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By Ava Elaine Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia holding company, today announced the official launch of RTM360°, a marketing services division focused on developing culturally-relevant strategies, solutions, and content that emotionally engages the African American community. Born out of RTM’s years-long continual evolution from traditional print-centric properties into a true multimedia solutions provider, RTM360° already has projects for national clients in the financial services, mobile, and beverage industries to its credit.

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Leading the new marketing services organization will be Tanisha Leonard, Real Times Media’s current vice president of client solutions, who is being promoted to president of the burgeoning solutions provider. As president of RTM360°, Leonard will drive business growth via the development of custom marketing programs which leverage RTM’s strategic partnerships and deep understanding of engaging local African-American communities to create nationally impactful narratives.

Leonard has more than 15 years of industry leadership experience, inclusive of having played an active role in helping guide RTM’s strategic plan over the past eight years.

“Tanisha has long been a vital member of the Real Times Media management team, and I am confident that she is the right leader for RTM360° who can create value for our clients by marrying RTM’s numerous assets with

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Financial Review Commission voting to exit Detroit from state financial oversight. – PHOTOS: Cyrus Tetteh

Motor City officials back behind the wheel:

Detroit released from state financial oversight

By Branden Hunter For the first time in over 40 years, the city of Detroit’s elected officials have full control of all city finances and departments and services, when the state’s Financial Review Commission voted unanimously to go dormant after the city registered its third consecutive audited balanced budget following bankruptcy. Detroit has now exited every form of state and federal oversight, including water department, police department, housing commission and more.

“Today is a testament of what happens when the mayor and city council work together for a single goal,” said Mayor Mike Duggan.

“It’s hard to remember how scary things were back in the summer of 2014 when the financial review legislation was proposed. We had oversight in multiple places and over the last few years, working together, we have eliminated every single one of those outside oversight boards. Today, we really do return self-governance back to the city of Detroit.”

The Financial Review Commission will continue to

Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones addressing the media. exist for a 10-year term, although it will play no active role in city operations. Detroit will be required to submit monthly financial reports and will also submit its adopted budget and fouryear financial plan each year.

As long as the city continues to balance its budgets and meet other basic fiscal requirements, the Financial

Review Commission will stay inactive for the rest of its existence.

Since 1977, Detroit has been in some kind of federal or state oversight in several different areas. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department was under federal court oversight for 36 years, Detroit Police Department 13 years under federal monitor-

ing, 10 years of federal monitoring for the Detroit Housing Commission, nine years for Detroit Public Schools, state control of city finances for five years, and four years of state control for the Detroit Department of Transportation. With the close collaboration between Duggan and Detroit City Council,

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Democrats speak on Four-Year Anniversary of Flint Water Crisis Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and DNC Deputy Press Secretary Brian Gabriel released the following statements on the four-year anniversary of the Flint water crisis:

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The Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond, (D-LA-02), and the Secretary of the CBC, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14), released the following statements on this week’s four-year anniversary of the Flint Water Crisis: “The Flint Water Crisis is an example of the type of environmental injustice that disproportionately affects communities of color across the country, as well as poor communities,” Congressman Richmond said. “It is shocking and shameful that residents in an American city have been without clean drinking water for four years. We must learn all there is to learn from this situation so it never happens again.”

“Access to safe drinking water is not a privilege—it is a basic right,” Congresswoman Lawrence said. “The water crisis

in Flint should be a real wakeup call to America. Many communities are one bad decision, one oversight, one mistake away from devastating consequences.

I am calling for a hearing from the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, of which I am a member, for a thorough

update on the allocation and outcome of the of the federal aid package. We must ensure that the needs of the people of Flint, with all its complexities, are fully recognized and addressed.

This tragedy should never have happened in Flint, and it should never happen anywhere in Amer-

ica ever again. We must hold our government responsible and accountable to its solemn duty of serving the American people.

Poor and minority communities are especially vulnerable to environmental injustice that has devastating and long-term conse-

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressing the media.

City finances From page A-1 they will not have to worry about anyone looking over their shoulders anymore, as they work to revive the city.

“Today is an important day in the history of our city,” said City Council President Brenda Jones.

“Many have said there is one Detroit, some are saying there’s two and three Detroits. But I can guarantee you, as we continue to work to bring this city together, and for those that are in the communities and not in midtown and downtown, we will continue to work to bridge that gap. We want

everyone to have good services in this city and we are looking to move Detroit forward.”

Detroit ended the 2017 fiscal year with a $53.8 million general fund operating surplus and revenues exceeding expenditures by $108.6 million.

The city ended the 2016 fiscal year with a $63 million surplus. For 2015, the surplus was $71 million. A $36 million operating surplus is expected for fiscal year 2018.

“One of the things that I think that will make it very difficult for the city to go back to where it was, is that we have fundamentally changed the infrastructure of the city and our financial opera-

tions,” said City Chief Financial Officer John Hill.

“We should celebrate this moment and continue to work to make sure this is a lasting moment.”

Detroit was about $12 billion in debt and unable to deliver adequate city services when Republican Gov. Rick Snyder placed the city under state receivership in early 2013. A state-appointed emergency manager overseeing Detroit’s finances filed for bankruptcy the same year. It was the largest public bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.

Detroit exited bankruptcy in December 2014, restructuring about $7 billion in debt and setting aside $1.7 billion in

savings and revenue over a decade to improve city services.

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While many city officials were thankful for what the nine-person committee did to help the city recover from its financial woes, they were glad to see them go.

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quences. We must do all we can to stop this dangerous attack on our communities. I am calling for a thorough hearing to make certain that we learn the lessons needed to prevent a crisis like this from happening again.”

“It’s an outrage that Americans are still living in conditions that are far beneath the standards of any other developed nation, much less one of the globe’s most powerful and wealthy nations," said Brian Gabriel. "We stand in solidarity with the residents of Flint and will support all efforts to completely repair the broken infrastructure that led to this environmental injustice. However, the fight cannot stop there, and we must ensure that we never repeat these mistakes again."

“Our leaders have to understand that Flint’s recovery process isn’t just a Michigan issue. Another major incident could happen to communities across the country if we don’t learn every possible lesson from the mishandling of this catastrophe.

“The Flint water crisis raises the question of who in our country is allowed to participate in the idea of the American Dream. The Trump administration somehow expects struggling communities to not only pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, but to do so without the most basic human rights," Gabriel stated. "That’s why Democrats are fighting for and investing in communities like Flint to make sure Americans don’t have to play this rigged game anymore. We’re working around the clock to ensure that the least-protected citizens have elected officials who actually care about their quality of life and general wellbeing.”

Detroit City Council Member Scott Benson and Farwell Advisory Council dedicate street sign in honor of Eugene Slappy Councilman Scott Benson and the Farwell Advisory Council celebrateed the life and legacy of Eugene Slappy by unveiling a secondary street sign in his honor.

Slappy was a dedicated husband and father, veteran of the Korean War and retiree of General Motors. He was also an active member and a leader at Leland Baptist Church and New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.

He is best remembered for his community service in the city of Detroit and

was dedicated to improving the quality of life for citizens in his community.

He served as president of the Farwell Advisory Council and was instrumental in the building of Farwell Recreation Center. He was also a member of the Mound Outer Drive Ryan Seven Mile Citizens Radio Patrol creating a safer neighborhood for residents in the area.

The event occurred Saturday, April 28 at the corner of Hasse and E. Outer Drive across from the Farwell Recreation Center on 2711 E. Outer Drive.

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50 Years Later, Sexual Harassment in Housing Is Still a Problem

By Sandra Park

The judge’s rebuke points to a broader issue: Tenants and housing applicants too often face pressure to remain silent about sexual harassment, and they encounter hostility or dismissal when they do report it.

Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU Women’s Rights Project

Fifty years ago, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act, which at long last protected Americans from discrimination when purchasing or renting a home.

Part of the problem is that protections against sexual harassment in housing generally have lagged behind those in the workplace. While most large employers have taken some measures to address sexual harassment on the job, far fewer real estate management companies and other housing providers have acknowledged the issue. In fact, public housing authorities and other agencies that administer housing programs are not required to record or report on sexual harassment complaints.

At least that was the plan.

But for too many people, the fight for fair housing is not over.

Ongoing bias against African-Americans at the hands of banks, landlords, and local governments is well-documented half a century later. Women, including women of color, also continue to grapple with unequal treatment. They are frequently subjected to sexual harassment while trying to keep a roof over their heads, a violation of the FHA that flies under the radar.

Sexual harassment by landlords, superintendents, and other housing staff plays out in many ways in communities across the country. They have demanded sex in exchange for rent reductions or repairs, entered tenants’ homes without permission or notice, sexually groped them, and moved to evict tenants who rejected their sexual advances. Property managers have also refused to approve housing applicants unless they complied with sexual demands. Harassment in housing affects all types of people, but it disproportionately harms low-income women of color.

While there has been limited research done on the prevalence of sexual harassment in housing, a recent pilot study released disturbing results. Professor Rigel Oliveri surveyed low-income women in Colum-

There is legal recourse, however.

bia, Missouri, and found that 10 percent had experienced significant sexual harassment by landlords. Most were young women of color. The harassment ranged from a landlord who entered a tenant’s bedroom at night to masturbate while she was sleeping to a landlord’s persistent demands for sex.

The study also revealed that low-income women who had not obtained a housing subsidy were more vulnerable to sexual harassment compared to those that did. The women with rent-

al assistance could refuse their landlords’ sexual demands and still afford to pay their rent.

Those without subsidies, who were also economically struggling, were usually forced to move when they rejected the harassment.

Housing managers who sexually harass one tenant frequently target many more. For example, Yolanda Boswell’s real estate manager in Montgomery, Alabama, repeatedly tried to coerce her into having sex with him and then raised her

rent when she refused. After the ACLU, Legal Services Alabama, and the Central Alabama Fair Housing Center filed a lawsuit on Ms. Boswell’s behalf, we learned that the manager had also sexually harassed several other women, leading the Department of Justice to pursue an additional case. Ultimately, a federal judge called out the Montgomery Housing Authority, noting that several of the victims had informed their housing counselors but that “in every case, the women’s concerns were ignored.”

The Fair Housing Act and similar state laws provide applicants and tenants who are harassed with the ability to seek compensation and reforms in housing management. They can seek representation to file their own lawsuit in court or assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or the U.S. Department of Justice. Notably, the Justice Department recently launched a major initiative encouraging people to come forward with their reports of sexual harassment in housing. This builds on an important regulation issued by HUD in 2016 to explain how the FHA bars harassment in housing.

The FHA guarantees Americans the right to access housing without being subjected to unwelcome sexual advances or assault. Now, we need to make that promise a reality.

Henry Ford helps Launch ‘All of Us Research Program’ Henry Ford Health System has a lead role in a landmark research initiative that aims to advance the future of medicine.

opportunity no matter the color of your skin, your economic status, your age or your sex or gender,” Dishman says.

Henry Ford, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will host a free public event from 1 – 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 6, at Ford Field in Detroit, one of seven events to be held across the country that day to officially launch the All of Us Research Program, an ambitious effort to advance the prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds in more personalized ways.

Other prominent speakers include U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Suzanne White, M.D., chief medical advisor for the Detroit Health Department, and Henry Ford’s Adnan Munkarah, M.D., chief clinical officer, and Richard Smith, M.D., a longtime Henry Ford Ob/Gyn physician.

Henry Ford received a $60 million NIH funding award over five years for its role in All of Us. In addition to serving as a host site for the launch event, Henry Ford leads one of the consortiums as part of a network of health care systems and medical centers across the United States tasked with enrolling participants.

Christine Cole Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, chair of Henry Ford’s Department of Public Health Sciences, and Brian Ahmedani, Ph.D., director of Research for Henry Ford’s Behavioral Health Medicine, are co-principal investigators for the consortium.

Dr. Johnson says All of Us may be the most important re-

The day’s family-friendly activities also include: • Tours of the Detroit Lions locker room. search initiative in the past 25 years.

“This is unlike anything we’ve done before in health care science, and it will keep the United States at the forefront of medical research,” she says.

“The data that we collect will be broadly available to researchers for many different studies. The findings may enable doctors to specifically tailor recommended treatments to prevent or cure diseases or illnesses that will be known, ahead of time, to be effective for that specific individual patient.”

At the Ford Field event, Henry Ford staff will be on hand to assist individuals to create an All of Us account – the first

step in the enrollment process.

Information stations will also provide helpful information about the program.

• Mini football clinics conducted by Detroit Lions youth football education coaching staff.

During a Facebook Live simulcast at 4 p.m., Eric Dishman, director of the NIH’s All of Us Research Program, will speak to a national audience from Ford Field about the research initiative and how those who enroll can contribute to future health care discoveries.

His cancer story is emblematic of the All of Us objective: Advancing medicine in a more personalized way rather than today’s one-size-fits-all approach.

• Basketball clinics hosted by Detroit Pistons’ Pistons Academy coaching staff.

“I’m alive today because of precision medicine, and I think everyone deserves the same

• Performance by Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.

• Special selfie photos.

Renowned Detroit artist and muralist Hubert Massey, known for his expansive art installations, will use the selfies taken at an onsite photo booth to create a large-scale interactive mosaic display.

Dr. Ahmedani says All of Us is not a research study to de-

termine the safety and effectiveness of a medical treatment or medication. Rather, it’s focusing on many aspects about health and disease.

“What’s really unique is that we’re including participants from a lot of different backgrounds,” Dr. Ahmedani says.

“This will allow us to study a wealth of diverse information and how it affects people’s health.”

The All of Us Research Program will gather information for 10 years or more to inform research studies on how individual differences in lifestyle, environment and genetics influence a person’s health and disease risk. The goal is to enroll 1 million or more people from across the country and from all backgrounds, regardless of health status. Initially, adult participants ages 18 and older are being sought to enroll. Children will be able to enroll in future phases of the program.

Participants will have access to study information and data about themselves.

Henry Ford and Spectrum are the only Michigan health systems recruiting participants for All of Us. Anyone in Michigan can register at www. henryford.com/joinallofus.

