Articles from the April 11, 2019 edition
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
LANSING – Raising public awareness about sexual assault, and educating communities about how to prevent it, are the center of the national campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault A...
Crime Rates Dropping in Highland Park
Highland Park is a small municipality completely enveloped by Detroit. According to the last census, it has a population of 11,776. And although home to Henry Ford's first mass production auto...
April is Arab American Heritage Month
The Greater Detroit area is home to one of the largest, oldest and most diverse Arab American communities in the United States. Why Did They Come to Michigan? The first Arab Americans to immigrate to...
Environmental Racism is Real, Destructive and Deadly
For many, Earth Day stands as a reminder of everyone’s role as stewards of the planet. It’s a time to reflect and to plan ahead for a cleaner and healthier environment. Still, for many others, it...
REAL MEN READ
Legacy of Literacy founded by Alma Greer is a non profit organization. Celebrates National Reading Month with Dr. Jonella Mongo who specialize in hosting Real Men Read throughout several communities....
Bookstock Used Book Sale Returns to Livonia for 17th Year
Over 300,000 used books and other media will be available for sale at Bookstock, one of metro Detroit’s largest annual used book and media sales. Bookstock is being held at Laurel Park Place Mall i...
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE STEAM TEAM TOUR 2019
ENJOY A DAY OF FAMILY FUN WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE™ AT GREENFIELD VILLAGE ON APRIL 27-28, MAY 4-5, 11-12, 2019 Dearborn- All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to go full s...
Westland Mayor Helps Create Progress in the City
Mayor William Wild of Westland has been actively involved in public service for 20 years. Wild began serving on the city's Planning Commission in 1999 and after two years, he was elected to City...
Family-Friendly Alcohol Awareness Event Held in Garden City
On April 4, the Family Resource Center (FRC) hosted a community event called Stand Up, Stand Out, and Stay Sober. The free event was held at the Maplewood Community Center in Garden City. The event...
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
South Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson Declares Intersection Of Crenshaw Blvd. And West Slauson Ave. As Ermias "Nipsey Hussle" Asghedom Square...