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Vol. 84 – No. 6 | October 14-20, 2020

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The Plot Of The Mean 13 Goes Beyond Governor Gretchen Whitmer Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony President, Detroit Branch NAACP

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people. This comes at a time when silence is betrayal,” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The recent takedown of the thirteen members of this band of domestic terrorists who threatened to kidnap, place on trial, and carry out a sentence on the life of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer should be a call to action by all of us. We are witnessing a clear pattern of internal self-destruction. It is festering like a cancer inside the very body of our nation.

This political disease has become Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony terminal. It has been ignored and disregarded for its lethal destruction. It is the same way in which COVID-19 has been ignored, downplayed, and even characterized as a fake pandemic by many in high leadership positions.

We are somewhat reassured as just two months ago a hearing was held on the issue of white supremacy and domestic terrorism before the House Homeland Security Committee.

FBI Director Christopher Wray in response to Michigan Representative Elissa Slotkin on the question of the rise of domestic terrorism and its potential threat said, “within the domestic terrorism bucket, the category as a whole, racially motivated violent extremism is, I think, the biggest bucket within that larger group. And within the racially motivated violent extremist bucket, people subscribing to some kind of white supremist type ideology is certainly the biggest chunk of that.” He went on to say, that “racially motivated, violent extremists, violent anarchist extremist, militia types, sovereign citizens, you name it, all fall into the bucket of domestic terrorism cases.”

What a difference it makes when law enforcement comes together along with our Attorney General of the state and trusted intelligence to turn what could have been a tragedy into a victory.

In case you did not know Black Lives That Matter is not a call to overthrow our government. It is really a call for our government to overthrow injustice.

This latest plot by a group of right-wing Michigan militia extremists is an indication of the violent nature and danger that these groups represent across the nation.

They are being nurtured and encouraged by the highest office in the land. When the President of the United States encourages groups who are armed, threatening the lives of elected officials, carrying

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Michigan Chronicle Endorses The Re-election of Stallworth, Mays and Taylor to Detroit School Board

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The COVID-19 pandemic will be a major factor in how schools operate for the foreseeable future, what are a couple of your ideas about how DPSCD can keep its students, teachers/staff, and others safe on an ongoing basis, while learning remains a priority?

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hether Detroiters plan to cast their votes early or choose to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, they will see a crowded field of 15 candidates vying for three Detroit School Board seats. By many accounts, the School Board race is the most important in Detroit Public Schools Community District’s long history. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic era of uncertainties surrounding the direction, wellbeing, stability and future of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), it’s imperative that the three seats be filled with individuals who can navigate the uncharted waters in bold, creative and effective ways.

The list of school board candidates was provided by the Detroit City Clerk’s office. Based on the stated deadline, seven questionnaires were returned that were sent to Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Bessie Lee Harris, Jermain Jones, Sonya Mays, Misha Stallworth, Dr. Iris Taylor and Dr. John Telford.

In its quest to gauge the mindset of board candidates, the Michigan Chronicle, based on available email addresses, forwarded a questionnaire to all 15 candidates. The five questions centered on the candidates’ interests, qualifications and visions for the school board position. (To view all the responses of candidates that responded, visit www.MichiganChronicle.com).

Summarize your interest in running, qualifications and experience to become a DPSCD Board Member.

What are three of your top priorities that you hope to accomplish if elected

What is your plan as it relates to DPSCD students performing academically “at or above the grade level” of other students/peers across the state and nation?

What are your plans for attracting and keeping good teachers to teach in the school system?

After carefully reviewing all questionnaires received and the overall qualifications, backgrounds and experiences of all candidates, the Michigan Chronicle is emphatically endorsing Taylor, Mays and Stallworth for re-election to the Detroit School Board.

Each of the three incumbents bring unique skill sets and proven track records of leadership to the school board and district. The three played a major role in leading the search that brought Dr. Nikolai Vitti to Detroit as superintendent of DPSCD in May of 2017.

Taylor serves as the current school board president and has functioned in the position of leadership in an effective manner. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor demonstrated tremendous administrative and organizational skills in fulfilling the top role.

When COVID-19 began to disrupt public schools in the district seven months ago, negatively impacting students, teachers and administrators/ staff, Taylor, based on her 40-year-

plus background in healthcare, rendered another level of leadership that no other board member or candidate could duplicate.

As the former president of Detroit Receiving Hospital and Harper-Hutzel Hospital, Taylor is highly qualified to shape policies, strategies and oversee procedural initiatives to help navigate the district during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such top-level knowledge and guidance have been, and will continue to be, immensely invaluable to the Superintendent, board and district moving forward.

Mays serves as the board’s treasurer and oversees the finance committee.

Heading up such areas has taken the board to heights not seen in decades.

The board has a balanced budget, three consecutive years of clean audits and has built stronger partnerships in the business community, the latter of which have allowed students across the district to receive needed laptops and tablets to stay current with peers in other school districts in Michigan.

In addition to Mays’ strong suit of overseeing and achieving financial and fiscal responsibilities, she has demonstrated leadership in matters involving real estate and management of facilities. Both areas are of importance based on the amassment, future sales and acquisition of school properties across the district.

Stallworth, the youngest board member ever elected to DPSCD, has been firing on all cylinders since taking a prominent seat at the board’s table.

She chairs the powerful policy commit-

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Michigan Chronicle Endorses Shawn Wilson For Plymouth-Canton Community School Board

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Shawn Wilson is running for one of four open seats on the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) Board of Education this Nov. 3 for four reasons: Shawn, 9, Holland, 9, McKenzy, 12, and Madisyn, 13 — his children, all PCCS students. Wilson’s goal, if elected, would be to help leverage the district’s diversity with more equitable education for all students.

“There is a big difference between diversity and equity. Are we providing an equitable learning experience?” Wilson asked.

“I really want to be a part of driving innovation, equity and community voice. We are diverse as a school district, but there is a lot of room for improvement.”

Wilson’s older daughters experienced racism from students in middle school last year, which his family addressed.

“I believe that if we address these things all students, all communities, benefit. We have to continue to have courageous conversations about the impact

of racism,” Wilson said. “I see PCCS through the eyes of my children and I understand the strengths and weaknesses of the district.”

Wilson, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) has

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Southwest Counseling Solutions, one of 400 Providers to the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) offers the Parent Support Partner (PSP) service to parents of children receiving mental health services. The PSP service is a peer-to-peer service. PSP’s are parents and/or primary caregivers of a child with mental health or developmental challenges.

The purpose of the PSP service is to increase family involvement, voice and engagement within the mental health treatment process and to equip parents with the skills necessary to address the challenges of raising a youth with special needs. The goal is to improve outcomes for those that have serious emotional disturbance (SED) and/ or intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

“Parents and caregivers appreciate working with a peer that has “been there” because they feel that someone “gets it” without judgement, it helps reduce isolation,” said Parent Involvement Manager Debora Martinez.

Supports provided to a family by a PSP will focus on increasing confidence as they find their voice when partnering with service providers, and will empower the parent to develop sustainable, natural support networks after formal service delivery has ended. PSPs serving as an equal member of the treatment team, assist in identifying goals within the Family Centered Plan that will support the parent to find their voice and confidence in parenting a child with SED and/or I/DD. Parent Support Partners enhance the therapeutic process by increasing engagement expanding and increasing skills, knowledge and abilities so they can better partner with service providers.

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tee which has reportedly adopted a more balanced and holistic approach to making decisions for the full spectrum of the district. As a trained social worker and effective community organizer, Stallworth has masterfully put in place more humanistic approaches that empower people of all ethnicities not only in school settings but in surrounding communities. In recognizing that DPSCD is vastly diverse, Stallworth has served populations across the ages from Generation Y (Millennials) to Generation X, from Generation Z to Gen Alpha as well as Baby Boomers.

Since winning board seats in 2016, Taylor, Mays and Stallworth have worked in tandem with other board members to advance the

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other platform priorities including listening to the authentic student voice and innovation in education.

“I’m a disruptor in a good way,” Wilson said. “I want PCCS to be the best. The board’s role is to set the vision for the district. I think I can be that lead champion to help to do that.”

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“We definitely were not rich by any stretch of the imagination,” Wilson said, adding that his father taught him the value of hard work and overcoming barriers. “I think I get my entrepreneurial spirit from my dad. He taught me to dream big in a big way. I share that with the kids I mentor.”

Wilson did not achieve his career success by happenstance.

His career has covered numerous paths. He started off as a social entrepreneur at his Atlanta-based consulting firm helping high-net worth social entrepreneurs (like Usher and Dwight Howard) launch

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district in every aspect, including boosting students’ M-STEP achievement tests scores. Those tests assess how well students are mastering state standards, and before the pandemic, the entire district performed above the state average.

While progress has been important, Taylor, Mays and Stallworth know there’s more work to be done across DPSCD, especially in the unprecedented times of COVID-19.

Such work includes ensuring that all students have access to a high quality and safe public education; attract, retain and keep excellent teachers and support staff; maintain balanced budgets and remain financially responsible; begin exiting from financial state oversight, and establish and facilitate overall

social impact organizations. He continues his reach and serves on the board of directors at the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. Wilson has served on multiple educational boards including The Henry Ford Learning Institute and the National Dropout Prevention Network.

