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Dear Mr. President, You Are a Racist.

Racism is Alive and Well and Cultivated by Our President

By Hiram E. Jackson Publisher, Michigan Chronicle

There is a peculiar kind of madness to being black in America these days.

It has never been easy. However, not since the first Post-Reconstruction era have the civil rights, civil liberties, basic citizenship, and very humanity of African Americans been under such withering and open assault by the leader our federal government.

Yet, such are the times we live in under the presidency of Donald J. Trump.

In fact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham, a southerner, recently described him as the Hiram E. Jackson most racist president in the history of this nation since President Andrew Johnson, who was a flagrant racist from Tennessee. Jackson ascended to the presidency upon the 1865 assassination of President Lincoln. Once in office he immediately went about trying to reverse the outcome of the Civil War and Constitutional amendments that provided freedom and constitutional protections for freed slaves.

Even the late Alabama segregationist Gov. George Wallace’s daughter recently said that Trump was a worse bigot than her father.

Most people are aware of Trump’s toxic, white supremacist rhetoric targeting people of color, however, not many are aware of how his administration’s actions go far beyond words. His administration is aggressively working on what can only be characterized as white supremacist policy to undermine decades of hard-fought civil rights gains of African Americans in every possible way.

It is the packing of the courts with literal bigots who refuse to acknowledge that the 1954 Supreme Court Brown v Board of Education was rightly decided. His Justice Department, under Attorney General William Barr, is collaborating with Republicans to rig elections by encouraging the racial gerrymandering of voting districts and attacking African American and Hispanic citizens’ right to vote by allowing other voter suppression schemes.

His Department of Education is reversing decades’ old policy meant to protect children of color from discriminatory treatment in school and his Housing and Urban Development Department – headed by De-

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Avenue of Disaster: Construction on Livernois a Nightmare for Business Owners

By Eli Day Special to the Chronicle

Along Livernois Avenue, in the mile and change that runs from 8 Mile Road to Margareta Street, it looks as if a small natural disaster has shaken the earth from its foundations. In its wake lies a long path of rubble, with orange traffic drums inserted to bring some order to the chaos. But the dizzying scene, in all its harsh edges, is entirely man-made.

Affectionately known as the Avenue of Fashion, this stretch of restaurants, boutiques, and shops of every flavor is home to a storied legacy of black commercial and cultural life dating back decades. And as the city continues on

its uneven road to recovery, it is one of many commercial corridors being targeted by an $80 million streetscaping effort.

That means a few things in this corner of the city: wider sidewalks and bike lanes to go with them, and, to universal cheers, eliminating a much-despised median once and for all. The changes themselves are largely welcome.

“When they first started talking about this development, I was excited about it,” says April Anderson, the co-owner and pastry chef of Good Cakes and Bakes, which is tucked along the Avenue just south of Outer Drive. But the badly executed project has been an endless headache for

residents and shop-goers as well as a massively disruptive and near-fatal force for shop-owners.

“The planning,” Anderson adds, was “good at first” but collapsed when communication “fell through” just days before construction began, leaving the community in the dark about what would soon befall them.

And so, it landed like a sledgehammer. Nearly all of the available parking was wiped out, while sidewalks and crosswalks were choked off, making foot traffic equally challenging. Add it all up, and you can see why it’s become “difficult for small businesses to survive in that area,” says Reverend Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP. “While we certainly support the coming changes”, Anthony adds, “we cannot stand by and just watch businesses evaporate right before our eyes without stepping in.”

That nightmare scenario — of cherished local shops driven off the changing landscape — feels increasingly real. As Curbed Detroit summarizes, while a much-beloved eatery like Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles is using the slowdown in business to temporarily close up shop and renovate its kitchen, others are in more dire straits. The Narrow Way Café & Shop, for instance, has warned that they might soon have to close their doors for good. And Anderson’s own Good Cakes and Bakes, while stable, has “had a 37.4 percent decrease of walk-in traffic since construction started.”

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WHAT’S INSIDE

BGCSM’s Dauch Campus serves as backdrop for Big Sean’s D.O.N. Weekend

By Branden Hunter

Kash Doll Drops New Video ‘Ready Set’ Featuring Big Sean

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Big Sean is once again proving the haters wrong and that he does represent for his hometown. After featuring local talent while filming the video for his song “Single Again” in front of Detroit’s City Hall, the multi-platinum artist and philanthropist will be home again for the 2nd Annual Detroit’s On Now (D.O.N.) Weekend presented by the Sean Anderson Foundation and Ally.

Later in the day, BGCSM is hosting an open house for both youth and adults, and a tour of the new Sean Anderson Foundation Content & Production Studio.

Taking place August 17-18, D.O.N. Weekend celebrates the Detroit families, youth, entrepreneurs, business owners, activists, teachers, and neighbors that are the backbone of the city.

“Last year’s D.O.N. Weekend was a huge success, and I’m excited to bring it back for the second year in a row,” Big Sean said in a release. “I have so much love for Detroit and can’t wait to celebrate it with all of the people who make the city great.”

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partnering with BGCSM to bring a free, jam-packed event for Detroiters of all ages. The collaboration will feature everything from carnival rides and games, to face painting, live performances, health screenings, apprenticeship opportunities, felony expungement information, free food, haircuts, braiding, and more.

D.O.N. Weekend kicks off Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of

Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) Dauch Campus (16500 Tireman Avenue) on Detroit’s west side with the unveiling of the Sean Anderson Production Studio.

The studio is part of an effort to help Detroit children launch careers in the entertainment industry. In 2015, the graduate of Detroit Cass Technical High School did the same for his alma

mater, donating a 784-squarefoot space as part of the school’s music curriculum. The grand opening of the studio at 11 a.m. is only open to the media.

At noon, The Sean Anderson Foundation’s “Detroit Block Party” and City Council President Pro-Tem Mary Sheffield’s “Occupy the Corner Detroit” are

“Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is committed to providing youth with a world class experience, and that’s exactly what the new Sean Anderson Foundation Content & Production Studio will do,” said Shawn H. Wilson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. “Sean’s passion for helping Detroit youth launch careers in the entertain-

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troit’s own Ben Carson - is undermining fair housing laws and even moving to stop efforts to prevent redlining in housing.

Trump’s DOJ has even gone as far as to refuse to recognize consent decrees between police departments and communities with a history of discriminatory and violent behavior against people of color. And it recently re-imposed the death penalty after the courts found it to be applied discriminately against African Americans.

I can go on and on, but you get the point.

As I have noted, there have been racist presidents before Trump and will be after he is gone. However, you have to go back 100 years, during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, to find the level of hostility toward blacks and other people of color, that we are witnessing from the White House today.

During Wilson’s time the Ku Klux Klan was at its peak and marching on Washington, D.C. by the tens of thousands. The lynchings of African Americans were rampant during the “Red Summer” of 1919 when white soldiers came back from World War I and engaged in the massacre and widespread assault of black citizens across the country. These anti-black white supremacist terrorist attacks occurred in more than three dozen cities and one rural county over the course of that year.

Wilson, himself, was an open white supremacist and suspected by many black leaders at that time of secretly being a member of the Klan. He did little to nothing to stop the acts of violence against African Americans.

Today, mainstream African American leaders and politicians are virtually unanimous in their condemnation of Trump as a racist. In fact, most black journalists no longer even qualify the noun “racist” with the adjective “alleged” when describing the president.

And neither should we as publishers of African American newspapers and other media platforms.

We are obligated to deliver the truth to our readers as seen through the eyes of the black community.

And as sobering as the thought may be, there can be no doubt that for the first time in most of our lifetimes, African Americans are confronted with a President who is an open racist, who advocates for policies specifically designed to harm our interests, and thus, the interests of our nation.

Such is the black man and woman’s burden – once again.

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Financial Education on Wheels The lives of most citizens are centered around working hard, putting in full-time hours during the week, and having a brief respite on the weekends, before doing it all over again the following Monday. This reality, coupled with the feeling that the financial system often lets them down, has contributed to about one third of our country’s population being underserved or underbanked.

