Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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The August 23 police shooting of an unarmed Black man in Kenosha, WI, triggered yet another round of community protests and national news coverage of a Black man. A series of multiple gunshots fired by a local police officer, were not fatal for 29-year old Jacob Blake; but may have permanently paralyzed him from the waist down. Days later on August 28, the National Action Network served as a major organizer for a Commitment March, rededicating the yet unaddressed dreams of the historic 1963...
he shocking revelations from the last few days that Trump disparaged the military and intentionally downplayed the threat of the coronavirus have confirmed what I have believed since this President assumed office. Donald Trump is a deplorable, morally repugnant, morally bankrupt, con man devoid of any character who has proven himself to be the greatest threat to our democracy since the Civil War. Never before has this country been led nant, morally bankrupt, con man devoid of any character who h...
. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO RUN FOR THIS POSITION? I am running for this position because I have witnessed the unfairness of our system of justice and as an officer of the court and a part of the system, I feel I have a responsibility to work to change the system to ensure fairness and justice for all regardless of skin color or socioeconomic status. I enjoy helping others and as a judge I could help a greater number of people and have a greater impact. The courts need greater diversity, not only...
Time is running out for you to do your part in helping your community. Sept. 30 is the last day for households and census takers, who have been reaching out to those who haven’t responded, to submit their information. We need everyone to be counted this year. These numbers will determine how much funding each city gets for the next ten (10) years. The numbers also will determine how the elected seats are determined for State Legislature, County Commission and U. S. Congress. We won’t have tim...
Since 1988, from September 15 to October 15, the United States recognizes the contributions and the unique influence of Hispanic Americans to the Nation. The value in the community's history, culture, and achievements to better the country began to be acknowledged in 1968 when the month-long celebration was just a week -- yes! It all started as Hispanic Heritage Week. Rep. Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles sponsored legislation that President Lyndon Johnson later signed into law to designate a...
Most of us are familiar with Telegraph Road, or US 24. In Michigan, it extends from the Ohio border to points north in Oakland County and beyond. The route lends mobility to the region and is peppered along the way with thousands of businesses, some of which are sporting Help Wanted signs. We will feature a handful of those opportunities here. Rex's Golden Grill in Dearborn is hiring wait staff. Indoor dining has recently reopened at this family-owned restaurant and daily specials ought to...
Covid19 has changed the world in so many aspects... death, lost of income, health and uncertainty. Unfortunately, some are easily to bounce back than others. Covid 19 has changed a lot of peoples mindset to life and full filling dreams that they never thought they would. This Sept. the Black Women's Roundtable (BWR) the black women and black girl arm to the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation has launched a "Take It To The Top Entrepreneur Challenge" for Black women and girls who hav...
Will you go to a black bookstore and buy a book by a black author to exercise your brain cells so you won't get distracted by all the rhetoric floating around during this political season. With all the schools closed will you set an example for your children and your grandchildren. Will you visit our literary websites on fb: aalbc.com - timbooktu.com - September is Black Reading Month - Concept East Institute of Literature - Concept East Institute of Afro-French Affairs for background...
