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I am an avid news watcher but only after the first 15 minutes of the news broadcast. You know why, because in the first 15 minutes its all about the violence in our communities. Somebody got shot, some kid shot themselves with a gun they found in the house or somebody got hit either walking across the street or driving on the freeway. Does that sound familiar? I know one or two of those stories will headline the news no matter which station that you are watching. It's not that I am ignoring the...
RIVER ROUGE – During a Press conference on Saturday, April 17, the Western Wayne County NAACP and the Michigan NAACP Youth and College Division joined with local community members and clergy to demand the City and Police Department take some action on this arrest. "The climate that the country is facing, dictates that police actions should be addressed before someone gets killed. The actions over the last year shows that in a few seconds things can go from calm to chaotic", President Steward sai...
The Partnership for Progress with the Western Wayne County NAACP and the Conference of Western Wayne has continued to hold their Listening Tours amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth session was held virtually last month on March 18th. The relationships with the Police Chiefs, Directors of Public Safety, Mayors, community groups, the religious community and members of civil rights organizations have been tackling many issues that address systemic racism and improving police and community...
Gary Hunter grew up at Bassett and Visger in Southwest Detroit and have traveled around the world. He has shown us the world through the lens of his camera. He is a graduate of Western High School in Detroit, earned a Bachelors Degree from Shaw College in Alabama and he has taken classes at Wayne County Community College and Wayne State University. TELEGRAM -How did you begin taking photos? I was going to school for law and I needed an elective. Photography was a 3 – 4 hour credit class that I c...
Detroit area civilian community members, police chiefs and various city and township government officials presented their viewpoints on police interactions with the public, online on January 14, 2021, while other attendees listened. This was the third (second virtual) Listening Tour. The purpose of these meetings is to identify the wants, needs and desires of the public so that agencies can intentionally identify priorities, develop a plan, act, evaluate and maintain accountability. A mutual...
Communities coming together to help each other Have you heard people talk about how they wish things were like it used to be? They would say there were businesses throughout the community, owned by people who lived in the community and supported by the community. The main streets of the cities were bustling with families, walking around, shopping and keeping the businesses in business. Well, let's get back to it. Since we survived 2020 it's time for us to thrive in 2021. The goal of the...
On Tuesday, September 8, Westland Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik announced a partnership with Altovista Technology to provide the department with a new intelligence risk management software program designed to help prevent policing problems from occurring. The partnership is the latest move by Westland Police to promote law enforcement transparency and build community trust and confidence. The software program, named Arx Alert, allows for two configurable user dashboards; an internal dashboard will...
The number of people with the corona virus changes on a daily basis. Luckily the number of cases in the State of Michigan has been holding steady. A group of community organizations came together through a partnership with the Western Wayne Family Health Center to offer COVID-19 Testing last Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Romulus. Tri-Cities United have been coordinating testing in Ecorse, River Rouge and SW Detroit since June 24, 2020. They reached out to Romulus Councilwoman Virginia...
Western Wayne County NAACP, local police and elected leaders invite your participation in an initial discussion among members of the Western Wayne community. Using a "fishbowl" discussion format, an opportunity to share and listen will begin our efforts in advancing the progress in our community. Fishbowl discussions are strategic in allowing participants to engage with each other. The discussion will be moderated by an independent facilitator. Following registration, you will be contacted by...
COVID-19 affects African American and the Latino population at a higher rate than White Americans. The demographic study for Wayne County states that the Cities of Inkster, River Rouge and Ecorse have the highest percentage of African Americans in Western Wayne County. If the research that was broadcast two months ago that African Americans only make up 14% of the Michigan population, but made up 40% of the deaths from COVID-19, then where are the test.?. A report from the Detroit Free Press...
Westland – The 18 Conference of Western Wayne (CWW) Mayors and Supervisors, Western Wayne County Police Chiefs and Western Wayne County NAACP today announced the "Partnerships for Progress Listening Tour", a new collaborative effort to bring open conversation and active listening to the Western Wayne County region in light of ongoing protests around S.E. Michigan seeking new discussions and reform in our communities. On Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. in Westland City Hall, the new Partnership f...
For too long, law enforcement and the criminal justice system at large has racially profiled, arrested, convicted, and sentenced African Americans more harshly than the rest of America. The worldwide protest is making a bold and collective statement that the 'Black Lives Matter' and it is time for change. Protesting is a key step to problem resolution. Addressing the problem where it stands is also an important step. Then there comes change. Whether it is a national legislative change, a local...
Have you completed your 2020 Census? No! Please take about ten minutes to be counted this year. It is very important for your family, kids and community to complete the Census. The Constitution says that every 10 years, every person is to be counted. Unfortunately, many people do not take the Census seriously. I don't understand why, but that is their truth. But we must change their mindset. The Western Wayne County NAACP has been partnering with several organizations and numerous Complete...