The Chemical Bank Mobile Empowerment Center is crashing through those barriers by driving the information right to those who need it the most. They will be visiting all areas throughout the bank’s footprint — including right here in Detroit The Center is a massive 40foot bus, that doubles as a classroom on wheels. Equipped with 12 “workstations” it stops in city neighborhoods and surrounding communities encouraging people to come on board and take advantage of valuable tools, such as: • Free credit reports and suggestions on how to improve your credit.

• Professionals available to provide information on housing programs, foreclosure prevention and/or mortgage qualifications.

• The ins and outs of checking and savings accounts.

• Resources on budgeting and money management.

• Identity theft and fraud protection.

• Demonstrations on online payments, mobile banking, etc.

One Detroiter who visited the center in late July, Roland B., re-

marked that the resources aboard helped him clear up some incorrect information on his credit report, information he didn’t even realize was present.

That and others like it are exactly the kind of outcomes that Emmanuel Glover, Chemical Bank senior vice president of community development, likes to hear. “We’re not trying to push products or services,” Glover, remarked. “This is about really providing programs and resources that will expose individuals that come onto the bus to some of the great things that banks can offer.

The hope is that, through time, we’re able to develop and build relationships.”

Working with partners as part of its philosophy of working with other change makers to improve the communities they serve; Chemical Bank, a Division of TCF National Bank is hoping to reach more areas.

“Even if we can’t help you immediately, our goal is to make sure we get the right community partners around us, that may offer additional services, products, or programs that will help,’’ said Glover.

As of August 1, 2019, Chemical Bank and TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NASDAQ: TCF), successfully closed its previously announced merger of equals in which legacy TCF Financial Corporation (Legacy TCF) merged into Chemical Financial Corporation (Chemical), with Chemical as the surviving company. Upon the merger closing, Chemical was renamed TCF Financial Corporation beginning August 1, 2019.

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ment industry makes this a perfect fit for our focus on economic mobility for our members.”

On Sunday, Big Sean will host a discussion that focuses on mental health and the stigma around it in the black community. Scheduled guests include psychiatrist Jessica Clemons and sociologist, author, and Detroit native Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Earlier this year around his March 25 birthday, Big Sean opened up about the mental health struggles he had been dealing with in a three-part video posted to Instagram.

His mother said he will elaborate on his circumstances at the sold-out panel that runs from 2-4:30 p.m., along with other important topics.

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“Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will talk about how racism, economic oppression, and the legal system have affected mental health in the black and brown community,” said Myra Anderson. “We’re going to discuss signs that (show) you may need to seek help, and I hope they’ll talk about different kinds of therapy. I know Dr. Jess is big on yoga and meditation.”

To close out D.O.N. Weekend, a bowling party will be held Sunday evening at the historic Garden Bowl in midtown Detroit (4120 Woodward Avenue) from 6-9 p.m. The event is free, but with limited space, attendees must register in advance via Eventbrite.

Lyft is offering discounted transportation to the D.O.N. Weekend events.

Users can deploy the promo code DONWEEKEND for events at the Dauch Club, and DONBOWL for the bowling party.

With all eyes on the BGCSM for D.O.N. Weekend, the Dauch Campus will be on full display. The newly revamped club now features co-working, gaming, and community spaces, a laundromat, a barber salon and self-care areas, a gym, and a new music studio. A first-of-itskind adult pilot membership was also launched, welcoming adults in the community by providing a co-working, incubator space, and other club amenities to local entrepreneurs and small businesses “This is not just about a place for kids.

This is about serving the whole family,” said Hiram E. Jackson, Board President of BCGSM. “We want the entire family to benefit from what the Dauch Club has to offer. We are very excited to partner with the Sean Anderson Foundation and we appreciate Big Sean’s commitment to the community.”

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Oakland County Commissioner Orders Colleagues to DELETE Emails; Scandal Ensues

By Patreice A. Massey

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Some are calling for Oakland County Commissioner Shelly Taub to resign following a report from WXYZ where she admitted to sending a text message urging her fellow commissioners to delete public emails.

“Commissioner Taub needs to resign because she’s admitted, on camera, to trying to hide public documents from the people of Oakland County who deserve real accountability from their elected officials,” said Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan. “Normally, it takes a long time Dave Woodward for bad actors to admit they’ve done wrong, but Commissioner Taub cut right to the chase—and she should act with the same expediency in stepping down from office.”

In a taped interview with WXYZ Channel 7 News reporter Simon Shaykhet, Taub admits to telling colleagues to delete emails related to the loss of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the commission’s efforts to replace him.

“My intention was to hide anything that was not appropriate that might’ve been said about this or anything else,” said Taub. “I didn’t want them to put out nastiness.”

Specifically, Taub’s text states: “DELETE. DELETE. DELETE” after acknowledging “You are about to receive FOAs for all your email regarding Brooks replacement.” The text was sent only days after Patterson’s death and before his funeral next Thursday.

So why would Commissioner Taub admit to committing a felony for the sake of politeness? Critics say it seems like there’s more to the story. “Why would she brazenly admit to committing a crime? Either she doesn’t care or she’s covering up something bigger,” says Sharon Buhler of Southfield, Mich.

That assumption may not be so farfetched as there are growing concerns about the process used by the Board of Commissioners to select a placeholder to fill out the remainder of the term of

Under the county charter, the commission can either appoint a replacement to serve out Patterson’s term, or hold a special election to fill the spot.

Currently there are two Democrats vying for the position, County Commission Chair David Woodward and County Treasurer Andy Meisner who filed as a candidate for Oakland County Executive in January of 2019, long before Mr. Patterson’s illness was known.

Members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners are accused of working to appoint Chairman Dave Woodward.

Woodward lent credence to that theory when he abruptly resigned four days after the Andy Meisner death Patterson who held the job for more than 25 years.

Legally, Woodward would have had to resign in order to be eligible for the job held by Patterson, as a sitting commissioner cannot be appointed to the County Executive position. The Board of Commissioners, which is made up of 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats, has 30 days to appoint a new County Executive.

If they can’t make a choice by then, a special election will be held.

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Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner issued the following statement in response to the allegations: “Like Brooks Patterson I won’t back down from any fight when Oakland County is on the line. That’s why I stood up and spoke out when politics-as-usual was being put ahead of the people. I called for an open and transparent process in making this appointment, and instead we’ve had dirty deals, self-interested politicians and, now, the appearance of criminal wrongdoing. Commissioner Taub’s shocking admission that she called on her colleagues to destroy public records demands investigation, and I expect that a complaint will be filed triggering this investigation. We must know what exactly Commissioner Taub wanted to hide ‘regarding Brooks’ replacement’ and what was traded away for votes.”

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Enough Is Enough:

No More Thoughts and Prayers

By Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) Gun violence in the United States will continue to be an issue until we can all agree it is a national epidemic.

Over the last 35 years, we have experienced some of the deadliest mass shootings in our country’s history.

These senseless acts of violence are taking the lives of nearly 100 Americans each day. As members of Congress, we have a responsibility to protect the people of the United States, however, we are dealing Brenda Lawrence with an administration that refuses to acknowledge that hateful words have consequences.

This February, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which establishes stricter background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties. However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to bring up this bipartisan piece of legislation for a vote in the U.S. Senate. As elected members of Congress, we swore an oath of office to defend the people that we represent, however Leader McConnell refuses to consider bipartisan legislation that is supported by a majority of Americans. Enough is enough—Americans across the country are demanding gun reform, and it is past time for Congress to act.

Young children go through active shooter drills in school before many even know how to read. Places of worship, festivals, and community centers, long considered to safe havens for Americans to enjoy, are becoming targets for in-

dividuals seeking to inflict mass casualties. For far too long, we have been offering “thoughts and prayers “ to families across the country affected by unspeakable hatred. Gun reform is necessary to protect the American people. Every year, nearly 40,000 people die from gun violence, and that is 40,000 people too many.

We have allowed the hatred of domestic terrorism and white supremacy to slowly tear away at the moral fabric of our country. The hateful rhetoric and lack of support for gun control by the President of the United States is normalizing hatred that has no place in our society.

It will never be acceptable to speak negatively about or physically harm someone based on their gender, race, sexual orientation, or religion. America was established as one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The citizens of this country should matter more than gun lobbyists and the National Rifle Association.

