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Being a parent is a full-time job. It's not an easy one, and these days there are many who simply walk away from the responsibility. But take heart; there are those who are up to the challenge. Just ask Starfish Family Service's Susan Powers. Starfish Family Services is a non-profit agency which has been helping parents and families since 1963. Its mission states, "Strengthening families to create brighter futures for children." Powers works out of the agency's Dearborn Offices and manages and...
Hamtramck, MI - This Thursday morning at 11 am, leaders will gather, at the Piast Institute in Hamtramck, to speak out against legislation that would allow for the increased dumping of fracking waste (specifically Tenorm) in Michigan. Reverend David Alexander Bullock of the Change Agent Consortium is calling on Governor Snyder to veto these bills. Reverend Bullock advises, "In the wake of the Flint water crisis, Governor Rick Snyder has the opportunity to get it right before he leaves office....
Ever since the tragic death of her son Trayvon Martin six years ago, Sybrina Fulton has become a powerful voice for social justice. She was recently honored by Benedict College in South Carolina with an honorary doctorate degree, WIS News reported. Fulton served as the commencement speaker for the school's fall graduation ceremony, the news outlet writes. She received a Doctor of Humane Letters for her advocacy efforts. She turned the pain of losing her son into positivity with the launch of The...
As this year comes to an end and we begin to celebrate KWANZAA and New Year’s, its time for reflection over 2018. In most cases, this is a time to socialize with family and friends. We will eat, eat and then eat again. There is nothing wrong with eating and socializing, but I want to encourage you to eat, socialize and plan for the future. Look back over this year and see what you accomplished. Did you save more money than you did in 2017? Did you start the business that you wanted to start? D...
LANSING - This morning, during a marathon final session that lasted nearly 22 hours, the Michigan House rushed through legislation that will divert more than $141 million dollars away from the school aid fund in the first year. The move comes in the wake of numerous non-partisan reports that found that Michigan schools are underfunded by nearly $2,000 per pupil. The bill, HB 4991, passed without any Democratic support. In response to its passage, state Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-Detroit) issued...
WASHINGTON – Early this morning, the U.S. federal government partially shut down following President Trump and his fellow Republican's failure to pass a budget. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) is working to reopen the government and help constituents during the shutdown. Despite controlling the House of Representatives, Senate and the White House, Republicans failed to do their job and pass even a short-term budget to keep the government open. President Donald Trump previously said he would be "...
In Mr. Roger's neighborhood it is all about the kids. On December 15 the community came out to prove just that. At the home of All God's People Ministries located at 25295 Chippendale in Roseville, singers and praise dancers were performing for the Lord as they raise awareness that we need to help the children. The community brought toys and made donations to purchase more gifts that were given out to the youth in the neighborhood. Some of the performers were John Smith, Kisha Reeder, Semaje,...
An anonymous donor has partnered with Rev. Arthur Willis from Greater Middle MBC for the past four years to be a blessing to families in the community at Christmas time.. This year they chose Highland Park School District. The donation was enough to bless over 130 families this year with at least a $100.00 gift card from Meijers. Willis worked with the Police Department and the school district to select the families. Police Chief Logan said, "Everybody says God is Good, I say this shows that...
On December 19th, the U.S. Senate finally passed the first anti-lynching bill in history. The bill, entitled the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2018, was passed by a voice vote. Should it become law it would federally criminalize lynching, attempts to lynch and lynching conspiracies. The legislation was introduced in June 2018 by the three African American members of the U.S. Senate: Senators Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). Murder by mob rule and with...
The Blossoming Ladies Mentor Program has been doing some awesome things in the community. They held a Summer Leadership Program for boys and girls, they held a youth beauty pageant and they are ending the year with a Red Carpet Event - 'Best in Downriver Community Awards'. The CEO of the Blossoming Ladies Mentor Program, Jaylia Washington, has a passion for the community and is always thinking of ways to get people involved. She said, "This event was created to recognize all businesses and...
