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Boblo memories sought (Page B-2) As the SS Columbia, better known as the Boblo boat, prepares to make its farewell trek from Detroit to New York State, a group of filmmakers is seeking to preserve history, and the public is invited to be a part of the process.

President shows tougher side (Page B-4)

Boost for business in northwest Detroit (Page C-1) A program that advances small business growth in northwest Detroit’s District 1 will expand with a generous grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Black radio in Detroit explored (Page D-1) Ken Coleman, author and historian, has written a book titled “Soul on Air,” subtitled “Blacks Who Helped to Define Radio in Detroit.” Covering many decades, it examines the prominent role African Americans have played on the Detroit airwaves.

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e’re driving down the stretch of Grand River between the Motor City Casino and Rosa Parks this past Saturday afternoon, and George N’Namdi points to a particular building where it’s apparent that the windows haven’t been boarded up for very long.

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When President Barack Obama spoke before the NAACP in Philadelphia last week, the audience was surprised by how directly and forcefully he dealt with the racial inequities inherent in the criminal justice system.

Some say part of the reason might the fact that he does not have to worry about re-election.

What role will artists play in Detroit’s redevelopment?

“You see that?” he asks, in his characteristically gravelly voice. “Whenever you start seeing these buildings where the windows start getting boarded up and neatly put in like that, in an area like this, you know something is about to happen.”

What’s about to happen, he says, is that this section of the Grand River corridor is about to become ‘hot’, largely related to the coming construction of the brand new $650 million Joe Louis Hockey Arena (expected to open by 2017) right down the street from the casino – relatively speaking. Because no way is such a huge and significant structure about to be developed without there being plans for the surrounding area.

And no way is George N’Namdi not going to be a part of what is getting ready to happen on Grand River. As a matter of fact, he actually has some plans of his own that involve creating a gallery district for local artists to display and sell their work near Rosa Parks and Grand River, but more

George R. N’Namdi

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Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence has joined the lead sponsors and other members of Congress in supporting the introduction of the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act. The issue, she says, is critical.

Performance artist Monstah Black will be performing at Afrotopia’s Sigifest this weekend.

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Marsha Music

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on that later. Suffice to say that N’Namdi believes strongly that black artists need to be in control of their own culture and their own cultural imprint, but they also need to be a physical participant in the planning, revitalization and development that is beginning to take this city by storm. In short, the artists need to start learning how to think more like business folk and elbow their way on board this train before it pulls out of the station without them.

“The young people like (he names a local artist), my hat’s off to what they do.

They bring a certain energy. They bring ex-

citement to it. My only thing is, and it has nothing to do with them particularly, but it’s like that age group, they really don’t spend time on sustainability and thriving.

So they’re always asking people for money to do something. I didn’t do that. I was like, I’m gonna do that myself. I’ve always been like that. You need to have someone who’s gonna think strategically. How can we monetize some of these things? And monetize means how you gonna get paid, not how you’re gonna get a grant. There’s a difference. Getting a grant is temporary.

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Hillary Clinton pays surprise visit to local business

By Keith A. Owens

of former two-term President Bill Clinton) wanted to drop by for a visit. Like, in about an hour or so. Or less. Which, incidentally, would mean that the media knew about the visit before she did. Still, viewing the growing pack of restless and agitated journalists that had gathered across the street from her establishment, waiting for the signal to swoop down in the Name of the News, was probably a clue that something slightly different than usual was kind of up.

Cassandra Thomas was busy making sandwiches in her store, so when a representative from the Hillary Clinton campaign showed up Tuesday morning in her Brightmoor neighborhood, asking if Thomas could step outside for a minute to talk, she declined. She is, after all, the co-owner of the very popular Sweet Potato Sensations, and as the owner she has quite a few things to tend to.

But then the Clinton representative, being somewhat persistent, asked again if she could come outside for a sec.

But the answer was still ‘no’. Too busy. Besides, Thomas didn’t know at the time that this woman was a Clinton representative. To Thomas, she was just some woman who kept wanting her to come outside, trying to

Anyway.

Jeffery Thomas, co-owner of Sweet Potato Sensations, greets Hillary Clinton. convince Thomas that this was something she “really would not want to miss” and would she stop making those sandwiches for a minute and step outside. Please.

“So I sent my daughter

out there, and then my daughter came back and whispered in my ear, and I said whaaaaaat? And then I said ‘Oh my goodness.’”

The ‘Oh my goodness’ was because Thomas’

daughter had just informed her that Hillary Clinton, the former New York Senator, Secretary of State, and now frontrunner Democratic presidential candidate for 2016 (not to mention wife

“This was not planned.

We knew about 15 minutes before she got here.

This was a very pleasant surprise. We asked her what made her come here, and she said the flight that brought her in was late, and she asked three folks where was a good small business to visit and they all said

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REGIONAL NEWS Macomb MSU Extension asks public to keep an eye out for nuisance pest Gypsy Moth caterpillars have been identified by several homeowners in Macomb County in June 2015.

Gypsy Moths are an exotic pest from Europe that have few predators in the United States allowing their populations to grow very large, and they can become a detrimental nuisance to a homeowner. Large populations can defoliate trees (especially those trees already stressed out from other factors), and after several years of recurring defoliation, the trees can die.

Additionally, a large number of caterpillars and their waste (frass) can prevent homeowners from using their outdoor spaces in the summer time.

The Gypsy Moth larval stage (caterpillar) is hairy, and a mature larva is two to two and a half inches long with a yellow and black head. Behind the head on the thorax and abdomen are five pairs of blue spots (tubercles) followed by six pairs of brick red spots. The caterpillars mature in late June and early July, then enter a pupal stage. During this time the caterpillars are turning into adult moths. The insect remains in the pupal stage for 7-14 days and then emerges from its pupal case as an adult moth. Male moths are dark buff and fly readily during the day. Females are white with black, wavy markings and they do not fly. Gypsy Moth adults begin laying egg masses in July. Egg masses are a buff yellow- brown color, typically teardrop shaped and one to two inches in length. Masses are laid in protected areas on trees as well as on places such as play equipment, lawn furniture, and soffits on homes, garages and wooden fences. Egg masses laid in mid-July through August will survive the winter and hatch in the spring producing hundreds of caterpillars from each egg mass.

In late fall of each year Macomb MSU Extension does a Gypsy Moth field survey for egg masses. Homeowners who believe they have Gypsy Moth egg masses on their property, should contact the Macomb MSU Extension office at (586) 469-6440 and request to be included in the fall survey.

Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) brings educational programs to residents, empowering them to improve their lives and community. County-based MSUE staffs, in concert with on-campus faculty members, serve residents with programming focused on agriculture, natural resources, children, youth, families, community and economic development.

Oakland Family Market Day Promotes Bridge Card Programs Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson ​ encourages low-income residents to use their Bridge cards/EBT to purchase fresh, healthy produce at upcoming Family Market Day events at farmers markets.

The Family Market Day events are put on by Oakland County Health Division and the Healthy Oakland Partnership.

The first Family Market Day is on Wednesday, July 22 from 2-6 p.m. at Lathrup Village Farmers Market, 27400 Southfield Road in Lathrup Village. The next Family Market Day event will be Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford.

“Family Market Day events at farmers markets that accept Bridge cards/EBT help low-income families have access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables,” Patterson said. “This helps families eat healthier while staying on a budget.”

Coupons for $5 worth of free produce are available for residents participating in Bridge cards/EBT, WIC, Project Fresh or Senior Project Fresh. Those who make a Bridge card/EBT purchase at a Family Market Day event will also receive an additional $5 coupon for fresh fruits and vegetables. There will be prizes, crafts, Zumba, free recipe samples, blood pressure screenings, a milk mustache booth, and other fun activities for children and families. In addition, several agencies will be present with information and giveaways.

Family Market Day sponsors include SMART, St. Joseph Mercy – Oakland, Genisys Credit Union and Michigan First Credit Union.

For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/health or contact Suzanne Weinert at weinerts@oakgov.com or 248-452-9174.

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Building in Waterford. Representatives from Clawson, Groveland Township, Hazel Park, Keego Harbor, West Bloomfield Township and Southfield are expected to attend.

“One Stop Ready is essentially a ‘best practices’ for economic developers,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “We aren’t telling communities how they should run themselves. We’re asking them to examine how they make decisions, review their practices, look at other communities and see if there are ways they can improve.”

“GKN doesn’t happen without the philosophy of One Stop Ready,” Gibb said. “When a community action is proactive, in a problem-solving mode and recognizes the urgency to bring a project home as Auburn Hills did, this is the kind of project that can happen.”

Auburn Hills officials said the project between the developer, GKN and the city of Auburn Hills was approved from start to finish in just 35 days, a process that typically takes six months or more with many city governments.

“It’s truly amazing what can be done when the public and private sector work together on a singular goal,” Auburn Hills Mayor Kevin McDaniel said.” The GKN project is just another great example of the high-level of customer service our team provides. Auburn Hills is honored GKN Automotive chose to re-invest and remain in our community.”

Gibb lauded Auburn Hills for its quick action.“Auburn Hills took advantage of an opportunity instead of waiting for an opportunity,” Gibb said.GKN Driveline produces auto driveline components and systems; GKN Sinter Metals produces precision powder-metal

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Six Oakland County communities are set to join 14 of their neighbors as the One Stop Ready Academy kicks off its third year Wednesday.

The One Stop Ready Academy is a project of the Planning Division of the county’s Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs.

Deputy County Executive Matt Gibb said global tier one supplier GKN Automotive, which officially opened its regional headquarters in June for subsidiaries GKN Driveline and GKN Sinter Metals, was a perfect example of a One Stop Ready project. The 168,000 squarefoot facility sits on an 11-acre site on Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills that was once the home of the Showcase Cinemas.

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Farmers Market Team - Members work with interested Oakland County Farmers Markets to increase acceptance of food assistance programs, including SNAP and WIC benefits.

The communities who have completed the One Stop Ready Academy are Auburn Hills, Highland Township, Independence Township, Lyon Township, Oak Park, Orion Township, Oxford, Oxford Township, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Troy, Waterford Township, White Lake Township and Wixom.

The One Stop Ready philosophy encourages communities to think of themselves in the context of a developer, business or resident who is making a decision on whether to locate or invest in a community.

Communities are deemed “one stop ready” when community officials and staff complete a series of interactive sessions that stresses the importance of customer service, self-evaluation, time and a community’s ability to respond to the business project put before it in a timely fashion.

Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP) was started by Oakland County Health Division in 2009, under the leadership of County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, as a collaboration of local government, hospitals, health care providers, community-based organizations, businesses, and citizens dedicated to promoting healthy eating and physical activity and improving the health of Oakland County residents.

Youth Team - Members will work with interested schools to implement smarter lunchroom strategies, which increase healthy eating by students, and the Fuel Up To Play 60 program.

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Durhal glad to see Aramark go, but questions new contract CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS State Representative Fred Durhal III (D-Detroit) said he is glad the state is ending its prison food service contract with Aramark, but is disturbed by the clandestine manner in which the state signed with a new contractor without exploring other options, which could have included allowing state workers to again provide food services in state prisons “Aramark never seemed to get a handle on their issues with employees and with keeping clean kitchens or sticking to approved menus, and that was unacceptable” said Durhal,

a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections.

“They’ve been fined and had 176 of their employees banned from working in the prisons.

Now that they day has come to Fred Durhal III cut ties with Aramark, I question the wisdom of signing a new contract so quickly with a new company that has not been properly vetted, and without

any input from the state employees who provided this service for us previously.”

State officials announced the cancellation after discussions with Aramark when the company requested changes to the original $145 million contract.

Since it took over prison food services almost two years ago there have been numerous problems with Aramark em-

ployees becoming overly familiar with prisoners, and kitchen problems ranging from maggots in food and food-prep areas, to food shortages and unapproved food substitutions.

Earlier this year, Durhal requested that State Auditor General Doug Ringler audit the state’s contract with Aramark.

Recently, and before the contract was cancelled, the auditor general announced that he would do a preliminary survey of the state’s prisoner food services. A preliminary survey is information gathering and from that the auditor general will decide whether or not to do a full-

scale audit.

“It would be good to know how Aramark spent taxpayer dollars so that we have some kind of benchmark by which to judge this contract with Trinity, who will be paid $158 million while Aramark’s contract was for $145 million,” said Durhal.

“Taxpayers want their hardearned money used wisely, and I’m not convinced that spending more money on a contract with another private company is a better deal than using our state workers who know the prison system and operated with transparency and accountability.”

Rep. Lawrence supports bill to eliminate abortion coverage restrictions CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (DMI) has joined lead sponsors Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY), as well as more than 50 other members of Congress, in supporting the introduction of the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act. The EACH Woman Act ensures health coverage for abortion for every woman however much she earns, however she is insured or wherever she lives.