At the BGCSM, Wilson reimagined the overall mission and what the youth could accomplish to get them career and homeowner ready.

He also brought a breath of fresh air to the community hub by opening it up to the public for events and shared office space.

Kimberley Crouch, former PCCS school board president, said that he would “bring what we need” to the district. “Wilson has a willingness to engage the community and will definitely strengthen our board and community,” Crouch said, adding that Wilson keeps students at the forefront.

Cassidy Tucker, co-founder of fashion business Deviate Detroit, and 2013 PCCS graduate, worked with Wilson on a BGCSM summer after-school program that he pioneered for young people interested in pursuing a career in fashion design and more.

“Shawn leads by example in everything that he does, no matter

practice, person centered-planning process, and assists in development of goals related to Parent to Parent support in the plan of service • Encouraging the family to ask questions so they can make informed decisions on what is best for their child and family • Providing support and encouragement for parents/family members to speak for themselves • Providing education and training to and assist families in preparing for meetings regarding their child • Providing hope through strategic sharing of lived experience Through this service, families can expect an improved mental health outcome, increased engagement and retention in treatment, decreased caregiver stress, decreased costly interventions i.e. out of home placements, and an increase in family and youth involvement.

For more information on Parent Support Partners, please contact the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network at 1-800-241-4949 or Family Alliance for Change through Southwest Solutions at 313-297-2975. policies that support critical systems and processes pertaining to all students, teachers, administrators/staff, parents, communities and other stakeholders.

The Chronicle believes that now, more than ever, Superintendent Vitti and the school board must continue to work together to build and maintain a district conducive to students receiving a first-class education. We believe now is not the time to make changes to a board that has made tangible progress in key areas affecting the district.

The Chronicle strongly endorses the re-election of Taylor, Mays and Stallworth to the Detroit School Board. This will give them another four-year term and the opportunity to continue to execute their collective skill sets and irrefutable leadership acumen that mesh well with other board members for the betterment of DPSCD across all sectors.

how big or small the task may be,” Tucker said. “Shawn is always ten steps ahead and the kids are always put first.”

When asked what his proudest accomplishment was, Wilson could have easily mentioned traveling the world with Usher, rubbing shoulders with President Barack Obama during his presidential campaign or other lofty achievements— but Wilson said that his children are the answer.

“My most important role is my role as a father,” Wilson said, adding that his kids continue to be his “why.” “They are why I am running for the school board. Why I do everything I do in my life. To demonstrate or model the kind of behavior and citizenship I want them to [follow].”

Based upon Shawn’s commitments to the local community and business sector, and interest in having needed conversations about the importance of diversity and equity, The Michigan Chronicle is endorsing him for the Plymouth-Canton Schools Board of Education. A vote for Shawn would be a fresh perspective into this vital school board position, and would be a win, and advancement, for PCCS, the students and community.”

swastikas, confederate flags, and hangman’s nooses, he is aiding and abetting these domestic terrorists. When the President of the US calls for them to “liberate” Michigan they feel empowered. They have identified their leader. They are inspired by his words and therefore feel unleashed.

This is precisely why the Proud Boys were proud to use the words of Donald Trump as a rallying call and a recruiting mechanism. They placed them on t-shirts, banners, and on their web page, as the President of the United States invited them to “stand back but stand by.” These groups even distort domestic terrorism for a true patriotism.

This behavior seems to reflect that government is responsible for all our trouble. Many of them equate equal opportunity with infringement upon their personal individuality. They are even so twisted in their thinking that they would take the life of a Governor who by her policies on healthcare is simply attempting to save their own lives. We witnessed this pattern growing even during the time of Ronald Reagan who said, “the federal government is not the solution.

It is the problem.”

Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s key advisor as he took office in 2017, indicated “the plan was to deconstruct the administrative state.”

Republican strategist, founder and president of Americans For Tax Reform Grover Norquist said, “my goal is to get federal government down so small that I can drown it in my bathtub.”

For the past several years we have witnessed a constant berating and attacking on every institution of government. Attacks from healthcare to the news media, armed forces, environmental and consumer protection, voting and civil rights, the justice system, and the attempt to shred the very essence of our constitution has been relentless.

It should be clear to any observer, regardless of party or ideology, that it is not the quantity of the federal government but the quality of the federal government that truly matters. The quality in its approach to the policy issues that affect the American citizenry is the real key. Michigan as a state is one of the leading areas for militia groups in this nation. Shortly after

the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Timothy McVeigh had attended a number of militia meetings in Michigan.

Amy Cooter, a faculty member at Vanderbilt University in the Sociology department, did field work with the Michigan militia. She indicated that Michigan really started growing its militia around 1994 in the wake of several events like Waco, Ruby Ridge and The Brady Bill. We see this resentment and threat not only from militia groups but from law enforcement officials, county sheriff departments, police departments, and state law makers. Several of these persons of authority have unfortunately aided and comforted these terrorists. Some appear with them on the steps of state capitols and in the halls traditionally designated for policy making on the part of government officials. They socialize with them on the weekends.

Some may even participate at shooting ranges or attend county fairs for fun and fellowship. They may even have a beer with them every now and then.

This creates confusion.

It also provides these groups the reassurance that they are alright and okay. They are legitimized by those public officials who are duty sworn to protect and defend all the citizens of this nation.

As this mean thirteen sought to kidnap, place on trial, and sentence our Governor, let us be clear.

It is not the Governor of the state of Michigan who is on trial. It is the people throughout our nation who are on trial. We the people of America are the jury. On November 3rd we must reach a verdict. Are we as a people going to vote to condemn democracy and pursue a course of intolerance, disrespect, division, and continuous injustice for some of the people? Or will we vote to acquit and pursue a course of tolerance, respect for the rights, and preserve justice for all of the people?

I say let us vote to acquit our nation for the cause of justice. Even though we have always perceived it, we have never really achieved it. Therefore, we must still work to reach it. We must continue to pursue, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Lest we forget the words of good old Abe, “the ballot is stronger than the bullet,” President Abraham Lincoln.

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Influenza or Coronavirus What to Know

By Lauren Uroda, MD Family Medicine

With the first influenza cases now being reported in the region, now is the ideal time to brush up on the differences between the flu and COVID-19, as well as increase understanding about why the flu vaccine is important. Caused by entirely different viruses, COVID-19 and influenza are both classified as contagious respiratory illnesses, and each can be potentially life-threatening.

It is important to understand the symptoms both viruses share and what about each is Lauren Uroda, MD unique in order to best assess what testing may be needed to confirm a diagnosis and to seek medical care.

The symptoms of both Influenza and COVID-19 Symptoms are: • Fever or feeling feverish/chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue (tiredness) • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle pain or body aches • Headache

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Typically, a person develops influenza symptoms anywhere from 1 to 4 days after infection.

Vomiting and diarrhea, are also possible with the flu, although more common in children than adults.

A person with COVID-19 may develop symptoms over a longer time than if they had the flu.

COVID-19, symptoms typically appear 5 days after being exposed to the coronavirus, but symptoms can appear as early as 2 days after infection or as late as 14 days after infection. Unique symptoms or signs of COVID-19 have also included change in or loss of taste or smell.

Race and ethnicity pose additional risk for developing serious coronavirus complications.

This is primarily due to other underlying conditions that impact health — including socioeconomic status, access to health care and increased exposure to the virus due to occupation. For example, Black or African American, Non-Hispanic persons are 2.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19; 4.7 times more likely to be hospitalized for a COVID-19 illness and 2.1 times more likely to die from COVID-19.

These risk factors are also conditions which affect influenza outcomes and potential development of severe complications as well, making it critical to seek immune protection against the flu.

Knowing when to seek medical care is largely dependent on several factors regardless of whether you think you have the flu or COVID-19.

Anyone at high-risk for complications including conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma should report illness symptoms to their medical provider who can determine appropriate next steps for testing or treatment. If at any time, an adult or child is having trouble breathing, has a bluish or gray skin color, is experiencing severe or persistent vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, not waking up or acting normally or has symptoms such as fever or cough that resolve but then return, should seek immediate medical attention. It is also important to remember individuals can be asymptomatic (without symptoms) but still able to transmit each virus to others.

Detroit Council President Pro Tem, Led by Faith - Driven by Passion

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Jobs for Detroiters have also been paramount in Sheffield’s list of priorities.

The bills include the Community Benefit Ordinance Amendments, Homeless Bills of Rights, Water Affordability Ordinance, Housing Trust Fund, Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program, Neighborhood Improvement Fund, Community Control Over Police Surveillance Ordinance, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and the Senior Home Repair Grant Program.

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n her own words, Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem, describes herself as someone led by faith and driven by passion to empower the people and communities of Detroit. Sheffield believes she’s been called as a public servant to facilitate progress for the people and city she loves immensely.

