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LANSING – The Detroit Lions are returning to the playoffs as the NFC North Champions, and as fans are excited and eager to cheer on our team from the stands for the first-ever playoff game at Ford Field, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel encourages ticket-seekers to know what precautions to take to avoid scams in online sales. To encourage caution and safe practices, Nessel recommends those in the market for tickets to Sunday's game be familiar with the risks associated with online ticket p...
The United States Attorney's Office is marking the third anniversary of the unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol, which shook the nation and much of the world when supporters of the twice-impeached and now four-times indicted former President Donald Trump stormed the building and disrupted a joint session of Congress where members were attempting to affirm the results of the 2020 presidential election. "In the wake of this historic event, the U.S. government has been tirelessly working to in...
Officer Tamika Jenkins arrived at the Inkster Police Department as Commander in April 2023. By the time fall arrived she was promoted to the rank of assistant chief, becoming the second African American woman to fulfill the role of assistant chief of police in Inkster. Jenkins, whose career in law enforcement spans 23 years, came to Inkster following her retirement from the Detroit Public Schools Police Department. She began her career with the city of Pontiac Police Department and is not...
In what the White House called a decisive move echoing the core tenet of equal justice under law, President Joe Biden announced a set of substantial clemency actions aimed at addressing glaring disparities within the U.S. criminal justice system. The president, underscoring bipartisan consensus on the need for a fair and unbiased legal framework, declared a series of important measures toward realizing the promise of equal justice in American communities. "I am announcing additional steps I am...
Public invited to attend informational meetings WHAT The Downriver Community Conference (DCC) will hold two important Open House Community Meetings where everyone can discuss the future of former industrial sites in Ecorse, River Rouge, Riverview, Trenton, and Wyandotte including Decommissioned DTE Power Plants and other underutilized properties. Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the DCC is working to help redevelop the Jefferson Avenue corridor into a series of thriving dist...
Treasurer Eric R. Sabree announces info on Show Cause HearingsIf you are facing foreclosure and your tax issue does not fall into one of the categories below, you are urged to get into a payment plan as soon as possible or seek assistance and not wait until the Show Cause Hearings. Appointments for the Show Cause Hearings for 2024 are now available on our website. The Show Cause Hearing allows residents the opportunity to explain why title to the property should not transfer to the Wayne County...
The citizens of Ecorse are one step closer to being completely ready for the 2024 elections. Ecorse Clerk, Dr. Kimberly Whitsett took advantage of a grant program that provided the city one of the updated Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes. The new drop box comes with security measures and all of the bells and whistles necessary to make using this drop box a secure process. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson stopped by to participate in the reveal of the box. Before the reveal, Benson,...
Elected Officials joined in at the NAACP Detroit Office. Statement from Rev, Wendell Anthony It is important to note that every election has a consequential determination on the people's personal situation. Michigan has a Governor who understands the necessity to provide access, information, and protection for those in the family of Michiganders who seek to exercise their voting franchise. The Michigan House of Representatives, under Speaker Joe Tate, and the Michigan Senate, under the Majority...
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, Vice President Kamala Harris broke the previous record set by John C. Calhoun in the 19th century for the most tie-breaking votes cast in the U.S. Senate. Harris has now cast 32 tie-breaking votes, eclipsing Calhoun's record of 31 during his tenure as vice president from 1825 to 1832. The latest tiebreaker occurred during the confirmation of Loren Alikhan as a U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia. As vice president, Harris serves as the president of the Senate,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement on H. Res. 793: "Every innocent civilian should be released and reunited with their family, no matter their faith or ethnicity. I will continue to call for the release of all hostages, as well as the innocent Palestinians who were arbitrarily detained and being held by the Israeli government indefinitely without charge or trial. "On average, 500-700 children are detained by Israeli forces every year....
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we'd like to highlight an issue that concerns Native American people across the county and at home here in Michigan. That issue is the continued use of Native American-themed mascots and logos by schools, colleges, and professional athletic teams. In Michigan, that issue became real life disruption for Linda Cypret-Kilbourne when her daughter, who was attending Marshall High School in Marshall, Michigan, became the target of racial bullying by...
A Michigan judge has allocated properties owned by the late legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin to her sons based on a 2014 handwritten will discovered between couch cushions. The decision came after a jury in the Detroit area affirmed the document's validity four months ago, despite its somewhat messy appearance. The ruling replaces a prior 2010 handwritten will that had surfaced earlier in the estate proceedings. The judge's ruling outlines that Kecalf Franklin will inherit a property...