In the last 10 years, we have seen six of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. In 2017, 58 innocent festival goers were killed at a concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many of these shooters used assault weapons to carry out their attacks, and I am proud to be a cosponsor of legislation that would ban these dangerous weapons. These semi-automatic firearms are military grade and have no business on our streets.

Since the ban on assault weapons lapsed in 2004, there has been a significant increase in the number of high-fatality shootings in this country.

We cannot allow our country to be ripped apart by gun violence. No family, no school, and no community should have to suffer through the tragedy of a mass shooting in 2019. As members of Congress, we have an obligation to uphold the Constitution and protect the people we serve. When one community experiences a mass shooting, our next thought should not be “will we be next”? Enough is enough.

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Census 2020 will impact our communities and futures

By Warren C. Evans and Byron Nolen The 2020 Census will officially take place on April 1, 2020. That may seem a ways off, but the stakes of the census are high. We cannot afford a moment of complacency.

People of color, along with other groups including seniors, students, and rural residents, have been undercounted by previous censuses. This not only affects representation in Congress and Lansing, but federal funding for essential programs in our communities like health care, roads, and schools.

Every person who isn’t counted in the 2020 Census will mean our communities lose about $1,800 annually in federal aid. The loss of funding will directly affect our quality of life in Wayne County.

In our divisive national political climate, we know many people are apprehensive about providing this kind of information to the federal government. We understand that apprehension. However, participating in the census is safe.

Warren Evans

The information you provide will only be used by the Census Bureau to understand the size and scope of the American population. When you complete your census form, you can be confident the information won’t be shared with ICE, the IRS, or non-governmental entities like collections agencies. In fact, federal law prevents other government agencies from accessing census data for 70 years.

To help raise awareness of the 2020 Census and encourage participation, the City of Inkster and Wayne United (Wayne County’s diversity and inclusion program) is hosting a street fair on Saturday August 17 from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This free event will take place on Inkster Road between Michigan and Avondale. In addition to census information, the event will feature family-friendly activities including carnival games and food trucks. There will be a backpack giveaway as well. In the evening, a line-up of music performers headlined by Inkster native J Reed will take the stage beginning at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there, and most importantly, we hope you’ll complete your census form when you receive it next spring.

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) made the following statement:

I stand firmly against the mass detention and deportation of Iraqi nationals across this country. President Trump’s administration has broken up far too many families. This case is an example of what could

happen to the hundreds of Iraqi nationals who are forced to return to a country where they have no personal ties, and potentially face violence and persecution. We must seek justice for Jimmy Aldaoud and his family.

I will continue to fight for and support legislation that stops the deportation of vulnerable communities who are subject to violence and death in their country of origin. To the immigrant communities that I proudly represent in Southeast Michigan, I hear you, I stand with you, and I will fight for you.”

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Why We Must Hold Our Elected Officials More Accountable

By Rev. Dr. Jim Holley Where has accountability gone, as it relates to the people we vote into office? Why aren’t our elected officials – city, county, state and federal – held more accountable for what isn’t done to improve the quality of life of those they were elected to help?

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

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

Yet, many elected officials are quick to claim that Detroit has rebounded. Newsflash! Until elected officials – city, state and federal - keep their promises of creating “more and better” jobs for Detroiters, any news of a rebound is not totally accurate.

Sure, there have been some jobs coming into the city – mostly downtown - courtesy of companies moving from the suburbs or from outstate and beyond.

However, local and state elected officials, as well as those voted to serve in Congress and the Senate, must find ways and do a better job of bringing jobs to the Motor City, which will drive our unemployment rate down.

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

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

Actually, it’s high time to hold every elected official accountable, if they have a direct linkage to shaping and passing policy and legislation to fix our damn

roads. And, don’t stop there, find innovative ways to refigure our communities away from blight, to fix the water crisis in Flint and other inner-city sectors, and create ways to bring the crime rate down in Detroit.

After all, we hear campaign promises before every election, how candidates will “right the wrongs” in Detroit, if we vote for them.

Educationally, schools in Detroit need lots of repairs, and students need better educational options.

How many promises must we hear from key elected officials stating they are going improve our schools?

Yet, Michigan’s 3rd graders – and this is only one example - rank near the nation’s bottom in terms of their ability to read at the expected grade level.

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

What must we do to keep our elected officials more accountable and deliver action and not just words?

Actually, we need to be more careful before we cast our votes in the first place. We must better “vet” political candidates. We must stop voting for folks solely on name recognition. We must vote for candidates with real ideas and real policies that address the best deliverance of jobs, education, and housing for underserved people and their respective communities.

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

We can make things much better for ourselves when we elect officials that have our best interest in mind and heart. And, if they don’t deliver the goods as promised, we don’t vote for them again, or better still, we have them removed from office, quick, fast and in a hurry, through all legal methods and platforms available to us.

And that’s the Gospel Truth!

Byron Nolen

Dishonest and malicious people may try to scare you into not participating in the census, but pay no mind to that fear-mongering. Avoiding the census can only hurt our communities and the programs your friends, family, and neighbors rely on every day.

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Issues Statement on Death of Iraqi National Jimmy Aldaoud “Jimmy Aldaoud should have never been deported to Iraq. Jimmy, born to Iraqi parents in a Greece refugee camp, lived in Detroit since he was six months old. Mr. Aldaoud faced severe mental illnesses while also battling diabetes. Jimmy, having never been to Iraq, did not speak Arabic and was denied access to proper healthcare to treat his medical conditions.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF DTE GAS COMPANY CASE NO. U-20429 • DTE Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of its biennial review of its Energy Waste Reduction (“EWR”) Plan filed pursuant to MCL 460.1001et seq., and authority to implement EWR surcharges.

• The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.

• You may call or write DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, 313-235-8000 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of DTE Gas Company.

• A pre-hearing will be held:

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 9:30 AM

BEFORE:

Administrative Law Judge Sharon Feldman

LOCATION:

Michigan Public Service Commission 7109 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan 48917

PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate.

The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 284-8090 in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to consider DTE Gas (DTE Gas) Company’s July 1, 2019 application requesting Commission approval of: 1) DTE Gas’s proposed EWR Plan for 2020-2021 including all relevant requirements of Act 295, as amended by PA 342; 2) DTE Gas’s proposed 2020-2021 EWR Plan surcharges and the Performance Incentive Mechanism; 3) the necessary accounting authority; and 4) other relief.

All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets.

Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov.

Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by August 28, 2019. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Gas Company’s attorney, David S. Maquera, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226.

Any person wishing to appear at the hearing to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case may participate by filing an appearance. To file an appearance, the individual must attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law judge of his or her wish to make a statement of position. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private.

Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432.

Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130.

A copy of DTE Gas Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of DTE Gas Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 2008 PA 295, as amended, MCL 460.1001 et seq., and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448.

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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Without adequate relief, Anderson rightfully predicts “several of those small businesses being closed” and “replaced by businesses that are more appealing to the type of neighborhood and neighbors that this development is trying to” attract.

This echoes the simmering frustration in many of Detroit’s black communities. Since tales of the city’s “revival” were first spun, a vast and defiant chorus began to rise with a clear warning: by putting the whims of capital before the needs of people, the city would inevitably make life more difficult for the flesh and blood human beings who have been here all along.

Or, as Anderson crisply puts it: “Development isn’t good if everybody can’t partake in it.”

Jessica Bondalapati lives in the University District and owns a small

consultancy that works closely with businesses in the area. She also celebrates the changes, which stand “to totally transform our commercial district in such a positive way.” But she also refuses to do so blindly, insisting that we ask, “At what cost?”

“Bringing in, you know, the hot and shiny new business is one thing, but the city needs to remember that a commercial corridor should really be for residents first,” with their priorities front and center.

In response to these deepening challenges, a web of commercial and community groups has united to rally support for the Avenue. One of the results is First Fridays, which encourages “residents and visitors alike to walk or bike to the Avenue of Fashion and support as many small businesses as possible.”

Bondalapati highlights the recurring monthly

experience as a way to support businesses both during and after construction by introducing “something that would be sustainable, and would be a way for residents to continue to engage with the commercial corridor.”