For some leaders, words never translate into action. Yet for Sheffield, actions must always speak louder than words. The actions for Sheffield have centered on her tackling hot-button issues that impact Detroiters the most, including homelessness, affordable housing, gun violence and social justice. She was a strong advocate for many of these issues before elected to City Council’s District 5 in November of 2013, making her the youngest councilmember in the city’s 319-

Putting words into action, Sheffield said she is working on the 51% Local Hiring Ordinance, which if adopted into law, means that city contracts and publicly funded construction projects will require a local hiring target of 51%. The 51% Local Hiring Ordinance is just the tip of the iceberg of initiatives that are being pushed by Sheffield. Many of the other initiatives are captured on Sheffield’s “People’s Bills,” a group

Kaytea Moreno Elst, president of the Burns-Seneca-Fischer Block Club on the city’s east side, touts the importance of Sheffield advocating for funds for the Senior Home Repair Grant Program.

“One of my first interactions with Mary Sheffield was when I went to a council meeting several years ago,” said Moreno Elst. “I took some of our elderly with me and I talked with her about some of the concerns of our neighborhood and block club. I

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Latanya Gater Makes History as the First Black Woman to Run for Dearborn Heights District 7 School Board

Now more than ever, it is critical for everyone to get a flu shot as it will help build immunity and works to prevent against an influenza illness this flu season. Equally important is for all to remain diligent practicing frequent handwashing and wearing a mask, especially when sick or interacting with others who may be at higher risk of contracting these viruses. To find a Detroit Medical Center provider, call 313-578-0914 or visit DMC.org/find-a-doctor.

By Lindsay Keener A self-proclaimed person for the people, Latanya Gater is determined to be the change she wants to see.

“I noticed that the D-7 school district does a lot of wonderful things for the children, but there is a lack of diversity and a lack of sufficient mental health resources and accessibility,” said Gater. “I wanted to be able to advocate for that from a leadership standpoint.”

Dr. Lauren R. Uroda is a board-certified family medicine practitioner affiliated with Detroit Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed a family medicine residency through the Detroit Medical Center/ Michigan State University residency program at Sinai-Grace Hospital. Her medical specialties include Preventive Health, Women’s Health, Pediatric and Adolescent Care, Care of Chronic Conditions, Holistic Medicine, Obesity and Weight Management and Urban Health.

Gater, running for an open spot as a Dearborn Heights District 7 School Board member, will be the first Black woman on the board if elected.

Dearborn Heights population is mostly white, with over 80 percent of its residents being of Caucasian background.

Blacks account for only 8 percent of the population.

Gater says the issue of diversity spans beyond the makeup of the school board, it requires special attention in classrooms as well.

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“[It is the school board’s responsibility to] vote for curricula that are not solely Euro-centric and [it is important to be] able to get an understanding from teachers and staff and from other community members on what type of curricula they would want their child to learn as it relates to diversity and history,” she said.

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“The City of Detroit is experiencing a robust renaissance,” said Sheffield. “It is of the utmost importance that we ensure that Detroiters play an active role in the renaissance and can financially benefit from the city’s revitalization. It is critical that Detroit residents are given ‘priority’ for the new jobs that are being created by municipal financing and development programs.”

“Dearborn Heights is composed of predominantly

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he Galilee Baptist Church celebrated its pastor, Dr. Tellis Jerome Chapman, with an unforgettable surprise that will be remembered for a lifetime. On Saturday, October 3, 2020. Dr. Chapman was honored with the street naming in his honor at Lappin and East Outer Dr., the street corner where Galilee Baptist Church resides. This surprise honor was the kick-off to Dr. Chapman’s 35/40 Pastoral preaching anniversary celebration.

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“I am honored as I stand today as a proud recipient of this street naming. I know that this is the Lord’s doing and this accomplishment could not have been achieve without my family, the Galilee Baptist Church and most importantly, my savoir Jesus Christ. I’m grateful. To the City of Detroit, thank you for being so kind to me down through the years, those in the civic and political area, fellow pastors and churches, many who are now sleeping along the sleep of death, but who’s contributions towards my ministry is now being rewarded today during this street naming in my honor. Thank you to all the heads, hearts and hands who had apart in my ministry and in this great venue today. I’m grateful “says. Dr. Tellis J. Chapman.

Due to Covid-19, not all, but some of the congregation gathered to witness the unveiling of the Rev. Tellis J. Chapman street sign along with pastors, friends, staff, but most importantly, his wife, Eunice Chapman, the Chapman Family and City Council President Brenda Jones who read the resolution on behalf of the City of Detroit.

“I am humbled, honored and excited to be apart of this great celebration honoring this great man, Dr. Chapman who has served this community and church with great dignity and integrity down through the years. This honor is so befitting for Dr. Chapman who has been a beacon of light for our city. I’m so happy and proud to call him brother and friend. Pastor Chapman you’re so well deserving of this honor” says, City Council President Brenda Jones.

Dr. Chapman has been involved in Detroit’s growth as it relates to mass transit. He served as a board member of the City of Detroit Department of Transportation Commission for several years. Pastor Chapman was appointed to oversee the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. His community service is not without energetic and influential involvement. He is the founder and president of the Chapel Vision Community Development Corporation, which serves greater southeast Detroit, founder, and president of the Mid-West Community Development Corporation, serving greater southeast Michigan.

Dr. Chapman is a board member of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., and serves as Director, Pastors’ and Ministers’ Division. With all these accomplishments, he has managed and maintained the goal of helping the people at the forefront of his ministry, which is Galilee Baptist Church and the city of Detroit.

asked for her help with resources that would allow seniors to apply for grants to fix up their homes, who may not be connected to computers or able to read or couldn’t fill out the paperwork for the grants. Mary Sheffield responded fabulously at the council meeting and contacted me to provide resource information that I could pass on to the people in my community and block club.

Mary has gone on to triple that budget which allows more seniors to fix up their homes.”

In keeping with her promise to always empower communities, Sheffield explained her Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF), which she crafted to benefit community residents who were concerned with the Detroit Pistons relocating to Detroit.

“I proposed, and Council fully supported, creating the NIF, which funded the proceeds from all income tax revenue generated by the Pistons players, visiting NBA players, and Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment employees,” Sheffield said. “Right now, it’s over $2 million in that fund, so my office is figuring out how neighborhood programs can access the funds for neighborhood development around the city.

These funds are not for downtown and midtown neighborhoods but are earmarked for other neighborhoods with greater needs.”

Pushing forward, Sheffield recently sponsored a bill that bans race-based hair discrimination, marking an historic advancement in racial equality in Detroit. On Oct. 1 and 2, Sheffield kicked off her “Let Your Light Shine Empowerment Tour” where she delivered in-person messages of encouragement at Mariners Inn (24-hour residential substance abuse treatment facility), Alternative for Girls, the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter, Wayne County Jail Women’s Ward and Covenant House.

Sheffield’s passion to empower others is also manifested through Occupy the Corner, an organization founded by Sheffield in 2014. The organization’s mission is to provide needed resources and hope to communities struggling with crime and gun violence, while still addressing other critical issues for Detroiters, such as registering to vote.

“What really caught my eye about the many great things that Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield is doing was through her organization, Occupy the Corner,” said Barry Randolph, pastor of the Church of the Messiah, community leader, and noted human rights advocate. “She went into some of the most underserved communities in Detroit and brought needed resources. What she is doing to empower underserved communities through her organization is sim-

ply amazing!”

Randolph talked about an organization that he created in 2013 called “Five Alive.” The organization, according to Randolph, convenes almost 30 organizations, community groups and block clubs in District 5 where networking and sharing of information are facilitated for the betterment of the district.

“Mary Sheffield has greatly supported and actively participated in what we are doing,” Randolph explained. “We believe in building power in District 5 and Mary Sheffield is a major person who has helped us do that. She is truly a person of vision, who believes in the future of Detroit and the future of all its citizens.”

Janine Spencer, Field Street Block Club president for more than 20 years, who once served as vice president of the historic Charlesvoix Village Association on Detroit’s east side, agrees with Randolph.

“Mary Sheffield has supported us on issues facing the neighborhood, two of the biggest being gentrification and over-assessed property taxes,” said Spencer, who also serves as community engagement specialist at Genesis Hope, an east side community development corporation in District 5. “She and her office will always listen to the people. I know that she listens because the proof is in the work that gets done.”

As Detroit continues to evolve, Sheffield is optimistic about its future, inclusive of Detroiters.

“There is so much happening in Detroit. I’m encouraged,” Sheffield said. “ I want people to know that they can improve the quality of their lives right here in Detroit. I’m excited by the growth and resources regarding jobs, housing, and other opportunities for Detroiters.”

Sheffield, however, realizes there are still challenges in the city. Poverty, homelessness and crime, she said, must continue to be addressed. She points out the importance of creating and implementing strong policies and programs to change things.

When Sheffield was asked to comment on her name being frequently mentioned as the next mayor of Detroit, which would make her the first woman to ascend to the city’s highest elected position of leadership, she responded candidly.

“It’s an honor that so many people have asked me to run or have told me I should run,” said Sheffield, who is also an ordained minister. “I’m at a point in my life where I don’t want to do anything just for a title or position or do something just to do it. It must be because that’s what God is calling me to do and what I believe I need to do. I really want to figure out the best way that I can be of service to empowering the city. If that means running for mayor, I will whole-heartedly accept and take on the challenge.”