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The reason Meek Mill’s case has gotten so much attention – beside the fact he’s a celebrity – is the way that it exemplifies how probation, paroles and the system of mass incarceration only act to keep black men and women from freedom. To recap: Meek Mill was arrested a decade ago for allegedly pointing a gun at a cop, evading the scene and having drug paraphernalia in his possession.

Since then, he’s become a successful artist, businessman and philanthropist in the city. But due to the conditions of his probation stemming from that 2008 conviction, he wasn’t allowed any slip ups. He had to be perfect. He wasn’t.

Mill violated probation by failing to get proper approval before going on tour (because you have to get all of your travel approved when you’re on probation), failing a drug test, being in the vicinity of a fight at the airport when a fan allegedly swung first and riding four-wheelers in the street. Read that list again. None of those violations are actual crimes worthy of jail time but alas, when you’re in the probation system, any imperfection is means to face more jail time. And that’s exactly what happened to Meek Mill, which is why he’s spent the last half a year in jail.

But he’s out. For now. On unsecured bail, which means he still has yellow tape, court dates and money to pay to keep him out in the short term. In the long term, he’s still on the same restricted lifestyle he received a decade ago. And think about all it took to get Meek just this far. Jay Z led marches for him. Millionaires and billionaires advocated for him and he had high-powered lawyers working for him. Just one black man. And he still isn’t free.

Now think about the millions of black Americans who are on parole or probation – one-third of the 4.65 million people under such circumstances are black despite black people only making up 13 percent of the population. These brothers and sisters don’t have millionaire endorsers and marches organized for their freedom. Nor do the have the money to pay for bond. They just sit in jail cells and rot with little fanfare.

Think about, for instance, the story of Kalief Browder, who spent more than 1,000 days in jail without even being charged. A time that was so traumatizing for him that he committed suicide.

There are 450,000 people held in jail daily who can’t pay bond to get out of jail, regardless of what crimes they were accused of committing or if they even committed said crimes.

In short, there are just so many black people in jail who shouldn’t be there, falling victim to a system that is built to keep them incarcerated until they die.

So the question I have is for the millionaires and philanthropists and businessmen – the Robert Krafts and Michael Rubins of the world – who patted themselves on the back last night for getting one singular black man out of jail.

What are they going to do for the rest of us? Are they done with Meek or are they really willing to disrupt the prison industrial complex that is just a perpetuation of American slavery? Because if they stop at Meek Mill, without confronting the deep-rooted systemic racism that put him in this position in the first place, then last night’s celebration is mostly symbolic. If these supposed allies are willing to create real change and do the work necessary to make it happen, then that’ll really be even more cause for celebration.

They Lead The Way In Elections Nationwide BlackAmericaWeb.com

More than 500 African-American women across America are running for public offices in 2018, perhaps the largest number of Black women ever to compete for elected positions in one year.

Black women – Democrats and Republicans, incumbents and neophytes – are vying for federal, state and local seats from coast to coast.

For years, African-American women have been underrepresented in politics and this unprecedented number of black female candidates is an inspirational addition to the 2018 political scene.

Approaching the mid-term elections in November, these Black women could help shape the political landscape moving forward and help Democrats take the majority of seats in Congress.

“There are Black women running for political office all over the United States, and we need to know who they are,” according to the website. “It is abundantly clear that we need to start following the lead of Black women, because we show up and do what is important, even when we are being disenfranchised and sabotaged from doing the work. 2018 is especially important because midterm elections are coming up. We need all the information we can get.”

The website database was created by blogger Luvvie Ajayi, who said she decided to search for black female candidates after Democrat Doug Jones won his Senate seat in Alabama with 96 percent of the black female vote.

A new database, Black Women In PolMichael H. Cottman itics, lists 507 known black female candidates running for elected positions this year. https:// blackwomeninpolitics.com

In addition to Ajayi’s website, a comprehensive report by the Higher Heights Leadership Fund, “Chisholm Effect: Black Women in America Politics 2018,” underscores the significance of black women getting involved in the political process.

Here are just a few examples of the 2018 movement for black female political empowerment: Stacey Adams is running for Governor of Georgia and hoping to become the first African-American female governor in the country. Mina Davis is seeking a seat in the Nebraska state legislature.

“We should all be buoyed by the [Shirley] Chisholm effect, which spawned generations of Black women determined to and successful at breaking political glass ceilings,” U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) wrote in a forward to the report.

“There’s an opportunity in the coming months for Black women to build on these gains by taking decisive action to increase our political representation and provide America with leadership that is powerful, connected and lasting.”

Tamekia Fain-Lovett is running for a U.S. Congressional seat in Georgia. Coral Evans is trying to become Mayor of Flagstaff, Arizona. Monica Montgomery is hoping for a seat on the San Diego, California City Council. Gail Finney is running for a state legislature seat in Kansas. Veronika Fimbres is running for governor of California.

Many of these women could make political history. They are emulating the historic leadership of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first woman and African-American to run for president from a major political party.

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She added: “The data demonstrate that, even with the gains Black women saw at some levels of office in 2016, there is more work to do to ensure that Black women’s representation in elected office reflects their presence in American society.”

We are witnessing an extraordinary movement of black women in politics and we’ll realize the scope of their empowerment when voters head to the polls in November.

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Don’t Forget That American Prisons – And Graves – Are Full Of Meek Mills Last Tuesday night felt like a victory for rapper Meek Mill, who has spent the last five months in jail for violating his probation. He was finally out of jail. He got one of the grandest homecomings we’ve ever seen. The Philadelphia 76ers owners flew Meek via helicopter to game 5 of the team’s first-round matchup with the Miami Heat. Then suited him up with a Joel Embiid jersey and had him do the ceremonial ringing of the Liberty Bell while the MC’s classics played over the loudspeakers. It was a cultural moment for Hip-Hop, basketball and black Americans happy that someone caught up in a corrupt system was finally allowed to see some freedom. But when the dust settled, the confetti from the 76ers’ win was cleaned up and Meek partook in whatever post-game turn-up was on deck, we still had to come to grips with two important facts: Meek Mill still isn’t free and there are millions of black men and women in America trapped in a prison system that will never grant them even the brief respite the rapper enjoyed last night. And many will die in unjust bondage.

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Facebook has failed the black community one too many times

By Derrick Johnson President and CEO, NAACP

“Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” That was a question Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) posed to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional hearing in which the latter responded with an awkward “no.” It is likely that Mr. Zuckerberg found this question too intrusive, yet when 87 million users lost Derrick Johnson their privacy under Facebook’s neglectful watch; its CEO doesn’t bat an eye, offering only an insubstantial, “I’m sorry.”

The Cambridge Analytica hack is just one of many transgressions by Facebook, in which an apology will simply not suffice. Facebook’s laissez-faire attitude toward privacy protection is not just a betrayal and insult to its user base, but it is compounded by its lack of vigilance to protect one of the platform’s most vulnerable user demographics—African Americans.

For example, late last year, Facebook hosted Russian sponsored ads that portrayed African Americans in a less than flattering light. The ads had political motives and aimed to sway viewers to vote for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Another example arose just this month when the news broke that the largest Black Lives Matter group on the social media platform was in fact a fraudulent page, created by a White man in Australia designed to discredit the youth-based civil rights group.

Either of the above examples is enough to seriously question the general disposition and integrity of the social media juggernaut. However, Facebook’s lack of transparency, reliability, and accountability in these two situations also substantiates the increasing doubt regarding the fairness of the 2016 presidential election. Specifically, Cambridge Analytica worked with the Trump campaign, and among the data it misused were pictures, profiles, and even direct messages between users. This data mining—which used the personal information of 87 million people without their consent—was used to develop techniques for the firm’s work on the Trump campaign. This combined with the racially charged Russian ads, some of which explicitly purporting that Black Lives Matter activists were murderers, is not only wholly unscrupulous, it also carries the stench of voter ma-

nipulation. Swaying voters toward one candidate based on racially exploitative lies smacks of a type voter suppression that, while more insidious, is not unlike the voter ID laws that currently attempt to suppress the Black vote.

As a pioneer in the tech industry serving 1.4 billion users each day, Facebook has a moral and ethical obligation to protect those most vulnerable on its sites, including minors, women, and LGBT, Brown, and Black communities.

As a whole, Americans are more tolerant of hate speech than others in the world; however, this does not and should not permit Facebook to turn a blind eye to the copious amounts of hate speech the Black community, and other vulnerable communities experience on Facebook.

These communities cannot be satiated with an apology, but rather require a clear and thorough plan of defensive and offensive action. More care needs to be taken by Facebook and its tech industry peers to ensure that in connecting people with one another, these connections are positive—a sentiment which Mr. Zuckerberg said his company strives to achieve.

Moving forward, companies like Facebook can take a greater stance against those who wish to use online spaces to corrupt. First, they must be on the offense, not just deleting but reporting and perhaps even fining advertisers with such ill intent. Second, they should also be more aggressive on the defensive front, removing the burden of reporting hate speech from the user and instead placing it on themselves.

While Facebook has already started this approach, devoting more resources to this effort would allow for a quicker and more intelligent sweep of bad content.

Additionally, these resources must include hiring more people of color across all levels of the company—an initiative that would address Silicon Valley’s failure to take real steps towards embracing diversity. This is an issue brought up on Day 2 of Zuckerberg’s hearing, when Rep. G.K. Butterfield mentioned that the company’s Black representation has only risen from 2 percent to 3 percent. Furthermore, while 67 percent of African Americans are Facebook users, the company’s C-suite remains entirely White.

Lastly, in a “clear and concise” manner, users should be made aware of their privacy terms, including instances when their information will be shared and how the information will be used.

Facebook may or may not feel a moral imperative to protect the users that allow it to exist, but that does not mean it should not be held accountable for its actions, inactions, and indifference to user privacy.

Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP. Follow him on Twitter @DerrickNAACP and @NAACP.

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Detroiter travels to Central America as advocate for College Financial Literacy and Workforce Development Gwen Thomas; author, advocate and entrepreneur, these days spends her time not only helping Detroit parents and students get ready for college but is spending a significant amount of time helping students across the world. Many college-bound students are in quest of a dream, that is, obtaining a college degree and having a successful career.

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Women’s Leadership Group Founder honored as Diversity Champion Danielle North, co-founder of the Detroit Women’s Leadership Network, will be honored this week as a 2018 Diversity Champion for her efforts to break down barriers for women and increase leadership diversity in Metro Detroit.

The award is annually given by the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, a sponsored group of the Birmingham-based Community House, to people who have helped organizations adopt or implement policies supportive of diversity and the ideas of inclusion. The awards ceremony is May 3.

North, an advocate for children, equitable education, racial equity and women’s issues, sought to create a space that reflected the unique voices and experiences of women of varied backgrounds. The Detroit Women’s Leadership Network and its members are committed to uplifting and supporting women of all ages, races and career stages.

“Students around the world who are approaching their final years of high school and college are dreaming of success. The color of their skin, nationality their race or gender does not matter; they equally want the same things in life. These students all have dreams deep in their heart and are looking for the pathway to success, and they feel the gateway is a college degree” says Thomas Due to recent U.S. immigration policy changes such as with DACA “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” many families are unable to come to the United States to pursue their education. Other students have been deported to their native countries, and thousands lay in the gap of wondering what’s to come. This situation leaves a significant void in the lives of those who have worked on sponsorships, scholarships and saving their monies for their higher education opportunity in America.

Subsequently, Thomas has been contracted for the entire month of May to work with students in Central America, mainly the Bay Islands.

The Network’s activities include leadership workshops, job search resources, mentorship opportunities and more.

North is also the founder/owner of Kidz Kingdom, Detroit’s first indoor playground, a licensed child care center and play and party space. She launched her 501c3 nonprofit – Biz Kidz -- to enhance her commitment to mentoring future entrepreneurs.

About Detroit Women’s Leadership Network: The Detroit Women’s Leadership Network, whose mission is to advance the professional trajectory of women by inspiring inclusive opportunities for connection, collaboration and progress, began as a small Facebook group but has since grown to more than 5,000 members.

The Network recently announced plans to augment women’s leadership and empowerment opportunities in the region through a new membership platform. More information can be found at www.DWLN.org.

Your Kids to College Without Going Broke.” Nearly ten years ago, she kicked off a series of public forums and seminars surrounding the cost of a college education and the return on its investment.

The organization has held 52 seminars that spanned across 20 cities, ten states and four countries with webinars with Education USA that have reached 213 countries. The organization funding comes primarily from the results of books sales and a small group of private donors. Fresh Perspectives holds a signature event in Detroit called the Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp that is held annually on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Gwen Thomas Next week, she will begin her journey working and speaking in Roatan, Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Honduras about helping students find solutions on how to globalize their college education and obtain successful careers in other countries contrary to the United States.

About Gwen Thomas Gwen Thomas is the President of a grassroots non-profit organization called Fresh Perspectives Seminars, headquartered in Detroit Michigan, with satellite offices in Alexandria and Washington DC. Thomas is also the author of “The Parents Smart Guide to Sending

This year to commemorate MLK’s 50th memorial, Fresh Perspectives Seminars will hold at least five seminars across the world honoring the legacy of King and his vision on education - “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character- that is the role of education”, says Dr. King. Thomas embodies the principals and changes.

The organization is a 501 (c) 3 organization and funding from proceeds of Thomas’ book and a few private local donors and supporters. To learn more about Fresh Perspectives Seminars or to contribute to the works of Fresh Perspectives Seminars, log on to www.freshperspectivesseminars. org or call 609.474.4877.

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Free Lunch Wednesdays for Detroit’s less fortunate

By Branden Hunter Henry’s Ford’s assembly line has nothing on Jerry Boykin’s assembly line. Every Wednesday, he parks his food truck near the corner of Woodward Avenue and Peterboro, known to be a homeless haven, to feed and clothe those in need. One volunteer passes out the chips and fruit, another gives away pizza and sandwiches, and at the end, clothes, underwear, socks, and other goods are given away. And when he and his volunteers are done there, they head over to the Rosa Parks Transit Center downtown to be a blessing to those waiting for their bus.