After a flurry of critical coverage, the city is cobbling together resources to drive traffic back to the Avenue. They’re offering weekend shuttle services, supporting grant-making events like Livernois Soup, and providing free off-street parking spaces to residents and visitors, among other initiatives. It remains to be seen what fruit these efforts will bear over the long-term.

Ultimately though, the real story may not be about what the city did for the Avenue of Fashion, but what this community did for itself when a sloppily dropped sledgehammer fell on it. Laser-focused on solutions, Rev. Anthony insists that “African Americans can get it done with the right resources and support,” with the ultimate question being “what can we do to fix it before it’s too late?”

Equally unflinching, Anderson stresses that “Everyone wants new development and new economic streams to come into the city, but you don’t want those at the cost of the people” or “the businesses that have been there forever.”

For nearly four decades, the African World Festival in Detroit has been one of the country’s premier cultural celebrations of the black diaspora, annually drawing more than 100,000 people from throughout the state, the nation and the world.

As a longtime supporter of the event, Wayne State University is especially proud to join this year’s celebration as an official sponsor of the 37th annual African World Festival, to be held Aug. 16-18 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

Offering an amazing array of food, music, entertainment and cultural wares, the three-day festival brings the world to Detroit’s doorstep.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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MICHIGAN CHRONICLE AND ARISE DETROIT! TEAM UP One Year in The Life, a new monthly supplement to the Michigan Chronicle Roots section, is dedicated to coverage of the Detroit experience at a grassroots level. The edition is the result of a partnership between ARISE Detroit!, a nonprofit coalition of more than 400 organizations, and the Michigan Chronicle, the state’s oldest and most respected African American newspaper. The project is made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation Of Southeast Michigan.

EAST SIDE

PHOTO: Kory Woods

A SUMMER RISING IN DETROIT 13th Annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day showcases hope, heart and change across the city

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Volunteers from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wayne County Executive office pitch in on neighborhood projects

By Laydell Wood Harper Neighbors Staff Writer

SCHOOL BEAUTIFCATION:

n the east side of Detroit, George Preston of the M ­ ohican Regent Community Association was marching for peace.

Youth volunteers were cleaning up the grounds around Detroit City Airport.

Blue Cross Blue Shield volunteers were sprucing up Charles L. Spain Elementary School and Sanai Wilkins, 16, was learning how to prepare rain barrels and plant vegetable gardens with the Chandler Park Neighborhood Association and Sustainable Community Farms.

On the west side, there were musical performances at the Motown Museum and school supply giveaways and health fairs with Restoring The Neighbor Back To The Hood and the 15th Street Block Association.

They were all part of the more than 200 registered organizations taking part in the 13th annual ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day on Aug. 3, a spectacular community declaration of pride, work and celebrations in zip codes all across the city.

Charles L. Spain Elementary-Middle School; 3700 Beaubien St. Volunteers from Blue Cross Blue Shield turned work into fellowship as they worked tirelessly to clean the school and its grounds.

They pulled weeds, planted flowers and plants, and placed mulch around shrubs and trimmed scrubs.

The day was created to put a spotlight on the work of scores of churches, block clubs and community groups who toil often unnoticed and unheralded throughout the year.

The day consisted of 80 beautification projects, participation of more than 30 churches, 11 health fairs, 10 school supply giveaways and six major festivals and art fairs.

“I think Neighborhoods Day is an amazing event and we celebrate it every year,” said Tamika Hamilton, board member of the Church of The Messiah, which held a community festival called the Islandview Rising.

Amazing, indeed.

This special issue of Neighbors highlights some of the many community improvement efforts throughout the city on Neighborhoods Day. Thank you, Detroit!

Luther Keith, Executive Director, ARISE Detroit!

EAST SIDE

Events Focus on Creating Safer, Cleaner and More Liveable Community

By James W. Ribbron Neighbors Staff Writer

“This is our sixth year city-wide that Blue Cross Blue Shield has been involved,” said Danielle Gramling. BC/BS Team Lead and Project Coordinator for the Operation of Diversity Inclusion Committee. “We are proud to have an opportunity that empowers residence to play an active role in improving the health and prosperity of the entire community.” The company provided 325 volunteers for 20 different projects citywide on Neighborhoods Day, in addition to clean-up supplies, tools, bags, plants and mulch.

PEACE WALK Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI) with Yorkshire Woods and Mohican Regent Park Community, E. 8 Mile and Regent Street.

Residents and neighbors from Yorkshire Woods and Mohican Regent Park neighborhood groups joined together to march up and down Eight Mile to protest crime and encourage the owners of the Citgo Gas Station to install a Green Light to improve safety and surveillance in the area.. The groups also planted their annual Community Garden on Eastburn Street to address blight in the area.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION AND TOUR Church of the Messiah, 231 E. Grand Blvd.

The Islandview neighborhood tour, called the Islandview Rising, was packed with useful information about this proud community and led by Pastor Barry Randolph. The walking tour included one block of Field Street, off East Lafayette, where newly built, affordable houses owned by the church were highlighted, and a newly purchased building, now owned by the church that will be sold as a commercial building.

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PHOTO: Kory Woods

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WEST SIDE

Dancing, and Singing, In The Street At The Motown Museum

By Alicia Nails Neighbors Staff Writer

MUSIC PERFORMANCE: Motown Museum, 2648 West Grand Blvd.

The Motown Museum is the nation’s musical front porch and Neighborhoods Day was a chance for visitors to gather out on the lawn.

Locals and tourists, bridal parties and family reunions, people from all over the country and all over the world sat on chairs and in tents enjoying performances at the Celebration of Neighborhood Talent. There were spoken-word artists, vocalists and musicians, and the Detroit Sings Group, joined by some enthusiastic tourists, performed in the “Dancing in the Street” park, next to the popular Hitsville USA house.

PHOTO: Kory Woods

The house bustled with a steady stream of tourists who waited patiently and excitedly to tour the Detroit house that produced music that

went around the world. The museum is also celebrating Motown’s 60th anniversary this year.

“We are always honored to provide a platform of opportunity for Detroit artists, continuing the legacy of Motown, celebrating new talent and honoring the community in which they come from,” said museum Communi-

ty Program Manager Raina Baker.

SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY AND HEALTH FAIR: Restoring the Neighbor Back to the Hood, in partnership with the15th Street Block Club Association; Ferry Park between Stanton and 15th, off W. Grand Blvd.

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Neighborhoods Day Across Detroit

Volunteers From page B-1

“Resurrection of the neighborhood by the people in the neighborhood,” said Rev. Randolph.

A lively yard sale with lots of activity was also in progress in front of the church.

“The church is the largest developer and employer in the neighborhood,” Rev. Randolph said. “The apartment building at the corner of Lafayette and E. Grand Blvd. was a drug-infested building until the church purchased the building in 1977. It is now a 23-unit Faith of a Mustard Seed Co-op for families.

“I think Neighborhoods Day is an amazing event, and we make sure we celebrate our neighborhood every year,” said Tamika Hamilton, board president of the church. “It’s about becoming more than we were in the past. The city has found a way to recreate itself in a positive way.”

ART FAIR Belle Isle Art Fair – on Belle Isle near Scott Fountain The Belle Isle Art Fair drew a crowd of hundreds of art lover.

The art fair celebrates the beauty of the city and the island with more than 100 artists from around the country.

With the theme “take home the beauty, we endeavor to bring the serenity of nature into everyone’s home,” said, Mark Loeb, fair founder and organizer. .

“Food trucks, installations, tiki bar, and secret garden all contribute to the experience at Michigan’s most beautiful art fair.”

“Neighborhoods Day felt like a good way to showcase the

event,” Loeb added. “ It’s only been recently that major businesses and corporations have begun to focus on neighborhoods and the inner city.”

YOUTH CLEANUP Friends of the Detroit City Airport – 11499 Connor Middle and high school students volunteered to clean the front of Detroit City Airport.

The students cleaned the greenway, flower beds and removed litter. The students that volunteer received a free airplane ride, a T-shirt, and a model airplane.