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Latanya Sater From page A-3 ­ aucasian people but there is a heavy C population of Arab-Americans, African-Americans, as well as Pan-Asians.

And from what I’ve gathered from the community, they would like to see more of their history in the curriculum to better equip their kids for the global economy, to increase self-esteem within themselves and empathy for others.”

The school board candidate says self-esteem and diversity correlate in more ways than one.

“When you know who you are and you know where you come from, it helps you establish a good foundation to understand what you can do now, what has worked in the past, and what may very well work in the future,” she said. “If you don’t know your history or the history of those around you, you can’t advocate for yourself or others properly.”

Conversations on diversity have increased in response to heightened racial tensions across the nation. Gater says the renewed talks on race encouraged many to develop an interest in local activism.

“Due to recent media [coverage], the conversations are more prevalent and the momentum is higher. We’re seeing people in pockets everywhere, especially in major cities, being able to say, ‘Hey this is what I can do to contribute to this conversation in the right way,’” she said.

“I’m so grateful for that because that’s what we need -- people who are qualified and want to apply and trust you to give them a fair chance.”

With a background in child and family psychology, the mother of one takes the mental health of students seriously.

So much so, she’s running on mental health awareness as part of her campaign.

“Due to COVID-19, there has been an increase in anxiety, depression and grief and loss. Especially, with school-age youth and with mental health services not being as easily accessible, I think if we could kill two birds with one stone and have it implemented in the schools or have the current staff trained to deal with that influx of issues, then we could ultimately prevent further mental health concerns with our children and staff.”

With the school board election being Nov. 3, Gater has already researched objectives she’d like to implement if appointed.

“Implementing a school-based model is something that would make mental health services accessible here,” she said. “I work for a community mental health center so I know the effectiveness of the school-based model; the school would agree to a contract with whichever mental health professional group they feel could be supportive and they have those social workers, counselors, psychologists meet with various families or clients while they are at school.”

Gater is referring to the mental health program, TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students). The service was created by researchers at the University of Michigan Depression Center and has partnered with close to 150 Michigan schools since its inception in 2013. The DPSCD joined the list of participating districts in 2019.

A resident of Dearborn Heights for nearly a decade, Gater has immersed herself in the community, working to address the concerns of its members.

“At the various school board meetings, I’ve made a point to be a present advocate for people who typically don’t feel comfortable speaking up, don’t have the right words to say, or don’t have time to attend meetings,” she said. “I’ve made connections with the special education director and other stakeholders who have an investment in mental health.

[I’ve also connected with others] as well through personal testimony or citizens saying, ‘Hey, would you mind communicating this for me?’“ Gater says she has also worked to hold the school board accountable to its community.

Gater, who is actively making history as one of the first Black women to run to for the Dearborn Heights District 7 School Board says the pressure to succeed is validating and gratifying.

“This is me leaving a mark for myself and other people. This is me saying you can gain community support, you can make a difference in the community even though you are new at this,” she said. “People are afraid of change, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try your best or try at all.”

Congratulations, Dr. Ivery!

The Wayne County Airport Authority salutes Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, our Board Chairperson, who recently received the “2020 Diverse Champions Award.” Dr. Ivery is also the esteemed Chancellor of the Wayne County Community College District.

The award, presented by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, honors individuals for their unwavering commitment to providing equal opportunity and access for all. Dr. Ivery has made the dream of higher education a reality for countless students.

Also, he has been a strong advocate of WCAA’s Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise programs, which remove barriers to contracting opportunities at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Willow Run Airport.

We wish Dr. Ivery continued success!

Chad Newton, CEO WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

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Civic Participation is a MUST in 2020

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By Kevin Johnnson President & CEO, DEGC

Civic participation - it might sound like an outdated term from a bygone era, but civic participation might be the most important action any of us take this fall.

Voting, volunteering, taking part in the Census and serving as a jurist are all examples of how we as individuals can perform our civic duties.

While we may sometimes forget, we all have obligations as American citizens.

The rights and liberties we enjoy come at a price -- the legal and moral obligation to actively participate in the poKevin Johnson litical process. This means voting, but it also means learning about issues, making rational choices and respecting the right of others to do the same.

Now is the time to educate ourselves on the issues. Some of us have already cast our votes through mail-in ballot processes. The rest of us will be voting in just a few weeks. Every Michigan citizen can visit the Department of State Voter Information Center to review exactly what will be on their Nov. 3, 2020 ballot. In Detroit, we’ll be asked to cast our vote for U.S. President, U.S. Senator, 13th District Congressperson and State Representative. There are open positions in Wayne County, various judicial seats, elected University openings and three seats on the Detroit Board of Education.

The ballot will also include two State proposals (20-1 and 20-2), City of Detroit Proposal N and a Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.

In addition to voting, consider volunteering at the polls. Detroit has 503 voting precincts and 120 absentee counting boards.

During an election, each of these precincts and boards requires a staff of inspectors to assist voters as they arrive at the polls on Election Day. The City of Detroit Department of Elections is hiring election day poll workers as well as e-poll workers and elections clerical assistants for immediate start. Those interested can apply online at www.detroitmi.gov/employment or call 313876-0231.

Voting is a priority, but so is being counted. The Census determines how many representatives each state will have in Congress for the next 10 years and how much federal funding communities will receive for roads, schools, housing and social programs. It also determines the amount of support Detroit residents get for neighborhood programming that’s vital for economic mobility and equitable community development.

In case you haven’t completed a Census form, there is still time. A court order extended the deadline to finish the decennial count to Oct. 31, 2020.

“Millions of dollars are at stake for programs that people in the city depend on: Medicaid, money for hospitals, schools

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Huntington Bank Launches $5 Billion Dollar Community Plan

By Megan Kirk Huntington Bank has revealed a $5 billion dollar initiative to boost homeownership, economic inclusion and support small businesses across Michigan.

As a part of a larger $20 billion dollar plan spanning seven states, Huntington Bank has promised $5 billion dollars over five years to Michigan’s residents and business owners. With a focus on minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses, the money will be used to help fund initiatives across the state targeting low to moderate income communities.

“We have decided to allocate across our seven states and Michigan is the only state we’re allocating $5 billion dollars to,” Sandy Pierce, Private Client Group and Regional Banking Director says. “The rest of the $15 billion dollars will be first come, first served across the other states.”

In conjunction with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and several community organizations in Michigan, Huntington’s community plan was unveiled September 1 with plans to announce exact initiatives over the next several weeks aimed at small businesses.

“This is great news for Michigan’s small-business owners who have faced unprecedented challenges as we have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic over the past six months,” Governor Whitmer says. “These are Michiganders who have spent their lives building their businesses and who need our help now more than ever. I am proud to work with Huntington Bank as they continue to provide support to our small-business owners and build strong communities in our state, and I’m committed to continue working on behalf of small-business owners as

we fight back against COVID-19.”

sion to create wealth in the community.

As Detroiters continue to fight against the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have been forced to close its doors resulting in multiple job loses across the city. As a result, the community at large has been hit with an economic downfall.

“When individuals and businesses are given the opportunity to improve their business or help them get the home of their dreams, it helps them build wealth and that’s what stimulates the economy,” Pierce shares. “Everyone deserves that opportunity despite where they’re from.”

“Michigan’s rural small businesses and urban micro businesses have been especially hard hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Michigan’s economy, and minority- and women-owned businesses throughout the state are seeking opportunities to stabilize and thrive,” Pierce said. “Our commitment to Michigan’s small businesses reflects the role they play in driving the state’s economy and the foundation they provide for our economic health.”

For residents of Detroit, the need for additional financial assistance extends beyond the pandemic. In addition to assisting small business owners, the initiative will also aid with homeownership. With the goal of increasing minority homeowners, the initiative is offering multiple products and programs. Whether through purchasing their first homes, or renovating, Huntington Bank is lending a hand.

“We’re extending the loan programs we have today and developing new loan products to increase minority home ownership. Community lending and investing; assisting individuals and businesses around homeownership, economic security,” Pierce explains. “We continue to work with minority contractors in the city of Detroit who are going to go out and renovate these homes in Detroit.”

In addition to promoting the growth of minority home ownership, Huntington is looking to help create economic inclu-

For Huntington, economic inclusion also includes the ability to access capital, food security, and workforce development. For Detroiters looking to launch a small business, or simply open a personal bank account, the implementation of the Michigan Community Plan will work alongside community organizations to create those opportunities.

“Huntington’s extraordinary and timely commitment is welcome news to struggling families and small businesses,” says Hector Hernandez, executive director of Southwest Economic Solutions. “The health and economic crises are disproportionately harming minority communities because of structural inequities in opportunity. Huntington’s community plan takes aim at these inequities by strategically investing in entrepreneurship, homeownership, job training and financial education so that families can build wealth and brighter economic futures.”

For more information on the initiative, how to get involved or apply for funding, Detroiters and residents across Michigan are urged to visit the nearest Huntington Bank branch, visit their website or call your local branch.

