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WHAT’S INSIDE For the love of dance (Page B-1) Ayi Muhammed had a dream and transformed it into a reality. Sparked by a love of African dance, she created the Alnur African Dance, Drum & Drama Troupe on the city’s east side.
Detroit Golf Club president profiled (Page C-1) Lane Coleman has served as president of the historic Detroit Golf Club (DGC) and chairman of its board since October 2014. He is only the second African American to hold this position.
Rainbow PUSH Excel and Toyota working together (Page C-2) Fueling the future by ensuring that students have their best opportunity to succeed, Toyota and Rainbow PUSH Excel are providing $75,000 scholarships to 10 engineering and business college students.
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By Patreice A. Massey The dictionary defines red zone as a red sector on a gauge or dial corresponding to conditions that exceed safety limits and a region that is dangerous or forbidden. The term red zone — or “zone rouge” — has been applied to areas in northeastern France that the French government isolated after the first World War. The land, which originally covered more than 460 square miles, was deemed to be too physically and environmentally damaged by the conflict for human habitation. Rather than attempt to clean up the former battlefields, the land was allowed to return to nature. By definition a red zone would make one think of a desolate, abandoned area, unsafe for human habitation. Yet many of us are presently visiting, working, shopping and/or living in a red zone.
Sounds crazy, right?
But it’s true. And if you’ve ever been cruising down the Detroit side of Gratiot Avenue, or have taken Kelly Road to get to Eastland Mall, then chances are you have been through the red zone. The other day, I witnessed yet another shootout, and unlike in the movies it wasn’t dark and ominous. I wasn’t at an abandoned warehouse watching a deal gone wrong. I was on a residential street helping a friend unload items from her car. It was 6 p.m. and there were many children running around haphazardly, as children tend to do. I saw what started as a fight between two young men escalate into something far more threatening. One young man
went into the house and came back out. The second gentleman, upon seeing him return, began to run — in our direction. As they got closer I heard what sounded like kids playing with firecrackers, but then I looked and saw the same guy who had just previously emerged from the house extend his arm. In his hand was a small caliber pistol.
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History can be an ugly thing sometimes. But sometimes the wrongs of history can be corrected. It may take awhile, but justice is always welcome once it shows up. On Wednesday, September 9, Arlene Jeter will be moving out of Southfield and into her new Hamtramck home. Granted, that by itself is not exactly worthy of a news story. Until you know the history. Because that’s when it becomes clear that this is hardly your average moving day for Jeter. Or for the city of Hamtramck. More than one half century ago during the 1950s and 1960s, the City of Hamtramck was making plans for
The gun was a semi-automatic, as evidenced by the continuous shots that were being fired. There was a young teen who was leisurely riding his bike when he found himself peddling right into the path of the shots being fired. Clearly startled by the situation he found himself in, he fell off his bike and stood there in shock. I stood there frozen in complete disgust, but I was also standing there because my son was outside getting bags from the car when the men approached. He was trapped in the vehicle. I had to ensure that he did not make a wrong move out of fear. From the porch I signaled for him to get down and not to get out of the car as he was trying to do. I could see the panic on his face, and rightfully so. He’s only 10 years old. His reality consists of Cartoon Network, football and arguing with his little sister. The funny thing is that the first time you witness shots being fired you are in shock. You don’t really recall what happened because you are afraid. However, after the third and fourth incident, you become mildly desensitized. You see it all happening in slow motion. I was able to tell 911 dispatch everything I
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the construction of the Chrysler Freeway, as well as the construction of new housing in the area. Although the city used federal funds to clear out three neighborhoods’ worth of homes — homes with families in them — the city neglected to replace the housing that had been demolished. In 1968, a woman named Sarah Sims Garrett was joined by more than 100 other plaintiffs who claimed that the City of Hamtramck had violated the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection clause because 74 percent of the people displaced were African American. Judge Damon Keith, who served as United States District judge at the time, went so far as to refer to the displacement not as urban renewal but more accurately as “Negro removal.” The suit was won by the plaintiffs in 1971, and then once again upheld in Appeals Court in 1974, after which new housing was planned to be built for the plaintiffs. More than a quarter of a century later, in 2015, the final five of the planned 25 homes built by Wayne County have been completed thanks to a partnership with the City of Hamtramck, Wayne Metro, Habitat for Humanity, National Faith and the federal government. Wayne County was never a part of the lawsuit, but stepped in
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Mental illness still misunderstood
Needs to be confronted more honestly by black community By Keith A. Owens, Chronicle Senior Editor, and Lynette Holloway, Real Times Media If you broke your leg, you wouldn’t be ashamed to ask for help, right? Perhaps go to a hospital where someone could do something about that broken leg. Like fix it. Because the last thing you’d ever expect would be for friends and family to shun you simply because you had an accident that affected the way you walked. That just wouldn’t be right.
