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Open-enrollment season for health insurance is upon us, and Michiganders who want to get the right kinds of coverage have a lot to consider. More than 520,000 people in Michigan are uninsured. The health-insurance marketplace open enrollment period begins Tuesday and continues through Jan. 15. That's a busy time for most people, and Michigan residents have up to 12 insurance providers to choose from, depending on the county where they live. Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for...
Researchers have discovered that hair products used predominately by Black women are likely to contain hazardous chemicals with endocrine-disrupting and carcinogenic properties. Armed with that information and research by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, civil rights attorney Ben Crump joined forces with lawyer Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann to file a lawsuit against beauty products giant L' Oréal USA. Crump and Zimmermann filed the suit on behalf of Jenny Mitchell, a woman with...
Creative Art Society presents the Fall Festival of the Arts. Friday night's opening kicked off our 18th year of this show highlighting creative artists. It was an evening where the visitors could meet the artists and enjoy strolling through this show with over 100 pieces of Fine Art while enjoying the music of Steve Washburn and his guitar. This show is unique since it is a juried all-medium event. A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who make this show possible, especially our show...
DEARBORN - AAA-The Auto Club Group hosted the first ever Impaired Driving Summit at their Dearborn headquarters today. Leading regional and national experts were on hand to discuss the issues and challenges associated with impaired driving and the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. "Advancing the discussion of traffic safety is imperative based on the implications of adult-use cannabis and other substances in our state," said Howard Hughey, Michigan Public Affairs Director, AAA-The Auto...
This event will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6 pm – 9 pm at St. John's Banquet and Conference Center, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan. Tickets are $100 and a table of 10 is $1,000. Ads and sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information, please contact Bobbie Smith at 248-450-9645, [email protected], or Hazel Rivers at 313-218-2216, [email protected]. The theme is Women: Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." The Keynote Speaker is Carolyn Clifford, A...
Have you ever lost a loved one? What was that like? Did you have to help arrange the funeral? Did you and your family have to contribute payments? Do you know who was responsible for resolving your loved one affair after death? Did you know there are ways to make this process less stressful and at ease? Clifton Lamont Roach II,Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual says, "One of the best things you can do for your children is never become a financial burden on them. Protect your family... Full story
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 26, 2022 - State Rep. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Township) introduced House Resolution 338 to declare Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Despite Hispanic Heritage Month being a long-standing tradition in the United States, it is not currently recognized in Michigan. After months of meetings canceled by the Republican majority, Cavanagh tried to bring HR 338 to the Capitol floor last week; however, GOP leaders refused to allow a...
The Telegram honors this week's Senior Star - Cora Lee Watson. Join us in showing love to our elders. CORA LEE WATSON 84 years old Lives in Inkster Where were you born and raised: Tchula, Mississippi Number of children: 6; Number of grandchildren: 9; Number of great grandchildren 7 What do you want the readers of the Telegram to know? I am blessed to be 84 years old. I've lived in Inkster for 55 years. I've enjoyed my life through good and bad times!! I love and enjoy singing. It's been a...
The Westland Police Department will host "A Day for You" for young people with disabilities and their families to enjoy a special tour of the police department and get up close to actual police vehicles. The free event will be held on Saturday, September 17. Tours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon for those with sensory issues (no lights or sirens and smaller group size) and from 1 to 3 p.m. for people with disabilities but no issues with lights or sirens. Pre-registration is requested for the...
Detroit - Today, the "Just Ask "Foundation, Inc., announced that they will host their second annual "Health & Fun Fair: Celebrating the Human Spirit" event to honor the disabled, elderly and their caregivers. The free event will be held on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at EASTERN MARKET SHED #5 2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207 From 10 AM - 2 PM. According to Marsha Florence, President of the Board of Directors for the Just Ask Foundation, Inc., and Executive Producer of the "Just Ask" Talk Show...
If you are planning to head up north for the holiday weekend, it may be best to leave Fido at home. For the past two months a canine parvovirus-like illness has been sickening and killing dogs in northern Michigan. More than 30 dogs have died in Otsego County after showing symptoms of canine parvovirus negative for the virus by local veterinarians. Cases of the illness have been reported in northern central parts of the state including the cities of Gaylord and Vanderbilt. According to the...
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, - On Tuesday, August 23, Redford Township's Board of Trustees signed a proclamation to name August 25 to 31, 2022 as Black Breastfeeding Week, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The proposed proclamation states that Redford Township "is committed to building a new foundation for breastfeeding while celebrating past, present and future accomplishments in breastfeeding outcomes" and "believes that it is necessary to forge a community-wide effort amongst its community...