It is all a part of his “Free Lunch Wednesdays” campaign, through his We Are One Community Unity grassroots outreach program. Boykin, who grew up on Detroit’s west side, and attended Mumford High, pulled his inspiration to help the city’s homeless and less fortunate from when he first did it as teenager.

“My parents took me down to feed the homeless when I was 14 and I didn’t make it back for about 20 years,” said Boykin. “Once I got back, I decided to do it every Wednesday, and we’ve been coming down here to feed about 400 people. This is our eighth year feeding the people of Detroit and I see no plans on slowing down.”

Boykin does his service to the community in two areas of the city where private development is booming. On Woodward and Peterboro, one side of the intersection has seen an influx of pricey lofts and restaurants erected.

On the other side, the homeless population is very visible, loitering and panhandling at the check cashing store and Detroit One Coney Island. The homeless population is going uncared for during Detroit’s resurgence and it is caring citizens such as Boykin who are filling the void.

“If everybody helped somebody, then nobody would need anything,” said Boykin. “Everybody is Detroiter Jerry Boykin feeds in different walks of the homeless and less fortulife right now, so, it’s nate every Wednesday from just important for us his food truck. to give to others, if we have it to give. There are so many people who have given up on life and a sandwich, or some socks can change their mind about taking their own life. Showing them genuine love can go a long way.”

Before Boykin arrived in his truck, there was line of people waiting on him on Woodward and Peterboro.

At the transit center, the people were glad to see him because some had not eaten in days. Even the bus drivers stopped by on their breaks to grab some hot chocolate and a granola bar. The people know Boykin’s name and he knows theirs. The same goes with his volunteers. To them, Free Lunch Wednesdays is more than just giving away food to people you do not know: it is a family gathering.

“I’ve been doing this for two years and I’ve established so many relationships down here,” said volunteer Camille Johnson. “The people down here look for us and we look for them. Sometimes, when people go missing and we don’t see them for awhile, we tend to go look for them. They become like family to us and a part of our lives. Some of them have our cellphone numbers and it’s no problem if they call us.

You want to show them that you love them.”

Boykin and his volunteers wear shirts and hoodies that read “I’m A Blessing” on the front. That is his movement, in a subliminal kind of way. The message is not about the person wearing the shirt, rather the work they are putting into the community. Boykin said he does not plan out his Wednesdays. He puts the word out on social media and people show up with food and other donations. That is how far his reach and impact is and he has truly become a blessing to the homeless community in Detroit. What began with Boykin feeding just a few people out the trunk of his car, has grown to feeding hundreds of people from his food truck, physically and spiritually.

“What Jerry is doing for us down here is beautiful and needed,” said Joseph Landers, who is currently homeless. “Right now, I’m staying in the shelter overnight and when they put us out, I come over here to get food. And he’s here no matter what the weather is.

If I haven’t eaten in days, I know that I will on Wednesdays when Jerry shows up to feed us. So many of us over depend on him and his good deeds.”

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“The Mother of Black Hollywood” partners with CHAG To raise money for HIV and AIDS treatment and prevention

By Patreice A. Massey Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG) is bringing screen legend Jenifer Lewis (co-star of Black-ish on ABC) to Detroit for a charity book event celebrating her memoir, “The Mother Of Black Hollywood.”

Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood’s busiest actresses, with over 60 films and 300 TV appearances to her credit. Lewis earned the title “Black Mother of Hollywood” thanks to memorable performances as Tina Turner’s mother in “What’s Love Got to Do with It”, Melvin Franklin’s mother in “The Temptations” biopic and alongside Denzel Washington in “The Preachers Wife”.

Lewis is passionate about the cause and fully supports the charge of the CHAG as she knows first had the devastation of HIV and AIDS. “I’ve lost so many friends to this disease and that was at a time where a diagnosis equaled certain death,” recalled Lewis.

“Today as a result of more funding and understanding people are living longer and it is no longer an automatic death sentence.

It’s because of the work of organizations like CHAG that people are better able to manage this disease. I am honored to do my part to help further their mission.”

for HIV, as well as substance abuse and mental health treatment.

With over 30 years in the game, Community Health Awareness Group looks forward to more years of life changing, more years of intervention and impact, and more years of helping others help themselves live healthier, happier, better-informed lives.

“The work that we do here is important because although AIDS is no longer a death sentence there is still no cure,” says Barbara Locke, Director of Prevention Programs (CHAG). In Michigan, there are roughly 11,000 people living with HIV of those the largest proportion is in Southeast Michigan with a large concentration in the city of Detroit. “Much of the epidemic now is young people as they tend to engage in more risk taking behavior,”

said Locke. “They weren’t around during the days when AIDS meant certain death. They don’t know that story, so they participate in a higher degree of risk.” And because the face of HIV and AIDS has changed so does the approach and CHAG is constantly looking for ways to engage this younger largely African American population in a significant and different way. That takes more money to do more work.

The fundraiser will be May 12th, 2018 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History at 5:30pm. Tickets are $60 and include a copy of the book and a photo with Miss Lewis.

When asked what people can expect Ms. Lewis exclaims, “I am coming to SLAY! We will laugh.

We will share some truth. I am going to read some of my book and share the stories behind the stories in the book. And most importantly we will raise money to continue the work of the Community Health Awareness Group.”

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Tickets for the event may be purchased through Eventbrite “Jenifer Lewis Detroit” or https://www.eventbrite. com/e/jenifer-lewis-themother-of-black-hollywood-book-signingtickets44640423709?aff=eand To learn more about Community Health Awareness group please visit their website at

Since 1986 CHAG has been an active force in the fight against HIV and other health disparities in the metro Detroit community.

With a willingness to go where others will not and a passion to help those most in need CHAG, is a trusted source for those in need.

The organization offers numerous resources for people living with or at-risk

http://www.chagdetroit.org or https://www.facebook. com/DetroitCHAG To learn more about Jenifer Lewis and her work please visit her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ JeniferLewisForReal

Peace Tree Parks gardens provide fresh produce to underserved neighborhood

By Branden Hunter Growing up near the old Jeffries Projects on Detroit’s west side, Eric Andrews, 28, can remember going to the grocery store with his mother and seeing her buy produce that was not of good quality. It is still that way today. So, he and high school classmate at Detroit King, D’Andre Riggins, founded Peace Tree Parks in 2015 with a mission to improve the access that Detroit residents have to fresh organic produce through its urban community gardens.

Peace Tree Parks founders Eric Andrews (left) and D’Andre Riggins (right).

“I grew up in this area and we don’t have a grocery store over here now,” said Andrews. “Whole Foods is nearby but that’s not for the people over here on 14th Street. It’s harder for these people to get fresh vegetables. We needed gloves and we had to go all the way to Dearborn

just to get gloves at Home Depot. In our communities, we either get the stuff last or we just don’t have it.

So, we’re just trying to bring those things back into the community and give these people a place they can get fresh vegetables from.”

Peace Tree Park’s home garden sits on the corner of 14th Street and Selden, surrounded by a mixture of new housing development, empty lots, and abandoned homes. In a city that has more than 1,500 individual, community, school garden, and larger-scale farms, Peace Tree Parks is one of the few that is owned and operated by African-Americans.

And unlike other urban gardens in the city, residents of the Core City neighborhood will not have to pay a dime to eat healthy.

“This garden will be for the community to help themselves,” said Riggins, who grew up in the

North End neighborhood of Detroit.

“When you come to the garden and you see something you like, it’s free of charge. Also, we give it to the homeless shelters. Basically, we want the people of Detroit to be able to eat healthy and to be educated on the benefits of eating healthy. The more resources they have, the better it is for this community.”

At Peace Tree Park’s community garden, once everything is grown and harvested, residents in the neighborhood will be able to pick collard greens, kale, parsley, oregano, spinach, peppers, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, honey, mint, homemade Italian seasoning, and other items they would not necessarily find at the neighborhood grocer. Detroit Hives is also placing a beehive in the garden to pollinate the crops. They also have a rose

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Greektown Casino-Hotel to debut Food Hall and Ramen Noodlebar & Restaurant Monroe Market and Noodle Art to join casino’s extensive list of dining and entertainment offerings

Seven new eateries are joining downtown Detroit’s flourishing food scene this spring. On May 1, Greektown Casino-Hotel unveiled its new food hall, Monroe Market, and ramen noodle bar and restaurant, Noodle Art. “We are pleased to introduce our new dining offerings to the city of Detroit,” said Jason Gregorec, chief executive officer, Greektown Casino-Hotel.

“Together, Monroe Market and Noodle Art will be a vibrant destination where guests will be encouraged to explore diverse flavors and chef-driven cuisine for a truly transformative culinary experience. With options ranging from authentic Japanese ramen to American classics, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

The casino completed a $15 million renovation, with Detroit-based Rossetti Associates Inc. as the project architect and designer, to transform the former Market District into Monroe Market and Noodle Art. Located on the main casino floor, the new eateries will be open daily.

Monroe Market Named after the main street in Detroit’s historic Greektown District, Monroe Market is a curated collection of culinary experiences in a unique setting reminiscent of a dynamic street market.

Spanning 11,000 square feet, the food hall features six fast-casual eateries situated around a contemporary dining area complete with eclectic décor, communal seating, custom vinyl murals, and a 280-square-foot living wall.

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Market’s eateries will each offer their own style and distinctive cuisine utilizing fresh, local, and high-quality ingredients.

Guests will be able to conveniently place their orders and pay using innovative touch-screen kiosks.

The six eateries situated within Monroe Market include: American Burger Bar American Burger Bar will grill up juicy burgers, Detroit-style coney dogs, and vegan-friendly Impossible burgers.

This burger joint will also offer all-day breakfast sandwiches made with all-natural eggs and served on a glazed donut or warm brioche bun. American Burger Bar is also located at JACK Thistledown Racino.

Basil Leaf Basil Leaf is a rustic Italian eatery focused on made-to-order Neapolitan pizzas that combine international flavors with local ingredients. Each hand-tossed, thin-crust pizza will be baked and ready in under three minutes using a

7,000-pound, 900-degree stone oven. Additional menu items will include a variety of salads and hot sandwiches. Basil Leaf is also located at JACK Cincinnati Casino.

Josephine Bakery Josephine Bakery is a charming bake shop named after a team member who has worked at the casino for 17 years and embodies the progressive spirit of Detroit.

This artisanal bakery will feature an assortment of tasty treats including croissants, macaroons, and pies in addition to freshly-churned Italian gelato, specialty coffee beverages made from Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company beans, and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads.

Pit Boss Housed in a sleek

Airstream-style trailer, Pit Boss will offer classic barbecue favorites including pulled pork, chicken, brisket, ribs, and polish sausage, which will all be served with a pickle and slice of white bread. The uniquely-designed barbecue joint will also dish up flavorful sides including creamy coleslaw, potato salad, sweet cornbread muffins, and burnt end pit beans.

Southern Fry Southern Fry is where Detroit meets the South. This comfort food spot will specialize in mouth-watering, crispy fried chicken and serve up soul food favorites such as collard greens, baked mac and cheese, biscuits with honey, and delicious sweet potato pie for desert.

Tia Loca Tia Loca, which translates to crazy aunt, will offer authentic Mexican

street fare. Guests will be able to customize tacos, burritos, salads, and bowls or choose from one of the signature dishes, including carnitas tacos, fajita chicken salad and a spicy hellfire burrito. Tia Loca will also have plenty of sides such as housefried chips, five fresh varieties of salsa that range from mild to spicy, cilantro lime white rice, brown rice, black beans and pinto beans.

Noodle Art Located next to Monroe Market, Noodle Art will serve up traditional Japanese ramen with a Detroit twist in a glass-enclosed space that features pop-culture decor. The restaurant will offer pork-, chicken- and soy-based broths that are made in-house, a process which can take up to three days. In addition to ramen, Noodle Art will serve Japanese fried chicken, hand-made pork dumplings, tuna sashimi and other rice and noodle bowls.

More to Come The casino will also be unveiling a new bar later this summer. This showcase amenity will feature craft cocktails, Michigan wines, and an impressive selection of imported and Detroit-brewed beers.

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Payday lenders wage new wars against consumers and regulation

By Charlene Crowell Nearly seven years ago, Congress fought for and won enactment of reforms that would help ensure that everyone would play by the same financial rules. The promise to the nation was that the days of ignoring the long-term health of the national economy as an excuse to justify lucrative and short-term profits would be over.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act gave guardrails to lenders and consumers alike.

Charged to keep that vow was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Serving as the nation’s financial cop-on-thebeat, CFPB worked to bring fairness and balance to the marketplace. So much so that 29 million consumers received nearly $12 billion in restitution from illegal and deceptive practices in its first years of operation.

Rainy Days in Detroit: How architect Rainy Hamilton helped build Detroit

By: Branden Hunter Lately however, changes in Washington have wrought a different attitude, one that prefers stripping away rules and regulation that protect people, as unnecessary nuisances that bother businesses trying to make a buck – even if it isn’t an honest one.

Want an example? Consider the payday lending industry and its multi-pronged efforts to oppose reasonable regulation. Three recent developments unmask a determination that is as deceitful as the little loans it sells that set up deep debt traps for borrowers.

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rchitect Rainy Hamilton Jr., FAIA, NOMA, grew up in the area of Joy Road and Wyoming in Detroit. And if you know anything about the present-day Joy Road area, the 48204-zip code is one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the nation. Hamilton spoke of a nicer time in his old neighborhood during the 1960s, when the crime rate was not as high, the lawns were manicured, and the streets were lined with elm trees.

“Joy Road and Wyoming, and Tireman, when my family moved into the neighborhood when I was 6 or 7-years-old, was all white,” said Hamilton. “It was a large Jewish population in that Joy Road, Oak-

man area then and I was the only African-American at Barton Middle School, that I could recall. My father would walk halfway to the school to greet me and walk me home and he told me that since I was the only African-American student among the white students, he could easily pick me out of the crowd.”

