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A group of college students on summer break, came together to spearhead a Young Adult Voters Mixer. As rising leaders, this collective group of individuals, have been working to change the narrative of young voters in Detroit and across America. This group knows that their vote is key, in helping to make Kamala Harris, the nations president. Known as the Black Youth Political Activist Group, the power that they and their peers have, when it comes to election results, matter! According to...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding consumers to be aware of food safety laws when purchasing food products at fairs, farmers markets, roadside stands, or online. Michigan's Cottage Food Law allows for the production and sale of food products based on their relatively low risk for foodborne illness, including baked goods, fruit jams and jellies, candy, granola, dry dip and soup mixes, popcorn, and nuts. Such foods do not have temperature...
If you live in the Romulus or Huron Township area, and need a fun day out, drop by the Romulus Public Library. Summer isn't over yet, and visitors still have a chance to join their reading program for the season. The Romulus Public Library cares about your children and their reading habits. Their summer's reading program launched last month on June 1st and is still on going. Tee Versele, the head of youth services, explained how one of the biggest motivations for summer reading programs across...
Inkster, MI – [July 22, 2024] – One Detroit Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution, will now service the Inkster community with a mini bank branch slated to open in Fall 2024. The mini-branch aims to bring banking services closer to residents by being nestled inside the city's community hub, the Booker Dozier Recreation Center located at 2025 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI. The branch will serve as a full-service financial center providing financial solutions to the City of Inkster and s...
Did you drive over the Douglas MacArthur Bridge one day and see the sky filled with kites? Have you been to the Detroit Kite Festival? "This is my favorite festival as a lifelong Detroiter," says Lex Draper Garcia Bey, Co-lead organizer. After the founding organizer stepped away Lex stepped up. "I couldn't imagine what it would be like to come to my favorite festival and it not feel familiar to me." Along with food trucks and music, Lex added things that felt like her. On Sunday July 14, 2024,...
Detroit - For the past years urban area landscapes have gradually changed. It has been two months since the local CVS store on Detroit's west side took its last customer. Like many other pharmacy companies downsizing, CVS has done the same. "As we announced in November 2021, we're realigning our retail footprint and reducing store density by roughly 900 stores (300 stores a year over three years)," stated Amy Thibault, External Communication Director, "As part of this realignment, our store at 1...
(StatePoint) Nearly 25 million people of all ages in the United States are living with asthma, a lifelong chronic disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. Here's what the American Lung Association wants everyone to know during summer, when extreme heat can make asthma harder to manage. 1. New challenges are emerging. Beyond traditional asthma triggers like respiratory infections, secondhand smoke and pets, new challenges are emerging. The effects of climate change...
INKSTER - Year after year, parents and children take advantage of summer camps all around Michigan and throughout the Metro Detroit Area. Summer camps offer children an array of benefits that helps foster growth, independency, a sense of community and leadership development. Truly transformative to those who participate, summer camps can be a vital component in summer enrichment. Locally in Western Wayne County, there is, Boys2Men Summer Camp for children and teenagers from ages 9-18. Located...
The City of Wayne is inviting you to stop by the City this weekend for the US12 Cruise. This is a family friendly event that will take place from 10AM to 10PM on July 13 in the City of Wayne. There will, of course, be a cruise of classic and unique automobiles and motorcycles along Michigan Avenue. Along with this you will have the opportunity to visit a close-knit, safe, fun and interesting community that will welcome you and appreciate your company. Restaurants, games, shops – like Flowers i...
For this year's National HIV Testing Day, think about your exposure to HIV. Although the rate of HIV has been going down for many groups of people, it is still impacting people of color at much too high rate. Getting tested can open up a conversation to help prevent getting infected or getting connected to care if the test is reactive. According to the Office of Minority Health: Although Black/African Americans represent almost 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for 42.1 percent of...
StatePoint) American men may be neglecting their health and wellness, particularly when it comes to their urological health. But an open line of communication between men and their healthcare providers, and among family members, can lead to better care. A Cleveland Clinic survey found that only 3 out of 5 men get annual physicals and 55% do not get regular health screenings. What's more, many men shy away from the subject of their health, with 77% reporting that they don't know their complete...
Inkster, MI The Weslyn A. Bennett Foundation held its 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024 on the grounds of the Leanna Hicks Public Library in Inkster with more than 275 people in attendance. 97-year-old Inkster residents O.B. Thomas and Sarah D. Young were named Grand Marshals and honored at the Juneteenth Parade as Mr. Juneteenth and Mrs. Juneteenth. They were highlighted as they rode on the special Juneteenth float designed by The Parade Company. Children that have...
DETROIT, MI - This week is shaping up to be a hot one across Wayne County. Temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s today through Friday. "Extreme heat poses a substantial health risk, especially for our most vulnerable populations, including older adults, children, and pregnant women," said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans. "We're committed to providing information and other resources – like cooling centers for people who live, work or may be visiting Wayne County to stay safe." D...
