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Sickle Cell Awareness Must Continue Beyond September 30th
Sickle Cell Awareness Month ends each year on September 30th but, it shouldn't stop there. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) deserves to be talked about all year-long from warriors, parents, caregivers,...
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Highlights Mobility for The Family
The Detroit Auto Show is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world and its where emerging technologies are showcased. If you grew up attending the North American International...
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is one of the nation's many health problems. Currently ranking as the second leading cause of death for ages 10-44, suicide can be prevented. In fact, September is National Suicide Prevention...
New Jerusalem Church Presents Annual Community Fest
School is now in session! For some families, it's an exciting time of the year. However, it can feel like a burden for others, similarly to the holiday season. Around this each year, community...
Michigan 2023 Primary Elections
Unofficial results are in from this week's Primary elections. On Tuesday, August 8th, voters across Metro Detroit had decisions to make for their city primary and special elections. Telegram News...
Actor Hill Harper Officially Announced His Run for the 2024 US Senate Race in Michigan
Actor Hill Harper has announced that he is entering for the first time, into the 2024 Democratic primary Senate Race in Michigan. Hill Harper, known most recently for his role in the TV Series, "The...
Inkster Summer Music Festival
The stage was set all weekend long for the anticipated Inkster Summer Music Festival. Located on Inkster Rd, north of Michigan Ave, the festival featured a lineup of local and renowned artists from va...
Detroit Branch NAACP Celebrated the 68th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner
The Detroit Branch NAACP continues to make history, as it has done many times before. The June Jubilee Celebration of Freedom took place on the weekend of June 23rd-25th. Consisting of several...
Mental Health Problems Continue to Rise in Men, Do You Know the Signs?
Men need hugs too! Yes, that may seem different than how you were raised and how society views the emotionally side of a man. However, according to statistics, 6 million males are affected by...
One Local Detroit Juneteenth Celebration Started as a Thought; Four Years Later The Two Visionaries were Awarded the "Spirit of Detroit Award"
People filled the streets; the band could be heard for miles and the DJ played all the hits, all day long.Two young men from Detroit had an incredible turn-out for their 4th Annual Juneteenth...
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Spotlighted During African American Appreciation Music Month
Detroit has some of the most iconic and legendary people, buildings and venues in the world. Seated right off the shore of the Detroit River, lies a majestic 6,000 person waterfront venue, called the...
Celebrating International World Sickle Cell Day!
Over the weekend, in the United States, Juneteenth celebrations happened across the country. However, the world celebrated World Sickle Cell Day. Officially celebrated on June 19th along with...
Detroit Showed Out for Detroit Gospel Journey's 5th Anniversary and Live Recording
Detroit Gospel Music lovers and fans had a Holy Ghost good timeat the Detroit Gospel Journey's5th Anniversary Celebration and Live Recording, under the direction ofMarcel West. Hosted by Minister...
June is African-American Music Appreciation Month, Let's Celebrate
It's time to celebrate African-American Music Month, the history behind it and the contribution that it continues to give to our nation and world. Started in June 1979 as Black Music Month by...
1st Inaugural Downriver Motorcity Jazz Series 2023
Michiganders have been waiting on the arrival of the Spring and Summer season for months now. Concert schedules are dropping and that means music lovers are getting a glimpse of which artists will be...
The Doctors Order: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The doctor's order isn't always taken seriously by patients. Men and women both avoid their yearly appointments, physicals and various tests that can allow doctors to check on your overall...
Critical Race Theory-The Latest Buzz Word
Critical Race Theory (CRT) seems to be one of the latest buzz words and concepts being heard lately. So much so that the news has reported on it and that some lawmakers and others want to ban the...
A Lesson Worth Learning: A Deep Dive into Overlooked Black History Month Facts
For centuries, Blacks continue to be a driving force behind America. Whether it has been patents, products or culture, one could use their minds to imagine that it is not easy being a major...
Charles H. Wright Museum Celebrates Jazzy:
Jazz music in Detroit, is oftentimes overlooked and overshadowed by New York, New Orleans and Chicago, but it does have a deep-rooted connection to this city. Now until February, the Charles H....
Detroit NABJ Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (Detroit NABJ) is gearing up to celebrate their 40th year Anniversary. Founded on Dec 1, 1982, the chapter will recognize and...
National Black Business Month has rewards for the entire community
Every year, Black Business Month is celebrated and recognized across the country in the month of August. Thanks to two gentlemen, it is now considered to be nationally recognized. It all started in...
Community BBQ & Health Circuit - Celebrating Fathers
Detroit knows how to celebrate fathers on Father's Day Weekend. From Friday to Sunday, many families honored the men in their lives with dinner, gifts, and some decided to attend church service...
Shine the Light on World Sickle Cell Day, June 19th
We all should be shining our light on June 19th for World Sickle Cell Day.There are many challenges that patients, their families and caregivers experience. Officially designated, as the...
Eden Park 1st Annual Carnival & Memorial Day Music Fest
This weekend The Tri-City Development Corporation is sponsoring a community wide carnival and Memorial Day Music Fest. The events will take place from Friday May 27th to Sunday May 29th at the corner...
Cannabis Is More Than Just a Drug
Cannabis stores in our communities, seem to be popping up more often and are becoming more popular. Some people believe it's beneficial for the local economy, while others are just down right...