With unprecedented restrictions and bans being introduced across the country on a woman’s ability to make her own choice regarding abortion, Lawrence believes this Brenda L. Lawrence legislation is imperative to ensure that lack of health coverage will not stand in the way of a woman making the best decision about pregnancy for her and her family.

“This is a critical issue for my district and for the city of Detroit, which in 2013 had 60 percent of its children classified as living at or below the poverty rate, according to a study by Data Driven Detroit. That same study showed the rates for teen births had dropped by nearly 10 percent, which was great news. But we all know that bans and limits to health care coverage for abortion hit these most vulnerable members of our community the hardest,” Lawrence said.

“On a personal note, I would add that I have been fortunate enough never to have had to make this choice. I have never been a victim or rape or incest, I have never had to look my husband in the eye and say it’s a matter of my life or a pregnancy coming to term, I have never had to weight the costs of feeding and sheltering my children against the cost of another child and pregnancy.”

She continued, “I know that whatever the reason for a woman’s choice in this matter, it is her reason and it is her choice. None of us can know what she is going through. No political leader has the right to stand in judgment or to try and ban or control her choices.

“As I told the dozens of young women, and men, who gathered in the shadow of the United States Capitol this morning in support of the EACH Woman Act, feminist leader Margaret Sanger got it right when she said, ‘No woman can call herself free who does not control her body.’ As a woman, as a member of Congress, and as a proud American I will continue to fight so that all women, regardless of their zip code or their health insurance coverage, have equal access to reproductive health care.”

The EACH Woman Act makes a long-needed change for women and their families, creating two important standards for reproductive health.

First, it respects that every woman should be able to make her own decisions about pregnancy. If a woman gets her care or insurance through the federal government, she will be covered for all pregnancy-related care, including abortion.

Second, it prohibits political interference with decisions of private health insurance companies to offer coverage for abortion care.

Federal, state and local legislators will not be able to interfere with the private insurance market to prevent insurance companies from providing abortion coverage.

Notably, this legislation would lift the restriction on abortion coverage for women enrolled in Medicaid, commonly called the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment creates an often insurmountable barrier to abortion for women across the country already struggling to get affordable health care, and disproportionately affects those who are low-income, people of color, young, immigrants or who live in rural communities.

Eastland Center mall in financial woes

By Daniel Washington

department stores, not the small stores.”

Eastland Center mall is in receivership after the owner, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., defaulted on loan payments as of late.

The New York-based company is now more than 90 days delinquent on the loans, and technically, its official delinquency status is noted as being in foreclosure, said Sean Barrie, a research analyst with Trepp LLC in New York.

“Eastland was a mall that had the big stores that I would frequently visit,” said 57-year-old Cheryl Thompson, who says she enjoys online shopping more today.

“The experience is different now.”

Like many malls, at one time Eastland was home to many department stores, restaurants and other shopping options. Opened in 1957, Eastland was part of a group of shopping centers built and managed by J.L. Hudson Co. Today, the mall is barely economically functional due to its reliance on month-to-month leases with smaller businesses. Sears announced its departure in 2012, leaving a 160,407-square-foot space vacant.

But some of Eastland Center mall tenants and shoppers maintain appreciation and loyalty to the historic shopping complex.

“I think it should stay open, it is a community social gathering place,” said Trellis Mercer, founder of Detroit clothing brand LoveLifeSwagger.

The local brand is sold in two Eastland stores, 4Men and Urban Angels. Mercer shared that sales are steady despite the financial woes of the shopping complex.

“Sales are well and not everyone wants to go downtown for clothes,” said Mercer. “Kids go to the mall to hang out and eat. This is as bad as an unexpected school closing. The east side needs a mall for the community.”

Recent reports announced Amazon as now the leader in apparel sales, surpassing Macy’s, JC Penny and Kohl’s after many years of continuous success via online retail.

Nationwide, retailers are reporting a steep decline in retail sales and traffic in stores.

Detroit and its suburbs are no different.

Many who visit the Harper Woods area center consider it decimated, especially in comparison to the time of its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The same owners, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., of the now closed Northland Center owed $42.5 million as of April on $46 million in loans taken out against the property in 2006.

“I have not been to Eastland in years because of all the closings of the big stores,” said Pattie Adams, a lifelong Detroiter. “When I think of the malls I think of the big

Information regarding the loan default was gathered from a complaint filed in U.S. District Court by lender U.S. Bank National Association.

Mayor Duggan to visit Japan July 24-28 for 55th Anniversary of Sister Cities relationship with Toyota City Michigan Chronicle Staff Reports

one of the most important markets in the world for U.S. goods, services and agricultural products. To that end, the Mayor’s presentations will focus on the ongoing recovery Detroit is experiencing through neighborhood revitalization and major economic investment taking place in downtown, midtown and increasingly in other city neighborhoods.

Mayor Mike Duggan will travel to Japan next week to mark the 55th anniversary of the Sister Cities relationship between Detroit and Toyota City, Japan, and to highlight Detroit’s ongoing recovery during addresses he will give in Toyota City and Tokyo.

Mayor Duggan chose Japan for his first international trip because of the special business and cultural relationship between Japan and the City of Detroit. He will be in Japan from July 24-28, along with his Group Executive for Jobs & Economy, Tom Lewand, their wives, and a representative of the US State Department.

No taxpayer dollars will be used to pay for the trip, he said.

The Mayor’s trip will be focused solely on strengthening and building upon Detroit’s existing relationship with Japan. His itinerary includes two keynote addresses: one in Toyota City on July 26 at the Sister Cities Anniversary celebration, and the other at the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan in Tokyo on July 28. Duggan also will attend a reception in Tokyo at the home of the United States Deputy Ambassador to Japan, and a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economic Affairs, Takashi Uto, as well as meetings in

Mayor Mike Duggan Toyota City with Toyota City Mayor Toshihiko Ota and City Council Chairman Kazutoshi Kamiya, and a visit to the Toyota Motor Corporation.

“The 55th anniversary of the Sister Cities program is a natural opportunity to continue a conversation between our two cities about how we can engage, collaborate and partner to serve our economic growth and cultural exchange,” he said.

The trip also will be an important opportunity to lay the groundwork for Japanese businesses to consider further investment in Detroit. Japan is

The Mayor also will take the opportunity to thank the Toyota Corporation, in particular, for its significant support of the Grand Bargain. The Japanese business community contributed close to $3.2 million, including a $1 million donation from Toyota, to help preserve retiree pensions and the DIA art collection during the city’s recent bankruptcy process. First Lady Lori Maher, and Mrs. Kathy Lewand, docent at the Detroit Institute of Arts, will visit with the Director of the Toyota Municipal Museum in Toyota City during the visit.

Mayor Duggan said, “In today’s business world, international relations are an integral part of strong national, state and local economies.

Detroit has long played a significant role in international trade. There are currently approximately 40,000 people employed by Japanese industries in Michigan. This trip will build on that history and lay the groundwork for the expansion of jobs for Detroiters.”

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Redevelopment Foundations are gonna leave all this art stuff pretty soon,” he said.

“I’m always focused on the business side of arts. One, how to make it sustained. Two, how to make it thrive.

Three, how to make a profit.”

N’Namdi is known primarily these days as the owner of G.R. N’Namdi Studios, a space located in Midtown where he has been since 2001. But N’Namdi is hardly what anyone would describe as one-dimensional, at least not to anyone familiar with the broad arc of his life and career. And if there is one thing N’Namdi is particularly good at, it is paying attention to what’s going on around him. As a longtime entrepreneur and business person (Drake Phifer, a local musician and promoter refers to him as an “art-repreneur”) N’Namdi has learned that paying attention is a key quality to staying in business, and it is a quality that he believes too many younger artists aren’t paying close enough attention to.

Ingrid LaFleur, a 2013 recipient of the Knight Arts Challenge Grant, is a native Detroiter who qualifies as one of those younger artists, but she is also someone whom N’Namdi says he admires and respects. The founder of Afrotopia, which she started in Detroit a little over two years ago, LaFleur returned to her hometown four years ago after spending time in New York, Atlanta, Johannesberg, and Europe. She has developed and organized art exhibitions both nationally and internationally.

“It’s a brand new experience in Detroit right now” compared to when I was here growing up, she said. “I was concerned that I was always a minority in all the places that I chose to go to.

What really struck me was it was white men doing the envisioning of the future of Detroit. So I was wondering where was everybody else. Where my people at? And then the media would follow and say this is the future and I was like wait! This city is 87 percent black! We have our own ideas about the future of Detroit. It can’t all be decided by white men,” she said.

“My personal vision of Detroit is as the afroglobal center, it becomes part of the African diaspora within the United States for investment for business investment culture and art. I just want more people of color to be investing in Detroit, because right now it’s more European.” adrienne maree brown (lower capitalization intentional), a noted Detroit science fiction author, community activist, and a 2013 Kresge Artist Fellow, agrees with LaFleur. In a written reply, she responded: “I think this is a time when we desperately need black imagination for Detroit. It’s an imagination battle. And I think artists are the ones with the paint brushes, poetry, film, dance and

From page A-1 visuals that can show what is imagined and push us all to go further. We don’t want to live in a city with no art and no creative intention. Detroit has survived because of music, of poetry, of hip hop.

Creating the future is art. I am not interested in a New Detroit that erases the complex history and people of this place. But new ways of Detroit thriving is very interesting.”

Marsha Music, another local writer and a 2012 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow, also responded via email: “It is a disconcerting irony to have to talk of including the participation of black artists - in a city in which we are the overwhelming majority. The consideration of inclusion is an unfortunate necessity, however, given the kind of tunnel vision that so often results in black artists being treated as ‘invisible.’

It is essential that the aesthetic and musical contributions of blacks be a part of the city’s revitalization, for we are part of the cultural essence of Detroit. Many black Detroit artists, among them, Olayami Dabls, Tyree Guyton, Hubert Massey, Timothy Orikri, Tiff Massey, and Jocelyn Rainey (with her crowd-funded film, Finding Mona Lisa:313), have attracted international attention, and are among Detroit’s revitalization visionaries in their respective disciplines.”

To be sure, Detroit’s artist community is gaining a considerable amount of attention, coinciding with a growing interest in the so-called ‘comeback city’ itself. An article appeared in last Wednesday’s July 15 New York Times entitled “For Detroit Artists, Almost Anything Goes.”

Well….yes…and no. To be sure the landscape is more open, and the atmosphere is nowhere near as competitive or cramped – or expensive – as New York City. But certain unspoken rules do still apply, says N’Namdi.

“Everybody’s talking about the melting pot, but there’s two important things about a melting pot that people overlook; one is the stirrer. The stirrer determines the ingredients of the melting pot, right? In Midtown, and downtown, there’s a European person who’s the stirrer. They determine what they want,” and what they want is a certain ratio of white to non-white members of the population, which explains some of the tension surrounding Midtown and downtown, he said. “It’s usually one of us to four of them. Rarely do you see two and two.”

“On Grand River, we wanna have a brown stirrer. When brown people with a chocolate base are doing the melting pot, it’s more diverse.”

Be sure to check out Afrotopia’s Sigifest this coming weekend, July 24-25.

Check out the Michigan Chronicle online in Entertainment for more details.

On the lighter side…

Silly things politicians and entertainers say

By Steve Holsey It’s a good thing that perceptive people do not look to politicians and entertainers for inspiration because they can, among other things, say ludicrously humorous things, with a national platform to do so.

Right now, gay marriage is a hot-button issue. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California, once said, “I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman.”

When he was being crucified in the press and the public for sex acts with minors, R. Kelly made the brilliant observation that, “Osama bin Laden is the only one who knows what I’m going through.”

Former vice present Dan Quayle sure knows his geography. He said, “I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix.”

Jaden Smith, son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, contributed this gem: “If everybody in the world dropped out of school, we would have a much more intelligent society.”

Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington, D.C. offered, “If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very low crime rate.”

Naomi Campbell demonstrated how altruistic she is when she commented, “I look at modeling as something I’m doing for Black people in general.” (So Black people all over the world owe the supermodel a debt of gratitude.)

Soon-to-resign-in-disgrace President Richard Nixon informed us, “When the president does it, that means it’s not illegal.”

When asked if he had been to the Parthenon, a famous former temple, when he was in Greece, Mike Tyson replied, “I can’t remember the names of the clubs that we went to.”

One of the many “Bushisms” of former president George W. Bush: “There’s an old saying in Texas — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me, you can’t get fooled again.”

It’s all so easy, according to Ashton Kutcher: “If fat people just gave the skinny people more food, we could solve

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Charice Thomas with her father, Jeffery, meets Hillary Clinton.

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Sweet Potato Sensations.

That’s nothing but God,” said Thomas.

