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Detroit Branch NAACP Ready to host the 110th NAACP National Convention

The Detroit Branch NAACP is gearing up for the 110th NAACP National Convention. Detroit will host the NAACP Convention from July 20-24 at Cobo Conference Center sponsored by Chemical Bank. The 110th NAACP National Convention will bring over 10,000 local and national members, supporters, youth activists, legislators, business leaders and celebrities into the heart of Detroit.

The 110th NAACP National Convention is expected to bring $11 million dollars to the Metro Detroit community. The theme for this year’s Convention is “When We Fight We Win.” The five-day conference will feature inspiring keynotes from NAACP leadership, leading Presidential candidates, CEOs, civil rights and faith leaders, and media influencers.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Dakkota Integrated Systems President and CEO Andra Rush, and others announce the transformation of the former Kettering High School into a auto supplier plant.

Special Plans for the K: Former Kettering High School Will Be Turned Into an Auto Supplier Plant

By Branden Hunter Detroit Branch NAACP Leadership Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President and Kamilia Landrum, Executive Director, making preparations for the 110th NAACP National Convention taking place July 20-24, 2019 at Cobo Conference Center.

The 110th NAACP National Convention will kick-off Saturday, July 20 with the opening of the 50th Annual NAACP Experience featuring exhibits, authors’ and health pavilion and retail vendors.

Additionally, on Saturday, there will be a special College Fair and Historical Scavenger Hunt from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and a Welcome Concert featuring Tamia, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, 313 Detroit Experience, DJ Mal-Ski and the Mosaic Youth Group beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Beacon Park.

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Detroit Kettering High School, opened in 1965 to ease the overcrowding of Eastern and Denby high schools and to educate auto worker families, was named after Charles Franklin Kettering, an automotive engineer best known for designing the modern electrical starter, and co-founding DELCO. Kettering High closed in 2012 and was left vacant for scrappers, vandals and squatters to exploit.

Now, the area is getting new life, with Michigan-based automotive supplier Dakkota Integrated Systems announcing plans to purchase the 32 acres housing the vacant high school and Rose Elementary School from the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) for $2.6 million. Dakkota plans to raze the schools and build a $55 million, 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility which would create 625 jobs. Dakkota is a supplier for the Jeep factory that Fiat Chrysler plans at the Mack II engine plant three miles away.

“This has been a long abandoned and neglected site that has long been a drain on Detroit Public Schools,” said Mayor Mike Duggan to a small group gathered in front of Kettering during the official

announcement. “As soon as we finished the FCA deal, we immediately got to work to bring suppliers to the area. Thanks to Andra Rush and Dakkota, we’re announcing one of the first, which will bring hundreds more jobs to the east side.”

Dakkota has committed to recruiting from the Detroit at Work priority application list at its new facility. Returning citizens also will have an opportunity to participate in the entire job application process, since Dakkota’s job application “bans the box,” deleting the question that asks whether an applicant has been convicted of a felony.

“We’re excited to bring good manufacturing jobs to the east side of Detroit,” said Rush, Dakkota Integrated Systems CEO and president. “Our mission is to profitably create jobs and develop top talent, all while exceeding our customers’ expectations. We’re so proud to support FCA, provide employment opportunities in Detroit, and showcase world-class quality auto parts built by hardworking Detroiters. We appreciate the mayor and his team for helping us make this happen.

This is a win for all parties.”

When Dakkota opens its application process, it will interview first from a list of Detroiters who have registered through Detroit at Work, before engaging

the public. For applicants to get on the priority list, they must live in the city of Detroit, meet Dakkota’s job criteria, and attend a Detroit at Work Job Readiness Event. Detroiters can pre-register now at http://www.detroitatwork.com/dakkota to attend a Job Readiness Event.

“I was saddened when the flight out of Detroit happened due to the decline in the economy, as that is what caused the school to close. I understood, as I was one of the many people that left,” said Alycia Warren, who graduated from Kettering in 1985. “But I was glad when I saw the articles that the school grounds were going to be utilized for something that may revitalize the area. Bringing a large supplier back to the area would mean stores and restaurants would need to come back to service the employees there, and that may also provide jobs for the residents in the immediate area or bring people back to the area due to there being jobs. I absolutely love the idea and hope more large companies follow suit.”

Kettering sits directly on the corner of Van Dyke and I-94 and has been deemed an eyesore, with overgrown shrubs and weeds covering parts of the building, the parking lot, and gathering areas. Vandals

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Should Kirsten Gillibrand’s Inconsistency Concern Black Voters The Senator and Presidential Hopeful brings her Message to Michigan

By Eli H. Day Special to the Chronicle

New York Senator and Presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand held court last week in the chapel of Birmingham Unitarian Church, a social justice ministry in the high-income suburb just mere miles and, to risk a cliché, a world apart, from Detroit.

The stop was just one of many along Gillibrand’s “Broken Promises” tour which sweeps through the handful of Midwestern states that Obama won twice and Clinton lost in 2016 — Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

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Any candidate who expects “to beat President Trump,” Gillibrand told reporters outside of her campaign bus with the words “HE BROKE IT. WE’LL FIX IT” scrawled across its side, “You need to win this community

and communities like it across America. Especially in states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.”

Gillibrand plans to highlight a simple reality: Trump pledged that long-neglected corners of the region would soon see a

parade of economic triumphs. It was with these suffering corners in mind, after all, that Trump laid it on thick in his inaugural address, casting an eye towards the “rusted-out factories scattered like tombstones across the landscape of our nation” and promising to “bring back our jobs” and

“our wealth” and “our dreams” such that even “a child born in the urban sprawl of Detroit” would “never be ignored again.”

Yet on issue after issue, many of those children, their parents, and their communities are still

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being strangled by economic hardship. Poverty remains deep, widespread and hellish for those trapped in it. Forty-three percent of Americans are either “poor or low-income” according to the Institute for Policy Studies, and just last year, a UN Human Rights investigator concluded that the Trump administration has pursued a policy of “punishing and imprisoning the poor.” Meanwhile, wages have only increased meaningfully in cities and states that have raised their minimum wages, and despite growth in some pockets of the region, manufacturing jobs have yet to come “roaring back to life” as Trump promised.

Across the hour-long town hall, Gillibrand cover a decent-sized landscape of voter concerns: gun control, criminal justice reform, reproductive freedom, climate devastation, the role of faith in politics and more.

Yet the question for Gillibrand is the same one that haunts many of the Democratic hopefuls: with the line of candidates wrapping around the corner for their shot at the nomination, how do you distinguish yourself from the pack?

For her part, Gillibrand has promised to champion a chain of progressive policies if elected, from sweeping campaign finance reform to a Family Bill of Rights. This is hardly surprising in an increasingly progressive political universe, to which the Democratic Party has been dragged kicking and screaming by the sneak-attack success of Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign and waves of

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As others have pointed out, many of the banner ideas Gillibrand is now promoting have either already been hoisted by rivals in the field — Sanders and Elizabeth Warren especially — or would surely fall under separate banners they’ve raised elsewhere. While Sanders and Warren both have major blemishes of their own, each has a long record of reliable progressive leadership, including times when their priorities have been deeply unpopular with the Democratic Party’s power elite.

It’s on this question of consistency that voters may find Gillibrand severely lacking. Across the campaign trail and in Friday’s town hall, Gillibrand has pitched herself as uniquely qualified to defeat Trump as one of few Democrats “who has run and won in a...deeply red district,” a shout out to her successful 2006 bid for New York’s 20th Congressional District, which Republicans had held for nearly 30 years.

She goes on to imply that

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she triumphed because she “ran on progressive issues” like “getting the troops out of Iraq and Medicare for all.”

What goes unsaid are the other enormous pillars on which that campaign stood, notably her open hostility to the lives of undocumented people in order to prove herself tough on immigration.

Gillibrand has since reversed course (though it came in anticipation of her appointment to statewide office in 2009), confessing that she now feels “ashamed” of those old positions from a time when, as Politico reports, she “‘didn’t care’ about the needs of diverse Americans.”

This evolution of expediency might be of little concern to the high-income white voters in places like Birmingham.

But it is precisely the sort of thing that might understandably worry long-struggling communities in other “diverse” corners of the country, like Detroit.

It’s worth remembering, and relentlessly repeating, that black voters are among the most economically progressive in the nation. And it’s important to remember that not only did Trump win enough former Obama voters to clinch victory in 2016, but as Malaika Jabali persuasively argues in Current Affairs, Democrats also failed miserably at inspiring many Midwestern voters of color to turn out by not offering them a clear and compelling vision for how they planned to improve their material lives.

Gillibrand has a handful of ideas that would accomplish that around the edges, and has even spoken movingly about racial justice, but it isn’t a sweeping platform on the scale that outfits like the Movement for Black Lives has demanded. It’s worth asking whether nominating a candidate with such a flimsy record

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Southwest Michigan Agape Jurisdiction Holy Convocation Summit Convenes Bishop P.A. Brooks, Interim Prelate and the delegates of the Southwest Michigan Agape Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will gather in their Holy Convocation Summit on July 26, 27, and 28, 2019, at New St. Paul Tabernacle COGIC, 15340 Bishop P.A. Brooks Drive, Detroit, MI 48223.

at 10 AM. Classes will center on the Sunday, July 28th lesson. The Pastors and Elders Council convenes at 12 Noon and Youth Day services start at 6 PM. The day will conclude with evening worship. The gospel messenger will be Superintendent Willie Johnson of New Creation COGIC.

Supervisor Loretta Hogan Whitsett and the women of Agape, will spearhead the Women’s Day services starting at 10 AM on Friday, July 26. The evening worship speaker is Superintendent Darin Burns of Downriver Christian Center COGIC. The Evangelism Department will conclude the night with “Revival Fire”.

Official Day of the meeting is Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 4 PM. Bishop Designate Clyde Jones, Jr. will bring the gospel message. The pre-musical is Sunday, July 21st, at 4PM at New Christ Temple COGIC, 10001 Hayes St., Detroit, MI. Services will be streamed live on facebook/theagapebroadcastnetwork.

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New Supplier Facility From page A-1 and scrappers have torn down the protective fence around the school and a number of doors have been pried open.

The Leroy Bouguard football field, baseball diamond, and basketball court are no longer in use either. But the iconic large blue Kettering “K” along Van Dyke is expected to survive demolition and existing park equipment will be moved to a new site. That piece of news excites former Kettering Pioneers.

“I think it was a good decision to revamp Kettering. The land is valuable, the community has a low economic status, and a move had to be made,” said Zach Carr, who played football at Kettering from 1999-2002. “I’m glad the community is getting a boost. Now, for those in the Van Dyke and I-94 area, there is no excuse for you not to have a job. Manufacturing plants are right in that area.

“I’m all for doing things to create jobs and provide our people with the means to do better. For years, Kettering has been an eyesore for the community, but with so much history there, I hate to see it go. I did hear that they were keeping the big blue “K” in from of the school, so at least I can show my kids where I went to high school.”

In March of 2014, DPSCD announced that Kettering would be converted into an urban farm called the Kettering Urban Agricultural Campus that would provide fresh food to local schools. Some early site preparation work was completed, but the entire project, estimated to cost $30 million, never manifested, mainly due to the school district’s financial crisis. Some community leaders said they would have liked to have seen Ket-

tering transformed back into a school or something else that directly impacts the neighborhood.

“As far as placing another plant in the area, I’m not sure that was the best solution,” said Anthony Lamb, who attended both Rose and Kettering. “We have no high school in the immediate area, with Southeastern being miles away, and Crockett closing as well in 2012. The city just opened the Flex-N-Gate plant just over the bridge. But not one school has opened. I do believe, though, that tearing it down is a better solution than having the building abandoned, causing further blight to the area.”