As the 2024 presidential elections approach, the nonpartisan Michigan League of Women Voters is intensifying its efforts to combat disinformation through its Democracy Truth Project. The initiative aims to equip people with tools needed to evaluate media content. The League has teamed up with the Detroit Public Library to disseminate educational resources across various platforms, including social media. Paula Bowman, co-president of the Michigan League of Women Voters, said the group wants peop...
By responding to concerns the African American community has expressed about proposed regulatory and administrative policies, the Biden-Harris Administration has proven to be a responsive champion of minority voices and interests. Take for example the administration's recent reversal of its proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, which are disproportionately used by Black and Hispanic adult smokers, following concerns about unjust racial profiling and targeting. Through the Affordable Connectivity...
Last weekend, Father's Day was tough for children with a dad in jail or prison. More than 200,000 kids in Michigan have had an incarcerated parent at some point in their lives. Statistics show an overwhelming percentage of those parents are fathers. Tore Price, 48, was released from a Michigan prison last February after serving 17 years for armed robbery, a crime he said was fueled by a struggle with drug addiction. At the time, his son was only 2. Behind bars, Price explained he connected with...
Perhaps you've come across wild stories on the internet about giant, flying spiders arriving in the United States and crawling their way across the nation. Relax, the spiders are here but they are not in any hurry to see America. They are called Joro spiders and they seem to be moving up our East Coast, according to Scientific American Magazine writer Stephanie Pappas. The spiders are native to East Asia and likely came here by hitching a ride on a shipping container. They were first spotted it...
The city of Wayne held an Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness Training for Seniors event on Friday, June 7 at the HYPE Athletics Center. The training event was presented as a cooperative effort by the Wayne Police Department, the Wayne Commission on Aging, and HYPE Athletics. The presentation gave seniors vital information on how to be prepared and prevent harm in the event of an active shooter incident. Acting Lieutenant Stephan Perez of the Wayne Police Department, who led the...
Being a father is not easy; it takes sacrifice, which means playing an essential role in a child's life by being there for them and loving them unconditionally. Every father knows they need to provide abundant love and support. A father is always there for their children, offering guidance, support, and education. The greatest joy for any father is seeing their children thrive, do well in life, and be healthy. Yet things happen in life, and kids and teens experiment with risks while testing thei...
Leading the way in Fashion and Style, Detroit has the designers, the models and the concepts to be at the cutting edge of fashion. Michigan Fashion Week is a four-day event that brought together a one-of-a-kind fashion experience to Michigan. Formed in 2012, Loren Hicks, President & Founder had a desire to shine the spotlight on the growing industry of designers, artists, and models in Michigan and the Midwest. Now 12 years later, Michigan Fashion Week continues to grow and it aims to showcase...
DETROIT - Soulardarity will be hosting a screening of the documentary "How To Power A City" by director Melanie La Rosa at the Detroit School of Arts Ford Theater on Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 5 PM. Ticket proceeds will be going directly to Soulardarity to fund its ongoing work. Soulardarity is a membership-based 501c3 non-profit located in Highland Park and works in the Detroit Metro Area. They were started in 2011 after DTE repossessed all of the residential street lights in Highland Park with...
SENIOR STAR PASTOR YVONNE HAWKINS' BELL Pastor Yvonne Hawkins' Bell was born on July 9th, 1939, in Wheeling, West Virginia, but currently lives in the city of Dearborn. Her mother, Elsie Hawkins, worked as a housekeeper. Her father was tragically killed in a coal mine when Bell was just a baby. One part of Yvonne's childhood was dealing with the social issues of the time. The fight for racial equality was underway. "Well, you know in Wheeling, the schools were segregated in West Virginia. But...
The 2024 Inkster Farmer's Market will open on Wednesday, June 5 at a new location: the old city hall and amphitheater located at 27301 South River Park Drive, near the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road. The farmer's market will operate every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. through September 4. The Inkster Farmer's Market has been growing steadily since its first operations began in 2021, says Joyce Phillips, Certified Market Manager for the City of Inkster. "It came to fruition by...
This entire month is dedicated to raising public awareness about asthma and allergies, their impact on people and their families, and to promote understanding the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and management. Here are ways you can join Allergy & Asthma Network in celebrating Asthma and Allergy Awareness month! Advocate with us on May 8 by sending letters or emails to members of Congress on Key Issues and federal campaigns, such as, the Healthy at Home Act or the Elijah E. Cummings Family...
"Preserving Sweet Liberty, Defeating Bitter Tyranny" was the theme for the Detroit Branch NAACP 69th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Known as a historic chapter. It continues to remain the largest branch of the NAACP since its inception, in 1912. From courtrooms to boardrooms, picket lines to boycotts, the Detroit Branch has demanded, required and acquired justice and civil rights for more than a half century. As the chapters legacy has it, the Detroit Branch NAACP, seeks to obtain a deeper form of...
