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While the Super Bowl expectedly received all the attention in the sports world on Sunday, February 13, the Winter Olympics provided a most historical moment. Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal when she took home the Gold during the 500 meters speedskating event. Jackson's time of 37.04 seconds gave the American speedskating program its first medal at the Games in Beijing. It marked the first individual medal by an American in a dozen years. "Hopefully, this...
NEW YORK -- Civil rights leaders who met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today called for the League to establish specific recruiting and hiring procedures for executive and coaching positions, with meaningful consequences for teams that do not abide by the rules. The Rooney Rule, a policy established in 2003 that requires teams to interview candidates of color for head coaching and senior football operation positions, must be replaced, the leaders said. National Urban League President and...
We Care Child Development Center in Ecorse began welcoming children into its care in the spring of 1992. A ministry of New Greater Bethlehem Temple, We Care Child Development Center was founded by Pastor Bishop Anthony V. Price and his wife, Phyllis. "It was a need," Price explains of the decision to open the childcare center. "It's not even about the money, it's about the need because we're not really able to make any money off it." He further explains the location in Ecorse does not allow for...
When Melissa Sampey decided to run for Westland City Council, she felt being an advocate for residents would be a natural fit for her passion to give back to her community and the people around her. Sampey has donated her time to such causes as Toys for Tots and volunteering with the Wayne-Westland Soccer League. She began knocking on doors throughout the city, speaking with residents about her candidacy and the concerns they had. In November, Sampey was elected to Westland City Council and was...
DETROIT - During Black History Month in February, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is raising awareness about staying well to avoid chronic disease such as diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Black people are generally at higher risk for these diseases and more, according to the Office of Minority Health, part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Anyone who has ever made and maintained the lifestyle changes necessary to prevent these life-altering diseases wil...
The Write Her Future Scholarship powered by Lancôme is one of many funding opportunities available to Black students and students of color through the NAACP Inspire Initiatives. This scholarship is intended for Black students and students of color, who identify as female, pursuing an undergraduate degree. Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work, and life. Scholarship amount: $10,000...
ROMULUS – The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) is holding a new event they're calling the "Black-Owned Business and Vendor Showcase" on February 26, 2022. The Showcase is free to attend and open to the public. It will be held at the City Event Centre located at 37451 Ecorse Road in Romulus. The City Event Centre is a member of the Romulus Chamber and owned by Rasaq Gbadamosi, a native of Nigeria. The event is sponsored by the Telegram Newspaper who is also a member of the Chamber. T...
When President Joe Biden directed federal agencies to increase contracting spending with small, disadvantaged businesses by 50 percent over the next five years, Bibi Hidalgo, the associate administrator of Small Business Administration's Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, pledged that her office would take steps to ensure that agencies make the President's contracting goals a reality. In an interview with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President & CEO...