Dakkota plans to start work on the plant this fall, pending City Council approval to zoning changes, from residential to manufacturing classification.

The project’s incentive package will also need to be approved by the City Council. Rush said her company plans to have the facility partially opened by the spring and fully operational by late 2020.

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vendors stationed in Spirit Plaza. On Tuesday, July 23 the National NAACP Diversity Career Fair will be held from 12-6 p.m. featuring over 30 local and national companies seeking employees.

Detroit is home to the largest NAACP Branch in the Association. This is the eighth time Detroit has hosted the NAACP Convention.

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NAACP Sponsors Free Family Festival Celebrating the James H. Cole Home for Funerals Centennial Anniversary The James H. Cole Home for Funerals has announced that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has signed on as the title sponsor of a free family festival in recognition of the funeral home’s centennial anniversary. The festival will take place on Sunday, July 21, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A fourth-generation family business, the James H. Cole Home for Funerals turns 100 years old in 2019. In recognition of the business’ 100 years of service to the community, it is holding a number of celebratory events throughout the year. The free #Cole100 Family Festival is open to the public and will be held on the grounds of the business’ flagship location at 2624 W. Grand Boulevard.

“We’re proud to be a part of recognizing the James H. Cole Home for Funerals and the 10 decades of compassionate care it has delivered to families in and around Detroit,” says NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “We look forward to celebrating a true Detroit icon at this family friendly event.”

The festival will feature live performances by Apollo winner Cam Anthony, “The Voice” contestant Beth Manley, and Grammy-nominated performer Dwele.

“As a native Detroiter, I’m honored to perform at an event celebrating a truly great family and the business it has built in our great city” says Dwele. “It will be a party to remember.”

Other festival attractions will include hip hop aerobics with DJ Jewels Baby and trap yoga with Lisa Hillary. Henry Ford Health System will be offering free blood pressure checks and BMI monitoring in its health pavilion. The festival will also feature many child friendly attractions including carnival games, a train, a petting zoo, face painting, and a performance by Fresh the Clownsss.

All attendees will be invited to enjoy the sweets and savories of local food trucks.

“We’re honored that the NAACP is recognizing our work in the community by serving as the host of the family festival,” says Karla Cole Green, James H. Cole Home for Funerals President.

“This event offers an opportunity for us to thank our fellow community members for their continued support of our business.”

About James H. Cole Home for Funerals In 1919, James H. Cole, Sr. embarked upon a business that would remain in his family for generations to come. Cole founded a funeral home that would service local Detroiters in need of funeral services. The family’s strong emphasis on compassion and service fueled the growth of the business. Today, the Cole family operates two Detroit-based locations.

In 1950, Cole Sr. was joined in business by his son, James H. Cole Jr. Cole Jr., who in 1980 welcomed his youngest daughter, Karla M. Cole - Green to the family business. Mrs. Cole’s two sons, Antonio and Brice Green, joined the business in 2007. Today, the James H. Cole Home for Funerals holds the distinction of being the oldest Black-owned funeral home in the city of Detroit. For more information on the James H. Cole Home for Funerals, visit http://www. jameshcole.com.

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Detroit Rallies in national Lights for Liberty day of action Activists protest inhumane detention of asylum seekers, demand their release A coalition of organizations gathered in Detroit for a demonstration and march to protest the inhumane treatment of migrants and their children. They gathered outside the Rosa Parks Federal Building with music and dance. Speakers demanded an end to the unconscionable detention of migrants in U.S concentration camps that has already left six children dead.

“I see many parallels today, to the roundups of immigrants here to the roundups of Jews by the Germans and the French police in World War II,” said Rene Lichtman, a survivor of the Holocaust. “the malnutrition, the horrific camp conditions, lack of sanitation and worst of all, the separation of children from a parent. These conditions were intentional then and now, to break the children, to torture us and to kill us by neglect.”

After Trump administration tried to argue that children didn’t need soap and toothpaste for essential hygiene, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report revealing that in some cases, as many as 900 migrants were held in facilities designed for a maximum of 125. And despite the Supreme Court ordered Flores Agreement that limits the time minors can be held in detention to 72 hours, some had been living in these conditions for over a month.

“I am working with another family with a 4-yearold who was separated from his parents for four months before reunification,” said Rosalie Lochner of the Michigan Support Circle. “The father told me he thought he was going insane. The mother is still in detention and has not seen her son in over a year.

Another little boy, age 5, has night terrors and intense behavioral issues that he never had before. The damage that we inflict on these children will be with them for a lifetime. I am ashamed that my country was responsible for the imprisonment and division of families for nothing more than a desperate desire to be safe.”

After their rally, Protesters walked a short distance down Jefferson Ave. to the store front office of BI inc. ISAP, a subsidiary of the GEO group, a for profit prison company that contracts with ICE. Recently, Geo group announced the opening of an immigrant detention facility in Baldwin, a small town in northern Michigan.

“We cannot allow the human rights abuses being committed in all of our names to continue. The way that the Trump administration is treating immigrant families across the United States is appalling and unacceptable,” said Sandy Gaytan of Cosecha Detroit.

“Not in our names! We demand the closing of all of this administration’s concentration camps, the implementation of humane asylum programs and serious oversight over ICE/CBP.” “Before my father died over 40 years ago, I promised him that I would ‘Never Forget’ and I promised him that I would do my best to make sure that nothing like what he went through ever happened to anyone else,” said Ed Weberman, the son of a Holocaust survivor. “Well Dad, I, along with all of you here today, am fighting for the end of the concentration camps that, unbelievably, exist in America today. We cannot and will not allow this to happen in OUR Country. We will not turn are heads and pretend that it will just go away or that nothing will happen to us. We will stand up and fight!”

An original photo of Colin Kaepernick, left, alongside a version of the picture that appeared in a National Republican Congressional Committee fundraising email on July 10, 2019.

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They Tried It: Republican Congressional Committee Darkens Kaepernick’s Skin to Raise Money for Trump

By Eli Day Special to the Michigan Chronicle

In a move sure to surprise no one who has even glanced at politics in the last half century, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the dedicated to getting GOP COMMENTARY machine members elected to the House of Representatives, tried to be slick about its racist desperation for power by reportedly darkening the skin of Colin Kaepernick in a fundraising email that went out Wednesday, Yahoo News reports.

Kaepernick, you’ll recall, is the now black-balled former NFL quarterback who took a knee back in 2016 during the national Eli Day anthem in order to shine a spotlight on police brutality. In doing so, as ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant details in his sweeping book The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism, Kaepernick joined a long tradition in sports. For decades, black athletes have used their megaphones to issue sometimes tame disapproval (in the case of Kaepernick) and sometimes merciless criticism (see Muhammad Ali) of American racism.

It’s worth remembering that the tactic being used against Kaepernick is as old as it is sinister. The breadcrumbs lead back well over a century. As historian Carol Anderson shows in her brilliant history White Rage, every era since at least Reconstruction, which saw a brief burst of black political life, has seen the ruling elite fan the flames of white resentment for political gain. It has followed even the mildest expressions of black progress and demands for basic human dignity.

And it is a weapon that has been unloaded, though far more frequently and aggressively by modern Republicans, from the commanding heights of both major parties.

But thanks to the 1960s movements that greatly civilized this country, what used to be said out loud

had to be camouflaged and made ninja-stealth. The version we now see, where the suited goons of Republican campaigns summon ideas about black criminality, irresponsibility, and all around treachery to the surface without explicitly calling it that, made its first splash with President Nixon’s infamous “Southern Strategy” to woo panicked racists away from the Democratic Party. And that splash was followed by a flood. There were the “welfare queens” and “Willie Horton’s” and “superpredators” to name just a few of the most notorious examples.

The architects behind the strategy often made their goals plain. As Ed Kilgor of New York Magazine has pointed out, the godfather of the Southern Strategy, Kevin Phillips, had this to say in a 1970 interview: “...The more Negroes who register as Democrats in the South, the sooner the Negrophobe whites will quit the Democrats and become Republicans. That’s where the votes are.”

Then there was strategist Lee Atwater, perhaps the most notorious of them all: “You start out in 1954 by saying, ‘N**ger, n**ger, n**ger.’ By 1968 you can’t say ‘n**ger’ -- that hurts you.

Backfires. So you say stuff like forced busing, states’ rights and all that stuff. You’re getting so abstract now [that] you’re talking about cutting taxes, and all these things you’re talking about are totally economic things and a byproduct of them is [that] blacks get hurt worse than whites.”

The strategy has a second but no less potent impact in American political and economic life. As has been widely argued by scholars and thinkers, white political and business interests have used racism as a powerful tool for blocking working-class black and white people from joining forces to dethrone them and bring about a fairer distribution of power and wealth.

There is a clear and unmistakable line here, running from the first days of black freedom to the present. The NRCC has and will continue to say that they didn’t do what they’ve been accused of doing. That they’d never walk in the powerful glow of racist backlash. History says otherwise. We should listen.

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How Many More Americans Need to Die Before You Have the Guts To Take On The Big Drug Companies?

In a letter responding to Trump’s reversal on yet another prescription drug initiative, Senator Bernie Sanders demands specific executive action Dear President Trump:

You then reversed course on a proposed drug rebate rule, and your administration proposed limiting the government’s existing power to reduce the price of medicines that were developed at taxpayer expense. You have also used your power to give pharmaceutical companies giant tax breaks. They have returned the favor by charging Americans the world’s highest prices for medicine.

If you are serious about lowering prescription drug prices, rather than telling lies, I would urge you to take the following actions: Issue an HHS certification of a drug importation program that finally implements my 2000 legislation to allow American pharmacists and wholesalers

Bernie Sanders to purchase lower-priced FDA-approved prescription medications from other industrialized nations.

Exercise federal march-in rights to produce lower-priced generic versions of medications that were originally developed at taxpayer expense.

Reinstitute and enforce the National Institutes of Health regulation that requires medicines developed at taxpayer expense to be offered to consumers at a fair and reasonable price. Two decades ago, the U.S. House passed my bipartisan legislation to do this — but the drug industry prevented it from being implemented. It can be done today.

Finally, we need legislation that ties prescription drug prices to the prices charged for the same medicines in other countries. This would lower the cost of prescription drugs by up to 50 percent and keep Americans from bring gouged by the big drug companies.

The time is now to end the rhetoric and do something real to lower prescription drugs costs in our country.

Frankly, Mr. President, it’s time for you to grow a spine, exert some leadership and stop the drug companies from ripping off American consumers.

Sincerely, Bernie Sanders

Chairperson Lisa Carter issued the following statement on disruptions at the July 11, 2019 Board of Police Commissioners community meeting: “At each weekly meeting, the Board of Police Commissioners votes to approve an agenda like nearly every public body. It is the standard agreement for the order of business and each member’s acknowledgement to follow the order of business as itemized on the agenda. It is important to note that each agenda also provides opportunities for any and every commissioner to speak, such as Lisa Carter under reports, old business, new business, and announcements.

“During the Thursday, July 11th community meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, nine commissioners were present and voted to approve the agenda. When we reached the point on the agenda for an award presentation to a community leader, I called upon Police Commissioner Annie Holt to present the award.

“Police Commissioner Willie Burton interrupted and called for attention, and I responded thinking he had something to say about the community awardee.

When it became clear he did not want to speak about the specific agenda item, I tried to return to the approved order of business for the community award but could not due to his constant interruptions and his refusal to adhere to repeated reminders that he was out of order.

