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'Detroit' is a movie, nothing more. So stop e xpecting more… By Keith A. Owens Senior Editor
This is kind of a two-part commentary, but stick with me if you can. Trust me, the two parts are related. Because even though I’m starting off with “that movie,” we’re likely to end up in Flint, which lands us right back in Detroit. Here we go… So, for the past couple weeks a lot of people here in Detroit have been chatting about this new movie that dares to name itself after our city. I’ve heard comments from both sides of the spectrum, although most of them have been negative. More than a few folks urged me — either directly or via Facebook posts — not to go see it, for a variety of reasons.
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Pride of Detroit Tommy Hearns inducted into Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
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But then, once in the ring, Leonard recalled thinking, as he took another look at Hearns’ tightly coiled body over in his corner, that this was not the same guy who he had so easily dismissed before. This guy looked a bit more threatening. And the rest, as they say, is history. From writer David Avila, writing about the induction in the online boxing publication The Sweet Science:
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Detroit has always been known as a tough city, and a tough city produces tough people. But it also produces great people. Tommy Hearns may be one of the toughest, as well as one of the greatest, that Detroit has ever produced. And last week, in Las Vegas, Hearns was awarded an honor that nearly matches the love and pride that his hometown takes in his accomplishments. Hearns was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. A brief review of what Hearns managed to achieve during his time in the ring makes it quickly obvious why the Hall of Fame would be incomplete without him. From his website: “Thomas “Hitman” Hearns was born October 18, 1958 and is a retired American boxer. Nicknamed ‘the Motor City Cobra’ and more famously “Hitman,” Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions. He would also become the first fighter in history to win five world titles in five different divisions. Hearns was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1980 and 1984 and is best known for his fights with Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Durán. “Hearns began his professional boxing career in Detroit, under the tutelage of Emanuel Steward in 1977. He won six world titles in five weight classes during his pro career, defeating future boxing Hall of Famers such as Pipino Cuevas, Wilfred Benítez, Virgil Hill and Roberto Durán. Hearns
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started his career by knocking out his first 17 opponents. In 1980, Hearns carried his 28-0 record into a world title match against Mexico’s Pipino Cuevas. Hearns ended Cuevas’s fouryear reign by beating him by TKO in the second round. Hearns was voted ‘Fighter of the Year’ by Ring magazine in 1980.” Questions? Sugar Ray Leonard, who together with Hearns in the ring created some of the best and most memorable bouts in boxing history, introduced Hearns at the induction ceremony. The two have become close friends, and Leonard said that Hearns was “one of the toughest guys ever …a guy who brought out the best in Sugar Ray Leonard.” Leonard got some laughs from the crowd when he recounted how skinny Hearns was, and how he mistakenly thought that defeating him wouldn’t be much of a problem. “Here’s a guy who could barely make the weight,” he said.
“Detroit’s ‘Hitman’ Hearns was a fearsome sight with his long, lean body and explosive speed and power. His welterweight battle between undefeated world champions in 1981 with Ray Leonard is considered a classic. He also battled against the best of his time including Roberto Durán, Wilfredo Benitez and Marvelous Marvin Hagler. He won world titles as a welterweight, super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight. He possessed shocking power in that lean body frame.” When asked on Monday in an interview with the Michigan Chronicle his feelings about the honor, his expression made it clear what it meant to him as he relaxed in an easy chair at the home of longtime friend Odis Buffington, a local boxing aficionado and close friend of the late Emmanuel Steward who still cherishes a framed photograph of him standing in the ring next to Hearns when he won his first Golden Gloves championship in Hawaii. “It was awesome. I had the chance to reminisce about some of the events that happened in my life,” he said. But as pleased as he was by the
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I won’t take the time here to recount everything that happened in Flint over the past few years with the water. I’m going to take a leap of faith and assume that you already know most of it. If you don’t already know, stop reading this because it’s time to do some of that research and study I was talking about earlier.
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So now I’ve seen it., and I admit that commenting on the back end probably isn’t playing fair since I got to hear what everybody else said first. That being said… Here’s the thing, and I’ll make this brief. If you want to learn your history, you need to read books, you need to study. You will never learn the truth about anything sitting in a large dark room full of strangers with a handful of popcorn watching a movie screen for two hours, or however long. It just doesn’t work that way. Research and study is a long, arduous, but ultimately rewarding task that only grants that reward to those few determined to find out the truth about a matter. Movies? Movies are sheer entertainment, enslaved to the profit motive. If a movie doesn’t make a profit, it is a failure. Pure and simple. It’s all about that box office. Which means that the job of those who make those big screen movies is to try their best to make a film that will be entertaining enough to draw lots of people to the box office and make lots of money. This rule applies to movies like “Detroit,” “JFK” and “Nixon,” just as much as it does to “Batman” and “Superman.” A movie advertising itself as “based on a true story”
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Honestly, cards on the table, I had been planning on seeing the movie anyway. I confess this up front (no doubt to the disappointment of at least several of my friends). But I’m a movie fanatic and this looked like a good movie to me. Subject matter was intriguing for obvious reasons, and the trailers were gripping, at least to me. But after all the chatter? Well, now I had to go see it.
In February, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission issued the Flint Water Crisis Report. But instead of discussing the technicalities of who made which wrong decision when, the report focuses on how much structural racism, racism built into the system, was responsible for what hap-
pened. Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Dr. Agustin Arbulu, in a recent interview, said the purpose of the report was to get to the actual root of the problem — the same root that led to the rebellion of 1967 in Detroit, the Detroit race riot on Belle Isle of 1943, the race riot outside of Dr. Ossian Sweet’s house when he dared to move into a white neighborhood in 1925, and the Detroit race riot of 1863. As you can see, that root runs deep. From the report: “The Commission recognizes that there have been numerous articles, hearings, studies, reports and investigations into Flint’s water crisis. Many focused on the technical aspects of the water crisis: What anti-corrosive materials should have been added? What about testing for lead in the water? Is the current lead and copper rule sufficient?
“The Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC or Commission) believes that to properly and completely assess the causes of the Flint water crisis, we must look back much further. We believe the underlying issue is historical and systemic, dates back nearly a century, and has at its foundation race and segregation of the Flint community. These historical policies, practices, laws and norms fostered and perpetuated separation of race, wealth and opportunity. “We are not suggesting that those making decisions related to this crisis were racists, or meant to treat Flint any differently because it is a community primarily made up by people of color. Rather, the disparate response is the result of systemic racism that was built into the foundation and growth of Flint, its industry and the suburban area surrounding it.
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Flint recast seeking proposals, $30,000 grants to be awarded Flint Resiliency in Communities after Stress and Trauma Program (ReCAST) is seeking proposals from agencies and programs that support the mission of ReCAST, and expand the use of trauma-informed approaches throughout the greater Flint community.
Oakland County Commissioners to acknowledge United Way for a Century Of Service To help commemorate the year-long centennial celebration of United Way for Southeastern Michigan, an organization that has served as the region’s unifier since 1917, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Michael Gingell will present a proclamation to the nonprofit’s President and CEO Dr. Herman Gray. Commissioner Gingell
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“ReCAST is dedicated to strengthening the local programs and partnerships that support at-risk youth and families in developing resilience” says Dr. Vicki Johnson-Lawrence, ReCAST program director. “The use of trauma informed approaches strengthens existing programs by creating a new normal focused on wellness and resliency.” Up to five grants for a maximum amount of $30,000 each will be awarded to agencies and programs that support the mission of ReCAST that mmet the selection criteria. The Flint Resiliency in Communities after Stress and Trauma Program is de-
signed to promote resilience in the Flint community by assisting high risk youth and families, mitigating the impact of trauma, reducing behavioral health disparities and increasing the opportunities and training for Flint youth through strong community engagement strategies. The target population addressed by this project are high risk youth and their families impacted by the Flint Water Emergency. Poverty, exposure to violence and trauma, decreased educational and employment opportunities all contribute to the risks facing youth and their families. Go to http://www.flintrecast.com/ pilot-proposal-request.html to read the application instructions. Applicants must complete the full application and submit electronically via the application link on the ReCAST website no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 6.
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State must fully repay unemployed workers falsely accused of fraud The Michigan AFLCIO issued the following statement recently commenting on news that the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is in the process of refunding $20.8 million to people who were falsely accused of unemployment fraud. “It’s time to make this right,” said Ron Bieber, president of the Michigan
AFL-CIO. “What happened to these people is absolutely tragic. Lives were literally ruined by the Snyder administration’s mistake. While this refund is a good step in the right direction, it’s just not enough to repair the damage. The state has an obligation to repay every single penny they stole from these workers, and
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Mayor kicks off board Up of 11,000 abandoned houses Mayor Mike Duggan joined with residents from neighborhoods around the city today to launch a new program to board up 11,000 blighted abandoned houses in the city over the next two years. The program started in the Boynton neighborhood of Southwest Detroit, where 40 houses have been boarded in recent days.
near vacant houses. It’s also providing a second chance for 13 returning citizens who have been hired by the City. Eventually, as many as 20 returning citizens may be hired to work on the neighborhood improvement project. One of those people already hired is Lynard Brown, who after just three weeks with the city was promoted to be a crew foreman. Brown had been unable to find work for the past year, until he was hired by City.
The securing of the empty – and in many cases structurally sound – houses is part of a larger citywide initiative to demolish, rehab or board up the estimated 25,000 blighted abandoned houses that exist in the city over the next two years. The goal is to secure the houses in hopes of preserving many of them for rehab as the city’s recovery continues.
Michigan Chronicle announces new Best in Black categories By Olga Hill Launched in 2016, Best in Black was created as a way to celebrate blackowned businesses in the Detroit and Metro Detroit area and highlight unique individuals in our community who continue to live up to the standard of excellence. The community can submit their nominations in more than 40 categories. The six new categories are: Best Comedian, Best Event DJ. Best Church Organist, Best Choir Director, Best Wedding Planner/Event Planner, and Best Publicist. Visit www.bestinblackdetroit.com to submit your nomination before Sept. 4. “Last year, the community responded in a major way, with more than four thousand nominations and more than 400 hundred thousand votes cast. The community participation last year was phenomenal and we know that there
are people and businesses across various industries doing great work. The new categories are a welcome addition and we look forward to celebrating the winners at the Best in Black Awards ceremony in the fall,” said Hiram E. Jackson, Michigan Chronicle publisher. Here is how the selection process works: Visit www.bestinblackdetroit.com to submit your nomination. Voting began on Aug. 4 and you can submit the name of your favorite black-owned business, entrepreneur or organization through Sept. 4. Finalists will be announced on Sept. 13. Voters will be allowed to vote for one of the top finalists through Oct. 8. Votes will be tallied and the winner from each category will be announced at the much-anticipated Best In Black Awards in the fall. To ensure that your choice wins in each category, vote early and vote often.
Ballmer’s plan to invest in Detroit’s youth and families By Tom Watkins
life behind, some semblance of a support in their struggle to merely keep up.
Former Microsoft CEO and now LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer grew up suburban Detroit. Now he and his wife are planning a homecoming that tells a powerful story. They have a plan – a plan to combat and end intergenerational poverty in Detroit.
The Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority Board recently pledged $5 million a year for a minimum of 3 years to provide supports to help Detroit children succeed. This is a catalyst for change that hopes to bring others along who have been toiling to change the opportunities for our kids, families, and communities. Bringing us all to the table to discuss investment not only supports our communities but can ultimately help produce success for our children. We are just one of much governmental, civic, non-profit, religious, and community organizations with initiatives underway to uplift our community. Consider this a down payment on a much-needed investment for our kids and our collective future.
The plan starts with the news that he and his wife, Connie, co-founders of their philanthropy, The Ballmer Group, will be opening a Detroit office directing efforts to fight poverty and enhance youth development. This is perhaps the most uplifting news for Detroit that I have heard in a long while. With a net worth estimated at 32.6 billion, the couple’s announcement and the timing to pro- Tom Watkins vide fresh energy, focus, and investment in the futures of our youth, families, and communities couldn’t have been better, coinciding, as it does, with the momentum that has been gathering in Detroit the past couple of years. This bodes well for all our collective futures.
We know that children raised in poverty – in many cases generational poverty – along with other, adverse conditions, will have an extraordinary burden to bear in order to catch up with or just even with their peers who aren’t burdened with these societal conditions. Detroit Public School budgets have been strained for many years, not only due to declining enrollments but also to sustained and mostly inadequate, underfunded, educational investment. Often the human service personnel (counselors, social workers, nurses, even librarians) – those very best able to deal with children’s emotional issues – are the first to be cut when revenues decline. All at a time when families need them the most. Local nonprofits, struggling to make ends meet on their own meager budgets, collectively provide the very services needed to wrap the children who started
“We’ve come far enough as a city to where it’s no longer acceptable for us to simply say ‘wait a few years longer’ to our residents living on the blocks that our blight removal program won’t be able to reach in the short term,” said Mayor Duggan. “What we are committing to today is that all of the 25,000 blighted abandoned houses that still remain today will be demolished, rehabbed and reoccupied or secured by one of our Board Up Brigades over the next two years.”
In addition to hiring 40 workers of its own, the City also will be contracting with two community-based organizations to meet the anticipated production of up to 200 houses per week. The city is currently reviewing responses to an RFP it recently issued and will select the two partners in the coming weeks. At full capacity, the city will have 10 three-person crews operating across the city on any given day.
