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LANSING, MI-Dr. Jerome Reide, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, has released Department analysis showing the five proposed electoral maps offered by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) violate the federal Voting Rights Act. Dr. Reide's analysis was filed with MICRC on December 9, 2021, in advance of the end of the public comment period and the Commission's final vote on the maps, which is expected on December 30, 2021. "The maps...
LANSING. – With nearly four million households struggling to make ends meet in Michigan, the Michigan Poverty Task Force celebrates movement on recommendations and over $220M in additional resources coming together to lift Michigan families out of poverty. "The Michigan Poverty Task Force has helped us put Michiganders first by leading with data and experts to make recommendations on policy issues that make a real difference in people's lives," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "I am grateful t...
The Pope Francis Center recently marked the first step toward ending chronic homelessness in Detroit with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of its Bridge Housing Campus. The outdoor event was held on Friday, December 3 on Hancock Street near Lawton in Detroit's Core City neighborhood. The Bridge Housing Campus will prepare individuals for a successful transition into permanent supportive housing and will be feature 40 studio apartments, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, library,...
This holiday season will be aspecial time for which we've been anxiously waiting to visit parents, grandparents, other family members, and friends. During this time, it's important that we as Black Americans stay vigilant against COVID and ensure we are vaccinated and boosted as we plan our holiday gatherings. Dr. Carmen McIntyre Leon, a W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association (NMA) Health Institute (The Cobb Institute)physician with Wayne University School of Medicine, and a featured...
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd, would rather spend 25 years in federal prison than 15 in a state penitentiary. The disgraced cop who infamously kneeled on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes pleaded guilty on Wednesday, December 15, to federal charges of violating the late Floyd's civil rights. Federal prosecutors reached a deal with Chauvin, who agreed to serve 25 years in federal prison. The sentence will run concurrently with the 22-year...
Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world in those days. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While...
WESTLAND - On Monday, December 6, the Westland Police Department swore in their newest member, Officer Cole Rice. Rice grew up in Garden City and graduated from Garden City High School. He went on to obtain an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Schoolcraft College and then graduated from the Wayne County Regional Police Academy. Officer Rice served as a Westland Police Explorer for four years and then as a Westland Police Service Aide for two years. He advanced to a Trainer and was...
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged four juvenile respondents today. The four cases involved alleged threats of violence against multiple Wayne County Schools. Juveniles do not receive adult sentences. Upon conviction, the judge will fashion a sentence considering the crime committed, and the rehabilitation of the juvenile offender. Juveniles Charged for Conduct on December 3, 8, 9, 2021. * 1. Male (DOB:09/11/2009), Student at Flagship Charter Academy, Detroit; Threats made against Mumford High...
Parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public-school educators for the Michigan Lottery's 2021-22 Excellence in Education awards. All public-school employees may be nominated for the awards, which recognize educators who go "above and beyond" to make a difference in the lives of children. To nominate a public-school educator, go to http://bit.ly/ExcellenceInEducation. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014...
(StatePoint) Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams. According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital's hard drive business unit, a shared storage or network attached storage (NAS) solution can help, and here's why: • Cost: As every owner of a small- or mid-sized business (SMB) knows, cutting costs w...
Ecorse resident, Brenda Clark-York, was recognized during a council meeting for her dedication to the City of Ecorse. They thanked her for selflessness time and energy to help beautifying the City. For years, she has taken time to clean under the viaducts. and whereever she sees a need....