“It is unfortunate that the order of business was so disrupted, particularly at the point on the agenda for the Board to honor an activist for her volunteer work in improving her community, which we only do at the monthly community meeting. Given all the places on the agenda where a Board member may speak each and every week, Police Commissioner Burton’s timing and behavior were dismissive and disrespectful to the community honoree, as well as violations of order and professionalism. I have sent a letter to him reminding him about the process and the rules governing the Board of Police Commissioners, and my duty as Chair to uphold these high standards.

“It is also important to clear misinformation that facial recognition was on the meeting agenda. It was not an item on the Thursday agenda. As I reminded Board members and the public in my Chairperson’s report at the start of the meeting, Chief Craig’s office pulled the draft directive to make changes in June and had yet to submit a new draft.

I also noted that Police Commissioner Jim Holley had requested that the Board wait until his return from recuperating from surgery before taking up any new draft. When a new draft is submitted to

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the Board, we will follow our standard practices to list it on the agenda under the Report from the Board Secretary as an in-coming communication; post it on-line for easy public access, and email it to some 3,500 people who have signed up for Board news. Also as part of standard practices, Board staff will review the revised policy, and later the revised policy will appear on the agenda for Board action.

“While there was nothing formal about facial recognition on the agenda, Board members can and do speak about a variety of items as they ask for information during the standing agenda item for the Chief of Police report. Other standing items on the agenda provide several acceptable times for statements or questions by Commissioners.

“The weekly agenda also routinely provides for public comments. The Board always welcomes public comments so that residents may speak about items or events related to the Police Department and public safety. We value public comments as part of a robust civilian oversight function.

“This process for an agenda, for the Board to vote to approve the agenda, and for public comments is a long-standing process that has effectively allowed the community to hear directly about police matters and to provide feedback in an orderly fashion.”

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My biggest tip: Our Legislature needs a court order about wages

By Piper Carter Anyone who works hard every single day to take care of a family deserves the respect that should come with making an honest living. And that means being paid a decent wage for the labor.

While I now have a new career, over the course of 15 years, I’ve worked as a dishwasher, bus person, coat check, server, waitress, bartender and captain waiter.

When you campaigned for president, you promised that you would use your power to significantly lower the price of prescription drugs in America. Like virtually all of your other promises, other than pushing through a huge tax giveaway for the wealthy and large corporations, you have failed to deliver.

You hired a former pharmaceutical lobbyist to spearhead your prescription drug policies, and you hired a former Eli Lilly executive to run the Department of Health and Human Services, and the dark money group supporting your political agenda has raked in more than $2 million directly from the pharmaceutical industry’s lobbying group.

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Sanders to Trump:

With reports that prescription drug prices have risen over 10 percent in the last six months, your failure of leadership is literally endangering the health of the American people. It is all too clear that during your presidency, you have surrendered to pharmaceutical lobbyists and backed off your own meager proposals to address the crisis.

I’ve worked in a few successful family-owned restaurants and not so successful ones, corporate-owned, family style restaurants, and a 5-star fine dining establishment. Low wages made it difficult to pay my bills: Piper Carter There were nights when I did not bring home even $20 in tips.

The minimum wage common in the restaurant business is $3.52 an hour.

Tips are supposed to add up to enough for servers to live on, but they don’t.

No person who works hard every day at an honest living should ever be poor, or barely able to take care of their family.

That is why last year I supported the Michigan One Fair Wage campaign.

I believed this legislation -- which also

would increase the minimum for ALL low-wage workers to $12 an hour -would have promoted upward economic mobility for us all.

Instead, in yet another example of why so few of us trust our elected officials to serve the citizens, the Michigan Legislature not only refused to put the issue on the ballot, but in December they gutted the One Fair Wage hike, so that it goes up only from $3.52 to $4.82 an hour for tipped workers – and that measly $1.30 increase comes gradually over eight years.

Talk about playing dirty! This action ignored the will of half a million citizens who signed the petition in support of this issue, and blatantly disregards the democratic process.

On July 17, the Michigan Supreme Court will be asked to advise on whether those actions by the Legislature were unconstitutional. I hope the court will not only offer an opinion, but call it what it is: an illegal attempt to get around giving workers like me a raise.

Michigan’s $3.52-an-hour tipped minimum wage should be offensive to any fair-minded person. I looked it up. Michigan’s restaurant industry takes in $16 billion a year and is the second-largest private employer in the state.

And whether you support raising the minimum wage or how high it should be, I hope you’ll agree that our leaders should respect the law and play by the rules. That’s certainly what they campaigned to do.

Why We Must Hold Our Elected Officials More Accountable

By Rev. Dr. Jim Holley

Where has accountability gone, as it relates to the people we vote into office?

Why aren’t our elected officials – city, county, state and federal – held more accountable for what isn’t done to improve the quality of life of those they were elected to help?

In Detroit, America’s Blackest major city, far too many of our good men and women cannot find jobs, even though they are looking and want to work.

And, where are the jobs that were supposed Rev. Jim Holley to come as part of District Detroit, you know, the deal that would employ lots and lots of Detroiters? Who are the elected officials behind the signing of that sweetheart deal for the rich and famous that hasn’t produced the jobs as promised? It looks to me and many others that Detroiters didn’t get the jobs…they instead got jobbed!

Yet, many elected officials are quick to claim that Detroit has rebounded.

Newsflash! Until elected officials – city, state and federal - keep their promises of creating “more and better” jobs for Detroiters, any news of a rebound is not totally accurate.

Sure, there have been some jobs coming into the city – mostly downtown - courtesy of companies moving from the suburbs or from outstate and beyond. However, local and state elected officials, as well as those voted to serve in Congress and the Senate, must find ways and do a better job of bringing jobs to the Motor City, which will drive our unemployment rate down.

I hear all the time that there are jobs in Detroit,

Statement Regarding President Trump’s Hateful and Dangerous Tweets Since Donald Trump began his campaign in 2014 and now as our country’s President, he has continued to use whatever platform accessible to him to perpetuate racial slander towards nonwhite people and especially those seeking to come to America for a better life, like so many of our Steve Spreitzer ancestors. His ongoing tweets and public remarks have led to record levels of hate and he continues to put forward inflammatory policies contributing to systemic oppression.

abama Governor George Wallace, who was infamously known as the “most dangerous racist in America” and are simply unacceptable from a man who is supposed to uphold the values of Freedom, Justice and Equality for all.

Sunday’s tweets directed at four congresswomen, all American citizens, in which he suggests they “go back” to their country of origin, is a dangerous insult on many levels, increasing the risk that these women or other black, brown or people of color will be harmed. The president’s words echo the racist ideologies of former Al-

Finally, we encourage you to support the work of the Michigan Roundtable to explore and end the systemic roots of the racism that still very much threaten our values and our society.

Trump’s hateful rhetoric and harmful policies are racist, sexist, xenophobic and beyond offensive, and must be challenged and stopped. We encourage you to contact U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters as well as your U.S. Representative to share your support for an immediate end to the hate-filled messages. We also encourage you to use your voice here in Michigan to let your neighbors know that you disagree with this hate and stand with all your neighbors. Raise your voice to let your neighbors know you stand with people of all races, nationalities and religious beliefs.

Steve Spreitzer, President & CEO Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion

but there are not enough people to fill them. My position is to make more and better training opportunities available for Detroiters, in order to fill many of the jobs that are open.

And it’s not just about jobs that we must hold our elected officials accountable. After decades of owning the worst roads in America, and having the highest auto insurance rates in the land, elected officials still haven’t figured out how to fix such a mess. The governor was elected, in part, because of her campaign promise to “fix the damn roads.”

We will see if she can deliver on her signature campaign promise.

Actually, it’s high time to hold every elected official accountable, if they have a direct linkage to shaping and passing policy and legislation to fix our damn roads. And, don’t stop there, find innovative ways to refigure our communities away from blight, to fix the water crisis in Flint and other inner-city sectors, and create ways to bring the crime rate down in Detroit. After all, we hear campaign promises before every election, how candidates will “right the wrongs” in Detroit, if we vote for them.

Educationally, schools in Detroit need lots of repairs, and students need better educational options. How many promises must we hear from key elected officials stating they are going improve our schools? Yet, Michigan’s 3rd graders – and this is only one example - rank near the nation’s bottom in terms of their ability to read at the expected grade level.

In other areas, our criminal justice system needs an overhaul. We need to get away from where justice for Black people entangled in the system means – “Just Us.” There is still a double standard pertaining to how fast African Americans go to prison, which is at a much higher rate than Whites – and for longer times behind bars. One does not have to look any further than the sentence handed to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Compare his sentence to any White public official’s sentencing across the land in the last three or four decades for white collar crimes.

What must we do to keep our elected officials more accountable and deliver action and not just words? Actually, we need to be more careful before we cast our votes in the first place. We must better “vet” political candidates. We must stop voting for folks solely on name recognition. We must vote for candidates with real ideas and real policies that address the best deliverance of jobs, education, and housing for underserved people and their respective communities.

Just like Janet Jackson sang to us in 1986, we have to ask the same lyrical question to any and all elected officials: What have you done for me lately? Regardless of who the elected official is and regardless of how many accomplishments he or she has delivered in the past, we as citizens of Detroit must hold each and every elected official – Black, White or any other color – accountable to improve the quality of our lives each and every day, and in every way.

We can make things much better for ourselves when we elect officials that have our best interest in mind and heart.

And, if they don’t deliver the goods as promised, we don’t vote for them again, or better still, we have them removed from office, quick, fast and in a hurry, through all legal methods and platforms available to us.

And that’s the Gospel Truth!

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NATIONAL NEWS

Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Fair Chance at Housing Act

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

On Wednesday, July 10, California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the introduction of their Fair Chance at Housing Act to remove barriers to obtaining federal housing assistance for individuals with criminal records and their families.

The proposal is a comprehensive reform of the eviction and screening policies so individuals with a criminal history have a fair chance at housing assistance.

The legislation aims to reduce recidivism by helping ex-offenders find stable housing and ensure that those currently receiving federal assistance are not unfairly evicted.

In a release, the lawmakers said that for decades, the War on Drugs has done far more harm than good, wreaking havoc on American families through mass incarceration while Kamala Harris having a very limited impact on rehabilitation.

“Moreover, these efforts have had profoundly disproportionate effects on minorities, who have historically been the primary target of harsh anti-drug policies,” they said. The consequences of these now-debunked policies reach much farther than the doors of the nation’s prisons, Harris and Ocasio-Cortez said.

“Too many people become involved in our criminal justice system and serve their time only to return home to face additional barriers to employment, education, and housing,” said Harris, a leading candidate for the 2020 presidential nomination.

“As our country continues working toward much-needed reform of our criminal justice system, I am proud to work with Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to ensure formerly incarcerated individuals and their families have access to safe and affordable housing as they transition back into their community,” Harris said.

Access to stable housing in particular is one of the most important first steps to rehabilitation, but federal laws continue to pose unnecessary and punitive barriers to federal housing assistance for those with criminal records,

they said.

The Fair Chance at Housing Act of 2019 would: Ban blanket “1-strike” policies, which allow tenants to be evicted for a single incident of criminal activity, no matter how minor, in favor of a holistic review; Ban “no-fault” policies, which allow an entire family to be evicted for criminal activity by a guest of a household member even without the knowledge of anyone in the household; Raise the standards of evidence to be used by public housing authorities (PHAs) and owners and require a holistic consideration of all mitigating circumstances when making screening or eviction determinations based on criminal activity; Ensure that tenants who are evicted for criminal activity and applicants who are denied admission for criminal activity are given adequate written notice of the reasons Alexandria for the decision, and Ocasio-Cortez the opportunity to present mitigating evidence or appeal a decision; Prohibit the use of suspicion-less drug and alcohol testing by owners and PHAs; Provide PHAs with additional administrative funding for helping to house ex-offenders through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program; and Authorize $10 million in bonus funding for homeless service providers through the Continuum of Care program to serve ex-offenders.