Here is a breakdown of what has been accomplished so far in the effort to address the city’s vacant properties and the work that remains: Since January 2014 of the 40,000 abandoned vacant houses across Detroit, 12,000 have been demolished and 3,000 have been rehabbed The two-year plan to address the remaining 25,000 abandoned houses includes the demolition of 9,000 more abandoned properties and the rehabilitation of another 5,000 to be reoccupied through Land Bank Auction and Nuisance Abatement Program. Additionally, 11,000 remaining vacant houses are to be boarded up within two years
The City’s General Services Department Director, Brad Dick, said that he expects to have all 10 crews up and running in the next few months. “By the end of September, we expect to be boarding up 40 houses each week and will double our rate each month until we get up to 200 every week,” Dick said. “So far it’s been going very well and we all very proud of Lynard and all of our returning citizens who have really inspired all of us.”
This $9 million investment toward addressing blight in the city’s neighborhoods is a welcome relief for Darnetta Leak, who has had to look at the vacant houses on S. Annabelle Street for the past several years. “I wake up early to watch the children in the morning as they go to school,” said Leak, “I was never comfortable knowing they walked past the abandoned houses every day. Now, I’m happy because these houses are being boarded up, the children will be safe and the neighborhood will look a lot better.” B:5”
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This is music not only to my ears but to many in Detroit and the surrounding metropolitan region. As a former state superintendent of schools, I would often remind students that “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear”. In my twenties, post-college, I began my own human services career working with at-risk youth, working and managing youth runaway shelters. Then, and now, I am most challenged by, “Doing good — well.” I have carried this challenge with me throughout my career, asking myself, ‘What difference are we making’ with these expenditures of time, money and energy? Often in the public and nonprofit sector, we can tell what was spent, but often struggle to provide assessment or ROI (return on investment). What inspires me about what I have heard about the Ballmer Group is they plan to get to where “good-intentions are not enough.” They want to elevate the conversation where those involved take calculated risks and provide measurable outcomes for our public and private investment. The Ballmer Group hopes to focus on direct, data-driven strategies to start breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty in Detroit. Together we stand ready to seize the day. Together we can increase economic and social mobility for today’s children and families. Mr. and Mrs. Ballmer: Our community is ready to partner with you to make this a reality. Tom Watkins is the president and CEO, Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority.
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The houses being boarded up are being identified by registered block clubs in the city working with the Mayor’s Department of Neighborhoods. Approximately 150 organizations were asked to submit their requested list by Aug. 1. Those lists are being used by the Board Up teams to develop board up zones and boards ups are prioritized based on the date the requests were submitted. Once the requested houses on the list are completed, crews will survey that zone to identify any other vacant houses that require boarding up and address those before they move on to the next zone.
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Detroit is rising. New leadership has emerged not only from the newly-elected school board and exceptional new Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent but from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Foundation leaders, along with countless community-based organizations and other community leaders, are on board to create a synergy that will not only change but “uplift the trajectory that will add value and make a measurable difference.
The Ballmer Group’s investments, currently focused in LA and Washington, will soon be operating in Detroit with funds that support initiatives and organizations aimed at improving economic mobility for children and families. This initiative will accelerate existing neighborhood transformations by convening key partners, empowering local leadership, and supporting the use of proven programs and interventions. http://ballmergroup.org/
“I am so happy to be employed again,” said Brown. “This program has given me a great opportunity to give back and to make a difference.”
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Tommy Hearns recognition, he was also a bit surprised. “All I ever wanted to be was good at what I did. And in boxing, I made it. And not just good, but a Hall of Famer at what I did. I was very excited about that,” he said. At the induction ceremony, Hearns talked about how he first had to sneak out the window of his east side home to catch the bus to the west side to train because he didn’t want this mother to find out he was boxing. But when she did, he paid the price just about any young kid would pay when his mother found out he left home out the window. “It was a hot night that night,” he said, to appreciative chuckles from the crowd. “I think that my mother was tougher than some of my opponents. She put fear in my heart,” he said on Monday, when asked to talk more about occurrence. “I would rather run through a fire with gasoline drawers on than to cross my mother.” But ultimately his mother relented when she saw how badly her son wanted to be a boxer. And Hearns realized that most of the reason for her anger was her fear of what could happen to her son inside a boxing ring. Simply put, mothers don’t like to see their children getting beat up, not even for money. “My mom believed in me. She was scared, afraid. Today when I go into the ring, she’s still the same way. But she believed in me and she let me do my own thing, and I’m very proud and happy about that.” Hearns said that, like many youngsters, his love of boxing began with Muhammad Ali. Until then he
From page A-1 was trying his best on the basketball court, but watching Ali set the course for the rest of his life. “Muhammad Ali inspired me to be a boxer. I knew I didn’t have the gift of gab. I was too quiet. Too umm…I guess shy. I was shy was what it was. I knew I wasn’t gonna be a talker,” he said. His fists said pretty much all that needed to be said inside the ring, but it wasn’t just inside the ring that appealed to Hearns. He liked everything about the sport, from the training to how it made him a better man and taught him life skills that he carries with him to this day. “It was just that physical part of it, getting my body tuned up, my mind tuned up. And then learning how to fight at the same time. A lot of us are afraid to step outside of our comfort zone, but sometimes you need to a step out there to see what’s really out there for us. And once you find it, hold onto it,” he said. “Martin Luther King had a dream, and that’s where it all comes from. It comes from the dream, and then you wonder, hey, I wonder can that dream be reality? It can be reality if you go for it. You gotta seek it. You gotta show God that you want it.”
Doesn’t mean a movie can’t deliver a powerful message or really make you think. Movies are actually quite good at that. But don’t ever go to a movie “based on a true story” expecting it to be a true story, or to get all the facts straight, or to not take artistic license, or to include historical references you think are essential, or to portray all real-life characters exactly as they were in real life. Because who so-and-so was in real life might not be exciting enough to sell tickets. Or it might not quite fit the script or the overall message. The only way to judge a movie is how it fares as entertainment. Once you try to raise that bar, and you consistently ram your ahead against the wall demanding more, you will forever be disappointed. So. Did I like the movie? Overall, yes. I did. Do I think it would have been better if a black man/woman made the film rather than a white woman? It’s easy to think so, but that doesn’t make it so. Which means maybe yes, maybe not. When Spike Lee made “X,” about the life of Malcolm X, and a film which I thought was incredible, Spike was not universally praised by black folk for his efforts. Oh sure, everybody loved Denzel because we always love Denzel. And it was one of the best performances of his career. But Spike was taken to task for pretty much the same thing that Kathryn Bigelow is being lambasted for, namely that she took many liberties, omitted essential information and events, and basically told a true story her own way. In other words, she was criticized because her portrayal veered away from the whole truth.
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Nobody will ever doubt that Tommy Hearns went for it with everything he had. Which might explain why he seems to feel satisfied at this time in his life, a little more than a month shy of turning 60.
What Arbulu thinks is the major takeaway from the report is the necessity to re-evaluate the law as it relates to the effects of racism and racial discrimination. Currently, the law is weighted on the side of intent, meaning the aggrieved party has to prove that the accused party actually intended to be racially discriminatory, or to cause harm for reasons related to race. A crime such as lynching, as an example, is pretty easy to prove when it comes to intent. So is burning a cross on a lawn.
“This is a great time of my life. Not many people get the chance to have a street named after them, to go the places that I’ve been in my life, a lot of places, a lot of countries. I made it. I think I really made it,” Hearns concluded.
But when it comes to poison drinking water that disproportionately endangers a predominantly black and poor population? Not so easy, which is why the law should be focused more on impact, not intent. Because the impact of all those years of structural racism in Flint (and in Detroit, and so
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From page A-1 Of course it did. It’s a movie. A movie about a very real time in a very real place where much of America was introduced to what can result when the simmering effects of structural racism are crammed into a tightly confined space and then left to overheat and, eventually, explode. It’s about a horrible, bloody night at the Algiers Motel when police brutality broke loose from its chain and went completely crazy, which is saying something for those times. Which is why I think it’s interesting that despite the film’s flaws, the folks who I have heard openly recommend that people see this movie include some of the folks who I might have thought would be the first to dismiss it. Folks like former City Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel, who was certainly in a front row seat to all the goings on back then, retired Detroit police chief Ike McKinnon, who actually dodged bullets from white police officers during the rebellion while he was in uniform, and Detroit historian extraordinaire Jamon Jordan. Reportedly, the movie is not doing well at the box office, but I hardly think this should come as a shock. This is a movie about the brutal effects of white racism. It’s about white police officers brutally beating and torturing young black men, as well as young white women. Young white women who were cozying up to those young black men. In a motel. In 1967. So you remember what I said about entertainment, right? How many folks do you think consider all of this entertaining? Which kind of makes me wonder how the upcoming Oct. 28 Lifetime network movie entitled “Flint” is going to do. Oh. You hadn’t heard?
From page A-1 many other urban areas) is clear as day. But trying to prove intent is next to impossible, because it’s highly unlikely that anyone intended to poison poor black people in Flint. But to say it was simply an unfortunate accident doesn’t cut it. The following is a condensed version of what Dr. Arbulu had to say: “We think about the importance around implicit bias and structural racism. ... There was a time, especially in the early 1960s, we dealt with overt racism. We’ve always dealt with intent. But in today’s environment, we still talk about intent and we forget about the impact. Implicit bias, I think, is a game-changer. “We have to move from intent to impact. We have to begin to look at what is the impact on education, what is the impact on health, what is the impact on housing, what is the impact on wealth creation, in community and quality of life?”
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HBCU students ‘Discover the Unexpected’ with Detroit and GM Alexa Spencer and Noni Marshall The National Newspaper Publishers Association kicked off the second year of the “Discover The Unexpected” Journalism Fellowship program with an “Immersion” event in Detroit. Chevrolet, sponsor of the program, hosted the student scholars and a handful of NNPA publishers and editors for an interactive experience designed to prepare the fellows for a summer working with the Black Press.
and consistently within the public social web. There, the fellows were able to see how the marketing side of Chevrolet has expanded, technologically, by partnering with many different agencies in order to have a worldwide impact. According to Alexander, the NNPA/DTU journalism program is an extension of the partnerships that Chevrolet holds in high esteem. “As a brand, [Discover the Unexpected] ties into our philosophy of finding new roads and ingenuity,” Alexander said. “We, as a brand, feel this is something important that we are committed to.”
The 2017 DTU journalism fellows are: Alexa Imani Spencer and Noni Marshall from Howard University; Kelsey Jones and Taylor Burris from Spelman College; Jordan As the trip came to Fisher and Tiana Hunt an end, the DTU fellows from Clark Atlanta Univer- Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellows (from left): Noni Marshall, Alexa Spencer, Darrell Williams, Tiana shared final hugs and sity; and Ayron Lewallen Hunt, Ayron Lewallen, Taylor Burris, Jordan Fisher and Kelsey Jones. — Freddie Allen/NNPA photo goodbyes. For some of and Darrell Williams from them, the Detroit ImmerMorehouse College. to tell our stories well, but to means and how it is continu- our communities,” Chavis said. amplify them,” Lemieux said. ously uplifting the community sion event was a life-changing The trip commenced with a The DTU fellows were given welcome ceremony at a repurAfter Lemieux’s remarks, the and defying the odds,” said Bur- the opportunity to meet with experience; most of them had posed firehouse that serves as scholars were led outside of the ris, who will partner with Ayron representatives from the NNPA never been exposed to the Mothe commercial studio of Ed firehouse where one bright red Lewallen at The Carolinian this member newspapers, where tor City’s rich history. Welburn, former vice president and three splashy orange Chev- summer. they will work this summer: For all of them believed that of Global Design at General Mo- rolet Equinoxes awaited them. The scavenger hunt end- Shalon Bell from the Atlanta “Discover the Unexpected” is tors. Representatives from GM The DTU fellows in teams of ed with a tour of the Charles Voice; Adria Jervay of the Carand the NNPA greeted the fel- two, accompanied by Chevrolet H. Wright Museum of African olinian, based in Raleigh, N.C.; far more than just a program. lows. The all-new 2018 Chevro- staffers and coordinators from American History. Ken Barrett, David Baker of the Louisiana It’s a family. let Equinox was parked at the the program, piled into the four chief diversity officer for GM, Weekly, based in New Orleans; “I was impressed by the imSUVs ready to explore Detroit. entrance. gave brief remarks about the and Kevin McNeir from the mense love we have received Scavenger hunt clues rang importance of the program and Washington Informer, based in Chevrolet sent an all-new from the whole General Motors Equinox to each of the partic- clearly through the speakers of the role of journalists in soci- Washington, D.C. staff, NNPA and the fellows,” ety. the Equinox and they were off ipating NNPA member publiIn these breakout sessions, said Jordan Fisher, who will cations for the DTU fellows to to navigate the city. The clues The final day of the Detroit the senior newspaper staffers join Kelsey Jones at the Atlanuse for a month during the pro- led the teams to four distinct Immersion event included an shared their expectations with ta Voice. “I don’t take that for locations: Dilla’s Delights, Degram. inspirational speech from Dr. their new writers. troit vs. Everybody, N’Namdi granted. It’s refreshing to see After a joyous welcome from Center for Contemporary Art, Chavis at GM headquarters. The Anxious to get started, the that and feel it.” the program’s team, Dr. BenjaDTU fellows sat quietly around and the Charles H. Wright Mufellows asked questions and min F. Chavis, Jr., president and To learn more about the seum of African American His- a conference room table, fo- marveled at the history of the CEO of the NNPA, and Michelle cused closely on his words, NNPA “Discover the Unexpecttory. newspapers they were soon to Alexander, the diversity marketas he reminded them that they At each stop, the students in- represented an emerging gener- join. There was a fresh excite- ed” Journalism Fellowship proing manager for Chevrolet, dement in the air after the stu- gram, visit http://www.nnpa.org/ livered remarks. Serving as this terviewed the business owners, ation of journalists. dent scholars connected with dtu. year’s road trip navigator, Jami- clerks, curators, and museum Chavis also noted that this the editors and representatives lah Lemieux, vice president of guides, documenting their visAlexa Spencer and Noni News and Men’s Programming its for their first assignments year marks the 190th anniver- from the NNPA member publiMarshall are 2017 DTU Joursary of the black Press in Amercations. for Interactive One’s, expressed as DTU fellows. Burris said that nalism Fellows and Howard speaking to the clerk at Detroit ica. the importance of black media. Next on the schedule was a University students who are vs. Everybody, a boutique cloth“This is an opportunity not trip to the Content Studio, an “I am firm believer in the uring store, was her favorite part just to reaffirm [our] 190-year organization within GM that creating content for the Washgency of protecting the future of the scavenger hunt. legacy, but to represent that leg- develops communications re- ington Informer this summer. of black media, of making sure “It was obvious that Sade, acy in new and more profound sources for the brand and im- Follow Alexa on Twitter @alexthat we have ample opportunity to not just tell our stories well, the clerk, was very knowledge- ways that match the challenges proves how the company oper- aimani. Follow Noni on Twitter because we’ve always been able able about what their brand and opportunities we face in ates efficiently, strategically, @noni_nnpadtu.
