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Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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Detroit residents and environmental justice advocates on Monday hosted a roundtable, calling on the state and federal government to set stronger clean air standards and address health impacts in communities of color. Panelists met at the Kemeny Recreation Center, near the Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s Detroit refinery in Southwest Detroit to discuss the disproportionate impact of air pollution on the city's residents. According to an article published by the Harvard Medical School Primary Care...
A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among Black people, coming from several angles that indicate some could choose to work longer or seek more palatable options for savings and income. Either people aren't feeling on-track to retire, they're worried about outliving whatever savings they are able to accrue or their jobs don't offer fair retirement plans for people of color. These being common fears in the Black community, some just breeze...
Several cities in Wayne County will have a General Election on Tuesday, November 7th . I know it is not the Presidential election, but it is important that you exercise your right to vote. It is time to use these last few days to learn as much as you can about the candidates who are running to represent you. They are not vying for the position of President of United States. The positions that they are trying to hold has more of an effect on your daily lives than the presidency. The positions...
Do you know if your city is having an election on November 7th? The names on the ballot are listed. ALLEN PARK MAYOR Felice Tony Lalli Gail McLeod CITY CLERK Michael I. Mizzi TREASURER Frank Liberati CITY COUNCIL Gerald B. Barr, Jr. Timothy O. Estheimer Nancy Knick Dennis Marcos Gary Schlack Matthew E. Valerius BELLEVILLE MAYOR Kenneth R. Voigt CITY COUNCIL – FULL TERM Kelly Bates Randy Priest CITY COUNCIL – PARTIAL TERM Jeremiah Julie Kisse DEARBORN HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL Zouher Abdel- Ahmad AlK...
In October, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) named four trailblazers including Leon C. Richardson and Carla Walker-Miller as 2023 Michigan Minority Hall of Fame Legends. The Hall of Fame was created to ensure that iconic Michiganders are celebrated for the transformational impact they've made on Michigan's minority business growth, the indelible imprint they've made on minority businesses that are driving the state's economy while empowering communities that are often...
Wellspring Lutheran Services' Livonia Woods Campus hosted a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 27. Livonia Woods is a senior care center offering short-term rehabilitation care, respite care, long-term nursing care, and hospice care. Livonia Woods Administrator of Nursing and Rehabilitation Casendra White says both staff and residents worked together to plan the fun-filled afternoon and says, "I think it benefits the residents and their families to see that we put stock in our residents,...
Vice President Kamala Harris, as part of her official visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, Nov. 1, announced a series of groundbreaking US initiatives aimed at promoting the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). The White House claimed that the initiatives demonstrate America's dedication to AI leadership and align with the historic Executive Order that President Biden signed in October. The Biden-Harris Administration has proactively addressed the promises and perils...
Today, Mayor Mike Duggan joined with city and state officials and a large crowd of excited residents to celebrate the completion of the Warren Gateway stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway (JLG). The $6 million Warren Gateway segment is the first constructed trailhead on the Joe Louis Greenway, on the border of Detroit and Dearborn. It consists of a 4-acre park that sits west of Central Ave, and features a signature playscape, a pavilion with flexible community space, fitness equipment, green...
Livonia and Westland will share one chamber of commerce in a strategic alignment that will give the business community from two of Michigan's largest cities more opportunities and a bigger voice. The new partnership was announced on October 11 in Westland and brings together the business communities from the 9th and 10th largest cities in Michigan. The Livonia-Westland Chamber of commerce will serve a combined population of 180,000 residents and roughly 6,800 businesses. Dan West, president and...
DETROIT, MI - October 16, 2023 - United Way for Southeastern has announced the unveiling of an innovative hands-on learning space for River Rouge elementary students. The Ann Visger Innovation Lab is an interactive environment designed to help students learn and grow their interest and competency in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The lab is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Ernst & Young (EY), in partnership with United Way for Southeastern...
NORA ALEXANDER MAY 8 1955 - , SEPT. 23, 2023 Nora Vernice Alexander was born in Detroit and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1973. Her sons were the pride and joy of her life. She later married Drewry Alexander in 1990. Nora's love extended beyond her family and she embraced the dance community. Her dedication could also be seen throughout her career at Michigan Works helping people to find employment and build better lives. Nora is survived by her loving husband Drewry Alexander,...
ALICIA JOHNSON Alicia Nicole Johnson was born in Detroit and she graduated from Pershing High School and furthered her education with a degree in Business Management from Baker's College in Flint. She loved to play cards, dance from her granddaddy. She had a creative style when it came to making clothes, arts and crafts, doing make-up. For many years, she worked in the banking industry after college. She later worked for the City of Detroit's Fire Department. Her faith was in Jehovah God. Her...
ANTHONY WILLIAMS MAR. 6, 1988 – SEPT. 23, 2023 Anthony Williams was born in Detroit and attended Cooley High School and WC3 college for HVAC. He later became an entrepreneur in landscaping services and named the business in memory of his best friend (Irv Gip Lawn Services). He loved being around family and friends. He had a contagious laugh and was the life of any party and he loved dancing. He was always willing to help someone and he had a beautiful soul. Anthony leaves to cherish his m...
