Articles from the December 9, 2021 edition
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Westland Mayor, William Wild, Ready to Lead the City for Another Term
In November, Westland residents voted to retain their mayor, reelecting Mayor William Wild to lead the city for a fourth term. Wild was first appointed mayor in 2007 and has consistently proven his...
Stay Well Health Fair at Cass Tech Boosting Vaccine Access in Detroit
As we approach the holiday season, a new year and the two-year mark of the pandemic, vaccine rates for Black Americans are still lagging behind their White counterparts across the United States....
Have you seen Jennifer Blackmon?
Imagine having a normal December day, snow on the ground, hot cocoa on the stove and joyful spirits as everyone prepares for the holidays. To some that would be the best day possible, but what if...
How Many Pastors Can We Have?
Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton are doing the right thing when attending the Amaud Arbery trial. They demonstrate the solidarity that the Black community has with each other when one of us is lynched. Lynching has reverberations. Each of us,...
Local Business Puts the Emphasis on Men and Beard Grooming
Most of us encounter one each and every day without giving it much thought: a man with a beard. In fact, it is estimated that about 55 percent of men around the world have some type of facial hair....
Stacey Abrams' Gubernatorial Run Provides a Jolt for the 2022 Midterms
In an announcement that has provided a jolt to the 2022 midterm elections, Stacey Abrams said she’s running for governor of the Peach State. The race, which could mean a second dual between Abrams and...
MDHHS offers mental health resources to combat winter blues this holiday season
LANSING- As Michigan enters a second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials are offering tips and resources to help...
Need Help Paying Property Taxes
If you are unable to pay your Wayne County property taxes to prevent the loss of your home for tax foreclosure you may be able to get financial assistance and free legal help. Wayne County Emergency R...
The Annunciation To Joseph
In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone...