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Comerica Bank representatives and Grow Detroit’s Young Talent interns joined The Greening of Detroit’s Sue Hudnut (center, right) at Lafayette Greens, an urban garden in Detroit, to clean the garden and harvest produce.
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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent interns Darius Bills (left) Deijoun Ingram and Amber McIntosh, join Comerica Bank’s Melanie Rice to clean garlic cloves, which will be sold to benefit Lafayette Greens.
Comerica Bank partners with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent to educate tomorrow’s leaders
As part of its commitment to the community, Comerica Bank recently did some cultivating at Lafayette Greens, an urban garden located on Lafayette Street in downtown Detroit, while teaching Detroit youth the importance of home gardening. The garden maintenance allowed Comerica to provide its interns from the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program an opportunity to participate in one of its many community-based initiatives.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent is a program to provide summer employment and training to young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 who live in Detroit. The program evaluates student ability and matches them with organizations where they gain valuable, hands-on experience in an industry they wish to explore. “Our partnership with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program provides a great opportunity for our youth to experience Comerica’s culture and allows them to get a taste of what it feels like working in the financial industry,” said Latasha Ellis, unit manager, trust operations at Comerica Bank. “In addition to their experiences in our offices and aiding the community, Comerica provides financial education courses to the students, which is a benefit regardless of the career they pursue.”
Sue Hudnut, founder of The Greening of Detroit, overlooks the vegetable beds during a community clean-up event with Comerica Bank.
Student Darius Bills is grateful for the opportunity to work with Comerica and looks forward to applying his newly learned skills at college. Bills, a Detroit native, recently graduated from Communication and Media Arts High School and plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at Alabama A&M University this fall. His experience working with Comerica this summer has encouraged him to keep an open mind and to stay active in the community. “Working with Comerica’s trust team has helped me to understand the importance of accuracy and measurement in a professional workplace,” Bills said. “Stepping out of the office to improve conditions at the garden was a nice change of pace and showcases Comerica’s willingness to help the community.” Sylvia Carter-Smith, vice president of talent acquisition and human resources at Comerica, was involved in coordinating the interns and understands the benefits of educating tomorrow’s leaders. “Giving these young Detroiters an opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a corporate environment greatly benefits them as they begin to embark on their career paths,” Carter-Smith said. “It’s through events like these that
Sylvia Carter-Smith, Comerica Bank’s vice president of talent acquisition and human resources, joined Comerica representatives and Grow Detroit’s Young Talent interns to clean up Detroit’s urban garden, Lafayette Greens. Comerica is able not only to give back, but to include our young colleagues and help them understand the importance of community involvement.” Contributing toward the development and revitalization of community-centric areas such as Lafayette Greens is a common goal for Comerica and Lafayette Green’s parenting organization, The Greening of Detroit. The Greening of Detroit is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Detroiters by planting trees and repurposing land to create beautiful, productive green spaces while helping communities rebuild their neighborhoods one lot at a time. Comerica employees and volunteers will return to the Lafayette Greens in September to harvest crops and prepare the garden for winter. Sue Hudnut, founder of The Greening of Detroit, said they depend on organizations like Comerica to help them, and Detroiters, thrive. “We hope to encourage Detroiters to live a healthier lifestyle and promote home-growing of fruits and vegetables,” Hadnut said. “We’re very thankful to have support from community-minded organizations like Comerica Bank.”
Darius Bills, a recent Communication and Media Arts High School graduate, prepares to rake a flower bed inside Lafayette Greens in Detroit. Bills is working with Comerica Bank through the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program before pursuing a mechanical engineering degree at Alabama A& M University this fall.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent interns Amber McIntosh (left) and Darius Bills rake debris from a flower bed at Lafayette Greens, an urban garden maintained by The Greening of Detroit.
Sue Hudnut, The Greening of Detroit Founder, shares gardening tips with Comerica Bank representatives and Grow Detroit’s Young Talent interns during a tour of Lafayette Greens.
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Comerica Bank hosts Hometown Heroes Contest
Comerica Bank asked the community to nominate their “Hometown Hero” by submitting a video explaining how a local police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician (EMT) goes above and beyond in their service to the community. Police officers, firefighters and EMTs who protect and serve in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw or Livingston counties were eligible for nomination.
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Comerica Bank’s Michigan Index shows some lift
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index increased 1.3 percentage points in May to a level of 132.1. May’s reading is 58 points, or 78 percent, above the index cyclical low of 74.1. The index averaged 127.7 points for all of 2016, four and twotenths points above the index average for 2015. April’s index reading was 130.8.
The nomination period ends Aug. 17 and the public can vote for their favorite hero from Monday, Aug. 28, through Friday, Sept. 8 on the Hometown Heroes Contest tab on Comerica Bank’s Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/Comerica. The winning video will receive a $5,000 community grant from Comerica Bank to enrich the nominee’s respective department. In addition to the community grant, the winner will be awarded 10 outfield box tickets and 50 pavilion tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 23 Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park. The first runner-up will win six outfield box tickets and 30 pavilion tickets while the second runner-up will be awarded 20 pavilion tickets. The contest winners will be announced on Monday, Sept. 11.
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Patricia McCann, vice president and employee volunteer program manager for Comerica Bank, visited WMYD in Southfield to discuss the Hometown Heroes Contest and encourage the public to submit nominations.
Jaunice Kellar (middle) joins with students in the Racquet Up Detroit program. The organization was formed by the National Urban Squash and Education Association (NUSEA) in 2010.
Students learn how to be successful on the court and in life
Jaunice Kellar, Community Reinvestment Act manager for Comerica Bank, visited Racquet Up Detroit to teach students about the importance of carefully managing money. Racquet Up Detroit is a mentoring program that uses the sport of squash, academics and community service to help Detroit youth achieve their full potential. The out-of-school Ad-MM.pdf 1supports 8/3/16 10:07 AM ComericaCBP-6100-12 Bank CRE regularly the Racquet Up Detroit pro- program works with students in grades five through 12 from public schools in northwest Detroit. gram by providing financial literacy education to students.
“The Comerica Bank Michigan Economic Activity Index for May increased, pulling out of a five-month stall from December 2016 through April 2017. Four index components were positive in May. They were state exports, unemployment insurance claims (inverted), house prices and hotel occupancy. Housing starts, auto production and state sales tax revenues were negative factors in May. The nonfarm employment sub-index was unchanged. With U.S. auto sales easing this year, we look for less push from Michigan’s auto sector going forward. Non-auto-related manufacturing and the service sector can keep the state economy engaged but it will be difficult to overcome the Robert A. Dye drag from the auto sector if national auto sales continue to deteriorate,” said Robert Dye, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. “Michigan’s unemployment has dropped sharply in recent months, down to 3.8 percent in June, still above the low of 3.2 percent from early 2000.”
The Michigan Economic Activity Index consists of eight variables, as follows: nonfarm payrolls, exports, hotel occupancy rates, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, sales tax revenues, house prices, and auto production. All data are seasonally adjusted, and indexed to a base year of 2008. Nominal values have been converted to constant dollar values. Index levels are expressed in terms of three-month moving averages. Comerica Bank, with one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Michigan and Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, and Florida, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. To subscribe to our publications or for questions, contact us at ComericaEcon@comerica.com. Archives are available at http://www.comerica.com/economics. Follow us on Twitter: @Comerica_Econ.
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CCDA Back to School Fair By Nicole Black Principal Angela Moore and the Commonwealth Community Development Academy School, a K-8 elementary school chartered by Eastern Michigan University, gave back to the community by having their annual Back to School Fair this week on the school grounds. The fair included games, rides, lunch and raffles of pre-packed school backpacks for the kids whose ticket numbers were called throughout the fair. The Back to School Fair was designed for parents to acquire additional information pertaining to CCDA curriculum, Everyday Mathematics, Success for All Reading, Step Up to Writing, English, science, social studies, special education, physical education and health. Elective classes include Dance, Computer Applications and Music/Drama. Kids enjoyed the rides and games as parents and the community looked on. The Back to School Fair ended with more than 100 kids enjoying a nutritious lunch. School supplies, backpacks and shoes were given to any children in need. Dr. Cullen Hill, retired executive administrator, stated that this is what giving back is all about, helping the community by having a good school to educate and motivate kids to reach their highest potential in education. The new principal, daughter of Dr. Cullen Hill, Angela Moore accepted the challenge after her dad’a retirement by stepping into her father’s shoes. Moore has been the principal for more than a year and is leading CCDA in the spirit of excellence and wouldn’t have it any other way. For more information regarding CCDA, please call (313) 366-9470.
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‘The Black Manifesto’
Below is an excerpt from the historic “Black Manifesto” that was generated from the National Black Economic Development Conference in 1969 in Detroit with leading black activists. It was then, and still is, an inspiration for many with its concrete suggestions/solutions. We the black people assembled in Detroit, Michigan for the National Black Economic Development Conference are fully aware that we have been forced to come together because racist white America has exploited our resources, our minds, our bodies, our labor.
For centuries we have been forced to live as colonized people inside the United States, victimized by the most vicious, racist system in the world. We have helped to build the most industrial country in the world. We are demanding $500,000,000 to be spent in the following way: We call for the establishment of a Southern land bank to help our brothers and sisters who have to leave their land because of racist pressure for people who want to establish cooperative farms, but who have no funds. We have seen too many farmers evicted from their homes because they have dared to defy the white racism of this country. We need money for land. We must fight for massive sums of money for this Southern Land Bank. We call for $200,000,000 to implement this program. We call for the establishment of four major publishing and printing industries in the United States to be funded with $10,000,000 million each. These publishing houses are to be located in Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. They will help to generate capital for further cooperative investments in the black community, provide jobs and an alternative to the white-dominated and controlled printing field. We call for the establishment of four of the most advanced scientific and futuristic audio-visual networks to be located in Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. These TV networks will provide an alternative to the racist propaganda that fills the current television networks. Each of these TV networks will be funded by $10,000,000 each. We call for a research skills center which will provide research on the problems of black people. This center must be funded with no less than
$30,000,000. We call for the establishment of a training center for the teaching of skills in community organization, photography, moviemaking, television making and repair, radio building and repair and all other skills needed in communication. This training center shall be funded with no less than $10 million. We recognize the role of the National Welfare Rights Organization and we intend to work with them. We call for $10 million to assist in the organization of welfare recipients. We want to organize the welfare workers in this country so that they may demand more money from the government and better administration of the welfare system of this country. We call for $20,000,000 to establish a National Black Labor Strike and Defense Fund.
This is necessary for the protection of black workers and their families who are fighting racist working conditions in this country. In order to win our demands, we are aware that we will have to have massive support, therefore: (1) We call upon all black people throughout the United States to consider themselves as members of the National Black Economic Development Conference and to act in unity to help force the racist[s] ... to implement these demands. (2) We call upon all the concerned black people across the country to contact black workers, black women, black students and black unemployed, community groups, welfare organizations, teacher organizations, church leaders and organizations, explaining how these demands are vital to the black community of the U.S. The quick use of the press in the local areas will heighten the tension and these demands must be attempted to be won in a short period of time, although we are prepared for protracted and long range struggle.