So now that Thomas knew what this was about, yes, she definitely had time for Hillary Clinton. And it wasn’t much longer before the police cars started arriving at the business that she and her husband have owned since 2006 when it was just a boarded up building (she has been in business for 28 years). Then came the Secret Service.

And then came…Hillary.

As would be expected, the candidate posed a few questions to the staff about what was the best selling item, what was it like being a small business in the area, etc. Then she shifted her attention to the media, where she said the following: “I want to be the small business president, and I’m making a real point of identifying and visiting small businesses that are successful, sometimes against the odds, that really provide either a service or a product that people in their communities are buying up and giving a base for further growth. That’s what we need to do more of. I mean, 60 percent of the jobs in our economy are created by small business. We’re just not paying enough attention to removing the obstacles and the barriers so that more people can have the sort of success that we’re seeing here.

“I’ve seen a lot of the community efforts, the coordinated commitment

From page A-1 from government, business and civic groups and individuals, homeowners, philanthropy, to really make a big commitment to Detroit. And that catches my attention, because the more we can bring people back into working on behalf of their own futures? And the neighborhoods they live in and the communities they’re a part of, that’s what’s going to bring back cities like Detroit. I’m really encouraged by what I see happening in Detroit. I’ve followed it as closely as I could, and there’s a real opportunity here.”

Clinton has been receiving a growing level of criticism throughout her campaign for being virtually inaccessible to the media, oftentimes brushing right by the pack without uttering a mumbling word beyond her prepared remarks and not allowing for any follow-up questions, so it was somewhat of a relief that she did answer at least several questions before the media were all ushered – politely at least – right back out the front door of Sweet Potato Sensations. She even answered an off-the-planned-script question from one reporter about the Trans Pacific Partnership, who asked her to respond to the concern among some about how the Trans Pacific Partnership might affect Detroit workers.

“First of all I’m going to wait to see what’s in it. I’ve said that. And I’m going to judge whether or not it creates good jobs,

The 9th annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day will be the biggest in the history of the event, with more than 250 churches, community groups, block clubs and businesses signed on to participate in the Aug. 1 citywide display of work and pride. This is the third straight year that Neighborhoods Day registrations have topped the 200 mark.

“It says a lot about the spirit of the people in our neighborhoods,” said Luther Keith, executive director of ARISE Detroit! “The growth in registrations, as well as the strong sponsorship support from businesses, foundations and volunteers is a clear sign that more people are recognizing that creating vibrant neighborhoods is essential for Detroit’s comeback.”

Naomi Campbell obesity and hunger at the same time.”

Deion Sanders just wanted clarification: “When you say I committed adultery, do you mean before the marriage of 1996 or prior to?”

Raquel Welch should stick to acting.

“I was asked to come to Chicago because Chicago is one of our 53 states,” she said.

Herman Cain, the Black Republican who ran for president in 2012, showed macho dumbness when he said, “The more toppings a man has on his pizza, the more manly he is. A manly man doesn’t want it piled high with vegetables. He would call that a sissy pizza.”

Here’s a doozy from the incredibly egocentric Kanye West: “I am so credible and so influential and so relevant.

Respect my trendsetting abilities. Once that happens, everyone wins.”

And we will close with one of the strangest, tongue-twisting statements ever made — by Donald Rumsfeld, secretary of defense at the time: “Reports that say something hasn’t happened are always interesting to me because as we know, there are known knowns, things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns, that is, we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns, the ones we don’t know we don’t know.”

Nice dodge.

As for how she rated Michigan’s importance in the campaign?

“Michigan’s always important, to me personally, and I think to the country.”

Pretty much how we feel in Michigan too. Clinton’s decision to visit a Black-owned small business in Detroit is not insignificant because the world is truly watching every step she takes.

Should Clinton become our next President of the United States, we’ll see how much she truly remembers about that visit. Whether it was just a convenient photo op or an actual indicator of how she is formulating her domestic policy – or even an urban policy.

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Herman Cain

whether it protects the jobs we have, and whether it’s good for our national security. And I’ve made clear some of the specifics that I think need to be in there. When I was Secretary of State, we worked with both the auto companies and the UAW to make some changes in the South Korean trade deal. The jury is still out, but we listened and responded because we inherited a deal that neither the companies nor the workers were particularly excited about. So I saw first hand how we can bring people together and try to improve the opportunity for American companies and American unions and American workers to get a better deal.”

More details of Neighborhoods Day events will be announced at a 11 a.m. news conference, Thursday, July 23, hosted by the Carr Center’s Paradise Valley/Harmonie Park in downtown Detroit.

Neighborhoods Day-related events and activities will be found in every zip code throughout the city, stretching from the Detroit Riverfro,t to Eight Mile Road. Events will also be held in late July and throughout the month of August as interest in participating in Neighborhoods Day, even if not on the actual day, has continued to grow.

For the second year in a row, Detroit Future City is the title sponsor of Neighborhoods Day and is joined by a record number of more than 30 major sponsors. Detroit Future City, through a partnership with AAA Hardware Stores, is funding vouchers for more than 100 organizations to purchase supplies for their Neighborhoods Day beautification and cleanup projects.

Neighborhoods Day will feature numerous festivals, educational events, cleanup projects, garden planting, and volunteer initiatives with local businesses joining hands with city residents and suburbanites.

More than 50 churches and faithbased institutions will participate, along with numerous block clubs, community organizations and small businesses.

“Neighborhoods Day is changing De-

troit from the ground up” said Beverly Kindle-Walker of the Friends of Detroit City Airport, one of the Neighborhoods Day participating organizations.

Other Neighborhoods Day highlights include: • Cleanup and beautification projects: More than 100 neighborhood volunteer cleanup projects by block clubs and various community associations.

• Faith-based support: More than 50 churches and faith-based institutions are doing everything from community cleanups to back to school fairs, youth events and gospel concerts.

• Youth sports: Youth sports tournaments and exhibitions of all kinds, including the Detroit Tigers Home Town Championships, involving over 1,000 boys and girls playing baseball and softball; a youth golf tournament by the Hollywood Golf Institute with a Detroit team joined by a team of 20 youngsters from Harlem, N.Y. There will also youth lacrosse, karate and football events.

• Back-to-School events: Thousands of backpacks with school supplies will be collected and distributed at several sites across the city.

• Community festivals: There will be scores of festivals and music concerts, headlined by the Gratiot Splash on the lower east side, featuring entertainment by the Mosaic Youth Theatre and presentations by civic leaders, the Bringing in Change Festival in Northeast Detroit and Jazz on the Ave, on Livernois between McNichols and Eight Mile Road.

• Art exhibits: A Sidewalk Performing Arts Festival will be held at the Artist Village in northwest Detroit, featuring more than 30 performers on city streets and a group called DMJ Studios will display special designed artistic doors for the event. The Grandmont Community Association will be hosting its 42nd annual Art Fair in northwest Detroit with more than 50 artists.

Volunteering for Neighborhoods Day: Groups and individuals can volunteer for Neighborhoods Day by going to the website, www.arisedetroit.org, clicking the event list and contacting groups that have listed projects that are seeking volunteers. Projects can also be found at www.seeddetroit.org.

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New advanced care initiative offers new hope in Detroit

By Paul Bridgewater Imagine an advanced care system that places more emphasis on patient values, care at home, and better pain management and use of hospice centers. Spiritual leaders would be more involved, and caregivers will be better prepared to help loved ones with advanced-stage cancer and other terminal illnesses.

This approach to caring for people with long-term already has been implemented in other areas of the country, and now a handful of Detroit clergy, representatives from health systems, faith-based and community organizations have launched A FaithBased Movement to Transform Advanced Care. The first meeting held earlier this month at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church has a vision to look at new approaches to hospital, long-term and palliative care.

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Donald Trump lands triumph with controversial remarks

By Daniel A. Washington Political analysts and trusted news outlets have revealed that Donald Trump’s approval ratings amongst Republicans are still gaining steam. So much so that he is currently rumored and in contention to be the GOP’s candidate in the upcoming 2016 presidential election. Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush and Ben Carson aren’t even close according to the polls.

No, this isn’t a joke.

“I don’t have a racist bone in my body,” Trump said to “Entertainment Tonight” while defending himself regarding his perceived racist comments. “The fact that I want a strong border and the fact that I don’t want illegal immigrants pouring into this country, that doesn’t make me a racist, it means I love this country and I want to save this country.”

Even in light of his controversial statements regarding those of Arab and Hispanic decent, the self-induced public scrutiny hasn’t lasted long for Trump when considering the number of supporters that he has gained.

“I never singled out Mexico,” Trump said in reflection of his statements regarding his political agenda. “What I said is that people are coming across

be placed on options such as palliative care, where a team of doctors and health care providers meet with patients and their families to learn what they want and need. That can be as simple as better managing pain, being treated at home, wanting to take a trip or reducing the amounts of medications they take so they can verbalize what they want, Clifton explains.

The Washington, D.C.-based Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) had so much success with its 2013 initiative in California’s Bay Area, the organization Detroit was the perfect place to reap benefits of the national alliance with more than 100 health systems, consumer advocacy organizations, places of worship and others. In Oakland, through the Alameda County Caring Alliance, the group working to close the gap between health systems and faith-based communities has grown from 60 clergy and other leaders to reach about 60,000 people in the region.

the border and they are coming through Mexico. Mexico is doing very little to stop it, that I can tell you. They are coming from all over the place, but it’s illegal immigration. They come in unlawfully and there is tremendous crime around the people that are coming in.”

Despite a slight drop in support on the final night of the survey, Trump was the favorite of 24 percent of registered Republicans and Republican-leaning independents.

This is the highest percentage and greatest lead recorded by any GOP candidate this year across many polls. This marks a sixfold increase in his support since late May, shortly before he formally joined the race.

Paul Bridgewater

The sweeping initiative promotes self-management, anticipates crisis and prevents hospitalization. It also will place more focus on palliative care, managing pain and other symptoms, and includes more advanced planning.

Caregivers will be offered more training and patients will be assigned navigators who provide support by going to doctor’s appointments, advocating for patients and assisting families. Providers will be encouraged to work in teams of health professionals such as nurses, physician assistants and social workers to reduce challenges for patients.

Edith Clifton, a founding Detroit committee member, who serves on the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church health and music ministries, says she’s excited about the possibilities of the advanced care initiative because it will help people look at new approaches in health care.

How is this so? It is simple.

There is an underlining problem brewing in America’s political agenda.

There is a large group of Americans that actually agree with Trump. His words represent the thoughts of many.

The goal is to build an infrastructure to better help people with advanced illness and eventually support others with less severe chronic illnesses.

“Many people with terminal illnesses are automatically referred to hospice. That message to African Americans is hospice is a place to die, and that isn’t necessarily true,” she says. “We have to see things differently. With certain kinds of aggressive treatment and care, a person can last for years.”

No one is denying Trump’s business acumen and successes over the years, but this is something different. This recent surge in Trump’s approval ratings means something deeper than the ageold political battle between the right and left wings of America’s trusted two party political system.

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“I have been in this city my whole life and anyone from this city knows for most of its history the waterfront was not accessible to the public,” said Mayor Duggan. “If you could rewind the clock 20 years and see what was along this water you would think how could this be done.”

Pine Forest and Trails

Walk into a pine forest and along our forest trail as you learn about Michigan’s forests and their history. You’ll also find out about how the DNR maintains thriving forests, how they support tens of thousands of jobs and contribute billions of dollars to our economy, and how their land and water are full of wildlife.

The birth of the center was first discussed in the late 90’s.

“I have watched this building step-by-step and it is just amazing,” said Curtis, who played a role in the final vision of the remodeled environment friendly

Walk behind and touch an indoor waterfall to get a glimpse of what it’s like to visit one of Michigan’s 150 waterfalls. Then cross a pond over stones, spot the fish beneath and discover small amphibians. As you travel through an underground cave, learn about our state’s geology, the valuable natural resources that are under the ground, and Michigan mining - its history and importance to our economy.

Michigan is home to the world’s largest collection of freshwater sand dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan, many within our state parks. See what a sand dune looks like and what’s so great about the Great Lakes. Make plans to check them out for yourself.

Governor Rick Snyder, Mayor Mike Duggan, HGTV’s “Rehab Addict” and Detroit’s Nicole Curtis, headlined a ribbon cutting ceremony at the riverfront’s latest attraction last week.

The Globe Building is significant for its role in the maritime history of the Great Lakes as a manufacturer of marine steam engines for freight and passenger vessels. Yet, it lay dormant and vacant for years before being selected as the site for renovation.

Waterfall and Underground Mine

Sand Dunes

After a little over a decade of strategic planning the state Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Adventure Center is finally open to the public.

With much collaboration between public and private sectors, the historic Globe Building on Atwater near Milliken State Park and Harbor underwent a three-year renovation. The 41,000-squarefoot facility is now home to Detroit’s “Up North, Downtown.”

