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Dearborn, Mich., October 8, 2024 –The Western Wayne County NAACP will hold its 27th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner at Fairlane Banquet Center, 700 Town Center Drive in Dearborn, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Serving as 2024 Honorary Chairs are Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive, and Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, M.D., founder of the World Peace Association, a non-profit organization providing community service, bridge building, and promoting peace. Elected as Wayne County executive in 2015, Evans' l...
Monday marked the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of over 200 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the surprise attack started a protracted conflict in which Israel's military response resulted in at least 41,900 Palestinian deaths and more than 97,300 injuries. Over the past year, the war has escalated across the region, with Hezbollah launching...
Dearborn, Mich., October 8, 2024 –The Western Wayne County NAACP will hold its 27th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner at Fairlane Banquet Center, 700 Town Center Drive in Dearborn, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Serving as 2024 Honorary Chairs are Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive, and Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, M.D., founder of the World Peace Association, a non-profit organization providing community service, bridge building, and promoting peace. Elected as Wayne County executive in 2015, Evans' l...
Thank you supporters of the Telegram Happy 80th Anniversary to the Telegram Newspaper. We consider us to be the Biggest Little Paper in town and we are still growing. There comes a time when you look back over your past and you just say Thank You. I know I do that daily. I thank God for good health, vision, good family, loyal readers and supporters of the Telegram. We have come a long way and my heart just expands when someone calls and tells us that they enjoy reading the articles within the...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has intensified its efforts to combat abusive medical debt collection practices, seeking to protect over 100 million Americans burdened by $220 billion in medical debt. Vice President Kamala Harris said she's supporting the action, which targets pervasive problems like inflated prices, double billing, and attempts to collect on fictitious or unverified debts. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra highlighted the rampant problems in medical billing and...
We have all heard the stories of bullied teens taking their own lives. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-18. It is also the 5th leading cause of death for children ages 6-12, and, in many cases, bullying can be a catalyst. Studies have shown that bullying aggravates depression and increases suicide risk for both the victim and the perpetrator. When kids who are at risk for suicide because of depression or other mental health issues experience bullying, the results can...
Union workers are still on strike at the Marathon Oil Refinery in Southwest Detroit. The 273 union members had voted by 95% to strike after negotiations and mediation did not end in a resolution. Now with expired contracts since January, members of Local 283, are demanding that their concerns be met. Outside the entrance, members can be seen walking, talking and chanting to get the attention of anyone who passes by along, with other employees and those who are in charge. It is interesting to...
Vice President Kamala Harris decisively took control of the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, delivering a performance that put Trump on the defensive for much of the evening. Moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC News kept a tight handle on the debate, significantly improving from CNN's June handling of Trump and President Joe Biden. The debate began with a surprise as Harris approached Trump to shake his hand and introduce...
Michigan's most vulnerable communities are receiving federal funding to fight the devastating effects of climate change. It's part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This spring, Michigan was awarded $156 million to use as grants, which is the largest initiative of its kind in history. The goal is to strengthen the nation's economic competitiveness and advance energy independence, while at the same time reducing energy costs in historically underserved communities. Shalanda H....
Since taking on the role of mayor once again in the city of Inkster, Byron Nolen says his goal is to grow the city and its ability to provide essential services to improve the lives of residents there. Nolen was sworn in as Mayor of Inkster in January, after incumbent Mayor Patrick Wimberly lost his re-election bid last November. Nolen says economic development is key to the city's success and cites recent and ongoing improvements at Inkster's two Wayne County Parks, Colonial Park and Inkster...
Mayor Mike Duggan and several members of City Council rolled out a dramatic change in the way new affordable housing projects are approved, with the goal of making Detroit the easiest community in Michigan to build affordable housing. "We have built or preserved $1 billion in affordable housing units in the last 5 years, but the way our population is growing and rents are rising, we have to build another $1 billion to keep long-time Detroiters from priced out of the city," Mayor Duggan said....
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 17, 2024 - Members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) spent time last week in Washington, D.C., at the 53rd Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. As Black legislators, leaders, influencers, movers and makers from across the country convened to talk about the policies that impact Black communities, MLBC members took the concerns from their communities and Michigan legislative victories on the road to the nation's capital. Members of the MLBC...
