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(StatePoint) Children and teens can be moody, but when signs of mental health troubles last for weeks, don't assume it's just a passing mood. Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. children, teens and young adults ages 10-24, and rates have been on the rise. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all teens be screened for suicide risk starting at age 12. While no single cause has been identified, suicide is often preceded by depression that is undiagnosed or untreated. Most y...
In a Black History Month event at the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the descendants of some of the most influential civil rights leaders from the 1950s and '60s, along with other foundational historical figures. The gathering marked the first time many of those families convened in the same room. Prominent figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Emmett Till, Thomas Jefferson, and Sall...
There was standing room only in the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center as residents of the city of Inkster filled the meeting space to capacity. Those who arrived late were in a bit of a shock, as they witnessed fellow residents and others, sitting and chatting with each other. A true sense of community filled the space, as people seemed to be neighbors, friends and/or family. Prior to the mayor's address, residents and those who were in the meeting space were met with a brief program beginning...
On Thursday, February 1, the Inkster Police Department held its first ever Chat With the Chief event to give residents an opportunity to meet and talk with the city's new police chief, Tamika Jenkins. The event was held at the Booker Dozier Recreation Center and included a community dinner and raffle and was supported by the attendance of members of four of Inkster's neighboring police agencies, including the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. Jenkins had previously served at the Inkster Police...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) orchestrated a transformative Town Hall between Black and Jewish leaders at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, creating a pivotal moment during the trade association's 2024 Midwinter Training Conference. The NNPA is a trade association representing the more than 250 African American-owned newspapers and media companies that comprise the original Black Press of America. The objective of the...
Three Black American reservists from the 926th Engineer Brigade, based at Fort Moore, Georgia, lost their lives in a drone attack on a U.S. base near the Jordan-Syria border. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh identified the fallen soldiers as Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Georgia; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Georgia; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Georgia. The tragedy occurred at the logistics support base at Tower 22 of the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement opposing H.R. 7024: "I oppose this GOP-led bill that gives billions of dollars in tax breaks to the rich, while leaving behind millions of children living in poverty. Our families deserve so much better than a bill that trades massive tax breaks for the richest Americans for crumbs for a fraction of the poorest children in our country. In the first year, the richest 120,000 households would get a...
The Detroit Lions! Winners or Losers? That’s your call to make. At the end of the day, the fact remains that the Detroit Lions did some amazing work this season. Making it to the NFC Championship game is major! So, no matter how you feel about the final results, there’s always next year to try it again. Keep your hopes that we make it all the way. Now, here’s an interesting fact, did you know that the city of Detroit, is the only place where the Sea of Honolulu exist? Think about it. Eithe...
INKSTER, Michigan, Jan. 25, 2024 - The Inkster Housing Commission (IHC) today announced the departure of its esteemed CEO and President, Aaron Cooper, who will be leaving the organization to pursue a new opportunity. Mr. Cooper has been an invaluable asset to the IHC, and his dedicated service and leadership will be greatly missed. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Cooper for his exceptional contributions and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. "During Mr. Cooper's tenure, the...
A new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website, has found that the racial wealth gap in the United States is alive and well. The report, titled "2024's States with the Biggest & Smallest Wealth Gaps by Race/Ethnicity," compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 21 key metrics, ranging from the median household income gap to the unemployment rate gap. The report found that the median household wealth for Black Americans is just $14,100, compared to $187,300 for...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Training Conference, which begins on Wednesday, January 24, at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Representing 250 African American-owned newspapers and media companies in the United States, NNPA's theme for this year's conference is "Empowering in 2024: The Black Press, The Black Vote, and Black America." The four-day interchange promises attendees valuable insights into...
President Biden has announced a proposal to dramatically reduce the cost of overdrawing a bank account. The initiative targets what it views as unnecessary financial burdens on consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The proposed regulation could cap the overdrawn account fee at $3, which would represent a significant difference from the current banking landscape where fees can soar to as much as $39. "When companies sneak hidden junk fees into families' bills, it can take...
With 2024 being the biggest election year in history - as over 70 countries with over four billion people send citizens to the polls - the role of diaspora is more crucial than ever. At a Friday, January 12 Ethnic Media Services briefing, speakers discussed how AI and social media spread disinformation among diaspora groups, and shared how diaspora communities will engage with elections in their home lands of Mexico, India and Taiwan. Diaspora and voting "The right to vote is one of the main dem...
During his short life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stepped on all kinds of powerful toes in his fight for civil rights, and he was a courageous and determined leader who refused to let prison or violence sway his end mission. He also never lost sight of the fact that civil rights-addressing racial and economic injustice-were inextricable from liberation, freedom, equality, and world peace. As the founding leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Dr. King led a nonviolent...
The president asserted that his administration's SAVE plan has helped 3.6 million Americans by canceling their student debt. Again, attempting to fulfill a key promise made during his 2020 campaign, President Joe Biden announced the accelerated implementation of a crucial provision under the Student Aid for Voluntary Education (SAVE) plan. The president reaffirmed his commitment to reforming the student loan system and ensuring that higher education remains a pathway to the middle class, "not a...
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....