Step inside the yurt, complete with bunk beds and other furnishings, and learn about all the ways you can stay overnight in one of the state parks throughout Michigan. Sit back in an Adirondack chair and watch a video showing state park lodging options, from tents and RVs to lodges, cabins, yurts and even teepees. See and hear what visitors have had to say about their state park visits through entries in our guest journals.

space. “When you can get children involved in outdoor activities it gets their mind working.”

and prominent lawmakers enjoyed a glimpse of the exhibits offered inside the center.

The public grand opening included a special appearance by Miz Rosie the Storyteller, who told stories of the Underground Railroad as Harriet Tubman.

The center will provide various exhibits and guest exhibitors throughout the year, exhibits include: Majestic Elk Entrance, Fire Circle, Fire Circle and many more Michigan nature related experiences.

“We have to create spaces for them (the youth) to grow,” said Curtis. “This is an honor, to just help put this together for the city.”

At the ceremony, local Boy & Girl Scouts of America chapters

“We can share this with all the citizens of Michigan and particularly all the kids of Detroit,” said Snyder. “This is another step forward in the comeback of Detroit and the comeback of Michigan.”

Big Tree

Experience our 35-foot-tall bur oak tree from top to bottom. Explore what lies under, and slide down, giant tree roots and look through a lightning-strike fissure.

Peek into a bear den and learn about Michigan’s black bears. Then climb to the second story and check out the inside of the tree trunk, the net climb and a suspension bridge.

Flagstar Bank presents Tour de Troit for Detroiters

By Daniel A. Washington Flagstar Bank is calling all slow roll enthusiasts and bicycle owners for this summer’s Tour de Troit on Sept. 19.

“We are so grateful for Flagstar Bank’s continued commitment to the Tour de Troit ride,” said Vittoria Katanski, director of Tour de Troit. “In addition to sponsoring our organization, Flagstar Bank gives back to our community by supporting many great events and projects in Detroit.”

As one of Detroit’s newest banks, Flagstar has committed to sponsoring Tour de Troit for the next three years. The 30mile “Main” ride is for cycling enthusiast and beginners will start at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Seasoned and experienced riders have an

option to participate in the 62mile “Metric” ride; this option will provide two resting stations.

Last year’s Tour de Troit had over 7,000 participants who legally “took over” the streets of Corktown and Midtown while exercising for a cause.

Riders will have the opportunity to register for the event at one of Flagstar’s Detroit locations and will receive a free cell phone pocket. Flagstar’s Downtown location will provide onsite registration on Wednesday, August 12.

Registration fees and donations go directly to funding the improvement of bike safety across the state, which includes: bike lane installation, signs and repaired lanes.

The registration price in-

cludes pre-ride carbs and coffee, t-shirt, rest stop snack and beverage, post-ride food, drink and entertainment and the cost to partake in ride.

Registrants under the age of 21 will receive a $5 price reduction.

“We started the Tour de Troit ride to bring the community together and bike for a purpose,” said Kelli Kavanaugh, ride director, Tour de Troit.

“It’s incredible to see how the ride has evolved over the years and to see the improvements we’ve been able to make to our city’s biking infrastructure, all through this amazing community event.”

Flagstar bank has opened multiple locations, in downtown and Midtown Detroit in recent years, in hopes of showing their commitment to the re-

birth of the city.

tion on the upcoming event.

“As a local bank, Flagstar has a vested interest in the vitality of the communities we serve,” said Beth Correa, director of Community Affairs at Flagstar Bank. “The Tour de Troit combines fun, healthy living, and fundraising in a single event that is pure Detroit.”

MORE ABOUT THE RIDE OPTIONS

The event kicks-off in Corktown and participants will be treated to food provided by local restaurants Slows to Go and Organaman.

62-mile “METRIC” ride: For extremely experienced cyclists, the Tour de Troit offers a metric century (62 miles) option that does not include police escort. Riders should be able to ride approx. 15mph and be comfortable on city streets following the rules of the road.

This ride is sweeper and SAG supported but intersections are not closed to traffic. The metric century ride is capped at 500.

There are two rest stops for the metric century ride

“We are pleased to take our sponsorship to a new level with a three-year commitment and are proud to support the great things the Tour de Detroit is doing for the city and the region,” said Correa.

Visit your local Flagstar Bank branch for more informa-

30-mile “MAIN” ride: The first — and primary — is a leisurely ride of 30 miles with police escort with sweeper and SAG support and one rest stop.

The main ride will take off at 9 a.m.

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Film team wants to capture Boblo boat memories

By Ken Coleman

nying Ray the opportunity to enter onto the island amusement park ferry.

As the SS Columbia prepares to make its farewell trek from Detroit to New York state, area residents recall the great days of its tour of service as the Boblo boat.

Fast forward 70 years.

A group of filmmakers associated with the new owners of the boat are soliciting input from Detroit-area residents.

They ask the following questions:

SS Columbia, the boat’s formal name, is being restored.

Although the boat will no longer call Detroit home, the SS Columbia Project wants to film special stories and create a video that will travel with the boat to its new home. It will ultimately become part of the onboard exhibition. A production team will record reflections on August 1.

The Boblo boat, which could carry up to 2,500 people, has been docked since 1993, but many Detroit residents have fond memories of their ferry rides to the legendary island amusement park.

Diane Morford grew up in Cass Corridor during the 1960s.

As a young teen, she and a group of friends numbering as many as 10, would walk along a then bustling Plum Street pass dozens of storefront businesses to the dock.

• Did you ride the boat from Detroit to Boblo Island as a kid or an adult?

• Did the boat make a special impact on you, or did something eventful take place there?

• Do you have a compelling story to share?

The SS Columbia, better known as the Boblo boat.

“It was nothing to walk to the docks when we had a little money,” Morford, now a grandmother, recalls. “I enjoyed the boat ride as much if not more than the island itself. Me and my girls always had a blast.”

Most people identify with Morford but not everyone who wanted to enjoy the amusement park had the opportunity.

In June 1945, Sarah Elizabeth Ray and 12 classmates from a secretarial program arrived at the dock for a class outing. Ray, the only African American, was denied entry because of her skin color. Ray dutifully recorded dock attendant names and badge numbers. She reported the incident to the Detroit Branch NAACP.

The incident yielded a lawsuit, and ultimately, a high profile court case. In 1948, the United States Supreme Court in Bob-lo Excursion Company v. Michigan handed a decision in favor of Ray, who was represented by the State of Michigan. The high court affirmed that the Boblo organization violated the state’s civil rights law when de-

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If you’re interested in participating, email the following information to stories@sscolumbia.org: • A short description of your story: What are your memories of the boat, or do you have a special connection to it?

• Provide a little background about you If selected, mark August 1 on your calendar and be prepared to spend about an hour with the film production team.

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youth and area retailers on Livernois Avenue between Six and Seven mile roads. Then mayor Coleman A. Young met with community leaders to calm tensions, and Ed Deeb met with retailers urging them to be more sensitive to customers to help restore calm. The mayor asked Deeb to “do something” to help resolve the problem.

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Youth Day still a hit with Detroit’s young people CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS Thousands of young people converged on Belle Isle last week for the 33rd annual Metro Detroit Youth Day festivities which took place on the island’s athletic fields. An estimated 1,600 volunteers were on hand to help coordinate the massive event, which has become a much-anticipated tradition over the years.

“Metro Detroit Youth Day is about people and organizations working together to provide kids on summer break a fun-filled day out of the house and participating in supervised, constructive activities with their peers,” said Ed Deeb, cofounder and chairman of Metro Detroit Youth Day. “Youth Day is a catalyst for channeling children’s energy in a positive manner while emphasizing sportsmanship, education, fair play and leadership.”

Billed as the largest single-day

youth event in the region, Metro Detroit Youth Day has expanded since its beginning to provide sports clinics, educations stations, entertainment and a variety of workshops designed to put young people on a constructive path by focusing on such topics as anti-bullying, anti-crime, health and wellness, as well as entrepreneurship.

This year children were invited to sing, dance, and otherwise showcase their performance skills at the Youth Day Idol Contest. The Detroit Opera House Children’s Chorus also gave a special performance, and the Michigan State University Jazz Trio was on hand to perform.

The history of Metro Detroit Youth Day is best described on their website: www.metrotdetroityouthday.org.

Not only is it a tradition youngsters look forward to each year, but this event united a community and brought peace and tranquility to Detroit following altercations in 1980 between

The idea for Metro Detroit Youth Day, the largest youth event in Michigan, which has drawn over 800,000 youngsters over the years was born.

Founders Ed Deeb, the late Tom Fox and the late Jerry Blocker formulated the goal of bringing together metro Detroit area youth from all walks of life for a day of sports, fun, and construc-

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tive activities, and to show youngsters that business people, the community and the food industry cared about them and respect them.

This event has grown annually from some 1,100 participants the first year to more than 34,000 youth in 2013.

Originally, the goal was to help foster goodwill and harmony. But in 1991 Metro Youth Day became more than fun and games. It was expanded to include youth guidance, mentors, role models, anti-substance abuse activity, motivational speakers, entertainment, awarding an average of 80 scholarships yearly, and honoring outstanding students for academic excellence and community service.

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July 25

Reading At Rhythm Literacy Program 11 a.m.

Rivard Plaza 1340 E. Atwater St. Detroit General Motors Foundation and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy have launched the summer literacy program “Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront.” Each Thursday and Friday, local celebrities, business execs or community leaders will participate. Bring the kids to enjoy healthy treats, free carousel rides and free books.

For more information call 313.566.8200.

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Matrix Human Services 4th Annual Hike From the Heart 5K Walk 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Detroit Riverwalk 1340 E. Atwater Detroit Hundreds will walk to help end poverty during the highly anticipated 4th Annual Hike From the Heart 5K Walk. Walkers will be challenged to walk the last mile without shoes to shed light on the plight of poverty 365 days a year and the alarming number of families in Detroit who are struggling to just provide the basic needs.

August 1 ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day in Detroit

Maker Faire Detroit The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Dearborn

8 a.m.

All Detroit Neighborhoods

Some 400-plus makers, tinkerers and creators will descend in the Henry Ford to show what they’re made of through what they can make. Expect robots, races, roketsa and all kinds of creative wonderment.

For more information call 313.737.6606.

The 9th annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day will be held in more than 100 neighborhoods all over Detroit. Events include cleanups, health fairs, back-to-school events, kids activities, sports and more.

Register your group at ARISE Detroit! and qualify for banners, T-shirts and resources for cleanup and beautification projects.

For more information call 313.921.1955.

Registration begins promptly at 8 a.m.

August 8

For more information call 248.905.1832.

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The Exchange street fair and flea market at the Eastern Market

July 25-26

8 a.m.

Eastern Market 3434 Russell St., Detroit Local artisans, live entertainment and good food are on deck at The Exchange, a new monthly flea market and street fair in the historic Eastern Market district. Peruse the wares of more than 20 local crafters and artisans, hang out on the lawn and hear live music. Refuel at one of three food trucks or the full bar with proceeds to benefit Street Democracy, a Detroit-based program that provides legal services to the impoverished and homeless.

3rd Annual Belle Isle Summer Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Belle Isle Park The Belle Isle Conservancy, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and local partners, is offering free days of fun with Belle Isle Summer Saturdays (BLISS). In its third consecutive year, it features new signature events, visitors can enjoy a host of outdoor activities, games, sports, art, culture, food and more all around the island. This year’s activites include kayak instruction and water exploration, hustle dancing with Mix 92.3 and FM 98 WJLB, yoga in the Conservatory garden; and an outdoor large-screen movie showing, featuring “Soul Power.”

“Call of the Drum”

For more information call 313.914.1104.

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 East Warren Ave., Detroit

Aug. 29 and Sept. 26 are additional dates.

With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the museum is presenting the first ever “Call of The Drum: International Drum Summit.” This two-day outdoor music event features traditional drumming experiences from the diaspora of cultures that make up metroDetroit. The summit features live performance, drum circles, children’s activities, food trucks, drum making sessions, lectures and much more

For more information call 313.214.2083.

For more information call 313.875.1615.

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August 29

“I Was Here Panel” and dialogue at Trinosophes In Detroit

Praise in the Park

2 p.m.

Trinosophes 1464 Gratiot Ave. Detroit

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Nardin Park Grand River Ave. and West Chicago Detroit

The “I Was Here” panel and dialogue brings together native and new Detroiters to tell their unique stories in the community.

A collaborative community outreach event offering free food, clothing, school supplies, train rides, bouncers and more.

For more information call 313.737.6606.

For more information call 313.350.4890.

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Obama lets his Blackness shine When President Obama spoke before the NAACP in Philadelphia last week, he spoke out more forcefully and directly about the racial inequities inherent in the criminal justice system than perhaps he ever has before.

