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Former Highland Park Mayor Linsey Porter laid to rest

By Branden Hunter Growing up in Highland Park, Michigan, Linsey Porter always dreamed of becoming two things: a standout baseball player and the mayor of Highland Park. He made both of his dreams come true; he was a star baseball player for Palo Verde College in California and he became the 30th mayor of his hometown, Highland Park, in 1991.

Porter, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, from complications of pneumonia, his family said. His funeral services were held Friday, June 28, at Soul Harvest Ministries on John R. in Highland Park.

Motown Legend Martha Reeves sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and Michigan’s 13th Linsey Porter District Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib delivered remarks at the funeral. The funeral procession, led by a horse drawn carriage, traveled southbound on Woodward Avenue starting at Ferris Street and ended at Tennyson. The casket was then transferred to a hearse to make the remainder of the trip to Elmwood Cemetery for Porter’s interment.

Porter was born October 10, 1954 in Highland Park. After college, he entered Highland Park politics in 1979 and was elected to City Council before serving as president of the council in 1987. In 1991, he became the youngest mayor to ever be elected in the city and was also the longest consecutive serving mayor of Highland Park, completing three terms in office, from 1991-2003.

As mayor of Highland Park, Porter faced head-on many of the city’s issues, including crime, unemployment, and business relocation, including Chrysler leaving its birthplace for Auburn Hills in 1991. But Porter never left his beloved city and fought to return it to its glory days.

Near the end of his tenure, Porter oversaw the former Chrysler space transformed into Oakland Industrial Park and brought communications company Budco to town with a $30 million Highland Park headquarters.

The longtime mayor brought some $300 million in development to the city during his 12 years in office.

Linsey had been married to his devoted and loving wife Patricia Reid-Porter for over 30 years. After his

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Democratic presidential hopefuls former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA).

Sen. Harris Beats Up on Biden Harris calls out Biden in first round of Democratic debates

By Whitney Gresham Last month the Democratic National Committee announced who qualified to be on stage for the first formal presidential primary debate to be held in Miami. It was a two-night affair with the candidates broken into a group of ten each night to answer a series of questions from a panel of journalists.

Because there were so many participants, nether night of debate was expected to generate much heat. And this certainly proved to be the case the first night. However, on the second night, a clash emerged that served to illuminate the nature of a larger struggle. That of a generational clash over attitudes about submerging one’s principles to accommodate evil in order to accomplish, perhaps, a larger goal in the long run.

It’s a story as old as time.

And in the world of modern politics was bound to lead to conflict. And in this case, it is best expressed in the idiom about “the man with the feet of clay.”

That’s what kept running through my mind last week after watching the first major Democratic debate of the nascent presidential campaign season.

After watching U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) cut up former Vice President Joe Biden with the precision of a master surgeon and him

fumble through his response to her challenging his arrogance and hubris over painful racial episodes in this country’s history, it dawned on me that he is not ready for prime time.

Or more accurately, he missed his curtain call a while ago.

Joe Biden may have been America’s first black President’s loyal second-in-command. He might also be the presumed nominee and favorite son. But none of that entitles him to the Democratic nomination no matter what the Washington talking heads and most white reporters covering his campaign suggest.

He exposed himself with his careless remarks – more in tone and attitude than actual substance – with his wistful his take of working with vulgar, degenerate, southern racists who infested the U.S. Senate at the time, to get legislation passed in the 1970s. In his arrogance, he spoke of his opposition to what most white people called “forced” busing, which black folks know intuitively means opposition to desegregation, and the hoarding of nearly all the best resources for them and their families.

During the second night of the Democratic debate in Miami, Sen. Harris chal-

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It’s nether impolitic or unfair, to question the character of a politician who is willing to work with and cut a deal with an unreconstructed, anti-democratic, racist whose whole reason for being in politics was to oppress African American citizens.

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Abortion Ban: Whose Right is it Anyway?

By Darlene A. White

More than 100 United Way volunteer partners give Alkebu-lan Village a mini makeover

lenged Biden’s almost remorseful tone in describing a bygone era where powerful white men, even those with often clashing ideologies, could work together in the U.S. Senate on a policy that advanced their mutual interests without being challenged over the very morality of such a relationship.

Last week, comedian and actress, Tiffany Haddish, became the latest celebrity to take a stand against Georgia’s new abortion ban.

Detroit- Roe v. Wade established a woman’s right to abortion in 1973. Today, the abortion debate has peered its head again and is now taking over news headlines. So now, the question is… whose right is it anyways when it comes to the unborn life? Is it the mother, father, or the newest angle… your local politician?

Haddish canceled her standup comedy show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta due to the “heartbeat” bill.

“After much deliberation, I am postponing my upcoming show in Atlanta,” Haddish said in a statement to ticket holders, according to CNN. “I love the state of Georgia, but I need to stand with women and until they withdraw Measure HB481, I cannot in good faith perform there.”

For half of 2019, The United States turned its gears towards taking action to ban or severely limit access to abortions among a national debate.

Recently, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Ohio passed the, “heartbeat bill,” that bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is around six weeks of pregnancy. Utah and Arkansas voted to limit the abortion procedure to the middle of the second trimester, while Alabama recently passed the strictest abortion law in the country, banning the pro-

cedure with few exceptions.

exception for rape or incest.

In Alabama, the bill only allows abortion if the life of the woman is threatened; if the woman had a mental illness that could result in “her death or the death of her unborn child;” or if the fetus had a fatal anomaly that would result in stillbirth or its death after birth. There is no

If a doctor in Alabama performs an abortion, they could face criminal charges with life sentences.

Other states continue to follow the 1973 ruling by the Supreme Court, which makes abortions legal until the fetus reaches 24 to 28 weeks.

Georgia’s abortion law looks like, new slavery to me, she stated.

“If I can’t have control of my body and if no other woman can have control over her body, why would I perform there?” Haddish said.

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“July 2, 2019, would have marked 31 years of marriage and Linsey was the love of my life. What we had was special and I will cherish every beautiful memory,” she said in a statement.

“He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and mayor, and was dearly loved by so many. Linsey never met a stranger. He believed in humanity and that we are all connected. When he spoke to the people, they would listen.”

As transactional as politics may be, any self-respecting African American leaders ought to challenge any white politician that ruthless if they come into the black community seeking our votes.

And as a serious Democratic contender for President of the United States and a challenger to Biden, Sen. Harris had every right to call him out on such behavior. Especially when all the polls indicate it is the black vote that is keeping him at the top of the polls.

Porter is survived by his wife, daughter, Nikki Suber; and siblings Brenda Stanley, Malvin Porter, Dwight Porter and Dennis Porter.

The fact is, black folks don’t owe Joe Biden anything.

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the tremendously from the abortion bans, according to a statement from Planned Parenthood Action.

“African Americans have a higher rate of unintended pregnancy and a higher rate of abortion than non-Hispanic whites. It is important however to look at the underlying issues behind high abortion rates. High rates of abortion are related to poverty and lack of access to prevention services.”

“Black women face multiple barriers to accessing quality, affordable health care, which leads to higher rates of both unintended pregnancy and abortion.”

American Indian Health & Family Services Has Selected Chasity Dial as New Chief Executive Officer The American Indian Health & Family Services (AIHFS) Board of Directors has selected Chasity Dial, enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.

Dial, who for 7.5 years had served as AIHFS’s chief operations officer and human resources, succeeded Ashley Tuomi, the company’s former CEO, on June 15th.

“We are thankful for all the growth during Tuomi’s leadership, and are sad to see her leave,” said John Lemire, Chairperson of the Board. “Our search for her replacement became easier when the board learned that Dial had taken the opportunity afforded her in our succession plan and applied to be our next CEO. She has worked closely with Tuomi, and part of our decision to select her was based on expectations of a smooth transition and continued growth.”

“I am honored and extremely grateful to the board for giving me this opportunity to lead this organization on its continued mission of enhancing the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of our community,” said Dial.

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Rebecca Kiessling, Founder and President of Save The 1, and co-founder and Board Member of Hope After Rape Conception, is pro-life and it all started for her when she was in her mother’s womb.

“My birthmothers’ “choice” was to abort me, and I was nearly aborted in two illegal abortions, but she backed out, because it was a crime and out of fear of her own safety,” explained Kiessling. “I owe my birth to the law which protected me, exactly four years before Roe v. Wade, and today my birthmother and I are both thankful we were both protected.

Michigan law saved my life!”

Abortion kills a living human being, exclaimed Kiessling.

“Real people like me who are just as worthy of protection and the opportunity to be born,” she said.

Still the question remains… who’s right is it anyway?

And whether it is Sen. Harris or Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), no African American politician ought to let up on Biden as he seeks the Democratic nomination for fear of bruising him too badly and ultimately giving Trump ammunition in the general election.

Biden has been in politics for nearly 50 years and has run for president three times. If he can’t handle real talk about his record, be it his opposition to busing and relationships with southern segregationists, treatment of Anita Hill, or ardent support for that vicious 1996 Omnibus Crime Bill, then he doesn’t need to be in the race.

The real irony, however, is that it is his position on those very issues that irk black folks the most, that makes him so palatable to the so-called working-class whites that so many white Democrats keep chasing after. Many of these working-class whites are nothing more than racially hostile voters who willingly vote time and again against

their own economic interests to punish black and brown Americans who they believe are infringing on their white privilege and sense of entitlement.

Distilled to its essence, that is the attitude that Sen. Harris was getting at when she challenged Biden on his remarks about collaborating with white men who went to work every single day in the U.S. Senate with the intent on doing her and every other black person in this nation harm.