Telford recalls dark Rochester days By Dr. John Telford On July 14, a group of African-American teachers, counselors, and administrators who were retiring or had retired from the Rochester Community Schools, an African-American parent of a student enrolled there at the time, and her now-adult daughter all invited me to a dinner at the Detroit Yacht Club in my honor. This invitation, which after 30 years came out of the blue and was entirely unexpected, touched me deeply. These were educators whom I had unilaterally recruited and hired as a pioneering one-man self-appointed affirmative action engine in the John Telford face of the 98% white Rochester school district’s strong disapproval. That opposition expressed itself in raucous meetings calling for my firing, bullets being shot into my Rochester Hills home at midnight, excrement being planted in my home mailbox, swastikas being drawn in chalk on my sidewalk, and myriad death threats being telephoned or mailed to me. Local headlines at the time reflected these confrontations: “Rochester’s maverick educator prepares for the next round” (cover story in the May 22, 1991 edition of the Metro Times featuring my then-dark-bearded mug on the cover), and “Telford comes out fighting; recall group incensed” (front-page headline of a March, 1990 issue of the Rochester Hills Reminder). On the front page of the May 7, 1991 Detroit Free Press, the following quote appeared beside my photo: “I’m an integrationist, and I can’t sit by and watch the Detroit area remain the most segregated in the country.” When the increasingly nervous Rochester school board finally put a gag order on me, I promptly called a press conference, went on television, and stated my case on the Denny McClain Show. A small group of black parents organized to support me and were joined by Jew-
ish parents. White Christian parents calling themselves UPWARD (United Parents Working to Advance Rochester’s Diversity) subsequently joined them.The combined groups proved to be stronger than the bigot groups, and they got my three-year contract renewed and saved my job. A year later, I retired as Rochester’s Deputy Superintendent and returned to my hometown Detroit to head up the counseling center at the old Trombly Adult Day High School. My retirement party was attended by more than 500 people, including basketball great and high jump star Spencer Haywood, and other champion athletes I had coached in DPS during the1960s. After I blasted some of my favorite targets in my retirement speech, this headline appeared in The Oakland Press on June 23,1991: “Telford again bucks system on way out.” Similar re-runs of those wild times in Rochester occurred fifteen years later in the Madison Public School District, where I then was the Superintendent. I brought hundreds of Detroit children into that debt-ridden district, to the distress of dozens of Madison racists who told whirring TV cameras, “We don’t want any more black kids walking down our streets, and we don’t want HIM either [pointing at me].” On Sunday, March 22, 2009, Diana Dillaber wrote in the Oakland Press, “Telford has gotten deep into controversy again.” A month later, I was fired and returned to DPS for the fourth time, this time as the pro bono Superintendent under state-imposed emergency financial mismanagement; a superintendency I was fired from when the emergency management law that Michiganians had voted overwhelmingly to overturn was reinstated by our predominantly Republican state government. I’m now anticipating a return to DPS yet again in an as-yet unannounced fulltime pro bono position, and also to teach a poetry/creative writing /radio speech class as DPSCD’s poet-in-residence. But I’ll never forget those tumultuous times thirty years ago in Rochester and all of the African-American retirees who have so touchingly shown that they haven’t forgotten me.
No, Mr. Trump, it’s not about bigotry on all sides, it’s about white supremacists By Bill Fletcher Progressives should stop using the term “alt-Right” and recognize that what we are witnessing are neo-fascist movements, movements that are interested in provoking violence and are, in many cases well-armed. I sat there listening to Trump’s remarks in connection with the violence carried out by neo-fascists in Charlottesville that afternoon, violence which has resulted in the death of at least one Bill Fletcher anti-fascist. He condemned bigotry on what he called all sides. Once again Trump obscures reality. He either ignores the violence and terrorism carried out against traditionally oppressed groups, e.g., attacks on mosques, or he uses evasive language in order to avoid pointing the finger at the real perpetrators of racist violence. Some will act as if this is a sign of incompetence on the part of Trump. While Trump clearly lacks competence in so many aspects of his life and presidency — as we are witnessing in the sabre rattling with North Korea — Trump’s attitude towards race is not
about incompetence. This represents a long-standing feature of who he is and the politics that he represents. This is someone who spearheaded the birther attack on President Obama’s legitimacy, raising unsubstantiated suggestions regarding Obama’s citizenship. This is someone who led the charge against the Central Park 5. This is someone who has been quite comfortable aligning himself with right-wing populists and neo-fascists. We should not expect anything better or clearer from Trump. What we must do is rip the cover off of every effort that he undertakes to obscure white supremacist and xenophobic violence and hatred. Trump is prepared to remain silent about such movements. Many liberals are hoping that the neo-fascists will simply go home and shut up. What we must understand is that they will not go home and shut up. They must be defeated. They cannot be tolerated. They are a cancer in the system of democracy. They seek not to create a more conservative system, but to radically eliminate democracy and with it many populations that they believe to be antithetical to the openly white republic that they believe the USA must return to being.
Civil rights organizations counter Justice Department’s attack on affirmative action By Charlene Crowell As students and their Civil rights organizations counter Justice Department’s attack on affirmative action As millions of students return to school, the nation’s Justice Department (DOJ) is beginning an investigation that could potentially sue universities over affirmative action admissions policies. As first reported by the New York Times, Justice’s Civil Rights Division will carry out this effort to determine whether white applicants were discriminated against. For black people and other ethnic and racial minoriCharlene Crowell ties, this investigation seems like window-dressing to deny millions of students a quality education in the name of injustice. Such actions also signal a more subtle message is to roll back to the progress achieved in broadly affording students of all races and ethnicities the benefits that higher education derives. Among education and civil rights advocates a strong belief holds that everyone benefits when obstacles to educational opportunity are overcome. “The American Dream offers each new generation the opportunity to build on the successes of previous ones,” wrote Nikitra Bailey, an executive vice president with the Center for Responsible Lending, in a related op-ed. “However, if you are African American, the nation’s history of enslavement and legal bigotry consistently requires each generation to start anew.” Bailey is correct. Despite the vigilance of civil rights heroes over multiple generations, the heralded 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, or a series of 1960s laws that were enacted to guarantee full and first-class citizenship to every black American, even more work remains to be done before everyone is afforded the promises of America. It’s been several years since the anti-affirmation action crusade took its venomous campaign to states across the country. Beginning in California in 1996 and continuing through 2010, Ward Connerly, a former University of California Regent, led a series of statewide campaigns to constitutionally ban affirmative action in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Washington State. Regardless of the state, the goal was always the same: make it illegal for public colleges and universities to include consideration of race or ethnicity in college admissions. Only in Colorado was the effort turned back by voters. In all of the other locales, the measure passed with broad
support, often despite many business and corporate leaders joining with civil rights advocates in opposition. For example, prior to the November 2006 Proposal 2 ballot vote in Michigan, Paul Hillegonds, a white Republican and former Speaker of the State House, helped to lead a statewide coalition of more than 200 organizations pledged to defeat the measure. “If it passes, we are announcing to the world that women and minorities will not be given an equal opportunity to succeed in business in our state,” said Hillegonds. “This is the wrong message to send at a time when we are trying to attract new businesses and develop a talented, multicultural workforce ready to meet the demands of the 21st Century economy.” State approved bans on affirmative action in higher education also led to fewer Black students in the University of California system as well as at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Today the real difference between then and now is that the U.S. Justice Department is resuming a fight for the preservation of white privilege that is armed with resources and personnel that taxpayers of all colors provide. “President Trump’s Justice Department has hardly been worthy of its name,” said Sherrilynn A. Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. “It has retreated from meaningful police reform, argued on behalf of state laws that suppress minority voting rights, directed prosecutors to seek harsh sentences for nonviolent drug offenses, and extended the federal government’s power to seize the property of innocent Americans.” “Each of these steps disproportionately and systematically burdens people of color, denying them their constitutional rights and widening the racial divides that this country has struggled for so long to close,” continued Ifill. The United States Supreme Court recently affirmed the use of affirmative action in admissions decisions in Fisher v. University of Texas. In that ruling, the importance of diversity as a compelling state interest was affirmed as settled law. The decision was also a victory for equal opportunity and recognized again that it is critical for schools to create diverse and inclusive student bodies. As the cost of higher education tends to increase every year, students of color are the ones most likely to go into debt in search of a degree that will deliver a middle class standard of living. Even four years after graduation, Black college graduates earning a bachelor’s degree owe almost double the debt of their white classmates, according to CRL research. “The U.S. Justice Department must enforce inclusive educational policies as they open the doors of opportunity for all,” said Bailey.
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Gambling Problem. Detroit Mercy and community gear up to enhance Fitzgerald neighborhood University of Detroit Mercy freshmen will kick off their college careers by doing a day of volunteer work in the Fitzgerald neighborhood in Northwest Detroit. The yearly tradition is part of the Detroit Mercy orientation program, “Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints.” Students will work in several areas over two days, Aug. 23-24. Community members and Detroit Mercy faculty and staff are welcome to join in the day of service. The biggest project will be clearing overgrown alleys in the Fitzgerald neighborhood, which was the top request by neighborhood residents. Detroit Mercy’s Facilities Management staff will arrive early and use heavy machinery to prep the area before students arrive. The rental equipment was generously provided by 9 Mile Rent-All. Fitz Forward has also generously provided hours of staff time to assist organizing the project. Students will also clear trash and overgrown weeds from lots, assist with gardens, create activities for senior citizens in the senior homes on Wyoming and work with the Live6 Alliance to create a directory of businesses on Livernois between 7 and 8 Mile. “The number of students helping in the neighborhood during PTV has grown each year and this would be the largest project that the students will have completed since they’ve started doing work in this area,” community leader Gaston Nash said. “The students are always eager to help and they always surprise themselves at how much they actually get done. It will be pretty special to see their reaction to cleaning a half mile alley.” This year, Tim Hipskind, S.J., Detroit Mercy’s Institution for Leadership and service director of Service-Learning,
expects nearly 400 new students and more than 100 volunteers to work in the neighborhood. “Our goals for this are to offer firstyear students an experience of the Detroit Mercy mission in action and to let them see that there are very positive things going on in Detroit in spite of what are sometimes negative portrayals about Detroit in the media,” Hipskind said. The cleanup introduces incoming Detroit Mercy students to service learning and reinforces the mission of the University. “I think part of what we are doing during PTV is to really engage the students in the community and to show them that no matter the location or economic status, the people in Detroit are one of a kind and have overcome more than we as students can imagine,” Tavala Luciow, Detroit Mercy orientation director, said. “In addition, I believe Detroit Mercy is trying to really make a lasting impact on its neighbors by showing that we are here in support as well as to get to know one another better.” The event is part of the Fitzgerald Revitalization Project initiative by the city of Detroit to stabilize and strengthen the Fitzgerald Neighborhood, which is the area west of Livernois between Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College. The initiative has received significant funding support from the Kresge Foundation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Enterprise Community Partners and the Speedwell Foundation.
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Roxsand Y. Dobson Roxsand Dobson started her career at Comerica Bank in 1994 as a clerk in collateral evaluation and has grown through multiple positions and departments over the last 23 years. She has worked in the credit as well as wealth management divisions, and the internal audit department where she began her training and obtained experience in risk management. Today, Dobson is a vice president and team leader of risk services and banking within the retail, wealth management and business bank risk management departments at Comerica. “I’m really, truly passionate about risk management,” Dobson said. “I love what I do here. I have the ability to help my colleagues execute processes and drive a consistent approach to risk management to better serve our customers. It’s a challenging topic, but I enjoy helping others better understand it.”
Jaunice Kellar (center), Community Reinvestment Act manager for Comerica Bank, joined the students participating in Willie Horton’s Batting for Kids program at Comerica Park. Comerica Bank was one of the sponsors of this event, which provides youth an opportunity to practice their batting, pitching and base running on the Detroit Tigers’ home turf.
Dobson brings that same passion and commitment to the community. She is an active participant with the Comerica Cares volunteer program and serves on the leadership council for the Comerica African America Network, an employee resource networking group. She regularly participates in fundraising walks such as the Susan G. Komen Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the United Negro College Fund Walk for Education.
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“Volunteering is a must for me and my children,” Dobson said. “We volunteer together and I believe it keeps them humble and grounded.”
Patricia McCann of Comerica Bank and her son, Kyle, joined fellow Comerica colleagues and their families at the ninth annual “Keeping Kids in the Game” event at Comerica Park. Hosted by Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera, attendees enjoyed ballpark and field access, self-guided tours of the clubhouse, live entertainment, food and more. Event proceeds benefited children’s health and youth baseball programs through the Miguel Cabrera Foundation, the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, the Detroit Tigers Foundation and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation.
Dobson holds an associate’s degree Roxsand Dobson and her daughfrom Wayne County ter, Kennedy, participated in the Community College 28th annual Walk for Education District and a bach- hosted by the United Negro Colelor’s degree from lege Fund in 2016. Wayne State University. She earned her master of science degree in accounting from Walsh College.
Comerica colleagues Yvonne Holmes, Patricia McCann and Theresa Pena were among the Comerica colleagues preparing to greet guests at an exclusive VIP pregame party held recently at Cheli’s Chili Bar as part of the “Comerica Park Perks” program. Comerica Park Perks provides special benefits such as a VIP gate entrance at Comerica Park, VIP pregame parties, ticket giveaways and discounts, and more for Comerica Bank customers. For more information visit Comerica.com/YourPark.