By preserving the ability of PHAs and owners to protect the health and safety of their properties, while simultaneously rolling back unjustified policies, this bill would reduce recidivism by helping ex-offenders find stable housing upon exiting a jail or prison.

It would also help prevent homelessness by ensuring that individuals and households currently receiving federal housing assistance are not unfairly evicted.

Harris’ office said the bill has already received the support of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Legal Action Center, National Alliance to End Homelessness, National LGBTQ Task Force, and others.

THE BEST RIDE IN DETROIT SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019

The Baroudeur, Wayne State University’s annual cycling event, has something for everyone.

The ride offers four route options – 20, 37, 62 and 100 miles – that explore the city and its surrounding communities.

Sign up today!

baroudeur.wayne.edu

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Detroit! Are you ready for the 110th NAACP National Convention?

We are ready to welcome over 10,000 delegates, members and guests and we want you to share in this epic moment.

COLLEGE FAIR/SCAVENGER HUNT Kicks Off Saturday, July 20 | 11 a.m. at Cobo Hall CONCERT AT BEACON PARK Featuring Tamia and Doug E. Fresh

Saturday, July 20 | 6 p.m.

SHOP DETROIT/SPIRIT PLAZA/NAACP EXPERIENCE Saturday, July 20 -Tuesday, July 23 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

NAACP DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR** Tuesday, July 23 | 12-6 p.m. at Cobo Hall All Are Welcome To These Free Events **You must pre-register for the Career Fair at naacpconvention.org

The 110th NAACP National Convention will showcase leading policy makers, activists and organizers. Public mass meetings and plenary sessions are free and open to the public as well.

For more information or to register visit www.naacpconvention.org.

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Vibe Ride Detroit

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Downtown Marseille L. Allen

Abdul-Musawwir Aquil Jasmin Barnett

By Branden Hunter Detroit is known as one of the more unfit cities in America. It is hard to put down the Coney dogs with extra chili or Detroit-style pizza. But fitness enthusiasts like Vibe Ride are trying to change that narrative and get Detroiters into the best shape of their lives.

Opening a new space in Greektown at 1026 Randolph, Vibe Ride Detroit will integrate a state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring premium sound and high-tech lighting components with innovative workouts and a comprehensive corporate wellness program.

The grand opening to showcase the space is scheduled for July 20. There will be a preview of its cycling classes while introducing everyone to its Detroit lead instructor team.

Classes officially open to the public July 22.

“I want Vibe Ride Detroit to be a non-judgmental space that is accessible to diverse audiences, inclusive of all races, sexual preferences, income levels, body types, and fitness levels,” said Latricia Wilder, owner of Vibe Ride Detroit. “Our goal is to fill a void in the market, while giving back to the community that gave so much to me.”

Wilder is a Detroiter to the core. She grew up on the city’s west side near Seven Mile and Greenfield and attended Cass Tech High School. She attended college at How-

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ard University and after living and attending group fitness classes in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New York, realized Detroit was missing the boutique fitness studios and classes that were offered in other cities around the country. So she decided to bring one to her hometown.

“I’ve always loved Detroit and I’ve been trying to bring things back to the city,” said Wilder, who could have opened her fitness studio last year, but wanted to be downtown.

“I feel, once you’re from Detroit, you’re always rooted there. A lot of fitness places I had seen around the country weren’t coming to Detroit. I met these young ladies that opened up the Vibe Ride Atlanta studio and they shared a similar story. I thought it would be great for Detroit, so I took my 401K out, and put my money into bringing Vibe Ride to Detroit.”

Vibe Ride Detroit enables and empowers its members to define fitness for themselves by building a community dedicated to consistent improvement in an open, supportive, and dynamic environment. The fitness experience will specialize in indoor cycling, while offering barre, TRX training, body sculpting, yoga, Pound classes, and other premium group classes in another studio. The innovation of live DJs and mu-

Tamira T. Chapman

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Marion E. Jackson

Richard E. Smith

Wright Museum Board Elects Eight New Directors

By Chronicle Staff

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, a leading institution dedicated to the African American experience for more than half a century, has announced the addition of eight prominent community leaders to its board of directors. With the addition of the new members, the board has reached its maximum of 35 members.

“Our new board members possess deep knowledge of African American culture and a passion for the museum’s mission and work,” said Neil A. Barclay, chief executive officer of The Wright.

“We know they will strengthen our efforts to expand and deepen the muse-

um’s connection to the community we serve and extend the museum’s regional and national reach.”

The museum’s directors selected the new board members at the board’s most recent meeting. The new board members are:

Marseille L. Allen, a longtime community activist and political consultant.

Allen has a long track record of leadership that includes creating the WaterForFlint GoFundMe campaign in the wake of the Flint water crisis and establishing the Warriors Trust Fund, which helps military veterans in the criminal justice system. Her career has included stints on the staff of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy and as a lobbyist for

UAW Local 600.

Abdul-Musawwir Aquil, an architect who retired from the City of Detroit as Assistant Chief for Building Inspections in 2010 after 26 years. Aquil’s professional journey included stints with local and international companies including AMA and Associates, a construction consulting firm he established more than 40 years ago.

Jasmin Barnett, Director of Constituent Services for the City of Detroit.

Barnett’s career includes extensive non-profit and governmental experience including stints with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and as CEO of Ladies in Training, a non-profit mentoring program for Detroit youth.

Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson, who has represented the city’s 3rd District since 2014. Benson, a former Coast Guard officer and community development expert, has prioritized boosting public safety, quality of life and job opportunities in Detroit neighborhoods.

His legislative initiatives include efforts to shut down non-compliant and violent adult entertainment venues and close illegal marijuana facilities.

Herb Boyd, an award-winning journalist, author and activist who has written or edited 25 books and countless articles for national magazines and newspapers. Boyd’s works include the 1995 book “Brotherman – The Odyssey

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sic videos, paired with real-time performance data and aromatherapy, will aid in attendees achieving their personal health and wellness goals. Wilder said there will also be nutritionists, massage therapists, and even mental health experts available.

The Double

Stigma:

“We’re the only cycling studio in downtown Detroit and we’re literally a party on a bike,” said Wilder. “The entire vibe is to make working out fun.”

The Vibe Ride Detroit studio will be the third location in the U.S. and the first location outside of Atlanta. It will feature 40 cycling bikes, with walk-in cycling classes priced at just $22, showers, personal dressing rooms, and digital personal lockers. Wilder said 10 percent of Vibe Ride Detroit’s revenue will go to various charities and non-profits in the city. It has already donated yoga mats to the Detroit Public Schools Community District through Yoganic Flow and will donate to Motor City S.T.E.A.M. during its first quarter of giving back.

Why the mental health of LGBTQ individuals is so important

Barika Butler, MD, MHCM June was filled with rainbow flags and parades. Pride month, established to commemorate the Stonewall riots of June 1969 and to recognize the impact that LGBTQ individuals have had in the world, has become a worldwide month long event. Across the globe, pride month brings light to the progress made and the ongoing need for movement toward full equity for the LGBTQ community. One of the most important aspects of awareness and action is related to equity and understanding of the unique needs of health care for the population.

Mental health is paramount to whole-person Barika Butler, MD health. For the LGBTQ community, like many marginalized communities, mental health can be fraught with stigma and special considerations.

Although no two people have the same experiences, the LGBTQ community may find that they are fighting against a “double stigma” when coping with and receiving treatment for their mental health needs. Unfortunately, societal and family rejection, discrimination, and harassment are realities still faced by members of the community. Coupled with the stigma attached to those suffering from mental illness, LGBTQ individuals may find themselves battling a “double stigma.” This reality, along with the fact that the LGBTQ population has significant increased risk of some mental health symptoms, makes it paramount that we understand and intervene for this population. Why does this matter?

According to NAMI (National Alliance on M ­ ental Illness): ■ LGB adults are more than twice as l­ikely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition ■ LGBTQ people are at a higher risk than the general population for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts ■ High school students who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are almost five times as likely to attempt suicide compared to their heterosexual peers

■ 48% of all transgender adults report that they have considered suicide in the past 12 months, compared to 4% of the overall US population What can we do about this?

First, we must recognize the basic signs and symptoms of someone who is struggling with a mental health issue. The signs that we have discussed before – isolation, change in eating habits, weight loss or weight gain, sadness, missing work or school, changed performance or dropping grades – these should lead us all to, at minimum, a conversation with our primary health provider. If suicidal talk, gestures, or thoughts of wanting to die occur, emergent services should be sought.

Second, having in place specialty treatment services for the LGBTQ population has shown improved outcomes. Therapists, doctors, peers, and clinics that cater to the needs of the LGBTQ community are paramount in demonstrating better results for the patient. Corktown Health Center in Detroit is a prime example of specialized services for this important population. Corktown Health Center offers a safe space for all people, especially those who identify as members of the LGBTQ community to seek and obtain medical and behavioral health services.

Finally, ongoing support and understanding for the LGBTQ community, and all marginalized communities, is imperative in ensuring that we start to work together to erase the stigmas of our differences and embrace that it is, in fact, our uniqueness that should be embraced. Gender, racial, class, sexual orientation – all of these aspects of humanity deserve celebration. Beyond the flags and the parades, the work must be done to ensure that the celebrations lead to more than a fun day, but to the improvement of quality of life for us all.

As always, DWMHA is here to talk, here to help. Our help line is available to you and your loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-241-4949.

“Giving back to others is important to me because it was very hard for me to get my business off the ground,” said Wilder. “That’s my way of tithing back to the city. I’m a DPS kid, so how can I not give back to other DPS kids?

I wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for Detroit.”

Vibe Ride Detroit’s launch party event July 20 is from 2-6 p.m. There will be three cycling class, a live DJ, appetizers, a local juicer, and much more. All guests are required to RSVP via Eventbrite.

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of Black Men in America – An Anthology and “We Shall Overcome: The History of the Civil Rights Movement As it Happened,” a book and CD that featured narration by celebrated actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Tamira T. Chapman, an entrepreneur and lawyer who is the founder of Storehouse in a Box, LLC, a retail company that offers consumer products in online subscription packages. Since 2012, she has served as corporate counsel for Ford Motor Co. Marion Elizabeth Jackson, distinguished professor emerita in Art History at Wayne State University and co-founder and co-director of Popular Arts of the Americas, a non-profit organization that promotes understanding and appreciation for the diverse cultures of the Americas through popular art, exhibitions and educational programming.

Dr. Richard E. Smith, a physician for Henry Ford Medical Group whose leadership includes service as the 144th president of the Michigan State Medical Society and a former trustee for Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Smith’s research on infant mortality has led to the establishment of national and state governmental programs.

Nominations Now Open

The 40 Under 40 Awards and Induction Ceremony is a festive commemorative event that recognizes the successes of our young tastemakers, influencers, power brokers and shining stars.

Please help us make sure the 2019 Class is filled with the brightest and best.

Nominations should be submitted online only.

Submission deadline is Friday, July 12, 2019. #MC40Under40

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Bishop Charles Laster celebrates 37 Years in Ministry and 73 Years of Life Bishop Dr. Charles M. Laster, Sr. is the Senior Pastor of Pentecostal Temple Church located at 15932 East Warren in Detroit, Michigan, where he has been a member since 1962. He has served faithfully as Senior Pastor for thirty-seven years. Evangelist Jacqueline Laster worked beside him in ministry diligently until God called her home in May of 2017.

They are the proud parents of eight children (one deceased), xtwenty grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; they also fostered 16 youth.

His love for people extends beyond his home.

