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LANSING - State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) was sworn in officially today as representative for the 6th House District for the 2019-2020 legislative session. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan's 100th Legislature. In response, Rep. Carter issued the following statement: "For too long, Michiganders have had to face rising auto insurance rates based on factors that have nothing to do with driving. I look forward to representing the people of the 6th District and... Full story
LANSING - Sen. Betty Jean Alexander (D–Detroit) took the oath of office today to serve the citizens of Michigan's 5th Senate District. "It's an honor to serve the people of Michigan's 5th Senate district, and it's time we have a representative who understands the struggles of living in difficult economic circumstances," Sen. Alexander said. "As a proud single mother of two, I know how tough it is to make ends meet, and we need to give hardworking, struggling families a fair shot to succeed. W... Full story
LANSING - State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) was sworn in officially today as representative for the 4th House District for the 2019-2020 legislative session. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan's 100th Legislature. In response, Rep. Robinson issued the following statement: "I begin this journey focused on issues important to the residents of Detroit and Hamtramck. Reforming our broken auto insurance system, defending the natural resources of our great state and... Full story
Marijuana is a green, strong-smelling plant that grows around the world. The leaves of the plant contain the chemical substance THC which medical researchers are finding more ways and means in treating a variety of illnesses and alleviating acute pain. Although marijuana is generally believed to be far less harmful than most drugs, it is not harmless. There are many studies that indicate that marijuana can do both physical and mental damage. There is also historical documentation that marijuana...
LANSING -- Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the first Executive Directive of her administration, Executive Directive 2019-1, to ensure any imminent threat to public health, safety or welfare is immediately reported, assessed, and investigated by department employees, department directors, and agency heads. Gov. Whitmer signing Executive Directive 2019-01"As governor, one of my principal duties is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all Michigan residents," said Whitmer. "I am... Full story
On November 29, 2018, I was sworn-in as the 18th person to represent the constituents in Michigan's 13th Congressional District and complete the term vacated by John Conyers, Jr. Residents in the District had not been represented in our nation's Capital for almost one year (359 days to be exact) due to former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's decision to avoid a special election. In addition, many Detroit residents, business, spiritual, labor and community leaders were concerned the term would... Full story
Climate change is not just a theory, it's as real as the air we breathe. Even though twenty percent of America's freshwater belongs to Michigan, the state's water emergencies aren't treated with the delicacy it deserves. Can we ever forget Flint, and how it's been suffering a legendary water crisis for about five years? Of course not, there are people still suffering today. The next climate challenge Michigan is facing is fracking. Fracking is defined by Google as the process of injecting... Full story
Martin Luther King Day is a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. It recognizes his efforts towards social equality and civil rights. Martin Luther King Jr was an advocate of equality, and recognized as a civil rights leader. There may be ceremonies and festivals in certain parts of the United States. The best way to offer tribute to Martin Luther King Jr is by donating time to local community centers or participating in equal rights movements. It is also beneficial to teach any children you may... Full story
Being a parent is a full-time job. It's not an easy one, and these days there are many who simply walk away from the responsibility. But take heart; there are those who are up to the challenge. Just ask Starfish Family Service's Susan Powers. Starfish Family Services is a non-profit agency which has been helping parents and families since 1963. Its mission states, "Strengthening families to create brighter futures for children." Powers works out of the agency's Dearborn Offices and manages and... Full story
Hamtramck, MI - This Thursday morning at 11 am, leaders will gather, at the Piast Institute in Hamtramck, to speak out against legislation that would allow for the increased dumping of fracking waste (specifically Tenorm) in Michigan. Reverend David Alexander Bullock of the Change Agent Consortium is calling on Governor Snyder to veto these bills. Reverend Bullock advises, "In the wake of the Flint water crisis, Governor Rick Snyder has the opportunity to get it right before he leaves office.... Full story
LANSING - This morning, during a marathon final session that lasted nearly 22 hours, the Michigan House rushed through legislation that will divert more than $141 million dollars away from the school aid fund in the first year. The move comes in the wake of numerous non-partisan reports that found that Michigan schools are underfunded by nearly $2,000 per pupil. The bill, HB 4991, passed without any Democratic support. In response to its passage, state Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-Detroit) issued... Full story
WASHINGTON – Early this morning, the U.S. federal government partially shut down following President Trump and his fellow Republican's failure to pass a budget. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) is working to reopen the government and help constituents during the shutdown. Despite controlling the House of Representatives, Senate and the White House, Republicans failed to do their job and pass even a short-term budget to keep the government open. President Donald Trump previously said he would be "... Full story