What is your most memorable volunteering experience? “While participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in 2015, I remember taking a moment to look around at the number of people united for a common cause. Seeing so many people walking for someone they love or in remembrance, and the support we had for one another, was a great and also humbling experience.” How do you spend your free time? “When I’m not volunteering or spending time with my husband and two daughters, I enjoy puzzles. Math is one of my favorite subjects and I enjoy keeping my mind active with puzzles. I’ve recently discovered games like Kakuro and Futoshiki and have been playing those to unwind as well. Additionally, I enjoy writing poetry and literature which I like to read to my family.” What are you most proud of? “Professionally, I’m most proud of being promoted to my current position at Comerica. It proved to me that hard work pays off. Personally, I’m most proud of my daughters, Kennedy and Breyanah.” For more information on how Comerica colleagues are giving back to our community, visit
www.facebook.com/Comerica.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig speaks to Comerica colleagues about the issues he faces every day in leading the city’s police force.
Michael (Mike) Ritchie, president of Comerica Bank-Michigan, helps kick off the 2017 Comerica Community Connection series featuring Detroit Police Chief James Craig.
Police Chief James Craig Headlines Comerica Community Connection Series
Detroit Police Chief James Craig was the featured speaker at Comerica’s Community Connection series. Craig spoke to the bank’s executives about the issues he faces as chief of police for one of the 20 largest cities in the U.S., and his efforts to reduce crime. Chief Craig also expressed his appreciation to Comerica for its ATMs in Detroit Police stations. (Comerica ATMs are located in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 9th, 11th and 12th Precincts; in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on Woodward Avenue; and in the city’s
Detention Center on Mound Road. ATMs will be added in the 5th, 8th and 10th Precincts in late 2017 and early 2018.) Now in its seventh year, the Community Connection series brings in leaders from across Michigan to share their expertise and insight with the bank’s executives. Previous speakers have included Governor Rick Snyder and Detroit Mayors Mike Duggan and Dave Bing, as well as business leaders such as Christopher Ilitch, Peter Karmanos, Josh Linkner and John Rakolta.
Patricia McCann, vice president and employee volunteer program manager for Comerica Bank, accepted the Financial Services Roundtable’s Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Award from U.S. Representative Roger Williams. Comerica was one of 28 companies nationally to receive the award for its efforts to improve Americans’ financial literacy skills and its volunteer efforts in the community.
Posters depict the 200 Level North area before and after construction of the new Comerica Gridiron Club and Suites being developed as part of The New Ford Field renovation project. Photo credit: D etroitlions.com.
Comerica becomes naming partner for New Gridiron Club And Suites at Ford Field
The Detroit Lions and Comerica have extended their partnership and expanded it to include exclusive naming rights to the new Gridiron Club and Suites being built as part of The New Ford Field renovation project. Comerica will continue to be the Official Business Bank of the Detroit Lions. The Comerica Gridiron Club and Suites will capitalize on Detroit’s growing culinary recognition and the social scene that parallels it. With four new Detroit-centric food partners (to be announced) and two bars, one featuring craft beer and the other wine and craft cocktails, along with multiple large screen TVs, the club will be a lively dining and bar environment. Naming rights terms of the partnership will also include a VIP entrance lane near Gate A during Detroit Lions home games where Comerica customers can bypass the line to enter the stadium. Comerica will continue to have prominent signage at Ford Field along with other various game day activations and digital assets. The Comerica Gridiron Club and Suites will be completed in time for the 2017 Detroit Lions season. Season memberships are available for purchase through the Detroit Lions Premium Seating Department (313-262-2121 or premium.suites@Lions.NFL.net).
Kelly Floyd, assistant manager for Comerica’s Grand River-Outer Drive banking center, was one of the Comerica colleagues who volunteered for this year’s Life Remodeled Project. Volunteers from across Southeast Michigan worked to remove blight and help beautify 360 city blocks surrounding Central High School – the oldest high school in Detroit – Sacred Heart Major Seminary, St. Charles Lwanga Parish and St. Moses the Black.
Teresa LeFevre, Comerica Bank supplier diversity manager, and Fred Koshen, procurement manager, met with veterans to learn more about their businesses at the second annual National Veterans Business Development Council matchmaker event in Detroit. Earlier this year, Comerica became the 100th Veteran-Friendly Employer through the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and was certified at the bronze level for its hiring policies and practices for veterans.
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‘How I got out of more than $100,000 in debt’ By Roz Edward Debt is nothing new, and access to credit offers consumers the ability to increase buying power and make purchases outside of their normal spending habits, but this play-now-pay-later spending strategy comes at a price. And in the wake of the worst effects of the Great Recession, African Americans, like Americans as a whole, are getting their balance sheets in order and paying down debt. According to debt expert and credit advisor Kelli Wright, the dilemma of consumers of color, is that as they try to stay afloat financially after racking up the debt, they are reluctant to seek assistance or take adKelli Wright vantage of resources to keep them from going under. “Currently I am able to live a more fulfilled life, because I was able to get out of that [financial] bondage,” says The Treasure Trainer Founder, a credit and debt elimination service. “But, when I got out of it, I thought what good is it for me to live the kind of life that I have been afforded, and not help other people experience the same freedom.” Wright says consumers often find it difficult to admit that they are bombarded with debt and they just don’t know what resources are out there to help them. “That’s why I created this company, because I was one of those individuals as well. I didn’t seek help when I found myself with over $100,000 worth of debt because I was embarrassed and ashamed that I had been so irresponsible,” she confides. “But it took me 10 years to get out of that debt because I was still trying to keep up with the Joneses,” said Wright. “Family members were asking me for money and I still felt like I had to play this role that I was graced financially. I didn’t completely focus on debt elimination because I was still trying to play the part.” The affable debt expert says she could have decreased that 10-year drama to 3 years had she followed through with a debt elimination plan and stuck to it. And by ‘stick to it’ she means sacrifice. “My goal is to change people’s lives and having them realize that you can live a very fulfilling life by making some key sacrifices.” The Treasure Trainer’s services include budget planning, savings programs, home buying assistance, debt collection advice and bankruptcy assessments. “Nine time out of ten, people who are planning to file bankruptcy are not [really] bankrupt. … I don’t want people to feel overwhelmed and throw their hands up,” cautions Wright. “There is help available and bankruptcy is not the end all answer to your money troubles.” So, if you’re not answering your phone to numbers you don’t recognize, or are alarmed by the ‘No Caller ID,’ dodging collectors, ignoring the calls and letters doesn’t settle the debt. Wright says she can help consumers respond to creditors and re-
Simply Breakfast features L to R (wife of Ken Brown), Ken Brown, business owner and the Mayor
Mayor Duggan’s Motor City Match reaches two-year milestone
By Donald James Special to the Chronicle
There were plenty of smiles to go around on Monday, Aug. 14, as Mayor Mike Duggan and the Motor City Match program celebrated two years of awarding grants to new or expanding neighborhood businesses in the city. At a celebratory event, more than 125 people packed Mutual Adoration, a quaint handcrafted furniture and household items business on Kercheval Ave., to help mark the program’s two-year milestone. Mutual Adoration, located on the city’s far east side, is a previous Motor City Match awardee. Those in attendance not only applauded Duggan’s signature small business neighborhood initiative, they also witnessed the presentations of 13 additional grant awards totaling $500,000. Since the program’s inception, almost $4 million in grants have been awarded to support 87 new and expanding small businesses in various neighborhoods across the city. Overall, 763 entrepreneurs have received some form of assistance, ultimately, creating nearly 700 new jobs in the city. “In two years, Motor City Match has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs along the path to realizing their dream of opening their own business in Detroit,” said Duggan. “This program is bringing new life to vacant commercial strips across the city and new opportunities to our neighborhoods.” According to the mayor, Motor City Match, now in Round 8, has awarded minorities 78% of the grants to date. Additionally, there have been 25 new
Oneal.Oneal.Mayor features L to R (Greg O’Neal’s daughter) Greg O’Neal, business owner, and Mayor Mike Duggan businesses and another 48 under construction, or soon to be under construction. Every three months, Motor City Match connects new and expanding businesses with Detroit real estate opportunities and other needed businesses resources to help entrepreneurs grow in city neighborhoods. The 13 “Round 8” cash awardees, many of which represent food oriented neighborhood businesses, included: Batch Brewing Company, E. Grand Blvd., $65,000; Simply Breakfast Restaurant, W. McNichols, $50,000; Vernor MC, W.
Vernor Hwy., $45,000; Bar Botanica, E. Jefferson Ave., $40,000; Big Mama’s Southern Kitchen, Grand River Ave., $40,000; Detroit Mushroom Factory, Joseph Campau St., $40,000; Rosedale Beer & Bistro, Grand River Ave., $40,000. The Congregation, Rosa Parks Blvd., $40,000; O’Neal Contracting Group, Wyoming St., $35,000; The Vernor Café, W. Vernor Hwy., $35,000; Lacquered, Livernois Ave., $25,000; PizzaPlex, W. Vernor Hwy., $25,000; and Tot Town Child Development Center, Greenfield
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Simpson’s Record Shop celebrates 50 years Simpson’s Record Shop, at 2961 East McNichols Rd., has been a Detroit-based music business and community sanctuary for more than 50 years. More importantly, it is Dorothy R. Simpson’s dream, realized. On Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at 2 p.m., the Simpson family, parishioners of Greater Burnette Baptist Church, friends, and the community-at-large will celebrate Dorothy Simpson, now 87 years old, and her business accomplishments. The celebration is at Greater Burnette Baptist Church, 16801 Schoolcraft.
unfolds, which is a story about a tremendous gap between a minority’s dream of entrepreneurship and the reality of making it happen,” says Wendy Guillies, spokesperson for Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
According to Bloomberg, “Eight out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months.” The success rate of a female, African American-owned business is even more daunting. “So, when you piece together the various data, you can see the story that
More than half a decade ago, Dorothy Simpson decided she wanted to establish a family business. A dedicated member of the Greater Burnette Baptist Church for the past 54 years, Simpson wanted to specialize in gospel music as well as mentor and inspire young
shop where adults listened to music and conversed as well as a candy store for children. The candy counter drew the kids to the store, the music lured the adults. Simpson scores of children over the years, teaching them good work habits. Residents from the neighborhood have sweet memories of jazz, blues, R&B and, yes, gospel music as well as devouring tasty candies like Jolly Ranchers, Mary Janes, Squirrel Nuts, Tootsie Rolls, Bit-O-Honey and Watermelons. The kids, now adults, live by Simpson’s motto, “Believe in yourself, and never say what you cannot do, until you have tried.”
Dorothy Simpson beat the odds. For 50 years and still counting … she has owned Simpson’s Record Shop. In addition to prevailing well beyond the norm of most entrepreneurs, Simpson’s business fostered a stellar career for her son, famed DJ and radio personality, Donnie Simpson.
Dorothy Simpson people in the community. Simpson’s Record Shop was the vehicle that helped Dorothy Simpson achieve her goals. The business was a hybrid record
Dorothy Simpson is extremely proud of the many successes of the six children she and her husband, Calvin Simpson produced. Her son, Donnie Simpson, followed in her mu-
sical footsteps with an iconic career as a radio DJ as well as a television and movie personality. Donnie Simpson began his broadcast career at the tender age of 15 at WJLB in Detroit. His national media career has spanned 45 years. During this timeframe, he has received Billboard Magazine’s Radio Personality of the Year and Program Director of the Year awards. He has hosted BET’s “Video Soul,” “The Donnie Simpson Show,” many other programs, network specials and tributes. Donnie Simpson along with his siblings, Calvin, Deloris, Lonnie and Reggie, will celebrate the day with a host of family and friends. For more information about the Dorothy R. Simpson celebration, call the Greater Burnette Baptist Church at 313.837.0032.
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The Ilitch Organization provides career opportunities to more Than 670 Skilled Trade Apprentices In The District Detroit
Live.Cycle.Delight features business owner Amina Daniels, Mayor Duggan, and DEGC VP for Small Business, Michael S. R. Rafferty in the background
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“This has been a wonderful, wonderful road for us,” said Greg O’Neal, owner of O’Neal Contracting Group, after accepting the cash award from Duggan. “We started from a business plan and have worked our way to receiving this cash grant. So I thank Mayor Duggan and Motor City Match for this opportunity to help O’Neal Contracting Group continue to grow in the neighborhood.” Ken Brown, owner of Simply Breakfast Restaurant in the University District on the west side, was equally appreciative. “I want to thank God for this tremendous opportunity to be in a position for Simply Breakfast Restaurant to create jobs in the neighborhoods,” Brown said. “And I would be remise if I didn’t also thank Mayor Duggan and Motor City Match. We believe the best way to predict the future is to create it. So I’m excited that Simply Breakfast Restaurant will create jobs and help create community growth.”
the awards, and DEGC’s small business team manages the Motor City Match program. “We know that small businesses drive local economies,” Duggan said, as he touted the premiere issue of The Motor City Match Magazine: Detroit’s Business Challenge Two Years Later. The glossy 72-page, fully color magazine features an overview of the Motor City Match program, to include its metrics, citywide (by Districts) mapping of all awardees’ business locations (Rounds 1 – 8), workforce development information, co-working spaces, and much more. “We are building a city where there’s opportunity for everyone,” Duggan added. “If you look down the list of the 13 busi-
“If you’re in debt — no matter how much or how little — I want to help you not only prevent the situation from getting worse, but I want to get you out of it altogether,” Wright explains. “It’s about making sacrifices, so you may not be able to get your nails and your hair done every week, or you can’t run and get the new iPhone every time it comes out.”