“Knowledge is the best way to get the word out,” Pierce says. “We have had outreach to our community partners, churches and the Small Business Association to help get the word out.”

Winning The Future:

What Businesses Must Do To Prepare For 2021 Businesses bolted into 2020 with firm plans and optimistic outlooks.

All that evaporated by mid-March as the focus turned from thriving to surviving for most companies. Now, as this turbulent year enters its final months, a new question lies just over the horizon.

What will 2021 bring and how can businesses be ready?

“The future still seems so uncertain and the end of the pandemic still feels a long way off, but despite that there is a lot businesses can do to prepare for success in 2021,” says Adam Wit-

ty, a successful entrepreneur and the ForbesBooks co-author of Authority Marketing: Your Blueprint to Build Thought Leadership That Grows Business, Attracts Opportunity, and Makes Competition Irrelevant.

“I’m sure 2021 will come with its own unexpected twists and turns, but I am also confident there will be potential.”

All the unknowns make planning a challenge, but Witty says it’s possible to begin gathering hints about how the world will operate going forward.

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Participation From page A-5

and food assistance - all that is subsidized by the federal government and all that is based in part on population,” said Victoria Kovari, Census Director for the City of Detroit.

Freedom to cast a ballot, vote in government elections and be counted is the cornerstone of our democratic society. This duty is a hard-won right and a privilege that too often goes unclaimed by Americans. DEGC encourages all eligible voters to cast their ballots in a safe and responsible manner and respect the rights of others and the law when doing so. Let your voice be heard by participating constructively in the 2020 election and Census.

Winning The Future

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Do Business Forever (StatePoint) The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how business gets done. And when it comes to midsized and small businesses, the importance of investing in new technology, facilitating remote work and maintaining a tech-savvy workforce has never been so clear, according to a new survey.

Conducted by The Harris Poll for CIT Group Inc., a leading national bank focused on empowering businesses and personal savers, the survey of leaders of U.S. middle-market and small businesses is designed to illuminate the intersection of technology and talent.

Compared to last year’s survey, significantly more leaders today believe continuous technological investment is a business requirement.

“The resiliency and flexibility that technology can deliver businesses has been convincingly proven by COVID-19,” says David Harnisch, president of CIT’s Commercial Finance division. “Business leaders have taken that lesson to heart and are focused on making technology a fundamental part of their ‘tomorrow thinking’.”

Most executives surveyed wish that they’d invested even more in technology over the past 12

months. In fact, more than three in four middle market executives believe investments in technology would have helped their company fare better during the pandemic.

For small businesses, roughly half felt similarly.

However, there’s little question how important technology will be going forward, with the majority of respondents saying it’s crucial to future success.

Seemingly determined not to repeat the mistake of under-investing, the majority plan to invest as much or more in their business over the next 12 months as compared to the past year. Only 15% of small businesses say they may invest less this coming year, likely due to financial constraints resulting from the pandemic.

“Small businesses don’t always have the financial resources that larger enterprises often enjoy,” says Ken Martin, managing director of CIT’s Small Business Solutions group. “When investments are imperative, borrowing or leasing may be the right solution to acquiring the technology needed to remain competitive.”

When it comes to these upgrades, investments that make it easier for employees to work remotely are a clear priority. Over

the next 12 months, 71% of middle market executives and 31% of small business leaders who plan to invest will spend on technology that facilitates remote work.

“It’s not just a matter of convenience. Businesses that empower employees to work remotely have a clear competitive advantage,” says Denise Menelly, CIT’s executive vice president and head of Technology and Operations.

This is a trend that’s likely here to stay. Approximately a quarter of small businesses operating remotely expect -- and want -- these changes to remain permanent after COVID-19 subsides, and about 40% of middle market executives expect the same, with some seeing it as a means to grow the company.

However, this digital transformation puts a premium on a tech-savvy workforce able to support customers and collaborate with colleagues remotely. While many believe their current workforce has the skills to keep up, businesses are also substantially more likely than last year to say companies need to focus on hiring tech-savvy talent.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of uncertainty for small and midsized businesses, it has in many ways clarified what’s needed to remain successful in an evolving world.

From page A-5 “You just have to know where to look,” says Witty, who also is the founder and CEO of Advantage|ForbesBooks (www.advantagefamily.com).

He suggests business leaders should: Review what you learned in 2020. Think about what you did this year to maneuver through the hazards that came your way, Witty says. What worked? What didn’t?

What would you do differently? “Use what you’ve learned to get your ducks in order to manage your business in a manner that meets both your and your customers’ needs,” Witty says. “Then, ask yourself what the future may hold and how you would handle whatever comes up.”

Talk to your best customers. Find out what they want and need, and how they anticipate their lives – or businesses – will look in 2021, especially post-pandemic.

“Learn how your product or service will fit into the flow,” Witty says. “Do they want you to continue delivering your product line in some virtual way, or is it important for them to be able to come into your facility for a real sit-down to discuss what they need and view the options in person? Does your solution lie in providing the best of both worlds, offering virtual visits alongside opportunities for physical interaction? Or is the right option something you haven’t yet explored?”

Look at what your competitors are doing. Review how they are reaching customers and clients today – and whether you can glean any insights about what they may do tomorrow, Witty says.

Rethink how to use your marketing dollars. In-person events, such as speaking engagements, trade shows, or conferences where you could network with potential customers were put on hold because of the pandemic.

They might not return all that soon in 2021, so Witty suggests exploring other options for getting the best use out of the dollars that would have been budgeted for those events. That might mean pitching the media more to land radio or TV interviews, or publishing a book that tells your personal or company story and can be given to current or potential clients.

“Can your business handle the unexpected if something you couldn’t possibly anticipate were to arise, as happened in 2020?” Witty asks. “If the answer is yes, chances are you’re ready to play in a post-pandemic world.”

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Spur more than $150 billion in additional public-private venture capital and non-profit lending programs to minority-owned small businesses.

Reform opportunity zones to fulfill their promise.

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BUILD BACK BETTER

JOBS AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY AGENDA

Joe Biden believes we cannot build back better without a major mobilization of effort and resources to advance racial equity across the American economy Ensure all small business relief efforts are specifically designed to aid businesses owned by Black and Brown people.

Spur more than $150 billion in additional public-private venture capital and non-profit lending programs to minority-owned small businesses.

Reform opportunity zones to fulfill their promise.

Ensure his housing plan makes bold investments in homeownership and access to affordable housing for minority families.

Boost retirement security and financial wealth for minority families.

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‘The Mix’: Millennial/Gen ZTalk Show on Fox Soul

By Lindsay Keener

One cast member feels a personal responsibility to represent her generation in a positive light.

Young and determined to speak their minds, the cast of The Mix has something to say, and they want you to listen.

“I want to shed light on the fact that my generation is educated and should be involved in these conversations,” said Dubose. “Especially with the election coming up; a lot of us are turning 18, now we can finally vote. I think it’s important for me to encourage other people my age to have these conversations in their own households and within their own friend groups.”

Described as a “high energy, live millennial/Gen Z, mixed gender talk show where no topic is off-limits,” The Mix is a featured program on Fox Soul, an online streaming service directed at Black viewers.

Aware of his audience and platform, one cast member and Detroit-native say he hopes to showcase Black culture in all its forms.

The Mix, which debuted on Aug. 4, discusses viral trends and breaking news, but one host hopes to dig deeper into further episodes.

“I wanted people to see young kids of color being able to speak openly and freely about anything and everything and not feel like I have to be censored,” said Anton Peeples. “I think, a lot of times, in our culture, especially with Black kids, people have this perception of what we’re supposed to sound like and what we’re supposed to act like. Hopefully, from watching us, those horrible stereotypes will be shattered.”

“I really enjoy talking about topics centered around relationships; we talk about the fun parts of relationships, but I want to talk about the hard parts of relationships - abusive relationships, getting stuck with people because of familiarity. There are things that people need to hear about from other people their age,” said Zonnique.

According to a news release, The Mix fills a void in mainstream media.

“The Mix is a breath of fresh air in the talk space. There is no other talk show featuring Black Gen-Z and millennial men and women leading the conversation and discussing today’s most relevant hot topics for this generation that’s especially engaged in current events.”

Looking to make Fox Soul “the premiere destination for Black culture content,” producers expressed their interest in creating a space for young people to discuss real issues.

The late-night show is produced

by Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris (T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle).

Viewers are welcomed by entertainment veterans as well as fresh faces.

them, the cast actively works to ensure the topics discussed are interesting and relevant.

Zonnique (T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle), Romeo Miller (Ex On The Beach/Peak), Peeples (Mr. Mom), newcomer Jamie DuBose, and Jazz Anderson (T.V. personality & rapper) are the show’s hosts.

“We all are pretty active on social media and what’s going on in the world,” said Zonnique. “We share a group message and, a lot of times, we’ll send a message and say, ‘I think this would be a good thing to talk about’ or ‘this is something important that we have to speak on.’”

Passionate about the world around

Four-time Emmy-nominated producer, Jill King (Rachael Ray, The Real, Steve Harvey, Red Table Talk) will serve as Executive Producer and Showrunner.