Bishop Dr. Charles M. Laster is a humble man of faith and his spiritual journey began with challenges as an eleven month old baby afflicted with polio. Doctors said he may never walk again, but God had other plans for his life and reversed the doctor’s reports so that He could receive all the glory. God held Bishop’s destiny in His hands, and now God uses him to lay hands on the sick and they recover in Jesus name.

He shares his life story in his book “Against All Odds”. Over the years Bishop Laster increased his biblical knowledge by attending Bethel Bible School, Muskegee Bible Institute, Detroit Apostolic Institute, and Barberton Bible Institute. In August, 2008, Bishop Laster received his Doctoral Degree of Divinity from the International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth. Bishop is passionately known as a humble man of faith and integrity,

Bishop Dr. Charles M. Laster, Sr. he truly has the heart of branched out successa Sheppard. He is a giv- fully. er (clothes, shoes, cars Bishop Charles M. etc.,) If someone is in Laster Sr. is a Pastor’s need he will find a way to Pastor and is often called help. Bishop works with upon for his wisdom and community leaders in priceless knowledge. the city of Detroit and he In August, 2010 Bishop has served on the board Dr. Charles M. Laster of several community was installed the ninth affiliations, including De- Presiding Prelate of the troit Eastside Coalition Original Glorious Church of Churches and Wayne of God in Christ of the County Sheriff Chap- Apostolic Faith, Inc. This lains. Bishop Laster’s organization has been in anointed preaching has existence for ninety-nine penetrated the hearts of years. His mission is to young and old alike, re- preach an uncompromissulting in changed lives. ing gospel to the world He is an outstanding that mankind will hear leader that encourag- and commit to change, es the people of God to encouraging believers strive for excellence in in the body of Christ to the things of God and in grow in unity, living a life academic achievement. that is acceptable unto His ministry has yield- God until the Lord shall ed several Pastor’s and return.

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We congratulate them; we share their stories!

Every Wayne County Community College District student has a unique story to tell. There are stories of those who have beaten the odds; or were written off; while it took courage for others to reach to this year’s graduation with smiles as they crossed the stage to receive their degrees or certificates.

On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Detroit’s Ford Field, WCCCD will mark its 50th Annual Commencement Exercises. U.S. Senator Gary Peters will address approximately 2,000 students who will receive, in various disciplines, their degrees and certificates.

The District will, as it does each year, celebrate graduating students who have served in all branches of the military, as well as members of our dual/concurrent enrollment students from area high schools. WCCCD is proud to help students achieve their goals of new careers, or advancing their education in baccalaureate programs at several colleges and universities in Michigan.

We join together to celebrate in their success as they leave the confines of Wayne County Community College District to the outside world to continue their journey and make their mark on the world. We would like to share with our readers the following special stories (in their own words) of some of our graduates who have beaten the odds to proudly join the WCCCD alumni.

‘Goals are Attainable with Hard Work’ Every graduate here has a story leading them to this moment in time. For some people it was a traditional 2-year sojourn after high school. For others it was much longer and scenic journey. I started my college education in 1987. So, in literary terms, my life is the embodiment of the fable of the tortoise and the hare. I have taken my time, but I eventually crossed the finish line.

Why listen to my story? Why explain taking over 30 years to get a degree that many people get in 2?

Because my story will illustrate how unpredictable time is and that no matter how much you plan, time has its own path. You can try and fight it or embrace its engulfing nature and go along for the ride and find what life has waiting behind unexpected doors.

Leah P. Cooley

Since that first day of my collegiate career, many things have transpired. I had planned on becoming a Broadway actress and hitting the boards 8 times a week to the undying applause and adulation from my adoring fans. As you can guess, because I am standing here in the middle of Ford Field in Detroit Michigan, my time did not land me in the Great White Way. But even though I have not made that dream a reality, I have found so many splendid things along the way that I cannot help but marvel how much can be accomplished in a mere 30 years.

Every graduate here has a unique and inspiring tale of their journey to this moment. But today is but a moment in lifetime of possibilities.

You have persevered and persisted and crawled your way through your own personal quest until you have arrived here. Whether your pilgrimage was more traditional or long like mine, you have succeeded, and success has no time limit.

If I can share one final thought from my own journey remember this- the bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you are the pilot. So, whether your life adventure is a streamlined non-stop express or a worldwide multi- hub trip, you are the single most important factor in how your time is spent.

I want to share my story!

“I have been attending WCCCD off and on for many years. I am a bit of a procrastinator, I could have attained my degree years ago and by now have several degrees under my belt.

Someone once told me that I never complete anything....They were right. When I returned to WCCCD determined to get my degree, I was 61 years old. The echo from friends was it’s never too late. THEY TOO WERE ALSO RIGHT...Surprisingly I did not know that I could attend classes and not have to pay for courses all because I was a senior, but would be responsible for paying for my books, I thought wow, GOD is AWESOME....

I took advantage of this great opportunity that I did not have when attending as a young woman, not for a career, not for prestige and not to impress. I went back because I knew I had it in me to get it done and to encourage others that you can make it. In 2017 I was attending classes and was in the Belinda Jean, Logan-Loggins midst of classes, when I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. I was not afraid, I was not shocked and I never asked GOD why or why me.

I wasted so much time in my earlier years, but I was determined to not give up and not quit. Instead, I went through Chemo therapy and then radiation, all while attending classes at WCCCD. It was challenging, but I was determined. It is hard to stop me once I shift into my determination mode. I attended most of my classes at the Eastern campus, some classes at the University Center and a couple at the downtown location.

The Chemo Therapy and Radiation started to slow me down, It became very hard for me to walk one foot in front of another, I was out of breath and had lost a lot of muscle mass, I was also working full time, my boss was not able to give me the days that I needed off for class but I wouldn't quit, It was hard not having the days off from work that I needed however, I had come too far and cancelling classes was just not an option.

I remembered walking up the walk-way to the Eastern Campus Location, I could barely make it, and it took me about 20 or 25 minutes just to get from my car to the door. It seemed as though the closer I got to the door the farther away the door became. I prayed and I asked the LORD, to give me strength to make it to the door as, I knew once I got inside I would be able to get on the elevator.

I prayed everyday walking up that walk-way until my steps got lighter, my strength starting coming back, I started walking a little faster, people weren't passing me by, what started out as 20 to 25 minutes to get to the door began to be 15 minutes than 10 minutes and finally, I got where I could walk up that walk-way in 6 minutes. It was all the LORD's doing I could not have done it without him, he gave me the strength, the will, the power, and the determination to fight. Those short winded footsteps seemed like forever, but I did it and I made it to every class.

It is a long time goal but, an accomplishment that would never have meant as much to me as it will when I walked across that stage on June, 8, 2019 at Ford Field at the age of 63 years old. Yes, it’s never too late. It is a MIRACLE that I am alive. I wanted my son to know that he could be the proud son of a College Graduate.

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What Makes My Story Unique?

“My story is unique for several reasons. For the first time, two sisters in the family will be graduating college at the same time. We will proudly walk across the stage on June 8th, graduating from WCCCD. My sister (Linda Thomas) and I are among the first generation of college graduates. She is the youngest of eight girls. I am the second oldest.

My sister and I are examples of how faith in God, family support, and the power of words can change lives. My sister and I suffered a separate, but tremendous tragedy, while we were attending college.

Neither of us thought we would be able to move on. However, our faith in God got us through. When we felt hopeless, He gave us hope. When we felt sorrowed, He comforted us. When we were weak, He strengthened us. As a result, our tragedies did not define us; rather they empowered us to be able to help others.

Rosemarie NormanMontgomery My sister and I were in a family compromised of my father, mother, and eight girls. My mother was a and Linda Thomas stay at home Mom. She made sure we were in school every day and on time. She was very active in our education. She was a constant visible presence at the school and had great rapport with teachers and other staff members as well. All eight of us attended the same high school (Northwestern) my mother attended and all of us are high school graduates. Family support was phenomenal. Beginning with my father, we also had powerful black males (husbands and sons) that were sources of assistance, support, and encouragement.

Due to the cruel racial injustices of the South, my father dropped out of school at the age of fourteen and joined the Army. After serving a four-year tour in World War II, he met and married my mother. As the sole bread winner, he was unable to return to school to complete his education. As a result, his reading and mathematical skills were low. He wanted more for his girls. He would constantly say, “Get you an education." The proverbial writer wrote, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue." The words spoken over us and the words we speak, have the power to change lives. After retirement and decades since my last Degree, my father's words never ceased to resonate in my ears. I was compelled to go back to college. Exactly one decade after my father's death, it is with great honor that I have been able to see my father's dream realized. From my oldest to my youngest sister, all eight of us have embraced the campuses of higher learning. We are an example of a dream that has become a reality.”

A Genuine Privilege It’s natural to move through life with other people. The strengths of one person help another survive.

Positive and negative energies can be contagious. During a regular day we may interact with dozens of people. Connections that we make through these interactions cause us to take action and ultimately provokes a reaction. The connections we make today can change our tomorrow.

A simple decision can sometimes be difficult. When making our connections with other people we sometimes use a criteria that determines who is best suited for us to connect with. I myself have (on several occasions) had to make difficult decisions about the people I associate myself with and also the environments I place myself in.

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The result of “lessons learned the hard way”, was a paradigm shift. A time in my life when everything I’d known previously started to look different and things I’ve never experienced became more attractive.

Looking back during this time I realized that I never did well in school. I decided (with the help of my daughter) to give higher education a place in my life.

At this point I was unsure about everything. I decided to check out Wayne County Community College. I remember my first connection made at WCCCD. After two years, that first connection remains strong today. My path at WCCCD was planted on a solid foundation. I was so intimidated, thinking that the process was difficult, but in reality all I had to do was take the first step.

I was welcomed by WCCCD. I was treated kindly. I received positive compliments. The hundreds of connections that I began to make caused me to take action and engage myself with being a good student. Overtime, I began to combat introverted Behavior by building strong positive associations with other students and WCCCD faculty. I was encouraged to become active in positive roles such as being Vice President of Service, for the Alpha Upsilon Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, contributing to the WCCCD reflections magazine, which helped me earn my first published work in a literary magazine, and attending the many special events that WCCCD hosts.

It is my honor to have experienced WCCCD. For the course of 2 years I received a kind of love. The kind that encourages you 2 do your best. A kind of love that we think only comes from family.

“Stella: Well Done!”

“My story began when I enrolled in University of Detroit as a full time student while holding down a full time job, and being a single mother. I eventually dropped out of college with plans to one day return to school.

Five years later I decided to enroll in Wayne State University while still working a full time job. It has always been my desire to continue my education but the timing was never right. I attended Wayne state one year before dropping out again to focus on my work and being the best mother I could me to my daughter.

Stella Boswell

In 2010 I enrolled in WCCCD after losing my mother, father, and my sister that year. I had retired and my daughter was all grown up and attending college herself. It was a difficult time for my daughter having loss her grandmother, grandfather, and aunt. We grieve their loss together, and she was my support system. There were times when we would study together and end up talking about good memories of my mother and father. I wanted to drop out of school again but she would always encourage me to continue on. She suggested that I just take one class at a time.

Today I can proudly say that I am happy to have taken her advice. She has received her bachelor’s degree and I have received an associate degree. I can feel my mother, father, and my sister’s present looking down on us saying well done.”

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Transformative 5G Technology Arrives

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

The next wave of technological evolution has arrived in the form of 5G, a new generation of mobile networks where at least four major telephone carriers in America – AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint – have put forth plans to introduce this year.

Reportedly, AT&T has even started trials with 5G mobile hotspots in 12 cities.

“The first generation was all about being able to just talk on the phone where ever you were,” said Candice Brackeen, the co-founder and executive director of Hillman Accelerator, which supports women and minority led tech companies in Cincinnati to provide them with access to education, seed funding, mentorship, and networks.

