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In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, bowing to mounting pressure from within his own party. This decision comes after a growing number of Democratic Party members voiced concerns that Biden's candidacy was jeopardizing their chances of keeping the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump out of the White House. President Biden, who faced intense scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance last month, made the announcement...
Inkster, MI – [July 22, 2024] – One Detroit Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution, will now service the Inkster community with a mini bank branch slated to open in Fall 2024. The mini-branch aims to bring banking services closer to residents by being nestled inside the city's community hub, the Booker Dozier Recreation Center located at 2025 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI. The branch will serve as a full-service financial center providing financial solutions to the City of Inkster and s...
Our vote matters because Our LIVES matter, Our Health matters and Our Voice matters! Did you vote in the last election? Do you plan on voting in the remaining elections this year? In the United States of America, we are governed by a sense of democracy. Whether it is the President, Governor, Mayor, Supervisor, State Representatives, Congressmen or Judges, they have a level of power. However, the real power lies within us, the voters. Since this is election season, I'm sure you will see...
Detroiters, are you planning to attend the 16th Annual "Jazz on the Ave" block party? Put it on your calendars now! Mike's Fresh Market and the University Commonwealth has announced that this event, will be held along the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion. The event will take place on August 3, 2024 on Livernois between McNichols and 8-mile roads from 11am to 8pm. A family-friendly community event for everyone. This year, you can expect live performances, free food (while it last), a 360...
Did you drive over the Douglas MacArthur Bridge one day and see the sky filled with kites? Have you been to the Detroit Kite Festival? "This is my favorite festival as a lifelong Detroiter," says Lex Draper Garcia Bey, Co-lead organizer. After the founding organizer stepped away Lex stepped up. "I couldn't imagine what it would be like to come to my favorite festival and it not feel familiar to me." Along with food trucks and music, Lex added things that felt like her. On Sunday July 14, 2024,...
-INKSTER- On the night of July 12th, many Inkster natives gathered at the Leanna Hicks Public Library to learn about the city's history and honor educator, STEAM advocate, and author of "A Sparkle in Their Eyes: Raising Talented Diverse Students in STEAM Careers," Dr. Veronica A. Wilkerson-Johnson. The evening began with a prayer given by Rev. John C. Clemons, the Pastor at Womack Temple Church right here in Inkster. Afterwards an acknowledgement of the indigenous land that is current day...
Inkster, MI., July 22, 2024 – How often have you viewed a painting or portrait that speaks to your soul? That is what happened to Velma Jean Overman, a community activist and executive director of Operation Refuge, a 501©3 nonprofit that serves Inkster and surrounding communities with emergency food, youth development and educational enrichment opportunities. "I recently attended an art exhibit of the works of Ted Ellis, who is nationally known for his visual representation of American life...