There’s nothing charming about that.

That’s nothing to be sentimental about, Vice President Biden.

In fact, the fatal flaw in his campaign seems to be his sense of entitlement even though he clearly appears to be out of sync with where all the energy currently resides in the Democratic Party.

And that is among the young people of color, largely women, who are in no mood for Uncle Joe’s tales of how well he got along with a bunch of Southern racists back in the day.

And since his securing the Democratic nomination is almost entirely contingent on the black vote during the primary season, he has some serious explaining to do. And Sen. Harris did him and us all a favor by calling him out on it.

Stay tuned to see how and if Biden recovers as the Dems head to Detroit’s Fox Theatre for the second Democratic presidential debate. The debate will be hosted on July 30-31.

Tickets to the event are not for sale. Instead, the Democratic National Committee is handling attendance through a lottery via www.my.democrats.org/page/s/second-dnc-debate

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Gov. Whitmer, Legislature proclaim July as ‘Michigan Wildlife Conservation Month’

By Michigan Chronicle Staff Michiganders now have another reason to celebrate in July beyond the Independence Day holiday, fireworks shows and summer festivals.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature today announced approval of a bipartisan resolution declaring July as “Michigan Wildlife Conservation Month.” The aim is to promote awareness of the nationally heralded efforts the state is making to ensure Michigan’s wildlife and natural resources are preserved for future generations.

“Our state is recognized throughout the U.S. as a leader in wildlife management, so it’s appropriate that we celebrate Michigan’s many wildlife conservation success stories,” Whitmer said. “At the same time, it’s important for the public to know about the essential role hunters and anglers play in conserving, managing and protecting Michigan’s wildlife.”

Highlighting the declaration of Michigan Wildlife Conservation Month is the kickoff of the first-ever traveling Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaic Wall, which will allow thousands of Michigan residents and visitors to pose for free live-event, real-time photos illustrating how people are necessary for wildlife management.

Beginning in July at popular public venues such as Comerica Park during a Detroit Tigers game on July 6, John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on Aug. 1 and in Flint, Lansing and the Upper Peninsula at locations and dates to be determined, people will take photos in a booth that will automatically print their facial image as a sticker. Participants can engage in the interactive experience by placing their photo stickers on the mosaic board, which will appear as individual, 8-foot-wide by 4-foot-tall artistic images of wildlife such as an elk, peregrine falcon, wild turkey, Kirtland’s warbler and lake sturgeon.

Following the statewide tour, the final versions of each Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaic Wall will be displayed and permanently housed at the Michigan History Center in Lansing. (See an example of the peregrine falcon planned for the Detroit Tigers event here.)

“This is a terrific opportunity for people of all ages – from young children and families to teens and grandparents – to become part of a once-in-a-lifetime Michigan experience celebrating our state’s outdoor heritage in a fun and innovative format that will be preserved for posterity,” said Michigan Wildlife Council Chair Matt Pedigo.

“Each of the images was selected to represent the unique relationship that exists between Michigan’s abundant wildlife, the people who take care of it and the people who enjoy it,” Pedigo said. “The photo mosaic wall makes everyone at the event feel like once you look at the big picture, we’re all in it together. From up close, you see individual photos – as you move farther back, the mosaic of each wildlife species’ beauty is revealed.”

The proclamation of July as “Michigan Wildlife Conservation Month” reflects that July 1 marks the 81st anniversary of the effective date for the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, which ensured wildlife management projects nationwide would be funded by the purchase of hunting equipment.

The proclamation also coincides with the five-year anniversary of the creation of the Michigan Wildlife Council, which is a bipartisan- approved panel tasked by the Legislature with conducting a public education campaign emphasizing the importance of wildlife management and the role hunting and fishing play in protecting and enhancing Michigan’s wildlife and natural resources.

This year’s efforts emphasize that hunting and fishing licenses – not taxes – pay for the conservation of Michigan’s for sts, waters and wildlife, said Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, who sponsored the legislation that created the council in late 2013.

“Today, in no small part because of the council’s activities, research shows more Michiganders than ever are aware of the essential role hunting and fishing play in wildlife conservation,” said Bumstead, who noted that nearly $61 million was generated in 2018 for Michigan conservation through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses.

Among the wildlife success stories that legislators, Whitmer and Michigan Wildlife Council members are encouraging Michiganders to celebrate are: • Recognition of the 100th anniversary of the successful reintroduction of Rocky Mountain elk to Michigan after near extinction.

• The restoration of Michigan’s wild turkey population from 2,000 in 1960 to 200,000 today.

• The comeback of species such as the peregrine falcon, Kirtland’s warbler and lake sturgeon, which were nearly wiped from Michigan’s landscape in the last century.

• Over the past 10 years, anglers have caught 14 state-record fish, which Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger hails as a “tribute to the growth and health of the state’s world-class fisheries and the long-term management efforts that help sustain them.”

“On behalf of the council, we want to thank Gov. Whitmer and the Legislature for their leadership and vision in placing a high priority on the benefits that hunting and fishing bring to our state,” Pedigo said.

“Michigan is just the second state in the country to have created a wildlife council,” he said. “By working together, we’re winning national acclaim for the tremendous strides Michigan is making in informing those who don’t hunt or fish about the important role those pursuits play in our state.”

The money spent every year on hunting and fishing in Michigan has huge financial benefits across all regions of the state.

According to a recent Michigan United Conservation Clubs study, hunting and fishing annually contribute $11.2 billion to Michigan’s economy and support 171,000 jobs, making the combination of activities one of the state’s top 10 job-creation industries.

“In Southeast Michigan alone, spending on hunting and fishing adds $3.7 billion to local economies.

That’s money being spent on everything from fishing rods and camping equipment to gas, meals and outdoor clothing,” Love said.

The economic benefits for local communities from those who hunt and fish are vital to continuing Michigan’s prosperity now and in the future, said Amy Trotter, MUCC executive director.

“People who never hunt or fish should have a new appreciation for the economic power Michigan’s hunters and fishermen deliver and that helps make our state a great place to live, work and play,” Trotter said.

Five Sensory- Friendly 4TH of July

Tips For Kids With Autism

Preparation can turn a potentially stressful holiday into a fun celebration With Independence Day upon us, our country’s traditional outdoor celebrations are likely to be busy, noisy, and crowded with parades, loud and bright firework explosions, and perhaps overpowering with smells and smoke—all things that could constitute a neurotypical child’s recipe of super summer fun. 1 in 59 children have autism and for a neurodiverse child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), these ingredients can often cause intense and overwhelming meltdowns.

Many ASD families may feel the best solution is to stay home and celebrate in a more laid-back fashion, but even then, the unknown holiday activities in our neighborhoods could still prove troublesome. Plus, exposure to public events that are going to recur is an opportune time to help a child with autism learn necessary skills to not only adapt to ever-changing environments but potentially learn to love them - all while celebrating our nation’s birthday.

Sensory overload for a child with ASD is best treated with preparation. To prepare your child, here are five tips to help your family manage the sensory experience of our nation’s mid-summer holiday. These tips are adapted from techniques used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy—evidence-based therapy in which behavior modifications are consistently applied and rewarded to make a meaningful change in overall behavior.

TIP ONE — Communicate to help forecast what could come Help your child to understand and envision exactly what is going to be different that day. Explore and explain all the things that could take place. Rehearse parts of the events if you can.

Start now by talking about what your child might expect and if possible get your child’s feedback ahead of time on what your child may feel crosses a threshold into becoming “too much” for them and what might constitute a need for a break.

Even if the event is at your house, talk about all the possible scenarios that could occur with the people who are coming, the food preparation and flavors, and the activities planned for the day.

TIP TWO — Prep with plans, emotional supports It may be comforting for your child to know if you and he/she can use a code word, flashcard or favored technique when the child senses a situation is close to triggering a behavior. For example, in

ABA terms, if the child or parent anticipates a common “antecedent” to a behavior, the child can use the code and seek a comforting reinforcement ahead of time.

If you are going to be around people who are unfamiliar with your child’s diagnosis, do some more rehearsal with your child about preparing for and responding to being accidentally bumped, excitedly hugged, or play-wrestled with.

If your child is into facts and history, they may appreciate knowing the real story why fireworks have become a tradition on this national holiday. So tell your child ahead of time what the historical context is and the reason for the celebration.

TIP THREE — Bring physical reinforcements Bringing along personal favorites universally goes a long way in all scenarios, not just during new activities. If your child has some favorite toys or snacks, bring them along. If they start feeling uncomfortable, these items can sometimes be enough to remind him or her of something familiar to feel calm enough to endure or even enjoy new or unfamiliar situations.

If you are visiting a barbecue or picnic, pack some of your child’s more familiar, favorite foods. Ask them in advance what they want to bring along so they feel empowered with a sense of control. If appropriate, rehearse with them to gently say “no, thank you” when people ask if they want to try some different food.

Depending on your child’s comfort level, consider packing sunglasses, hats, and/or a hoodie to help your child manage visual stimulation. If the climate is not expected to be too oppressive, even a compression tank top shirt or weighted vest can be part of the planned wardrobe. Or as much as possible, let your child pick their clothes for the day to add to the comfort to the occasion.

The sounds of the 4th are striking and intense. Your child can have a pack filled with accessible earplugs or buds to play familiar music, or even noise-canceling headphones to block some of the auditory stimuli.

TIP FOUR — Prepare for ­Sensory Overload Fireworks mean big crowds.