“And then we had 2G that allowed us to use a little bit of text messaging. Then, 3G was faster, we had the smartphone and suddenly everybody had it in their hand,” Brackeen said.

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“Then, we had 4G and now, the fifth generation is super-fast and responding in real time and we now have the ability to have devices speaking to each other,” she said.

The technological advances are transformative and can significantly change what it means to be connected, Brackeen said.

She noted that it can transform communities and also reshape the digital economy.

Experts said when compared to 4G, 5G means far faster downloads, significantly reduced response times, and a massive impact on how everyone lives, works, and plays.

“So, the internet is now going to work the way we all want it to work in a mobile version,” Brackeen said.

“That’s kind of where we’re going. The ability for your car to really understand what’s happening as we all aspire to have self-driving cars … those cars now will be able to interact with those around them and make real decisions,” she said.

The importance of providing African Americans and others with information on 5G was underscored in June when Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes hosted a news forum without any grant or funding.

Rolark Barnes said the said she held the forum because “this issue is important” and residents across the city, especially in the predominately African American communities that lie east of the Anacostia River, needed the information.

The early reviews for 5G include CNET’s description: “On its surface, 5G is about astounding speeds and almost zero latency – the lag time between when your phone pings the network and when it responds. But on a global scale, it represents political dominance and economic might.”

Earlier this year, Samsung’s first 5G smartphone in the U.S. became available exclusively on Verizon for a limited time.

According to a news release, Verizon revealed the names of 20 cities that join Chicago and Minneapolis where customers will get access to its 5G Ultra-Wideband network this year, with more to come throughout 2019.

Those cities, which include Washington, D.C.; Charlotte; Boston; Atlanta; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Indianapolis; Kansas City; Little Rock, Arkansas; Memphis; Phoenix; Providence, Rhode Island; San Diego; and Salt Lake City; are the world’s first to get Verizon’s 5G Ultra-Wideband mobility service.

The bottom line is that everyone should be excited about 5G, Brackeen said.

“I’ve got children. And for me, when the internet is slow, sometimes I don’t have happy children in the house when the internet is slow – we’re not learning, homework doesn’t get done,” Brackeen said.

“So we can all be excited about reliability. And I know that I just upgraded my house within the last 60 days to 5G. And, you know, the video games work faster. My streaming services work faster. And I’m not having any downtime,” Brackeen said.

“I can work from home versus working from my office where there is fiber. And so the reliability is what I think is what we should all be excited about. I think that’s what we should be most excited about is the reliability,” she said.

To celebrate the transformative new technology, officials have launched “Faces of 5G” with the hopes of educating the public on the innovations already taken place today and the possibilities of tomorrow.

Jalen Crawford (left) and Chris Jefferson (right) came up with the idea for “Five and Grind” and Street CREDit.

Street CREDit Launches ‘Five and Grind’ Summer Co-work Campaign

By Branden Hunter According to Webster’s Dictionary, street credit is the acceptance and respect of people who consider you to be part of their culture. At Street CREDit, the family-owned co-working space in Detroit’s Rivertown neighborhood, entrepreneurs have the room to expand their brands and brains alongside other aspiring hard-working individuals who think like them.

To kick-off the summer, Street CREDit launched a special called “Five and Grind”. A fee of just $5 allows you access to Street CREDit’s co-working suite for up to five hours each day, from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The co-working suite offers wireless high-speed internet, cable television, complimentary beverage bar, printing, help desk, and more.

The sky is the limit – entrepreneurs can launch a new venture or expand a current brand.

“You’ll see all kinds of different businesses and brands here at Street CREDit,” said Chris Jefferson, co-creator of Five and Grind. “For example, during Detroit Startup Week, we had our photographers here doing some editing. We had publicists here doing their reports and we had others building their businesses from the ground up with their teams. That’s the beauty of Five and Grind; it’s not specific to just one type of business and we have resources here to help you.”

Five and Grind was designed to be an incubator space for young professionals and budding entrepreneurs. It

Street CREDit’s co-working suite is equipped with smart tables,wireless highspeed internet, cable television, and plenty of leg room. is similar to what Pony Ride Detroit, WeWork, and TechTown Detroit offer, but has a different vibe for those who want to listen to Nipsey Hussle while they work, and maybe play a game of Connect 4 while on break.

“I want this to be a resource for business owners and creatives,” Jefferson added. “The goal is for this to be a place where people can work and

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Local Entrepreneur’s Milestone and Legacy Book now at all Detroit Public Library branches

By Donald James Special to the Chronicle

W. Bernard White, P.E., founder, president and CEO of Detroit-based White Construction, one of the nation’s largest African American-owned construction companies, recently donated twenty three copies of his epic Milestone and Legacy Book to the Detroit Public Library (DPL).

The book, White Construction: An American Story…Built in Detroit, is a 246-page oversize hard-cover coffee table publication laden with color photos, renderings, and short write ups on key company construction projects. It chronicles W. Bernard White’s life growing up in Detroit’s inner city, and the struggles and victories leading to the start and evolution of his company,

now one of the nation’s most successful blackowned businesses. White Construction is celebrating its 30th anniversary through the month of July.

Company projects in the book include, but are not limited to the Detroit Zoo, Comerica Park (Home of the Detroit Tigers), Ford Field (Home of the Detroit Lions), the new Little Caesars Arena (home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons), and the 20 M-1 Rail (Q-Line) Transit System stations on Woodward Ave., between downtown and the city’s Midtown/ New Center areas.

The book’s foreword was penned by former Detroit Mayor Dennis W. Archer.

The Milestone and Legacy Book was published by Southfield,

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grow, and it’s for us. And we are right here in the neighborhood.”

Street CREDit is owned by the Crawford family: Joseph I, Sylvia, Joseph II, Jordan, and Jalen. They purchased the building at 6340 East Jefferson Avenue under the family business name, Crawford Real Estate and Development (CRED), and held family meetings every Monday to brainstorm names and ideas. They wrote down over 100 names until Street CREDit was the one that made the most sense. It officially opened in August 2018.

“My mother is the one who really pushed us to get this space. We bought this space knowing we needed property,” said Jalen Crawford, co-creator of Five and Grind. “We began to renovate it, but had no idea what to do with it. From our struggles of starting a small business, we came up with an idea to use this space to help others build and grow their small businesses.”

The Street CREDit co-working suite also comes with large games of Connect 4 and putt putt golf.

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From page B-6 Mich.-based Valley Publishing Company, a division of MCS Multimedia and Mays Printing,

Street CREDit is more than a co-working space. Once the sun sets, the smart tables are stored away, and the space is transformed into an event space fit for wedding receptions, birthday parties, or even fashion shows. The family relocated its Pro Shop from the Northwest Activities Center to the building. Started in 2015, the Pro Shop is stocked with shower and locker room necessities, including sports equipment, clothing, and essentials. Its goal is to support and help people successfully pursue their health, fitness, recreational, and competitive sports goals.

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One copy of White Construction: An American Story…Built in Detroit will go to each of the 21 public library branches in Detroit. In addition, one copy will be placed in the Business and Technology Collection at the Main Library. Another copy will be added to the Burton Historical Collection of Local and Genealogy Section at the Main Library.

“We are overjoyed to have this great book in our collection,” said Randy Call, DPL’s assistant director for the Main Library and Technical Services, who also said, to the best of his knowledge the Milestone and Legacy Book represents the first ever ‘publication of it type’ presented to the library by an African American-owned company in the city. “Our hope is the book will give Detroiters a closer look at what this great company has accomplished, especially as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in July. I also hope during the library’s annual Black History Month celebrations, school assignments and investigations will focus on this book.”

“On behalf of White Construction, I’m extremely happy to see these books placed on the shelves of all Detroit Public Library branches,” said W. Bernard White. “I’m excited for young students, particularly African Americans, to read my story and understand how I worked my way up from an impoverished situation in Detroit, to build a successful construction company. It’s my hope the book will inspire young people to reach their dreams.”

For information on acquiring a copy of White Construction: An American Story…

Built in Detroit, call 313.872.6700 or log on to www.whitecon.com or www.wbweducationfoundation.org. All proceeds from the book will go to the W. Bernard White Education Foundation, created to empower African American youth pursuing education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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2 19 h o n o r e e s Pastor Adeniji Abraham Detroit Chapel of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Pastor Karl Bell GAA New Ventures, Managing Director Stephen Blackwood McDonald’s, Owner/Operator Sabin Blake General Motors, Manager Business Operations & Heritage Orlando Bogins Detroit Public Schools Community, District Principal Markwei Boye Smart Business Tax Solutions, PLLC Owner and CEO James Bridges Cleanco Commercial Services, Owner/CEO

Friday, August 2, 2019 Motor City Casino Hotel 6:00 PM Reception 7:00 PM Induction Ceremony

Willie Brooks, Jr. Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, President/CEO Rodney E. Cole DTE Energy, State Director of Government Affairs Dante Crockett Ford Motor Company, Chief Engineer, Features Ray Curry International Union, UAW Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Desmon Daniel Motivating Factor, LLC & Pontiac Academy for Excellence, CEO & Superintendent Dr. Jason E. Denny Henry Ford Transplant Institute, Senior Staff Transplant Surgeon, Director Center for Living Donation, Chair Detroit MOTTEP Foundation DeWitt S. Dykes, Jr. Oakland University, Associate Professor of History Keith Echols w3r Consulting, Executive Vice President

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Carl R. Edwards Esq. Edwards & Jennings, P.C. Partner Alburn H. Elvin, Jr., Esq. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Manager Board Relations Nyron Fauconier Jack Morton Worldwide, VP, Global Account Director Derek Faulk Oak Park School District, Principal Nova Discipline Academy Tony R. Hawk, Ed.S. Detroit Public Schools Community District, Deputy Executive Director of K-12 Mathematics Waymond Hayes Focus: HOPE, Director Early Learning/Youth Development Philip Henry Fifth Third Bank, Assistant Vice President Dr. Cullian W. Hill Greater Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Robert Jamerson Detroit PAL , Interim CEO Dr. Raphael B. Johnson The 180 Program, Director Pastor David A. Johnson II Kingdom Covenant Church, Pastor Kevin D. Johnson Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, President, CEO Lamont R. Jones M.D., MBA Henry Ford Health System, Vice Chair Department of Otolaryngology Kenneth Kelly First Independence Bank, Chairman & CEO Stephen R. Kemp Kemp Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC, CEO Owner David Lewis AT&T Michigan, President Curtis Lewis PhD. Detroit 90/90-UPrep Schools Exec. Director, Leadership & Student Development, and Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan, Founder/Chairman of the Board Myron Lloyd General Motors Legal Counsel, Information Technology William Malcolm William Malcolm Luxe Collection, Creative Designer A’Jene Maxwell Bedrock Management LLC, Senior Counsel Prof. James C. Mays Mays Multimedia- JCM Global, Wayne County Community College District, Chairman, Professor Steven McGhee Harper Woods School District, Superintendent Richard Perkins Fifth Third Bank, Institutional Trust Specialist Harold D. Pope Dykema, Senior Counsel Marcos Purty General Motors Company Plant, Executive Director James K. Ralph Jr. James Ralph Agency, Inc., President Arnold E. Reed Arnold E. Reed & Associates, PC Owner Donald Rencher City of Detroit, Director of Housing and Revitalization Yusef Shakur Restoring The Neighbor Back To The Hood, President Raymond J. Solomon City of Detroit, Community Liaison Pastor Alan Tumpkin Life Church Southfield, Lead Pastor David Turner Eastern Michigan University, Vice President of University Human Resources Dr. Willie White II Detroit Public Schools, Principal Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Dennis Williams Le Crepe LLC, Owner

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Where City Meets Life and Life Meets Style

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By AJ Williams – City.Life.Style. Editor No matter how bad you think you’ve got it, the cliché always goes, someone, somewhere has it worse. From the inside, problems can seem much bigger and much worse than they actually are.

