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Fifty-three years after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, the slain civil rights icon's legacy is easily seen in how his daughter has continued to fight for many of the same causes. Bernice A. King joined the children of late civil rights champions the Rev. C.T. Vivian, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, in blasting voter suppression laws that have cropped up since the 2020 election. In a letter, King, Al Vivian, and John-Miles Lewis took issue with corporate leaders who have done little or...
Michigan hit a 2021 high of COVID-19 cases numbers with 8,202 new cases Wednesday, according to numbers released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The new cases reported Wednesday is the 11th largest daily total since the coronavirus pandemic began, although the death numbers attached to the new case numbers is less than a third of those from the past surge. In the month of November, deaths averaged 74 a day in Michigan. Wednesday, only 10 new death were reported and the...
This past November, Ecorse resident Darcel Brown was sworn in as the Mayor Pro Tempore for the Ecorse City Council. The swearing-in was done via Zoom due to the pandemic, but it did not diminish the honor and dignity Brown felt as he assumed his fourth term on the city council serving as Mayor Pro Tem. Brown initially ran for city council in 2007 because he wanted to see a change in the negative image the city had endured. "I thought to myself, I want to see some change, some positive...
For too long, police have been seen as the solution for too many of Detroit's problems. The Police Department's (DPD) $327M budget consumes nearly 30% of the general fund monies and over the last four years their budget has increased dramatically without demonstrating a meaningful return. Contrary to popular opinion, increasing the Police Department budget has not translated into safer streets. While DPD's budget has ballooned by over $20M in recent years, there has not been a corresponding decr...
The Partnership for Progress with the Western Wayne County NAACP and the Conference of Western Wayne has continued to hold their Listening Tours amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth session was held virtually last month on March 18th. The relationships with the Police Chiefs, Directors of Public Safety, Mayors, community groups, the religious community and members of civil rights organizations have been tackling many issues that address systemic racism and improving police and community...
WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Health Department is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all residents of and anyone who works in Ecorse, Inkster, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Melvindale, and River Rouge aged 16 and older at clinics in Taylor and Livonia beginning April 8. Appointments are available by calling 1-866-610-3885. The toll-free number is managed in partnership with The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW). The Wayne County/THAW call center will be open weekdays starting Wednesday,...
The City of Detroit is adding significant vaccination capacity at TCF Center to accommodate an influx in appointments coming as a result of Monday's expansion of eligibility to any Detroit resident age 16 or older. Starting on Monday, people receiving their first dose will be able to receive it either in their car through the drive-up site, or by parking on the TCF rooftop deck and getting vaccinated inside the TCF Center itself, Mayor Mike Duggan said. The expansion to the indoor space will...
Inkster - The Board of Commissioners of the Inkster Housing Commission has named Aaron Cooper as the new executive director of the agency. Cooper brings a wealth of experience to this position having served as the Director of Asset Management for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Cleveland, Ohio, and in multiple capacities with Lucas Metropolitan Housing (LMH) in Toledo, Ohio. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice...
Cities through out Wayne County are working hard to stay on top of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they are all working in partnership with the County and State, each city has their own plans for keeping their residents safe. This week, we hear from Westland's Mayor, William Wild. TELEGRAM: What programs do you have or have had to get masks to your residents? MAYOR WILD: We are distributing free masks every day at City Hall and Jefferson Barns Community Center. We are distributing free masks at...
Lifelong Detroit resident Jonathan Kinloch was appointed to the Wayne County Commission this past January. Kinloch serves the Commission's 2nd District, which covers part of Detroit and was left vacant by the passing of Commissioner Jewel Ware in early December, 2020. The Wayne County Commission is the legislative branch of county government, fulfilling the duties of approving the county budget, enacting ordinances, and adopting rules and resolutions. Kinloch's previous experience includes...
1. It seems that the number of vaccines that Wayne County will receive is determined by the Governor's office. What is the plan to get people in Wayne County vaccinated? Wayne County is following the vaccine guidelines established by the State of Michigan as set by the Department of Health and Human Services. Right now, we are vaccinating seniors aged 65 years and older and people over the age of 50 with pre-existing conditions that make COVID-19 worse. As vaccine supply becomes more readily ava...
LANSING. - Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) today offered a resolution in the Michigan Senate and House, respectively, condemning the rise in hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and encouraging Michiganders to report hate crimes and discrimination. Senate Resolution 30 and House Resolution 61 come in response to an increase in hate crimes, hateful rhetoric, and hate incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic, and were adopted in both...
