Articles from the December 24, 2020 edition
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Westland Creates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission
Mayor William R. Wild is proud to announce that he has filled the positions on the newly created Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The DEI Commission was created as a result of a...
Wayne County Residents Have Options for Paying Property Taxes During COVID
Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree wants county residents to know his office is there to help anyone struggling to make property tax payments. In the nearly five years he has been treasurer, Sabree's...
Joe Biden selects former MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm to lead Energy Department
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden will select former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to be Secretary of Energy, according to multiple news reports. Granholm, 61, was attorney general of Michigan...
UJAMAA - TELEGRAM NEWS SPONSORS SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH ASSISTANCE
Communities coming together to help each other Have you heard people talk about how they wish things were like it used to be? They would say there were businesses throughout the community, owned by...
Spiritually Speaking.... Walking is So Much More Than Just Exercise
If I haven't before, let me ask you now. Can somebody explain a "faith walk" to me? I frequently refer to my own spiritual transformation that way and I've had others describe this "thing" that I'm...
Michigan Lottery: More than $24 Billion to Support Public Education Since 1972
Every time you play the lottery, it's a win for Michigan. Every Lottery purchase benefits K-12 education, gives a lift to local businesses, and supports companies that employ Michigan residents....
TAKING THE VACCINE
When the corona virus first attacked us, African Americans were unwittingly at the front of the line of those disproportionately affected and more likely to be hospitalized and die as a result of...
JAMES 'HIKEE' HIGHTOWER
JAMES 'HIKEE' HIGHTOWER JUN. 12, 1950 – NOV. 19, 2020 James was born in River Rouge and educated in the River Rouge School District. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University. He s...
SPOTLIGHT ON STYLES DETROIT
This week's BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT is STYLE DETROIT The store is located in North Rosedale Detroit at 18431 W. McNichols Rd. Styles Detroit carries dressy clothing for Men and Women. Items include Men's...
Fire Inspectors Urge Residents to Pay Attention to Electrical Safety this Winter
As of December 8, Michigan had experienced 93 residential fires with fatalities. In fact, multi-fatality fires have jumped 78 percent from a year ago. The Michigan Fire Inspectors Society (MFIS) is...
Top Tips for Organized Tax Filing
(StatePoint) 2020 was a particularly stressful year -- but filing its taxes doesn't need to be. With the following tips, you can stay organized and cool-headed throughout the process. File Early File...
