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In her historic speech accepting the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic party, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced her family - among them her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, "The Divine Nine" and others from historically Black colleges and universities. The California Democrat's shout-out echoed worldwide. As the first HBCU graduate and the first member of a historically black greek letter organization named to a major party ticket, Harris' nomination has created a groundswell of...
LANSING. -- Today, the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approved the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency's application for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payment to Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits. "This is good news for the thousands of Michiganders who are still without work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's still a short term band aid that falls short of what's needed," said Governor Whitmer. "We need the...
LANSING - . – Last week, the State of Michigan agreed to a $600 million settlement of the civil lawsuits brought against the State of Michigan by Flint residents after the water supply for the City of Flint was switched to the Flint River on April 25, 2014. From our first month in office, Attorney General Nessel and I made it clear to our teams that even though we inherited this situation, it was our responsibility to achieve the best possible settlement for the children and families of Flint ...
Do you have a Drop Box? Would you like one? Those were the questions that Ecorse City Clerk, Dana Hughes heard over a month ago from a call from a representative from Wayne County. She knew that the residents of Ecorse would benefit from having a safe and convenient way for them to participate in the Election process. So she answered the questions as part of a survey so she thought. She found out on Friday, August 14th that not only was it survey, it was her answer to first questions asked that...
LANSING, – Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving the state, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today. Low-income residents, seniors, schools and homeless shelters will benefit from the MI Mask Aid partnership that is part of the Mask Up Michigan campaign. "Michigan needs to continue to 'mask up' to protect us all from COVID-19," G...
This year marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment ostensibly gave women the right to vote. The milestone came after decades of fighting, sacrifice and even death, and was followed by movements to secure the vote for all women. St. Mary's University professor Teresa Van Hoy says in 2020 the importance of the vote has come full circle. "The 19th Amendment ensured the vote for women in the United States, Black women and white women. We're celebrating. This is a wonderful moment. But the Black...
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he is suspending changes to mail service that raised concerns over slow delivery of ballots in the fall election after President Donald Trump criticized the vote-by-mail process. DeJoy, in an emailed news release Tuesday, cited "some longstanding operational initiatives" that predate his arrival "that have been raised as areas of concern as the nation prepares to hold an election in the midst of a devastating pandemic." "To avoid even the appearance of any...
NEW YORK (AP) - Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him "in over his head" and warning that the nation's mounting crises would only get worse if he's re-elected over Joe Biden. "Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," she said. "He cannot meet this moment. He simply cannot be who we need him to be for us." Trump pushed back Tuesday, taunting on Twitter that someone...
Black people, in America have been fighting for the rights and resources to own business since the day our chains were taken off. Black businesses are important to the communities they are meant to serve. Black owned businesses create a skill building infrastructure that gives employment, boosts the economy, and fulfills the needs of the community. Practicing business as a black person in America has never been an easy thing to do. Most of the same hurdles that apply in education, healthcare,...
California Sen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's choice for vice president. Following months of speculation and debate over whether Biden should pick a Black woman as his running mate. Harris was named Tuesday as Biden's choice. Biden reportedly had called Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), former Ambassador Susan Rice, and three other candidates to inform them on Tuesday morning that they were not his pick. Harris had routinely been seen as the top pick, but her clashes with Biden during the Democratic...
A candlelight vigil was held in Dearborn Friday evening, August 7, to honor the lives lost in a massive explosion in a Beirut port earlier in the week. The vigil was held in the parking lot of the Dearborn Police Department and allowed distressed Lebanese Americans along with other local residents to express their grief. "The point of this evening is to show support, to stand heart to heart with our fellow Lebanese people who are suffering from what happened recently in Beirut," said the...
DETROIT – This morning, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s primary election: “The 13th Congressional District raised me, and it is an honor to represent my neighbors in the United States House of Representatives. This re-election campaign took place during unprecedented times and involved us showing up for others and making sure our people had what they needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic while demanding change and the end to systemic racism. "We hit the ground running during my fi...
Special website for virtual march on 57th anniversary of "I Have a Dream" speech to advance a bold Black agenda; honor the legacy of John Lewis; mobilize the vote BALTIMORE - Today, the NAACP officially launched a new special website (2020march.com) for the 2020 Virtual March on Washington, which is being organized in partnership with National Action Network and a coalition of civil rights partners-along with Martin Luther King, III and the families of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Ahmaud...