On December 19th, the U.S. Senate finally passed the first anti-lynching bill in history. The bill, entitled the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2018, was passed by a voice vote. Should it become law it would federally criminalize lynching, attempts to lynch and lynching conspiracies. The legislation was introduced in June 2018 by the three African American members of the U.S. Senate: Senators Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). Murder by mob rule and with... Full story
A Detroit coalition of community groups has demanded that trustees of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History cancel an exhibit showcasing Thomas Jefferson's Virginia slave plantation, Monticello. A spokesperson for the Black Legacy Coalition is questioning the museum's direction after the resignation of former CEO, Juanita Moore, who retired on July 1st after serving nearly 12 years at the helm of the museum. The Coalition is also calling for increased community representation... Full story
LANSING – Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer will be sworn in as Michigan's 49th governor on January 1, 2019. The ceremony, including the oath of office, will take place outside of the Capitol building in Lansing starting at 10:30 a.m. The theme for the inaugural celebration is "Building Bridges Together," underscoring the Governor-elect's commitment to working with a diverse group of stakeholders on the issues most important to Michigan citizens. Lieutenant Governor-elect Garlin Gilchrist II, S... Full story
One has to wonder whether or not we actually had midterm elections in 2018. The recent actions by Republican led state legislatures in Michigan and Wisconsin, and election controversy in North Carolina raise serious questions about maintaining the integrity of our electoral process. The actions now taken to undercut the election in the state of Michigan by the Republican dominated state legislature is more crooked than the great train robberies committed by Jesse and Frank James in the Missouri... Full story
Holiday time means holiday lights, pretty candles and more activity in the kitchen than usual. These can also mean greater risk for fire. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says that one out of every four home fires involving a Christmas tree is caused by electrical problems, usually from a damaged cord. Garden City Fire Marshal Brian Finneren agrees. Finneren says either using a damaged string of lights or overloading the wall plug are the main causes of electrical related Christma... Full story
The president of the Michigan Chapter of the National Action Network (NAN), the Rev. Charles Williams II, held a press conference on Monday, December 3, to address concerns about the practice of granting tax abatements to corporations and developers within the city of Detroit. Such incentives are awarded in the hopes that businesses will provide steady employment for the local community. Williams, flanked by NAN members and supporters and local retirees, called for a moratorium on tax... Full story
On November 6, Michigan voters passed Proposal 1 which legalized recreational marijuana in the state. When the law goes into effect on December 6, Marijuana will be regulated like tobacco products and alcoholic beverages in Michigan. Like alcohol, a person would have to be at least 21 years of age to use or purchase marijuana. And like tobacco, businesses and landlords would have the right to prohibit smoking marijuana on their property. And similar to the use of alcohol, smoking marijuana in... Full story
According to the United States Census Bureau, there are more than 2 million businesses in the country that are owned by African Americans. That statistic dispels a lot of rumors that African Americans are not successful in business. On the contrary, Black-owned businesses are a huge asset to the U.S. economy. But wait there's more! Here are 10 more little-known facts about Black businesses: LOCATION: #1 – The highest ratio of Black-owned businesses is in Washington, DC where 28% percent of A... Full story
The death of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30 was the impetus of much comment and debate on his legacy. Many kept their tributes to a focus on his incredible military service in World War II. Others focused on the simple fact that, compared to the unprecedented behavior of the current occupant of the White House, Bush represented a more respectful political time. Several Black journalists who worked around him and had a close up view of the man as an individual, shared memories... Full story
Style Detroit located at 18431 W. McNichols Rd. had its official Grand Opening this past weekend. The upscale store carries various array of men and women accessories. Some of their products include; shirts, ties, cufflinks, belts, scarfs, purses, hats, jewelry and other unique pieces. The store is located four blocks west of the Southfield Fwy. and they are open from Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm and on Monday and Tuesday by appointment only. Shop with a Smile, leave with a Style,... Full story
The FBI has released it's 2017 hate crimes statistics which revealed a 17 percent increase in incidents since 2016. In 2017 there were 8,493 victims and 6,307 known offenders. By comparison there were 7,509 victims and 5,727 known offenders in 2016, according to the data. "This report is a call to action – and we will heed that call," Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said in a statement. "The Department of Justice's top priority is to reduce violent crime in America, and hate crimes a... Full story
Siblings Tulsi and Mukumd appeared apprehensive on a recent Saturday morning. The brother and sister were with their parents at the Livonia Senior Citizens Center, where initial interviews for holiday assistance were being held by the Livonia Goodfellows. Livonia Goodfellows President Jodee Hall says that the financial woes of the parents need not be concerns for the children. In order for that to be the case, the Livonia Youth Commission, a civic organization which advocates for the needs of... Full story
The state of the Detroit Public School Community District is currently at a level where there is only one way to go and that is up. The PuLSE Institute's latest forum Race, Illiteracy and Poverty - Confronting the three evils of Public Education in Detroit was their next step at coming up with policies to keep the momentum going. The forum took place on November 14th in the auditorium at Denby High School which is located on the East side of Detroit. The panel included Dr. Nikolai Vitti,... Full story