Motor City Match is a partnership initiative between the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit (EDC), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban The Treasure Trainer Development (HUD). The EDC for the City approves founder also warns De-
are helping to train residents and prepare them for careers in the skilled trades. With the construction boom the city is continuing to experience, we expect there to be an abundance of opportunities for years to come.”
The $1.2 billion District Detroit project will create more than 12,500 construction and construction-related jobs, and at least 3,000 permanent jobs, and ultimately generate more than $2 billion in economic impact.
Detroiters have worked more than 538,000 hours on the Little Caesars Arena and headquarters expansion sites to-date.
The District Detroit is one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country.
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From page C-1 ticeships provide a path nesses receiving cash grants today, they are in neighborhoods across the city. So, we are creating a pathway for people who have the talent and drive, but might not have the financing required to start or expand a business.” For all Motor City Match stakeholders, the future of this initiative seems bright. “While this two-year mark gives us a moment to appreciate how far we have come, it is in no way a cause for us to rest,” said Anthony L. Askew, program manager, Motor City Match. “If our success has shown us anything, it has shown that there is still much work to be done before the excitement, energy and prosperity enjoyed in some of our neighborhoods are present in all of them.”
Kelli Wright solve collection issues.
The District Detroit, which includes Little Caesars Arena and many other new developments, has already created more than 670 apprentice and pre-apprentice positions with hundreds of Detroit and Michigan-based contractors since April 2015. So far, 673 apprentices have been hired to work on Little Caesars Arena, more than half of whom are Detroit residents.
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troiters that while the city is enjoying its good fortune economically and the standard of living rises, so does the cost of living, which in some areas of the Detroit means a small fortune. “Detroit is getting very expensive, and now you have to analyze what you can afford and stay in your financial lane and don’t get caught up in lifestyle comparisons. … Just do you,” concludes Wright.
to long-term, good-paying careers in ironwork, electrical, plumbing and carpentry. As other developments such as the new expansion of the Little Caesars world headquarters campus continue to progress, hundreds more apprenticeship opportunities can be expected in the coming years. “The District Detroit has always been envisioned as a Michigan Made-Detroit Built development that provides jobs and opportunity to our community,” said Christopher Ilitch, President and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “With Little Caesars Arena opening in next month and many more projects underway, we’re proud that hundreds of local residents have been set on a path towards new careers with more opportunities to come.” Separately, more than $445 million dollars in contracts (61 percentof contracts awarded) for The District Detroit have gone to Detroit-based companies and more than $650 million dollars in contracts (94 percent of contracts awarded) have gone to Michigan-based companies. “The District Detroit continues to provide great employment opportunities for Detroiters,” said Nicole Stallings, Deputy Director of Workforce Development for the City of Detroit. “The apprenticeships in particular
The Order of the Fishermen Ministry Head Start (TOFHMS) Program, Inc. seeks contractual services of a qualified Chief Fiscal Officer to provide support to the Governing Board Finance Committee and Senior Management team. The services will include strategic planning, risk management and oversight of Federal, State and grant funding streams to assure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a CPA; MBA (preferred) and have minimum ten (10) years’ experience in auditing Federally funding programs, including Head Start programs and ten (10) years as a Finance Director or CFO Management of Head Start Grantee with over $3 million in funding. Please send proposal for services to Ms. Donyale Stephen-Atara, Human Resources Specialist at donyale.stephen-atara@tofmhs.org not later than Monday, August 21, 2017.
IT CONTRACTOR The Order of the Fishermen Ministry Head Start (TOFMHS) Program, Inc. seeks contractual services an IT Consultant specializing in the following areas of service: 1. Administration of the current company G-Suite application 2. Maintenance of the current Website created using DNN Software and custom themes and hosted on Windows Azure. 3. Administration of the current company general ledger hosted by Intuit QuickBooks Online 4. Maintenance of the company account on the Microsoft volume License portal and stay current on all required software licenses 5. Maintenance of the company current account on the donation site TechSoup and always explore opportunities to maximize in-kind revenue 6. Maintenance of current desktops, laptops, tablets, multifunctional devices, mobile phones, desktop printers and UPS backup batteries and ensure that the companies equipment are up to date with all antivirus software and software updates. 7. Provide all staff with technical support in any area related to information technology and data analysis 8. Maintenance of the company’s current Mobile Device Management (MDM) software on Jamfs.com 9. Maintenance of the company’s main data system “ChildPlus”: Qualifications: Candidate must hold an Information Systems/Computer Science Degree, Master’s level preferred. Certifications: Preferred, ITIL and PMP. At minimum, five (5) years of experience working with a Head Start/Early Head Start program. Please send proposal for services to Ms. Donyale Stephens-Atara, Human Resources Specialist at donyale.stephen-atara@tofmhs.org not later than Friday, Monday, August 21, 2017.
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Hard work produces success for youth chess summer campers
A perfect summer mix: Chess camp provided a unique opportunity for learning and fun that was enjoyed by a hardworking group of Detroit youth.
From a Grandmaster to Will Smith, Coach Fite finds ways to motivate tactics are basically 99 percent of the game. Chess relates to me as a way to relieve myself of stress and to get out of my neighborhood, and it teaches me lessons that other games or people wouldn’t—it just helps me with life in general.” Karrington Cobb, seventh grader, University Prep Science and Math Middle School: “What I like about chess is that it makes me focus, especially when the school year starts. And chess camp gives us a chance to come together as one club—DCCC (Detroit City Chess Club) to see our friends. We also get a chance to see some of the other coaches that we may not have seen in a while like Coach Larry. Sometimes we play around too, and give nicknames to all the kids, and we also do tactics on the board and when some people can’t get it we help each other out and that really makes us better.” By Scott Talley Special to the Michigan Chronicle Since launching our section, the “Best of Young Detroit” has had the honor and pleasure of reporting on the many accomplishments of youth chess players from Detroit. These accomplishments have included winning individual and team championships on the state, regional and national levels. Celebrating championships won by our youth never gets old, but there is another important story that needs to be shared. This important story is actually the “back story” and it represents the dedication that is displayed by our young chess queens and kings throughout the year, even during summer vacation. The “Best of Young Detroit” was recently given behind-the-scenes access to some of our city’s young chess standouts and we learned that the secret to their success is simply good, old-fashioned hard work. “We want to work when everyone else is sleeping, that’s how you become successful,” stated Kevin Fite, founder of the Detroit City Chess Club. Coach Fite spoke his truth to a most attentive group of young men and young ladies who were participating in a summer chess camp at the UAW-Ford National Programs Center, where Fite also works as a community outreach coordinator. While wearing his chess hat during early summer mornings, Coach Fite used a variety of proven techniques and tools to further improve his young players at the advanced and intermediate levels. The summer even included a visit from International Grandmaster Aleksandr Lenderman, who came by and shared his immense knowledge during Coach Fite’s advanced camp. And when the “Best of Young Detroit” visited Coach Fite’s intermediate camp, he showed that he also can step outside of the chess world to motivate young players, which he did by showing an inspiring video montage highlighting the incredible work ethic of actor Will Smith. Regardless of the method of motivation, Coach Fite’s campers responded positively this summer, including young Nicholas Burton, who said the mark of a great chess
player is “what you are doing when no one else is watching.” The “Best of Young Detroit” thanks Nicholas and all of the campers that were so courteous and mature during our visit. During one of the brief breaks in the chess action, a few of the campers told the “Best of Young Detroit” how chess camp and chess in general have positively impacted their lives. Following are highlights from our interviews: Eric Hobson Jr., seventh grader, Emerson Middle School: “What brings me back to this chess camp is that I get to see my friends and I also get to improve my chess skills. Chess helps your mind and makes you feel good on the inside. It also helps your schoolwork and that’s very important because it will help you for the future, especially because you can get scholarships for doing something other than physical things. Chess is very important and this camp is very important because the camp is more than just chess, we learn life skills too.” Renee Canty, eighth grader, University Prep Science and Math Middle School (introduced to chess by her uncle and regularly played with her brothers before accepting an invitation from Coach Fite to play in a national chess tournament): “What I like about this camp is that we play with each other and we do tactics that I really like. I might not raise my hand all the time, but I look (at all the moves that are made) and it helps me.” Joseph Kuykendall, eighth grader, St. Valentine Catholic School: “I go to chess camp because at my school we don’t have a chess team. I’ve been with Coach Fite since 2009 and he’s probably the greatest coach who has ever coached me. I also love chess camp because I love being downtown—I love the sounds and I love the music, and when we get a chance to walk around during the afternoons you can see all the people and festivals that are going on. Another thing I like is that everyone here at camp is like a family and I just want to thank Coach Fite and Horatio Williams and Jimmy Settles for letting us use their building.” Cornelius Crawley, tenth grader, Cass Tech: “One of the things I like most about chess camp is the diversity of tactics because
“We want to work when everyone else is sleeping, that’s how you become successful,” says Kevin Fite, founder of the Detroit City Chess Club.
Working overtime this summer Following is a list of participants at this summer’s chess camps sponsored by UAW-Ford: Players Anisa Miller Blake Fields Brelen Wilkes Canaan Thomas Cornelius Crawley Donovan Jackson Eric Hobson Jr. Isaiah Yanish Ivory Burks Jalen Spicer Joseph Kuykendall Kaitlin Cobb Karrington Cobb Khalil Holiness Larue Pious Mackenzie Canty Max Baloh Maxwell Motley Nicholas Burton Renee Canty a’Nya Burton Solmon Foster Tamyre Watkins Theo Baloh William Dunson Travis Turner Marvin Jennings Milton Jennings Kellsey Hall Khalelah Cross Khalil Cross Israel Jones Myles de Jongh Isabella Rooks Justin Gulley Kamari Tensley Maximus Norwood Trynton Burks Cameron Rector Abdurrahman Bayi Jr. Coaches Lauren Bradford Torrance Henry Elijah Harrison Interns Carl Conyers Graham Polk* Ian Rice Shonae Butts Shontell Butts Stacy Johnson Coaches
Photos take by Michael Joseph of UAW-Ford and Graham Polk
Kevin Fite Larry Stewart Robert Ellis Dominic Johnson
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William Clay Ford Field and Balduck’s Main Field will host Fall Legends League 12 & Under
tinue through October 24. All games will be played at William Clay Ford Field and Balduck’s Main Field. Most contests will be played on the weekend and the season will culminate with playoffs and championship games.
Detroit Stars Downriver Demons Mighty Warriors Rangers Southfield A’s Southfield Cardinals Southwest Aztecs
Following is a listing of teams that have already committed to the 2017 Legends League Fall Baseball season:
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With help from UAW-Ford, Garrett Street is far from finished when it comes to positively impacting the lives of Detroit youth through the game of baseball. After an extremely successful spring season, Street, the director of Legends League Baseball is gearing up for the league’s fall season.
A nonprofit organization supported by UAW-Ford, Legends League Baseball provides affordable baseball to Detroit youth and families of Detroit youth, while focusing on baseball skill and character development. Legends League Fall Baseball season will begin September 9 and con-
Detroit Braves Detroit Defenders Rosedale Raiders Southwest Aztecs
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Teams are still being accepted for Legends League Fall Baseball. Coaches with formed teams, as well as interested parents, can contact Street at 313-363-7271.
Detroit Braves Detroit Defenders Detroit Padres Downriver Demons Rangers Southwest Aztecs
Detroit SEEK Camp was ‘phenomenal’ for sixth year
These images from past years show SEEK’s impact in Detroit since 2012 On Friday, Aug. 11, parking at Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School on our city’s west side was a bit hard to come by at times for a very good reason. That Friday was good indeed, as the SEEK (Summer Engineering Experiences for Kids) Camp was completing its sixth successful year in Detroit.
SEEK is designed to be a fun and engaging educational experience. It is led by NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) engineering students with the expectation that providing Detroit youth early exposure to engineering will encourage more students to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
fields during their educational journey. This year roughly 200 third through fifth grade students from across the Detroit Public Schools Community District participated in the SEEK Camp, which utilizes a hands-on, project-based curriculum where students work in teams, using their knowledge to create products and solve problems while discovering math and science concepts in the process. Each week the students took on a new project, which culminated in design presentations and physical competitions that many parents attended. The “Best of Young Detroit” salutes SEEK Camp anchor sponsors like Ford Motor Company, as well as NSBE for the important role they played in putting on the SEEK Camp, which took place in 14 locations across the country this year. NSBE’s long-term goal is to contribute to producing 10,000 African American bachelor degree recipients in engineering annually by 2025. The “Best of Young Detroit” also applauds local educators and professionals that have significantly contributed to this event’s success including Rita Rene’ Barksdale, a good friend of our section, and more importantly, a longtime champion for Detroit youth who has supported many enrichment experiences across our city. When the “Best of Young Detroit” was reporting on the Detroit Metro Scholastic Chess League months ago, there was Barksdale lending support at Detroit Collegiate Prep at Northwestern. And we saw the same sight in the Mackenzie gymnasium
as Barksdale, a mathematics instructional specialist for Detroit Public Schools, addressed students, parents and other supporters. Barksdale reports that this year’s “phenomenal camp benefited our students immensely and students and parents alike are anxious for SEEK Detroit 2018!”