If your child doesn’t do well with crowds because of multiple sensory triggers, there may be a concern that he/she could run in an attempt to get away and/or end up getting lost by mistake. For many reasons, it might be better to set up your

viewing spot a bit further back from the main attraction area. This is also useful if you think your child would like frequent breaks from the activities, will need to use the restroom, or for beating the crowds home.

Depending on where you live, fireworks may only be commonplace once a year around this holiday. While you likely cannot replicate a true display in person similar to the real event, there are numerous fourth of July fireworks video viewings, large and small, available on YouTube you with your child can watch at as high a volume and on as big a screen as your child will tolerate before the actual day’s event.

Experiencing this, even on a screen will allow your child exposure to the sights and sounds in advance to get an idea of what to expect on the day of.

TIP FIVE — Anticipate, ­Participate, and Have Fun For some children, it is helpful to have a “job” for the day. Being a helper or “in charge” of some element of the activity will make them feel more involved and more in control of their experience. For others, try and give them as much choice as possible in terms of seating, moving around, or isolating themselves (with as much supervision as possible). Work with other family members or friends to form a buddy system to keep the child with autismfeeling safe. However, you also should be prepared to escape; let your child know that they can always let you know they are overwhelmed and need to get away from the people or the place.

Create some options for them to decompress. A small pop-up tent can sometimes serve as an escape pod if you are in an open space with lots of people. If you are visiting a place, sometimes a brief trip to the car can take tensions down a bit.

Develop a plan if a meltdown does occur. It can be more difficult to decide and implement comfort for your child on the spot and in a crowd. Discuss beforehand what strategies you will use and what each person in your party needs to do if you all need to leave.

Finally, your child has a meltdown, attend to them and don’t worry about the looks or concerns of others. If you prepare as best you can and remember this can be and should be a positive, fun occasion, you will get through potential challenges at this or any holiday festivities out of the ordinary.

For more information, please visit http://www.centriaautism.com.

DTE Energy needs your help keeping our community safe Most of us would do anything within our power to keep our families and our neighborhoods safe, but did you know that there may be something potentially deadly sitting in your home right now? While natural gas is a safe and affordable way to heat homes and power appliances, it is not without inherent risks. While natural gas build-up and resulting explosions are rare, they do occur. By following best safety practices, you can help keep your family and community safe.

When’s the last time you had your indoor natural gas meter inspected?

This simple check-up takes place inside your home every 36 months.

It’s fast, it’s free and it’s required by law.

These mandatory safety inspections identify potential leaks, ensure metering equipment is functioning properly and that service connections are secure. This is all to help prevent risks to the health and well-being of our families and community. Our technicians will look for signs of a leak and, in some cases, they also inspect the ventilation of all gas appliances in the home, helping to prevent possible deadly hazards related to carThere are more than 40,000 res- bon monoxide poisoning or natural idents in our community who are gas build-up. The inspection takes behind on a critical safety inspec- less than 10 minutes, unless a leak tion of indoor natural gas meters. is found. In that case, DTE will re-

spond quickly to safely resolve the issue.

Unfortunately, if our technicians are not given access to inspect an indoor meter, we must interrupt natural gas service to that residence until we can guarantee that the home is safe.

DTE employees and our partner, URG, are reaching out to our customers throughout the community to schedule appointments for these mandatory safety inspections. You may be contacted by phone, mail or directly at your door. Rest assured that our technicians are there to conduct a safety inspection only – they are not there to collect payments or inspect any other aspect of your home.

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Discrimination in Michigan?

Yes, It’s Happening Here!

By Rev. Roland Stringfellow Pastor and Teacher, Metropolitan Community Church, Detroit

With same-sex couples celebrating the fourth anniversary of the freedom to marry in Michigan this summer, many think that LGBTQ people in our state no longer face discrimination. Sad to say, this is not true. Recently, a gathering of Church clergy and laypersons from across the spectrum of denominations and political affiliations surfaced a Rev. Roland Stringfellow dynamic discussion about anti-LGBTQ discrimination in Michigan. Clergy and lay folks alike spoke to the experiences of their parishioners and of their own families.

One story came from Rev. Ruth Davey-Fitzgerald, the Grand West Michigan Association Area Conference Minister of the United Church of Christ, whose family has had a long history of leadership in Michigan. Rev. Ruth’s husband, Frank Fitzgerald, passed away in 2004 after years of service as a Republican representative in the Michigan state legislature. Frank’s father was a Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, and Frank’s grandfather served as Governor of Michigan in the 1930s.

After his death Frank and Rev. Ruth’s daughter came out to them as gay and the family’s affiliation with the United Church of Christ helped them greet her with strong support. Their daughter, and her wife, both school teachers will likely not return to live in Michigan because of the state’s lack of express and enduring nondiscrimination protections, which leaves LGBTQ people vulnerable to mistreatment. Rev. Ruth said it’s very painful to imagine her daughter suffering because of the state’s lack of protections for housing and employment opportunities. This family has devoted so much of their lives to protecting the people of Michigan – and yet, one of their family members continues to go unprotected in the state.

Another story came from Peter, a university music professor who was active in his former Baptist church. He and his wife were surprised when their daughter came out to them as a member of the LGBTQ community. The couple’s friends from church urged them to show “tough love” to their daughter, even if that meant “cutting her off” or allowing her to die. After these extreme suggestions, he had an epiphany: his friends were wrong. He and his wife chose to continue to embrace their daughter. “No one should ever be encouraged to abandon or let their child die based upon misguided religious convictions,” he said. “I don’t want to see laws in Michigan that

would allow others to misuse religion as a reason to discriminate.”

Rev. Colleen Squires, Pastor of All Souls Community Church of West Michigan, talked about how she was asked to fly the Transgender Pride flag at her church – but that she wasn’t able to because her congregation worships in a rented space. Instead of raising the flag at church, Pastor Colleen raised it at her home. One evening that week a young man knocked on her door. Trembling, he asked “Do you know what that flag means? That flag is me – and I’m trying to come out to my parents.” She invited him in and offered to coach him through his conversation with his mother. The experience illustrated for Pastor Colleen the importance of visible symbols like a flag – because they let people know that they are safe and can lead to unexpected conversations like the one she had.

The stories kept coming. Rev. Tijuana Gray, Pastor of Reconciliation MCC, officiated the wedding of a same-sex couple, both of whom are members of her church. One of the wives pleaded to the pastor not to take photos or post them on social media. She was a government worker, and the lack of nondiscrimination protections in Michigan made her afraid that she would lose her job if her employer learned of her sexual orientation. The pastor realized that this woman lives each day in fear, despite wanting only to live a quiet and peaceful life.

The Pastor at East Congregational UCC, also officiated the wedding of a same-sex couple in his church. Their take on the lack of explicit protections in Michigan was different: tthe women were adamant that they will stay in Michigan and push forward fighting for freedom, dignity, and respect. But these women are an exception in Michigan – not every LGBTQ person in the state, as the other faith leaders’ stories show, are able to demonstrate this resolve.

Only with equal protections for all, including LGBTQ people, can all Michiganders live with dignity and freedom from discrimination. Across the country a majority of states lack LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination laws. That means that LGBTQ people are vulnerable to being fired from their jobs, refused housing, or denied public services and even access to educational opportunities, based solely on who they are or who they love. This kind of discrimination defies the values of fair-minded Michiganders across the state.

Extending explicit protections to all should be the standard in Michigan – with them, we have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow is the senior pastor of Metropolitan Community Church Detroit and works with congregations on LGBTQ inclusion as the director of ministerial outreach for the African-American Roundtable, a program of the Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion on the campus of the Pacific School of Religion.

Peters Statement on Juneteenth Independence Day On June 19th each year, Juneteenth Independence Day commemorates the day the last remaining African-American slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation.

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Reparations For Our People The Gospel Truth,

By Rev. Dr. Jim Holley Part One Reparations. Is there any word these days that sparks a more hotly debated conversation among Black people as we head to the critical 2020 Presidential Election? There may be other words, but reparations will surely be discussed vehemently over the next sixteen months of the political season in America.

First, let’s establish a working definition of reparations. In essence, the word means to repair, make up for something done wrongly in the past. It means to restore. In this case, what needs to be repaired Rev. Jim Holley and restored are the tremendous wrongs that have been done to African Americans and their ancestry lineage that connects to the slavery of millions and millions of Africans brought to the Americas and Caribbean countries from the Motherland against their will beginning in 1619. Stated another way, every Black person in America that is of African descent should be the recipient of reparations.

Exactly how reparations should and will look, differ from person to person.

Yet, the differences must not outweigh the fact that the time for reparation payments – in some shape, form or fashion - is now. There must be compensatory payments made to Black people in America who are the descendants of slaves.

There are a number of Black organizations in America that are demanding reparations. The Movement For Black Lives is one.

“We demand reparations for past and continuing harms,” said organizational leaders. “The government, responsible corporations and other institutions that have profited off of the harm they have inflicted on Black people must repair the harm done.”

Another organization that has been on the battlefield for reparations is N’COBRA, which stands for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America. Interestingly, N’COBRA, which was founded in 1987, held its 30th Annual National Convention right here in Detroit from June 20 -23, 2019 at the Timbuktu Academy of Science & Technology. The conference theme: 400 Years of Terror: A Debt Still Owed!”

N’COBRA’s national event convened one month before the NAACP holds its National Conference in Detroit in July, where reparations “must be” a major topic, not only for discussion, but for the establishment of decisive and forward-moving strategies that will ultimately deliver reparations to Black people in America.

So what does a comprehensive platform for reparations look like?

