Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 251
I woke up on Wednesday morning like many of my friends. It was filled with a little anxiety, exhaustion, disbelief and a little anger. I had fallen asleep with the TV, so when I woke up, I heard Donald Trump giving his acceptance speech. I kinda had the feeling that Vice-President Kamala Harris was going to come up short as the vote totals were coming in before I dozed off. So as the morning hours were ticking away, I took time to just do nothing and process what had happened. I was upset that...
I remember when I was young, I would go to the polls at Northrup Elementary school with my parents. My sisters and brother would love to get in the compartment and pull the switch to close the curtain. (I know the people over 60 remember that experience) We would watch as our parents pulled the levers for their candidate. Once they were done, they would turn the switch the opposite direction and the curtain would open and we would come out all smiles. We had just voted. Well our parents had...
As I reflect on my time serving as the NAACP State Civic Engagement Director in Michigan-a pivotal battleground state during the 2024 Presidential election-one thing is clear: Black voter participation is not only necessary but imperative. For over 30 years, I've worked in nonprofit, community engagement, and political campaign strategy, and now, with two exceptional young Democracy Fellows, I am proud to represent the National Office alongside the Michigan State Conference Leadership. Yet...
It wasn't a typical Sunday morning. It couldn't have been. Not in Birmingham. Not in or around the city that's been my home now for more than a decade. Not like one Birmingham has seen in decades. Almost 65 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" said: "One of the shameful tragedies is that 11 o'clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hour in Christian America." That has changed little, alas, in more than...
As the election looms on the horizon, the cacophony of political ads, heated debates, and incessant news cycles can feel overwhelming and, at times, disheartening. For many, it's easy to view this as just another chapter in the unending saga of politics. But for me, this election has become profoundly personal. After much soul-searching, I've come to understand that this isn't merely about policies and platforms-it's about the very essence of our future. It's about my family, community, and...
Noah Lyles has been taking the sports world by storm not only for his athletic ability but his haughty mouth. Last year he sparked a serious debate over NBA stars calling themselves world champions. However, the men's and women's team stood on business, and flourished by bringing home the gold. After trolling Lyles in a bold manner, he doubled down on his stance. To this day, Lyles continues to be a menace in the sports world. He just can't seem to let the debate of world champions go. Just...
Recent rumblings from Chicago have left the 2024 presidential race with more to talk about. The National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) has received mixed reviews on following through with one of the organizations traditional decisions; to invite presidential candidates to the national convention to speak to, and in front of a room where black professional journalists are the majority. This year, current elect, and former president Donald Trump was invited to Chicago to speak at the...
Our vote matters because Our LIVES matter, Our Health matters and Our Voice matters! Did you vote in the last election? Do you plan on voting in the remaining elections this year? In the United States of America, we are governed by a sense of democracy. Whether it is the President, Governor, Mayor, Supervisor, State Representatives, Congressmen or Judges, they have a level of power. However, the real power lies within us, the voters. Since this is election season, I'm sure you will see...
The timing could not be greater for the Republican Party. Their candidate survives a head shot; the Florida judge throws out the Classified Documents case on a procedural move and, with the help of Clarence Thomas from the Supreme Court, it looks like no trial before the November election even though sentencing on the 34 felony convictions in New York might come in September. As if these things were not enough, Democrats, with the aid of the media, are making all discussions center on replacing...
Detroit- This year the closure of eleven parks and the riverwalk on Fireworks Day stood out too many people. The message was first sent out in the mayor's update to the resident on Friday. The update's main topic was the plans for the fireworks. Explaining places and times like street closures, parking, safety procedures, best views and places citizens viewers couldn't go...the local parks. The city is practicing crowd safety strategies. The fireworks press release stated that the city and...
If you're an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it's easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to cover up hush money he paid to bury an alleged affair with a porn star during the 2016 campaign, and the Republican Party continues to think he's their best candidate. At the same time, President Biden is struggling to hold together...
Juneteenth is a Federal holiday, which means post offices, banks and municipalities are closed on that day.. There will be parades, community events, forums and many other events. I hope you take time to attend an event. But I urge you to learn why the day is important. Here is some information that you can use to build on your knowledge of Juneteenth. The origins of Juneteenth date back to June 1865. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and t...