Over 2.5 million Michigan voters participated in Tuesday's election, a record turnout for an August primary. About two-thirds of voters used an absentee ballot, another record. Tuesday's vote total was 2,515,882. That's 13% higher than the previous record of 2,2 million set in the 2018 August primary -- and 79% higher than the 1.4 million ballots cast in August 2016. This week's number also exceeded the 2.3 million ballots cast in the March presidential primary. The large numbers of voters...
The president decides to only federally fund guard activities at 75%, leaving states with additional costs LANSING. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after President Trump granted her request that he authorize the use of Michigan National Guard forces for COVID-19 response through December 31, 2020. Title 32 authority, which allows director confirmed Monday in a statement. That includes critical door-knocking efforts and collecting responses online, over the...
On Friday, July 24, youth from Detroit and several downriver communities participated in Youth Against Racism. The event was promoted as a peaceful protest for youth, providing a safe space for them to tell stories, share ideas, and support the notion that black lives matter. The Youth Against Racism rally took place at the Dearborn Heights Police Department's parking lot, where children and their parents gathered beginning at 5 p.m. to make their own signs to carry during the peaceful protest...
Already frustrated with late, delayed or lost mail? Residents who depend on the U.S. Postal Service can expect even more frustration. As first reported by the Associated Press, mail deliveries could be delayed by a day or more under cost-cutting efforts being imposed by the new postmaster general. "The plan eliminates overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and says employees must adopt a different mindset to ensure the Postal Service's survival during the coronavirus pandemic," The...
On Friday, August 7 2020 at 11:30am the Inkster Police Department invites you to join them for otheir annual memorial service as they honor the four officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of Inkster. Officer Kenneth Woodmore, Sergeant Ira Parker, Officer Clay Hoover, and Officer Daniel Dubiel. Social distancing will be maintained and the public is welcome join us at the police department for the memorial service with food and refreshments to follow. Officer Daniel...
Ecorse High School was the site of the district's grand re-opening of its outdoor track facility on Saturday, July 11. The track had been resurfaced as part of the district's commitment to improvement in the schools. A pre-event mixer which included a light dinner was held for educational partners of the district and esteemed alumni. Masks were required and social distancing rules were in effect. The district's track facility is named in honor of James Bibbs, an alumnus of Ecorse Schools, who...
In my introductory column a few weeks back I described the amazing experience of growing up on the Southwest Side. What I did not emphasize was how the families of River Rouge, Ecorse and Detroit 48217 came together to build a tight-knit, loving community that felt like one big extended family. The good old days are behind us, but that does not mean wonderful times are not ahead for our combined communities. Like many urban areas, we are struggling with crime, a shrinking tax base and concern...
The Census Committee for the city of Inkster hosted a Cruise for the Count event on July 3. Curtisene Barge, Census Coordinator for the city of Inkster, says the goal of the event was to raise awareness of the importance of participating in the 2020 Census and to let people know it's not too late to participate. Barge says some people may think the April 1 deadline set by the Census Bureau means that it's too late to participate if they have not yet returned their census information. "Well, the...
On the outside looking in; The United States justice system seems to be the farthest thing from a "system of justice. Every American. Directly or indirectly has, or will have their experiences with the justice system. It's part of your natural right and experience as an American. Justice has differed and evolved over time. But justice's simplest deduction has not changed; everyone gets what they deserve. The word system is defined on Google as "A set of things working together as parts of a...
Western Wayne County NAACP, local police and elected leaders invite your participation in an initial discussion among members of the Western Wayne community. Using a "fishbowl" discussion format, an opportunity to share and listen will begin our efforts in advancing the progress in our community. Fishbowl discussions are strategic in allowing participants to engage with each other. The discussion will be moderated by an independent facilitator. Following registration, you will be contacted by...
On Friday, July 10, in response to rising COVID-19 cases in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order requiring individuals to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. The order, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 13, also requires businesses that are open to the public to refuse entry and service to those who fail to comply. Businesses must also post signs at all entrances instructing customers of their legal obligation to wear a face...
This month, Michigan drivers, who have paid the highest auto insurance rates in the country, will be able to cut their auto insurance costs. On May 30, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan no-fault auto insurance reform legislation to provide insurance coverage options, lower rates for Michigan drivers, and strengthen consumer protections. On July 2, 2020, many changes to the state's no-fault auto insurance law took effect. The new law allows drivers to choose the amount of medical...