“I think we’re getting closer to what reparations look like,” Dr. Conrad Worrill, a longtime reparations advocate, told The Final Call newspaper. “I think we’re getting closer to a consensus on a different kind of reparations outcome that would be beneficial to Black people in a reparations practice, like tuition debt removal, free college education, and freeing political prisoners that have been locked up for 40 years. There are a lot of ideas other than just getting a check.”

Presidential candidates who want our Black votes must present a strong and doable plan for facilitating reparations. If such candidates don’t offer us well-crafted plans and platforms on reparations, then maybe we don’t offer them our votes. And it’s not only for those who want to be our next president, the same goes for those who want to be our representatives in the U.S Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

As Black people, we can’t allow the conversation of reparations to slip from the political agendas of those who court black voters.

Yes, there are lots of options to consider, but we must find ways to come to a general consensus about what forms of reparations are acceptable. Whatever options are formulated, everyone is not going to agree or be pleased with. Yet, the time is now for the “full repair” to happen for the 400 years of terror and other egregious crimes against every sector of Black America.

Not sold yet, Black people - no pun intended - a United Nations’ panel convened in 2016 under the banner of the United Nations’ Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. The group concluded that reparations could come in a number of ways, to include a formal apology, health initiatives, educational opportunities, psychological rehabilitation, technology transfer, and financial support and debt cancellation. Regardless of the possibilities surrounding reparations, the United Nations’ group made one thing perfectly clear: The United States of America owes Black people reparations for a 400-year-history of “racial terrorism.”

There will be lots more to say about reparations in Part Two. And that’s…

The Gospel Truth!

The Race War in America

By Melissa Martin

How do we learn to be human together? White women—black women. Black men—white men. White children—black children. White—black.

In 1863, (white) President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War. Ratification of the 13th Amendment abolished slavery everywhere in the United States. In 1868, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution gave blacks Melissa Martin equal protection under the law. In 1870, the 15th Amendment granted blacks the right to vote.

In 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. He became the 44th president, and the first African American to be elected to that office.

Roots (1976) by Alex Haley tells the story of Kunte Kinte—a young black man taken from the Gambia when he was17 and sold as a slave—and seven generations of his descendants in the United States.

When Roots was televised I was a college student. I remember a small group of African American males gathered outside their dorm during the miniseries and sang. So surreal. The horrifying history of slavery hit me between the eyes like a ton of bricks. Marshall University in Huntington, W. Va.—the first time I interacted with people of color. Growing up as a white girl from Appalachia, minorities were not discussed because they were not around—invisible as if nonexistent.

“Black Like Me,” a nonfiction book

by John Howard Griffin, opened my eyes to racism, oppression, and prejudice.

Maya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” showed me the amazing courage of a traumatized black woman.

The American civil rights movement took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s.

In 1948, President Truman’s Executive Order 9981 to end discrimination in the military.

In 1954, the United States Supreme Court made segregation illegal in public

schools in the case of Brown v. Board of Education. In 1956, the Supreme Court ruled segregated seating was unconstitutional. In 1957, President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. In 1965, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. In 1968, the Fair Housing Act became law.

It’s 2019. Have blacks gained equal rights under the law? Did social justice prevail? Does freedom ring true for all African Americans today?

“The History of White People” (2011) by historian Nell Irvin Painter states, “Our story begins in Greek and Roman antiquity, where the concept of race did not exist, only geography and the opportunity to conquer and enslave others.

Not until the eighteenth century did an obsession with whiteness flourish, with the German invention of the notion of Caucasian beauty. This theory made northern Europeans into ‘Saxons,’ ‘Anglo-Saxons,’ and ‘Teutons,’ envisioned as uniquely handsome natural rulers.”

Beginning at the roots of Western civilization, Painter traces the invention of the idea of a white race — often for economic, scientific, and political ends.

“Racism is a disease of white people,” penned Albert Einstein.

Is the concept of “race” a human invention? How and why did white race theory reach North America? Can it be unlearned?

Humans breathe. Humans bleed. Humans want to belong. People like me— people like you. People. Human beings.

We are us. Listen to our hearts beat with a stethoscope. Study our anatomy, our physiology, our body. We are a combination of one egg and one sperm. Birth and death are experienced by all of us.

Dissect our brains. What do you find?

You and me.

As Dan Aykroyd proclaimed, “We must come to the point where we realize the concept of race is a false one. There is only one race, the human race.”

How much longer do our black citizens have to suffer and struggle for equality and egalitarianism? How many more laws need to be enacted? Is America destined to repeat the mistakes of past history?

How do we learn to be human together? I am you and you are me. One race— the human race. That’s how.

Melissa Martin is an author, self-syndicated columnist, and therapist.

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Minorities are more likely to fall victim of Consumer Fraud

By Khalil Abdullah Ethnic Media Services

African Americans and Hispanics continue to be victimized by consumer scams at higher rates than white Americans but are more reluctant to report their experiences, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials.

“African Americans are almost twice as likely to be victims of consumer fraud as whites,” said Todd Kossow, FTC’s Midwest Regional Director, noting that Hispanics also are victimized “at a significantly higher rate than whites.”

He listed debt-related scams that hold out the hope of avoiding foreclosure, paying down student loans, and credit card debt among the leading monetary enticements that lure poor, low-income, or otherwise financially marginal individuals to grasp at the false promises of solvency and freedom from creditors.

Kossow led off a discussion on consumer fraud with other FTC officials and an all-star panel of experts drawn from federal agencies, including IRS Criminal Investigations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office Elder Justice Initiative, U.S. Postal Inspector Service, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. They were joined by a representative from Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation’s auto division, other state and Milwaukee city agencies, including the Milwaukee Public School District, as well as local participants from consumer advocacy organizations like the AARP, and the Better Business Bureau.

Kossow said the latest data

show that 11 percent of America’s adult population, or approximately 25.6 million people, were victims of scams in one year alone. Though reporting can be done anonymously, African Americans and Hispanics have been less likely to report fraud, making it more difficult for enforcement officials to alert consumers to the latest scams. That underreporting prompted an FTC report.

In the U.S., imposter scams comprise the greatest number of consumer fraud events. Imposter scams are “Any scam where someone pretends to be who they are not in order to get your money,” Kossow explained. These scams are often initiated over the phone by an individual who claims to be an IRS agent, or is calling from the Social Security Administration, from a well-known institutional authority or a reputable corporation. Also proliferating are technical support scams, where the caller convinces a consumer that a computer or a piece of equipment needs a patch or adjustment of some kind.

Aside from fraudulent schemes that can potentially affect any consumer, there are scams rooted in bitter legacies of discrimination, for example, when banks, through redlining, declined to offer mortgages to African Americans seeking to live in certain neighborhoods or zip codes. Insurance companies likewise shirked legal obligations behind the veneer of prudently avoiding doing business with “high-risk individuals,” the not so discrete term for people of predominantly non-European descent, or, who, if then insured, were charged exorbitant rates.

Jessica Roulette, an attor-

ney at Legal Action of Wisconsin, and a native of Milwaukee, spoke to the ramifications of this history. “Scammers prey on the effects of structural racism, the fact that minorities have been excluded from our banking system; excluded from home ownership.” She cited the 2008 financial crisis as but one fairly recent example of how financially unsophisticated, low-income consumers, were steered into burdensome mortgages designed to fail.

She outlined how structural inequities have affected minority and poor communities in her city and continue to impede home ownership, the primary means of the transfer of intergenerational wealth in America.

She displayed particular scorn for home ownership scams, such as rent-to-own, and explained how aspiring low-income homeowners in the city are currently being bilked by predators.

“These deals offer the worst of both worlds for consumers,” Roulette said, “because they actually never transfer ownership of the property to the consumer.” The initial pitch to prospective homebuyers, in what is likely to be the largest financial transaction of their lives, is ‘you’re building equity so you can own it one day,’ and that’s what many people want.”

“What you’re actually getting is a property tax burden that may not ever be disclosed,” Roulette said, or a home that may be uninsurable due to its poor condition or, ultimately, even uninhabitable.

She said unsuspecting victims, initially proud, thinking they are homeowners, are often embarrassed at their predica-

ments, thus often becoming, predictably, among those who fail to report the fraud.

Immigrants also, especially those who have functioned outside the traditional banking system, are vulnerable to these types of scams. Without community members sharing their knowledge and gaining an understanding of their rights, simply put, Roulette said, “it’s easy to be deceived.”

Parker Rios, is vice president of workforce development at United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), where over 1,000 people come through its doors every day. His staff also functions as case managers for its Latino clientele, including recently resettled refugees.

He said information on the prevalence of frauds and how they work could be better collected by his staff if they had a greater understanding of what questions to ask. “We’re all in,” said Rios, after listening to the presenters, inviting them to share their knowledge at upcoming UMOS staff training sessions.

Some lost life-savings because they were convinced of the need to give their bank account information. Others were conned by IRS or Social Security imposter fraud. Vang returned home one day, in the nick of time, he recalled. His wife was on the phone speaking with someone offering an upgrade for her computer. Vang convinced her to hang up. He said he has found these experiences gut wrenching.

Lara Sutherlin, the administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Con-

sumer Protection, said “education is oftentimes our best weapon to prevent the perpetration of fraud.”

That sentiment was wholeheartedly endorsed by the FTC’s Lois Greisman.

Greisman leads the division of marketing practices in the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. Among the advice she shared, was to encourage attendees to spread the message that anyone soliciting payment by use of a gift card was likely a scam artist. And, as many phone scams originate from overseas, a caller who demands payment by a wire transfer, using Western Union or MoneyGram, as examples, should be considered one also.