Detroit’s rich high school sports history will be celebrated Sept. 16 Former St. Martin de Porres star Glenn remains one of CFL’s best at QB
For longtime fans of high school football in our city, it may seem that only yesterday Kevin Glenn Jr. was an outstanding quarterback for Detroit St. Martin de Porres. In reality, quite a few yesterdays have gone by since those days, but Glenn remains a wizard at the QB position. A former three-sport standout at de Porres during the mid 1990s, and a record-setting quarterback at Illinois State, Glenn continues to work his magic in the Canadian Football League. Always known as an intelligent signal caller with a strong arm and strong leadership skills, Glenn is enjoying his 17th CFL season. As this edition of the “Best of Young Detroit” was going to press, Glenn had passed for a whopping 50,613 yards, including 280 touchdowns during his illustrious CFL career. Glenn recently demonstrated that he is still playing at a high level, when he passed for 320 yards with three TDs to lead the host Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 41-8 romp over the BC Lions on Aug. 13. During his CFL career Glenn has received honors for his outstanding play and community service. His accomplishments are even sweeter for his longtime fans because some so-called experts said Glenn would have to change positions coming out of St Martin de Porres due to his 5-foot-10 stature. Since that time, Glenn has stood tall as a quarterback and as a man, and because of his play and spirit he will remain forever young to his Detroit fans.
It has been said, “of all of our studies, history is best qualified to reward our research.” With that in mind, the “Best of Young Detroit” was very excited to learn from Mike “Tiger” Price, a longtime respected voice in our community, that the Detroit Sports Zone will present the Sixth Class of the Detroit High School Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Bert’s Warehouse Theater and Museum in historic Eastern Market. The master of ceremonies for this special celebration of history will be NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis. Before Bettis powered through defenders as a star running back for the University of Notre Dame, and the Rams and Steelers of the NFL, Bettis was an absolute sensation at Mackenzie High School, under the guidance of Bob Dozier. UAW vice president and Northwestern’s own Jimmy Settles will receive the Detroit Sports Zone’s “Chairman’s Award” during the event. Through this honor, an unsung, but tremendous fan and supporter of Detroit Public Schools will be honored. And it should be noted here that Settles and UAW-Ford has ensured high school sports programs in Detroit have remained healthy in recent years through a number of impactful contributions. A small sampling of some of the athletic greats that are a part of the 2017 Class includes:
Huckleby also played in 84 games during a six-season NFL career with the Green Bay Packers;
•John Mayberry, the pride of Northwestern High School, where he starred in baseball, basketball and football, was a first round selection by the Houston Astros in the 1967 Major League Baseball draft. During a 15year Major League Baseball career, Mayberry was a two-time All-Star selection, smashed 255 home runs, and was an excellent glove man at first base; and,
tric Company” offensive line, which cleared the way for O.J. Simpson in the 1970s. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, McKenzie has done even more off the field through his involvement in efforts to lift up Detroit-area youth, including the Reggie McKenzie Foundation. For taking a lead role in helping others, McKenzie will deservedly receive the Lewis Colson Leadership Award. Posthumous honorees include the legendary Sammy Washington Sr., who made St. Cecilia’s Gym the “Jewel of Michigan Basketball; football coaching greats Dale Harvel (Martin Luther King) and Joe Hoskins (Southwestern and Henry Ford) and two more greats from Northwestern, Olympic track gold medalist Henry Carr and Curtis Jones, still regarded by many as the greatest pure point guard to play in the Public School League. Other deserving legends who made significant contributions to the our city’s high school sports history also will be honored on Sept. 16. And along with the award presentation, Price told the “Best of Young Detroit” that the Detroit Sports Zone also is committed to today’s youth. “The Detroit Sports Zone recognizes that more than ever before our give back to the Detroit Community for high schools and student athletes of today is absolutely needed,” Price said. “We the elders look to provide school forums through our speakers bureau at Bert’s Market Place, and in venues throughout Detroit providing guidance for today’s youth. “None of us who had the benefit of sports programming, recreation, or in talks with successful persons could have made it on our own without guidance and support from our elders.” More information on the 2017 Detroit High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony can be obtained by contacting 313-267-4979 or mike_tiger_1739@comcast.net.
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•Harlan Huckleby, a football and track star at Cass Tech, who distinguished himself further as a running back for Bo Schembechler and the Michigan Wolverine in the 1970s.
•Reggie McKenzie, a big-time star at Highland Park High School and the University of Michigan, who would make his mark in the NFL as a vital part of the Buffalo Bills’ “Elec-
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Knight Foundation names 63 finalists in 2017 Detroit Knight Arts Challenge The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has named 63 Detroit Knight Arts Challenge finalists, all vying for a share of $3 million. This is the fifth year for the community-wide initiative funding projects that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts.
Knight Foundation funds the arts because of their ability to inspire communities and connect people to each other and to their city. The challenge is part of a two-pronged strategy that supports established arts institutions to help them better engage the public and funds grassroots initiatives of individual artists and organizations so that everyone has a chance to make their idea a reality.
The finalists propose a range of arts projects that focus on ideas for using technology and other modern mediums to energize places in the city, sparking connections between cross-cultural communities and building networks to help arts groups collaborate. “We asked artists, organizations and businesses for their best ideas to inspire and advance Detroit,” said Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. “The quality of the responses, as reflected in these 63 finalists, showcases the incredible creativity in this community.” Knight Foundation funds the arts because of their ability to inspire communities and connect people to each other and to their city. The challenge is part of a two-pronged strategy that supports established arts institutions to help them better engage the public, and funds grassroots initiatives of individual artists and organizations so that everyone has a chance to make their idea a reality.
Ghana Think Tank/American Riad photo credit: Central Detroit Christian CDC/ Oakland Avenue Artist Coalition The roster represents a broad spectrum of disciplines and practices, including production of a new dance performance that cobines the input and traditions of secular and liturgical dancers; a project to develop an educational video game based on the life of activist Grace Lee Boggs; the design and construction of a Moroccan-style riad in Detroit’s North End; and several poetry, music and multimedia projects that engage communities and present perspectives that celebrate
the city’s cultural diversity. The fifth year of the challenge submissions also reflected a trend of individuals and organizations expanding the scope of their capabilities and building upon successful projects made possible by previous Knight Arts grants. Additionally, several organizations not primarily focused on the arts, such as the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) and the Hannan Foundation, have proposed ideas that incorporate innovative arts programming
that aligns with their core missions. Also included among the 2017 finalists are ideas from arts organizations that seek to expand their reach beyond traditional audiences, in many cases transporting art programming from established gallery and performance venues to produce innovative arts experiences throughout a variety of neighborhoods in Detroit, bringing events to existing, mobile and pop-up locations.
“Each year, we’ve seen Detroiters’ response to the challenge grow and evolve alongside the phenomenal changes we’re experiencing as a resurgent metropolitan community,” said Katy Locker, Detroit program director for Knight Foundation. “The incredible ambition and diversity that is evident in this year’s submissions clearly demonstrate the value people see in the arts as a powerful way to make change that moves our city forward.” The Knight Arts Challenge is open to anyone. Applicants follow three rules: 1) The idea must be about the arts; 2) The project must take place in or benefit Detroit; 3) The grant recipient must find funds to match Knight’s commitment within one year. Applicants propose their idea in a user-friendly 150-word application. A complete list of the 2017 finalists is available at michiganchronicle. com
Narrow Way Café & Shop opens on Avenue of Fashion By Michael Rafferty
national Church, where they serve as clergy.
The Avenue of Fashion welcomed its newest business last week when Narrow Way Café & Shop, recipient of a Motor City Match grant, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Mike Duggan and specials throughout the day for customers.
Narrow Way serves Zingerman’s coffee and pastries, baked goods from Avalon International Breads and smoothies. It also features free Wi-Fi and printing capabilities. Its business hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
The new café is located at 19331 Livernois Ave. next to Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles. It is owned by brothers David and Jonathon Merritt, their father Bishop Andrew Merritt and Sabrina Swain, who also is the general manager. The Merritts first tested their model and gained experience by operating a pop-up in Straight Gate Inter-
Motor City Match is celebrating its second full year of success, having awarded nearly $4 million to more than 750 businesses around Detroit. It awards $500,000 every quarter to startups and businesses expanding to new locations, and its eighth round of awards will be announced very soon.
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Reflections By Steve Holsey
Three amazing careers When the subject is talent, ambition and career expansion, no one is more exemplary than Will Smith, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. Each achieved superstardom in rap/hip-hop and they appreciated that, but wanted much more — in movies and television. Their success has been remarkable. Two of the three have even received an Academy Award nomination. They are so established since making the move that they are now first thought of for acting rather than rapping. Will Smith has starred in some of the biggest movies of all time and has a name with plenty of box office appeal, and before that he had a long run (six years) as star of a weekly sitcom.
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Queen Latifah has also been in a lengthy string of hit films. That is in addition to being a successful talk show host and surprising Queen Latifah people with her vocal skills on two jazz-flavored albums. LL Cool J told us way back in 1987 in one of his many hits songs that he was “bad.” LL Cool J It was youthful boasting, but it proved to be accurate. He has smoothly conquered films and television, and like Queen Latifah, is a perfect event host and award show presenter.
Best In Black - Alise King, the Soulful D.I.V.A. By Alisha Dixon
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lise King, local artist and winner of the Michigan Chronicle’s Best in Black 2016 “Best Local Artist” competition, is ready for her fans to hear a different side of the vocal powerhouse with the Aug. 10 release of her new EP, “In the Key of Soul.” “‘In the Key of Soul’ is my baby. It’s been a work in progress. Most people know me as the powerful soulful singer. When I perform with my live band, I’m doing covers 99.9% of the time. It’s rare that I get to do my originals and I wanted to give people a piece of me, a piece of who I am. Not just as an artist, but as a woman and as a wife and a daughter. ‘In The Key of Soul’ is personalizing who Alise is outside of the microphone,” King said.
EVERYBODY knows about the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. There is also a Walk of Fame in Philadelphia, operated by the Philadelphia Music Alliance. Since its introduction in 1986, 130 artists from Philly have been honored, the 2017 inductees being Labelle (Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx), Jill Scott, Sister Sledge, McFadden & Whitehead, the Soul Survivors and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
When describing the EP’s sound, King mentions some familiar names. “The sound gives Jill Scott. It gives India.Arie. It gives a little Jazmine Sullivan and Fantasia vibe, but it definitely gives you Alise. It gives you that soul. It definitely gives you that power. It also shows a softer side of me. A lot of people are used to me being that belting singer, but on this I kind of give them groove. I give them sultry. They get a different side of me.”
Labelle Detroit should certainly have a Walk of Fame. It is likely that no other city has produced as many famous singers, musicians, actors, etc. as Detroit. To name a few Detroit-born stars: Diana Diana Ross Ross, Smokey Robinson, the Clark Sisters, Ray Parker, Jr., Lily Tomlin, the Four Tops, Donald Byrd, Mary Wells and Jackie Wilson. Hopefully, someone will bring this to the attention of Mayor Mike Duggan. That would be a great plus for his second term in office. SAMUEL L. JACKSON, who seems to have made more movies than any black actor, has criticized Hollywood for hiring British black actors for key film roles when American black actors are available and just as qualified. He was referring to such actors as David Oyelowo (“Selma”) Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), and Idris Elba (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,”
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Known as the Soulful D.I.V.A., a divine instrument vocalizing her ability, King has opened for notable artists such as George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, CeCe Peniston and the Emotions and has performed the National Anthem for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Passioneyephotos.com
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Femology opens in Detroit By Alisha Dixon
to understand that.” Also, the founder of Creatively Flawless, a branding firm for women entrepreneurs, recognizes that other shared workspaces exist, but what sets Femology apart is that it is about meeting the unique needs of women.
Officially launched in July, Femology Detroit, a new downtown Detroit-based women-only business lounge, seeks to provide a space to support the modern womanpreneur. Founded by Detroit entrepreneur and brand expert Meagan Ward along with business partner Ashleigh Brock, Femology Detroit hopes to fill the physical void that exists for women entrepreneurs in need of flexible and supportive workspaces. “I know for the women here in our community, we’re always meeting at a coffee shop. I started to think what if we had this home that birthed businesses. A place for wom-
en that are building, not only in entrepreneurship, but also rising up the corporate ladder. Where can you go where you feel supported and you feel like it’s home where you can create
the life that you dream of? This [Femology Detroit] stems from experiencing that void with my clients,” Ward said. “Our power in business is bigger than we know and I think we need
“They all had a masculine edge and didn’t directly support the dynamics of women in business. With many women-owned businesses growing within Detroit, it was time that we had a space that was dedicated to us and for us,” she said. “My purpose is women. Throughout the years, I’ve discovered how I can help wom-
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King’s talent and stage presence has garnered the attention and accolades she deserves. No stranger to winning awards, such as the Detroit Black Music Awards, Detroit Stars Singing Competition, “BET Apollo Live” and, of course, “Best Local Artist” in the Michigan Chronicle’s Best in Black 2016, King said she is proud to be celebrated by her peers and by the city she loves. “To be nominated with some of the people that I was in the category with was amazing. I’m talking about some of my favorite singers from Detroit, like Gwenation and L’Renee. That was an amazing experience in itself,” King said. “The experience was absolutely amazing. It was one of the best award shows that I’ve attended in Detroit. All of the events, like the nominee party, everything was amazing. The venue was beautiful. The performances were amazing. I really felt like I was at a mini version of the BET Awards. I made some great connections that night. So, it put me in a better situation to rub some elbows.”