“That neighborhood was beautiful in that day. Over the years, the neighborhood has declined, as a lot of neighborhoods in Detroit have. It’s a different world over there now. There are a few stable blocks and others are in disrepair. It’s really sad.”

Hamilton would love to see his old neighborhood restored to the days of his childhood, growing up on Roselawn Street. That has been his vision for all

On March 22, South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution, S.J. Res. 56, to repeal the CFPB’s payday lending rule and prohibit the CFPB from doing something substantially the same in the future. An identical action was introduced earlier in the House of Representatives. These measures await action in both chambers.

“That has been my goal and dream my entire life,” said Hamilton. “What I am thrilled about right now, is that we’re actually building new neighborhoods in Detroit. And that has been my thought process all my life; how can I take the lessons and skills that I learned at the University of Detroit School of Architecture and use those skills to improve my own hometown of Detroit. It’s really been fun rebuilding Detroit one house, one block, and one neighborhood at a time.”

Hamilton’s work is all over Detroit and you probably did not know it, from Detroit School of Arts, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Chene Park Amphitheater, Chrysler House, Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, Little Caesars Arena, Orleans Landing, Hudson’s Block, Harmonie Park, Paradise Valley, and hundreds of other buildings, homes, spaces, parks, and other designs in the Detroit area. He still lives in Detroit, in the University District near his alma mater and has headquartered his business in Paradise Valley on Randolph Street, well before downtown Detroit was the place to be. Hamilton Anderson Associates and its namesake have been a staple in Detroit for decades and they do not plan on abandoning the city.

Then on April 9 and under the joint auspices of two payday lending lobbyists, the Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA) and the Consumer Service Alliance of Texas, a lawsuit was filed that alleges the CFPB is “unconstitutional”. The suit also takes aim at the same payday and small-dollar loan rule set to take effect in August of next year.

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of Detroit for the past 24 years, as principal of Hamilton Anderson Associates.

Ever since his mother bought him a model train as a child and he first studied drafting at Charles Drew Middle School, then architecture at Cass Technical High School in 1974 and the University of Detroit Mercy, Hamilton wanted to be a builder of Detroit.

“Detroit is my home,” said Hamilton.

“I have aspirations and visions that it can be a better city. I think we are still behind,

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Motor City Match program offers African-Americans a share of Detroit

By Branden Hunter

construction and expected to open this year. New tools are constantly being offered through the program, including an upcoming financial seminar.

Workspaces are popping up all over downtown and midtown Detroit but there are not too many in the neighborhoods. Thanks to the Motor City Match program, Elite Detroit Leadership event space, co-working space, and entrepreneurial hub will be coming to the Six Mile and Gunston area by the end of 2018.

“Motor City Match has created a pipeline of support for businesses in all stages of growth,” said Mayor Mike Duggan. “Whether you are just developing a business plan, need to secure a space, or just signed your lease, MCM has an award track to help you grow and thrive in the city.”

Motor City Match (MCM) continues to help bring new small businesses to neighborhoods across the city and awarded $500,000 to 11 businesses and one building owner in its 11th round of grant awards. Elite Detroit Leadership co-owners Ryan Foster and Sterling Watson received $40,000 in cash awards to help get their new business venture up and running.

“We have been taking a few years to slowly put things together,” said Foster.

“The building was pretty rundown and with this grant, we will be able to finish bringing it up to code and that’ll help us fund a lot of the space setup that we want to have.”

Launched nearly three years ago with the goal of creating Detroit’s next generation of entrepreneurs, round 11 MCM awardees have taken full advantage of the program’s assets. Half of the cash winners started their journey with business plan, space and/or design assistance awarded by MCM. Close to 100 small businesses benefitted in some way through round 11 of MCM. “I couldn’t be opening my business

The Motor City Match program provides assistance to businesses through the city: 80 percent are located in neighborhoods outside of downtown and midtown, 62 percent are owned by Detroit residents, 80 percent are minority-owned, and 69 are owned by women.

Motor City Match winners Sterling Watson (left) and Ryan Foster (right) with ­Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. without the assistance of Motor City Match,” said Marlene Brooks, owner of Dymond Designs Beauty School. “I received both a space and design award in earlier rounds. As a result, I now have a prime location for the business, and an inviting design for customers. Moving through the MCM pipeline teaches business owners how to create a foun-

dation for a successful and sustainable business.”

Since it launched in 2015, MCM has assisted more than 1,000 entrepreneurs with a variety of resources to help them along their path toward opening a business in Detroit. Of the 125 grant winners thus far, 36 businesses have opened, and another 37 are under

“I think it’s important for African-Americans to be entrepreneurs in the city because we’ve been here,” Foster added. “There’s this migration of white people coming from the suburbs and making their business spaces in the city suitable for them. We’ve been here, we will still be here, and we should have that opportunity to have a stake in the city as well. Motor City Match helps provide that opportunity.”

Motor City Match Awards are presented four times a year in four categories: a matching cash grant, or assistance with business planning, design or location selection. Motor City Match applications are available quarterly. The next window for building and business owners to apply will be June 1 to July 1, 2018.

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Five ways to have the money talk with your kids More than one in three kids admit to having concerns about their family’s personal finances.

By Tanvier Peart Let’s be honest, not too many people enjoy talking about money.

Financial issues have been known to cause tons of stress, fights among married couples that end in divorce, and create an uncomfortable feeling of uncertainty that shakes you at the core.

Mary Kaarto, author of Help for the Laid Off, was once a single mother who experienced long-term job layoffs not once, but twice. Nervous about the negative impact it would have on her daughter who was young at the time, Mary did her best to create as stress-free of an environment as possible, that also reiterated the value of a dollar. Now a wife and mother herself, Mary’s 34-year-old daughter says she never forgot the life lessons her mom taught her, even in the face of adversity.

about money (and its value) is with an allowance. Purchase a piggy bank for your little one where you can insert money whenever a chore or something of importance is completed.

So, when should parents talk to their little ones about finances?

And, how can we reassure them that things will be okay? Given that children are thinking about their parents’ money in some way, there’s got to be a solution that opens the door to questions and discussion; without unlocking the entire vault.

4. Don’t project your money issues onto your kids. This is a biggie.

Your outlook on money will influence how your child sees it. Parents should be careful how they address any lack of finances as it could give off a certain energy that screams limitations, and thus, makes your kid frantic about their family’s well-being.

And, adults aren’t the only ones who worry about it.

The University of York released The Children’s Worlds study that takes a look at how kids around the globe view life and their own circumstances.

Researchers specifically wanted to hone in on areas that include personal well-being, school and home life, happiness, and money. While the majority of children surveyed admit they are pretty happy, one major area of concern, however, appears to be their household’s finances. More than one-third of kids have expressed frustrations about money, and whether or not their family has enough.

“Money is one of those words that has a lot of charge; and typically, that charge is very negative,” says Christy Whitman, parenting expert, life coach, and author of The New York Times bestseller, The Art of Having It All: A Woman’s Guide to Unlimited Abundance. “You may not tell your kid that money is bad, or there is not enough in so many words, but they learn it through how you feel and interact.

Opening up to your kid about your personal finances can be hard, and also, a double-edged sword. On one hand, parents do want to have some sort of dialogue about money and it’s value—even if it doesn’t cover the depths of your bank account.

To help get the ball rolling, Christy Whitman recommends parents consider these five tips: 1. Have a general discussion about money sooner than later. Whitman says if your child is old enough to understand not to put certain things in his or her mouth, you might want to consider introducing kids to the concept of finances before they come to their own conclusions. “Tell them that money is valuable and what it means to you,” advises Whitman.

2. Consider an allowance. One of the easiest ways for kids to learn

Payday Lender From page B-3 According to the lawsuit, “The Final Rule rests on unfounded presumptions of harm and misperceptions about consumer behavior and was motivated by a deeply paternalistic view that consumers cannot be trusted with the freedom to make their own financial decisions.”

Reactions from civil rights and consumer advocates clearly indicated they weren’t buying that bit of swamp land.

“It’s no surprise that predatory payday lenders are behind litigation like this,” said Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy. “With little accountability for their actions, predatory payday lenders have long preyed upon communities of color, draining them of their hard-earned savings, and with their debt trapping practices, our economic futures. This CFPB rule establishes a much-needed set of transparent responsibilities for lenders and basic rights and protections for borrowers.”

“At a time when many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck while financial institutions are making record profits, we need stronger protections for consumers against unscrupulous financial practices,” said Marisabel Torres, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Policy, UnidosUS. “Yet the payday industry is proving once again that they are focused on lining their pockets, not on the devastating financial harm their products cause. The CFPB’s payday rule has support from the Latino community, who are far too often targeted and exploited by predatory payday lenders, and we oppose attempts by the industry to impede the rule’s swift implementation.”

Two days later in an appearance before the House Committee on Financial Services, Mick Mulvaney, the CFPB’s illegally-appointed Acting Director made clear that a different director was in charge.

3. Listen to your comments about money, and whether or not your tone is too pessimistic. “Parents need to be aware of their own negativity around money because children pick that up,” cautions Whitman. Though certain areas of discussion might be too mature for a child, Christy Whitman urges parents to try and keep explanations about finances from being too negative. If a toy for example is too pricey, think of ways to tailor your response that lets your child know he or she can’t have what they want right now—and doesn’t paint money out to be what Whitman calls “a mysterious and scary monster.” If you’re anxious about money, there’s a good chance your child will be as well.

Corporate executive, marketing consultant, and award-winning author, Tracie Howard, joins Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia company focused on media, marketing, and entertainment expressly for urban audiences, as its new senior vice president and group publisher for the Atlanta region. In her new role, Howard will manage the business operations of Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, AtlantaDailyWorld.com, Who’s Who In Black Atlanta, and all other Real Times Media activity in the market. Specifically, she will lead the RTM Atlanta staff, develop strategic plans for achieving business Tracie Howard growth, help strengthen local and national brand content and marketing platforms as well as customize quality services for corporate clients.

“We’re excited about Tracie joining the Real Times family as we continue expand our brand presence and relevancy in black Atlanta, said Hiram E. Jackson, chief executive officer, Real Times Media. With a longtime history in the Atlanta market, our family of brands (the AtlantaDailyWorld.com, the Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine and Who’s Who In Black Atlanta), demonstrate our commitment to Atlanta as we strive to provide fresh content and programming that will engage audiences locally and across the nation.

As we grow as a company, all of our business decisions are made to ensure that we remain relevant in Atlanta now and in the future.”

Howard, a former Travel & Lifestyle editor for Savoy Magazine and Marketing Director for American Express, brings a comprehensive global experience to Real Times’ multimedia platform. As a talented and accomplished business executive, Howard’s portfolio includes key roles with several of the world’s most prestigious organizations, including Xerox, Johnson and Johnson, American Express, and The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). In 2008, she was chosen to serve on President Barack Obama’s Finance Committee. Howard also served as a professor-in-residence at the prestigious Institut Supérieur de Management in Dakar. Her tenure at West Africa’s premier business university culminated with extended guest lecturers in Mali and Burkina Faso where she instructed more than 1,000 of the continent’s most respected academicians to understand and navigate America’s complex business, political and social landscape. She has also received critical acclaim as an author, having seven non-fiction titles to her credit.

5. Take a look at your personal relationship with money. It’s always a parent’s goal to provide for his or her child that enables the future professional to succeed in life and achieve all dreams imagined. One of the best ways to help ensure your son or daughter has a bright and successful future is to take a hard look at your relationship with money—and ask yourself whether or not you want your kid to have it, too. Should the answer be no, hopefully you can make any necessary changes that will help influence the next generation.

“The Bureau’s new strategic priorities are to recognize free markets and consumer choice and to take a prudent, consistent, and humble approach to enforcing the law,” said Mulvaney.

CFPB’s mission statement, also changed under Mulvaney, shirks away from enforcement and instead will emphasize ways “to educate and empower consumers to make better informed financial decisions.”

Pardon me, but if I’ve been financially snookered by a lender who promised one thing and delivered something entirely different, an “humble approach” to legal enforcement would not be in my best interests. Most consumers – me included -- would want full financial justice that held those who violate laws and rules accountable.

A bicameral group of 43 lawmakers told Mulvaney pretty much the same thing in a letter they sent to him on March 27.

Misleading promises are a key part of payday lending’s deceit. Add triple-digit interest rates to that deceit and it becomes nearly impossible for consumers of modest financial means to repay the typical two-week loan. Months, if not years later, loan fees wind up costing far more than the actual principal borrowed.

“The CFPB payday and car title lending rule is designed to help ensure that lenders only make loans borrowers can afford to repay—a baseline standard that responsible lenders already follow,” noted Mike Calhoun, President of the Center for Responsible Lending. “This is the payday lenders’ latest attack in their war against consumers.”

From kitchen table discussions of household money woes, to predatory lenders seeking ways to bilk consumers out of their hard-earned monies, the CFPB was created to be the arbiter that brought balance and fairness to consumer lending.

Let the Bureau do its job.

Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s deputy communications director. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending. org.

Rainy Hamilton From page B-3 although we’ve made tremendous progress over the last 10 years, but we still have a lot of vacant property and dilapidated buildings throughout our communities. It saddens me to see the plight of Detroit, when we have so much to offer. We’re on an international waterway, we have one of the largest ports in America, and we have a lot of growth potential. I know Detroit like the back of my hand and I want to be a part of its growth for another 25 years.”

African-American architects account for only two percent of the total population of licensed architects working in the United States. When Hamilton was in grade school, he did not see any African-American architects or designers come to career day. It is not a sexy profession, but it is an important one, especially with so much develop-

ment going on in Detroit and around the country.

When it is his time to put the T-square down, he hopes that others that look like him and come from where he comes from will build where he left off.

“African-Americans are still greatly underrepresented in this profession,” Hamilton said.

“The growing women community of architects seem to be outpacing the rest of the minority population of architects in the world, but we are still less than 2 percent. I think it’s important that we get more African-Americans involved, then we can design our own communities. When there is not a lot of design talent, often times, people will look outside of the community for the talent. I think it’s important that children and adults are introduced to the profession so that we can continue to make a significant impact on the world and our own neighborhoods.”