She explained that once the money leaves the United States, it’s harder to trace and far more difficult to recoup.

Greisman emphasized that one of the best ways for consumers to avoid a scam is tell another person about that free vacation, winning lottery number or any other too good to be true opportunity that only requires a minimum contribution to unlock the prize, before you act.

Importantly, Greisman reminded attendees, the FTC is an enforcement agency. She explained that the FTC can seek a federal restraining order that allows it to legally freeze all assets of a criminal, fraudulent enterprise before its operators can dissipate those assets. “Our primary goal is to return money to consumers and stop the frauds.” Neither, she stated, can occur unless information about fraud is shared in, between, and among America’s communities.

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Volunteer partners from Ernst & Young helped spruce up Alkebu-lan Village. Part of United Way’s Meet Up and Eat Up kickoff.

More than 100 United Way volunteer partners give Alkebu-lan Village a mini makeover

By Patreice A. Massey

block party investments, we’re able to take our signature summer meals program to the next level while capitalizing on our volunteer network so that our children and the communities’ needs are met, long-term.”

United Way for Southeastern Michigan is harnessing the power of hundreds of volunteer partners to beautify sites across Metro Detroit. At the same time, the organization will once again provide more than one million free meals to thousands of needy students through its popular Meet Up and Eat Up program as students are on their summer break.

To date, volunteers in Wayne and Oakland counties have been hard at work sprucing up MUEU sites at Gateway Church and Gateway Garden (Detroit); Lasky Recreational Center (Detroit); and Micah 6 (Pontiac).

On June 21, a large group of more than 100 United Way volunteer partners from Ernst & Young (EY) rolled up their sleeves to spruce up the Alkebulan-Village community center, located on Harper, near Van Dyke in the city.

In addition, more than $200,000 in grants have been awarded to partner agencies to offer innovative programming.

Mobile food carts, grocery vouchers, nutrition education and physical activities are some of the benefits offered at least twice a week at Meet Up and Eat Up sites.

“The project was a successful demonstration of United Way and its corporate and community partners working together in service of children and families,” said Katherine Fuller, manager, health and basic needs, United Way for Southeastern Michigan Founded in 1978, Alkebu-lan Village has a long history of providing educational, cultural and recreational programs to young people on the city’s Eastside and beyond. More than one thousand Detroit youth and their families benefit from programs each year on-site and through outreach efforts.

Volunteers from Ernst & Young painted, planted and fixed up Alkebu-lan Village during mini makeover event.

Following a recent $20,000 donation from Kellogg Company, United Way is also launching United to Be Kind, an anti-bullying initiative created in partnership with Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® and United Way Worldwide, at select summer meal sites.

dren’s library with new books, and more. A local community artist will also create a new mural on the center’s exterior wall in the coming days. Both students and staff say they appreciate what was done in such a short time.

The beautification project gave the center a much-needed mini makeover on the inside and out. Projects included painting classrooms, replacing furniture, enhancing the chil-

Meet Up and Eat Up is part of United Way’s Health & Basic Needs strategy. Since 2012, United Way has invested nearly $5 million and more than a million meals have been served each year in partnership with 700 plus tri-county sites.

“I think the makeover is great!,” said Sydney, a student youth ambassador at Alkebulan-Village. “When kids come to arts and crafts here over the summer, they’re going to be

able to see something new and I think they’ll really like it.”

The makeover project is part of a much larger effort sponsored by United Way around their popular Meet Up and Eat Up free summer meal program.

The tri-county effort is designed to fill a food gap for children ages 18 and younger Monday through Friday throughout the summer.

In the past, United Way

would launch Meet Up and Eat Up each year with block parties in several communities across metro Detroit. This volunteer beautification component provides a new element to the kick off of the effort this year.

“The Block parties have always been lots of fun, yet the impact of these one-time events is often short-lived,” says Tonya Adair, chief impact officer, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “By shifting our

Residents are encouraged to dial 2-1-1, text FOOD to 877877 or visit UnitedWaySEM.org/ MUEU to find a Meet Up and Eat Up summer site in their neighborhoods.

Danielle Hughes honors late grandfather through scholarship fund

By Branden Hunter

released June 19 and with proceeds from each book, decided to create a scholarship fund called the “David Jackson Scholarship for Emerging Leaders” in honor of her late grandfather.

David Jackson Jr. did not have higher education, but he valued it.

Born July 26, 1921 in southern Georgia, Jackson attended nearby Moultrie High School, but was drafted into World War II during his junior year. After serving from 1942-1946, Jackson moved north Danielle Hughes to Detroit during the great migration, where he started a family and a taxi business called Jackson Taxi Fleet.

David Jackson Jr. sits next to his wife Ella, holding their granddaughter Danielle Hughes.

Jackson stressed the importance of education to his family, even paying for each of his five children to attend college. They were the unofficial “Jackson 5.” Taking his own advice, Jackson attended classes at

Cass Tech High School to obtain his G.E.D. in the 1970s. He joined the ancestors in 2010, but inspired so many people around him, including his granddaughter, Danielle Hughes. Her new book, Always Make Your Bed,

“Knowing your history and being educated was extremely important to him because he didn’t have access to it,” Hughes said of her grandfather, who sparked her interest in reading in the second grade.

Jackson not only cared about the education and well-being of his own children and grandchildren, but others as well. He and his wife, Ella, were charter members of New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Highland Park. The church had a scholarship fund for the children of the church and the Jacksons were the biggest funders of it.

Before her grandfather died, Hughes visited him at his nursing home, held his hand, and promised

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Scholarship From page B-1 him she would finish college. She graduated from Georgia State in 2014 with a degree in journalism and is following in her grandfather’s footsteps by assuring others have the same educational opportunities.

“My grandfather was my hero, and this is something that he would have wanted done,” said Hughes. “When I think of what I want to be in life, an advocate in my community, it’s just like my grandfather. He instilled education and knowing your history into his children and grandchildren and I’m honored to be able to carry on his legacy. I feel he passed the torch to me.”

Hughes is currently a full-time Dream Director at Renaissance High School, where three students will receive the first round of David Jackson Scholarship for Emerging Leaders. She plans to announce the recipients

at her book launch event in July. Moving forward, the scholarship will be open to all Detroit Public School Community District students.

Long before Hughes became a Forbes 30 Under 30 list maker in 2017, award-winning social entrepreneur, world traveler, and mentor, she nearly flunked out of school and had no direction in life. For years, she would take that “below average” mentality and let it spill into other areas of her life until she became fed up with her own poor choices. Wanting to make a change for the better, Hughes began making her bed. Always Make Your Bed explores the science behind having a routine and consistently doing the same things. It is a practical resource for individuals ready to make a change, move forward, and maximize their impact throughout the marathon of life.

“All of the successful people in my life had a routine and I never had one,” said Hughes. “Every

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The Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Holds Annual Scholarship Event The Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, under the auspices of Pastor Kenneth J. Flowers, held its 55th Annual Benjamin Lawson Hooks Image Award and Banquet on Sunday June 23, 2019. The theme for the Scholarship Commission’s program was “What Does the Future Hold for Black America—Politically, Educationally, Economically and Culturally?” Hiram E. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Real times Media, Managing Partner of Paradise Valley Real Estate Holdings and Publisher of the Michigan Chronicle gave the keynote address.

In his speech Jackson praised the youth for persevering saying the following: “Your presence here today is a victory. It is a victory for you, for your family, for your church, your school, your state, and your country. You were made for this. That is why Rev. Flowers and the leaders and church family of Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church have embraced you so warmly. They, like I and so many others, believe in you. We have faith in you. We trust you. And all of us eagerly await your emergence as the leaders you are destined to be.”

The Scholarship Commission was founded in 1964 by the church’s late Pastor Emeritus, the Reverend Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, and its President, the late Carrie B. Williams. During its initial years the Commission attempted to help college students of the church by giving token donations.

The members sought to encourage high school graduates by having gatherings with motivational speakers. Currently, the Commission has risen to a new level, giving scholarships to all current and newly entering college students. Many opportunities are provided to high school and college students through the Scholarship Commission.

The Scholarship Commission’s primary objective is to raise funds to provide financial assistance and scholarships to deserving students. This year’s sponsors include Wilson- Akins Funeral Homes, Florene Mc Murtry and Family, Sarah and Rohalnn Callender, and Reverend Cedric Brock of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church of Toledo, Ohio.

The Scholarship Commission recognizes (6) members of the congregation : for Community Service this year’s awardee was Sister Yvette Woodruff; Entrepreneur of the year was awarded to Sister Carmen Willingham; Humanitarian Award was presented to Sister Hortense Miller; the Presidential Award was given to the President Emeritus of the Scholarship Commission Sister Emma J. Davis; the My Hero High School graduate Award went to Brother Shaquille Bell; and the My Hero College Student Award went to Sister Kaia Peters.

The affair was attended by 300 people.

The keynote address was very well received, and in the spirit of philanthropy, Jackson made a much-appreciated contribution to the Scholarship fund.

