Articles from the April 28, 2022 edition
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67TH DETROIT BRANCH NAACP FIGHT FOR FREEDOM FUND DINNER & FREEDOM WEEKEND
DETROIT– Good Afternoon. We are pleased to announce plans for the upcoming 67thAnnual Detroit Branch NAACP Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner. I would also like to announce prior to the dinner we will enjo...
FDA - Smoking While Black and Brown in America
Whenever the history of racial discrimination in the United States appears to repeat itself, it produces predictable rhymes and sometimes tragic social consequences. Mark Twain, Ida B. Wells, James...
Community Clean Up Day Held in Wayne
The annual Downtown Wayne Clean Up Day was held on Saturday, April 23. The event is held each year on the weekend following Earth Day and is hosted by the organization Wayne Ripple Effect (formerly...
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...
Prostate Cancer Rising in Black America
As the United States continues to grapple with its legacy of systemic racism, debates on issues such as police brutality and racial profiling, the economic gulf between Blacks and Whites, and the...
Tips to Help You Reset From a Woman Who Lost 60 Pounds
(StatePoint) Being indoors makes it easy to pack on unwanted pounds and fall into less than healthy patterns. The warm weather months however are the perfect time to reset and take control of your...
Local Non-Profit Promotes Bicycle Safety and Independence
In 1988, a special education student in Battle Creek was injured by a car while riding a bicycle at night without a bike helmet. Special Education Teacher John Waterman became concerned as it was one...