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DPSCD’s Breithaupt Career and Technical School to benefit from three-year investment campaign

By Donald James

perintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti. “The most recent evidence of this is now at Breithaupt, where the investment in new facilities will position the district to offer unique automotive, culinary and cosmetology programming to accelerate our expansion of college and work-ready pathways for students.

Detroit is seeing unprecedented cooperation between the district, city and business community to develop the next generation of talented employees.”

Special to the Chronicle

Top officials from Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and the City of Detroit recently joined executives at Quicken Loans and Bedrock to announce a $1 million investment in Breithaupt Career and Technical School. The investment is the first step to raise $9 million over the next three years to revitalize the school’s education/training programs and infrastructure.

In addition to the $1 million investment from Quicken Loans and Bedrock, a partnership has been formed with DPSCD, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC), the City of Detroit and Mayor Mike Duggan’s Workforce Development Board to raise the $9 million in funding and in-kind contributions.

“Employment opportunities are continuing to expand in Detroit, and we need to make sure every Detroiter has access to job training and career pathways,” said Mayor Mike Duggan. “That’s why I am so excited about this

investment in Breithaupt and in the City’s other career technical education centers. Thanks to Quicken Loans’ and Bedrock’s generous contribution, we are off to a great start to revitalizing these critical programs.”

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ments are completed, Breithaupt will serve hundreds of youth and adults seeking skilled trades training and career pathways. Breithaupt trains students in culinary arts, retail and hospitality, automotive service and collision repair, and mechatronics and welding.

The technology-based, high-quality, hands-on education expands students’ professional options, and is a pathway to increased opportunities. Breithaupt currently serves 450 students, but expects to morph in scope to serve more than 650 in the future.

Debbie Does Detroit

Legendary dancer, director and choreographer, Debbie Allen seeking talent for summer dance program

By Patreice A. Massey On April 22, The Carr Center brought one of the most versatile and talented dancers, choreographers, and teachers, Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) for auditions for The Carr Center Summer Art Academies.

The summer academies focus on three disciplines: jazz, visual arts and the special dance intensive with Debbie Allen.

Allen has crossed over every genre of the performing arts but is widely known as a dancer from the early years of her career. These days when not directing or acting in the hit show, Grey’s Anatomy, she focuses on mentoring and developing young and professional dancers. The Carr Center’s president, Oliver Ragsdale, Jr. says: the organization wanted to work with Debbie Allen because, “Allen is an internationally known dance icon and artist. To have this opportunity to engage her in Detroit on a variety of levels can only be an asset for the community.”

Auditions for the summer dance intensive were held at the dance studios of Marygrove College. The Three levels were decided based on skill exhibited during the audition.

The audition was for dancers of all ages from 8 - 18+. Melinda King of Detroit brought her 12-year-old daughter, Malika to the auditions and was excited about the possibility of her learning from one of the greats. “I am so happy for her. My

“Detroit’s long-term growth depends on job creation. We are proud to be part of an initiative that is training Detroit residents for the thousands of opportunities emerging around the city,” said Bill Emerson, vice chairman of Quicken Loans. “We remain committed to ensuring that employment opportunities for Detroiters develop as the city grows.

Programs like Breithaupt are a critical element of that equation.”

Breithaupt is the second of Detroit’s career technical education schools to undergo vast revitalization. In 2017, Randolph CTE Center underwent a similar $10 million renovation, which included adding programs and replacing old equipment. Today, more than 300 high school students attend training programs at Randolph during the day in fields such as electrical, plumbing and masonry.

“The transformation of Randolph and the district’s ability to collaborate and implement effectively with business partners has inspired new projects and opportunities for schools, students, and economic development,” said DPSCD Su-

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daughter is very shy until she’s on stage. Getting to work with Debbie would be awesome for her.”

This is the type of opportunity that you don’t typically see in Detroit. Usually dance companies look for talent in places like L.A., New York and even Chicago. But judging by the turn out for auditions (around 150 dancers) Detroit is not short on talent.

The summer dance intensive will have instruction in ballet, mod-

ern, tap, hip-hop and African dance.

It will teach dancers at varying levels from the young dancer starting out to the professional who wants to learn from the legendary Debbie Allen and her master teachers from DADA. The Carr Center Summer Art Academy - Dance Intensive edition will be held July 7 - July 21, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuition is $700.00 for the two-week session.

“Working together, we want to bring new life to Breithaupt through the perfect mix of private and public partnerships, as we did for Randolph,” said David Meador, vice chairman and chief administrative officer at DTE, who also serves as the co-chair of Duggan’s Workforce Development Board. “There are more career opportunities available to Detroiters than there have been in decades, so it’s important to ensure the next generation have the skills they need to get good, quality jobs.”

Quicken Loans and Bedrock will also help the City and Breithaupt work with community and industry experts to align their curriculum with high-growth, high-demand industries. The goal of the program is to prepare students to enter the workforce and provide them with the tools and skills to be successful.

“Our tenants have a strong need for people who have culinary arts, retail and hospitality skills, and Bedrock’s investment in Breithaupt will help build a pipeline of talent for Detroit’s growing economy,” said Jim Ketai, CEO, Bedrock.

“Our company is investing billions in transformational development projects that will generate tens of thousands of permanent and construction jobs in Detroit. Every tenant in our portfolio will benefit from gaining access to job candidates like those that graduate from Breithaupt.

Church of our Father Church Anniversary It is with great joy we have come to celebrate and to thank the Lord for blessing and keeping the Church of our father Baptist congregation of born again baptized believers together for the past seventy nine years. We are grateful unto God and excited about how JESUS CHRIST has used us in his KINGDOM WORK to win souls and to prepare Christian disciples to do the work of ministry and to continue the work of the ministry.

We thank God for enabling us to Pastor Burnard & First Lady be a bible teaching Sharon Byle church, a bible believing church and a congregation of born again believers standing on the promises of God.(Ephesians 6 v.13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand.

Our church 80th anniversary is April 29 thru May 6,2018. Our church revival will be May 2 thru May 4.

The Evangelist will be Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth Pastor of GETHSEMANE Baptist Church Westland MI. Finally, we are excited, we are grateful and we are so thankful unto God our heavenly father for making us able to stand on the promises of Jesus Christ, our Lord until He returns.

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two. We’re already at a disadvantage in the community and we’re trying to level the playing field with our garden.”

­arden, pumpkin patch, compost g bin and watermelon garden near the back alley. It’s like Whole Foods, without the expensive prices.

African-Americans are a disadvantaged population and for those who live in low-income neighborhoods or are of lower socio-economic status, they have less access to quality foods and sufficient healthcare. Bad eating habits have plagued the African-American community for generations and sometimes, it has not been by choice. African-Americans are often forced to eat what they have access to, which often includes fast food, processed food, and junk food. Peace Tree Park’s mission is to end that cycle.

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“When you go to Birmingham, Troy and other communities out there, their stores sell organic crops,” said Andrews. “When you go up here to the grocery store on Trumbull, they don’t have an organic section to even offer. The stuff that you buy from the neighborhood stores will expire in two days but out in the suburbs, they get the fresh food that’ll last for a week or

“As African-Americans, some of the things that kill us are high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure and other diseases,” Andrews said. “All of those things are direct factors of what you’re eating.

In our neighborhoods, we have McDonald’s and Burger King on every corner but there are no smoothie shops or healthy grocery stores.

So, if we are able to grow our own food and educate people on what they are putting into their bodies, we can save some lives.”

If you would like to donate to and help continue to make organic produce more accessible for local Detroiters or to find out more about Peace Tree Parks, visit PeaceTreeParks.org.

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Symposium teaches Detroit youth about Jackie Robinson’s nine values

By Branden Hunter Seventy-one years ago, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, becoming the first black player to play in Major League Baseball when he suited up in the No. 42 at second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Throughout his life and playing career, Robinson faced much scrutiny and racism on and off the baseball diamond but lived by nine values: courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence.

These values made him not only a champion but also a hero to millions of people.

Founder Sam Abrams hosted the 2nd annual Nine Values of an American Legend event at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, which focused on conveying the story of an American legend, enhancing student engagement and interaction as well as equipping and inspiring students to think about their very own story.

The symposium included short video clips highlighting moments in Robinson’s life, interactive breakout sessions, and a round table discussion featuring Jackie Robinson Foundation Alumni, civic leaders, and symposium participants.

“It is my belief, that the well-being of a community is heavily determined by its people and what they value,” said Abrams. “Values have a tremendous impact, including shaping one’s self-esteem, sense of responsibility, and ability to make decisions including voting, career selections, and purchasing habits. Through “The

Jackie Robinson Nine Values of an American Legend”, it is my desire to help each participant gain a greater understanding of their sense of selfworth and fully realize that they can have a profound impact on the world.”

Abrams was inspired to tell the story of Robinson and his nine values, having worked with the sport of baseball for the past 12 years, and with the Detroit Tigers in player relations and youth and sports. He used to hold an art essay and poetry competition with the Tigers’ organization, which is where his original inspiration was derived from. Many of the participants knew who Robinson was but did not know much about his nine values and how they can impact their lives.

SMSB student-athletes at the Washington Memorial.

SMSB Football Academy students gain exposure and knowledge on bus tour

By Branden Hunter Every year, thousands of students go on college tours to Historically Black Colleges and Universities or on football recruiting visits. Not many do both.

Sound Mind Sound Body co-founder Curtis Blackwell and a few high school football coaches and volunteers loaded 100 Detroit-area high school football players onto Trinity Transportation charter buses and took them to several HBCUs and other colleges across the east coast. But it was not your average college tour where players tried on jerseys, shook a coach’s hand, and took pictures.

“This wasn’t just some random bus tour where we took some kids to some schools,” said Blackwell. “It was the kids that were in our program every week for 20 straight weeks from November all the way up until April. And on this tour, we wanted to comprise camping, historical things, as well as the college visits and networking. That was sort of what was different about this trip.”

The SMSB Football Academy was created in 2004 to increase the number of football student-athletes graduating high school and earning college scholarships in the Metro Detroit community. Every weekend, the student athletes meet at the Mack Athletic Complex to perfect their skills on the gridiron, as well as in the classroom. The classroom portion, in the basement of the dome, consists of tutoring and mentorship, where the student-athletes work on proper introductions, improving their GPAs, ACT prep, and talking to those who walked in their

shoes before. The college tour was just a culmination of the work they do on a weekly basis.

The student-athletes toured a total of 11 schools on their trip, including several HBCUs such as Howard University, Morehouse College, Clark-Atlanta University, Morgan State, Norfolk State, and many more. The players received over 70 offers on the trip, many from HBCUs they would have never been in contact with, let alone visit, if it were not for the bus tour. That was the entire purpose of the trip: to expose the players to places they had only heard of and saw on television and social media.

“I want to give all the credit for that to Jimmy Settles (Vice-President) and UAW-Ford,” said Blackwell. “He went to a HBCU, I went to Hampton University, and he wanted our kids looking at more options where they knew how to handle and deal with our young men. Most of our young men are not finished products when they leave high school, so, sometimes it’s about them going to environments that are conducive for them upon arrival. Jimmy said, if we were willing to do this, he would sponsor it, in order to give our kids more exposure.”

“Their only knowledge of a HBCU was Central State University in Ohio. So, it was important for them to see others HBCUs around the country and to get that experience. Upon arrival, they couldn’t believe the environment because they had never been exposed to places like that. If they know they had more options, then they can make informed decisions for college.”

Another unique aspect of the college tour was that the student-athletes were also able to learn about their heritage and the people who blazed a trail for them to be able to have the basic human rights many did not have in the past. They have learned about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the classroom but to actually be able to take a tour of his memorial in Atlanta was a next level experience.

They also visited the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington D.C. where they able to see Emmett Till’s casket and Fort Monroe in Virginia, where former slaves settled after the Civil War. Football was the catalyst that brought everyone together for the trip, but the historical aspect really opened they eyes of many players who only experienced what was in their neighborhood surroundings.

“It was important to show us our history and where we came from,” said Khalil Forbes, a junior at Detroit King High School. “For example, in the African-American museum, I learned about the historical prisons in Louisiana, where, for a long period of time, wrongfully imprisoned black men were keeping the bills paid for the entire state. I was able to see an exact replica of the cells they were forced to live in.”

“I learned about a lot more than just football. This trip really wasn’t all about football. We spent more time writing in our notebooks about our experiences.

The fact that this trip focused on educating us, sets it apart from any other bus tour there is for football.”

“The participants all took the symposium well,” said Abrams.

“They all participated in various sessions that really challenged them to discuss the values, how the values impacted their lives and, or have the ability to impact their lives.”

“Those values can impact the decisions that they make as it relates to voting, purchasing decisions, and how they carry themselves as young men. The symposium kind of gave them examples of things that they can do in order to develop character within themselves as young adults.”

Abrams had 60 participants in last year’s event and 88 this year.

On the volunteer side, a number of African-American fraternities and sororities and the Cass Tech softball team all played their part in the event. The program is growing and for those youth who did know about Robinson before, they do now. Ninevalues42.com is Abram’s website that gives more insight on his vision and how Robinson’s life impacted us all.

“The future for this is to expand and to go into these schools and expose more young people to the nine values of Jackie Robinson,” said Abrams. “We are doing some things over the summer with some recreation centers and schools, some essays and even art, just expounding on Jackie Robinson and how he lived his life.”

Cass Tech student Kinarri Anderson receiving a scholarship from NFLA Detroit Chapter Vice President Pete Cryplewicz (left) and selection committee chairman Cyril Weems (right).

NFL Alumni Annual Draft Party Raises Funds for Metro Detroit Graduating Seniors

By Branden Hunter

activated speaker from Harmon/Kardon, to help jump start their college career.

The NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter hosted its annual NFL Draft Party at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak, where they awarded six deserving graduating seniors from Wayne County $15,000 in college scholarships, Microsoft gift cards and the new Invoke, voice

Ron Rice, Scott Hankins, and Reggie Lee founded this fundraising event seven years ago which features influencers from a variety of sports, entertainment and businesses.