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On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Detroit’s Ford Field, WCCCD marked its 50th Annual Commencement Ceremony to a thunderous applause that echoed throughout the field as U.S. Senator Gary Peters addressed approximately 2,000 students who received degrees and certificates in various disciplines. Many of these graduates will matriculate to 4-year colleges and universities to further their education or gained new or better employment opportunities to achieve On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Detroit’s Ford Field, WCCCD marked its 50th Annual Commencement Ceremony to a thunderous applause that echoed their goals for success. throughout the field as U.S. Senator Gary Peters addressed approximately 2,000 students who received degrees and certificates in various disciplines. Many of these graduates will matriculate to 4-year colleges and universities to further their education or gained new or better employment opportunities to achieve "Your years of hard work have paid off and today you will take your next step toward success,” Senator Peters told the graduates who raised their hands in their goals for success. jubilation. “Whether you're going on to another educational program or starting a new phase in your career, your time at Wayne County Community College District has prepared you to take on whatever challenges you might face. Your class chose a fitting motto to address the changing world we face; 'One Step, "Your years of hard work have paid off and today you will take your next step toward success,” Senator Peters told the graduates who raised their hands in One Success, A Lifetime of Opportunity.' As graduates of Wayne County Community College District, you will discover opportunities and solve challenges jubilation. “Whether you're going on to another educational program or starting a new phase in your career, your time at Wayne County Community College that previous generations never even dreamed of. You are inheriting a future with boundless promise, and we are looking to your generation to lead us District has prepared you to take on whatever challenges you might face. Your class chose a fitting motto to address the changing world we face; 'One Step, through this exciting - and perhaps turbulent - new era,” Senator Peters concluded.

One Success, A Lifetime of Opportunity.' As graduates of Wayne County Community College District, you will discover opportunities and solve challenges that previous generations never even dreamed of. You are inheriting a future with boundless promise, and we are looking to your generation to lead us The District, as it does each year, celebrated graduating students who have served in all branches of the military, as well as members of our dual/concurrent through this exciting - and perhaps turbulent - new era,” Senator Peters concluded. enrollment students from area high schools. WCCCD is proud to help students achieve their goals of new careers, or advancing their education in baccalaureate at several colleges and universities in Michigan. join in together to celebrate their success leave of theour confines of WCCCD graduating students who haveWe served all branches of the in military, as wellasasthey members dual/concurrent The District, asprograms it does each year, celebrated to the outside world to continue their journeys and make their marks on the world. 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 WCCCD to the outside world to continue their journeys and make their marks on the world.

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Cass Community Tiny House Raffle Gives Public Chance To Become Instant Homeowners On Monday, July 8th, Cass Community Social Services (Cass) will draw the winner of their Tiny Home Raffle from the 1,000 tickets currently available, to help support their Tiny Homes Detroit community. Each ticket is just $50, a remarkably low barrier of entry for someone becoming an instant homeowner!

Since its first home was erected in 2016, Cass Community Social Services’ Tiny Homes Detroit community has garnered attention from media outlets across the country and around the world and has been featured in a string of viral videos that have been viewed (cumulatively) hundreds of millions of times.

One of those views came from a woman in Omaha, Neb. who did much more than ‘share’ it with her friends on social media. She called Cass Executive Direc-

tor Rev. Faith Fowler and offered to donate a 190-square-foot house to Cass.

Manufactured by Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. and less than 5 years old, the home includes a kitchen with full-size appliances, gas-powered stove, bathroom with a shower, loft with room for a queen-size bed and a small living room area.

However, because the new home is on wheels and each home in the Tiny Homes Detroit community is built on a foundation, Rev. Fowler asked the donor if Cass could raffle it off to support the construction of a new tiny home on their campus.

After using her 60th birthday to raise $3,675 from her Facebook friends to support her 1,500-mile round-trip, Rev. Fowler and her assistant returned to Detroit with a once-in-a-lifetime raffle item.

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Eliis Island Tea founder Nailah Ellis-Brown.

Ellis Island Tea Wins $300,000 Investment at Detroit Demo Day

By Branden Hunter Nailah Ellis-Brown had 90 seconds to convince five judges that she should be the winner of the 2019 Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day. The Detroit native made every second count and went , going home as the $300,000 investment winner in the Scale category Friday night at the Fillmore Theatre. Her popular Ellis Island Tea is available in stores around the country, including Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, and Meijeralready, but Ellis-Brown has bigger aspirations for her family recipe of Jamaican sSweet tTea. “I’ve gotten a lot of accolades in Detroit and I keep getting trophies, but trophies don’t pay my bills,” said Ellis-Brown, who is a graduate of Renaissance High School. “This money will give us a real opportunity to go national with our brand.”

Fifteen finalists were chosen, out of hundreds of impressive applications received, to pitch their businesses on stage at Detroit Demo Day. Seven of the metro Detroit entrepreneurs received a share of the $1.2 million in funding from Quicken Loans. Theirfinalists’ pitches were judged, and the winners were decided,chosen by nationally-acclaimed entrepreneurs from across the country.

Ellis-Brown, with help from the crowd, impressed the judges during her pitch, with help from the crowd. Competing in the Scale category, the judges wanted to see that Ellis Island Tea could continue its success and thrive beyond

the Michigan market. Ellis-Brown felt it could, announcing that Sam’s Club offered her a national long-term distribution contract. In order to do that, Ellis-Brown will need automated equipment and effective marketing, which is what she will use the money for.

“Getting money for marketing has been the hardest and I’ve been at this for 12 years,” said Ellis-Brown. “So, I’m going to pour some of the money into marketing and into better equipment. We need a label machine. Right now, we hand-label everything and with a machine, we will cut production by two hours and the labels will be more consistent. This interest-free loan will finally allow us to finance our marketing department and finally take us to the next level.”

In the Grow category, Detroit Dough took home second place, winning a $200,000 investment.

The Detroit-based cookie dough maker was founded in 2017 by co-founders Autumn Kyles, and siblings Victoria and Daniel A. Washington. Kyles took the stage during the 90-second pitch, showcasing Detroit Dough’s accolades, which includeding landing sales contracts with MJR Theaters, Emagine Entertainment, the Michigan Science Center, and Michigan Stadium. Detroit Dough now has its eyes set on taking their product nationally.

“I think we were chosen because of our story,” said Kyles, an alumna of Hampton University.

“We’ve grown our company real-

ly fast;, we’ve shown that we can market, and we’ve been successful thus far. In my pitch, I showed them that there is growth potential for Detroit Dough and I am really glad that we were chosen for this investment.”

Detroit Dough also won the $25,000 People’s Choice award, as voted by the audience. It also donates five percent of its gross revenue back to its neighborhood in Detroit called, Northwest-Goldberg.

This year, attendees voted for three People’s Choice award recipients. A Quicken Loans Demo Day app was made available for the audience to either swipe left, if they were not feeling the company, or swipe right, if they were. The business with the most “right swipes” in their favor in their a particular category got won an additional grant of $25,000 grant.

“We don’t want the audience to just come and watch and celebrate,” said James Chapman, who manages entrepreneur initiatives, including Detroit Demo Day for Rock Ventures. “We want them to get in on the action , because these are going to be businesses that are in their neighborhoods., Tthey know who the founders are, and we want to get the audience in on the act. It almost makes them a mini investor.”

To end the festivities, rapper and entrepreneur T.I. took the stage performing many of his hits, including “Motivation,”, Whatever You Like,”, “24’s” and others.

Detroit Dough co-founders Autumn Kyles, and siblings Victoria and Daniel A. Washington.

START category winners: $100,000: Healthy Roots $75,000: Honey Cure $50,000: Gus & Grey $25,000 People’s Choice Award: Healthy Roots GROW category winners: $250,000: Louisiana Creole Gumbo $200,000: Detroit Dough $150,000: Eastern Market Brewing Company $25,000 People’s Choice Award: Detroit Dough SCALE category winner: $300,000: Ellis Island Tea $25,000 People’s Choice Award: Functional Fluidics

Tax Planning Before Tax Preparation!

By Carla Madison, EA “When you do the things in the present that you can see, you are shaping the future that you are yet to see.” — Idowu Koyenikan A few months ago, I was a guest on Chicago’s Intellectual Radio. The show’s host invited me to discuss taxes and strategies available to the average taxpayer as we approached the beginning of yet another tax season. One of my closing suggestions while on the show was for every taxpayer to strongly consider speaking with or seeing their tax professional at least on a quarterly basis…to which one listener replied with a one-word question – really?

By tax professional, I mean an Enrolled Agent, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or a Tax Attorney. Anyone with lesser credentials may or may not be able to offer appropriate guidance depending on their level of expertise.

Why (you may ask; like the curious listener) should I speak to my tax professional several times a year? Because life happens all year and those events associated with the many transitions our paths take have tax implications of which you need to be aware.

Communicating with your tax professional during the year and addressing

questions and concerns presently – while it’s happening, can prove to be a wonderful strategy in guarding against pitfalls of the future.

Take this into account… …Summer is upon us, have you thought about taking money out of your retirement account to fund a project or an event?

Have you considered the tax implications of such a transaction?

Taking money out of your retirement account prematurely is the number one infraction I witness during tax season without question! Many taxpayers run low on the cash (especially in the summer and fall) they need to fund home projects, relocation efforts, medical bills, family vacations, new businesses, etc. The decision to remedy the problem is almost always taking money prematurely out of their retirement nest egg.

The problem is, if you have not reached 59 ½ years of age, you will sustain a severe penalty for the distribution. Please understand you will be taxed on the entire amount of the withdrawal! This is chiefly the one thing most taxpayers don’t understand. Most rest easy, as they complete the paperwork for the early distribution, in the fact that 20% of the requested

amount will be withheld for tax purposes. While this is a move in the right direction where tax planning is concerned, it does not satisfy the entire tax liability for the transaction in many cases.

are left with an ugly tax amount due to the IRS and possibly the state.

