Articles from the August 25, 2022 edition
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National Black Business Month has rewards for the entire community
Every year, Black Business Month is celebrated and recognized across the country in the month of August. Thanks to two gentlemen, it is now considered to be nationally recognized. It all started in...
Redford Commissioners sign proclamation August 25 to 31 is Black Breastfeeding Week
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, - On Tuesday, August 23, Redford Township's Board of Trustees signed a proclamation to name August 25 to 31, 2022 as Black Breastfeeding Week, which is celebrating its 10-year...
Why are they activist?
I watched a group of young people over the last few months and I began to ponder the question, why are they activist? Were they born with the Activist gene or did they become activist because of the...
Assad I.Turfe named as Deputy Wayne County Executive Tiffani C. Jackson becomes Communications Director
Assad I. Turfe, formerly the Wayne County Chief of Staff for Executive Warren C. Evans, has been named as the new Deputy Wayne County Executive. His new position and relevant duties become effective...
Virtual breastfeeding support group offers a safe space for Black families
When Alicia, a Black mom in southeast Michigan, had her daughter, she already knew she would breastfeed. Breastfeeding started out well but when she moved to a different hospital room, her baby...
Jay Z and Beyoncé Continue Adding to Their Legacy of Giving Back
Popular music's most powerful couple continue to make power moves. And, even when their good deeds are a year old, the significance never fades. Twitter and other social media users are again gushing...
Plan Ahead for Labor Day Weekend Fun
The long Labor Day Weekend typically marks the unofficial end of summer and it will soon be upon us. Start planning now to make the most of the dwindling summer before snapping back into the autumn...