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Have you made and attended your colorectal cancer screening appointment this year? Now is the time to get into the doctor's office. The U.S. Multisociety Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has updated their recommendations. The Task Force suggests that the average risk person begin screening for colorectal cancer at the ages of 45 to 49. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! According to the American Cancer Society, in the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most common diagnosed...
ANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing a new feature on the COVID-19 test finder that now lists wait times for many testing sites across the state. This will help make testing easier to plan for - especially for those traveling for Spring Break or gathering with loved ones during upcoming spring-time holidays. MDHHS encourages residents to test for COVID-19 before and after travel, as well as before group celebrations and gatherings when events may include family and friends who have increased...
Members of the Detroit Downriver APRI Chapter in support of the Black Vote Matters organization attended the 57th Anniversary of the Bloody Sunday March in Selma Alabama in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This historic event depicted in the movie Selma tells of the mechanisms put in place to get the passing of the 1965 Voters Rights Act....
The 2022 Health and Business Expo will take place on Saturday, March 12 at Westland Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsors for the event are Smoler Smiles Family Dentistry, Michigan Chiropractic Specialists, and Westland Shopping Center. The free event will be held in the mall's east court and is open to all ages. "This is a way for our member business and organizations to get out in the community and get in front of the Westland community and surrounding communities and give them an...
Hello, my name is Jazmyn Bernard, the new environmental education park ranger at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge! I am a passionate anime lover, traveling enthusiast, and strategic planner/organizer. I graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Ecology and Management. Despite four years of heavy course loads, I led a research project on Barred Owls (Strix varia) and Great Horned Owls...
African Americans still deal with the ramifications of their ancestors being captured and tortured as slaves. Studies at the university level, reveal that the legacy of slavery continues to bleed into the fabric of the American health-care system. In fact, the health of African Americans has not improved by much since the Emancipation. For Black History month, this year's national theme is Black Health and Wellness. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History...
While the Super Bowl expectedly received all the attention in the sports world on Sunday, February 13, the Winter Olympics provided a most historical moment. Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal when she took home the Gold during the 500 meters speedskating event. Jackson's time of 37.04 seconds gave the American speedskating program its first medal at the Games in Beijing. It marked the first individual medal by an American in a dozen years. "Hopefully, this...
DETROIT - During Black History Month in February, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is raising awareness about staying well to avoid chronic disease such as diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Black people are generally at higher risk for these diseases and more, according to the Office of Minority Health, part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Anyone who has ever made and maintained the lifestyle changes necessary to prevent these life-altering diseases wil...
Last weekend, RollerCade Detroit celebrated 67 years of being in business. Local skaters from the Tri-City area, skaters from greater metro Detroit, downriver, western wayne county and skaters from as far away as Flint, MI came out to celebrate the monumental occasion. The capacity crowd enjoyed the vibes Rollercade has become known for: The music, sound system, the lights, the people, the moves, the love. This event brought the skaters out. There were Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and even...
Now and Forever Flower Boutique in River Rouge just recently celebrated one year in business. The family-owned floral shop is operated by Ecorse resident LaWanda Hines and her parents, Henrietta and Albert Smith. Hines says floral arranging has been a lifelong passion for her mother, who took classes in floral design and found she had a talent for it. Some of that talent rubbed off on Hines, who explains she grew up watching her mother create beautiful floral arrangements from home for friends...
On January 30, Animal Resource Funding Foundation (ARFF) partnered with the city of River Rouge to bring resources to residents to assist with the care of family pets. River Rouge Mayor Michael Bowdler joined with Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette, Board President for ARFF, to bring straw and igloo dog houses, toys, treats,5,000 pounds of dog and cat food, and leashes for pets in River Rouge. The event was held at the River Rouge Fire Station on W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge Deputy Clerk...
In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson-the victim of a heart attack himself-- proclaimed February to be American Heart Month. Since that time U.S. presidents have annually made the same proclamation each February in an effort to spotlight heart disease, which is the No. 1 killer of Americans. The first Friday of American Heart Month, February 4 is National Wear Red Day as proclaimed by the American Heart Association (AHA), as part of its Go Red for Women initiative. The AHA encourages women...
Hattie Cross White was born on February 23, 1922, in Eutaw Alabama. She relocated to River Rouge at the age of 13 and attended school in the River Rouge School System. On June 22, 1946, she married Albert James White and they were married 52 years he died in 1998. She's a mother of seven children. She has lived in Southwest Detroit Community for 85 years and is truly a Matriarch in the village. In 1967, Hattie and her husband Albert, started a community church, Love Joy Missionary Baptist Church...