Michiganders can catch The Mix at 10:00 p.m. EST via iOS, Android, Apple TV, FireTV, YouTube/FoxSoul, Samsung Plus, Fox Now, Roku, Tubi, Xumo, CaffeineTV, or on the web at foxsoul.tv.

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Celebrates #BeingApartTogether The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is excited to announce a physically-distant but socially-connected fundraiser, #BeingApartTogether, that will provide new and special ways for guests to experience the riverfront. #BeingApartTogether is a celebration of the important role Detroit Riverfront parks play in the community and will provide participants with an opportunity to help support the essential work that the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy does to maintain a safe, clean, beautiful riverfront for all.

“We are excited to announce this opportunity to support our work by #BeingApartTogether and hope the community will embrace it in the same way they have embraced our parks over this last year,” said Cassie Brenske, chief development officer for the Conservancy. “The creativity and hustle from our team that continues to keep the Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut open for all people to enjoy is showing us firsthand how essential these spaces are for healing, exercise and respite for the community.”

As part of this special fundraiser, a free virtual broadcast

of musical performances by local artists along the riverfront will be made available for the community to enjoy on Friday, October 16 on the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s Facebook page. The concert will feature performances from In Transit, Al Bettis, Juuni and New World Soul.

Prior to the 6 p.m. musical performances, Detroit Experience Factory is hosting a free

and engaging virtual tour at 4:30 p.m. for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the past, present and future of the Detroit Riverfront.

Visit detroitriverfront.org/beingaparttogether for registration information Supporters will receive a package curated in partnership with Detroit’s own City Bird that is filled with limited-edition riverfront items, local-

ly-sourced gifts and unique activities for outdoor fun that can be enjoyed from the comfort of their own backyard or during a visit to the riverfront. There will be something for the whole family inside, including a special riverfront throw blanket, a #BeingApartTogether kite, a limited edition enamel camping mug, a Detroit Riverfront knit cap, a DIY kaleidoscope kit, a watercolor postcard set, a grab bag of Detroit- themed items

and more!

The collection of items will be available for purchase through this fall, making it the perfect holiday gift for loved ones. The first round of boxes quickly sold out, but the Conservancy just made a second round of boxes available that it anticipates will sell out as well.

The curated boxes are available for purchase at detroitriverfront.org/BeingApartTogether.

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Biden and Harris

Gets Majestic Support You spued out misinformation and now you are in the grips of COVID-19.

Well, Mr. President, trickery does not work! Ask Rebekah!

Genesis 25:28; Genesis 27:4. Iniquity is trickery, vanity is emptiness.

Rebekah overheard Isaac talking to Esau about making him some stew.

Isaac thought he was going to die and he wanted one more bowl of good savory meat. So, Rebekah decided to out-wit Isaac. What Isaac was about to do was wrong and Rebekah should have confronted him about it; but she resorted to trickery. She called in Jacob and told him to pretend he was Esau. Then she dressed Jacob up to play the part, prepared a spicey dish and sent him in to deceive his father. Rebekah helped Jacob secure the blessing by guile and she reaped emptiness.

The rod of God’s anger fell on both she and Jacob. God does not bless trickery! Esau was going to kill Jacob, but they sent Jacob to Laban home. Rebekah never saw Jacob again.

As for Jacob, it took him twenty years of emptiness to learn that God does not condemn sin in the sinner and then condone it in the saint.

Jacob reaped what he sowed (Proverbs 22:8). “He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.” Iniquity has been sown for over three plus years and this Nation is divided so badly that it will take years to bring sanity back in America. Our leaders have sown the wind but now we are reaping the whirlwind. You will reap what you sow! The chickens have come home to roost. Hatred, crime, crooks and criminals have come to light. The President is the cause!

The Reverend Dr. Cullian W. Hill, who has been preaching for fifty-four years, pastoring fifty years. He is the founder, servant and pastor of Greater Concord Missionary Baptist Church (GCMBC), for forty years.

He and his late wife, Mrs. Lucille Hill are the founders of Commonwealth Community Development Academy (CCDA). Dr. Hill is the founder of Greater Detroit Missionary Baptist District Association. Dr. Hill holds several Honorary Doctor of Divinity and Humane Letters. He’s a graduate of Midwestern Baptist College, 1974. President of the Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship of Detroit and Vicinity, Vice-President of Wolverine State Missionary Baptist Convention, Past President of Wolverine State Congress of Christian Education, Past Devotional Speaker in the National Baptist Congress Minster’s Division of Christian Education for thirty-eight consecutive years, Past Director General and Director of Finance of the Wolverine State Congress.

Dr. Hill is perplexed about the moral and spiritual condition of America. Also, the political climate and tone in America has never plummeted to this degree. In the history of American politic we have never been so divided, so here we are experiencing the Chicken Coming Home to Roost in America. We must recognize the laws of sowing and reaping.

The Chickens Came Home to Roost As I come to us today to share with us about the law of sowing and reaping, it is evident that the President, Donald J. Trump, has sown major misinformation about the coronavirus. For seven months, he has propagated that COVID-19 would go away soon, that it was fake, that there was no need to wear a mask, and most of all, it was like the flu. But seven months later, over two hundred thousand people are dead.

President Trump has sown by thoughts, words and deeds. He has sown worthless information; he has sown the wind! The President’s words have caused fifty percent of Americans not to see the need of wearing masks and protecting their fellow- citizens! President Trump did not realize that when you plow iniquity and sow wickedness, you reap the same. He criticized Vice-President Biden for wearing a mask.

But Thursday night the chickens came home to roost. After Hope Hicks came down with COVID-19, he and the first lady tested positive with the virus. On his way to Walter Reed Hospital, he came out of the White House wearing a mask. Look at the individuals that have died due to Trump’s ill-responsibility as President of these United States of America.

His words discourage people from listening to the expert scientists concerning COVID-19. Behind the scene President Trump is endeavoring to destroy social security, the Affordable Care Act, which is referred to as Obamacare, sending out stimulus checks 25 days before the election on November 03, 2020, of which I believe he is trying to buy the election and working vigorously to destroy the mail in ballots process by removing the mailboxes, hindering the ballots to be delivered through the mail and encouraging people to vote twice, compromising the voting process.

At President Trump’s rallies, he encouraged his supporters not to wear a mask and not to practice social distancing. But the lack of practicing social distancing and the wearing of masks at his rallies cost Herman Cain his life. But today, the chickens have come home to roost. He has tested positive. Now that the chickens have come to roost, what will his supporters say now? President Trump has been sowing unto the flesh for a long time. But he forgot what the Word said. “For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting (Galatians 6:8). The prophet Hosea said about Israel, “For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up (Hosea 8:7). Hosea 8:8 – Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure. There is no pleasure in President Trump’s vessel now that it has contracted COVID-19. We never will know how many people died of COVID-19 because they followed President Trump’s example. But one thing we do know, there are many who can’t sleep now because they don’t know if they are infected. Mr. President, you have sown the wind and the Word of God says: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap (Galatians 6:7). Now you know how it is to have the symptoms.

You told this Nation that COVID-19 was fake, it was a hoax, it was going away soon and now look at the White House and all across America.

The surge is on and it’s all because you would not allow the scientists and experts to do their jobs. But the chickens have come home to roost.

The chickens have come home to roost! America, many have experienced the chickens coming home to roost. Many have sown the wind and have reap the whirlwind. Marriages have been broken up because of sowing the wind, lives have been destroyed because they sowed the wind, nations have fallen because they sowed the wind, the three branches of our government has sown the wind and now they are reaping the whirlwind. Even the church has sown to the wind and it is reaping the whirlwind. They have allowed too much of the world to penetrate its godly standards.

There are many examples in the word of God that speaks to us about nations sowing to the wind and reaping the whirlwind such as Rome, Greece, Babylon and Egypt. Also many individuals that sowed to the wind and they reaped the whirlwind. Didn’t David sow to the wind and reap the whirlwind. Did not Ahab and Jezebel sow to the wind and reap the whirlwind? Well; America has sown to the wind and now she is reaping the whirlwind. The lifestyles of many are sowing to the wind, drugs, alcohol, same sex marriage, now it’s not marriage anymore, its partners.

Its not much church attendance anymore, its bars, nightclubs and dens of iniquities. O’ America, the call to repentance just went out! I got to let it out now; I can’t hold it any longer. O’ praise His holy name!