The evening benefits the Alumni Student Athlete Scholarship Fund supporting college

bound male and female high school seniors in Wayne County. The NFL Alumni believes that student athletes should be recognized for their academic achievements and encouraged to pursue goals beyond athletics.

“Each year, the NFL Alumni Detroit awards scholarships to student-athletes as they transition from high school to college,” said NFL Alumni Scholarship Chairman, Cyrill Weems. “We are excited and proud to be in a position to provide financial support to eligible student-athletes. The NFL Draft Party is truly a great event that allows our student-athlete supporters to enjoy a great evening while also financially supporting the NFL Alumni Detroit”.

The event was hosted by Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang, who is in his second year with the team and attended Brother Rice High School in Birmingham, and Eastern Michigan University.

“Growing up in metro Detroit, I understand how important it is to support our community and how financial contributions to college-bound students can jumpstart one’s college career,” said Lang.

“I am honored to be able to be a change agent in these young athletes’ lives and support this great event.”

This year’s scholarship recipients were Annette Wilson from Trenton High School, Ryan McAuliffe of Salem High School, Vernon Scott Rushlow II of Stevenson High School, Kinarri Anderson from Cass Technical High School, Aric Ramos of Edsel Ford High School, and Emily Caragay from Plymouth High School.

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Upcoming Events MAY Inner City Dance Scope Daddy Daughter Dance - Unforgettable

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This black tie formal event is for dads and their daughters to dance the night away at the beautiful Carr Center Downtown Art Gallary. The dance will highlight our little ladies with a parade of dresses, crowing of Little Miss Detroit Princess, and a special moment with the dads presenting their daughters with a tiara and rose. The ticket includes: (3) hours of dancing, red carpet moment, tiara, food, and fun.

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Jenifer Lewis: The Mother of Black Hollywood Book Signing Come kick off your Mothers Day with the Mother of Black Hollywood herself, Jenifer Lewis! Sharing love and laughs with an intimate glimpse into the life of a legend.

Watch Jenifer chat about her life and leave with a copy of her book, The Mother of Black Hollywood as well as a photo with Ms. Lewis. Proceeds from the event will support Community Health Awareness Group, a premier African American organization dedicated to HIV prevention and care based in the city of Detroit.

We hope to see you there!

• When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Where: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit • Cost: $60

The Upright Man in Worship

• When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Where: The Carr Center, 1501 Woodward - Downtown Detroit

Friday, May 18, 2018 ~ 7:00 pm Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright

• Cost: $25 – $65

Men’s Day Weekend 2018 Friday, May 18 ~ Sunday, May 20

All are Welcome ~ No Charge

Sunday Morning Worship

The Upright Man

Sunday, May 20, 2018 ~ 11:00 am Rev. Dr. Frank Thomas

Psalm 1:1-2; Psalm 37:23-24

Friday, 7:00 pm ~ Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Sunday, 11:00 am ~ Rev. Dr. Frank Thomas

The Royal African Tour at the Detroit Institute of Arts Please join Black Scroll Network History & Tours’ historian and educator,Jamon Jordan, on a tour of the Royal and Dynastic artifacts in the ancient Egyptian and African exhibits at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). We will meet at the John R. entrance of the DIA. The DIA is free for Wayne, Oakland & Macomb residents, but there is a small fee for the lecture tour. The prices are: ■ $20 - adult (13 & older) ■ $15 - children (9-12) ■ 8 yrs old or younger - FREE

• When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Where: The DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

2080 W. Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48208 313.898.3325 Nathan Johnson, D.D., Senior Pastor

The entire family is encouraged to attend Men’s Weekend 2018 at Tabernacle!

Members have been asked for a $50 donation to defray the expenses of the Bus Ministry

In an age needing to affirm Black manhood, don’t forget Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.

And remember Josh Gibson of the Negro Leagues! His historic journey is told of talent, heartbreak and overcoming discrimination.

4 inspiring performances at the Detroit Opera House • Sat., May  at : p.m.

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By AJ Williams Millennials are making money moves in business, social activism and pop culture, but something that we may over look are how this generations women are ROCKING IT at Beauty, Brains, Business and MOTHERHOOD!!

Here are few of the Maven Moms in the D!

Rian Barnhill Executive Director of Marketing and Development, University Prep Schools Best Mom Advice: “Right out the gate -- determine the core values and lessons you want your children to learn in life.

From there, develop a roadmap to get your kids there but be flexible!! In the last five years, I have truly learned that motherhood is full of wonderful surprises and nothing lasts forever, and that goes for both the ups and downs. So just try to enjoy the ride, be in the moment and keep guiding them back to those core values that will eventually influence who they become.”

Favorite MOM moment: Wow! There are so many! But since I must choose one, I would say it was the day my son met his sister for the first time. Watching his face light up with excitement and curiosity was wonderful to see. Since then, he has really taken to his role as her “big brother,” and they move along in life as if they are connected at the hip.

MOM Type: While THE Clair Huxtable (The mother who had it all - a well put together woman with a thriving career, fun spirit, quick wit, and a close-knit family) is always the goal. In my own warm and creative way, I aim to keep my family feeling loved and laughing while we navigate through life’s challenges and adventures.

Arielle Johnson Founder & CEO, FIERCE & FIERCE Staffing Services Best Mom Advice: Be proud of your role as a mother, take it seriously and be great at it, but stay committed to your dreams! You CAN do it ALL! Place yourself within networks that support your work as a mother, and destiny to be a BOSS! Favorite Mom Moment: I was working with the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee in San Francisco and was tasked with organizing over 200 VIP gift boxes overnight. Dorian stayed up as long as his little body

could take it, trying to help with all of my work. My 6 year old truly thought that if he didn’t stay up the work would not get done. Working on the biggest project of my life, in a new city, with him by my side was stressful, but amazing!

Mom Type: Clair Huxtable, Beyonce or Cardi B: Beyonce Huxtable, I love Clair Huxtable and can relate to her in many ways as a professional and mother, but she just doesn’t have enough fun for me and needs to be a little more entrepreneurial and edgy, so I had to throw Queen B in there to bring in the FIERCE! =)

Yolanda Williams Co-Owner of CREAM Blends & Distinct Life: “I am the Co-Owner of a skincare brand called CREAM BLENDS along with my husband and Co-Director of our Creative Agency DISTINCT LIFE.”

Pageant Bianca Atterberry PBA Royal Performing Arts and Training School and Director of Communications at Wayne County Sheriffs Office.

Best Mom Advice: Calmness is key. Not everything your child does needs a dramatic or hefty reaction.

Favorite Mom Moment: I had maybe $23 to my name, my gas tank was half full, I was hungry and was behind on my car note. Porter was in the back seat, he had grown out of his car seat and I hadn’t bought him a new one so he sat buckled in with the knowledge not to touch the door. “Sir Porter?” I looked in the rear view Mirror to make sure he had acknowledged my call., Yes, Mommy..“Do you love me?”

Yes. “Do you trust me ?” Yes. “Do you believe in me?” Yes. That’s all I needed.

Mom Type: I’d say I’m a great mix between Claire Huxtable and Cardi B - without hesitation.

Best Mom Advice: “Take time to really be present with your children. Make sure that you are fulfilled in your own life so that you don’t try to live vicariously through them and ignore their passions because you never pursued your own.”

Favorite Mom Moment: “One of my favorite mom moments was after the birth of my second son. I watch my oldest son Ricky and my youngest son say “I love you” to each other all the time and no matter how many times they say it, (even after they fight) it warms my heart. There is something about watching your children love on each other!”

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Meagan Ward Impact Leader in Women’s Empowerment, Entrepreneurial Activist and Brand Strategist : “I build and strategize on the enterprising brands of women, creating economic opportunities for women through global scale empowerment and developing ecosystems for women allowing them to authentically network through business and life.”

I was able to share with them that I was a stay-at-home-mom while maintaining several businesses, to my surprise they understood and commended me. I ended up taking my son with me on that international trip and every trip there after redefining what womanhood and motherhood is to me unapologetically.”

Mom Type: Beyonce

Best Mom Advice: “Motherhood was new territory for me, it was stamped in my mind that it was going to be impossible being a driven career woman and a mother. I still wanted to complete my goals, but I want to be the best mom. Women are constantly revolutionizing motherhood, but what’s most important in that is how we define it for ourselves - not how society defines it for us.”

Favorite Mom Moment: “Everyday is an adventure being an entrepreneurial mom, but one moment sticks out the most. My son’s first year, I stayed at home with him and ran my businesses - which was the hardest year of my life. I was on a call with the U.S. Embassy about an opportunity to speak overseas and he was laughing, screaming and taking off his diaper in the background while I was turning on mute so they couldn’t hear him.

Jessica James Middle-School Math Educator/STEM Programming Advocate & Owner of JJ’s Jumping Party Rental: “I educate, inspire, and create positive change in the future leaders of tomorrow.”

Best Mom Advice: “Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride! Pick your battles and friends wisely. Karma always comes

around. Just keep living! Attitude is everything!”

Favorite Mom Moment: “Standing back watching one chop the onions, while the other washes the cucumbers.

Yelling, “That’s my boy!” At all their sporting events. All our moments in the kitchen and in the stands are by far a favorite!”

Mom Type: Beyonce - fierce, fun, and real

MICHIGAN CHRONICLE Eryka Marie Cheatham Event Manager/Executive Assistant: “I currently have three different roles, but all include working behind the scenes for some of Detroit’s best events.”

Best Mom Advice: “My advice would be to remain open-minded. As a parent, you should spend as much time as you can on experiences : learning experiences, going out to have fun, and quality time. Expose your children to the world through travel, books and people so that they are open to all the possibilities for their future.”

Natasha Lee-Maxwell

Favorit Mom Moment: “My son has always loved social studies and when he was very young, he was constantly reading about presidents. For his 8th birthday, we took a trip to Washington, D.C. We took a tour of the US Capitol, visited a few Smithsonian museums, saw the White House, The Supreme Court and countless other monuments. We went to some wonderful restaurants, saw a movie, went for a Washington Wizards game and toured Nationals Park. It was a jampacked four days and on the train to the airport, he hugged me and told me that it was the best trip ever. We’ve taken several birthday trips, but I’ll always remember that one.”

CEO of Make Your Dreams Come True Corp and online boutique That Girl: “I make business dreams a reality!”

Mom Type: “According to my son: I am a mix of Clair Huxtable, Beyonce and Cardi B.”

Best Mom Advice: Allow your children to be their own individual person. Never compare your children to their siblings.

Take away electronic devices please, the worst mistake that I ever made was allowing my children to spend too much time gaming and surfing the internet. Make them read, read, read and use their imagination. Make them use their abilities to build businesses and get them involved earlier in community service.

Favorite Mom Moment: “One day I was teaching my sons how to create social media content. I showed them a picture of an inspiration box. I asked them, what’s in your inspiration box. My oldest son Rashard, looked at me and said, “You are” OMG I actually cried. It was the most fulfilling feeling knowing that I made it in my sons inspiration box.

My second oldest son Nathan is my protector. During a school meeting just last week, he told his teachers that he wanted to operate his mother business when he got older and that he could not sleep unless I’m home safe. He always makes me feel so special, he’s always the first at the door when I come home.

Lastly, my daughter Tia, I discovered that I was saved in her phone as Superwoman. It’s certainly rewarding for any mother to know that they’re a positive influence and role model in their child’s life. I love them all equally!”

Mom Type: “I’m a Millennial mom which means I’m a remix of Clair, Beyonce and Card B. Clair most certainly had an elegance about her self, a clever mother and a notable profession. Bey is such a powerhouse with a whole lot of class and whole lot of swag and a whole lot of ambition and Cardi B is the underdog whose making money moves, she’s willing to Hustla!!! I see each of them in me. I’m certainly trying to make these money moves!”

Now Accepting Nominations SUBMISSION DEADLINE : Extended to May 7, 2018

Ashleigh Brock The Mom Voice (At Dear Mutha): “I’m a Mom Coach that encourage Muthas not only to focus on being a Mother but also being herself. “Pushing Muthas to her greater self.”

Best Mom Advice: “To always take a moment for yourself so that every moment with your child(ren) can be cherished.”

Favorite Mom moment: “When I’ve had a rough day and my children pours the same exact love I’ve given them back into me. Priceless” Mom Type: Beyonce

The Michigan Chronicle is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Men of Excellence awards. For the past ten years, the Michigan Chronicle has recognized local African American men who continue to break the mold and affect change in their professions and community.

These men are visionaries in their given fields and inspire those around them to go beyond the norm and strive for the exceptional. They are champions of our economic empowerment and diversity, the backbone of our religious and educational organizations, and driving forces in politics and community service. These men will join the exclusive society of 500 professionals who have previously received this distinction.

Submit your nominations today.

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Meeting of the minds: ‘Debate in the D’ scores big again!

Life-changing education: Thanks to UAW-Ford, students from across Detroit packed the Detroit Collegiate Prep at Northwestern High School auditorium for the second “Debate in the D.” The event featured debaters from two in-state universities in matchups with two historically African American colleges.

Debaters, students and organizers were up to the test for a day of purpose

“The one thing I loved about this experience is that I was able to give back to Detroit Public Schools system by being a graduate of Cass Technical High School,” said Dymon Hynson, who displayed her immense debate skills as a member of the University of Michigan-Flint team. “Seeing the students so receptive and seeing my old student advisor was such a pleasure.”

Ms. Hynson provided the “Best of Young Detroit” a message to share with Detroit youth that was as powerful as anything she said on the debate stage.

“My message to Detroit students is to do the best thing for you and always do your best at everything you have to do,” said Ms. Hynson, a junior at the University of Michigan-Flint. “You can always up yourself and be the best person that you can be no matter what you want to do. No matter if you want to be an author, no matter if you want to be a doctor, no matter if you want to be a scientist, you are amazing and always know that education is the most important thing. Education is something that no one can take away from you and you should value it everyday.”