“I’ve been a part of Neighborhoods Day since ((Mr. (Luther) Keith (and ARISE Detroit!) was

PHOTOS: Kory Woods located on Field Street,” said Beverly Kindle-Walker, executive director of Friends of Detroit City Airport. “His mission was so purposeful; I had to be a part of it.”

HEALTH FAIR 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit – Peoples Community Church, 8601 Woodward Ave. 100 Black Men of Greater

Detroit and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan presented Man Up! For Good Health, a free health fair open to the public that included health screening, fitness and exercise training .

There were a variety of fun, fitness activities, including a bike ride with the Grace Bike riders from Greater Grace Temple, a walk/run through Midtown Detroit, and Zumba classes. The fair also included nutrition, financial health and CPR training, kids activities, free food and a walk/run through Midtown Detroit.

“We target men, but many others benefit,” said Mark Elzy, chair of Health & Wellness, 100 Black Men. Because it’s Neighborhoods Day, now families come to the health fair.”

PHOTOS: Kory Woods

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Two blocks of Ferry Park transformed into a colorful funfest, filled with various activities for children, live bands and lots of information and services for children and adults alike.

Yusef Shakur and Sherry Russell teamed their organizations to put on the event that included bounce houses, hot dogs stands and sack races.

Community building activities included a Detroit Police Department recruiter with a patrol car for the children to explore. Bands played on stages at both ends of the blocks, a professional painter worked with a live model, and there was artwork that children created. A book bag giveaway served hundreds of children. Free value-added services included a mammogram mobile, blood pressure and diabetes screening, back-to-school vision screening and haircuts—all free!.

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“We look for resources like this vision screening to help us with back-to-school costs,” said Jonneshia Doss, who attended along with her husband and five children, ages 2 through 12. “Thank goodness they said no one needs glasses.”

“We try to impact crime in our community every day,” said George Preston, president of the Mohican Regent Park Community Organization. “Neighborhoods Day is the one day everybody across the city comes together to host events and inform the community, and this is what we are doing today.

We have two on-going programs; cleaning up blight at 14685 Eastburn and our Community Garden and the Peace Walk. We have worked with two other gas station owners on Eight Mile to participate in the Green Light Program.”

CHURCH CELEBRATION:

BUSINESS SHOWCASE

Greater Works Foundation for Impacting Change; Greater Burnette Baptist Church, 16801 Schoolcraft

Eastside Community Network (ECN) Mack Ave. Business Association 14820 Mack Ave.

With Pastor Patrick Johnson on the microphone and a DJ spinning lively music, it was a scene right out of a movie about the strength of the Black church and its key role in community-building.

There were children playing pickup baseball on the grass, a bouncy house teeming with youthful energy and a “revival-size” tent filled with church members and neighbors enjoying fried fish, chicken, ribs and side dishes.

Free back-to-school clothes hung on racks. A group of elders sitting near the entrance to the parking lot kept an eye out.

“We didn’t do this last year because I had surgery,” said organizer, Louise Guyton, an ARISE Detroit! board member, as she served ribs and fended off a volunteer’s offer to relieve her of duty on the food serving line. “But we are so happy to be out here today serving the community, bringing everyone together and everyone involved is just having so much fun.”

CLEANUP AND CLOTHING GIVEWAY: Young Men N Motion; Mathis Community Center, 19300 Greenfield Rd. TV Judge Greg Mathis, a native Detroiter, established this westside community center to provide direct service, including food giveaways and resource fairs for job training and youth program information. On Neighborhoods Day the center hosted a clothing giveaway inside and a clean-up outside. A crew of volunteers from Young Men N Motion spruced up the exterior by clearing out and cutting back bushes and sweeping up the area around the building.

“It’s a part of our community service and service to the center for letting us use the facility,” explained Minnie Davis, the program’s founder and executive director who also volunteers to direct programs for the center. “It teaches them to value themselves and increase their self-esteem. You also get to know your neighbor because three or four people came over to help.”

PHOTOS: Kory Woods

ECN, which oversees the operation of the Mack Alter Square, sponsored a Customer Appreciation Day along its corridors. It featured arts and activities, demonstrations, and walking tours to businesses. Businesses along Mack Avenue set up tents outside their business. The bike shop sponsored a fix-your bike clinic. The barbershop offered free haircuts for kids and there was a pop-up site called the Mack Market with over 10 vendors offering services and merchandise at 14701 Mack.

“Today is a day for residents that are really working to show their work and celebrate with community” Toni McIllwain, an ARISE Detroit! board member, and former president of the Ravendale Community Association.

URBAN FARMING Chandler Park Neighborhood Association & Sustainable Community Farms; 5862 Malcolm St. Community residents and volunteers cleared an area called the 4-H Eco Ville and prepped for a Rain Barrel Garden. The site currently has two raised beds and a cactus plant! This is the 11th year Sustainable Community Farms has been at the site. The farm enhances the area by providing more green space and encourages people to be environmentally friendly.

Sanai Wilkins, 16, a member of the City of Detroit Grow Detroit Youth Talent program, works at the Sustainable Community Farms. “I am learning how to plant flower and vegetable gardens in raised beds and vacant spaces,” she said. “I have been here for two months and the experience has taught me how to work with people while learning new things.”

COMMUNITY CLEANUP Resource Community Development Corporation, (RCDC); McCallums subdivision; East Davison to Modern Street, Dequindre to Riopelle.

The organization’s volunteers helped make the area more attractive and safer. They created an inground flower bed on the corner lot of Dequindre and Modern to enhance the smaller beds along Dequindre. They cut grass, removed overgrowth, cleared sidewalks and removed debris caused by illegal dumping. The lots, owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority, and cared for by RCDC, had so much over-growth to the berm that people had to walk in the streets.

Keith Owens, Deputy Director of Communications for Wayne County Executive Office made a special point of volunteering on Neighborhoods Day along with other employees of Wayne County executive Warren Evans. “The Wayne County Executive encourages volunteerism, and I believe in order for things to happen in our neighborhoods we have to help make it happen so we can see our neighborhoods catch up to downtown,” Owens said.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION St. Louis Luce Community Block Club, Luce St. Louis Park, 6198 Luce.

The Luce Community Block Club sponsored a community picnic and back-to- school event for the neighborhood children. The kids were given schools supplies and back packs. The Detroit Health Department provided information on safe spaces for children and health information and free clinics for parents. Families were gathered around picnic tables eating, playing cards and enjoying good music. But, most of all, the kids were having fun.

“We’ve been doing things in the neighborhood since 1995 and I’m 30 now,” said Monique Turner, a community resident and block club member. “I want us to continue to grow and keep the community safe for the children.”

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37th Annual African World Festival to Be Held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The Wright Museum, located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Detroit, continues its 37-year legacy of hosting the city’s largest celebration of African diasporic culture. The African World Festival (AWF) will be held from Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18.

With generous contributions from presenting sponsor Ford Motor Company Fund and others, each day from 11 AM to 11 PM, Featured will be several stages of entertainment, more than 125 marketplace vendors, delicious ethnic foods, visual arts, master crafts exhibitions, live demonstrations and so much more. Over 100,000 guests are expected to attend, and institutions in the Cultural Center including Wayne State University, Midtown Detroit Inc. and the Scarab Club, are participating in welcoming visitors to the area.

Food & Shopping AWF will feature over 125 vendors of authentic African and Caribbean foods, clothes, accessories, health products and more. They

Inside the Museum

will be situated around the rear of the building on Brush and Farnsworth avenues.

Entertainment Festivities will officially commence on Friday evening with an official welcome

by President and CEO Neil A. Barclay. followed by headliner Freddie Jackson, who will perform on the Main Stage.

Other notable performances will be given by gospel music legends and Detroit natives, The Clark Sisters, on Saturday and Kalakuta Republik on Sunday.

More entertainment cludes: • National

in-

Pan-Hellenic

Coun­cil (NPHC) Step Show • Detroit Rocks The Runway Fashion Show coordinated by renowned local creative and activist Piper Carter • Children’s activities including face painting, craft making, and a book fair • Live music and dance performances by local African drummers and dancers Education As an institution focused on learning, visitors can participate in our college fair featuring local colleges and universities, as well as prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Inside of the 22,000 square-foot facility, all exhibitions on display - traveling exhibition The Inside World: Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Memorial Poles, permanent exhibition And Still We Rise, and others - will be open.