Well; America Thursday the chickens came home to roost. Pandemic struck the White House! The list is too long to name them. But to see President Donald J. Trump walk out of the White House with mask on and board the helicopter on his way to Walter Reed Hospital it was a fact that COVID-19 had struck. The leader of America, the free world, the lying leader of America, even taking experimental drugs, in the grip of COVID-19, that was going away soon, and now several of his top aids are infected with the virus as many of them went against the scientific experts causing COVID-19 to spread like wildfire across America. America what else will it take to convince many of you that President, Donald J. Trump is too dangerous and emotional impaired, and mentally unfit, as well as, psychologically deficient to return to the White House. Also, its too many individuals that have Trump idisis. They have been bamboozled. They have the Trump spell on them. Wake up America; you must come to your senses and do the right thing. If you want this country and the future of our young people to be safe, then put Former Vice-President Joe Biden and Senate Kamala Harris in the White House. Trumps mental state, I believe, is only going to get worse. Anyone that tells people to drink poison and then take unproven vaccine himself has already put our nation in a peril that is unspeakable. He has proven in my estimation, that he will do anything to get reelected to the presidency of these United States of America. President Trump refuses to take a stand against the White Supremacists and other hate groups. As a matter of fact, he encourages groups and individuals to break the law. He has destroyed the rule of law, he has destroyed the respect of the CDC, the FBI, the CIA and now he and the Senate want to cripple our Supreme Court. America, how much more will you take before it is eternally too late to save our nation? Rise up America! You can see Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham and Vice President Mike Pence have lost their manhood; and now the Republican Party will stand by and allow this nation to be destroyed. It’s up to us, sensible people to save America!

Dr. Cullian W. Hill, President of Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship of Detroit & Vicinity and Dr. Wallace Mills President of Baptist & Missionary Educational State Convention of Michigan Is encouraging this nation, Blacks, White, Latinos, and others that it has no choice but to support Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris to be President and Vice President of these United States of America. Michigan, we must make sure at all cost that Biden and Harris win Michigan thumbs up. We are requesting pastors to share with your members, associates, friends, family members and others. Please go to the voting polls. We have witnessed Donald Trump and his base spreading COVID-19 throughout America. As late as this week, America saw and witnessed him leaving Walter Reed Hospital in an armored vehicle with two secret service men in that SUV exposing them to the killer COVID-19. It’s no secret that President Trump does not value anyone’s life but his. Then he leaves the hospital at prime time (6:30 p.m.), returns to the White House, enters the White House still infected with COVID-19 removes his mask and contaminated the White House. 20 individuals of his staff have been infected because he not does value their lives. So, Dr. Cullian W. Hill and Dr. Wallace Mills is saying to the brethren’s and the pastor’s over these next 20 days lets become tenacious in promoting the electing of Biden and Harris to become president of these United States of America. We, Hill and Mills are encouraging other nationalities to join us in our efforts to remove this cancer, this infectious individual from the White House. America, if the Blacks, Whites, Latinos and others join hand and hand, mind to mind, race to race on November 03, 2020, there is no doubt in our minds Biden and Harris will be our President and Vice- President.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFP for No. 21-3268 for Uniform rental & laundry service. RFP forms may be obtained beginning October 14, 2020 from http://www.mitn.info. RFP is due by 3:00 PM ET, November 5, 2020

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HIGHLAND PARK: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a General Election will be held in the City of Highland Park on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following polling locations: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 & 4 Precinct 5 Precinct 6

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President/Vice President Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) - Incumbent Position United States Senator Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) - Non-Incumbent Position Representative in Congress (13th District) Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) - Incumbent Position Partial Term Representative in State Legislature (7th District) Ending 01/01/2023 Member of the State Board of Education Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent Position Regent of the University of Michigan Board Member Highland Park School District Trustee of Michigan State University Governor of Wayne State University Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds Wayne County Commissioner 3rd District Justice of Supreme Court Judge of Court of Appeals (1st District) - Incumbent Position

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFP for No. 21-3279 for On Board Digital Display Screens.

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Candidates are required to have: • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire, Public or Business Administration or a related field.

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Five years of experience as a chief officer is preferred, but not required. National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer and Chief Fire Officer Accreditation preferred.

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• Must currently have and maintain the following certifications, or the highest level of certification required to maintain the certification series: Fire Officer I certification; Michigan or National Registry EMT-Basic; NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 (within 60 days of appointment).

Starting salary is $92,325-$115,301 (DOQE), with excellent benefits.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given, that the City of Highland Park will be conducting a Public Accuracy Test for the General Election being held on Tuesday, November 3 2020. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s training room (lower level) located: Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Complex 12050 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, MI 48203 The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.

BRENDA GREEN CITY CLERK CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Owner, the River Rouge Housing Commission, will receive Proposals for UPCS Inspections. Electronic documents may be obtained beginning October 12, 2020 @ www.riverrougehousing.com.

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Eboni Nugin, Executive Director /Contracting Officer River Rouge Housing Commission 180 Visger Road River Rouge, Ml. 48218 Withdrawal of Bids: A bidder may withdraw its bid, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for opening bids.

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LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) is considered “bad” cholesterol because it contributes to fat buildup in the arteries while HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) is considered “good” cholesterol as it can carry LDL cholesterol away from the arteries to be broken down and passed from the body.

The LDL cholesterol level is important to monitor and is optimal when it is less than 100 for otherwise healthy people, according to the American Heart Association, which recommends adults age 20 or older should have their cholesterol and other risk factors checked every 4-6 years by their primary care physician with a simple blood test. Cholesterol management is not one size fits all, so those who have already experienced a heart attack or stroke, or have family history of high cholesterol, may need to have their cholesterol levels and risk factors checked more often and may need to make lifestyle changes or take prescribed medication to help manage cholesterol levels.

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FANNIE FANNIE LOU LOU HAMER HAMER POLITICAL POLITICAL ACTION ACTION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE 2020 2020 GENERAL GENERAL ELECTION ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS ENDORSEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 “I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!”

– Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

“I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!” – Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

Yvette McElroy Anderson Director YvetteField McElroy Anderson Field Director

PROPOSALS SECTION PROPOSALS SECTION STATE PROPOSAL 20-1 STATE PROPOSAL 20-1

Joseph R. Biden Joseph R. Biden President

Gary Peters Gary Peters U.S. Senator

President

U.S. Senator

Kamala D. Harris Kamala D. Harris Vice President

Brenda Lawrence

Lawrence 14thBrenda Congressional District 14th Congressional District

Vice President

13th CONGRESSIONAL 13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DISTRICT Rashida Tlaib Rashida Tlaib

STATE BOARDS STATE BOARDS

Member of the State Board Member the State Board ofof Education of Education Ellen Cogen Lipton Ellen Cogen Lipton Jason Strayhorn Jason Strayhorn Regent of U of M Regent of U of M Shauna Ryder Diggs Shauna Ryder Diggs Mark Bernstein Mark Bernstein Trustee of Michigan State Trustee University of Michigan State University Rema Ella Vassar Rema Vassar BrianElla Mosallam Brian Mosallam Governor of Wayne State Governor of Wayne State University University Shirley Stancato Shirley Stancato Eva Garza Dewaelsche Eva Garza Dewaelsche

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and A proposed constitutional to allow money fromin oilstate and gas mining on state-ownedamendment lands to continue to be collected gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, funds land and protection and creation and maintenance of parks, naturefor areas, public recreation facilities; and to describe how nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent. money in those state funds can be spent.

STATE PROPOSAL 20-2 STATE PROPOSAL 20-2

WAYNE COUNTY WAYNE COUNTY

A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications. communications.

Vote YES

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Kym L. Worthy Kym L. Worthy

Vote YES

WAYNE COUNTY CLERK WAYNE COUNTY CLERK Cathy M. Garrett Cathy M. Garrett

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER Eric R. Sabree Eric R. Sabree

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Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed Pursuant to state law,will theberevenue raised byWayne the proposed enhancement millage collected by the County enhancement millage will be collected by the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public school districts including eligible public school constituent public school districts including eligible public school academies within the boundaries of Wayne County Regional academies boundaries of pupil Wayne County Regional Educational within Servicethe Agency based on membership count.

Educational Service Agency based on pupil membership count.

NON-PARTISAN SECTION NON-PARTISAN SECTION JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT Bridget Mary McCormack Bridget Mary McCormack Elizabeth Welch Elizabeth Welch JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS Karen Fort Hood Karen Fort Hood

Vote YES Vote YES

JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUIT COURT Chandra W. Baker Chandra Baker Shakira Lynn W. Hawkins Shakira Lynn Hawkins

ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly and yielded up her life to support social, economic Fannie Lou Hamer tirelessly and yielded up her lifeMississippi to supporttosocial, economic and political issues worked that impacted African Americans from Michigan.

This

LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS LOCAL SCHOOL MEMBERS Iris A. Taylor BOARD (Incumbent) Iris A. Taylor (Incumbent) Sonya Mays Sonya Mays (Incumbent) Misha Stallworth Misha Stallworth (Incumbent)

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and political issues that impacted African from Mississippi Michigan.

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We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who We committed to supporting candidates for federal, and localissues offices who haveare evidenced a constructive progressive position on key state issues.

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Vote Vote NO NO

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Barry Brown, Treasurer • Yvette McElroy Anderson, Field Director.

Barry Brown, Treasurer • Yvette McElroy Anderson, Field Director.

FANNIE LOU HAMER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!” – Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

Yvette McElroy Anderson Field Director

PROPOSALS SECTION STATE PROPOSAL 20-1

Joseph R. Biden

Gary Peters

President

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent.

