Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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According to national statistics, we lose more than 2,000 children and teens per year to suicide. Experts say parents who check in regularly with their child could have a life-saving conversation. According to suicide prevention experts for the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital, asking a child directly about suicidal thoughts is usually the best thing a parent can do to help their child open up about their emotions. Even if their child is not struggling... Full story
The walls of the Rollercade have been packed all Summer. For certain, this is nothing new. For generations the Southwest Detroit skating rink served the community with good, clean, and wholesome fun. This time around, the fun came with a twist. Kyle Black pulled his resources for the Rollercade's 6th annual school supply drive. Paul's Metro PCS and Phat Headz Barbershop helped to sponsor the event. Everything was free for all who dared to enter. Free entry, skate rental, hundreds of book bags... Full story
It is finally here! Football season in the States. I have watched the Lions’ preseason, the first games for both Michigan and Michigan State and half of the Canadian Football League season and what I have learned in this young season is; both Michigan and Michigan State needs work, the Lions aren’t really ready for the season to start and the Calgary Stampeders are one of the best teams in pro football. Let’s start with Michigan first. The team was not ready for Notre Dame. They could... Full story
If opening your home to an animal in need of a forever family is something you'd like to do, consider the semi-annual event, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. The event will be held on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15. Hours for the event will be noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The event will be held outdoors in the front parking lot of the Detroit Zoo, beneath the water tower. There will be no admission or parking charge for the adoption event.... Full story
The announcement that Colin Kaepernick was signed by Nike all along is the uppercut that has the NFL staggering toward the ropes. The NFL was in a different, seemingly unbeatable place back when Colin Kaepernick first decided to protest police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem back in 2016. The league had weathered the storm of criticism from its mishandling of domestic violence cases, namely the Ray Rice incident, powered through lawsuits and accusations that it was being less than forthright about the effect hits to the head... Full story
ATLANTA, GA – The evolution of circus continues with the UniverSoul Circus "We are ONE 25th Anniversary Tour." UniverSoul Circus proudly celebrates 25 high-flying years as North America's top-ranked venue for music, laughter and unrivalled performance artistry. UniverSoul Circus sets up its single ring big top at Chene Park (2600 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207) in Detroit, September 6-30th for an unforgettable journey of electrifying, edge-of-your-seat performances. UniverSoul Circus will have p... Full story
This is the first week of September. For many, thoughts will soon be turning toward apple cider and warm sweaters. Eventually, rakes and leaf blowers will appear in each neighborhood. If you’ve been enjoying a flower or vegetable garden this summer, you may already be making plans for a garden wind-down. In fact, most flower gardens will remain attractive until frost and with a little care, hardy vegetables such as broccoli, head lettuce and root crops can be harvested right up until snowfall. H... Full story
Washington DC – The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, is saddened to hear of the passing of our Sister, Aretha Franklin, who is the Queen of Soul. When the Black community gave Aretha that title, Aretha dominated the charts in every respect. She sang not only rhythm and blues, but blues, jazz, and all African American music styles. She was a versatile soul of music. Rev. Anthony E... Full story
On Friday, Sept. 21, a new sculpture of Alice Allison Dunnigan, the first African American woman to receive press credentials to cover the White House and Congress, is scheduled to go on display at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. At the unveiling of the sculpture, featured guests are expected to tell the story of this pioneering journalist who rose to the top of her profession despite racist policies that segregated Black journalists and sexist attitudes that severely limited opportunities for... Full story
The Lord Jesus instructed Christian parents to raise their children to reverence him and live according to his word. Ephesians 6: 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. However, Jesus keeps telling me that the devil is actually using the very parents he gave to raise them to reverence him and live according to his word to take a casual attitude toward the things of God just like they do. That is totally the opposite of the... Full story