Will South Carolina become a leader of the new South?

This could be because he is in the home stretch to the end of his second term and he knows he does not have to worry about re-election and can speak more freely. Then again, maybe it’s because the #BlackLivesMatter campaign, which began last summer after the murder-by-cop of Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri.

By Jesse Jackson

The Confederate battle flag came down on the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. This symbolic, long overdue gesture has significant meaning. The flag celebrated the sedition, slavery and secession of the Civil War.

Or maybe it’s just because the President knows it’s time.

President Obama has taken a fair amount of heat, even from some of his supporters, for not speaking out more forcefully on issues of race, and at times those criticisms have been justified. But it would be rather difficult to find a credible critic in that regard after the President’s Wednesday night speech.

“A growing body of research shows that people of color are more likely to be stopped, frisked, questioned, charged, detained. African Americans are more likely to be arrested.”

He began with the overall problems facing the justice system when he said, “But here’s the thing: Over the last few decades, we’ve also locked up more and more nonviolent drug offenders than ever before, for longer than ever before. And that is the real reason our prison population is so high. In far too many cases, the punishment simply does not fit the crime.

“If you’re a low-level drug dealer, or you violate your parole, you owe some debt to society. You have to be held accountable and make amends. But you don’t owe 20 years. You don’t owe a life sentence. That’s disproportionate to the price that should be paid.”

But then he focused in much more specifical terms on the problems of race — and racism — and how those prob-

President Obama lems play themselves out in our criminal justice system.

“A growing body of research shows that people of color are more likely to be stopped, frisked, questioned, charged, detained. African Americans are more likely to be arrested. They are more likely to be sentenced to more time for the same crime. And one of the consequences of this is, around one million fathers are behind bars. Around one in nine African American kids has a parent in prison.

“What is that doing to our communities? What’s that doing to those children? Our nation is being robbed of men and women who could be workers and taxpayers, could be more actively involved in their children’s lives, could be role models, could be community leaders, and right now they’re locked up for a nonviolent offense.”

“About one in every 35 African American men, one in every 88 Latino men is serving time right now,” the President said. “Among White men, that number is one in 214.”

In a city where African Americans represent more than 85 percent of the population, it hardly need be said how this affects Detroit.

Don’t reverse progress toward healthier school lunches

By Tom Vilsack As parents, you trust your family pediatrician to help you make informed choices about your children’s health — not politicians or special interests.

That’s why when developing the first meaningful improvements to school meals in 30 years, we turned to the people who care the most for kids, including pediatricians and other respected health, nutrition and school meal professionals.

For the past three years, kids have eaten healthier breakfasts, lunches and snacks at school Tom Vilsack thanks to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which improved the nutrition of foods and beverages served in cafeterias and sold in vending machines. Our kids are getting healthier as a result. Parents and pediatricians approve.

But some politicians in Congress aren’t happy. Now that the act is up for reauthorization in Congress, opponents are straining to roll back the progress we’ve made, putting your children’s potential in the hands of Washington interests. This, despite the fact that our national obesity crisis costs the country $190.2 billion per year.

Healthier school meals were developed based on recommendations by doctors and nutrition, health and school meal experts. They gave us the same nutrition advice they give you—kids should eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other healthy foods.

Opponents would have us believe that kids won’t eat the healthier meals, that they’re too burdensome on schools.

But we’ve talked to the dedicated school meal professionals working in school cafeterias, as well as the students, and the negative rhetoric does not match reality.

We have listened carefully to schools and provided time, flexibility, guidance and hundreds of millions of dollars in financial support. As a result, more than 95 percent of schools across the country are now meeting the standards.

These changes haven’t happened

overnight. USDA continues to work with schools that are having difficulty preparing healthier meals.

We recently launched a program called Team Up for School Nutrition Success that allows the schools still working to meet the standards to pair up and learn best practices from schools that are already successfully serving healthier meals. The program has provided training for 3,029 individuals and has been enthusiastically received by schools and school officials.

The fact is, most schools support the new standards. A recent survey by the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project found that 70 percent of food service staff and school administrators at the elementary and middle school levels say that kids like the healthier meals.

Another study from the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health, found that nearly 90 percent of surveyed students liked at least some school meal options.

A recent Harvard study shows the standards are working, as evidenced by the fact that kids are now eating 16 percent more vegetables and 23 percent more fruit at lunch — astounding progress in three years. Some predicted kids would reject healthy food and throw more food away, but the same study showed the critics were wrong.

There was bipartisan support for healthier school meals when the act passed in 2010, and that remains true today. A recent survey found that 87 percent of Democrats, 70 percent of independents and more than half of registered voters with kids in public schools surveyed were supportive of the new meals.

This is not only a question of what’s right or wrong for kids. It’s also a national security and an economic issue.

Today, we are on a path to change that thanks to parents, teachers, doctors and kids who cared enough to fight for higher standards. Because of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, our children have more energy to learn and grow, greater opportunity to thrive, and better overall health.

What Congress is really considering now is whether kids deserve a healthier future. The answer is yes, and the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act ensures it.

Tom Vilsack is U.S. secretary of agriculture.

When Robert E. Lee surrendered, that flag was furled.

It was raised over the statehouse in 1961 to celebrate segregation, suppression and states’ rights.

Previous efforts Jesse Jackson to remove it failed. Former Gov. David Beasley called for it to come down, and probably lost his re-election as a result. Even after the triumph of the Civil Rights Movement, South Carolina burnished this symbol of racial division.

This symbolic victory came in the wake of bloodshed: the murders of the Emanuel Nine, brutally slain while in church at a prayer meeting. It came because of the amazing grace of the relatives of the slain, offering forgiveness to the hateful killer.

It came because of the leadership and courage of the governor, Nikki Haley, who stood up and spoke out in the wake of the horror, calling on the legislature to take the flag down. It came because of the pressure of the Chamber of Commerce and business leaders — from Boeing, Volkswagen and others — making it clear that they would find it difficult to invest in a South Carolina still intent on honoring this symbol of racial division.

The question now is whether South Carolina can discard not just the symbol of the flag but also the substance of the flag’s agenda. Can the governor now grasp this moment to lead in resurrecting the South? Bringing down the flag has opened the way. The NCAA lifted its ban on post-season championship events in South Carolina, a decision that could produce millions in tourist revenue. New investments are likely to go forward now that the flag is down.

Last month, Gov. Haley signed into law a bill requiring police to wear body cameras, putting the state in the national leadership on that issue. But much more

needs to be done.

South Carolina is one of the states that chose to reject the expansion of Medicaid offered by Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, even though the federal government would pick up virtually all of the expense.

It turned its back on $12 billion over the next five years, money that its hospitals and health system desperately needs.

It deprived over 160,000 of its working people, more Whites than Blacks, from getting health insurance.

Surely this is the time to reverse that decision.

South Carolina has joined other Southern states in erecting voter ID laws designed to make voting more difficult, with disproportionate impact on the elderly, people of color and the poor.

This too was discriminatory in effect and in intent.

The more extreme North Carolina law is now being challenged in the Supreme Court. South Carolina could lead the South in reforming its laws to ease registration and voting rather than restricting it. The state’s Republican representatives in Congress tend to support their party’s assault on public investment.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has just announced that it plans to go forward with a project to deepen the port at Charleston. South Carolina will benefit greatly if the ports at Charleston and Jasper are able to handle the larger modern container ships. As the state benefits from federal investment in its ports, surely it is time for its representatives to push for greater public investment in infrastructure, and not continue to starve it.

Gov. Haley could be the determining force. She has focused on jobs, driving an agenda designed to make South Carolina attractive to business. She has demonstrated leadership in regard to the flag. She has earned the good will of the vast majority of South Carolina citizens and businesses. Now she can turn that authority to making South Carolina a leader of the new South.

Jesse Jackson is founder and president of Rainbow/PUSH.

Hailing a cab while Black still a problem

By Ben Jealous

If you had to guess the single strongest factor in determining who escapes poverty, what do you think it would be?

Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is transportation. We may not think about it every day, but access to buses, trains and metros is a crucial link to opportunity and economic mobility. In fact, a recent Harvard study found the single strongest factor in determining economic mobility was commuting time.

A lack of transportation options can keep a struggling community treading water. Ben Jealous It is bad enough when a neighborhood lacks access to fresh produce; it is even worse when the closest grocery is only accessible by a bus that only shows up occasionally, or not at all.

If there is a personal equivalent to this public policy problem, it would have to be the struggle of catching a cab as a person of color, especially as a Black man. Nearly every person of color I know has a first- or second-hand story about a time that a taxi refused to pick them up or even drive to their neighborhood.

Even President Obama has recalled experiencing discrimination when he was a young man.

A new research study provides some statistical meat to those anecdotal stories, and hints that the solution to this age-old problem may lie in new technology. A study, conducted by Brilliant Corners and sponsored by Uber, surveyed more than 800 Black and White residents of Chicago. It found the following: • The number of respondents who report personally experiencing being ignored by taxi drivers when hailing taxis on the street is significantly higher for Black respondents than for Whites (Blacks 48

percent to Whites 23 percent).

• 55 percent of Blacks who have called for a cab at some point have experienced a refusal by the service to send a cab to their community.

• A solid majority of Blacks and nearly half of Whites agree that taxi drivers deliberately discriminate against Black passengers.

Fifty years after the Civil Rights Act, one of the most basic activities in daily life is still tarred by racism and discrimination. This new data proves the concerns that many people of color hold about finding a ride when it matters most: when the destination is a job interview, a doctor’s visit or just a lunch with an old friend. The vexing experience of trying to hail a taxi is a powerful incentive for many people of color to seek alternative methods of transportation.

The most exciting alternative is ridesharing. Ridesharing companies, like Uber and Lyft, manage to be both more efficient than traditional taxi services and also more colorblind. When a driver selects a customer for pickup, he or she is completely blind to what that customer looks like, or where that customer is going. The added bonus of ridesharing services is that they serve as a form of economic empowerment themselves. As these services ramp up across the country, they are providing tens of thousands of flexible and easily accessible jobs.

Ridesharing companies serve new people and communities that traditional taxis have for years passed over. When these drivers come from the communities they serve, it essentially creates a new market for transportation services.

Everybody wins, from the passengers to the drivers to the local economy. We often think about how technology and smartphones make our lives more convenient and easier; it’s important to remember that technology has the power make our society more fair as well.

Ben Jealous is former president and CEO of the NAACP.

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The Holley Institute Family Village will host two Serbian teachers and a deaf student for two weeks this summer in a humanitarian effort to educate deaf teachers from Serbia so similar programing may be replicated in the former Yugoslavia. The Holley Institute, a non-profit organization affiliated with St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit, operates the Holley Family Village, where it offers educational, recreational and mental health programs for deaf, deaf/blind and hard of hearing children, adults and their families.

Earlier this summer Ardis Gardella, president, Holley Institute, was contacted by Princess Katherine, wife of Alexander II, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia, and asked if the Holley Institute would be willing to work with deaf children in Serbia. The dialogue resulted in this educational effort in which two Serbian deaf teachers, a deaf student and her mother are visiting the United States and the Holley Family Village, July 1124. The teachers will examine the Holley Family Village programs to learn how to establish similar programs in Serbia.

The student and her mother will be able to take advantage of all the extensive programming and resources the Village has to offer.

In addition to their stay at the Holley Institute’s Family Village, the Serbian visitors will visit the Van Elslander Surgical Innovations Center located at Providence-Providence Park Hospital, Novi.

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this new, state-of-the-art training center in metro Detroit can serve as a training site for Serbian otolaryngologists, who can study innovative programs from St. John Providence and use best practices to enhance the work being developed in their home country.

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The mission of The Holley Institute, a non-profit organization founded in 1993, is to assist the deaf, deaf/ blind and hard of hearing by providing services and programs aimed at improving their quality of life. Because early detection of hearing loss is critical for intervention, Holley Institute volunteers screen all newborn infants for deafness and hearing loss at St. John Hospital & Medical Center. For more information on The Holley Institute Family Village, visit www.holleyfv.org.

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Neighborhood businesses in northwest Detroit neighborhood to get big boost Discount Days event July 24-26 invites residents to discover local businesses CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS

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program that advances small business growth in northwest Detroit’s District 1 by offering residents incentives to buy local and provide business owners with resources and other support will expand with $100,000 from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Led by Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp., the expansion aims to involve residents in enhancing the vibrant commercial corridors in their neighborhood, while also helping businesses scale and grow.

Knight funding will help create new initiatives that encourage more people to buy from local businesses and get feedback from residents on the type of goods and services they would like to see in the neighborhood. To help businesses discover best practices, Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp. will do research into other buy-local programs, charting successes and failures. In addition, the program will focus on what attracts customer support and builds sustainability in order to assist local business owners in growing their business.