The Museum store will also be open, which features Museum merchandise, Detroit specific brands, memberships and other unique finds that won’t be outside.

Inside the General Motors Theater, African World Film Festival will host an exclusive screening of the smash documentary Horror Noire directed by Xavier Burgin, featuring commentary by Jordan Peele, followed by live Q&A with Burgin.

The Opening Ceremony for African World Festival 2019 begins at 4 PM on Saturday, August 17.

This weekend-long event is sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund, Heritage Works, Wayne State University, Domino’s Pizza, Knight Foundation, and Go RVing.

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O’Neil Swanson and Judge Greg Mathis.

Vanguard Award Recipients Tony Saunders, Sylvester L. Hester, Dennis W. Archer Host Cathy Nedd. & Eric Sabree. PHOTOS: Kory Woods

Honoree Dr. Desmon R. Daniel.

Guest and Honoree Raymond J. Solomon.

Honoree Kevin D. Johnson and Family.

Mr. Kenneth Kelly of First Independence Bank and Hiram E. Jackson.

Judge Greg Mathis, Councilwoman Brenda Jones & Hiram E. Florence Buchanan, Honoree Derek Faulk & Muriel Honorees Dennis Williams and Waymond Jackson. ­ urrell.

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Pastor David Johnson Sr., Lady Pat Johnson, Lady Kimya Johnson & Honoree PasCathy Nedd, Portia Roberson & Hiram E. Jackson. tor David L. Johnson II.

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Ajene Maxwell of Bed Rock Detroit & Hiram E. ­Jackson.

Dr. Michael Workings and Hiram Jackson.

Honoree Carl Edwards Esq. and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Derek Faulk, Principal Nova Discipline Academy, Oak Park Schools; Hiram Jackson CEO & Publisher Real Times Media Michigan Chronicle

Honoree Dr. Cullian W. Hill and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Dr. Lamont Jones and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Keith Echols and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Kenneth Kelly and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Marcus Purty and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Myron Lloyd Legal Counsel, IT GM; Hiram E. Jackson CEO & Publisher Real Times Media Michigan Chronicle.

Honoree Richard Perkins and Hiram Jackson.

Honoree Rodney E. Cole Sr. and Hiram E. Jackson.

Honoree Sabin Blake, Manager - Business Operations & Heritage GM; Hiram Jackson CEO & Publisher Real Times Media Michigan Chronicle.

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DTE awards $7,000 in Bright Ideas For Neighborhoods Business Pitch Competition Seven corporate and community leaders selected the top four at Greater New Mount Moriah Church in Detroit’s North End The television show, Shark Tank, has made business pitch competitions a phenomenon. Some business owners have good ideas and some have bright ideas. DTE wants to shine a light on those business owners to impact Detroit’s North End who have bright ideas, which is the name of the business competition: Brights Ideas for Neighborhoods.

The North End is the home of DTE’s Caniff Service Center and is investing outreach programs like Bright Ideas for Neighborhoods to inspire local investment in businesses.

In the second year in a row, DTE seLynette Dowler, DTE Foundation; winner lected the North End to hold the busi­Tamika Reeves; and Trevor Lauer, DTE.tif ness pitch competition. The event,

which was held at Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church on Owen Street, had seven contestants who represented a variety of businesses that included tax accountants to concierge services to a fishery.

• Tom Lewand, CEO, Shinola

The seven judges included:

First place: Tamika Reeves, Transition Family Services;

• Trevor Lauer, President and Chief Operating Officer, DTE Electric • Lynette Dowler, President, DTE Foundation • Meagan Dunn, Director Community Outreach & Partnerships, Henry Ford Health Systems • Dr. Ken L. Harris, President and CEO, National Business League • Bryan Kieler, Sr. Vice President, Market Manager Community Development Bank, PNC Bank • Kamilia Landrum, Executive Director, NAACP

More than 150 people witnessed four business owners win a total of $7,000 in cash awards.

This year’s winners were:

Second place: Allante Taylor, A. Taylor Media; Third place (tie): Eugena Johnson, Candle Bliss Creations and Kimberly Wilson, Lifeworks - CDC. “I am so excited to have won the competition and I thank DTE for putting this on. I look forward to taking my business to the next level of growth. This has been great experience for all of us who participated,” said Tamika Reeves, first place winner.

Detroit district takes steps to move Davis Aerospace classes back to the city airport

By Imani Harris

want to see this happen,” Mays told Vitti, before agreeing to support the decision.

The Detroit school district is taking the first step toward returning Davis Aerospace students to the city airport, six years after an emergency manager moved them away from the location where they were getting in-the-field training.

In 2017, a district planning committee began looking at a new vision for Davis Aerospace in part to address industry projections of vacancies for pilots and mechanics, according to materials included with the agenda for Friday’s meeting.

In the fall, all 50 ninth-graders participating in the aviation program will be bused to the Coleman A. Young International Airport for afternoon classes focusing on aviation. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti told members of the school board finance committee Friday that the goal is to include an additional grade of students each year. Eventually, all Davis Aerospace students will take classes in a small building at the airport.

The change comes at a time when the district is working to attract more parents. Vitti’s plans have included a few new initiatives— a new high school opening on the Marygrove College campus that will be focused on social justice and engineering, opening it’s first free-standing Montessori school, and beginning to invest in, and offer, more programs that prepare students for careers. He hopes these unique opportunities will encourage families to enroll in

The airport used to be Detroit’s major air hub, but it has not served a major airline since Pro Air left in 2000. But training for pilots and other aviation personnel still takes place there.

The district has not decided if Davis Aerospace will be the school it used to be.

the Detroit district.

The 2013 decision to move Davis Aerospace from the airport angered school advocates, who said moving the program would damage a school that provided a unique opportunity for students. Materials provided during Friday’s meeting indicate that in the past decade, the school hasn’t been able to adequately prepare students for careers as pilots, ground control personnel, and mechanics.

Since an emergency manager cut back the school’s programs to cut costs six years ago, enrollment has declined from 196 to 168, according to state data.

Advocates have pushed the district to bring the school back to what it once was.

Now, those advocates are hopeful.

“A couple of years ago, it would’ve appeared as though there was no solution,” said

Col. Lawrence Millben, a former base commander at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and former president of Davis Aerosepace’s advisory committee.

“But now, we actually have the footprint down at the airport coming in September. We didn’t have that before.”

Board member Sonya Mays was happy to hear the news.

“There’s so many of us that

Vitti says the building isn’t big enough to support all students in the program — there are only three classrooms available — but that the district “has a commitment from the city to build out a footprint of what would be the Davis Aerospace program.” They’re also working on a partnership with Delta Airlines for future programming.

“Over time, we believe there will be enough building space to possibly add an entire high school,” he told the board. “But at minimum, it will be used for the aviation program.”

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James H. Cole Family Festival, Gives back To The Community

Jocelyn Allen, Karla Cole and the NAACP Volunteers

The Cole’s receiving the County of Wayne Michigan Resolution

By Nicole Black

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he James H. Cole Home for Funerals is celebrating their 100 Centennial Anniversary by giving back to the community. The #Cole100 Family Festival sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) took place on the grounds of the funeral at their West Grand Boulevard location.

A fourth-generation family business, the James H. Cole Home for Funerals turns 100 years old this year. In recognition of the business’ 100 years of service to the community, it is holding a number of celebratory events throughout the year. The f#Cole100 Family Festival was open to the public and free of charge.

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

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

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

Other festival attractions included hip hop aerobics with DJ Jewels Baby and trap yoga with Lisa Hillary. Henry Ford Dwele performing to the crowd Health System offered free blood pressure checks and BMI monitored in its health pavilion. The festival also featured many child friendly attractions including carnival games, a train, a petting zoo, face painting, and a performance by Fresh the Clowns.

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

“We’re honored that the NAACP is recognizing our work in the community by serving as the host of the family festival,” says Karla Cole Green, James H. Cole Home for Funerals President. “This event offered an opportunity for us to thank our fellow community members for their continued support of our business.”

