COVID-19 numbers were going down consistently earlier this year. All I was thinking about was that things were going to back to some type of normal by the time school started in the Fall. I want the children to return to attending school, and having a kid's life. There are so many kids that are falling behind even more because school has been virtual for so long. Unfortunately, it looks like they will start this next school year virtual again. But what makes me nervous...
With elections in 54 Michigan counties less than a week away, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding voters that they have options to cast their ballot for the primary election. "Our elections are safe and secure, and voters can feel confident that their vote will count and their voice will be heard in their local communities," said Benson. "Whether you are voting from home, at your clerk's office or in person on Election Day, election workers in many jurisdictions once again stand...
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorneys Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law and Bob Hilliard of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales announced today that they are reviewing a host of cases of racial profiling and discrimination in banking, suggesting a widespread pattern by multiple financial institutions. "We're uncovering unjustifiable, blatant discrimination against Black Americans by a number of major financial institutions," said attorney Ben Crump. "If this year has r...
Cancer Awareness and Resource Network (CARN) is very excited to host its 4th annual "Chipping Away at Cancer Golf Tournament" which is scheduled to tee off Friday, August 20, 2021 at the beautiful TPC of Michigan Golf Course. We are expecting a full-field of 144 plus golfers and 19-Time PGA and Champions Tour Winner Jim Thorpe, will be our guest celebrity, giving "Tips from the Pro" prior to tee off. Faithful to our mission, we are pleased to invite you to what's quickly becoming our signature...
In celebration of Western Wayne County NAACP's Founder's Day, the Membership Committee has launched their 'Each One Reach One' Membership Campaign. We are asking all of the members of Western Wayne County NAACP to assist us with our outreach to increase the number of people that are members of the oldest civil rights organization in the world. You can participate in this campaign by starting a membership in the Western Wayne County NAACP Branch or by renewing your expired membership. The "Each...
Black PR Wire) Why on earth should you bother to learn to swim at your age? Because swimming is one of the best, low-impact ways to get your whole body into gear. It works practically all of the muscles in the body and can develop strength, cardiovascular fitness and endurance. In addition, this healthy activity can be practiced for a lifetime, as it is a great form of fitness for all ages. So what exactly are the benefits of swimming? Here's why: 1.) Easy on the Body Swimming is a good fitness...
Westland, MI - Due to the recent wet weather, the City of Westland is being proactive in its fight against the summer pest through a comprehensive mosquito abatement program. This program is designed to eliminate mosquito larvae in standing water before hatching. Beginning next week, The Department of Public Service will physically insert Natural G30 WSP Spinosad Briquettes to 7,300 catch basins throughout our community that may pose as a potential mosquito breeding ground. The remainder will...
Westland, MI - Michigan ranks 6th in the country for the number of breweries, micro-breweries and brew pubs. The industry, which consists of more than 200 brewing factories, contributes nearly $7 billion to the state's economy every year. Since 2011, the number of Michigan craft breweries has more than doubled and there are now over 8,700 across the United States. Westland's Blues, Brews and BBQ festival is one of metro-Detroit's most highly anticipated events. Attended by thousands of people...
The grandson of a lifelong River Rouge resident and retired Detroit Public School teacher, Beatrice Baker has changed sports completely. Jerris A. Baker grew up in the River Rouge/Southwest Detroit area attending CMA Southgate. He played for Coach Lance's Championship Jr. Panthers football team, Coach Slack's Championship Jets little-league baseball team and was an original member of Coach Hick's Championship Pistons basketball team before moving to Tempe, AZ. He was exposed to golf through Ms....
Lincoln Park Middle School (LPMS) received a grant from The Western Governors University to showcase and celebrate the school's diverse student backgrounds. The $500 grant, received this past spring, is being used to purchase books for the school library which reflect a variety of student experiences and cultures, and to create a club for students that promotes and celebrates student diversity. The efforts are part of the district's mission to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all...
Hope Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. We encourage students between the ages of 16-21, who cannot attend a traditional high school, to enroll. Classes are held Monday through Friday 8am-1:30pm. We are offering transportation throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. Both breakfast and lunch is served daily. Students who enroll into the academy will also have opportunities to enroll in our high school CTE courses: Cosmetology, Certified Nursing...
SOUTHFIELD —The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is working in collaboration with southeast Michigan Walmart locations to provide new school supplies for metro Detroit children in need through its Stuff the Bus event Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8. The Salvation Army will provide a list of supplies for shoppers to choose from as they take care of their back-to-school shopping at participating Walmart locations. The shopping list includes pencils, backpacks, calculators, erasers, books, paper, flash cards, glue sticks, planners, f...
From coast to coast, local and federal law enforcement agencies are finding some bad players who are preying on the public's fears in order to profit from the pandemic. The sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards is a new and growing fraudulent action that's sweeping the nation during the pandemic. More than 150 million Americans have received a small white card with a federal logo that serves as a valid COVID-19 vaccination card and shows they're fully vaccinated. In some cities, these cards...
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is currently on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn through September 6, 2021. The traveling exhibit has been making the rounds across the nation and explores Jim Henson's amazing career that spanned four decades, contributing groundbreaking work to television and film and impacting American culture. "It tells the story of Jim Henson and his career through the characters, the world, and the creative force behind him," says Melissa...
