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"Michigan's Hispanic and Latino residents are an essential part of our state's cultural and economic fabric," Whitmer said in a statement. "I am proud to proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage month and celebrate alongside a community filled with rich tradition as we continue to ensure that Michigan is a welcoming and inclusive place for all." The month of September recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latinos in Michigan and the United States. Michigan's Hispanic and...
TIME named nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump to the 2021 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, making him the only personal injury trial lawyer to make the list. Crump has established himself as one of the nation's foremost lawyers and advocates for social and racial justice. In addition to working on some of the most high-profile cases in the U.S., representing the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges active participation in upcoming series of important discussions regarding water rights facilitated and organized by the Michigan Interfaith Power & Light. AHRC along with other partner organizations is a proud sponsor of these important events addressing important challenges facing our cities, state and the nation. Water related issues include flooding, the climate crisis and inequitable access to clean and affordable water. These are just some of the issues our region faces. What new...
LANSING - Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Township) hosted a virtual press conference this morning about their legislation to prevent and reduce students being removed from school, while ensuring that their due process rights are protected during disciplinary actions. In 1975, the U.S. Supreme Court in Goss v. Lopez found that education is a property right and that students should, at minimum,...
When I was a young girl, butterflies were plentiful where I grew up, down south in Dover, North Carolina. In fact, our home was located on the Hill Farm, owned by my grandfather. During that time, butterflies were plentiful. However, according to U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), over the last two decades, the Monarch Butterfly has been eliminated by 90 percent. We are grateful to Senator Klobuchar for calling for action to preserve the monarch butterfly, which my family and I enjoyed more...
ROMULUS – The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Meet the Candidates Night” event on Thursday, September 30th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Romulus Athletic Center. The public is invited to attend to meet and greet with candidates in the upcoming November local election. Candidates will each have a table with information and be available to talk with and ask questions in a casual & neutral environment. The Chamber has been hosting Meet the Candidate Nights similar to this one for decades. “This is an important opportunity to spea...
SHIRLEY J. DREW Age 91 Home: Farmington Hills Shirley was born in Detroit, MI. She has seven beautiful children, 29 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She worked at the Post Office and was a house wife. Her family members that are deceased are her beloved husband - Arnell Drew; other Joel, Brandon and Helen. Living children - Courtney, Sharon, Barbara, Kevin, Gerald, Andre & Timothy The Motto she lives by is; God will never leave us or forsake us! Who inspires her - Her mother was...
I'Esha Mitchell is the newest writer to be welcomed to Downrivers' club of authors. Mitchell has already sold out of her first title, "Malanie, The Perfectly Unique Swan!", and is waiting patiently for the next shipment. Malanie tells the story of a young swan, finding herself in the world that Mitchell has created. Malanie lives in a community of beautiful swans, where everyone shares the same physical attributes. Like most of Mitchell's audience, Malanie was born different from the bunch....
DETROIT – More than 150 Chaldean doctors are urging their community to get vaccinated to protect against COVID-19 in an open letter released today in both English and Arabic. The letter, penned by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, pediatrician and professor with Michigan State University and Dr. Rena Daiza, senior staff family medicine specialist with Henry Ford Health System, includes signatures from internists, pulmonologists, allergists, anesthesiologists, ophthalmologists, obstetricians and every specialist in between, representing more than 2,000 co...
In 1996, Zaman International founder and CEO Najah Bazzy was a transcultural clinical nurse specialist, working with a family who had recently immigrated to the United States and whose infant son was deathly ill with a terminal illness. Bazzy offered cultural, clinical, and spiritual support to the family and upon visiting their home, was horrified to see the family lacked the most basic necessities for any home. The experience inspired Bazzy to rally her community to assist families who were st...
Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas is challenging everyone to use Black-owned businesses for their service and product needs for 100 days nationwide. Led by senior pastor and social justice activist, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, the goal of this challenge is to continue the legacy of Black Wall Street by circulating dollars within the Black community to strengthen its economic base. 100 Days of Buying Black will start on September 23, 2021 and will end on December 31, 2021. As...
LANSING – All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in September in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. "No Michigander should go hungry during a pandemic, and I am grateful to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for working hard to keep our communities safe and healthy," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "This additional federal funding f...
