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Vice President Kamala Harris decisively took control of the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, delivering a performance that put Trump on the defensive for much of the evening. Moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC News kept a tight handle on the debate, significantly improving from CNN's June handling of Trump and President Joe Biden. The debate began with a surprise as Harris approached Trump to shake his hand and introduce...
Michigan's most vulnerable communities are receiving federal funding to fight the devastating effects of climate change. It's part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This spring, Michigan was awarded $156 million to use as grants, which is the largest initiative of its kind in history. The goal is to strengthen the nation's economic competitiveness and advance energy independence, while at the same time reducing energy costs in historically underserved communities. Shalanda H....
Dearborn, Mich., October 8, 2024 –The Western Wayne County NAACP will hold its 27th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner at Fairlane Banquet Center, 700 Town Center Drive in Dearborn, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Serving as 2024 Honorary Chairs are Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive, and Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, M.D., founder of the World Peace Association, a non-profit organization providing community service, bridge building, and promoting peace. Elected as Wayne County executive in 2015, Evans' l...
Since taking on the role of mayor once again in the city of Inkster, Byron Nolen says his goal is to grow the city and its ability to provide essential services to improve the lives of residents there. Nolen was sworn in as Mayor of Inkster in January, after incumbent Mayor Patrick Wimberly lost his re-election bid last November. Nolen says economic development is key to the city's success and cites recent and ongoing improvements at Inkster's two Wayne County Parks, Colonial Park and Inkster...
Mayor Mike Duggan and several members of City Council rolled out a dramatic change in the way new affordable housing projects are approved, with the goal of making Detroit the easiest community in Michigan to build affordable housing. "We have built or preserved $1 billion in affordable housing units in the last 5 years, but the way our population is growing and rents are rising, we have to build another $1 billion to keep long-time Detroiters from priced out of the city," Mayor Duggan said....
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 17, 2024 - Members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) spent time last week in Washington, D.C., at the 53rd Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. As Black legislators, leaders, influencers, movers and makers from across the country convened to talk about the policies that impact Black communities, MLBC members took the concerns from their communities and Michigan legislative victories on the road to the nation's capital. Members of the MLBC...
DETROIT – Wayne County has surpassed its milestone of $100 million in PACE financing for energy-efficient projects. This remarkable achievement is a reflection of Wayne County's successful utilization of the PACE program to mobilize private capital for the development of eco-friendly buildings. The PACE program provides financing for sustainable economic development projects which could be used toward installing environmentally friendly HVAC systems, windows, solar panels, and the like. This p...
(StatePoint) Scammers are getting better at what they do all the time. According to the Data Book, Americans reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, a full $1 billion more than in 2022. While anyone can be a victim, elderly people are often targeted, as they are presumed to have more savings. According to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, you can help safeguard your financial future with these tips: Slow Down From romance scams to debt and IRS scams, many scammers use...
As Michigan gears up for November's pivotal presidential election, the League of Women Voters of Michigan is ramping up efforts to make this National Voter Registration Day more successful than ever. The nonpartisan group has launched a series of voter drives across the state. Paula Bowman, co-president of the league, noted when it is a presidential election year, public interest in voting typically increases and as a result, her organization has received invitations to set up registration...
Detroit, MI. August 29, 2024 – Wayne County officials will officially open the doors, on Tuesday, September 3, to the newly completed Wayne County Criminal Justice Center (CJC), a state-of-the-art facility that marks a significant milestone in the county's criminal justice system. The project which spans over 11 acres and more than one million square feet across seven buildings, is now fully operational. "The opening of the Criminal Justice Center ushers in a new era of justice for Wayne C...
SMART Week August 26–30, 2024 marks the first annual SMART Week - a time when we come together to spread the word on the critical importance of secure gun storage to prevent gun violence. One of the smartest things adults can do to keep kids, classrooms, and communities safe from gun violence is raise awareness about secure gun storage. SMART Week is all about educating communities on the simple steps that everyone - gun owners and non-gun owners alike - can take right now to prevent gun v...
Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is drawing intense criticism for its choice of rally locations-towns with deeply racist histories known as "sundown towns." These communities, where Black people were historically prohibited after sunset through intimidation, violence, discriminatory laws, and lynching, remain predominantly white. Trump's decision to hold rallies in these locations is raising alarms, especially given his long history of stirring racial tensions and his open embrace of...
Encouraged, excited, and empowered, are words that can be used to describe Michiganders, after attending Detroit Rallies of VP, Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Detroit, has been visited by many different leaders; politicians, UAW President, state and local government officials, just to name a few. The visit from VP Harris and Governor Tim Walz was one to remember. It was clear that the message that was conveyed to attendees, left many engaged supporters, ready to work and to continue with...
There has to be a better way of handling and disposing of hazardous waste and toxic chemicals that doesn't always involve those highly unwelcome materials finding their way into Wayne County. While I understand that those materials have to go somewhere, and few if any public officials are willing to welcome toxic waste with open arms, there needs to be a solution, through new policy or legislation, that doesn't equal Wayne County as dumping ground for what no one else wants. Because that is an a...
CHICAGO - At the Democratic National Convention, a cadre of leading Democratic women took the stage, unleashing a barrage of critiques against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, framed by the Republicans' notorious record on women's issues. The stark differences in vision and values of the twice-impeached and 34-times convicted former president, his vice presidential nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her surrogates were on full display in Chicago. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has learned that Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate after much speculation and a whirlwind of last-minute vetting and interviewing candidates. As of Monday, August 4, reports suggested that Harris had narrowed her choices to Walz and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Other considered candidates include Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Arizona...
Democrats held their first press conference in Michigan, in support of Vice President, Kamala Harris. Michigan's Speaker of the House Joe Tate, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, and Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield along with State Representative Stephanie Young and others spoke about the future of America's democracy. They also spoke about their endorsement of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. During the press conference, a stark contrast between VP,...
In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, bowing to mounting pressure from within his own party. This decision comes after a growing number of Democratic Party members voiced concerns that Biden's candidacy was jeopardizing their chances of keeping the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump out of the White House. President Biden, who faced intense scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance last month, made the announcement...
The race to the White House is in full effect. Every voice, every supporter and every vote counts. That is exactly what last week's rally was about. President Joe Biden, who is both candidate and Commander-in-Chief, spoke to supporters in Detroit. Having had more than 2,000 people in attendance, Detroit's Renaissance High School, located at 6565 W. Outer Drive, was packed to capacity. Fire marshals, EMT's, Detroit Police, and the Secret Service were all actively working to ensure the safety of a...
(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC - Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2022 Homicide Data, a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study shows that in 2022 there were 13,466 Black homicide victims in the United States and that 87.4 percent of these victims were killed with guns. Black Americans represented 13.6 percent of the U.S. population that year yet...
Black adults in the United States often develop distinctive coping skills by adulthood to handle the chronic stress of racism, according to a new survey by Duke University researchers. The study, as reported by Duke Today, suggests that these coping mechanisms are not typically found in their white counterparts, highlighting the unique resilience cultivated through lived experiences of racial discrimination. The study identifies that social support and religion are among the most common coping...
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from September 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026, due to country conditions in Yemen that prevent individuals from safely returning. After consultation with interagency partners, Secretary Mayorkas determined that an 18-month extension and redesignation of Yemen for TPS is warranted because ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and t...
River Rouge - The EPA has been working diligently for approximately four months to eliminate the contaminated soil from some areas of Belanger Park. There were many steps that had to be taken to get to this point. The Just Transition Team – MI has been engaged in learning the process as it directly ties into their efforts to educate the community and fight for Environmental Justice issues. To keep the community informed on the process of elimating the contamination at the park, Mayor William C...
As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that reshaped American society by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment's promise of "equal protection of the laws." Due to widespread opposition to desegregation and the assassination of civil rights a...
On any given day, it wouldn't be surprising to see Orlando Bailey knocking on people's doors as he navigates Detroit's neighborhoods. As the former director of engagement for BridgeDetroit - a digital, nonprofit news site - he was conversing with Detroiters about what they want to see covered in the media. It's an approach that was born partly out of exasperation: BridgeDetroit's founders desired media coverage that reflected the city's demographics and residents' priorities. So, they built a...