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All." Its goal is to strengthen women's economic empowerment globally. The initiative contains over $900 million in commitments from governments, private sector companies, foundations, and civil society. The funds will bolster women's economic parti...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under the white dome of the Capitol, legislative process is thrown into chaos. As Congresspeople argue about the budget planning, leadership, international intervention, support and so much more, polarization and extremism make it harder and harder to find compromise and hold the center. What does compromise mean? United States Rep. John Moolenaar (R-2nd) said the idea of a center means different things to different people. "I think in a situation where we have a divided...
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting the victims of crimes by boosting access to support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, adding privacy protections, and allowing oral impact statements to be given virtually. "As a former prosecutor, I am committed to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault," said Governor Whitmer. "The bipartisan Michigan Crime Victims' Rights Package will improve...
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian-American voice in Congress, was officially reprimanded last Tuesday, but many of her colleagues say she will not stop fighting for peace. A 234 to 188 vote of nearly all Republicans and enough Democrats sealed Tlaib's censure, a punishment proposed by Republican Congressman Rich McCormick of Georgia. Tlaib held back tears as she asserted her position. "I can't believe I have to say this, but Palestinian people are not disposable. We are human...
Wayne County Commissioners today unanimously authorized a total of nearly $21.5 million in additional American Recovery Plan Act of 2021 projects to benefit students and seniors. Approved recipients include: - The Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), which will receive up to $13,495,129 to provide mental health counselors and reading and mathematics coaches in 32 public school districts, and charter schools, under its jurisdiction in suburban communities. - The city of...
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth formally gave the greenlight to overturn the court-martial convictions of 110 Black soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, popularly known as the Buffalo Soldiers. The Army said in a news release that officials made the decision based on a suggestion from the Board for Correction of Military Records and to atone for the unfair treatment of soldiers after the 1917 Houston Riots. "After a thorough review, the Board has found that these Soldiers...
Voters in several cities in Wayne County have spoken. Many of the polls had a constant flow of voters, but many chose to vote by Absentee Ballot. What was clear is that people wanted to see change. Some cities will now have new mayors and some will have new Council persons. Westland, Inkster and Melvindale were three of the cities where they will have new leadership. Each of these three Mayors come with prior experience from the municipality that they will now lead. Below are the winners in the...
Detroit residents and environmental justice advocates on Monday hosted a roundtable, calling on the state and federal government to set stronger clean air standards and address health impacts in communities of color. Panelists met at the Kemeny Recreation Center, near the Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s Detroit refinery in Southwest Detroit to discuss the disproportionate impact of air pollution on the city's residents. According to an article published by the Harvard Medical School Primary Care...
Do you know if your city is having an election on November 7th? The names on the ballot are listed. ALLEN PARK MAYOR Felice Tony Lalli Gail McLeod CITY CLERK Michael I. Mizzi TREASURER Frank Liberati CITY COUNCIL Gerald B. Barr, Jr. Timothy O. Estheimer Nancy Knick Dennis Marcos Gary Schlack Matthew E. Valerius BELLEVILLE MAYOR Kenneth R. Voigt CITY COUNCIL – FULL TERM Kelly Bates Randy Priest CITY COUNCIL – PARTIAL TERM Jeremiah Julie Kisse DEARBORN HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL Zouher Abdel- Ahmad AlK...
Vice President Kamala Harris, as part of her official visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, Nov. 1, announced a series of groundbreaking US initiatives aimed at promoting the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). The White House claimed that the initiatives demonstrate America's dedication to AI leadership and align with the historic Executive Order that President Biden signed in October. The Biden-Harris Administration has proactively addressed the promises and perils...
Today, Mayor Mike Duggan joined with city and state officials and a large crowd of excited residents to celebrate the completion of the Warren Gateway stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway (JLG). The $6 million Warren Gateway segment is the first constructed trailhead on the Joe Louis Greenway, on the border of Detroit and Dearborn. It consists of a 4-acre park that sits west of Central Ave, and features a signature playscape, a pavilion with flexible community space, fitness equipment, green...
The Black Press has gained a powerful ally in the U.S. Senate, promising unwavering support for the historic voice of the African American community. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA), appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to complete the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's term, promises to be a transformative force in the United States Congress. During a Zoom call with publishers from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Sen. Butler expressed her dedication to ensuring the long-term viability...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement regarding Senate passage of HB 4568, lifting Michigan’s ban on hiring transportation for rides to the polls: “Every Michigander deserves equal access to the ballot. The state’s longstanding ban on hired transportation to the polls unfairly restricted the voting rights of seniors, people with disabilities, young voters, and anyone with transportation challenges. “Today, the Senate passed important legislation to overturn this discriminatory ban. I’m grateful for the leadershi...
