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In November, Westland residents voted to retain their mayor, reelecting Mayor William Wild to lead the city for a fourth term. Wild was first appointed mayor in 2007 and has consistently proven his ability to lead, providing enhanced city services, safer neighborhoods, and a revived business district. Wild's background as a business owner has given him an edge with finances. The city recently celebrated its 15th consecutive balanced budget. Wild says, "I think it's easy to say you're going to...
Imagine having a normal December day, snow on the ground, hot cocoa on the stove and joyful spirits as everyone prepares for the holidays. To some that would be the best day possible, but what if that day took a tragic turn because one of your loved ones suddenly vanished. That was a burden the family and friends of River Rouge native, Jennifer Blackmon was forced to bear. Last year on December 22, 2020, Blackmon never showed up to work or returned home. That was very unlike her being a mother...
In an announcement that has provided a jolt to the 2022 midterm elections, Stacey Abrams said she’s running for governor of the Peach State. The race, which could mean a second dual between Abrams and Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, promises to catapult Democrats into the position of favorites. A Democrat and noted voting rights advocate, Abrams lost to Kemp by just over one percentage point in their controversial 2018 battle. Her activism helped Democrats claim the majority in the U.S. Senate when...
If you are unable to pay your Wayne County property taxes to prevent the loss of your home for tax foreclosure you may be able to get financial assistance and free legal help. Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (833) 742-1513 https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/emergency-rental-assistance.aspx The Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is available to landlords and their renters within Wayne County who have been financially impacted by the COVID-...
After nearly two years of pain, suffering, and wondering if the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery would pay for their heinous crime, the 25-year-old's family finally received justice. A Glynn County, Georgia, convicted Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan of felony murder. "Guilty. Guilty. Guilty," civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump exclaimed. "Nothing will bring back Ahmaud, but his family will have some peace knowing the men who killed him will remain behind bars and can never...
The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) today announced its decision to hire Michigan native Kelley Kuhn as its new President & CEO, effective January 1. Kuhn, who currently serves as MNA Vice President, replaces outgoing MNA executive Donna Murray-Brown, whose departure was prompted by a spousal job change that will take her family out of state. "We couldn't be more excited about MNA's future under Kelley's leadership," said MNA board chair Scott Schropp. "Our national search brought in more...
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced a set of reforms to the federal procurement process to help meet an ambitious target of increasing the share of federal contracts to small, disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) advance the President's Management Agenda and increase opportunity for all underserved businesses. The actions announced on Thursday, December 2, include for the first time, asking agencies to increase their goals so that governmentwide spending results in 11...
Call her Madam President. Vice President Kamala Harris received presidential powers on Friday to occupy the commander-in-chief role while President Joe Biden underwent a colonoscopy. Because the procedure requires anesthesia, the transfer of powers was deemed necessary. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki remarked that the president underwent the procedure at Walter Reed Medical Center as part of his yearly health checkup. She said the transfer of power isn't unusual nor unprecedented. "As was...
If you've traveled down Southfield Road or Outer Drive just east of Jefferson Avenue these past few months, no doubt you encountered the nemesis of Michigan drivers: orange construction barrels. While they are a frustrating delay as you attempt to reach your destination, orange barrels are indicators of government funds at work. Ecorse Mayor Lamar Tidwell explains the city worked with Wayne County and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to accomplish the work badly needed along the...
Kyle Rittenhouse escaped punishment in the shooting deaths of two men during the unrest that followed the 2020 police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The jury deliberated for about four days, before issuing unanimous verdicts on all counts. The jury considered five charges against the now 18-year-old: First-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon – or that Rittenhouse recklessly caused the death of Rosenbaum under circumstances that showed utter disregard for human l...
The Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is available to landlords and their renters within Wayne County who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, who are experiencing housing instability, and whose household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). The applicant must be applying for a residence in Wayne County (excluding Detroit). WHAT types of assistance are available: Assistance is available for rent as well as for utilities. Utility...
INKSTER,– The Inkster Housing Commission is pleased to announce that it received the initial approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a program that will make significant improvements to their public housing. The program, known as Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), seeks to preserve affordable housing. Public housing across the country needs more than $26 billion in repairs and many public housing agencies do not have enough money to keep units in good c...
Speeding is a primary factor in accidents. To counter that problem there are traffic calming tools; speed limits, round abouts, signs, speed humps and speed bumps are among strategies to calm traffic. "It's uncomfortable for drivers and can also cause damages to your car," says Detroit resident Meach. He is talking about the speed humps that are on every street like liquor stores in the city of Detroit. Detroit plans to close out the year with 5,200 speed humps completed. Plenty of research...