“Supporting neighborhood businesses obviously strengthens the financial bottom line for the business, but just as

importantly for residents, it creates opportunities for job growth and increases the level of engagement between neighbors and the retailers who service them,” said District 1 Detroit City Council member James Tate, a lead on the effort.

“This support will undoubtedly strengthen the effectiveness of the budding D1 Discount Days initiative. As a resident and elected official in City Council District 1, I am thankful for the opportunity to help boost our local economy and further positively impact the lives of Detroiters.”

Katy Locker, Knight Foundation program director for Detroit, agreed.

“To foster vibrant commercial corridors in Detroit, we need people to invest in homegrown ideas and businesses.

The expansion of the District 1 buy-local program will help bring more local jobs and economic growth to our city; residents will be part of the process, helping to create the type of neighborhood where people want to live,” she said.

“We’re very interested in how neighborhood retail invites more people and more life into the street. We also hope to learn from this effort so it can be duplicated in other neighborhoods.”

The project will be implemented by a steering committee including Tom Goddeeris, executive director of Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp.; Jill Ford, special advisor to Mayor Mike Duggan; James Tate, District 1 Detroit City Council member; Derek Edwards, vice president of Invest Detroit; Kimberly Faison, director of ProsperUs K; and Ola Stella, chief operating officer of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp.

Goddeeris, Tate and Ford will lead the effort. The group recently attended a Knight-supported knowledge-sharing trip

to Portland, Oregon, to explore local business development and its impact on city success.

Expansion of the business support program in District 1 and formation of the steering committee grew out of this experience.

and make connections.

New funding for the program comes ahead of D1 Discount Days, an annual event that invites residents to explore the goods and services in their neighborhood. The July 24-26 event encourages residents to invest in their community and promotes a more vibrant street life. It also helps business owners attract new customers

Knight Foundation, along with several other funders, also provided support for Detroit’s “grand bargain,” an agreement between the state and the city to help ease Detroit out of bankruptcy. Since 2008, Knight has pledged more than $80 million to Detroit, including a major investment in the arts announced in October 2012.

Support for Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp. is part of Knight Foundation’s efforts in Detroit to attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of engagement.

New grocery stores will open this week in metro Detroit CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS

Those new grocery stores just keep coming.

within city limits, and that wasn’t including Eastern Market which, by almost any measure, contains quite a bit of food for sale.

It wasn’t that long ago when Detroit was being labeled as a “food desert” where the city’s residents were stranded on stretches of devastated neighborhoods with no manageable access to a decent grocery store.

But now it appears that even more grocery store options are on the way, according to the most recent edition of Crain’s Detroit Business, although none of them seem to be located within the boundaries of the Detroit.

The implication seemed to be that Detroiters without cars either had to catch a ride with a friend to a nearby suburb, wait a few hours to catch a bus that (might) drop them off near a store, or they could try their luck stocking up on whatever they could find in the aisles of the nearest full service gas station, party store or CVS.

From Crain’s:

Although Detroit has lost such chain supermarkets as Farmer Jack and Kroger, the myth of Detroit as an urban food desert is being dismantled in the face of actual factual reporting. Not that it didn’t make for a great story in a Mad Max sort of way, it just wasn’t true. Which was a problem.

As a matter of fact, a 2013 report by the think tank Data Driven Detroit discovered 115 full-service grocery stores located

“Eight new, remodeled or rebranded grocery stores are scheduled to open Wednesday in metro Detroit as part of expansion efforts by Downers Grove, Ill.-based Fresh Thyme Farmers Market and The Kroger Co. The three Fresh Thyme stores, located in Troy, Rochester Hills and Northville, will open at 7 a.m.

Wednesday, four months after Fresh Thyme’s first Michigan store opened in East Lansing.

The stores will carry a mix of natural and organic products as well as more familiar grocery staples.

“The five Kroger locations in West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Northville, Ann Arbor and South Lyon are grand reopenings of former Hiller’s Market locations, which Kroger acquired earlier this year.”

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TiE Detroit launching its entrepreneurship program for high school students TiE Detroit, the Detroit chapter of the global entrepreneurship notfor-profit organization, is launching its fifth annual session of TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program. TYE is a unique global program, and Detroit is one of 19 chapters throughout the world, that seeks to promote value creation and entrepreneurship amongst high school students. TYE accomplishes this objective by offering a training and mentoring program to select high school students who learn about the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur.

The nine-month long program exposes high school students to the entrepreneurial mindset. Seasoned entrepreneurs and mentors coach students (grades nine through 12) on a business-focused curriculum that

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nurtures their creativity, self-confidence, leadership and overall development. Students that complete the courses will participate in a regional business plan competition with the winning team receiving $1,000 and the opportunity to compete at the global finals, where 19 other chapter-winning teams from around the world will compete for $10,000.

The new interactive eBill from DTE Energy makes it easy to analyze energy usage and pay your bill. The new, simple layout shows your usage at a glance, gives you links to energy-saving ideas, and lets you pay your bill in a snap. There are even sections specific to your business that can help you understand and manage what you use, and pay.

TiE Detroit is currently accepting applications from interested students. The deadline to enroll is Sat., Aug. 1, 2015 and the students will be selected by Fri., Aug. 21. There is a $350 enrollment fee for students who are selected. Classes start in September 2015 and are held every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Mich.

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The Michigan Chronicle is profiling small businesses that have participated in Pure Michigan’s Business Connect (PMBC) program. This is part of a series aimed at increasing African-American awareness and participation in programs that can aid in the expansion of their businesses.

PMBC is an active program committed to improving Michigan’s economy by connecting businesses, locating capital, identifying supplier opportunities and accessing valuable services.

It was launched in 2011 by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to further encourage Michigan companies to increase procurement spending within the state.

VETBUILT is a general construction and staffing firm serving Fortune 500 companies, as well as state and federal agencies in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. A leader in the industry, VETBUILT has proven itself to be a one-stop source for services based on the company’s expertise, competitive pricing and superior customer service.

The company maintains its loyal customers by committing to providing quality products, productivity and strategic planning to deliver projects on time and on budget.

VETBUILT has numerous certifications and recognitions which include: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business “SDVOSB,” Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council “MMSDC,” Wayne County and Detroit HQ & Detroit Based Business, Entrepreneur of the Year by the Latino Cultural Pastoral Center, Michigan’s Most Influential Hispanic Award by Corp Magazine, Crain’s Detroit Business Top 10 Largest Hispanic Business, Nominated for Class 3 Minority Supplier Award

by MMSDC and featured front page on Crain’s Detroit Business for hiring military veterans.

Garcia decided to start VETBUILT because he wanted to establish a company that specializes in recruiting and hiring military veterans and minorities. “That

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is why I chose to locate our headquarters in Detroit. There are many skilled and talented potential employees in this community and I want to help them gain employment. I also want to provide, not just a job, but a career path that includes the potential for growth with benefits,” says Garcia.

As any entrepreneur will tell you, there are certain challenges to operating your own business. However, the challenges of minority-owned business are multiplied. Garcia states, “MBEs, WBEs (Women Business Enterprise) and now VBEs (Veteran Business Enterprise) is that we always have to be more competitive in pricing, yet we have to spend thousands of dollars and many hours to get our certifications. These costs are never recouped and have to be renewed every year. There are so many requirements to meet and to maintain your certification every year so you are limited by these requirements. There are quite a few challenges to being a minority company, but it also has its benefits as well.”

Garcia discovered PMBC through a local event held by the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers of Michigan (PTAC) provides local businesses with the resources and know-how to successfully obtain government contracts) and has attended almost all of the PMBC events. “It’s an amazing program and it truly delivers its mission to support local minority companies. By attending most of the PMBC events we have made numerous business contacts and created great relationships. A few of the contacts have generated business opportunities for us. I believe the most productive opportunity was networking with hundreds of small and large businesses.”

“I would recommend every small business to register with the PMBC and apply to all of the events. If selected, they should be prepared to do a lot of networking (bring lots of business cards).

Do your homework on the companies that will be attending the event. Find out what services they are requesting and if it fits your company service profile.,” he said. “Create a solution, not a service, to the company that needs your services. Once you meet them, you can very quickly move the conversation to how you can be a supplier to support what they need. Visit their website to learn as much as you can about the company prior to the PMBC event. Do not expect to get a contract or a purchase order from your first event, and continue to follow up to get that meeting to present your company in detail to their purchasing department. If you do this, you will successfully create a business opportunity for you and your company.”

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In today’s economic climate, business owners need all the support they can get. That’s why more and more Michigan businesses are turning to Pure Michigan Business Connect. This free program connects you to billions of dollars in resources that can help you expand your supply chain. Identify new business opportunities. And provide complimentary legal, accounting and Web services. Putting Michigan to work for you.

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Wendy Williams, Iyanla Vanzant to headline Radio One’s 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo

By Donald James

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Following its hugely successful inaugural event of empowerment for women last year in the Motor City, Radio One Detroit will host its 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo on Saturday, August 15 at Cobo Center. Beginning at 10 a.m., the all-day event will feature ongoing activities and opportunities for women to be educated, informed, inspired and uplifted by attending numerous workshops and seminars of empowerment.

Workshops and seminars will include “Mastering Your Credit, “Ask the Lawyer,” “How to Relate in Your Relationship” and more.

There will be breakout sessions that will touch on how to save for college, the importance of physical fitness, how to better understand yourself, and more. Additionally, there will be local and national vendors that will be selling food, books, jewelry, natural hair care products, clothing, and other products.

Iyanla Vanzant, a prolific writer, public speaker, life coach, and television host of “Fix My Life,” which airs on Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), will keynote the event. According to Wendy Cyrus-Herndon, Radio One Detroit’s marketing director, Vanzant will speak on an array of topics that impacts the lives of women. “Iyanla Vanzant will be speaking on a number of life lessons that will help motivate women,” said Cyrus-Herndon.

“She will speak on things that she has learned along the way that will empower other women. She is a very dynamic and energetic speaker.”

Additionally, Wendy Williams, host of the No. 1 ranked syndicated television talk show, “The Wendy Williams Show,” will also headline the expo. Attendees will have an

opportunity to participate in live segments that have traditionally made Williams and her show popular, incliuding “Hot Topics” and “Ask Wendy.” “The Wendy Williams Show” is now seen in 52 countries.

“Wendy Williams will talk about her life, how she has gotten to where she is, and how she has overcome various obstacles,” Cyrus-Herndon said. “She will share some personal and professional things that will inspire others.”

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy will facilitate a session, entitled “Women Who Lead.” The session will also include gospel singing star Dorinda Clark-Cole; DTE executive Faye Nelson and Chris Albi, vice president of operations for Kroger. There will also be a session called “Black Men Reveal Panel” featuring actor, singer and author Christian Keyes.

The 2nd Annual Women’s empowerment Expo will feature musical performances by such recording artists as El DeBarge, Doug E. Fresh, Faith Evans, and Tasha Page-Lockhart.

“The Women Empowerment Expo will be a very powerful event that should not be missed,” said Cyrus-Herndon.

“Last year, we had more than 5,000 attendees. We expect many more this year because there will be so much more to see and do that will help empower all women.”

Advance general admission tickets are $35 and VIP general admission tickets are $65 and are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, or by logging on to www.ticketmaster. com. Tickets are also available at God’s World, located at 13533 W. Seven Mile Rd. in Detroit and at the Radio One Detroit Office, 3250 Franklin St., near downtown Detroit. For the complete lineup of artists and seminar information and updates, log on to www.kissdetroit.com.

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Wayne State University School of Medicine’s longtime leader, dies at age 74

By Philip Van Hulle The Wayne State University School of Medicine has lost a huge voice and an even greater heart.

Silas Norman Jr., M.D., associate dean of Admissions, Diversity and Inclusion, died in the early morning hours of July 17, 2015. He was 74.

Services have yet to be finalized, but are expected to take place July 25 at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, where Dr. Norman served as a deacon.

Dr. Norman, a graduate of the school and a longtime member of the faculty, was a driving force for diversity, fairness and compassion for the underserved.

Homeless project and the Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion, working to see that thousands of uninsured and underserved people received much-needed health care. He was chair of the Detroit-based Community Health Awareness Group Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected and infected with HIV and AIDS. A medical suite at the State Prison of Southern Michigan in Jackson is named after Dr. Norman, who served as the facility’s medical director. His commitment to social and humanistic medicine also led him to serve as chief medical officer for the Michigan Department

innovation, risk-taking and leadership. During the 2011 commencement ceremony, Dr. Norman received the Distinguished Service Award for his work in diversity, his fairness and his compassion for the underserved.

In 2012, Dr. Norman was named a Detroit Everyday Hero by Verizon Wireless, which partnered with 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit and the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.