The James H. Cole Funeral Home will end the celebration of their 100th Centennial Anniversary Celebration with the Grande Gala held September 14, 2019 at the Roostertail on Detroit’s Riverfront. For ticket information, please visit, www.cole100.com/.

John Mason, Antonio Green, Karla Cole and Brice Green

Jocelyn Allen of the Allen L ­ewis Agency and Meagan Dunn of Henry Ford Health Systems

Performance By Fresh The Clowns

Elder Phillip Brooks Ordained and Licensed

By Nicole Black Bishop P.A. Brooks and the Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction celebrated their 2019 new class of leaders with an ordination service that took place during their 105th Holy Convocation at the Cathedral Conference Center in Detroit, MI. Among the new 2019 class of leaders, Elder Phillip Brooks was ordained by his father and Bishop, Bishop P. A. Brooks. Elder Brooks journey in ministry started 12 years ago under the leadership of his father, Bishop P.A.

Brooks, the First Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ and pastor of the New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Upon his calling, Elder Brooks attended the Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Ok., where he graduated and is now currently serving at his local church as the Television Producer in the Media Ministry and is a staff member in the music ministry. Elder Phillip Brooks celebrated this great honor with his wife Crystal Brooks, children, Brooks Family and church family.

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By AJ Williams – City.Life.Style. Editor Kash Doll released her music video accompanying her latest banger “Ready Set” featuring fellow Detroit rap representative Big Sean, celebrating in her home town of Detroit with a private viewing brunch at Detroit’s 24 Grille located at the Book Cadillac Westin Hotel in the heart of downtown.

The record is an obvious undeniable summer smash, with its celebratory tone and energized pace driven flow. Directed by Jesse Ray Diamond with Teyana (Spike Tee) Taylor serving as Creative Director, the video matches the songs high energy with a Motor City-inspired race-themed visual that is beyond smoking hot.

Speaking about the song and video, Kash Doll said, “Ready Set is a motivational and aspirational song. I wanted to let people know if I can make it, despite the things I’ve

been through, they can do it too.

I’m a D girl so I’m determined.”

The Detroit rapper is on a serious roll. She is fresh off a BET Award nomination for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist,” touring the country with Meek Mill and just had her major music release “Kitten” featuring none other than the legendary hiphop icon Lil Wayne. This all follows her groundbreaking mini-movie and song “Hustla” released in April.

Detroit born and bred, Kash Doll has impacted the music industry with a commanding force, dropping street-earned truths with her throwback wordplay and powerful bars.

Detroit grit and her unbelievable story brought her to this point. Losing her dad on just her first birthday, she always held down multiple jobs to support her mom and siblings. And at 18, she started invest-

ing in herself eventually opening two beauty bars and funding her music career.

A bonafide D-Girl (Detroit Girl) she embodies her definition of being a real Detroit girl, “I feel like it's how raw you are, it’s a thin line between classy and trashy, it’s the sprinkle you put into, it’s how you handle things.” Kash Doll said.

Last year, Kash Doll also released a project solely for her fans titled Brat Mail to thank them for all their continued support. The project garnered over 23 million global streams and features the break out single “Check.” Shortly before Brat Mail, Kash released one of her biggest singles to date, “For Everybody,” which racked up over 10 million YouTube/VEVO views independently. She is currently working on her debut album, which is said to release this year.

By AJ Williams – City.Life.Style. Editor As one of the top taste festivals in the country, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats delivers a full menu of tantalizing taste options from more than 40 restaurants and caterers throughout metro Detroit over Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, in downtown Royal Oak. “We love to showcase metro Detroit’s top restaurants and favorite foods within a fun, high-energy, downtown setting that offers the most variety of any Labor Day Weekend event,” said Jon Witz, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival producer. “The tastes and smells of everything from hickory-smoked barbecue to marinated Mediterranean lamb chops will leave your mouth watering for more.”

The variety of food offerings served during the Labor Day Weekend is what sets Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats apart as the go-to culinary destination for the holiday.

“This year’s festival will feature more than 40 restaurants, caterers and food vendors showcasing some of the best cuisine from throughout southeast Michigan. We hope festival-goers bring their appetites, because there will be plenty to enjoy,” added Witz.

New this year, the casual comfort food of Wahlburgers.

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Foodie Lineup!

The Festival welcomes exciting, new steakhouses to the Eats this year: experience the flare of Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse which specializes in fire-roasting high-quality meats using the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco; enjoy Prime 29 Steakhouse, which features a contemporary menu with unique appetizers, in-house butchered steaks and fresh seafood; or seek out the steak and Italian specialties of Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse.

Also new this year are the affordable gourmet options of Crispelli’s bakery and pizzeria, from thin-crust pizza to Italian specialty dishes, and the casual comfort food of Wahlburgers, home of the sloppiest Sloppy Joe’s, the tastiest tater tots, and the frothiest frappes – all compliments of the family of actor/singer Mark Wahlberg. For a Mediterranean touch, try the culinary delights of Mezza Mediterranean Grill, renowned for its world-famous hummus and succulent marinated lamb chops. Don’t miss the salads, smoothies, juice, wraps, and other healthy foods you love from Freshii.

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#BeScene Featured Event: NOT LEFT IN VEGAS Writer, director, actor and native Detroiter, Kamal Smith is back with his latest installment of film “NOT LEFT IN VEGAS,” which is the 4th produced featured film written and directed by Smith. This hilarious film features an ensemble cast of talented Detroit artist which includes Smith himself , NuNu Thurman, Emory Lawrence Dez Cortez Crenshaw, Shelby Leigh, Keiona Smith and more. “Not Left In Vegas” will premiere September 21, 2019 at the AMC Star Southfield Theater located at 2533 West 12 Mile Rd Southfield , MI 48034. Advance tickets are $25 at eventbrite.com.

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Arts, Beats & Eats Adding to the food truck sensation, a couple new wheels join the festivities! The Bavarian Inn will roll in with its “Cluck Truck,” featuring the famous chicken and housemade bratwurst from Frankenmuth, Michigan, and the new “Lil Bros on Wheels” truck from Little Bros Burgers will show off its all-beef sliders and curly fries, along with handcrafted Auntie Rah Rah ice cream sandwiches in three delicious flavors: classic, strawberry shortcake and lemon. Returning this year, the Soaring Eagle Cuisine Machine makes a festival stop to offer patrons gourmet cuisine options from the restaurants of Soaring Eagle Casino & Waterpark.

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LIVE CULINARY COMPETITION! For some culinary craziness, culinary arts students will mix it up for a Chopped-style cooking competition onstage Saturday, Aug. 31 at 5 pm. in a reality TV live mode on the Oakland Community College Cultural/Acoustic Stage. Audience participation adds to the fun!

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three competitors, each supported by an assistant, completing two stages of competition. First, contestants will produce 10 plates of their signature salad: one plate for the judges and the rest for the audience to sample. One chef will be CHOPPED! The remaining two competitors will have 30 minutes to prepare an appealing appetizer and must produce 20 plates – again, one for the judges and the rest for the audience. One champion chef will be selected by the judges. For additional public information, visit www.artsbeatseats.com or call 248-541-7550.

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Wayne State signs on as a sponsor of the 2019 African World Festival

By Chronicle Staff In a move that further enhances its longtime presence at one of Michigan’s premier cultural festivals, Wayne State University has signed on as an official sponsor of the 37th African World Festival, an annual three-day celebration of black culture held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

While Wayne State volunteers long have been a fixture at the event, this year’s sponsorship marks an even richer investment, as the university continues to heighten its community engagement efforts and underscore its commitment to diversity. The festival, which draws more than 150,000 visitors annually, will be held from Aug. 16-18.

“Beyond just a cultural gathering, the African World Festival is an integral part of the life of Detroit and an important celebration of the diversity, vibrancy and history of its people,” said Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson. “The Wright is a critical part of the larger Wayne State campus community. Wayne State has always supported the festival, and this year we are honored to broaden that support.”