BUILD BACK BETTER U.S. Senator

Kamala D. Harris Vice President

Brenda Lawrence

Vote NO

14th Congressional District

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WAYNE COUNTY

13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rashida Tlaib

STATE PROPOSAL 20-2

A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic Kym L. Worthy are incarceratedcommunications. in the United States – and too

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Today, too many people Vote YES WAYNE COUNTY CLERK manyBOARDS of them are black and brown. As President, Joe Biden will strengthen STATE Cathy M. Garrett America’s commitment to justice and reform our criminal justice system.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL Member of the State Board of Education

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER

Eric R. Sabree REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL Ellen Cogen Lipton will take bold Joe Biden action to reduce our prison population, Jason Strayhorn NON-PARTISAN SECTION Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed create a more just society, and make our communities safer enhancement millage will be collected by the Wayne County JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT

Regent of U of M

Bridget Mary McCormack Shauna Ryder Diggs Elizabeth Welch Expand and use the power of the U.S. Mark Bernstein

Justice Department to address systemic JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS misconduct in police departments and Trustee of prosecutors’ Michigan State offices.

Karen Fort Hood University

JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUITon COURT Rema Ella Vassar Establish an independent TaskForce Brian Mosallam Prosecutorial Discretion. Chandra W. Baker Shakira Lynn Hawkins

Invest educational opportunity for all.

Governor of Waynein State

LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Iris A. Taylor (Incumbent) Eliminate mandatory minimums.

Shirley Stancato Sonya Mays (Incumbent) Eva Garza Dewaelsche Misha Stallworth (Incumbent) University

Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public schoolthe districts including eligible Decriminalize use of cannabis andpublic school academies within the boundaries ofprior Wayne County Regional automatically expunge all cannabis Educational Service Agency based on pupil membership count. use convictions.

End the criminalization of poverty, including ending cash bail.

Vote YES

ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER

EndFannie theLou federal government’s use of Hamer worked tirelessly and yielded up her life to support social, economic private prisons. and political issues that impacted African Americans from Mississippi to Michigan. This Political Action Committee maintains that same tradition of activism and dedication.

Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977

We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who have evidenced a constructive progressive position on key issues. These issues impact our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed.

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Visit joebiden.com/justice to learn more

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FANNIE FANNIE LOU LOU HAMER HAMER POLITICAL POLITICAL ACTION ACTION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE 2020 2020 GENERAL GENERAL ELECTION ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS ENDORSEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 “I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!”

– Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

“I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!” – Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

Yvette McElroy Anderson Director YvetteField McElroy Anderson Field Director

PROPOSALS SECTION PROPOSALS SECTION STATE PROPOSAL 20-1 STATE PROPOSAL 20-1

Joseph R. Biden Joseph R. Biden President

Gary Peters Gary Peters U.S. Senator

President

U.S. Senator

Kamala D. Harris Kamala D. Harris Vice President

Brenda Lawrence

Lawrence 14thBrenda Congressional District 14th Congressional District

Vice President

13th CONGRESSIONAL 13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DISTRICT Rashida Tlaib Rashida Tlaib

STATE BOARDS STATE BOARDS

Member of the State Board Member the State Board ofof Education of Education Ellen Cogen Lipton Ellen Cogen Lipton Jason Strayhorn Jason Strayhorn Regent of U of M Regent of U of M Shauna Ryder Diggs Shauna Ryder Diggs Mark Bernstein Mark Bernstein Trustee of Michigan State Trustee University of Michigan State University Rema Ella Vassar Rema Vassar BrianElla Mosallam Brian Mosallam Governor of Wayne State Governor of Wayne State University University Shirley Stancato Shirley Stancato Eva Garza Dewaelsche Eva Garza Dewaelsche

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and A proposed constitutional to allow money fromin oilstate and gas mining on state-ownedamendment lands to continue to be collected gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, funds land and protection and creation and maintenance of parks, naturefor areas, public recreation facilities; and to describe how nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent. money in those state funds can be spent.

STATE PROPOSAL 20-2 STATE PROPOSAL 20-2

WAYNE COUNTY WAYNE COUNTY

A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications. communications.

Vote YES

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Kym L. Worthy Kym L. Worthy

Vote YES

WAYNE COUNTY CLERK WAYNE COUNTY CLERK Cathy M. Garrett Cathy M. Garrett

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER Eric R. Sabree Eric R. Sabree

REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed Pursuant to state law,will theberevenue raised byWayne the proposed enhancement millage collected by the County enhancement millage will be collected by the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public school districts including eligible public school constituent public school districts including eligible public school academies within the boundaries of Wayne County Regional academies boundaries of pupil Wayne County Regional Educational within Servicethe Agency based on membership count.

Educational Service Agency based on pupil membership count.

NON-PARTISAN SECTION NON-PARTISAN SECTION JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT Bridget Mary McCormack Bridget Mary McCormack Elizabeth Welch Elizabeth Welch JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS Karen Fort Hood Karen Fort Hood

Vote YES Vote YES

JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUIT COURT Chandra W. Baker Chandra Baker Shakira Lynn W. Hawkins Shakira Lynn Hawkins

ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly and yielded up her life to support social, economic Fannie Lou Hamer tirelessly and yielded up her lifeMississippi to supporttosocial, economic and political issues worked that impacted African Americans from Michigan.

This

LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS LOCAL SCHOOL MEMBERS Iris A. Taylor BOARD (Incumbent) Iris A. Taylor (Incumbent) Sonya Mays Sonya Mays (Incumbent) Misha Stallworth Misha Stallworth (Incumbent)

Remember to just fill in the ovals on the ballot.

Remember to just fill in the ovals on the ballot.

Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977 Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977

? ?

and political issues that impacted African from Mississippi Michigan.

This Political Action Committee maintains thatAmericans same tradition of activismtoand dedication.

Political Action Committee maintains that same tradition of activism and dedication.

We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who We committed to supporting candidates for federal, and localissues offices who haveare evidenced a constructive progressive position on key state issues.

These impact have evidenced a constructive progressive position on key issues.

These issues impact our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed. our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed.

Paid for by the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee • P.O. Box 21940 • Detroit, MI 48221-0940 • www.flhpac.org Paid for by the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee • P.O. Box 21940 • Detroit, MI 48221-0940 • www.flhpac.org

Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony Founder

Vote Vote NO NO

• •

Barry Brown, Treasurer • Yvette McElroy Anderson, Field Director.

Barry Brown, Treasurer • Yvette McElroy Anderson, Field Director.

FANNIE LOU HAMER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!” – Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

Yvette McElroy Anderson Field Director

PROPOSALS SECTION STATE PROPOSAL 20-1

Joseph R. Biden

Gary Peters

President

A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent.

BUILD BACK BETTER U.S. Senator

Kamala D. Harris Vice President

Brenda Lawrence

Vote NO

14th Congressional District

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WAYNE COUNTY

13th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rashida Tlaib

STATE PROPOSAL 20-2

A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic Kym L. Worthy are incarceratedcommunications. in the United States – and too

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Today, too many people Vote YES WAYNE COUNTY CLERK manyBOARDS of them are black and brown. As President, Joe Biden will strengthen STATE Cathy M. Garrett America’s commitment to justice and reform our criminal justice system.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL Member of the State Board of Education

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER

Eric R. Sabree REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL Ellen Cogen Lipton will take bold Joe Biden action to reduce our prison population, Jason Strayhorn NON-PARTISAN SECTION Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed create a more just society, and make our communities safer enhancement millage will be collected by the Wayne County JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT

Regent of U of M

Bridget Mary McCormack Shauna Ryder Diggs Elizabeth Welch Expand and use the power of the U.S. Mark Bernstein

Justice Department to address systemic JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS misconduct in police departments and Trustee of prosecutors’ Michigan State offices.

Karen Fort Hood University

JUDGE OF 3rd CIRCUITon COURT Rema Ella Vassar Establish an independent TaskForce Brian Mosallam Prosecutorial Discretion. Chandra W. Baker Shakira Lynn Hawkins

Invest educational opportunity for all.

Governor of Waynein State

LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Iris A. Taylor (Incumbent) Eliminate mandatory minimums.

Shirley Stancato Sonya Mays (Incumbent) Eva Garza Dewaelsche Misha Stallworth (Incumbent) University

Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public schoolthe districts including eligible Decriminalize use of cannabis andpublic school academies within the boundaries ofprior Wayne County Regional automatically expunge all cannabis Educational Service Agency based on pupil membership count. use convictions.

End the criminalization of poverty, including ending cash bail.

Vote YES

ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER

EndFannie theLou federal government’s use of Hamer worked tirelessly and yielded up her life to support social, economic private prisons. and political issues that impacted African Americans from Mississippi to Michigan. This Political Action Committee maintains that same tradition of activism and dedication.

Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977

We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who have evidenced a constructive progressive position on key issues. These issues impact our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed.

?

Visit joebiden.com/justice to learn more

Remember to just fill in the ovals on the ballot.

Paid for by the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee • P.O. Box 21940 • Detroit, MI 48221-0940 • www.flhpac.org

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PAID FOR BY BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT

Barry Brown, Treasurer • Yvette McElroy Anderson, Field Director.

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