“He was a very compassionate, loving and giving person,” said De’Andrea Matthews, interim director of Diversity and Inclusion for the School of Medicine, who began working with Dr. Norman

“We have lost a beloved faculty member, a determined leader, and more importantly, a great man,” said Jack D. Sobel, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine. “In many ways Dr. Norman helped shape our School of Medicine. There are hundreds of people who will never forget his contributions to their success in medical school and in life.”

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences from Paine College in Augusta, Ga., Dr. Norman entered the School of Medicine as a medical student, and graduated in 1976. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Detroit General Hospital. An assistant professor of Internal Medicine, he was appointed assistant dean for Admissions in 2003, and associate dean for Admissions, Diversity and Inclusion in 2010.

“In one simple phrase, Dr. Norman gave his life to the Wayne State University School of Medicine,” said Herbert Smitherman Jr., M.D., M.P.H., interim vice dean of Diversity and Inclusion.

“From medical student to internal medicine resident to faculty to dean of Admissions, Dr. Norman was engaged in every aspect of WSU School of Medicine life. Medicine was his ministry; whether providing care to prisoners, the underserved and uninsured or expanding opportunities in medicine for underrepresented people, he always cared beyond himself.

“And this is why he was loved by so many.

He was an outstanding leader, physician, mentor and person, and most importantly, my friend. His presence will be greatly missed by all.”

Dr. Norman served as a consultant to the Detroit Health Care for the

Dr. Silas Norman Jr. of Corrections and medical director for the Wayne County Jails.

The recipient of many awards and honors, Dr. Norman was reserved about such recognition.

“To be honored for the service that we give is a distinct privilege and an honor,” he said upon receiving one of his many recognitions. “I think the opportunity to do this work is really a privilege.

The community has a right to expect us to give some service.”

In 2000, Dr. Norman received the Alumni Achievement Award from the United Negro College Fund. That same year the Wayne State University Organization of Black Alumni selected him for its Alumni Achievement Award, and the Michigan Department of Community Health presented him with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Vision Award.

He received the School of Medicine’s Trailblazer Award in 2010. The award honors outstanding alumni and faculty who have made substantial contributions and demonstrated courage, initiative,

in 2006. “He was a wonderful boss and a wonderful person in general. He was very caring about you as a person, and he was very much a family man.

He has been a driving force behind diversity and the underserved.”

Anyone who had the good fortune to hear Dr. Norman sing knew that he had a voice that rolled like thunder. He lent that talent to Detroit’s critically acclaimed Brazeal Dennard Chorale, and it was no surprise when the chorale won gold and silver medals at the 2012 World Choir Games with his help.

“I am a product of the public schools of Augusta, Georgia,” Dr. Norman said at that time. “My first remembrance of the joy of singing came in the third grade of the Charles T. Walker Elementary School. I remember the joy of the harmony and the words to some of the songs until this day. Music has been a passion and a comfort ever since.”

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By Steve Holsey

A true original Recently, I have been listening to a pair of highly-charged CDs, “Standing on the Verge: The Best of Funkadelic” and “Funked Up: The Very Best of Parliament.”

It occurred to me again what a unique talent George Clinton is, and it is interesting to note that he and his cohorts made many of their best records during the height of the disco era. Clinton just ignored it.

Although the wild attire is a thing of the past, Clinton, at the amazing age of 74, is still doing his P-Funk thing.

George Clinton, honoree, with Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones. At left is Councilman Scott Benson.

George Clinton on stage at Chene Park.

— Monica Morgan photos Brenda Jones, Detroit City Council president, recently presented Clinton with a testimonial resolution on behalf of the council and the City of Detroit.

Which brings something else to mind: Councilman George Cushingberry Jr.’s middle name is Clinton.

STILL trying to figure out how 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson III) could on the one hand file bankruptcy, and on the other, go to a strip club with a pocketful of 100 dollar bills which he threw up into the air to make it rain money.

Maybe he is making a mockery of the bankruptcy system. Hopefully these next three celebrities are not. They each have filed bankruptcy twice!

Sinbad, who filed in 2009 and 2013, was $11 million in debt the second time, including $8 million in unpaid taxes. He

Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins

50 Cent (Curtis Jackson III)

said he “invested in people, not things.”

Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins of TLC filed in 1995, along with the other two members of the group, and again in 2011, this time alone. Her debt was mostly due to unpaid mortgage payments on her mansion.

And then there’s Toni Braxton, who is reported to have lavish tastes, contributing heavily to her at one time being $50 million in debt. She filed in 1998 and 2010.

It is hard to feel much compassion for rich people being in such predicaments.

CHUCK D (Carlton Ridenhour) made a statement recently that riled a substantial number of people but, fact of the matter is, his observation has validity.

Though making it clear that he was not defending Bill Cosby’s actions, he pointed out Chuck D that the media and the public want to crucify him, never again watch his TV shows or movies, his commercials or anything else. They probably wouldn’t even buy Jello-Pudding Pops, if they were still available, because of the Cosby association.

Detroit Black radio history explored in new book

“Soul on Air,” the newly-published book by author-historian Ken Coleman, subtitled “Blacks Who Helped to Define Radio in Detroit,” is one that is long overdue.

African Americans have played a prominent role on the airwaves in Detroit for many decades, in fact, dating back to the 1940s.

Coleman’s book, well-written by someone who cares deeply about his subject, is filled with insights, facts, quotes and more, leading to just about any reader saying to him or herself, “I didn’t know that.”

Of course, it would not have been possible to focus on every significant Detroit radio personality, but there is a good representation.

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They include names we are all know, such as Donnie Simpson, the Electrifyiing Mojo, Frankie Darcell, John Mason, Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg, Rosetta Hines and “Frantic” Ernie Durham.

And some not as familiar to the average person, among them Jack Surrell, Bill Williams, LeBaron Taylor, Joltin’ Joe Howard, Bristoe Bryant, Gene Elzy and LeRoy G. White. Also, Bill Lane (pictured on the cover), the first Black man host a radio broadcast on “The Great Voice of the Great Lakes.”

His weekly hour-long show aired Sundays on WJR-AM 760.

COLEMAN explains, “The men and wom-

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WJLB on-air team in 1972: Seated, Martha Jean “The Queen” ­Steinberg. From left, Donnie Simpson, Jay Butler, Claude Young, Al ­Perkins, Ken Bell and Cat Daddy-O.

John Mason

Donnie Simpson

Meanwhile, the music of legendary record producer Phil Spector is heard all the time, and he is often spoken of in near reverence — even though he is serving 19 years to life in state prison for murdering

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Top grossing movies of all time in the United States Based on official box office figures, the 20 biggest money-making movies in the U.S. are “Avatar” (2009), “Titanic” (1997), “The Avengers” (2012), “Jurassic World” (2015), “The Dark Knight” (2008), “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” (1999), “Star Wars” (1977), “Aveng- "The Dark Knight" ers: Age of Ultron (2015), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), “Shrek 2” (2004).

Final Supremes reunite There is now a Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, dedicated to the history of the Grammy Awards and the winners. Mary Wilson (right), of the original Supremes, recently gave a speech there and took questions from the audience, in conjunction with the new Supremes exhibit. In attendance were Sherrie Payne (left) and Susaye Greene. The three comprised the last edition of the Supremes.

"Avatar"

“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” (1982), “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013), “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”(2006), “The Lion King” (1994), “Toy Story 3” (2010), “Iron Man 3” (2013), “The Hunger Games” (2012), “Spider-Man” (2002), "Toy Story 3" “Jurassic Park” (1993) and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (2009).

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en selected have helped define radio in Detroit.

However, the book isn’t intended to rank them in order of importance.

It includes on-air personalities, or disc jockeys, as well as people who worked on the administrative or business side.

It chronicles the life and times of men and women from different decades and eras, all of whom have had a significant impact on the medium.”

To ensure accuracy, Coleman utilized a wide-ranging array of reference sources, and the author was not afraid to tackle controversial issues, such as play-forpay, the scourge of the radio industry in the 1950s and, to a lesser extent, beyond.

Ernie Durham with beauty pageant winner Carol Gist at the 1989 African World Festival.

Ken Bell

made it virtually impossible for singular radio personalities, such as those featured in “Soul on Air,” to emerge.

However, no deejay from Detroit is named, although more than one could have been had Coleman chosen to write go the investigative reporter/“gotcha!” journalism route.

There are some rare photographs as well but none, of course, of the mysterious Mojo who didn’t allow his picture to be taken unless it was from the back or from the front with most of his face covered.

BUT IN the interest of full disclosure, there was at least one exception.

During the height of his WGPR/WJLB popularity — there was something extra special about the WGPR years — he allowed frontal pictures to be taken, for publication in this newspaper.

However, he changed his mind almost at the last minute…and so the mystery continued.

Coleman rightfully gives ample coverage to the Inkster-based Bell Broadcasting Company.

In November 1956, Dr. Haley Bell and Dr. Wendell Cox launched WCHB, making broadcasting history as the first radio station owned by African Americans that had been

All the more reason for the necessity of the documentation offered by Ken Coleman. Those interested in acquiring the book should contact Coleman Communications at www. onthisdaydetroit.com or call 313.551-1304.

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Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg built from the ground up.

In his fascinating autobiography, “To be Loved,” subtitled “The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown,” Berry Gordy wrote, “The Detroit area jocks at WCHB and WJLB were the first I got to know. WCHB was the home of Joltin’ Joe Howard. Also at this station were the Larrys — Dean and Dixon.

“MEANWHILE, across town at WJLB, was one of the hottest guys around — ‘Frantic’ Ernie Durham. Talking 50 miles a minute, creating a fever pitch of excitement, he wasn’t called ‘Frantic’ for nothing. But being frantic didn’t keep him from being an excellent businessman, a smart self-promoter.”

Reflections a woman.

CHARLIE WILSON is never one to mince words, a trait that carries over into his just-released autobiography, “I am Charlie Wilson.” The following is a humorous example.

“Our house was very musical, but we weren’t allowed to play the blues,” wrote Wilson. “That’s what my mother would call any music that wasn’t gospel Charlie Wilson — the blues. In her mind, if you couldn’t sing a particular song loudly from the pews of the Church of God in Christ, then it was a sin against the Lord.”

Of course, Charlie and his brothers, Ronnie and Robert, heard and played that secular music, forming the Gap Band and having many hits.

It seems strange that Brandy would disguise herself, then sing “Home” from “The Wiz” in the New York subway. (She wants the part of Dorothy when “The Wiz” returns to Broadway.)

“People in New York are very rude,” she said. “I just sang from my heart and nobody on the train responded.”

New Yorkers tend to be preoccupied,

In Ken Coleman’s book, as well-researched as his “On This Day: African-American Life in Detroit,” you will read about Donnie Simpson’s ascension from WJLB Soul Teen Reporter to becoming one of the most popular radio personalities in Detroit radio; John Mason’s ruling of urban morning radio in the ’80s and ’90s and how it came to be; Martha Jean “The Queen’s” reign on WCHB and WJLB and the many things that made her unique and special; and more.

But as he fast-forwards to today, Coleman goes into detail about the drastic change in radio, both in terms of ownership and programming.

Indeed, “formula radio” has

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It has been reported that Jackie Jackson is the only Jackson sibling who receives money from the Michael Jackson estate, $6 thousand a month. If true, why Jackie?

BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW...that in addition to singing, the great Jerry Butler also serves the Chicago area as a Cook County Board commissioner.

MEMORIES: “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)” (the Temptations), “That’s How Heartaches are Made” (Baby Washington), “Da’ Butt” (E.U.), “Can We Talk?” (Tevin Campbell), “Don’t Change on Me” (Ray Charles), “Piece of My Heart” (Erma Franklin), “Vogue” (Madonna), “Be My Baby” (the Ronettes), “Real Love” (Mary J. Blige).

BLESSINGS to Mike Jemison, Marvin Taylor, Lydia Nance Adams, Marie Teasley, Leonia Lloyd, Robert Terrell, John Collins, Wyoman Mitchell, Nicholas Hood Sr. and Sharon Taylor.

WORDS OF THE WEEK, from Oprah Winfrey: “Spirituality is not religion. You can be spiritual and not have a religious context. The opposite is true, too. You can be very religious with no spiritual dimensions, just doctrine.”

Let the music play!

