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Average parent spends more time on their devices than they do with their kids There is no shortage of studies showing the ill effects of screen time on young, developing minds. Yet while many parents set rules to limit their kids' electronics time, most aren't doing the best job role modeling themselves. According to research, three out of five American parents admit to spending more time on their electronic devices than their kids. On average, moms and dads spend nearly five hours daily on...
StatePoint) A home is often the most valuable asset a family can own. It serves as a wealth-generating opportunity for current and future generations as the home's value appreciates over time. Yet, for hundreds of thousands of people who inherited their land and homes from family members, these assets could be at risk. Many families have experienced problems with properties that have been passed down without a will or estate plan. These properties are referred to as heirs' property. If the deed...
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and though all women can be affected by breast cancer, Black women continue to have a higher death rate. The incomparable Karen E. Jackson, Founder and CEO of Sister's Network Inc., joined the Thrivin' in Color podcast for an information packed discussion on the significance of early breast cancer screenings along with the indicators and signs women should be aware of. In this episode, Karen engages in an intriguing c...
Sickle Cell Awareness Month ends each year on September 30th but, it shouldn't stop there. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) deserves to be talked about all year-long from warriors, parents, caregivers, supporters and doctors. Unfortunately, due to health-care disparities and racism, sickle cell disease, oftentimes doesn't receive the much-needed conversation that it requires. In order for education and awareness to increase, something must change across the world. The (SCD) community as a whole, must...
Most of you are probably familiar with the story of Noah and the flood. You may or may not remember all the details of the story, but I'm quite sure you are familiar with Noah, the ark and all of that water covering the entire planet. I think it would be safe to categorize that flood as an extreme weather event. In that instance, it was divine intervention that saved the Earth. Today, as we face extreme weather, the solution to the problem will most likely have to come from us. And right now,...
DETROIT-The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is joining 105.1 The Bounce, Detroit's Throwback Hip Hop and R&B station, for "Show Us Your Pink." This breast cancer awareness campaign will run through October and highlight breast cancer survivors while teaching listeners about the disease and the breast cancer screenings they should receive. The festivities will surround Wednesday, Oct. 11, Shannon Renee's five-year breast cancer survivorship anniversary. "As a triple-negative breast cancer...
Lansing, MI-John E. Johnson Jr., Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, has issued the following statement on the passage today in the State House of four bills on voting rights. "Today the Michigan legislature took a big step toward ensuring that everyone in Michigan who has the right to vote, will have a way to vote. Whether it is giving distant service members the right to cast a ballot electronically, or allowing for transportation to the polls, helping seniors,...
The newly renovated park area at the Beechwood Center was named after former River Rouge Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald Sr.. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Commissioner Cara Clemente joined McDonald's wife and children along with Mayor William Campbell and former Mayor Michael Bowdler for the ribbon cutting on September 14, 2023....
The North American International Auto Show is upon Detroit once again. For different reasons the Auto Show has always been a part of the Motor City's legacy. The event shows how Detroit got its name, bringing out tourists, journalists, and car enthusiasts from across the world to Detroit's waterfront. This year the Auto Show is running parallel to a historic event. The United Auto Workers strike. Let's take a moment to acknowledge the Union's hard work amongst this troubling time. The goal is...
The Detroit Auto Show is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world and its where emerging technologies are showcased. If you grew up attending the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), you are never prepared for the following year but, this year left you amazed in a new and different way. The future of the past, will one day become the present and that time is now! As you stepped onto the main show floor you learned about the new technology that is being placed...
The past weekends in River Rouge were a hard one to miss. There was so much going on! From Friday to Sunday the city has been lit up like the Vegas strip. Friday the annual River Rouge Days carnival opened. This year was different from the Rouge Days of before. There was a two dollar fee upon entry, and children under seventeen had to be supervised. The carnival portion took place inside a secured gate while vendors and events like wrestling and an old school car show took place. This new order...
The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change. Now we need to get connected and work together to address a serious cause of heart failure called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM. Many of us may already be aware that when it comes to heart disease in the U.S., Black, African American, and Afro-Caribbean communities are...
