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(Statepoint) At a time when Americans are keeping a closer eye on their expenses, finding more value where they are already spending on the essentials is more important than ever. In a recent study from Morgan Stanley, 64% of Americans said they plan to cut back on overall spending in the next six months as inflation continues to rise and impact wallets. And while many are making cuts in their everyday life, wireless shows no sign of being scratched from the monthly budget. With more than 60%...
We continue to live through a public health tragedy. If there is any hope to be drawn from so much hardship and loss, it's that COVID-19 has reignited new conversations about disease awareness and the inequality that still exists in our healthcare system. As an interventional cardiologist practicing in Detroit, who has been treating heart disease for four years, I've witnessed how delayed visits can impact care within our community. It is always upsetting when patients come to my office with...
The doctor's order isn't always taken seriously by patients. Men and women both avoid their yearly appointments, physicals and various tests that can allow doctors to check on your overall health.Oftentimes, those orders can be life changing or even lifesaving. Ask yourself these questions, "Why do I avoid going to the doctor, why do I miss my yearly appointments and why don't I do what the doctor recommends?" Having a discussion with different people, they've expressed their reasonings behind...
March is Women's Month, an annual time to highlight the contributions of women events in history and contemporary history. The Unites States, the United Kingdom and Australia celebrate in the third month of the year, corresponding with International Women's Day which is on March 8th. The day created a sequel of events, a weeklong congregating of minds and opportunities for women to conference and bond together. (All countries don't celebrate Women's Month in March; Canada celebrates in October...
Dale Rich has been a photojournalist for over 45 years. He developed his love for photography while attending Cass Technical High School. Not only is he a photojournalist, he is acclaimed as a researcher and historian for documentaries. He is a collector of Black American images, and has put on many photo exhibits in libraries, universities and other institutions of learning that showcase the lives and the experiences of African Americans. Rich's research and photographs have contributed to...
(StatePoint) It's time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age-old task of spring cleaning! Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable -- especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust. With prices of sports cards rising in recent years, take time to determine if yours are valuable and how to best sell them. "Older sports cards and memorabilia aren't just highly collectible; they can be worth lots...
Michigan is full of historical figures. Recently the Telegram Newspaper dove deeper in meeting River Rouge native Black author Xavier Jones. Book 0 by Xavier Jones is a collection of short stories, "That entails things that could happen to people, but more specifically Black people, things that can happen to everybody, but they happen to us, I described how they can happen to us, how that might effect somebody that comes from our environment," author Jones describes. A play on words, Jones...
With the spring and summer fastly approaching, Ecorse's Deputy Chief Jerry Flowers met with Sheriff Raphael Washington of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, to get a commitment to assist the Cities of Ecorse and River Rouge. The commitment will include augmenting police with special events and patrolling the areas when possible. This will also be in addition to assisting with the Task Force initiative that Ecorse, River Rouge, Detroit, Michigan State Police and the FBI have been conducting to...
Carolyn Davis, like many others, had an immediate reaction to the destruction in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion. "Those folks need help," said Davis, the CEO of the District of Columbia-based CDAG International. To help, her construction company visited areas of the war-torn country where civilians and military personnel alike needed assistance. Davis said her group had installed "living containers and living facilities" that provided families with things like furniture and bunk beds, as...
The American Heart Association's National Go Red for Women campaign is in full swing this February, urging everyone to wear red to bring awareness to American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than all forms of cancer combined. The American Heart Association (AHA) is asking everyone rally behind their mothers, sisters, aunts, and daughters this February. "Between home and work, women are usually holding up a lot of...
Since the dawn of time communities have consisted of three main entities; Women, children, and men. Traditionally each comes with a set of rules and roles, all designed to keep the community going. Traditionally, women look after the children, and the women are covered by the men. This results in a healthy, balanced community. Throughout recent history that dynamic has been bounced on its head. Men in mass have been stripped from communities, thus resulting in overworked women and...
PLEASE HAVE YOUR INPUT HEARD: The City of Westland has posted a survey on the proposed "City Centre Park". This survey can be quickly taken at the following link: https://ohmplanning.typeform.com/to/Zwrxaxcd?typeform-source=link.zixcentral.com,. Over the past year the City of Westland has been working on plans to turn the vacant parcel adjacent to City Hall (former Service Merchandise site off of Nankin Blvd.) into a programmable community gathering space/park. This project is the continuation of the vast investment in this district including...
