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On Saturday, February 11, 2023 the community came out to celebrate Black History with the Montford Point Marine Corps League Detachment #158. Complete with red blazers and pride, the members mingled with the attendees and supporters. They shared their history of being the first African American Marines back in 1942. During the evening, they recognized four of their living legends; Eugene Owens, Ernest Thomas, Billy Thomas and Erin Love. The men overcame years of racism as they served the United...
Every time you play the lottery, it's a win for Michigan. Each purchase benefits K-12 education, gives a lift to local businesses, and supports companies that employ Michigan residents.For every $1 spent on Lottery, 61 cents goes to prizes, 28 cents goes to the School Aid Fund, 9 cents goes to retailer and vendor commissions, and 2 cents is used for Lottery operations. Since it began in 1972, the Lottery has contributed more than $27 billion to support public education in Michigan, with more...
Obesity Care Week 2023 (OCW) kicked off on Monday, Feb. 27, with a focus on the disproportionate impact of obesity on communities of color. Health officials responsible for OCW said racial and ethnic minorities have a higher rate of chronic diseases. African Americans have the highest rate of chronic diseases. According to recent data, almost 50% of African Americans have obesity, and approximately 4 out of 5 Black women have overweight or obesity. The causes of obesity are complex, and a...
March is Women's Month, an annual time to highlight the contributions of women events in history and contemporary history. The Unites States, the United Kingdom and Australia celebrate in the third month of the year, corresponding with International Women's Day which is on March 8th. The day created a sequel of events, a weeklong congregating of minds and opportunities for women to conference and bond together. (All countries don't celebrate Women's Month in March; Canada celebrates in October...
It's Lenten season once again and everywhere you look, there appears to be banner or marquee announcing a Friday Fish Fry hosted by local churches and church-based organizations. Restaurants in metro Detroit and downriver have all variety of seafood on their menus including Crab Kitchen in Westland, Rogala's Bar and Grill in Garden City, Scotty Simpson Fish and Chips in Detroit. If you prefer to support a local parish, the Archdiocese of Detroit offers a tool to find a fish dinner near you at...
Dale Rich has been a photojournalist for over 45 years. He developed his love for photography while attending Cass Technical High School. Not only is he a photojournalist, he is acclaimed as a researcher and historian for documentaries. He is a collector of Black American images, and has put on many photo exhibits in libraries, universities and other institutions of learning that showcase the lives and the experiences of African Americans. Rich's research and photographs have contributed to...
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 concept of Critical Race Theory. But first, let's dive into what this theory entails! According to research, Critical Race Theory, is actually an academic and legal framework that denotes that systemic racism is part of the American society and that's according to www.naacpldf.org. Across the board,...
(StatePoint) It's time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age-old task of spring cleaning! Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable -- especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust. With prices of sports cards rising in recent years, take time to determine if yours are valuable and how to best sell them. "Older sports cards and memorabilia aren't just highly collectible; they can be worth lots...
Join with the Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church at 35625 Vinewood in Romulus on Sunday, March 12th at 11:00am to celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of Rev. Arthur Willis, Sr. The guest speaker will be Rev. LaThomas Willis, Pastor of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Inkster. Everyone is invited to come!...