Suicide is one of the nation's many health problems. Currently ranking as the second leading cause of death for ages 10-44, suicide can be prevented. In fact, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and September 10th is World Prevention Day. Individuals and organizations throughout the country, will have plans to highlight the problem of suicide and advocate for prevention. Locally, the National Center for Health Statistics reports that in 2021, the number of deaths caused by...
(StatePoint) With cold and flu season upon us, it's time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. "During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends," said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare's Medicare business. "Before then, please take time to ensure you get the preventive care you need to stay healthy." Preventive care is critical for everybody, but particularly for older adults, and especially in...
Michigan's official crop estimate of 32 million bushels (1.344 billion lbs.) of apples was announced on August 18 as part of the USApple Outlook meeting held annually in Chicago. The 2023 estimate is above average for the Michigan apple industry. "This fall brings the second large Michigan Apple crop in a row for our industry," said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee. "As growers continue to plant high-density orchards and adopt other innovative growing practices,...
Deeply Rooted Produce promotes itself as Detroit's' First Zero Waste Mobile Grocery Store. Established less than a decade ago, the market has both an online and physical presence in metro Detroit. Founder and Director of Operations Dazmonique Carr says her market is both a producer and distributor of fresh produce, utilizing a pop-up method at various locations throughout metro Detroit, including some farmers' markets. The goal is to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to residents who may be...
Donate your used or broken cellular telephones and help soldiers stay in contact with their families. The Wayne Police Department is collecting used or broken cellular telephones for a non-profit organization called Cell Phones for Soldiers. Cell Phones for Soldiers Cell Phones for Soldiers takes the donated used or broken cellular telephones and sends them to ReCellular which recycles them. ReCellular pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for the used cell telephones which then purchases pre-paid...
TRENTON, MI – The Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area (DR-WLE CWMA) is excited to welcome Jess Davenport as the new Invasive Species Coordinator. Jess graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Master of Science in Conservation Biology in 2021 after which she worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a lead intern and biological consultant. During that time, her team crafted a comprehensive first-step marketing plan for the reintroduction of Red Wolves b...
There are many good reasons for states to update their voter rolls in preparation for elections, but a new report contended many are too zealous about it, jeopardizing some people's right to vote. When people die or move out-of-state, their names may be removed from voter rolls. However, the report from the democracy and economy think tank Dēmos found more than 19 million voters were "purged" from the rolls between the 2020 and 2022 general elections, and said more than one-quarter were...
The first Tea Party for 6-year old Kailee Hollis hosted by her grandmother Katrina Hollis. Check out the gloves!...
In late July, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) and 70 representatives from their community partners celebrated the final months of the REACH project, which was funded and launched in 2018 in the communities of Inkster, Wayne and Westland. Southwest Detroit added in 2021. REACH stands for "Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health" and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Through the REACH project, the NKFM partnered with community organizations...
For those of you that know me, you know I have a thing about The Black National Anthem' – Lift Every Voice and Sing. Lift Every Voice and Sing was written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) and then set to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) in 1899. It was first performed in public in the Johnsons' hometown of Jacksonville, Florida as part of a celebration of Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900 by a choir of 500 schoolchildren at the segregated Sta...
Covid-19 cases are rising once again, possibly fueled by the emergence of the EG.5 variant. Hospitalization rates jumped by 12.5% nationwide in July, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This uptick comes even as the public health emergency has ended, taking with it free testing and therapeutics. And Covid fatigue has set in. People no longer wear masks in public, and a study has determined that the majority of Americans will forego new boosters, which will be...
On the evening of Tuesday, August 1, the Inkster Police Department hosted the 2023 National Night Out event at the department's parking lot, welcoming residents to enjoy a night of free fun while interacting with the Inkster Police officers who serve the city. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held nationally on the first Tuesday in August to promote police and community partnerships, neighborhood relations, and trust within the community. Also on hand to meet and greet...
The applications process is now open for positions on the Wayne County Youth Council during the 2023-24 school year. As many as 30 members will be appointed to the youth council, with up to two from each Wayne County Commission district. "The youth council is designed to bring together young people from diverse backgrounds to work on issues important to young people," said Wayne County Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick (D-Detroit), who created the youth council and serves as the liaison...
