Articles from the August 30, 2018 edition
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Clowns Around Redford Give Back to the Community
All the world loves a clown," said American songwriter, Cole Porter. But what does the clown think about it? Nancy Opatich, aka "Bubbles" the Clown, may have the answer. Opatich currently serves as...
Jay Z, Beyoncé Awarding $1M in Scholarships to 'Exceptional' High School Students
Popular music's most powerful couple continue to make power moves. Hip-hop superstar Jay Z and his wife, Beyoncé, have announced a new scholarship program that will award 10 scholarships worth...
Episcopalooza Event Gets Inkster's Students Ready for School
nkster students preparing to return to school in a few weeks got a bit of help with school supplies from an annual community event called Episcopalooza. The event was billed as a back-to-school...
The Last Rock Show
For fans in the punk scene, November's announcement that this would be the last Warped Tour hit home hard and with it came the trending hashtag #ForeverWarped. For those that aren't familiar with Warped Tour, it is a summer punk festival featuring a...
NAACP CELEBRATES THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
This week marks the 55th anniversary of the pivotal March on Washington. Visit naacp.org/marchonwashington to see pictures and more about the march and enjoy all the links below: History: The March on Washington Originally conceived by renowned...
Treating Students as if They are Criminals in America's Schools
Several years ago, police raided a Detroit high school. 49 students were arrested for loitering and detained at the police station. And in an incident that made international news, a Black...
World Health Organization declares bacon as bad for you as smoking
It was all over the internet last week. The World Health Organization came out with it’s final declaration that bacon causes cancer, just as much as smoking. Only the final study came out in the...
Carmeuse Helps Rouge Lay Down The Foundation
The City of River Rouge is famous for its industrial influence. This famous influence has made the city what it is today. Steel, iron and other goods have kept Rouge going strong. The city's...
Tigers #3 Retired Forever
Alan Trammell, the Detroit Tigers' legendary shortstop, was immortalized in Detroit as the Tigers forever retired his No. 3. The club unveiled his name and number in a pregame ceremony on Sunday,...
Youth gain access to the technology industry through Summer Associates Program
All About Technology has concluded another successful year of its Summer Associates Program which has been in operation for the past 11 years. This program helps youths through internships and job...
It Takes A Village Youth Festival
Ebony Elmore took this weekend to host her 5th annual It Takes A Village Community youth event. Families from all over gathered at Memorial Park for art, food, and a school supply giveaway. It Takes...