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 By Randy Hannan    News    March 21, 2024 

Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2024 Elected Officials Academy

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Municipal League honored the Elected Officials Academy (EOA) 2024 Graduates on March 13 at the League's Capital Conference in Lansing. The EOA is an ongoing four-level...

 
 By Stacy M. Brown    News    March 21, 2024 

U.S. Citizens Flee Haiti Amidst Escalating Chaos: Global Concerns Mount

Amidst escalating turmoil in Haiti, a recent exodus of U.S. citizens fleeing the violence underscores broader concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Caribbean nation. As conflict...

 
 By Kimberly Harry    News    March 21, 2024 

Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans Delivers Annual State of the County Address

Dearborn, MI – On Tuesday, March 12, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans delivered his annual State of the County Address at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan, t...

 
 By Stacy M. Brown    News    March 14, 2024

Senate Leaders and Civil Rights Advocates Unite to Reinforce Voting Protections

In a press briefing on Thursday, February 29, Senate leaders, alongside civil rights advocates, announced the reintroduction of S.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, aimed at...

 
 By Kimberly Harry    News    March 14, 2024

Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans Delivers Annual State of the County Address

Dearborn, MI – On Tuesday, March 12, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans delivered his annual State of the County Address at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan, t...

 
 By Michael Burns    News    March 14, 2024

Gen Z Getting a Bad Reputation with Employers

March 11, 2024 If you have not heard, Gen Z (also referred to as Zoomers), those people born between 1997 and 2013 have been using their "ghosting" powers to not show up for interviews with employers...

 
 By Imad Hamad    News    March 7, 2024

AHRC and ICD Co-Host a "Community Conversation" Against Hate:

Consistent with their active constructive engagement with law enforcement agencies and other government agencies, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) h...

 
 By Stacy M. Brown    News    March 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris Joins Annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, Honors Legacy of Bloody Sunday

To help commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris stood alongside activists and community leaders on the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where she...

 
 By StatePoint    News    February 22, 2024

Youth Suicide Prevention - Recognize the Signs

(StatePoint) Children and teens can be moody, but when signs of mental health troubles last for weeks, don't assume it's just a passing mood. Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. children, t...

 

Historic White House Gathering Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Icons

In a Black History Month event at the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the descendants of some of the most influential civil rights leaders from the 1950s and '6...

 

City's New Administration Leads to Inkster Citizens with a New Sense of Pride

There was standing room only in the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center as residents of the city of Inkster filled the meeting space to capacity. Those who arrived late were in a bit of a shock, as...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    February 8, 2024

Inkster Police Department Hosts Chat With the Chief

On Thursday, February 1, the Inkster Police Department held its first ever Chat With the Chief event to give residents an opportunity to meet and talk with the city's new police chief, Tamika...

 

NNPA's Historic Town Hall Sparks Dialogue on Strengthening Black-Jewish Relations Amid Rising Hate

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) orchestrated a transformative Town Hall between Black and Jewish leaders at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Ft....

 

Three Black U.S. Army Reservists Killed in Drone Attack Near Syrian Border

Three Black American reservists from the 926th Engineer Brigade, based at Fort Moore, Georgia, lost their lives in a drone attack on a U.S. base near the Jordan-Syria border. Pentagon Deputy Press...

 

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Opposes Giving Billions in Tax Breaks to the Rich

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement opposing H.R. 7024: "I oppose this GOP-led bill that gives billions of dollars in tax breaks to the...

 

The Honolulu Blues: The Fans and The History of What It Means to Be a Detroit Lion

The Detroit Lions! Winners or Losers? That’s your call to make. At the end of the day, the fact remains that the Detroit Lions did some amazing work this season. Making it to the NFC Championship...

 

Inkster Housing Commission Announces Departure of CEO and President Aaron Cooper, Gladys Neal to serve as interim

INKSTER, Michigan, Jan. 25, 2024 - The Inkster Housing Commission (IHC) today announced the departure of its esteemed CEO and President, Aaron Cooper, who will be leaving the organization to pursue a...

 

Report Reveals Racial Wealth Gap Widens in the United States

A new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website, has found that the racial wealth gap in the United States is alive and well. The report, titled "2024's States with the Biggest & Smallest...

 

NNPA 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Conference to Empower Black America

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Training Conference, which begins on Wednesday, January 24, at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Fort...

 

Biden Takes Aim at Excessive Bank Charges

President Biden has announced a proposal to dramatically reduce the cost of overdrawing a bank account. The initiative targets what it views as unnecessary financial burdens on consumers,...

 
 By Selen Ozturk    News    January 18, 2024

As Voters Head to Polls Worldwide, What Role for Diaspora Communities?

With 2024 being the biggest election year in history - as over 70 countries with over four billion people send citizens to the polls - the role of diaspora is more crucial than ever. At a Friday, Janu...

 

Civil Rights Leaders 2024 Insights on Martin Luther King's Courage

During his short life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stepped on all kinds of powerful toes in his fight for civil rights, and he was a courageous and determined leader who refused to let prison or...

 

President Biden Accelerates Student Debt Relief with Early Implementation of SAVE Plan

The president asserted that his administration's SAVE plan has helped 3.6 million Americans by canceling their student debt. Again, attempting to fulfill a key promise made during his 2020 campaign,...

 
 By Michigan News    News    January 11, 2024

AG Nessel Cautions Detroit Lions Fans About Ticket Scams

LANSING – The Detroit Lions are returning to the playoffs as the NFC North Champions, and as fans are excited and eager to cheer on our team from the stands for the first-ever playoff game at Ford...

 

Three Years After January 6th Attack on Capitol:

The United States Attorney's Office is marking the third anniversary of the unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol, which shook the nation and much of the world when supporters of the twice-impeache...

 

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