Friday, August 18 | 10:00 am| Detroit Institute of Arts AWF Beautè Takeover: Join the Next Natural Beautè Revolution at the 35th Annual Detroit African World Festival. Live demos, giveaways, Beautè Baus panel, shopping and so much more. INFO: http://www.beauteanthologie.com/
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Saturday, August 19 | 7:00 pm | Detroit Boat Crew Club Havana Nights: Join the fun on the Detroit Boat Club lawn in a pavilion transformed into a space designed for an evening infused with Latin cuisine, scotch, cigars and Cuban-inspired music. The evening will feature a tasting and education segment as well as raffle prizes. INFO: Facebook/Havana Nights
Sunday, August 20 | 8 pm | Chene Park Gucci Mane wsg Young M.A. INFO: www.ChenePark.com
Femology en. I want to brand women just like me. Women who are just starting out or launching who have a passion for what they do and want to turn that into profitable business.” A major component of Femology’s mission is to not only encourage entrepreneurship, but also collaboration and support among like-minded women. “We’re huge on collaboration. Every opportunity that I’ve been given has been given to me by a woman. I definitely wanted that energy and vibe to be present in our community. With Femology, we wanted it to not only serve as a business launch for women, but to be that symbolism for collaboration and community. We’re going to be focusing on really restructuring our mindset and understanding our value,” Ward said.
To say the least, Elba didn’t appreciate that, saying, “Black actors all over the world look at Samuel L. Jackson as a great actor who happens to be black. I was really disappointed by those comments. We are dissected as a people. Why dissect us any further with a comment as stupid as that?”
On Aug 3, LL Cool Idris Elba J became the first artist from hip-hop to be celebrated at the highly prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. The ceremony will air Dec. 26 on CBS. JODY WATLEY, who remains active with her new Shalamar lineup, made a lot of sense when she said, “The only thing that matters is what you think of yourself, and the love of family and close friends. Opinions will always be there, but at the end of the day, what difference does it make?” There is a market Jody Watley out there for “back in the recent day” nostalgia, proven by the success of the “I Love the Nineties
When asked what advice she would give to aspiring artists, she said dedication is key. “Don’t give up because your dreams are absolutely worth it. The one thing that I’ve realized is that nobody can stop you but you. If you believe in you, that’s all that matters. If you can put in 8-10 hours at work, you can put in 8-10 hours on your dream,” she said.
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With tour dates through the end of the year, King is currently planning her 2018 tour with dates to be announced soon. “In the Key of Soul” is available on all digital platforms and at www.aliseking.com.
From page D-1 Located at 553 East Jefferson Ave. in downtown Detroit, Femology’s central location is ideal for any woman on the move who needs a space to work, host meetings, workshops and social events. The 5,000 square foot space located in the Charles Trombly House can accommodate more than 100 woman-owned businesses. Femology offers three membership options ranging from $25 per day to $79 or $129 per month, giving members the opportunity to choose the best option for their unique business needs. Each price point provides access to a feminine and stylish workspace with complimentary tea, coffee and snacks, conference room availability and Wi-Fi access. To become a member of Femology Detroit or to acquire more information, visit www.femologydetroit.com.
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Since winning “Best Local Artist,” King has gone on to open for Bobby Brown, Kelly Price, Dru Hill, Next and one of her greatest influences, Aretha Franklin, who she is currently writing songs with for an upcoming Franklin album.
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ne of the great things about Detroiters is that we are innovative. Give us an obstacle and watch us build a car to navigate right through it. The same type of mentality has been activated in Detroit’s food scene. When brick and mortar storefronts weren’t available or affordable, the trend of pop-up restaurants and food trucks became viable options, offering up some delectable eats that have patrons stalking these TOP 5 Food Trucks social media pages to see where they will pop-up next!
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Highland Park will hold a Public Hearing Monday, August 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Complex Council Chambers 2nd floor 12050 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, MI 48203
Oversees a quality Mail Services operation including the processing and distribution of incoming, outgoing, and campus mail, as well as package/heavy parcel delivery. Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a postal environment. Mathematical ability to compute postal charges, shipping rates and charges for other mail room services. Must have basic to intermediate knowledge of computer operations sufficient to work with software programs such as Word, Excel and email. This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday – 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Salary is $22.17 probationary/$23.06 after 90 days. See online posting for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by August 24, 2017. Must apply on line to: https://jobs.oakland.edu
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Warren, MI, General Motors. Engineer &dvlp robust automated &active safety features using DFSS such as radar, Lidar, cameras, sensors &driver monitoring systems for future GM passenger vehicles, autonomous vehicles, &automated transportation networked vehicles. Plan &lead 2-3 revolving Advance Technical Work (ATW) projects for dvlpmt of new vehicle features in autonomous vehicle domain. Lead &coach Active Safety Engrs in DFSS to improve robustness in key Active Safety future technologies. Design, dvlp, execute &validate passenger car &truck vision systems, &trailering aid automated systems for truck using DOORS &DFSS. Dvlp &improve active safety technologies (such as driver assist, brake assist, traction control, &forward collision warning sensors &other automatically activated computer driven crash prevention/ mitigation systems) for future autonomous vehicle. Dvlp Human machine interface (HMI) concepts to support active safety features. Ensure System dvlpmt follows System Safety Process by identifying hazards &providing regulatory assessments as per ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. Lead, own, &track ATW performance metrics incldg budget, timing, &completion rate. Act as SAP software Shopping Cart creator. Bachelor, Electrical Engrg or Mechanical Engrg. 12 months’ experience as DFSS Black Belt Supervisor, DFSS Implementation Specialist or DFSS Black Belt Coach, coaching Design for Six Sigma to Active Safety Engrs to improve robustness in Active Safety future technologies. Mail resume to Ref#11116, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
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Project Lead Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems LLC seeks a Project Lead in Troy, MI, to lead project management activities including product development, engineering, testing, technical support and supplier management for OptiRide Systems (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension system); among other duties. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and two years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Please send resumes to: Ms. Sarah Trautmann, Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC, Resume Processing/JO#7977190, 2135 West Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084.
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Bishop P.A. Brooks and the Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction C.O.G.I.C. 103rd Holy Convocation Bishop P.A. Brooks and the Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ celebrated their 103rd Holy Conat the Cathedral AGAPEvocation Jurisdiction hosts DR. Louis Felton Center located at 10325 E. Jefferson, Detroit. The 103rd Holy Convocation celebration kicked off On Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Bishop Isaac King, Jr. and the Southwest Michigan with a pre-musical from Agape the Jurisdiction Of God In Christ will have a special service at NortheastChurch Michigan Pentecostal Temple 30101 Parkwood, Inkster, MI. ][Host pastor is Elder Kellen Jurisdiction Choir under the leadership Sherry Brooks. Watson Robinson, minister of music and the muDR. J. LOUIS FELTON, a devoted Servant Leader, who has served over half a consultant for New centurysical teaching and preaching the Word of God, is the gospel messenger. St. Paul Church of God in Christ, From 1991 untilPastor 2010, Rudolph Dr. Felton served as Senior Pastor of The Galilee Baptist Stanfield Jr. Bishop P.A. Brooks and Dr. William Pickard
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Pastor Willie Smith celebrates 47th pastoral anniversary with appreciation services Pictured from left: Kimberly Swanson Thomas, second executive president, Swanson Funeral Homes, Inc.; Rev. Willie Smith, pastor, Mount Pleasant MBC; O’Neil D. Swanson, senior president/CEO, Swanson Funeral Homes Inc.; and Linda Swanson, executive vice president, Swanson Funeral Homes, Inc.
Bernice Phillips Services for Bernice Phillips were held on Monday, Aug. 7, at Rose of Sharon COGIC with Superintendent Ronald L. Griffin officiating. Mrs. Phillips passed away on July 31, 2017. Bernice Phillips was born in Wetumpka, Alabama on Dec. 31, 1948. She grew up in Titus, Alabama and graduated from W.B. Doby High School. She later moved to Michigan and married Bennie P. Phillips and they were blessed with a child, William. Mrs. Phillips worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company for over 30 years. She was an avid reader, loved many kinds of music and was a trivia expert. Left to cherish the memory of Bernice Phillips are her son, William; sisters, Gerri, Georgia Faye, Brenda, Connie and Karen; brother, Bruce; and many other relatives and friends.
Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Interment took place at Elmwood Cemetery.
of Citadel of Deliverance stacles and problems that 24:3-12 titled “Have ConChurch of God in Christ. God saw fit to make him fidence When We’re ChalCome and be blessed by the Word of the Lord. There is a blessing with your On Friday night, Bishop a Christian multimillion- lenged by the Spirit of the name on it! For additional information call 734 722-3060 visit Brooks’ friend for more aire. He stated that he put or Age,” speaking of the end www.agapejurisdiction.org. than 50 years, Dr. Wil- his 40 years in business times. He also ordained liam Pickard, chairman in the book, to be able and consecrated some of Bishop Isaac King, Jr. of Global Automotive Al- to share and impact the the elders to do ministry liance, co-managing part- lives of our youth today. overseas. ner, MGM Grand Detroit Bishop P.A. Brooks The 103rd Holy ConCasino, CEO, Bearwood thanked Dr. Pickard for vocation encouraged, Dr. Louis Felton Pastor Kellen Management Compa- Brooks being a living example to enpowered and enlightthe congregation of what ened those who attendGod can do and has done. ed. For more information The 103rd Holy Convoca- and morning services tion ended with Bishop tines, please call New St. Brooks Official Day Ser- Paul C.O.G.I.C. at (313) vice with more than 1500 835-5235. attendees including City
Dr. J. Louis Elder Kellen Felton Brooks
AGAPE Jurisdiction hosts Dr. Louis Felton On Tuesday, Aug. 29, Bishop Isaac King, Jr. and the Southwest Michigan Agape Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ w i l l have a special service at Pentecostal Te m p l e 30101 ParkBishop Isaac w o o d , Inkster. King, Jr. The host pastor is Elder Kellen Brooks.
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GREATER NEW MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
cordially invite you to its B ENJA M I N L . HOOK S L EG AC Y DAY
honoring
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HONORABLE LUCILE WATTS CONGRESSMAN JOHN CONYERS, JR. GUEST SPEAKER: REV. DR. JIM HOLLEY, PASTOR HISTORIC LITTLE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017 10AM WORSHIP SERVICE
586 OWEN STREET • DETROIT, MI 48202 Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers, Pastor
August 25 – August 26, 2017 • 4PM
NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8430 C. L. FRANKLIN BLVD.
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BishopDr. Isaac King, Jr. J. Louis Felton,
a devoted servant leader who has served over half a century teaching and preaching Word of Pastor Kellen the Brooks God, is the gospel messenger. From 1991 to 2010, Dr. Felton served as sen ior pastor of Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo where a new facility valued at over $5,000,000, was constructed and completed in December, 2004/ In 2010, Dr. Felton accepted the servant leadership of Mount Airy Church of God in Christ from the founder, Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Sr., jurisdictional prelate of Pennsylvania Koinonia Jurisdiction. Under the servant leadership of Dr. Felton, over 2,000 souls have been received in the kingdom. Dr. Felton has also led the congregation to invest over $1,000,000 in capital improvements and ministry development. Come and be blessed by the Word of the Lord. There is a blessing with your name on it For additional information call (734) 722-3060 or visit www.agapejurisdiction. org.
REVEREND JASPER WILLIAMS
EVANGELIST DOROTHY NORWOOD
BISHOP CLARENCE HADDON, SR.
EVANGELIST ELBERNITA “TWINKIE” CLARK
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REVEREND ROBERT SMITH
AUDREY DUBOIS HARRIS
WANDA NERO BUTLER
FRIDAY – August 25th REV. JASPER WILLIAMS of Atlanta, Georgia | EVANGELIST DOROTHY NORWOOD EVANGELIST ELBERNITA “TWINKIE” CLARK AUDREY DUBOIS HARRIS OF JULIARD – NEW YORK, NY – ADDED ATTRACTION!! REV. ROBERT SMITH, HOST PASTOR ---INVOCATION | NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR
SATURDAY – August 26th REV. JASPER WILLIAMS of Atlanta, GA | EVANGELIST ELBERNITA ‘’TWINKIE” CLARK AUDREY DUBOIS HARRIS OF JULIARD – NEW YORK, NY – ADDED ATTRACTION!! WANDA NERO BUTLER, NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR BISHOP CLARENCE HADDON, SR. – INVOCATION
LIGHTED, SECURED PARKING
A SOUL FOOD BUFFET — Beans & Cornbread – Compliments of Ms. Franklin – No Charge
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