Based on tax law, two major things work against the premature distribution of retirement monies. First, as mentioned above you are taxed on all the money you take out at your effective tax bracket. For instance, let’s say you withdraw $50,000 from your 401k, you will be taxed on $50,000 not on the $40,000 you received after the 20% withholding (20% of $50,000 = $10,000; $50,000$10,000=$40,000). If you figure you are in the 24% tax bracket, your tax on this distribution is $12,000 (24% of $50,000). Second, there is a 10% additional penalty assessed on the entire amount withdrawn, that comes to $5000. So, all in all your entire tax bill for this withdrawal is $17,000 ($12,000+$5000).

However, remember you did have 20% withheld which helps but does not alleviate this terrific tax bill…your balance then would be $7000 ($17,000$10,000) and in the end, your effective tax rate for this transaction is a whopping 34%!

Therefore, many of you who do not engage in tax planning by contacting your tax professional before the transaction,

This can all be avoided if you simply borrow (if allowed) from your retirement plan instead of taking an early withdrawal.

Borrowing allows you to withdraw much of what you may need (in many cases 50% of the account value) without having to pay taxes or penalties on the amount. Your loan can be paid back in monthly deductions from your paycheck over a period of 5 years at a small rate of interest (typically 3-4%), all of which you pay yourself back by the deductions going right back into the retirement plan for your benefit. That said, provided there are no missed payments and no job loss, there is no 20% withholding, no tax bill, & no 10% penalty, For shortterm loans where you need the money fast, this is a very viable option.

Please stop here and make a decision to call your tax pro before tapping into your hardearned retirement account.

This is why you need to speak with your tax professional.

Gently related, here is a true account of a taxpayer who did not know the importance of contacting a tax professional before deciding what to do

upon embarking on a major life event. Recently, I met a young lady who inherited a sizeable estate from her aunt. A Thrift Savings Plan was bequeathed to her to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Because she did not get any professional direction and was working against the clock, she made a quick decision to transfer the funds to her personal account. This generated a taxable event and ultimately, she was met with a huge tax bill.

Within minutes of chatting with her, the direction she needed was assessed. She should have rolled over all funds to an inheritance IRA (her only option as qualified accounts go). This step would have afforded her the opportunity to avoid any taxation.

Therefore, tax planning is of the utmost importance and why you want to seek the advice of your chosen professional during the year, not just during the tax season while tax preparation is underway. I advise quarterly consultations, if nothing else, you and your tax professional can catch up on what has happened in your life for the last three months. The sharing may reveal some possible tax exposure…really.

Carla Madison, EA Madison Financial Solutions, LLC 773-239-6100

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eing a life coach is a highly rewarding vocation in which ­ you can help others realise their strengths, values and achieve their goals and reach their dreams. Today, Top Life Coach Carole Ann Rice, shares 5 reasons to become a life coach.

1. You like helping and being around people – this is pretty much a prerequisite of the job – liking people and wanting to help them further themselves. Life coaching suits those with a sociable, practical and calm nature who prefer the company of others to their own solitude.

2. You’re good at listening – some people are natural listeners with an empathetic nature. They find it easy to listen to other people’s dilemmas and issues, put themselves in the shoes of others, whilst coming up with realistic and constructive solutions. If this is you, why not make a living out of doing something you’re already doing?

3. You have great communication skills – a good life coach isn’t just good at listening but is also articulate and able to put across their strategy and steps. You’ll be working with a huge cross-section of people from a host of different backgrounds and it’s essential that you’re able to relate to each and every one, in language they understand.

4. You have extensive knowledge in the area you choose to specialize in i.e. health, finance, spirituality – a lot of life coaches first started out in a different profession altogether and then found themselves naturally migrating to life coaching. Being specialized in a certain area, as a result of your previous experience, is invaluable and it would be wise to use that in the type of life coaching you choose to practice, especially if that area is relatively untapped in the marketplace.

5. You’d like to earn flexibly – life coaching can be a really flexible career, which you can fit in around your life. It’s common to work from home, if you have a designated space, or you may even find a contract with an employer. As a private practitioner you can earn $40-60 per hour, with experienced coaches charging up to S100 per session (and often more, if their reputation grows).

Is It Love Or Manipulation?

By AJ Williams – City.Life.Style. Editor The perfect relationship should be secure, loving and - most importantly equal. Relationships involve two people and it’s important that you both feel valued and comfortable all the time. But for some, relationships can be a negative experience – think manipulation, abuse, and control. If this sounds like your relationship, then there are some red flags to look out for.

You are constantly undermined – making fun of each other is the sign of a healthy relationship, but no one wants to constantly be the butt of the joke. If your partner is constantly mocking you and undermining you in public, it could be a sign that they are trying to manipulate your self-esteem and make you feel worthless - something that could increase their control over you in the future.

Gaslighting – gaslighting refers to cre-

ating self-doubt and confusion in someone, in order to manipulate and control them. For example, if you partner has done something to upset you and then denies that they did it and calls you ‘crazy’ for thinking they did, they may be gaslighting you into believing hat you are the problem and that you are making up drama and causing problems.

It’s never their fault – being a good partner means you’re able to admit your mistakes and hold your hands up when you are wrong. However, if your partner is trying to manipulate you, they will often place the blame elsewhere and make everything your fault. Keep an eye out for this trait and make sure you don’t fall victim to it.

You are always on call – it’s important to be there for your partner, but you don’t want them to take advantage of you. While you want your partner to be safe, you are not an errand boy or a cab driver, so you shouldn’t need to be con-

stantly on call. It’s important that your relationship doesn’t become a job – your partner should be your equal, not your boss.

They constantly let you down – whether you have just started seeing each other or you are in a long-term rela-

tionship, it’s always important to know where you stand. If your partner isn’t showing signs of commitment and not being truthful, it could be a sign of manipulation and mind games. Make sure that you know where you stand and how committed they are to your relationship.

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15-Year-Old Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff beats Venus Williams, wins Wimbledon First Round

By Patreice A. Massey MANAGING EDITOR

Yep, she just did that.

15-year-old Cori “Coco” Gauff faced off against her idol, Venus Williams and won. The teenage phenom shook up the Wimbledon when she bested the eldest Williams, 6-4 at the All England Club.

According to BBC reports, a stunned but gracious Williams, offered these words to Gauff after the match, “Congratulations, keep going, and good luck.”

It doesn’t look like Gauff has any plans on stopping or slowing down...

Born in Atlanta, Gauff moved to Delray Beach, Florida for better training opportunities.

She started playing tennis at the age of seven. She is the youngest ever finalist in the girls’ singles event at the US Open.

In 2018, Gauff became the second-youngCandi and Corey Gauff celebrated their est person to win the Junior daughter’s first round win at Wimbledo.

French Open Gauff made history by being the youngest female to qualify for a Grand Slam tournament main draw, and the youngest player overall to qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon.

Gauff has trained with Gerard Loglo at the New Generation Tennis Academy in Delray Beach, Florida. Her connection with the Williams sisters goes further back – when she was 11 Serena Williams’ coach selected her to be part of his Champ’Seed foundation and she has the opportunity to train with him in Nice, France.

After defeating Williams Gauff revealed that Venus is one of her biggest inspirations and that she “wouldn’t be [at Wimbledon] if it wasn’t for her.”

She went on to acknowledge her supportive and athletic parents. Her father who played basketball at Georgia State University, is her head coach, and her mother was a track and field star at Florida State University. Gauff is homeschooled by her mother, a former teacher.

“My parents will be super happy; my dad was jumping up every time I won a point,” Gauff said. “I’m so happy they spent all their time on me and my brothers and making sure we’re successful.”

In October 2018 Gauff signed her first multi-year sponsorship contract, with New Balance.[9] In March 2019 she announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Italian food company Barilla, which also sponsors Roger Federer.[9] “I don’t really know how to feel, this is the first time I’ve cried after a match — after winning,” Gauff added at the end of her match against Williams. “I never thought this would happen. I’m literally living my dream right now.”

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here’s no time like a hot summer picnic to let your patriotic spirit show. These all-American snacks featuring a classic favorite fruit – watermelon – are the perfect solution for nearly any summertime celebration.

Watermelon is a patriotic picnic staple for countless reasons, not the least of which is that it’s a beloved treat that many people associate with memories from childhood. However, nostalgia isn’t the only reason adults are just as likely to gravitate toward watermelon at a summer event. Its sweet, cool and refreshing flavor also makes it a favorite for all ages.

From a practical standpoint, watermelon is also quite portable, versatile and easy to serve, and with a composition of 92% water, it’s a simple way to sneak in some extra hydration on a hot day. Another benefit is its value; watermelon is one of the best values in the produce section among fruit, and just one watermelon can feed up to three dozen people.

Serving watermelon at a party can be as simple as slicing wedges, or you can prepare a dish such as: n A fruit basket, with the rind serving as a colorful bowl to hold the watermelon and other fresh fruits. n A charcuterie board with a selection of fruit, cheese and protein for simple snacking. n Creamy parfaits, perfect for a summery brunch or alternative to more traditional desserts. n A creatively colorful and patriotic “cake” that makes for a tasty centerpiece on the dessert table.

Find more ideas for incorporating watermelon into your summer festivities at watermelon.org.

Red, White and Blue Watermelon Parfait

Red, White and Blue Watermelon Parfait

1 cup blueberries

1 container (6 ounces) Greek yogurt (vanilla, lemon or coconut)

1 cup watermelon, plus three pieces diced watermelon whipped cream, for serving In pint canning jar, layer blueberries, yogurt and 1 cup watermelon. Top with whipped cream and garnish with three diced watermelon pieces.