When Alicia, a Black mom in southeast Michigan, had her daughter, she already knew she would breastfeed. Breastfeeding started out well but when she moved to a different hospital room, her baby stopped breastfeeding. She was discharged before she could meet with a lactation specialist who helps mothers with breastfeeding. She was very frustrated. "If there are problems, the docs will suggest formula. They won't work with you on your choice to breastfeed. They don't work with you where you are,"...
The long Labor Day Weekend typically marks the unofficial end of summer and it will soon be upon us. Start planning now to make the most of the dwindling summer before snapping back into the autumn routine. Here are a few suggestions to consider when deciding how to spend the long weekend. The Detroit Jazz Festival returns for another holiday weekend and will kick off with an Opening Night Party at the Carhart Amphitheater Stage in Hart Plaza at 6 p.m. The event is free and the music will flow...
Earlier this year, the city of Ecorse welcomed Zaid Beeai as the new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Senior Citizens Activities. Beeai brings with him a decade's worth of experience in the sports and athletics industry, along with marketing and leadership skills. "I always wanted to transition into a parks and recreation role; I wanted to focus my efforts into one city. It's great, I really like the job," he says. "They brought me in to build the recreation department from the ground up and...
Times are changing. New spaces constantly arise that include lifestyles not prevalent to popular culture ten, or twenty years ago. Simply put, more people have been given opportunities. These opportunities give society a chance to step away from home, and still be comfortable with the situations and people they encounter. Lo Cunningham has always had his thumbs around the paradigm shift. Cunningham crafted a name and professional career for himself doing something my mother never allowed me to...
AHRC Hosts "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with CBP: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-CBP. The event was held at the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). More than 60 diverse group of invited guests attended and engaged with the CBP leadership of Detroit. In attendance was Mr. Nawar Shora, the newly appointed Senior Community Relations Manager, with the office of Intergovernmental...
Ecorse Councilwoman LaTonya Lamb is very familiar with the extraordinarily rough railroad crossings in the city and the damage vehicles can receive from driving over them. "In the city of Ecorse we have three railroad crossings: one is on Mill Street, one is on Salliotte, and one is on Visger Road, and each one of these tracks are in disarray. They're causing problems with residents' cars when you literally have to ride your brakes to go over these tracks. Some people have their tires busted, th...
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General, and community partners launched a new round of Road to Restoration clinics this week to help drivers with suspended licenses complete the necessary steps to safely restore their driving privileges. The first clinic was held Thursday at CNS Healthcare in Detroit. "The Road to Restoration program makes state government accessible to those who need our services the most, meeting people where they are in their communities,"...
Two days of the best blues music, cold brews, and wonderful barbecue. This is the biggest festival in the region with an average of over 17,000 people visiting each year! Blues, Brews and BBQ will feature several talented musicians, all American barbecue and a selection of Michigan craft beers. Family admission will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Family Fun Time and general admission opens at 4:00 p.m., with the event ending at 11:00 p.m. Parking for this event will be free this year at...
Having acquired the Radcliff Center earlier this year, the city of Garden City is in the process of moving operations which previously took place at the Maplewood Community Center to that location. The Radcliff Center, located at 1751Radcliff Street, south of Ford Road, was formerly part of Schoolcraft College and was used as a satellite campus. The city used federal funding to purchase the property earlier this year at a cost of $210,000 which includes much of the remaining equipment such as de...
ANNIE BELL JOHNS Age 90 City you live in: River Rouge Where were you born and raised?: Birmingham, Alabama Number of children: 4 Number of grandchildren 14 Number of great grandchildren 21 Number of great great grandchildren 3 What you want readers of the Telegram to know: Thanking family and friends for the beautiful gifts, cards, flowers and my 90th Birthday Party. Employment History: Childrens Clothing Store, Housekeeping and Stanley Home Products Family members: 9 sisters & brothers; Elizibi...
Summer is here and folks all over the state are eager to get out and get away following two years of a brutal pandemic which kept people shuttered indoors and away from others. If a two-week vacation is not in your budget, a day-long road trip is often just as refreshing. In Michigan one is never more than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes which touch our state's shores. Along the Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron sits Pinconning, noted for its former production of cheese and cheese products,...
State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Breathe Free Detroit, the Detroit Hamtramck Coalition for Advancing Healthy Environments, Ecology Center and local residents. : Rep. Aiyash, Congresswoman Tlaib, Sen. Chang, environmental justice advocacy groups and residents hosted a press conference to call on the city of Detroit to hold US Ecology South accountable for its repeated odor violations and failure to be a good...
Fashion is a subject that can be recognized throughout all corners of the Earth. Every group in some way, has their own unique idea of fashion; which could be accepted or denied all the same by another area. This can be a frightening factor when it comes down to fashion. Some can be denied without being given the proper opportunity. Sierra Latrice has experienced growing up without that fair opportunity in the fashion world. Sierra grew up with bigger feet than her peers. Causing her to feel...