ROMULUS – On Saturday, February 8, 2020 the Youth Branch of the Western Wayne County NAACP hosted a Founder's Day Trivia Competition. This was the first event for the re-established youth branch under the leadership of Youth Advisor, Jessika Kennedy. Youth from seven churches throughout the area participated. They were; Pentecost MBC – Romulus, New Jerusalem MBC – Inkster, Love Joy MBC – River Rouge, Christ Temple COR – Inkster, Christian Faith Ministries – Garden City, New Hope MBC – Taylor an...
The League of Women Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights will hold their Making Democracy Work Town Hall style meeting on Saturday, February 15, from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Caroline Kennedy Public Library (24590 George). Presenters will cover Michigan's new voting rights (resulting from passage of Proposal 3) the Citizens Redistricting Commission (created by Proposal 2 to end gerrymandering), and the 2020 Census. The event is partnering with the Western Wayne County NAACP. "The League of Women V...
Good financial habits start with an effort. Do you have $260.00 in your savings account (or in the box under your bed)? If not, do you have a plan to get there by the end of the year? If you saved $5.00 per week last year, you would have saved $260.00. If you saved $10.00 a week, you would have saved $520.00. Taking control of your finances is a way of taking charge of your life. We MUST make financial decisions for our future, today. The goal is to have enough savings to cover your monthly...
The Western Wayne County branch of the NAACP is one of the eight County branches in the State of Michigan. They were named the 2018 Branch of the Year by Michigan State Conference President Yvonne White during the Annual meeting. The Branch has been experiencing continous growth over the past four years. One of their goals for 2019 was to build more partnerships with non-profit organizations, the faith based communities and local businesses as they work together to fight for the civil rights of...
BALTIMORE - The NAACP hosted a special tele-town hall with Senator Cory Booker and Senator Kamala Harris, along with Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, and Bradford M. Berry, NAACP General Counsel to call attention to the Comcast Supreme Court Case. The case that sits before the Supreme Court is an outright attack on Black contractors and hinders the progression of Black businesses. Over 6,000 attendees heard about why the Supreme Court must protect one of the country's longest-standing...
ALLEN PARK, MI – The NAACP Western Wayne County Branch will host their 2019 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 5:00pm – 7:00 p.m. (Seating will begin at 4:30 p.m.) The dinner will be held at The Prestige Banquet Hall at 6600 Allen Rd in Allen Park. A Meet & Greet Soiree will take place from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. NAACP Western Wayne County Branch is pleased to announce that Lt. Governor - Garlin Gilchrist II will be the Keynote Speaker and Keith Crispen – CEO of the Crispen...
WAYNE COUNTY– On September 24, 2019, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. With local elections happening in a few weeks, every eligible American voter should exercise his or her right to be heard at the ballot box this year and next. National Voter Registration Day is the right place to start by getting registered. That is why communities across the country are planning to use National V...
It is with great honor that we invite you to attend the 22nd Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 5:00pm – 8:00 p.m. (Seating will begin at 4:30 p.m.) at Prestige Banquet Hall located at 6600 Allen Rd in Allen Park MI. They are pleased to announce that Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will be the Keynote Speaker. They are looking forward to hosting a spectacular evening, where they will fellowship with friends, recognize outstanding leaders from the communi...
I have realized that one of the most important things that is missing is ‘community engagement’. Some of the major issues that are affecting our homes, community, state and the nation can be resolved when people get involved. I’m sure that you will agree that the issues of Crime in the city, Illiteracy, Funding and Education in school districts, Pipeline to Prison, Blight, Lack of Faith and Low Voter Turnout are issues that need to be addressed. If you agree with me, then I ask, what are you doi...
The stated Mission of The United Communities of America (UCOA) is to reduce crime and violence through the promotion of peace and positive change. UCOA's Vision is to create a new consciousness to communities in crisis. On Friday, March 22, 2019, the organization will bring its mission and vision to the city of Ecorse. In addition to celebrating the efforts of the students of Ecorse High School to promote peace through the Students for Peace Program, the event will call on community members to j...
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – NAACP – was founded 110 years ago after a deadly race riot rocked the city of Springfield, Illinois. "Because of the riots in Springfield, that brought about serious conversations and meetings about starting an organization, a national organization, that would try to address racial issues," said Nell Clay, Springfield and central Illinois African American History Museum president. The Springfield race riots took place in Aug...
The Western Wayne County Branch of the NAACP is inviting you to attend their next General Membership meeting. The meeting will be held at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights on Monday, February 11th. The library is located at 24590 George and the meeting begins at 7:00pm. This is one of their four Regional meetings that they hold throughout the year. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor Ovella Davis, the founder of The United Communities of America will be the speaker for the...