DETROIT – Wayne County has surpassed its milestone of $100 million in PACE financing for energy-efficient projects. This remarkable achievement is a reflection of Wayne County's successful utilization of the PACE program to mobilize private capital for the development of eco-friendly buildings. The PACE program provides financing for sustainable economic development projects which could be used toward installing environmentally friendly HVAC systems, windows, solar panels, and the like. This p...
(StatePoint) Scammers are getting better at what they do all the time. According to the Data Book, Americans reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, a full $1 billion more than in 2022. While anyone can be a victim, elderly people are often targeted, as they are presumed to have more savings. According to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, you can help safeguard your financial future with these tips: Slow Down From romance scams to debt and IRS scams, many scammers use...
As Michigan gears up for November's pivotal presidential election, the League of Women Voters of Michigan is ramping up efforts to make this National Voter Registration Day more successful than ever. The nonpartisan group has launched a series of voter drives across the state. Paula Bowman, co-president of the league, noted when it is a presidential election year, public interest in voting typically increases and as a result, her organization has received invitations to set up registration...
Detroit, MI. August 29, 2024 – Wayne County officials will officially open the doors, on Tuesday, September 3, to the newly completed Wayne County Criminal Justice Center (CJC), a state-of-the-art facility that marks a significant milestone in the county's criminal justice system. The project which spans over 11 acres and more than one million square feet across seven buildings, is now fully operational. "The opening of the Criminal Justice Center ushers in a new era of justice for Wayne C...
SMART Week August 26–30, 2024 marks the first annual SMART Week - a time when we come together to spread the word on the critical importance of secure gun storage to prevent gun violence. One of the smartest things adults can do to keep kids, classrooms, and communities safe from gun violence is raise awareness about secure gun storage. SMART Week is all about educating communities on the simple steps that everyone - gun owners and non-gun owners alike - can take right now to prevent gun v...
Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is drawing intense criticism for its choice of rally locations-towns with deeply racist histories known as "sundown towns." These communities, where Black people were historically prohibited after sunset through intimidation, violence, discriminatory laws, and lynching, remain predominantly white. Trump's decision to hold rallies in these locations is raising alarms, especially given his long history of stirring racial tensions and his open embrace of...
Encouraged, excited, and empowered, are words that can be used to describe Michiganders, after attending Detroit Rallies of VP, Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Detroit, has been visited by many different leaders; politicians, UAW President, state and local government officials, just to name a few. The visit from VP Harris and Governor Tim Walz was one to remember. It was clear that the message that was conveyed to attendees, left many engaged supporters, ready to work and to continue with...
There has to be a better way of handling and disposing of hazardous waste and toxic chemicals that doesn't always involve those highly unwelcome materials finding their way into Wayne County. While I understand that those materials have to go somewhere, and few if any public officials are willing to welcome toxic waste with open arms, there needs to be a solution, through new policy or legislation, that doesn't equal Wayne County as dumping ground for what no one else wants. Because that is an a...
CHICAGO - At the Democratic National Convention, a cadre of leading Democratic women took the stage, unleashing a barrage of critiques against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, framed by the Republicans' notorious record on women's issues. The stark differences in vision and values of the twice-impeached and 34-times convicted former president, his vice presidential nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her surrogates were on full display in Chicago. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has learned that Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate after much speculation and a whirlwind of last-minute vetting and interviewing candidates. As of Monday, August 4, reports suggested that Harris had narrowed her choices to Walz and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Other considered candidates include Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Arizona...
Democrats held their first press conference in Michigan, in support of Vice President, Kamala Harris. Michigan's Speaker of the House Joe Tate, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, and Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield along with State Representative Stephanie Young and others spoke about the future of America's democracy. They also spoke about their endorsement of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. During the press conference, a stark contrast between VP,...
In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, bowing to mounting pressure from within his own party. This decision comes after a growing number of Democratic Party members voiced concerns that Biden's candidacy was jeopardizing their chances of keeping the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump out of the White House. President Biden, who faced intense scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance last month, made the announcement...
The race to the White House is in full effect. Every voice, every supporter and every vote counts. That is exactly what last week's rally was about. President Joe Biden, who is both candidate and Commander-in-Chief, spoke to supporters in Detroit. Having had more than 2,000 people in attendance, Detroit's Renaissance High School, located at 6565 W. Outer Drive, was packed to capacity. Fire marshals, EMT's, Detroit Police, and the Secret Service were all actively working to ensure the safety of a...