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer among both men and women combined in the United States. It's also the third most common cancer diagnosis in African Americans. This year alone according to the American Cancer Society, it's estimated that colon cancer will have 104,270 new cases and rectal cancer will have 45,230 new cases. Research shows that African Americans have the highest rate of colorectal cancer than any other racial group in the US and it's ravaging our community....
DETROIT,- State Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit) and state Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit) joined students, teachers, administrators and parents at Pershing High School on Monday to defend the right to read and call on lawmakers to approve $94.4 million to boost literacy efforts for Detroit children. "Our kids, regardless of where they live and go to school, deserve every opportunity to receive a good education putting them on the pathway to happiness and success," said Thanedar. "Literacy is a...
WESTLAND - The City of Westland has launched a new financial and community performance dashboard available at www.cityofwestland.com. The new dashboard, powered by Michigan-based Munetrix, provides an insider's look at the city's financial health by providing a convenient and easy-to-navigate portal for multi-year data regarding where the city's money comes from and where its spent. Also included on the dashboard are other relevant financial reports and community data insights. The launch has c...
Wayne County – Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is looking for 200 men and women to fill corrections officer vacancies at the three jails. The vacancies-resulting from retirements or other turnover-critically affect staffing levels in the facilities. In an effort to get folks hired fast, the Sheriff is spreading the word that we need those seeking employment to contact the agency so that their application may head to the top of the list. "While the staffing shortage we're facing is not n...
The saying "No news is good news" is rarely - if ever - true. According to Cambridge Dictionary, that statement is "said to make someone feel less worried when they have not received information about someone or something, because if something bad had happened, they would have been told about it." How many times have you found out too late that a loved one or friend has been battling cancer or going through a bitter divorce? There were things you wished you could have said or support you could h...
President Joe Biden eagerly awaits the final version of the American Rescue Plan, and is expected to sign the legislation into law by the end of the week. After passing in the Senate last weekend, the revised legislation was sent back to the U.S. House of Representatives for review and approval – a formality – before final passage by both chambers could be accomplished. The measure passed the House on Wednesday, and President Biden said he would sign the bill on Friday, which means that man...
LANSING - Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that supports the COVID-19 recovery plan she sent to the legislature in January. It includes key provisions of the governor's MI COVID Recovery Plan, including a $2.25/hour wage increase for direct care workers, $283 million in federal emergency rental assistance to help ensure people can stay in their homes, up to $110 million in federal funding for vaccine administration, and up to $555 million in federal funding for testing and...
WAYNE COUNTY - Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and an overwhelming demand for payment plans and appointments, the Wayne County Treasurer is extending the deadline for payment plan enrollment as well as foreclosure redemption until May 14, 2021. Taxpayers are encouraged to use the Wayne County Treasurer's Office online payment plan enrollment and remote payment methods throughout the redemption period. For taxpayer assistance and to make an appointment, taxpayers can contact our office by...
INK.STER, Ml. The Inkster Police Department is now in partnership with Hegira Health for "Community Outreach and Psychiatric Emergencies Program" or C.O.P.E. and Mobile Crisis Stabilization Team M.C.S. The Inkster Police Department has entered a partnership with Hegira Programs, Inc. to have them assist our agency with psychiatric emergencies as they pertain to residents of adult foster care facilities (A.F.C. homes) and private residences in the City of lnkster. This new program will allow the... Full story
Ford Field is becoming one of 20 mass vaccination sites in the country. Detroit was a COVID hot spot in 2020, but will now help protect thousands against coronavirus. Michigan residents can register for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field with the site set to officially open on March 24. There is no cost for the vaccine. Insurance is not needed and parking will be provided. "Because the State of Michigan is using the CDC's vulnerability index, prioritizing people who are getting...
Women's History Month is a legally declared international celebration honoring the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. Since 1987, it has been observed annually in March in the United States. As declared annually by a presidential proclamation, Women's History Month in the United States is dedicated to reflecting on the numerous but often-overlooked contributions of women such as Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks to American history from...
Women's Informal Network (WIN) has been empowering African American women in metropolitan Detroit since 1992. WIN will host its 23rd Women's History Month Celebration honoring "The Most Influential African American Women in Metropolitan Detroit." These inspirational women are being honored for their exemplary success in their chosen professions, leadership qualities, and community involvement. The theme is "Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced", and the Keynote Speaker is Rhonda...
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the men and women who built it did not learn the skills overnight. These people centuries ago belonged to a special, underrecognized, but omnipotent group of individuals. This group still exists and thrives in the world we inhibit today. Engineers are the aforementioned club that has built Rome, and everything else around it. It did not happen in a day, but Russell Hughes has earned the title of engineer. He grew up spending time across River Rouge and Ecorse. R...
