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Thank you supporters of the Telegram

It’s time to celebrate the 79th Anniversary of the Telegram Newspaper. We consider us to be the Biggest Little Paper in town. There comes a time when you look back over your past and you just say...

 

It's Election Time

Several cities in Wayne County will have a General Election on Tuesday, November 7th . I know it is not the Presidential election, but it is important that you exercise your right to vote. It is time...

 
 By David Ford    Opinion    October 26, 2023

OP-ED: Early Detection Saved My Life from Prostate Cancer

Twice. That is how many times I have had to battle cancer. I still consider myself very fortunate, although surviving a disease that is expected to kill nearly 609,820 Americans this year is not a mat...

 

The Dirty Truth: Michigan Utilities Need to Clean Up Their Act

Lansing, MI – The Dirty Truth is that Michigan's largest utilities are not transitioning to clean energy fast enough to limit the worst impacts of our changing climate, according to a new report...

 

I'm back to a fist bump Don't be offended, I'm just trying to be safe

Well, it seems like the number of COVID cases are on the rise. It’s time to begin to take some of the precautions that we took during the 2020-2022 pandemic. The good thing is that we lived through...

 
 By Ben Jealous    Opinion    October 5, 2023

The Clean Energy Transition Must Be a Just Transition

When General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford – the "Big Three" American automakers – were close to extinction 15 years ago, their workers and the American people stepped in to save them. The United...

 

No funerals for 910 AM

I have been reading with interest the various articles and opinion pieces sadly bemoaning the 'death' of 910 AM Superstation, which recently changed its format from an urban-talk format to sports....

 

What's Wrong with Reparations?

Google defines Reparations as the making of amends for a wrong done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have wronged. Reparations are not a new concept in modern history and can be...

 

March on Washington There comes a time when you just have to go

I remember it was the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. I had a feeling that I couldn't shake. I felt like I had to be there. So I went. I was a new member of the Western Wayne County...

 

Child Labor Crisis in America

The United States has a child labor problem and it’s increasingly growing. Recent reports show that there has been an increase in child labor violations, it’s growing at an alarming rate in...

 
 By Cheryl Smith    Opinion    July 6, 2023

"My Truth" I am listening to you. Keep talking

Last week I wrote about dishonest politicians and the need for everyone, wherever you are, to be held accountable. Well, I have heard from so many of you and the comments range from "bout time" to...

 
 By Renee Summers    Opinion    July 6, 2023

No, I Don't Use a Cell Phone

As long as I can remember, I have never been one to jump on the bandwagon whenever some new gadget or gimmick arrived on the scene. Video games? No thank you. iPad? Not interested. Cell phone? Well...

 

Give a subscription to the Telegram Newspaper

Aley Haley, writer of the acclaimed book, ‘Roots’, lived by six words, "Find the good and praise it." Each week, the Telegram Newspaper strives to share information about the good people are...

 

From Juneteenth To Reparations

(Trice Edney Wire) – Just two years ago, in 2021, The Senate unanimously passed legislation to make Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the...

 

OP-ED: Time to Act on Crime, Violence and Police Reform in America

America 2023: tumultuous times. Yes. Yet, amidst the greatest domestic challenges of American history, our nation has attempted to respond to the challenges through transformative public policy initiatives that have moved America toward a more...

 

It's time to celebrate my father, Robert Wilson on Father's Day

Well, it is Father's Day and many people will take this Sunday to celebrate their Dad. I have the type of father that you don't just want to celebrate on one day. I celebrate with my Dad every chance...

 

It's time to celebrate being an entrepreneur

This week marks my 17th Anniversary as owner of the Telegram Newspaper. Whew!! What an accomplishment for me and my family! I am excited about this milestone. Who would have thought that after...

 
 By Imad Hamad    Opinion    May 25, 2023

AHRC Calls for Action on the Epidemic of Reckless Driving:

The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-US) urges swift action to contain, limit, reduce and hopefully end the epidemic of reckless driving. Reckless driving is a true challenge facing our society. It...

 

A Tribute to my Mom

"Your mother really raised you guys right." Those were the words spoken from my new doctor as we finished talking during my annual mammogram appointment. Wow, I said as I began to reflect on the...

 

Family improvement starts with a conversation

There has been so much going on in our lives and our communities. Within the pages of the Telegram News, I try to encourage our readers to get involved in their communities. We do a good job at...

 
 By Gary Peters    Opinion    April 6, 2023

Senator Gary Peters and Others Highlight the National Security Implications of Limited or Lack-of Abortion Care Access Including on Military Readiness and Recruitment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined his Senate colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin underscoring the...

 
 By Rick Burke    Opinion    March 23, 2023

Sailor from Detroit observes Women's History Month

MILLINGTON, TN. - A native of Detroit, Michigan, serving in the United States Navy reflects on the contributions of women in military service during Women's History Month, March 1 - 31. "I would like...

 

State Representative Helena Scott Announces Committee Hearing in Response to Massive Power Outages

DETROIT, March 7, 2023 - Following severe storm systems that wreaked havoc through Michigan over the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Michigan households and businesses lost power. Detroit...

 

What is the story? Let's Take Time to Read

There are so many people that have written a book. Our Black History Series – Spotlight on Local Authors- has been a hit so we are going to continue it. The emails and calls that we have received...

 

Senator Erika Geiss comments on Detroit City Council's Southwest Detroit Land Swap

LANSING, MI. (Feb. 21, 2023) - Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) issued the following statement on the Southwest Detroit land swap deal that passed Detroit City Council today: "I am disappointed that...

 

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