Note: To make ahead or make thicker, drain Greek yogurt on paper towels to absorb some liquid.

Patriotic Fruit Salad

1 watermelon honeydew blueberries Slice 1/4 inch off bottom of watermelon, lengthwise, to create stable base.

Use pencil to draw zig-zag lines for basket opening. Using paring knife, make cuts through rind.

Carefully remove top section, pull out large chunks of flesh and cut them into 3-by-3-inch squares.

Trim 3/4-inch thick slices off squares to use for cutting out stars with 1 1/2-3-inch, star-shaped cookie cutters.

Use ice cream scoop to remove flesh from inside basket and cut scoops into quarters for fruit salad.

Place in bottom of basket. Add honeydew and blueberries; stir to combine.

Cut out white stripes from honeydew.

Garnish top of fruit salad with watermelon stars, honeydew stripes and blueberries.

Patriotic Fruit Salad

Patriotic Charcuterie Board

Patriotic Charcuterie Board

1/2 medium seedless watermelon, cut into wedges 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 10 strawberries (dipped in white chocolate, if desired)

5 ounces fresh goat cheese 1/2 cup toasted, salted cashews

2 ounces cured meats like prosciutto, pancetta, coppa, salami, soppressata, sausage or pepperoni

1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced lemon juice fresh basil leaves On large board or platter, arrange watermelon, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, cheese, cashews, meat and apples. Drizzle fruit with lemon juice.

Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

Easy Summer Thirst Quencher A simple fruit-infused water can give your summer event an instant upgrade in no time at all. Add extra dimension and complexity to the flavor by adding some of your favorite herbs like basil and mint.

Watermelon-Infused Water 2 cups watermelon balls or cubes 1 cup other fruit, such as berries herbs, such as basil or mint Place watermelon, fruit and herbs in pitcher and cover with water. For best flavor, allow to chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.

Flag Kebab Cake

Flag Kebab Cake

1 pint fresh, washed blackberries 12 wooden skewers 1 seedless watermelon, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes 1 angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (white part only) dips, such as yogurt, chocolate, caramel or marshmallow (optional)

Thread five blackberries on each of five skewers, followed by alternating watermelon and cake cubes.

On remaining skewers, alternate watermelon and cake so first and last cubes are watermelon. Place skewers on platter; fruit and cake will create stars and stripes when lined properly.

Serve with dips, if desired.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Highland Park is soliciting bids from qualified City Planning firms to assist with the City’s Master Plan update. The selected Planners will work in conjunction with the Community & Economic Development Department, the City Engineers and the Planning Commission, as well as residents.

The RFP can be found at the Robert Blackwell Municipal Center - 12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203, or by request by e-mailing Planning Commission Vice-Chair Paul Motley at pmotley@pfalconrealty.com or Community and Economic Development Director, Theresa Johnson at tjohnson@highlandparkmi.gov . Ms. Johnson can also be reached at (313) 252-0050, ext. 257. Submissions should be sent to the City Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Highland Park who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk.

Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 22, 2019.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency at the City Clerk’s office, located at 12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203 at the following times: Regular business hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

and Friday 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday August 6, 2019 from

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Highland Park will be voting on the nomination of Mayor and At-Large City Council and the following court ordered proposal to initiate a Marijuana Facilities License Ordinance The proposed ordinance would: Authorize marijuana locations within the City of Highland Park and require marijuana establishments to obtain a City marijuana license and state marijuana license.

Authorize the following types of state operating licenses: Grower, Microbusiness, Processor, Retailer, Secure Transporter, and Safety Compliance Facility.

Establish standards for the granting, denial, suspension, and revocation of a city marijuana license Require compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances by license holders and applicants.

Create two districts within the City where marijuana facilities can be located.

PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED Associate Systems Engineer II Nexteer Automotive Corp. seeks a Associate Systems Engineer II in Grand Blanc MI, responsible for lead system safety analysis activities for assigned projects including electric power steering, autonomous steering, and steer by wire; performing safety analysis such as FTA, FMEDA, and FMEA; among other duties. Min. bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science or closely related. International travel required as needed, up to four times per year. Please send resume to: Angela Passariello, Nexteer Automotive, 3900 E. Holland Rd., Saginaw, MI 48601, Ref #9856057.

HELP WANTED CREATION OF PART-TIME CLERK ELIGIBILITY LIST The City of Eastpointe will be creating a part-time Clerk’s Eligibility List. See the job description and the testing information posted on our website at cityofeastpointe. net. Those candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be required to pass a written and computer test, physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Applications will be accepted at City Hall, City Manager’s Office, until July 15, 2019, by 4:30 p.m.

EOE Joseph M. Sobota, M.P.A. City Manager

HELP WANTED POLICE OFFICER CITY OF EASTPOINTE $49,533 – $73,370 Plus Comprehensive Fringe Benefits Package Job description, minimum qualifications and instructions to apply for the position are posted on our website at cityofeastpointe. net. Application packets should be directed to the City Manager’s Office and are accepted until July 29, 2019.

EOE Joseph M. Sobota, M.P.A. City Manager/City Clerk/ Personnel Director Part-Time Rental and Code Enforcement Inspector The City of Eastpointe will be hiring a part-time Rental and Code Enforcement Inspector. See the job description and the testing information posted on our website at cityofeastpointe.net. Those candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be required to pass a computer test, physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

The salary for this position is $17.50 per hour.

Applicants should submit an application, and high school diploma or college degree to City Hall, City Manager’s Office, by July 15, 2019, by 4:30 p.m.

EOE Joseph M. Sobota, M.P.A. City Manager Part-Time Building Inspector

Seeking

YOUTH PROTECTION/CLERY COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Police Department

To protect the safety and security of youths who are entrusted to the University’s care while participating in University sponsored programs occurring within facilities owned or under the control of Oakland University.

The Clery Act Compliance Coordinator works collaboratively with various offices at the University to ensure the institutions compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and associated regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Previous experience in investigatory work, preferably in the area of background investigations. Previous experience complying with the requirement of the Clery Act. Advanced Clery Training.

Familiarization with Title IX. Three years or more of work experience with an institution of Higher Education. Salary is up to the low $50’s annually. See online posting for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by July 15, 2019.

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

Please visit our website for more classified ads.

PROPOSAL: Should the amendments be adopted?

A copy of the proposed ordinance may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203 telephone 313-252-0050 and may be viewed in its entirety at www. highlandparkmi.gov.

The City of Eastpointe will be hiring a part-time Building Inspector. See the job description and the testing information posted on our website at cityofeastpointe. net. Those candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be required to pass a computer test, physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

The salary range for this position is $25.00 – $28.80 per hour.

Applicants should submit an application, high school diploma or college degree, and copy of Building Inspector Plan Reviewer License to City Hall, City Manager’s Office,

by July 15, 2019, by 4:30 p.m.

EOE Joseph M. Sobota, M.P.A. City Manager

Public Safety Officer City of Oak Park Oak Park Department of Public Safety is a consolidated Police & Fire Department.

Applicants must have successfully completed 60 semester hours of college credit or have served a minimum of four years active duty military with an Honorable Discharge. Applicants must take and pass the MCOLES Reading and Writing test and the MCOLES Physical Fitness Test by August 29, 2019.

Salary range is $55,148 to $78,787 Current work schedule 12-hour shifts Excellent fringe benefits and retirement plan Application Process: Applications may be picked up in person at the Oak Park Public Safety Dept.

13800 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park MI 48237 An application may also be obtained by visiting the City of Oak Park website at: www.oakparkmi.gov Applications must be returned by August 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.

Brenda Green City Clerk

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How to Combat Summer Brain Drain Through Reading (StatePoint) Brain drain is a common problem among students during the long summer months spent outside the classroom.

For an easier transition back to school in the fall, your family can use the summer to get kids -- and the entire family -- hooked on books. It may be simpler than it sounds, as reading to and with children at a young age has the potential to form a life-long habit. What’s more, experts say that personalized books can offer children a greater motivation to read while helping them to build certain skills more effectively.

“Personalized books are proving to be particularly well-suited material for engaging readers of all ages while building their vocabulary and improving reading proficiency,” says Dr. Natascha Crandall, a researcher and educational consultant for children’s media.

Indeed, research compiled by National Literacy Trust demonstrates that personalized books can help children perceive themselves as readers, boost vocabulary recall, improve reading comprehension and give children increased opportunities to see their gender, ethnicity and cultural background represented in literature.

For the summer months ahead, keep young minds active and engaged with the following personalized books for kids: • Recommended for ages 0-8, “The Little Boy or Girl Who Lost Their Name” tells a story based on the letters of a child’s name, so a kid named Charlie might meet a chameleon, hippo, aardvark, robot, lobster, imp and elephant. The story is as unique as the child’s name.

• A personalized search-and-find extravaganza, “Where Are You…” includes fun challenges where children can explore alternate universes -- and spot different versions of themselves in the pages of the book. Recommended for ages 5 and up, and full of vibrant colors, characters and detail, kids will get lost in the illustrations for hours.

• Great bedtime reading can bring sweet dreams. Personalized from cover to cover, “Bedtime for You” is written in rhyme and each book is 9 inches by 9 inches – ideal for little hands To learn more about personalized books and to create your own for your children, visit wonderbly.com.

“Parents play a pivotal role in building their children’s reading proficiency,” says Dr. Crandall. “The summer is the perfect time to provide children with the type of books that will foster a lifelong love of reading and give them a leg up in the classroom in the fall.”

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