Inkster, MI—The Unity in the Community Service Corp celebrated the work and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by feeding the less fortunate and homeless in their city and providing each person reached with a personal care kit. The service activity was a collaborative event participated in by the Inkster Task Force, Inkster Housing Residents Council, Hearts That Care, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Eta Iota Omega Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta’s Zeta Nu Zeta Chapter, Middle Park Manor Block Club, Community Up, National Christians in Action, the Michi...
On January 16th, the Dearborn Heights Community and Cultural Relations Commission held its 2nd annual Walk Of Service for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This event started at one o'clock in the afternoon in Annapolis High Schools' gym. They had a handful of speakers, such as Superintendent of District 7 Dr. Ty Weeks, President of Western Wayne County NAACP Gina Wilson Steward, and keynote speaker Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden. All these fantastic speakers talked about...
Every third Monday of January Martin Luther King Jr day is celebrated. Although the nation first recognized it as a holiday in 1986, opinions, and practices have always varied on the holiday. Depending on the job, employees are granted an off day. My generation will always remember it as a day off of school. Lastly, for purposes of context. There is a large portion of people who were thriving when the third Monday in the month of January, was simply the third Monday in the month of January....
If you're looking to get some support for those health and fitness-related New Year's Resolutions, consider a membership at the Downriver Family YMCA in Southgate. The Downriver YMCA (the Y) was first established in Wyandotte in 1941 but moved to Southgate in 2003 when the city announced it had funding available to build a wellness facility and chose the YMCA as managing partner. "We are currently the only YMCA serving the entire downriver community. We are part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detro...
Derrick Howard, a second-grade student at Taft-Galloway Elementary adopted his entire school for the holidays! He told his mom that not all of his friends might get gifts for Christmas so he wanted to get something for all the students at his school. His mom reached out to a network of willing helpers and she and Derrick spent the few weeks before the Christmas break collecting and sorting the gifts. The gifts were given out to all Taft-Galloway students....
It was supposed to be a part-time job. But the workload, travel requirements and responsibilities made Keturah Lee's IT program management position as stressful as any full-time job. The Northeast Washington resident was working for a federal agency less than 30 hours a week when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. "But I was doing a full-time person's job," she said. "It was extremely stressful. I was trying to carry all the responsibility and not drop the ball. It was a never-ending cycle. I...
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King's dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve...
Winter time in Michigan is no time to be worrying about how to get that high gas or electric bill paid. There are many agencies and programs available to help with paying your winter energy bill. Some are general public assistance programs, some are income-qualified, some are emergency assistance programs, and some are aimed at helping senior citizens prevent utility shut-off. Read on for a brief guide of some of the assistance that is available and how to access those programs. Michigan 2-1-1...
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drivers should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. AAA urges drivers to be cautious while driving in adverse weather. AAA recommends the following tips while driving in snowy and icy...
WAYNE COUNTY,– Respiratory viruses, including flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are rising across the U.S. Nationally, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports hospitalizations for flu have reached the highest level for this time of year in more than a decade. The combined impact of higher than normal activity of these seasonal illnesses and COVID-19 has the potential to stress our healthcare systems with children’s hospitals especially impacted. As the holidays approach and we gather, Wayne County Public Hea...
Did you know that Detroit has a classical and jazz radio station? Among the varieties of music and talk on Detroit's radio dial, many are unaware of this niche station, WRCJ, 90.9 FM, at the far end of the FM frequency. WRCJ is a listener-supported public radio station which airs 14 hours of classical music each day from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 hours of jazz music overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Where else in the world but Detroit can you listen to the music of Beethoven while drinking your...
(Statepoint) This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more! Spend more time creating memories and less time preparing with a few tips from experts at Dollar General. Joyful Gifts One of the best parts of the holidays may be seeing the excited reaction of someone opening a gift, especially children. Save on some of America's most popular name brand toys at Dollar General, which recently anno...
Ecorse Councilwoman LaTonya Lamb was considering some ideas for beautifying the city she serves. Working with other city leaders, she came up with the idea for banners to line the city's main streets during holiday time. The first year, 2021, there were a dozen banners on display near Ecorse City Hall, sponsored by the Ecorse Fire Department, Lamb, and Ecorse Mayor Lamar Tidwell. Lamb decided to take the idea to the city's downtown development authority to get the business community on board...