Coming Attractions

By Scott Talley Special to the Michigan Chronicle In the movie business, sequels often fall flat. Fortunately that is not the case when it comes to debate—Detroit style—as the second “Debate in the D” proved on April 27.

Proudly sponsored by UAW-Ford, “Debate in the D” once again provided students from middle and high schools across Detroit a unique opportunity to witness an intercollegiate debate in the heart of their community.

A high standard was set at the first “Debate in the D” held last year at Mumford High School, but this year’s event more than measured up as the venue moved to Detroit Collegiate Prep at Northwestern High School. A packed auditorium witnessed in-state, two-student, debate teams from the University of Michigan-Flint and Central Michigan University in matchups against teams from two world-renowned historically African American colleges—Spelman and Morehouse—that made the trek from Atlanta courtesy of UAW-Ford.

“I thought it was fantastic,” said UAW-Ford Youth and Community coordinator Sam Abrams, who had an opportunity to help put on and witness “Debate in the D” for the first time. “I think the kids got a lot of information and I think that those that were debating really made it interesting from the standpoint of their wit, their knowledge, and just being able to go in and dig out the research. There were some very, very great arguments, and very great rebuttals and that’s what it’s all about.”

During the debate, the four teams tackled timely topics that had meaning to everyone in attendance—the merits of singlegender education (Central Michigan versus Spelman) and the case for free tuition at public colleges (University of MichiganFlint versus Morehouse). Each team made and defended their points thoroughly, and in some cases, dramatically. Applause from the students helped determine ceremonial winners of the two debates, but the true winners of “Debate in the D” were the students in attendance. These students represented a host of schools in Detroit including Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine, Cass Technical High School, Communication & Media Arts High School, Mumford High School, Denby High School, Henry Ford High School, University

Prep Science & Math Middle School, Detroit Collegiate Prep at Northwestern High School and more.

“Ultimately I think it’s really about opening the students’ minds to what is out there,” Mr. Abrams said. “I didn’t know anything about debate when I was in school, so it’s about exposure, it’s about building leadership and speaking skills. It was almost 700 young people in the audience today and a lot of these young people are aspiring to become lawyers, so this is a great practice ground for the courtroom.”

Third Annual ‘Youth Biz Vendor Fair’ is this Saturday!

Mr. Abrams’ description fits Gilbert Jones perfectly.

“I feel like this event was a refreshing experience, which gives you insight,” said Mr. Jones, a junior at Mumford High School. “I want to be a lawyer, so coming here and seeing an actual debate play out, instead of in a school-wide setting with people you see everyday, was a nice experience for the real world and a nice showcase for our community.”

One of the younger students in the house was Christian Ray Farley, an intelligent, articulate young man who attends University Prep Science & Math Middle School and has the makings of a future collegiate debater.

“What I enjoyed about this event is that it talked about topics that are happening today in America and it really got students involved, said young Mr. Farley, who sat next to fellow sixthgrader Dylan Watkins in a section that cheered extra loud for the Morehouse debaters.

Another special treat provided by “Debate in the D” was the return of Mike Ellison as the event’s emcee. Simply stated, Mr. Ellison brought the knowledge in his own unique way.

From educating the young audience on the vast community contributions of UAW Vice Present Jimmy Settles, to highlighting the prominent distinguished graduates of Northwestern High School so that the students could understand they occupied a space where greatness has been, Mr. Ellison set a positive, purposeful tone for the occasion. As he so eloquently told the students: “If you don’t know your own history and culture someone else will teach it to you in a distorted way.”

The magnitude of “Debate in the D” was felt in a special way by a debater who proudly represented her team, while feeling a close connection to the students in the auditorium.

Renaissance Woman: A musician and robotics enthusiast, Zwena Gray also is an entrepreneur who had the idea for the “Youth Biz Vendor Fair.”

Please come back to the “Best of Young Detroit” next week for coverage of the third annual Saturday Schoolhouse in the D “Youth Biz Vendor Fair,” which will take place this Saturday (May 5) at Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at Northwestern. The event will be part of a UAWFord Saturday Schoolhouse in the D Student Celebration from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., which will cap another successful season of Saturday enrichment programming sponsored by UAW-Ford at Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at Northwestern (2201 W. Grand Blvd.).

The “Youth Biz Vendor Fair,” is the brainchild of Zwena Gray, a local youth entrepreneur, musician and robotics enthusiast. Ms. Gray posed the idea for the “Youth Biz Vendor Fair” as a closing activity for a student entrepreneur class offered by Saturday Schoolhouse in the D. Youth vendors for Saturday’s “Youth Biz Vendor Fair” are still being accepted and registration is free. For additional information, please visit www.facebook.com/SaturdaySchoolhouseintheD or call 313-915-0352.

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Supported by UAW-Ford, Spring Legends League season is up and running!

Southfield Tigers vs. Southfield Cardinals at Inglenook Field (3:15 p.m.)

Detroit Stars vs. Windsor Stars at William Clay Ford Field (6 p.m.)

Detroit Stars vs. Defenders Heavy Hitters at William Clay Ford Field (8:15)

It may have taken a little longer to arrive than usual, but it appears spring is here—for real. And there is probably no one any happier than Garrett Street, director of Legends League Baseball.

“It’s been cold, and we had a Friday and Saturday that were brutal, but once the games start it’s on,” said Street, who is excited about being able to impact the lives of more youth this year, including at the beginning levels.

Coach Street added: “It’s been fun watching the 8 and under kids battle. They try so hard!”

Supported by UAW-Ford, Legends League Baseball provides affordable baseball to Detroit-area youth and families of Detroit-area youth, while focusing on baseball skill and character development. Legends League Baseball games are played on well maintained fields in our community, including two state-ofthe-art venues: the UAW-Ford Balduck Main Field and William Clay Ford Field. Following is a listing of upcoming games:

8 and under Friday, May 4 Detroit Playmakers vs. Defenders Falcons at UAW-Ford Balduck Field (6:30 p.m.)

Southfield A’s vs. Detroit Playmakers at UAW-Ford Balduck Field (8 p.m.)

Sunday, May 6 Detroit Braves vs. Southfield A’s at William Clay Ford Field (1:15 p.m.)

Detroit Braves vs. Detroit Playmakers at William Clay Ford Field (3 p.m.)

Sunday, May 6 Motor City Royals vs. Southfield Cardinals at William Clay Ford Field (1:15 p.m.)

University Yes Academy Lions vs. Motor City Royals at William Clay Ford Field (3:30) Defenders Heavy Hitters vs. University Yes Academy at William Clay Ford Field (5:45) Monday, May 7 Southfield Tigers vs. Southwest Aztecs at Miller Field (6:30 p.m.)

14 and under 10 and under Travel Divisions Wednesday, May 2 Detroit Yankees vs. Ecorse Knights at Ecorse Field (6:30 p.m.)

Lake Erie Monarchs vs. Downriver Demons at Monroe Field (6:15 p.m.)

Michigan Seminoles vs. Southwest Aztecs at William Clay Ford Field (6:15 p.m.)

Southwest Aztecs vs. Indians Baseball Club at William Clay Ford Field (8:15) Sunday, May 6 Full Count Kings vs. Defenders Patriots at William Clay Ford Field (11 a.m.)

Full Count Kings vs. Southfield Orioles at William Clay Ford Field (1:15 p.m.)

Detroit Yankees vs. Harms Elementary Hardbank Hawks at William Clay Ford Field (3:30)

Soaring Eagle: Super Bowl champs select former King star Avonte’ Maddox

In the summer of 2014, UAW-Ford sponsored a ScholarAthlete publication, which appeared in the Michigan Chronicle. Within that publication, it was reported that Avonte’ Maddox had graduated from Detroit’s Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School and was headed to the University of Pittsburgh. The Scholar-Athlete publication went on to say that Avonte’ was the proud son of Melanie Jackson and Michael Maddox, and that as a student at King, he was a Detroit Public School League Proud Strong Learner of the Week, a participant in student government, a mentor to underclassmen, and on the honor roll.

The “Best of Young Detroit” is proud to say that Avonte’ continued to build on a very positive story at the University of Pittsburgh, and that story includes being a fourth round selection of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the recent NFL Draft. In Avonte’, the Eagles are getting a cornerback who was one of the best players at his position in the Atlantic Coast Conference, who also demonstrated the ability to play through injuries and adversity. More importantly, the team and city of Philadelphia are getting an intelligent, thoughtful young man who has already made many people in Detroit extremely proud.

Monday, May 7 Harms Elementary vs. Southfield Dodgers at William Clay Ford Field (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 8 Downriver Demons vs. Michigan Seminoles at Allen Park Field (6:15 p.m.)

12 and under Friday, May 4 YMCA Tigers vs. Aztecs II at William Clay Ford Field (6:15 p.m.)

Motor City Royals vs. Defenders Heavy Hitters at William Clay Ford Field (8:30 p.m.)

Saturday, May 5 Southfield Mets vs. Southfield Tigers at Inglenook Field (1 p.m.)

Sunday, May 6 Southwest Aztecs vs. Detroit Stars (11 a.m.)

Detroit Stars vs. Mighty Warriors (1:15 p.m.)

Mighty Warriors vs. YMCA Tigers (3:30 p.m.)

YMCA Tigers vs. DEPSA/Southfield A’s (5:45 p.m.)

Legends League games are free, but light refreshments can be purchased at weekend games. For more information about Legends League Baseball, including exact baseball diamond locations, please contact director Garrett Street at 313-363-7271.

University Yes Academy Lions vs.

Southfield Mets at Inglenook Field (3:15 p.m.)

Still time to enjoy Detroit Public Library’s ‘Sunday Family Fundays!’

The “Best of Young Detroit” would like to remind our community that there is still an opportunity to take advantage of the Detroit Public Library’s “Sunday Family Fundays” through May. During “Sunday Family Fundays” three locations: the Main Library (5201 Woodward Avenue), the Redford Branch (212000 Grand River at McNichols) on our city’s west side and the Wilder Branch (7140 East Seven Mile near Van Dyke) on the east side provide regular library services to the community along with special free family-friendly programming for all ages.

The special programming includes art classes, concerts, author visits, movies and more. Each participating branch location is open from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.on Sunday.

“Best of Young Detroit” Emmanuel Steward: Eastern High honor student brought glory to ‘The D’ Steward’s first professional world champion was actually Hilmer Kenty, who moved to Detroit from Ohio to train at Kronk.

Following Kenty’s lightweight championship triumph on March 2, 1980, young men from Detroit neighborhoods would join him as world professional champions while carrying the Kronk banner high including Hearns, Milton McCrory, Frank Tate and Jimmy (The Ringmaster) Paul.

Mr. Steward would go on to train more than 30 world champions on the professional boxing stage, and ultimately his talents were desired by legendary fighters across the country and globe, including Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar De La Hoya and Wladimir Klitschko. Mr. Steward became a fixture in the corner of champions at big fights throughout the world, and even more fight fans became acquainted with him through his work as a longtime HBO boxing commentator.

A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Mr. Steward indeed belongs to the entire boxing world. However, his connection to Detroit should never be forgotten and he should always be presented as a role model for our youth.

Congratulations Avonte’!

Southeastern’s Bart Scott shows there is life after football

Can a student sitting in a Detroit Public Schools Community District classroom today become a respected athlete and then embark on a successful career in communications? Absolutely, and one of the special people our students can look to for inspiration is Bartholomew Edward “Bart” Scott. The Detroit Southeastern High School and Southern Illinois University product entered the National Football League the hard way—undrafted. However, in true Detroit style, Mr. Scott made a way for himself in the NFL as a standout linebacker. Following his football career, Mr. Scott could be found talking about the game for CBS programs, and today he is an afternoon drive time radio host for WFAN in New York. As Mr. Scott continues to carve out a successful career in communications, his generosity to Detroit youth will not be forgotten, especially by teams that compete at Southeastern’s Bart Scott Field.

(All games played at UAW-Ford Balduck Field)

The date was May 20, 1979 and Thomas Hearns was fighting in Las Vegas for the first time as a professional and was matched against his first big-name opponent, a tough New Yorker named Harold Weston Jr. An eye injury suffered

by Weston forced the welterweight battle to be stopped after six rounds, and no one was more relieved than Hearns’ trainer and mentor Emmanuel Steward (July 7, 1944 – Oct. 25, 2012).

Though born in Bottom Creek, West Va., Mr. Steward brought great honor and joy to Detroiters for decades.

A highly respected fighter in his own right, Mr. Steward trained as an amateur at Detroit’s fabled Brewster Recreation Center, and compiled a 94-3 amateur record, which included winning a national Golden Gloves bantamweight championship in 1963. He also graduated from Detroit’s Eastern High School with honors, and Mr. Steward used his intelligence and immense knowledge of the fight game to better the lives of many youth in our city, including a young Tommy Hearns.

Under Mr. Steward’s supervision and eventual ownership, Detroit’s Kronk Gym literally became a household name, as the gym steadily cranked out champions on the amateur and professional levels. Mr.

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Creative Digital Sculptor Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp Class A surfaces of full vehicle &psgr car, SUV, &truck exterior components such as full exterior body sides, hood &deck lids, roof, front/rear/side glass, front &rear fascias, &detailed exterior components such as grilles, badges, headlamps, tail lamps &wheels using Autodesk Alias AutoStudio, Autodesk Maya, &UGNX, for U.S., global &emerging markets.