Snow is falling, the nights are getting longer, and stores are playing holiday music; these are all signs that winter has begun. For many, the fresh snow, sweets, and holiday cheer can bring a lot of joy and happiness during this time, but for some, the winter season can cause their mood to drop. How could a specific season put someone in a poor mood? After many years of research, scientists have found that some people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). According to the Mayo...
Sometimes all it takes is one good idea to inspire a vigorous campaign in favor of a good cause. In 2004, Dan Karlin was Director of Social Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica and came up with one such idea. Karlin had a heart for those who were disadvantaged and thought that if a food product could be produced and sold at local craft shows and markets, perhaps the profits could go to help the homeless and hungry. Karlin decided soup mixes could be a popular item to sell and set...
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is encouraging consumers to be on the lookout for scammers who may try to exploit the recent announcement that Michigan drivers will be receiving refunds from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) in 2022. "Whenever there is a widespread distribution of funds to consumers, inevitably there will be bad actors who attempt to take advantage of the situation in order to steal personal information or money...
The expanded child tax credit expired on December 31 after Congress failed to renew it as part of President Biden's Build Back Better Act. Monthly payments began going out to roughly 35 million American families over the summer to help meet household needs during the pandemic. The expanded child tax credit program was part of Biden's American Rescue Plan which was passed in March, however, if Congress fails to renew the program it reverts back to a smaller payment in the form of a yearly tax...
Two bills which recently passed through the Michigan Legislature are aimed at providing resources for law enforcement agencies when responding to emergency calls involving an individual in the midst of a mental crisis. Senate Bills 637 sponsored by State Senators Stephanie Chang (D-Dist. 1) and Rick Outman (R-Dist. 33) and 638 sponsored by Outman, will improve the ability of law enforcement agencies and personnel to handle behavioral health issues. "When enacted, these bipartisan,...
What is on your driving record.? Now is the time to check it out. Getting your driver's license back is one vital step to taking control of your life. As the new year starts it's time to check things out. The State of Michigan has a program in place to help. As of Oct. 1, 2021, changes in state laws reclassify certain violations as civil infractions and restrict when some violations may suspend your driver's license. These qualifying violations and any sanctions or suspensions connected to them...
"Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD" Leviticus 19:32 (NIV) JEAN LIDDELL (AYLER) AGE: 80 + LIVES IN INKSTER She was born in Inkster (Nankin Township) Number of children 3 Number of grandchildren 7 What you want the readers of the Telegram to know I was born in Inkster in 193?. My parents built a home at 3835 Harriet St in 1923 and it still stands and is livable. That was where I was born. I'm the fifth child of seven. My parents were...
If your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your mobile provider shuts down its 3G network, to avoid losing service. For more information on your mobile providers' plans for 3G retirement and how you can prepare, contact your provider directly. What is happening? Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks, which rely on older technology, to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones...
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible Private Nonprofit (PNPs) organizations in Michigan of the Jan. 10 deadline to submit disaster applications for physical damages caused by the severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on June 25-26, 2021. PNPs located in Ionia and Wayne counties in Michigan are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible noncritical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, c...
Wanda Young, a native of Inkster, Michigan, along with Gladys Horton, Juanita Cowart, Georgeanna Tillman, and Katherine Anderson, banded together as high school students to form the iconic record company's first girl group. The group released hits from "Please Mr. Postman" and "Don't Mess With Bill." According to Detroit News, Young actually sang background vocals on "Postman" before joining the group in 1961 and becoming the lead singer. The group delivered Motown's first No. 1 hit with "Postma...
(StatePoint) Many Americans view health as a product of the medical care they receive. However, public health experts say that's just one piece of the puzzle. "In reality, our health is shaped more by the zip code we live in than the doctor we see. In fact, where we live, our financial circumstances, our access to affordable, nutritious foods, and other non-medical factors overwhelmingly influence our physical and mental health," says Dr. Shantanu Agrawal, chief health officer, Anthem, Inc. Thes...
The Office of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship is proud to present Black Heritage Films for the Holidays. Screening at 7PM every night from Christmas until New Year's, the films reflect the excellence that Black filmmakers such as Oscar Micheaux were achieving in the 1930s. Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) was an author, film director, and independent producer of more than 44 films. The short-lived Lincoln Motion Picture Company was the first movie company owned a...
