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Bank of America announces paid summer internships
DETROIT - Bank of America is accepting applications for the 2024 Student Leaders® program through January 17, 2024. This paid summer internship is an opportunity for metro Detroit students who...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Continues MI First Vote Events with visit to River Rouge High School
RIVER ROUGE – On Tuesday, October 17, 2022, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II continued the MI First Vote, an initiative to emphasize the importance of participating in the democratic pro...
Benson encourages Michigan high school students to engage young voters as MI Vote Matters Team Captains
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced Michigan high school students can now apply to serve as a MI Vote Matters Team Captain for the Fall 2022 semester. The Michigan Department of State...
Councilwoman La'Gina Washington Working to Bring Opportunities to Inkster Residents
As a young woman, La'Gina Washington became caregiver to her elderly grandparents. The role nurtured the characteristics of compassion and patience within her, she says. It also taught her a bit...
Sabbath Middle School students receive 'Acts of Kindness' donations from community organizations
RIVER ROUGE - Mr. Demond Thomas (Principal), Nicole Arnold (Academic Engagement Officer and Selena Smith (Education) are very humbled with the generosity and support that has been shown to the...
Dominican Literacy Center Serves Its Students in the Midst of Pandemic
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic and shut down of the state has had a particularly disruptive impact on schools and learning. While school attendance is compulsory for youth, adult learners... Full story
4-H Open House to be Held in Garden City
When it comes to youth development organizations in the state of Michigan, 4-H is the largest. Each year, more than 200,000 young people, ages 5 to 19, explore the many programs 4-H offers, including...
WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY NAACP PREPARES THE COMMUNITY FOR 2020
The Western Wayne County branch of the NAACP is one of the eight County branches in the State of Michigan. They were named the 2018 Branch of the Year by Michigan State Conference President Yvonne... Full story
Splash Bash Free Water Fun Comes to Westland
Summer is beginning to wind down and Back to School sales are everywhere, but that doesn't mean all the fun is over yet. The city of Westland is hosting an outdoor family-friendly event which...
2020 Closing Budget Statement from Council President Brenda Jones
As we approach the end of the 2019 - 2020 Budget Approval cycle, I am pleased to announce that Detroit City Council and the Mayor's Administration have collaborated to present the fourth consecutive... Full story
MLK Day Observances Abound in Metro Detroit This January
As far as federal holidays go, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day brings about its own distinctive types of festivities. Memorial Day ushers in the season of summer. Independence Day is a day for... Full story
Western Wayne County NAACP 21st Annual Freedom Fund Dinner brought the community together
The NAACP's Western Wayne County Branch proved its mission of bringing citizens, government officials, community leaders and youth together for an elegant evening with a purpose. The theme for the... Full story
NAACP – WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY BRANCH WELCOMES JUDGE GREG MATHIS AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 21ST ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER
Inkster, MI: – Renowned Judge Greg Mathis is the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Freedom Fund Dinner of the NAACP – Western Wayne County Branch. The Woodlands of Van Buren will host the event at... Full story
NAACP – WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY BRANCH WELCOMES JUDGE GREG MATHIS AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 21ST ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER
Inkster, MI: – Renowned Judge Greg Mathis is the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Freedom Fund Dinner of the NAACP – Western Wayne County Branch. The Woodlands of Van Buren will host the event at... Full story
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... Full story
Robichaud High Students Participate in 'Let's Talk' Program with Local Elected Officials
On Wednesday, March 28, many exceptional students attending Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights, got a chance to express their concerns to local elected officials in the school library. The... Full story
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Youth from around Wayne County Michigan have been learning about the importance of civic engagement. The Youth Engagement Committee of the Western Wayne County Branch of the NAACP have been... Full story
Javion Johnson: Meet the Man Behind the Scene
Javion Johnson hasn't been on the Earth for too long. But the twenty three year old has made the best of all his living years and waking moments. Johnson is signed on as the Campaign Manager and...