When things feel overwhelming, tune into the positive.

Today, Top Life Coach Carole Ann Rice, shares 5 ways to appreciate your life more.

1. Remember that tough times pass – just like the tide that comes in and then goes out, tough times always pass. Whatever you’re feeling right now will not last forever, even if it feels like it will.

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2. Be grateful – there’s no higher vibrational level than an attitude of gratitude. Start a gratitude journal and list all the little things in your life that make you smile.

3. Little things – you don’t need a new car or a holiday in the Bahamas to feel happy and excited.

Give yourself a small ‘bliss point’ every few hours or so – perhaps a walk or a nice, warm coffee.

These little pick-me-ups can bounce you through the worst of times.

4. Be present – this is one of the simplest steps but also the hardest. Being present avoids the anxiety of future-thinking and the depression of being stuck in the past. Be where you are right now and focus on enjoying that moment.

5. Be at peace – make peace with who you are right now, in this moment. Love yourself and be appreciative for all that you have and don’t fret about stuff that you’re ‘missing’.

New Film By Detroit Native Imagines Post Roe v. Wade America

By AJ Williams – City.Life.Style. Editor With states recently passing abortion bans, the new short film “It Happened One Night” gives a realistic depiction of what the future of America will be if state legislators continue to follow suit.

The short, showcased at the Global Women in Film Corner at Cannes Film Festival, examines an America that has overthrown Roe v. Wade and turned a blind eye to sexual assault victims.

The pro-choice short film was written, directed and produced by Jabree Webber; a recent graduate of the University of Southern California with an MFA in Film and TV Production program.

Starring General Hospital’s Paulina Bugembe and Drumline: A New Beat’s Duain Richmond, the film highlights a distressing decision for a woman with an unintended pregnancy in the aftermath of sexual assault.

Incorporating the conversa- Paulina Bugembe tions of #MeToo and #ProChoice, this film personifies the negative consequences that could occur with state legislatures banning abortion.

The ten minute short follows Bugembe’s character Tia as she grapples with a tough reality after returning home from a scheduled procedure. Unbeknownst to Daniel, her fiancé portrayed by Richmond, Tia’s choice inspires a point of contention for the couple who would otherwise be happily in love. With the pressures of the outside world rising, the couple struggles to maintain their relationship and are forced to make a hard decision about their future together.

“In this film, I explore the influence of money and power as it pertains to sexual assault and the survivors’ livelihood,” said filmmaker Jabree Webber.

“Additionally, I explore the topic of sexual assault and how it affects survivors in their day-to-day, interpersonal relationships.”

This film is important and timely as state legislators across the country continue to pass laws banning abortions without any exceptions for rape or incest. The film links key issues of pro-choice and sexual assault as it illustrates a possible outcome for women in America as these new state laws pose a severe threat to overturning Roe V. Wade by the Supreme Court.

“I am utilizing my voice and talent to raise awareness around this issue,” said Webber. “This film is a piece about social issues that affect our country as a whole.”

“It Happened One Night” has also been screened at the Independent Shorts Awards and will be screened at the LA Shorts International Film Festival, the Bronze Lens Film Festival, the African World Film Festival, and the Global Impact Film Festival this summer. Follow this link to view the film trailer — “IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT.” Follow “It Happened One Night” on Instagram at @ihonfilm.

5 Signs Social Media Is

By AJ Williams – City.Life.Style. Editor For better or for worse, social media has changed the way we live our lives – everyday, we check our phones, tablets and laptops to see what’s going on in their world and, no matter how menial it may be, we like publicizing what we’re doing with our day. While it may seem like harmless fun, there can be a darker side to social media, with an increasing amount of people becoming addicted and even hypnotized by it.

Following incorrect information – Social media is awash with so much information that we tend to just absorb it all without taking the time to process it. Due to this constant influx of beliefs, ideas and news, many of us just take the information we see to be correct. Worryingly, however, this has led to there being an increase in nutritional, fitness and life advice from people who may not be necessarily qualified to provide it.

Today, City Hypnosis practitioner Jana Sheena is sharing 5 signs social media is hypnotizing you!

Feeling bad about yourself – it’s hardly surprising to know that science has found a clear link between anxiety and depression and social media use. These platforms allow people to broadcast an unrealistic and fabricated version of themselves that can lead to others feeling inadequate and low on self-esteem. If you are suffering from these issues, it may be time to take yourself offline for a while.

Constant scrolling – we’ve all whittled away hours aimlessly scrolling through social media and switching off from the outside world. It may seem like nothing more than a waste of time, but this trance-like mindset can lead to us becoming vulnerable and easily influenced by new ideas and beliefs – whether good or bad.

Not being present – Social media can be an escape from the outside world, but it can also cause distress and decrease your productivity. Be mindful not to look on these platforms when you are feeling low and try to limit the impact these sites have on your life. By doing this, you will focus more on the here and now and ultimately make yourself more present.

Pressure to maintain online image – The fabricated lives that people publicize on social media can lead to intense pressure to constantly be ‘on brand’ and consistent.

Unsurprisingly, this has led to numerous fitness bloggers using extreme methods of weight control in order to live up to online expectations.

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Pique Your Culinary Curiosity with These Trends

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orget the rules and restrictions.

Today’s food trends are about enjoyment and simplicity, from decadent flavors your taste buds can’t wait to explore to convenient packaging that makes it incredibly easy to eat no matter where or when you make time to dine.

Whether you’re a foodie keeping tabs on the latest culinary trends or an everyday eater with a dose of culinary curiosity, these trends can give you something to chew on.

Unique Herbs and Spices Most often associated with salad dressings and hummus as a flavor additive, tahini has stepped beyond just savory foods and has found its way into many new dishes, including desserts and cocktails. From ice cream and milkshakes to muffins, cookies and other baked goods, this toasted ground sesame seed spread used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine can also be added as an alternative to nearly any dish that calls for peanut butter.

On the Go For most people, a busy day is just part of the program. Even if you take your hectic lifestyle in stride, chances are it affects your eating habits to some extent.

Fortunately, you’re not alone and conveniently packaged foods can make eating on the go tasty and enjoyable. The options are even crossing into areas traditionally

reserved for a sit-down meal, such as Aunt Jemima’s Pancake on the Go Cups, which offer a soft and fluffy texture like the typical pancake in Chocolate Chip or Buttermilk & Maple flavors. They’re surprisingly simple to prepare; just add water, stir and microwave for a pancake in a cup that you can enjoy from anywhere.

Learn more at auntjemima.com.

Ugly Eats Save your judgment for someplace else; ugly produce is actually in vogue. A growing number of chefs and brands are promoting recipes made with ugly foods – usually produce that is perfectly useful and edible but likely to be overlooked at the store due to a physical imperfection. Think oddly shaped tomatoes or a smaller melon than you might not normally choose. Often those options are offered at a discount and it’s a savvy way to reduce food waste.

Hot and Spicy Palettes are growing ever-adventurous, and that means flavors that pack a strong punch are gaining traction. If you’re not sure your taste buds are up to the challenge, try adding some spice to a familiar dish like rice or pasta. For example, you can find a spicy take on Rice a Roni, Pasta Roni and Quaker Instant Grits with Jalapeno Cheddar varieties, which include cheddar cheese and real jalapeno bits that leave lingering heat. Include these as the perfect side for your next taco night or try in place of mashed

potatoes for an extra kick.

Find more spicy ideas for dinner at ricearoni.com.

Move Over, Meat Opting for more plantbased foods in place of meat no longer means forgoing those flavors and textures. While not a completely new trend, plant-based and blended burgers and sliders

have become more mainstream and found places on menus at restaurants nationwide with more people (even non-vegans) searching for a break from meat or ways to add flavors like mushrooms into meals and snacks.

Salty-Sweet Flavors Sweet-meets-salty combos are hardly new, but

products featuring this blend are showing up in more and more places, including at the breakfast table. Sea salt is a perfect match for the sweetness of chocolate or caramel; it adds a rich depth of flavor that strikes a balance between too sweet or too salty. Start the day off with an option like Quaker’s Cocoa & Sea Salt Instant

Oatmeal, which contains 100% whole grains, no high-fructose corn syrup, no artificial preservatives, no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors and no added colors. Explore additional ideas to sweeten your breakfast plans at quakeroats.com.

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The Warstic Woodmen defeated the Detroit All-Stars 17-5 at Hamtramck Stadium.

Former Negro League Ballpark Hosts Sandlot Baseball Game for Charity

By Branden Hunter

ler. Earlier this year, the former founder of White Stripes kick-started a crowdfunding campaign, donating $10,000 of his own money to help restore the playing field and eventually the stands.

Negro League baseball has not been played in the City of Detroit in nearly 70 years. But back in its heyday, the Detroit Stars played its home games at Hamtramck Stadium in the historic city of Hamtramck.

Thursday, it was the site of a sandlot-style charity baseball game between Detroit native and rock star Jack White’s Warstic Woodmen and the Detroit All Stars. The game was put on by the Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium to help raise funds for the 89-year-old stadium. It is one of only five Negro League stadiums left in America and hosted many Negro League legends over the years, including Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, and Detroit’s own Norman “TurMichigan Chronicle writer Branden key” Stearnes.

Hunter started in left field for the ­Detroit All-Stars.

White, who is a 1993 grad-

Despite the outcome of the game, the entire day celebrated the history of the Negro League baseball stadium.

Former Negro Leaguer Ron Teasley, 92, threw out the first pitch to former Detroit Tiger and Hamtramck native Ike Blessitt.

Detroit Stars legend Norman “Turkey” Stearnes’ daughters, Joyce Thompson (right) and Rosilyn Brown (left), and granddaughter Vanessa Rose. uate of Detroit Cass Tech, led his Warstic team to a 17-5 victory. Warstic refers to the Dallas-based sporting goods

company founded by former Philadelphia Phillies farmhand Ben Jenkins, White, and former Detroit Tiger Ian Kins-

Stearnes’ daughters, Joyce Thompson and Rosilyn Brown, sang the national anthem, and Detroit’s own Robert Bradley sang his original composition, “Born in America,” during the fifth-inning stretch. Stearnes’ granddaughter, Vanessa Rose, started in center field for the home team, just as her grandfather did decades prior.

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FAIR HOUSING CENTER – PUBLIC NOTICE On January 10, 2019, 2018 the parties to Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, et al v. Iron St. Properties, LLC., d/b/a River Park Lofts, Boydell Development, Inc., and Dennis Kefallinos, Case No. 5:16-cv-12140 in the U.S. District Court For The Eastern District of Michigan, entered to a Consent Order resolving a housing discrimination lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., by denying housing units to families with children and making statements to prospective renters that their residential units were “adult only” or that “we don’t take any kids. It’s not a kid-friendly building.”

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The properties at issue are as follows: Brooklyn Lofts, 2233 Brooklyn, Detroit, MI 48201; Coat Factory Lofts, 1652 Fort St., Detroit, MI 48216; Grand Lofts, 727 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48216; Greektown, 743 Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48226; The Hudson, 1915 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48201; John R Lofts, 2627 John R., Detroit, MI 48216; Lafayette Lofts, 1301 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226; Milwaukee Park Lofts, 2566 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48211; River Park Lofts, 227 Iron St., Detroit, MI 48227; Universal Lofts, 505 Lincoln, Detroit, MI 48208.

A Settlement Fund has been established to compensate persons whose rights may have been violated by the Defendants. You may qualify to recover from this fund if you were a prospective tenant denied housing and had or were expecting child(ren).