This week marks my 18th Anniversary as owner of the Telegram Newspaper. What an accomplishment for me and my family! On Monday, June 1st as I thanked God for his continued Favor as I stepped out on being an entrepreneur 18 years ago. As any small business owner knows, if you don't work... you don't eat. I have never looked back. (Well not really. I did look back once early on when my finances was negative and I remembered those guaranteed $2,000/week checks that I used to get in Corporate...
These are more than words. One can say that this is Trump being Trump. You can vote for Joe Biden, Donald Trump or an independent candidate but one way or another you are make a choice for Biden or Trump. Through our nation’s history we have had a problem at our southern border. The Republican party and the Democratic party unwilling to solve what appears to be a problem but is most likely our greatest blessing that of new people working to make a better life for themselves and their f...
MICHIGAN – A new report released by States United Democracy Center has classified 31 Republican lawmakers, 43 percent of the Republican caucus in the Michigan Legislature, as election deniers. In response, Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement: "Michigan's elections have been proven time and time again to be safe, secure, and accurate. It's dangerous that nearly half of the Republican Caucus in the Michigan Legislature continue to deny this r...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) wishes all Muslims in the world a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest month for people of Muslim faith. It started today, March 11, 2023. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, worship, reflection, sharing and caring. This Ramadan falls amidst the ongoing genocidal war against the occupied Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestinians in Gaza have been subject to an ongoing Israeli campaign of ruthless bombing and...
Have you voted yet? The Presidential Primary election is on Tuesday, February 27th. With less than one week to go before Election Day, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced on Tuesday that more than 765,000 Michigan voters have already cast their ballots. This marks the first time early in-person voting can take place since voters passed Proposal 2 in November 2022. Benson said more than 18,000 voters turned out for the first three days of in-person early voting last weekend, while...
I have been online debating about President Biden's age. One person in the chat came back at me that you don't want Kamala Harris as President somehow she is not capable to hold the office. I said yes I do want Kamala Harris as President. First it could happen. Any Vice President can be President it's in the constitution. She is second in line for the office and the Speaker of the House is third in line. She will be the first female President in the history of our nation. In 2010 Harris was...
Happy Black History Month! It's no time like the present for you to learn your history. During 2020, the Telegram News had a series entitled, 'Pioneers of African American History' written by Renee Summers. The section focused on sharing information about unfamiliar African Americans. Most people know about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Madame C. J. Walker, but there are so many others that helped to shape our country and our lives. This year we are highlighting...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation, and Black Americans in celebrating Black History Month. In the US, February is Black History Month. Black History is American History with universal Resonance. Black history is not limited to slavery and Civil Rights. It includes the tremendous contributions Black Americans from all walks of life. It is not an exaggeration to say that the US would be a completely different country without Black Americans. They are an integral part...
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 6, 2024 - State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) introduced House Resolution 182 today in response to the bigoted opinion piece about Dearborn published in the Wall Street Journal last Friday. Following the piece's publishing, leaders from across the nation, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Joe Biden, have spoken up against the vile rhetoric leveled against the city and its residents. "As a proud resident of Dearborn, I am deeply troubled by the fear-mongering...
If you know me, then you have heard me say over and over that we must support our local businesses. I say it and I put it in the Telegram each week. The survival of our local businesses starts with us and it ends with us. If you listen to news reports and read some news articles, the picture is gloom and doom for the existence of many small businesses in our communities. The mainstream media is focused on the resurgence of the City of Detroit and there are many programs that have been formed to...
Merry Christmas and I pray you have a peaceful and productive Christmas break. This week I want to speak to the students and parents of high school and college students. I know that you will have about two weeks to relax from doing school work and going to class, but this is not the time to do nothing. For those of you that are juniors and seniors in high school, you can use this time to look for scholarships if you plan on going to college. You can also use this time to research the different...
Where do you get your news from? I'm not talking about news outlets that only tell stories about people in your community when they commit a crime. I'm talking about news outlets that tell stories about positive news going on in your community. Aley Haley, writer of the acclaimed book, 'Roots', lived by six words, "Find the good and praise it." Each week, the Telegram Newspaper strives to share information about good that people are doing while reporting on positive stories that are happening...
It’s time to celebrate the 79th Anniversary of the Telegram Newspaper. We consider us to be the Biggest Little Paper in town. There comes a time when you look back over your past and you just say Thank You. I know I do that daily. I thank God for good health, vision, good family, loyal readers and supporters of the Telegram. We have come a long way and my heart just expands when someone calls and tells me that they enjoy reading the articles within the pages of the Telegram. (Yes, some people r...