As part of its sponsorship, Wayne State will host a “Health Is Wealth” tent at the front of the museum grounds to provide festivalgoers with critical information about wellness, health disparities, treatment and other key health issues.

Moreover, President Wilson will participate in the “Honoring Our Elders & Ancestors” presentation, which will celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights icon Judge Damon Keith, who passed away on April 28.

As in years past, Wayne State will also set up educational outreach tents to provide attendees with an abundance of information about the university and its academic offerings. The university will also increase branded signage at the event, with its name and logo displayed on informational pillars, festival T-shirts, on the main stage, in museum’s newsletter and on its website. Wayne State will also promote the festival on its social media feeds in the weeks leading up to the event.

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PLANNING ASSISTANT The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments seeks a part-time Planning Assistant for our Data Analysis Group.

Successful individual will have college courses or practical experience in urban or regional planning, GIS, or related field. Must have knowledge of basic GIS concepts.

For more information, and to apply, please go to www.semcog.org/careers. EOE

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFQ for Vehicle Paint and Painting Supplies Control No. 20-3008.

RFQ forms may be obtained beginning August 14, 2019 from http://www. mitn.info. RFQ is due by 3:00 PM ET, September 4, 2019.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFPs for Document Management System and Installation, Control No. 20 -2988. RFP forms may be obtained beginning August 14, 2019, from http://www.mitn.info. RFPs are due by 3:00 PM ET, September 13, 2019.

PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T Mobility proposes to build a 110-foot Monopole Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 9401 Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, MI 48204. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Anna Farrell, a.farrell@trileaf.com, 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 510, Schaumberg, IL 60173, 630-227-0202.

Research Lab Specialist Intermediate in Ann Arbor, MI The University of Michigan has an available position of Research Lab Specialist Intermediate in Ann Arbor, MI. Position requires Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering & 12 mos. experience as a Lab Technician &/or Research Assistant. Position also requires: Exp. must include: 1) 12 mos. exp. designing & developing technologies related to cellular & biomedical applications; 2) 6 mos. exp. performing genomic DNA sequencing of blood cells; 3) 3 mos. exp. performing flow cytometry to analyze cells; & 4) 3 mos. exp. performing Western blot to analyze proteins. Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently.

Job duties: Design, develop, & optimize microfluidic devices. Fabricate microfluidic devices. Activate surface chemistry of microfluidic devices.

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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) Fiscal Year 2020-2022 Overall Goal for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation at 49 CFR § 26.45 titled, “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs,” the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces its overall goal for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for fiscal years (FY) 2020-2022.

MDOT proposes the adoption of an overall DBE goal of 8.03 percent for FY 2020-2022. The department projects that the recommended overall DBE goal of 8.03 percent for FY 2020-2022 will be met through race-neutral (2.53 percent) and race-conscious (5.50 percent) means.

Race-neutral participation occurs when contractors use a DBE firm on a project with no DBE participation requirement. Race-conscious projects have a DBE percentage requirement.

MDOT will again seek public comment on this goal in 2021 and 2022. Comments or requests for information regarding how this goal was established may be submitted until noon on Oct. 30, 2019, to: Nicholas Sundberg Office of Business Development Michigan Department of Transportation 425 W. Ottawa St. P.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 Attn: FY 2020-2022 DBE Goal Fax: 517-335-6859 E-mail: SundbergN@Michigan.gov

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How Learning About Wine Can Improve the Way You Drink

(StatePoint) The world of wine can sometimes feel intimidating to the uninitiated, but a bit of knowledge about wine from experts can help anyone navigate everyday situations.

“Once the basics are demystified, you’ll not only impress friends with your newfound knowledge of wine, you’ll better appreciate what you are drinking,” says wine influencer and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Wine Education Week ambassador, Chelsie Petras of ChelLovesWine.

“Learning basic things like what you do or don’t like in a particular wine can change how you drink and teach you to drink better!”

Whether you are starting from scratch or have some experience with the subject already, there’s always more to learn, points out Petras, who is sharing three ways that a deeper understanding of wine will increase your enjoyment of the drink: 1. Happier Hosting: Smart pairings make both food and wine taste better, and the wrong pairing will do quite the opposite. If you enjoy hosting dinner parties or any get-together, it is helpful to know basic pairings that will impress your guests!

2. Better Gifting: A bottle of wine makes a good gift when you’re attending a party and don’t know what to bring. By learning more about wine, you will be able to better choose a bottle to bring that is certain to be a crowd pleaser.

3. Confident Ordering: A lengthy wine list can be tricky to navigate, and many people

shy away from being the one to order. A wine education can transform you from someone who hides behind the menu to being the go-to friend everyone relies on to make the right selection.

So where to turn for instruction? While there are many programs available geared toward those who work in the industry or are looking for professional certification, there are also programs designed by those same education providers targeted at everyday wine enthusiasts and novices.

One upcoming opportunity to consider is the first-ever global Wine Education Week Sept.

9-15, 2019 organized by WSET, the world’s largest provider of wine and spirits qualifications.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, WSET originally was only accessible to wine professionals but has since opened its courses to everyday enthusiasts who want to learn more about wine. The week begins with a continuous 24-hour global wine and food tasting that will start in Auckland, New Zealand and end in California.

Over the week, 46 participating countries, including throughout the U.S., are playing host to more than 450 fun, educational events designed for novices and the knowledgeable alike on such topics as perfect pairings and deciphering wine labels. To learn more about events in your area, visit wsetglobal.com.

“Don’t let the idea of learning more about wine intimidate you,” says Petras, who is supporting the event as a brand ambassador. “A wine education is for anyone who enjoys and is interested in wine.”

A Crazy Buggy Summer: Tips for Dealing with Home Insect Invasions (StatePoint) Spotting more bugs than usual around the house? While a pest problem can cause embarrassment and concern, this summer you can take comfort in the fact that not only are you not alone, there are new ways of dealing with insects that can help you manage the problem without harsh chemicals.

“A warm winter and a humid, wet spring set the stage for insect populations to thrive this summer, and that is what people are experiencing right now,” says Dr. Josh Benoit, an entomologist at the University of Cincinnati Department of Biological Sciences.

Seconding this sentiment is the National Pest Management Association, which early on, projected that termites, cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes and other insects would thrive in regions nationwide this season.

Finding a roach in the home ranked number one in terms of “Grossness,” beating out cleaning the toilet, cleaning the gutters and removing hair from the shower drain, in a recent survey conducted by Zevo, a maker of bug killer sprays and traps that are safe for use around people and pets when used as directed. But beyond the “ew” factor, households will want to manage pest problems for health and safety reasons.

“Cockroaches and filth flies can serve as mechanical vectors for diseases,” points out Dr. Benoit. “And ticks, mosquitoes, and kissing bugs can transmit pathogens that cause diseases.”

So, what are some smart, safe ways to prevent bug infestations and manage existing ones? Consider these tips to keep bugs in check this summer and beyond:

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• Keep food sealed and stored properly. Get rid of crumbs around the kitchen or anywhere else

you eat around the house. Regularly sweeping and wiping down counters can help.

• Prevent buildup of moisture on surfaces and remove standing water to prevent mosquito (and other bug) breeding around the home.

• Never bring in unwashed, used furniture and other objects. Before introducing such items into your home, inspect them carefully.

• Over 90 percent of people are concerned with having bugs in their home, but almost an equal amount are concerned with using traditional insecticide products, according to a Zevo survey, making sprays that don’t contain harsh chemicals a household essential. Made from friendly ingredients, Zevo Instant Action Spray, for example, features essential oils that target nerve receptors active only in insects, not people or pets.

• Bugs often enter homes through garages and open doors. Set up a line of defense by keeping windows, doors and garages closed as much as possible, and by placing chemicalfree traps, such as Zevo flying insect traps, in your garage or other areas that get high bug traffic. The traps plug into outlets around the home and use multi-spectrum light technology and a body heat attractant to lure pesky flying bugs to their doom. Though they work 24/7, they are especially effective at night when there are fewer competing light sources. For more information, visit www.zevoinsect.com.

Summers are an especially challenging time of year to keep homes insect-free and this year is no exception. Arming yourself with information and effective solutions can help prevent and combat infestations.

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