If you believe you were denied housing, were the recipient of discriminatory statements or otherwise discriminated against in connection with the properties at issue please contact: The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, at 220 Bagley, Suite 1020, Detroit, MI 48226, or by telephone at (313) 963-1274.

You must call on or before September 16, 2019 and leave your name, current residential address, and at least 2 telephone numbers where you may be reached.

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VETERANS CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Center for Multicultural Initiatives

Coordinate the Department of Veteran Affairs educational benefits, according to Educational Bill Title 38 U.S.C. to eligible students and their dependents. To serve as the primary School Certifying Official and will keep the Veteran Administration (VA) informed of the enrollment status of veterans and dependents as well as ensure appropriate payment of those benefits. Minimum Qualifications: High School graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years progressively responsible office experience, including direct experience in office coordination, i.e., prioritizing work assignments, maintaining workflow to meet deadlines. Experience in group leading with ability to instruct and direct lower level nonexempt employees and student assistants in work methods and procedures. This is a full time, clerical-technical position. Salary is $46,462.00 annually. See online posting for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 30, 2019.

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

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(StatePoint) Student loan debt is a fact of life for many college graduates and their parents, with borrowers owing approximately $1.6 trillion in federal and private student loans in 2019. While some graduates easily repay their loans, others struggle to manage their debt.

Nearly one-quarter of respondents in a recent CFP Board/Morning Consult survey reported they or someone in their household has student loan debt.

Only 21 percent of respondents with student loans were very confident they could manage and pay off their debt. Another 21 percent knew their student loan debt would be overwhelming and were not at all confident in their ability to repay.

The survey also highlighted the impact student debt can have on an individual’s ability to achieve important milestones, such as saving for retirement.

Approximately one-third of respondents said it was unlikely they would be able to contribute to a savings or retirement account while paying off their student loans, while nearly 50 percent said they would not be able to fund an investment portfolio.

If you have student loans, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional can provide competent, ethical advice on managing debt while building a retirement fund and balancing other financial goals.

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ever, keep in mind that consolidation isn’t the best strategy for everyone. Evaluate your specific loans and learn more about what consolidation might look like for you.

• Get organized. Borrowers may miss student loan payments simply because they’re unaware of the terms of their loans. Knowing how much you owe, to whom, and the terms of your loans can help you make informed budget and repayment decisions.

For more debt management tips and to find a CFP professional near you who can help you review your options and determine the best plan for meeting your goals, visit letsmakeaplan.org. For questions or for more information about your specific loans, contact your student loan provider.

• Consider consolidating loans. Many students graduate with loans from multiple sources. Consolidating student loans simplifies repayment and may decrease the amount you pay monthly. How-

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• Set up automatic payments. Automatic payment plans save time, stress and, in some cases, money.

Some lenders will decrease the interest rate on your loan (usually less than 1 percent) as an incentive to set up automatic debit payments. Even a small reduction can save you money in the long run.

• Know your repayment options. There are several repayment plans for federal student loans. This includes options that lower monthly payments in proportion to income. Or, you can apply for a deferment or forbearance, which allows you to stop making payments for a certain period.

• Get employer assistance. Ask if your company offers financial assistance for school expenses or student loan payments. Although not directly related to student loans, if your employer matches employee retirement contributions, make sure you’re maximizing that benefit. Failing to make your own contributions up to that match is likely leaving a significant amount of money on the table.

Finding a balance between all your financial goals is important.

With the right information and assistance, you can better manage student loan debt while preparing for the future.

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PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED Material Development Expert

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GROUNDSKEEPER IV AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Grounds Maintenance

Maintain university hard surfaced and unplanted areas, establish and maintain planted areas. Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have completed a minimum of thirty-seven (37) academic hours in landscape technology or a directly related field. A minimum of three years grounds/landscaping experience and a valid Michigan driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the University. State of Michigan pesticide spraying license. This is a full time position, working Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Salary is $22.11 per hour/$22.74 after 90 days. Refer to online posting for additional qualifications and requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 25, 2019.

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

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DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Athletics Administration

Coordinate the fundraising activities for the department; Cultivate and solicit funds from donors & organizations; assist Associate AD for Development to implement and manage the Department’s strategic fundraising plan; Administer policies, procedures and programs within the Golden Grizzly Champions Club. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Perform all job duties in a manner consistent with NCAA conference and University rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures and guidelines. Three years fundraising experience. Salary is up to the Mid $40’s. Refer to online posting for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply July 25, 2019.

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

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REGISTRAR OFFICE COORDINATOR AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Office of the Registrar

Perform a variety of highly specialized complex technical para-professional analyses of considerable difficulty and to coordinate multiple lower level technical functions required to provide services in an integrated system. Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years progressively responsible office experience, including direct experience in office coordination, prioritizing work assignments and maintaining work flow to meet deadlines.

Experience in group leading with ability to instruct and direct non-exempt employees and student assistants in work methods and procedures. This is a full time, clericaltechnical position. Salary is $46,462.00 annually. See online posting for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 25, 2019.

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

Project Manager Mechanical Engineering Detroit, MI Wayne State University has an available position of Project Manager-Mechanical Engineering in Detroit, MI. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering & 84 months experience as a Mechanical Engineer. Position also requires: Exp. must include: 1) 60 mos. exp. managing mechanical system installation for construction projects; 2) 60 mos. exp. reviewing mechanical system designs for construction projects; 3) 24 mos. exp. coordinating mechanical control systems for mechanical equipment; & 4) 24 mos. exp. preparing project budgets & schedules. Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently during the same time period. Job duties: Lead design & construction process of mechanical systems projects. Investigate problems with existing mechanical systems. Review mechanical equipment & control system designs. Prepare & track project budgets & schedules.

Qualified candidates should apply through the WSU Online Hiring System for posting #044421 at https://jobs.wayne.edu.

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Vibracoustic USA, Inc. seeks a Material Development Expert in South Haven, MI to manage actions and projects in line with the Innovation Plan / Road Map and develop and optimize the rubber compound recipes to meet customer and internal performance requests, among other duties. Min. bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, polymer science and engineering, or related field of study and two years of experience in job offered or related. Send resumes by mail to: Ms. Laura Underwood, Vibracoustic USA, Inc., Resume Processing/JO#9915934, 400 Aylworth Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090.

Senior Software Test Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp &execute test plans for qlty control &improve User Exp (UX) incldg Center Stack Module (CSM) to identify, track &assign fixes for malfunctions, crashes, &poor performance, for psgr vehicle infotainment &telematics Android syss features incldg media playback, Bluetooth connectivity, phone projection, OnStar connectivity, navigation &power moding, to improve display/HMI, in Android operating sys, using Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, IBM RTC/RQM, VehicleSpy, Python, XML, &Java tools; C-ATS automation framework; &NeoVIFIRE, P-CAN, Mongoose, USB Relay, &Navigator H/W. Build Python test framework from scratch to fully automate whole test flow.

Collect data &create &check test reports &identify critical issues. Perform sys level verification tests incldg smoke/ sanity/ non-functional/ KPI/ Bluetooth connectivity/ stability/ regression/ monkey/ &power mode tests. Master, Electrical or Computer Engrg, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer, dvlpg &executing test plans for qlty control &improving UX incldg CSM or Android device, to identify &assign fixes for malfunctions, &poor performance for Android features incldg media playback, Bluetooth connectivity, &navigation, in Android OS, using Git, Gerrit, Jenkins &Python tools, or related. Mail resume to Ref#428-151, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Designer Warren, MI, General Motors. Design, engr, &dvlp virtual vehicle integration solutions for psgr vehicle electrical syss incldg wiring harnesses, electrical fuse boxes, batteries, battery cables, rear park assist sensors, instrument cluster modules, radio modules, speakers, &switches, using UGNX, Teamcenter &Vismockup tools, in prototype &production vehicles. Verify electrical packages, &analyze clearance &engine roll, &check clearance of components according to engrg criteria. Execute merge process &optimize splice anlys using Routing Electrical Mode in UGNX to associate electrical function netlist to wiring harness math data &define bundle diameter. Design &provide safety recommendations to program reqmts &integrate new electrical components &syss for U.S., global &emerging market reqmts incldg U.S. FMVSS No. 302 Flammability of interior materials. Ensure work follows Global Vehicle Dev. Proc. incldg all sync points gates &design release schedules.

Bachelor, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation &Control, or Electronics Engrg. 12 mos exp as Designer, Design Engineer, or Engineer, designing virtual vehicle integration solutions for psgr vehicle electrical syss incldg wiring harnesses, electrical fuse boxes, batteries, &instrument cluster modules, using UGNX, Teamcenter &Vismockup tools. Mail resume to Ref#1811-201, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Over the Air Validation Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp, execute &monitor test plans &validate &improve Remote Reflash Master (RRM) in Central Gateway Module (CGM), to identify &verify fixes for Over the Air (OTA) malfunctions, crashes, &poor performance, for 2021 &beyond MY psgr vehicle infotainment &telematics syss features, using CANoe, CANalyzer, IBM RTC, VehicleSpy, RADGalaxy, RAD-Star, ATT, &RAD-Moon tools, &neoVI FIRE &Vector tools H/W, in vehicle &on test bench. Dvlp &maintain test procedure up to date based on the latest OTA functional &ISO 14229-1 UDS reqmts for validation on sub-sys, sys &vehicle level. Collect data &create, check, and analyze captured CAN &LIN communication logs, FSA, Ethernet logs &core ECU component logs (Center Stack Module (CSM), CGM &Telematics Connectivity Platform (TCP) of vehicle subsys ECU reprogramming &vehicle features &dvlpmt of diagnostic application to support reading of diagnostic trouble codes.

Master, Electrical Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, monitoring test plans &validating RRM in CGM, CSM, or TCP, to identify fixes for OTA malfunctions &crashes, for psgr vehicle infotainment &telematics syss features, using IBM RTC, VehicleSpy, RAD-Galaxy, &ATT tools, &neoVI FIRE hardware, or related. Mail resume to Ref#8512-D, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Manager - Global Program Management Global MidSize Truck Warren, MI, General Motors. Coordinate the body on frame (BOF) MidSize Truck Program Execution Team daily work by documenting decisions/actions, maintaining general team information, gathering lessons learned from Product Planners in global regions of sale &providing support to Design Center Program Ops meetings. Perform daily follow-up on global midsize truck (NA/SA, Asia, Australia &Middle East) events &deliverables timing, financial, engrg &aftersales commitments incldg setting &conducting in person Program Team reviews of Engrg, Mfg, Purchasing, Marketing, Finance, Sales &Aftersales, on all vehicle &tooling engrg specs, global vehicle program volumes, capital (engrg &mfg investment, &vendor tooling) &material costs, &assessment of responsibility for maintaining program timing &governance.

Supervise 1 Assistant Program Mgr to perform tasks. Prepare &seek approval for the Vehicle Program Qlty Review with Senior Leadership.

Complete Critical Launch Report/Milestone on Time Report, &Program scorecard. Ensure Executive Chief Engr, Chief Engr &Program Planning Director are aware of &prepared to support mitigation activities. Incorporate accessories &personalization strategies, program lifecycle mgmt &approvals. 5 years’ exp as Product Planning Mgr or Director, Planning &Program Management Mgr or Director, or Program Mgr or Director, performing daily followup on global BOF truck or SUV events &deliverables timing, financial, engrg &aftersales commitments incldg setting &conducting in person Program Team reviews of Engrg, Mfg, Purchasing, Marketing, Finance, Sales &Aftersales, on vehicle specs, global vehicle program volumes, capital, &material costs, &assessment of responsibility for maintaining program timing &governance, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2997, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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