At the end of this year, the city of Livonia will bid farewell to its Chief of Police Curtis Caid. Caid is set to retire following a 42-year career in law enforcement including 10 years as chief of police. "It's been an honor, a blessing to serve this community, and not just the community, the way I envision it is the region. The city of Livonia, we're one of the biggest police departments in Wayne County and one of the largest municipal police departments in the state of Michigan," he says, add...
After 33 days of #Blackburntakeover, Howard University's protest has ended. October 12, 2021 students of the #livemovement and affiliates entered into the campus social hub and main cafeteria intending to remain seated until their demands as followed were met: 1. In-person town hall with President Wayne A.I. Fredrick and administration, 2. Permanently reinstate all affiliate Board of Trustee (students, alumni and faculty) seats, 3. President Frederick and Trustee Board meet with student leaders...
The COVID-19 Pandemic is into it's 2nd year. Many people have lost their loved ones to this virus and the way we conduct business has forever changed. Not only has the manner in which we conduct business changed, the way that we fellowship with our families, show love to our friends and even the normal handshake has changed. The CDC recommends that adults take the vaccinations and recently, vaccinations have been approved for kids as young as 5 years old. We know that people listen to their...
Living through the Covid 19 Pandemic has shed a light on many issues that affect peoples' well being. Several groups came together to host a Town Hall that allowed participants to have a conversation about how stress, the pandemic and self-medication has affected their mental wellness. This was a time for the panelist to share their life lessons with the participants, thus opening a line of true dialogue. The discussion started with the fact that many detrimental issues are on the rise in our...
The results of the November 2nd General election for cities in Western Wayne County. Detroit mayor Mike Duggan Detroit clerk Janice M. Winfrey Detroit council member at large Coleman A. Young Jr. Mary Waters Detroit council member - District 1 James Tate Jr. Detroit council member - District 2 Angela Whitfield Calloway Detroit council member - District 4 Latisha Johnson Detroit council member - District 6 Gabriela Santiago-Romero Detroit council member - District 7 Fred Durhal Detroit police...
There is less than a week to go until the 2021 General Election, but the shenanigans are going on in Romulus. It's no surprise that election signs have come up missing in Detroit and Romulus. That seems to happen during most campaigns, and the guilty persons are seldom caught. But in Romulus, the campaign signs of councilwoman Virginia Williams and Mayoral candidate Alan Lambert have been vandalized with spray paint. This isn't the first time that Councilwoman Virginia Williams has been the...
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) voted October 11, 2021 to approve ten proposed maps for upcoming public hearings. There are four Congressional maps, three state Senate maps, and three state House of Representatives maps proposed. The MICRC maps violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA) because present percentages of minority voters have to be maintained to preserve a minority's ability to elect a candidate of its choice. Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have changed the college landscape and have provided a significant return on investment. Our country cannot reach its goals without strong, viable, sustainable HBCUs – goals necessary to close the education gap, health, wealth and economic gaps. HBCUs were founded to educate the newly freed slaves, and have fulfilled this mission with limited resources, discrimination in funding, and inadequate facilities. At HBCUs we see Black excellence a...
It's been brought to our attention that the City of Romulus has language on the November 2nd ballot to allow for publication of notices in two electronic sites OR a newspaper of record. We urge you to vote "no" on this proposal and preserve transparency and accountability in your local government. A similar version of this language has been introduced in each legislative session in Michigan for the past 12 years and has failed. Why? Because then, as now, it is a bad idea. From the very start,...
There is still time to learn about the candidates that will be on the November 2nd General Election ballot. The election is less than three week's away. This week's candidates featured in the 'Getting to know your Candidates' are Amanda Jaczkowski City: Hamtramck; Mary Waters City: Detroit and Lynn Blasey City: Hamtramck Name: Amanda Jaczkowski City: Hamtramck Candidate Title/Position: Hamtramck City Council 1.What are your personal goals once elected? My goal is to represent all the citizens...
It's been 13 years since Natalie Wilson and her sister-in-law Derrica Wilson founded the Black and Missing Foundation to help bring attention and closure to the ever-growing number of cases in minority communities. The estimated number of missing persons is simultaneously incomplete and cringeworthy. One count suggests that of the more than 600,000 individuals currently reported missing, more than 200,000 are individuals of color. Still, the Wilsons forge ahead....
Wayne County, Mich. - As of Tuesday, 70% of Wayne County residents (excluding Detroiters) have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The 70% goal set by President Biden is seen by health officials as a crucial step toward getting a vast majority of our residents vaccinated. Wayne County is only the sixth jurisdiction in the state to achieve this status and the second major county. This accomplishment is a major milestone for the county; yet we cannot become lax in the response to COVID-19, especially with a constant rise in cases...