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Ackeem Salmon – Photographer

Austen Brantley – Sculptor

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herwood Forest art gallery is proud to present two gifted teen artists, Austen Brantley and Ackeem Salmon, Friday July 31st, through August 2nd, 2015. Join us as we celebrate two phenomenal rising stars: a self-taught nineteen year old African-American ceramic sculptor from the Metro Detroit area, and a seventeen year old self-taught Jamaican photographer currently living in Detroit. Austen Brantley initially discovered his artistic abilities during his junior year at Berkley High School. He was inspired by his Ceramics teacher who saw his potential to succeed in things he once thought impossible: as a result he has become an inspiration not only to himself, but to his peers. In 2013, after a mere two years of sculpting, Austen began receiving local and statewide recognition for his creations, resulting in eight solo exhibits and multiple requests for future shows. Austen’s art has been displayed at Grand Rapids City Hall, the Charles H Wright museum, and a host of prominent local galleries. In addition, he has been interviewed for PBS and local news channels. Austen Brantley is an artist to watch he has grown from an amateur sculptor to an upcoming world artist, with the gift of speaking artistically through the clay he sculpts.

Ackeem Salmon is originally from Kingston, Jamaica, as he recently moved to Detroit on November 6, 2014. This stunning young artist is inspired by everything around him, as his passion for theatre and writing takes his Fashion and Fine Art Photography to a different perspective. He attended the Detroit School of Arts from January to June 2015, and has won many competitions and awards during that time. His most recent achievement was at the National NAACP photography competition in Philadelphia winning first place. Ackeem’s photography has indeed been labeled as a new taste to the art community because of his unique art style and methods of creativity. In the fall, he will be a freshman at the College for Creative Studies majoring in advertising design, as he is working extremely hard in the art community to find more scholarship opportunities towards his tuition.

In addition, he will be featured on Detroit Performs July 28th at 7:00PM on Detroit Public Television. At this rate to which Ackeem Salmon is pushing, he will definitely be a name you will hear around the world.

Please ensure you come out to see this amazing showcase of these two talented teens at 19500 Livernois Ave. Detroit MI, 48221: Friday July 31, 5:00PM-9:00PM for the Opening Reception, Saturday August 1, 12:00PM7:00PM for the art exhibit and sale, 1:00PM-3:00PM for the artist talk, and Sunday August 2, 1:00PM-5:00PM for the closing reception. Do not miss this event!!

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Soul Affirmation: I work hard to combat envy this week.

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The vibes support a mutually wonderful experience that will deepen your appreciation for one another!

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Everything goes your way this week, so relax and enjoy the abundant and wonderful soul vibrations. Make calls early in the week so that you can cruise through the afternoon.

Soul Affirmation: I find peace in spending time out of doors this week.

Lucky Numbers: 18, 29, 36 SCORPIO A project at work may suddenly demand your attention. If you pounce on it rather than waiting for it to go away (it won’t), you’ll be finished by lunchtime. Your speed and agility enable you to work smart; use your advantage.

Soul Affirmation: By going slowly I get there faster this week.

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You’ve got a gift with words this week that will facilitate all endeavors.

If you’ve been meaning to ask for a raise, this week might be the day to broach the subject with the boss. Trust your instincts!

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Soul Affirmation: I give thanks for the chance to give.

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Lucky Numbers: 11, 13, 18 PISCES Strong vibrations bring a series of dramatic interactions with others this week. Practice your charm. Let it come from the heart, and let your energy carry you upwards to your best, highest self. Keep emotions calm.

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BORN GIFTED READER The 7th Daughter without asking you a single word. I will tell you what you want to know. Tell your present, past and future. Tell you who your friends and enemies are.

Why you’re so unlucky. If your loved one is true or false.I will advise you all problems of life, such as love, marriage, business and health, etc. Why suffer, you can be free from all troubles. I guarantee Sucess where others failed. I am superior to any other reader you have seen.

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Technical Review Board Leader General Motors Co. seeks Technical Review Board Leader in Milford, MI responsible for technical leadership of a team responsible for designing, developing, testing, and creating software solutions for hybrid powertrain controls; perform design reviews, verification, issue analysis and resolution for vehicle subsystem software as well as contributing expertise to an advanced technology environment that is pushing the limits of hybrid control design, among other duties. Min. BS + 6 yrs. exp. Please send resumes to: GM Co., Resume Processing, Ref. #6030867, 300 Renaissance Center, M/C 482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265-3000.

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Rosemary Rush was born in Detroit on April 5, 1926, the oldest of the four children of William and Gertrude Merriweather. Educated in the Detroit Public Schools, she graduated from Commerce High School in 1944.

Mrs. Rush subsequently began working for the federal government in a clerical position. She later secured employment with the City of Detroit and retired from Wayne County as executive secretary to the director of Social Services.

In 1960, she married Eddie Rush Jr. Both were active members of the Shrine of the Black Madonna. She enjoyed traveling, reading, mentoring, playing bingo and going to the casino, among other activities.

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The Board of Directors for Ross-Hill Academy, 3111 Elmwood, Detroit, MI 48207, will hold a Public Hearing for the amendment of the district’s Antibullying Policy on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 5:30 P.M., in compliance with “The Matt Epling Safe School Law.” The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID: Legal Notice - Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is accepting bids for Payroll processing firms, Bid packages can be obtained between the hours of 9:00am – 4:00 pm by contacting: The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences 2985 E. Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48207 Attn: Walter Jones 734-730-8590 Or wjones@daask12.com

Back-to-School Tips to Keep Kids Healthy and Safe

Lead GUI Software Engineer Visteon Corporation is seeking a Lead GUI Software Engineer at our Technical Center located in Van Buren Twp., MI, to lead a team of graphical user interface software engineers to deliver high-end instrument clusters to automotive OEM customers and develop user interfaces based on customer specifications, in coordination with graphic artists, user experience designers, system engineers, and global software teams. Qualified candidates must have a master’s degree in embedded software engineering or electrical engineering and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Experience must include: experience with embedded C or C++, Altia Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. For confidential consideration, please apply online at www.visteon.com/careers/. Please respond to job Requisition Number 15-0128 EOE.

Openings at the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Please send a letter of interest, resume’ and credentials by mail, fax, or email.

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(StatePoint) Back-to-school prep means more than a trip to the office supply store. Help kids stay strong, healthy and safe this school year by putting wellness front and center.

“Thinking about back-to-school now can help parents keep kids on track for a healthy summer and start to school,” says Dr. Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

With that in mind, Hassink recommends taking the following steps.

better informed of your child’s medical history and aware of any emerging problems.

Beyond medical testing, pediatricians are wellequipped to counsel patients and parents on emotional and social issues, as well as issues that often crop up during adolescence, such as smoking, drugs, drinking, sexual activity and depression.

“Parents can ask a pediatrician about anything related to the care of their child or teen, medical or not,” says Dr Hassink. “The visit can be a good way to bring up these issues.”

Ease into the School Schedule Ease the back-to-school transition by keeping bedtime and meals scheduled during the summer and adjusting timing as school approaches. If your child has been going to bed later than usual, begin adjusting his or her bedtime earlier toward the end of summer. Depending on age, children and teens need between 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep nightly.

For young children, arranging to see their new classroom and meet their new teacher before school starts can calm first day jitters. Go over the school schedule with your child, including how she will get to school and what the plans are for after school time.

Consider Sports Sports can foster confidence, cooperation and healthy habits, and the start of the school year brings many opportunities to join various programs.

Hydration, nutrition and proper conditioning are important for any sport, especially those with intense training in warm weather. Schedule a sports physical with your pediatrician to discuss your child’s overall health and how to prevent injuries.

Schedule a Pediatric Visit The back-to-school season is a good time for scheduling a pediatric exam. Create a list of items you want to discuss with your child’s pediatrician. This list should include ensuring your child is up-to-date on vaccinations, a crucial part of preventive care.

It’s a good idea to build a medical home with a pediatrician by sticking with one doctor or medical practice throughout childhood and adolescence. The doctor will be

Talk Safety If your child will be walking to school, travel the route with him to assess its safety. Find out about traffic patterns and crossing guards. Teach your child safety rules like looking both ways. If possible, have your child commute with an older sibling or neighbor. If your child will be riding a bike or skateboard, be sure he wears a helmet. Review basic rules for safer riding. Bus riders should also be mindful of safety rules, like remaining in one’s seat and listening to the driver.

More back-to-school tips can be found at www.healthychildren.org.

As a parent, you can take steps to help ensure your children are prepared for a happy, healthy school year.

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Assists the University in meeting its undergraduate recruitment and enrollment objectives by supervising the processing of student applications, managing the application and admission record system, providing data required for management decisions, administering the undergraduate admission policies. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Three years’ experience in admissions or related field. Minimum four years technical experience working the university student information systems/database management. Experience in managing staff. This is a full time, Administrative Position which requires some evenings and weekends.

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City of Birmingham, MI (EOE) Seasonal Public Works Inspectors Inspect road/underground utilities const. projects, prep/recording of sketches, & inspection reports. Req: HS Diploma/GED, + educ. in civil eng, construction tech, or related field. 3-5 yrs. exp. in Municipal Engineering/Public Works Inspection, incl. installation of sewer, water main, & street paving projects. Ability to work independently & represent City in communications w/ contractors & public. Starting at $25/hr + PTO. Full posting & application @ www.bhamgov.org/jobs.

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Center for Multicultural Initiatives

Position will assess the needs of academically or economically disadvantaged students and initiate efforts to direct university resources to meet these needs. Will develop, coordinate and implement programs and services designed to increase recruitment, retention and graduation of Oakland students. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 2 years experience working within an educational setting with minority students. Ability to work evening hours.

This is a full time, administrative professional position. Salary is up to the low $40s annually.

See online posting for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 30, 2015.

Must apply on line to: https://jobs.oakland.edu Seeking

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Purchasing

This position will provide leadership to the Purchasing Department staff, select and purchase equipment, supplies and services; analyze product information; locate and evaluate new products, procedures and sources. Prepare requests for quotations and negotiate contracts.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years’ experience in business management and purchasing. This is a full time position. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. Compensation commensurate with education and experience. First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 31, 2015.

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This position will provide counseling, assessment, and outreach to students and university staff. Carry a full psychotherapy caseload to help meet demand for counseling services.

Conduct crisis evaluations, consultations, and Dean evaluations. Assist in areas of psychological assessment, diagnostic report writing, group therapy and outreach. Minimum qualifications require a Ph.D Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, licensed or license eligible as a Psychologist in the State of Michigan (must obtain license within one year of hire) and a minimum of three years clinical experience.

Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. Salary up to the mid $50s annually, commensurate with education and experience.

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Gospel star Kevin LeVar visits the Motor City that resonates with LeVar. Noted for his heart-stirring song, “A Heart That Forgives” on his freshman CD “Let’s Come Together,” the gifted singer-songwriter continues to be a voice for his generation as he takes a firm stand for his faith and what he believes God has called him to do. Sharing the gospel in song is just one of the outlets, the other is ministering the spoken word.

“God never ceases to amaze me and prove that His will and his timing, is perfect. I continue to pray that people all over the world will understand that they have a choice in their destiny and that God’s plan for us is great,” says LeVar. While in Detroit, LeVar was a guest on “The Gospel According to Dorinda” television show that airs on The Word Network Monday nights at 8:30pm/ET. Host Dorinda Clark-Cole chatted with the singer about ministry, family and current CD, “Destiny: Live at the Dream Center and More.” The performance of “Jesus Blues,” the second single currently being promoted at radio, was a highlight of the show.

Kevin LeVar Gospel singer Kevin LeVar was recently invited by Pastor Brian Edwards of New Testament Church to be a guest speaker at their Annual Youth Day. The theme this year was “Youth on a Mission to Uphold and Stand Their Ground,” which is something

“Live at the Dream Center and More” features songs of faith, hope and love that span a wide range of musical styles that include praise and worship, contemporary, old school R&B, light rock, big band, blues and country, forming a cohesive work of art.

Community and political collaboration conference Working to improve the quality of life of the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-clind Professional Preventive Restoration and Consultant Services, Inc., (PPRCS) presents its first annual conference.

The conference is paid for by PPRCS, and sponsored by Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority. The keynote speaker is Honorable Tim Killeen, Wayne County Commissioner District 1.

The conference purpose is to enlighten providers, and political officials of the need for quality services for individuals deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind. Also, it hopes to break down barriers to providing adequate, quality services and advocate for governmental bodies to designate money for training and implementation.

The conference will be held at Fellowship Chapel Banquet and Conference Center, 7707 W. Outer Drive on August 21, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

It’s free admission and parking. You must RSVP by August 15 by email at pprcsinc@yahoo.com or by phone: (734) 421-7772.

This course is approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.

Course Approval #060915-00. Three CE hours will be approved for social workers. There is a $10.00 fee for social workers to attaines CE Hours. Attendees must be present during the entire conference to earn CE Hours.

For more information please call (734) 421-7772, and click the link https://youtu.be/yBRLpah8Kw0. Contact person: Dr. Odeather Hill, Ph.D., LMSW

In Memoriam BILL HUNTER Bill Hunter, former GM executive, passed away July 20, 2015. The funeral is set for Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. The family hour is Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. A masonic service is Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m All services will be held at Unity Temple

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