Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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INKSTER - The Metro Detroit Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) hosted an electrifying worship service to Bless the Badges of the men and women who serve in law enforcement, the fire department, first responders, and all entities of public service and the community. The worship experience was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Smith Chapel A.M.E Church located in Inkster, Michigan. The highly spirited program included greetings from law...
The Race to the White House has only a few days left, before votes are counted. Former President Barack Obama, was in town last Tuesday, making an appearance at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit, for the Harris-Walz rally. His stop in Detroit, marked a total of 5 stops for the Harris-Walz campaign. The iconic rapper, Eminem took to the stage to introduce the 44th President. Eminem commented before leaving the stage, "Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever...And I...
I remember when I was young, I would go to the polls at Northrup Elementary school with my parents. My sisters and brother would love to get in the compartment and pull the switch to close the curtain. (I know the people over 60 remember that experience) We would watch as our parents pulled the levers for their candidate. Once they were done, they would turn the switch the opposite direction and the curtain would open and we would come out all smiles. We had just voted. Well our parents had...
As Election Day draws closer, the divide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has become a chasm. With the help of well-known supporters like Beyoncé, Usher, and Bruce Springsteen who gathered in cities across the country to support her inclusive platform, Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has spent the final days of her campaign calling for unity among Americans. Meanwhile, Trump, the Republican nominee, took the stage at Madison Square Garden, delivering a closing pitch that...
Be your own cheerleader (BYOC), celebrate the grand opening of the company's very own gym! On October 24, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan, family, friends, clients and community members gathered in honor of Camille Nimmons and the BYOC family gym ribbon cutting. There were tears, cheers and a dream come true. Before the ceremony formally started, current client Tamiya Trust shares, "My experience with BYOC is that I wasn't really in tune with working out, so Camille really taught me how to work...
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new proposed regulations to expand student debt relief, potentially impacting around 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship. The proposal, introduced by the U.S. Department of Education, would allow the Secretary of Education to forgive loans in cases where borrowers are unlikely to repay due to severe hardship or where continued collection costs are deemed unjustified. "For far too long, our broken student loan system has made it too hard...
Open enrollment time is here - a brief window for Michiganders and folks nationwide to update their health insurance choices. Healthcare experts emphasize the important tips to remember when evaluating a health plan, such as making sure your doctor is in-network to avoid big out-of-pocket expenses. Also, many healthcare plans reward you for making healthier choices, like completing health assessments and avoiding nicotine. And if you're on Medicare, some Medicare Advantage plans include gym...
As I reflect on my time serving as the NAACP State Civic Engagement Director in Michigan-a pivotal battleground state during the 2024 Presidential election-one thing is clear: Black voter participation is not only necessary but imperative. For over 30 years, I've worked in nonprofit, community engagement, and political campaign strategy, and now, with two exceptional young Democracy Fellows, I am proud to represent the National Office alongside the Michigan State Conference Leadership. Yet...
The Tri-County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) offers FREE mammograms, breast screenings, Pap smears and follow-up testing to eligible uninsured women or insured women who face high out-of-pocket costs due to their insurance deductible. We're part of the Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and have been serving women in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties since 1992. We are now also serving Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. A Little About Us The Tri-County Brea...