Interpret &define the design intent of the designer while directly collaborating with engrg, packaging, &tooling teams, &assure minimum radii, minimum draft in compliance with U.S., European &China standards on radii, draft &tooling reqmts. Translate design intent into the 3D surface math data ensuring design sensitivity, aesthetic proportions, brand identity, &customer focus. Mentor junior &new hire digital sculptors on methods to build high quality Class A surfaces &how to interpret engrg &design criteria. Collaborate with crosscultural cross-functional global teams of engrs &designers to understand design intent, reqmts, &engrg constraints. Dvlp Class A surface for initial concept to production surfaces achieved in various stages as per Global Vehicle Development Process. 36 mos exp as Digital Sculptor or Digital Modeler, developing Class A surfaces of full vehicle &psgr car, SUV, &truck exterior components such as full exterior body sides, hood &deck lids, roof, front/rear/side glass, front &rear fascias, &detailed exterior components such as grilles, badges, headlamps, tail lamps &wheels using Alias AutoStudio &UGNX for global &/or emerging markets. Mail resume to Ref#2066, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Aerodynamics Performance Engineer

Warren, MI, General Motors. Engr, dvlp &interpret results, using Unigraphics NX, Teamcenter, &Exa tools, passenger car, truck &SUV aerodynamics parameters incldg drag coefficient, lift coefficient, side force coefficient, pitch moment coefficient, row moment coefficient, yaw moment coefficient, &frontal area, according to SAE J1594 engrg standards for U.S., global &emerging markets.

Perform &execute anlys of full vehicle aerodynamics performance using Unigraphics NX &Excel-based analytical walk up tool. Plan, perform &execute wind tunnel tests using 40% scale clay vehicle model, full size clay vehicle model &full sheet metal vehicle according to GM standards GMW14459 (Aerodynamics Test Procedure), GMW15441 (Anemometer Assembly Correction Within a Condenser, Radiator, Fan Module), GMW15440 (Front End Flow Measurement with Anemometers &Inlet &Engine Compartment Resistance Curve Generation), GMW15151 (Side Window &Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Contamination). Determine future vehicles aerodynamics properties performance targets aligned with company global strategy for fuel economy &carbon dioxide emissions regulations. Use &apply optimization techniques, DoE &DFSS to dvlp cost effective, design (topology) &performance optimized vehicle aerodynamics component shape (radiator baffles, air dam, underbody panels, tire deflectors, air curtains, spare tire, fuel tank) &vehicle overall proportions which optimizes component cost, tooling cost, qlty, fuel efficiency &front end air flow performance. Bachelor, Mechanical Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, engrg &dvlpg, using Unigraphics NX &Teamcenter, passenger vehicle aerodynamics parameters incldg drag coefficient for global or emerging markets, &executing wind tunnel tests using 33% or 40% scale clay vehicle model, full size clay vehicle model &full sheet metal vehicle. Mail resume to Ref#1120, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Warren, MI, General Motors. Design, dvlp, &validate passenger vehicle Hardware in Loop (HiL) active safety features using MATLAB, Simulink, &low level device drivers for I2C, SPC, &USB protocols with C/C++.

Dvlp MATLAB &Stateflow models using Simulink to analyze CAN, Flexray &LIN bus data on vehicle &test bench. Assure test bench &vehicle feature specific software validation &testing of active safety features incldg Lane Keep Assist, Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, Collision Imminent Braking, Side Blind Zone Alert &Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Review &evaluate PCB hardware &diagnostics &serial data communication software. Perform Design Validation &Product Validation of vehicle ECUs incldg External Object Calculation (EOCM2/EOCM3), Short Range Radar, ADAS Map Module, Driver Monitoring System to electromagnetic compatibility, ISO 16750, ISO 20653, USCAR25, IEC 60068, &ISO 14229 UDS safety, reliability & CAN standards, &vehicle cybersecurity requirements. Master, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, writing device drivers for I2C, SPI, UART &USB protocols. Mail resume to Ref#3503, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Creative Designer

Warren, MI, General Motors. Design &develop concept &production psgr vehicle from early napkin sketch to full size working prototype &production cars. Assess proposed architecture solutions &focus on best interest of company’s future products. Design future psgr vehicle full concepts including vehicle exterior BIW systems, including doors, roof systems, hoods, rocker panels, fenders, front fascia, fascia clips, A/B/C/D pillars, headlamps, tail lamps, turn signals, wheels, radiator grilles, outside rear view mirrors &antennas, door handles, roof racks &LED technologies, using Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Alias Automotive, Autodesk Showcase, VRED, &PowerPoint. Sketch &propose concepts &mockups of vehicle architectures &functions such as lighting, full vehicle, front end, rear end &wheels. Translate 2D sketches into 3D by giving directions to 3D sculptors to create 3D models as close as possible to the sketch. Develop chosen design solutions by executive design &engineering leadership into 3D properties as physical models made by industrial grade clay sculpted by h&&5-axis milling machines &3D CAD models in Autodesk Alias software. Lead professional sculptors to capture designs in 3D scale &full size clay models. Bachelor, Transportation Design or Industrial Design. 24 mos. as Automotive Designer or Creative Designer in job offered or related. Mail resume to Ref#1856, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Data Validation Engineer

Warren, MI, General Motors. Collect, analyze &evaluate CAN data to ensure data communication &algorithm execution between autonomous driving supported modules such as Driver Monitoring System, External Object Calculation Module, Inertial Measurement Unit, Video Processing Module meet internal reqmts.

Create, execute, build dSPACE models using MATLAB &Simulink tools, &validate micro auto box testing using ControlDesk, of psgr vehicle chassis &active safety ECUs incldg Semi Active Damping System, Front Ride Height Control Module, &Four Corner Leveling system. Run CAN fault injection tests to ensure chassis electronics &active safety component, subsystem &systems meet internal GMW16105 &external ISO26262 automotive safety integrity level reqmts.

Perform, validate &assure EMC, software &CAN testing &diagnostics of psgr vehicle chassis systems Inertial Measurement Unit. Create test procedures based on different Feature Technical Specification, System Technical Spec. &Subsystem Technical Spec. for multiple components &subsystems. Master, Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, performing, validating &assuring EMC, software &CAN testing &diagnostics of psgr vehicle chassis systems ECU. Mail resume to Ref#329172, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Compartment Integration Design Engineer

Warren, MI, General Motors. Engineer &develop, using UGNX &Teamcenter, Vehicle General Arrangement drawings for full psgr vehicles to establish full vehicle (including exterior such as overall width, overall height, front overhang, wheelbase, rear overhang, &interior such as couple distance, headroom, legroom, knee room/clearance, shoulder room, hip room, &head clearance) dimensions according to measure design intent &in accordance with SAE J1100 Motor Vehicle Dimensions measurements &related procedures. Define occupants’ positions, according to SAE standards. Evaluate vehicle’s ability to meet visibility requirements according to UNECE R125 Forward Field of Vision. Create parametric tools within UGNX to improve General Arrangement capability.

Act as SME for Vehicle Entry/Egress Studies.

Develop loss functions that quantify customer satisfaction with Loss Functions for Entry/Egress. Develop typical sections &criteria to exchange information with Design Dept to guide development of studio surfaces, using UGNX. Lead cross functional product development team meetings including Compartment Integration Team, Module Integration Team &workgroup meetings with peers in the creative design, engrg, manufacturing, safety, interior, exterior, body &quality functions for psgr vehicle center compartments. Bachelor, Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engrg. 24 mos exp as Engineer or Design Engineer, engrg &developing, using Unigraphics NX &Teamcenter, Vehicle General Arrangement drawings for full psgr vehicles to establish full vehicle (including exterior such as overall width, overall height, front overhang, wheelbase, rear overhang, &interior such as couple distance, headroom, legroom, knee room/clearance, shoulder room, hip room, &head clearance) dimensions according to measure design intent &in accordance with SAE J1100 MVD. Mail resume to Ref#45142, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-­C32-­C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Smart Tips to Keep Your Grill Clean and Safe

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HELP WANTED SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER Mac Arthur Corporation has available positions of Senior Application Engineer in Grand Blanc, MI. Although the Senior Application Engineer will work in Grand Blanc, MI, the Senior Application Engineer will be required to travel 10% of working time to customer and vendor sites throughout the United States. Position requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering & 24 months experience as a university research assistant and/or mechanical engineer. Position also requires: Exp. must include: 1) 24 mos. exp. testing materials & components in accordance with ISO, ASTM, & ANSI standards; 2) 6 mos. exp. performing destructive testing using INSTRON to characterize material properties; 3) 12 mos. exp. leading engineering projects from concept to completion; 4) 12 mos. exp. working in an ISO 9001 production environment; & 5) 12 mos. exp. translating customer application requirements into a product specification. Any exp. reqs. may be met during the same time period. Job duties: Lead cross-functional project teams to meet business needs for new business development, expand existing customer portfolios, & develop & research new labeling technologies. Act as subject matter expert in product & material selection & testing to meet customer specifications. Test materials & components in accordance with customer specific specifications as well as ISO, ASTM, & ANSI standards to meet customer reqs.

Liaise with in-house production & sales staffs to ensure smooth product launch within an automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. Serve as technical liaison with customers & material suppliers on product development projects & product launches. Qualified applicants should send resume & verification of reqs. to Wendi Lloyd, Controller, Mac Arthur Corporation, 3190 TriPark Drive, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.

(StatePoint) Nothing beats barbecues, block parties and al fresco dining. For your family’s safety and for the sake of your grill, here are some pointers on keeping that grill well-maintained all season.

Visual Check Ensure your grill is still in good working order after the off-season by giving it a once-over. Remember to turn off the gas and tank valves before getting started. Check whether all of its components are intact, including gas hoses. Also, determine whether the tank is full.

Keep in mind that many grills come with a warranty, and you may be able to replace worn out parts without needing to buy a brand-new grill entirely.

Quick Clean-Up When it comes to the grates, experts recommend using tools that allow you to skip the brush and the elbow grease to save some time and energy.

“Spray a concentrated multipurpose cleanser over your grill’s grates evenly, wait a few seconds to give the grease time to break down, then gently wipe the area down with a sponge,” says TV contractor, Jeff Devlin, who uses Mean Green on his grill. The spray, which was recently named by Real Simple Magazine as the Best Multipurpose Spray, is available at Walmart and other retailers.

Other Considerations A deep clean is important once or twice a season. However, after each use, you can keep debris and build-up from becoming a bigger problem with a quick spot clean. One important area you don’t want to neglect is the bottom of the grill, where ash and grease build-up is likely to occur.

Scrape out this section regularly.

You can better protect your grill from the elements and guard against rusting by covering it after each use. If possible, use the cover provided by the manufacturer, as its designed to best fit your grill.

This season, take great care of your grill. With the right tools on hand, you can streamline your routine.

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PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED Studio Design Engineer

Design Release Engineer-Compressors Refrigerant Hardware and Labels

Warren, MI, General Motors. Evaluate surface dvlpmt, using UGNX &VisMockup, of psgr vehicle interior systems incldg instrument panels (IPs), door systems, consoles, garnish &trim, &ext. systems incldg fascia, body side moldings, wheels components &systems, sketches, designs, &physical &math models developed by Creative Designers to ensure compliance with engrg, mfg &program reqmts such as component manufacturability incldg Design for Mfg (DFM) &Design For Assy (DFA), &full vehicle certification compliance with US, Europe, Asia, Middle East &Latin America regs incldg FMVSS, UNECE, NCAP crash &durability standards, &IIHS ratings. Collaborate with Compartment Integration Team during the Decision Fixed Points cadence to provide math data to meet performance, packaging, formability, mfg, service, human factors &qlty reqmts. Bachelor, Mechanical or Automotive Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, evaluating surface dvlpmt, using UGNX &VisMockup, of psgr vehicle interior systems incldg IPs, door systems, consoles, garnish &trim, &exterior systems incldg fascia, body side moldings components, sketches, designs, &physical &math models developed by Creative Designers to ensure compliance with engrg &mfg reqmts such as component manufacturability incldg DFM &DFA, &full vehicle certification compliance with FMVSS, UNECE &NCAP crash &durability standards. Mail resume to Ref#44525, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Design Release Engineer-Compressors Refrigerant Hardware and Labels, Warren, MI, General Motors. Design &release global &emerging market psgr vehicle compressors (incldg A/C lines, evaporators, &TXV valves), refrigerant hardware (such as R134A &1234YF) &labels, &solve thermal engrg validation issues. Lead multi-disciplined Product Development Team &supplier meetings. Ensure that thermal systems meet &/or exceed GM policies, safety procedures, statement of requirements &legal agreements &reqmts. Collaborate with Thermal BFO to define system &hardware reqmts for compressors. Lead DFMEA for compressor systems. Lead thermal suppliers to build prototypes, incldg prototype validation (incldg thermal cycling, pressure cycling, &vibration &corrosion testing), &production thermal systems. Ensure thermal systems compliance with FMVSS302 thermal standards. Plan, support &guide DREs on thermal prototypes mfg build activities, such as Pre-Production Vehicle, Mfg Validation Build Non-Salable, Mfg Validation Build Salable & SORP to obtain flawless program launches, in accordance with corporate excellence reqmts.

Perform periodically Program &Design status reviews for company senior mgmt &Directors.

Bachelor, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, or Control and Automation Engrg. 24 mos exp as Design Release Engineer or Product Release Engineer, designing &releasing global &emerging market psgr vehicle compressors (incldg A/C lines, evaporators, &TXV valves), refrigerant hardware, &labels, &solving thermal engrg validation issues. Mail resume to Ref#3167, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Design Release Engineer – Advanced Underhood

Warren, MI, General Motors. Engr, perform &dvlp, using UGNX &Teamcenter tools, psger vehicle dimensional tolerances &thermal specs for underhood cooling &HVAC cabin components &systems incldg heat exchangers (radiators &condensers), compressors, plumbing (hoses), &surge tanks. Define, dvlp &release eGD&T strategy, specs, reqmts &standards for vehicle front engine compartment using Unigraphics NX &Teamcenter. Analyze subsystem performance include coolant, refrigerant, transmission &engine oil handling. Prepare Component Technical Spec. &Subsystem Technical Specs. Develop, refine &finalize criteria &typical sections using math data.

Develop System of Requirements for cooling components. Use engrg tools such as Design for Assembly, DFSS, DFMEA &DRBFM to design &validate components. Bachelor, Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Mechatronic Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, engrg &dvlpg, using UGNX &Teamcenter, psger vehicle dimensional tolerances &thermal specs for underhood or cabin cooling &HVAC cabin components &systems incldg heat exchangers. Mail resume to Ref#57305, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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