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The most recent Israeli airstrike, which victimized a World Central Kitchen-operated aid convoy, has sparked international outrage and increased calls for an immediate ceasefire as tensions between Israel and Gaza rise. The attack, resulting in the deaths of seven humanitarian workers, has drawn condemnation from global leaders and humanitarian organizations, highlighting the pressing need to halt the violence and protect innocent lives. The aid workers, representing multiple nationalities,...
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting stricter limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions through 2032 and giving automakers an additional three years to meet them. The Biden administration's plan to reach net-zero vehicle emissions came out almost a year ago. The auto industry's lower-than-expected profits are partly attributed to the compliance requirements for new electric vehicles under the previous EPA standards. Matthew Davis, vice president of federal policy for the League of...
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Municipal League honored the Elected Officials Academy (EOA) 2024 Graduates on March 13 at the League's Capital Conference in Lansing. The EOA is an ongoing four-level program that educates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of public servant. The voluntary program was created in 1997 by a board of elected officials working with League staff. "Congratulations t...
Amidst escalating turmoil in Haiti, a recent exodus of U.S. citizens fleeing the violence underscores broader concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Caribbean nation. As conflict rages on in regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe, voices like Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, emphasize the need for global attention to the suffering of people worldwide, including those in Haiti. "A lot of people are concerned about...
Dearborn, MI – On Tuesday, March 12, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans delivered his annual State of the County Address at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan, to a packed house of state, city, regional, and county officials, as well as friends and family. He spoke about the milestones and many achievements of Wayne County over the past year, as well as his vision for the future. "We recently passed our ninth balanced budget, a $2.2 billion budget that invest...
In a press briefing on Thursday, February 29, Senate leaders, alongside civil rights advocates, announced the reintroduction of S.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, aimed at safeguarding voting rights and fortifying the nation's democratic foundations. According to U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on March 12 to discuss the growing threats to voting rights and the need for federal voting safeguards. Leaders said as...
Dearborn, MI – On Tuesday, March 12, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans delivered his annual State of the County Address at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan, to a packed house of state, city, regional, and county officials, as well as friends and family. He spoke about the milestones and many achievements of Wayne County over the past year, as well as his vision for the future. "We recently passed our ninth balanced budget, a $2.2 billion budget that invest...
March 11, 2024 If you have not heard, Gen Z (also referred to as Zoomers), those people born between 1997 and 2013 have been using their "ghosting" powers to not show up for interviews with employers or even going through the interview process, getting the job, and then not showing up for their new job without the courtesy of even a phone call – not cool. This behavior is predominantly attributed to Gen Z but has also been picked up by their next generation elders too – the Millennials. Millenni...
Consistent with their active constructive engagement with law enforcement agencies and other government agencies, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held their first of year 2024 "Meet, Greet and Open Conversation" on Wednesday, February 21st in Detroit. The session hosted over eighty members of diverse groups that included invited community members, civic, religious, activities, educators, lawyers, members of the bench, and representatives of la...
To help commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris stood alongside activists and community leaders on the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where she used the occasion to mark history and to call for a ceasefire in the Middle East. "People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane, and our common humanity compels us to act," the vice president declared to cheers. "The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of a...
(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...