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What does Prince know that we don’t? (Page D-1) It is extremely difficult to believe that Prince is 57 years old. He could easily knock off at least 20 of those years. Whatever he does he should keep on doing…and perhaps share some of his secrets.
Justice at last
End of housing discrimination lawsuit produces new homeowners
A salute to a great former president (Page B-4) Lekan Oguntoyinbo, like so many others, has glowing words of praise for Jimmy Carter, an outstanding former president, a humanitarian and a great man in general who is fighting a losing battle with cancer.
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So then why is it that when someone experiences a condition of brokenness that isn’t quite so visible as a broken leg
— something like mental illness — then suddenly there are all these “issues”? Why the shame?
Black folks, we got Jesus and Courvoisier or whatever the case may be. And I’m a woman of faith. I do believe that God “The hard part is heals, and I do believe that mental illness that He heals even is still highly stigmathose most challengtized in our society, ing mental and physand especially in the ical situations. I also black community know that God has and other communi- Joy Calloway gifted certain people ties of color. We have with skills and talents and insaid for years in our communisights to assist us on our healing ty, ‘you know therapy, that ain’t journey. So I am not the type that for us, that’s for white folks.’ believes you can just pray the
pain away. I don’t believe that. I believe that yes you pray, and you also move your feet. Faith without works is dead.” This is Joy Calloway speaking, and she is the CEO of the New Center Community Services (NCCS) mental health services agency in Detroit. Not surprisingly, Calloway has some rather strong opinions when it comes to the issue of mental health and how it is viewed by society, particularly in the black community. The thing we need to rec-
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REGIONAL NEWS Macomb Macomb County health officials report case of West Nile Virus The Macomb County Health Department advises residents to take precautions after the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus has been identified in the county since 2013. West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Macomb County Health Officer Bill Ridella encourages residents to protect themselves against West Nile Virus by taking the following steps to prevent mosquito bites:
This two-part class will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and 23 at MSU Extension, 21885 Dunham Road (entrance E), Clinton Township, 48036. The class is free of cost and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call Mickie at (586) 469-7614.
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Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is inviting corporate executives to attend Michigan’s first business aviation expo at Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) on Friday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Symptoms of West Nile Virus may include flulike symptoms with severe headache, fever, fatigue, weakness and/or rash. Most people are at a low risk for serious illness. People over 50 and those with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to severe West Nile Virus symptoms.
OCIA and the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) are bringing together representatives and experts from top aircraft manufacturers as well as charter flight, fractional ownership, and air cargo companies for c-suite executives to explore how business aviation can make sense for their companies, improve productivity and profitability, and offer solutions for air travel problems. There will be at least 17 aircraft on display.
More information on West Nile Virus and mosquito control can be found on the Macomb County Health Department website at http://health.macombgov. org/Health-Programs-EnvironmentalHealthSafetyWestNileVirus.
“Some of Michigan’s best aviation experts will be there to discuss the advantages of business aviation,” Patterson said. “Plus, executives will have an opportunity to tour modern jet aircraft and the aviation businesses at the airport.”
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The aircraft on display include manufacturers Bombardier, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, and Textron Aviation as well as local business aviation companies such as Corporate Eagle, Corporate Flight Inc., Pentastar Aviation, Royal Air, and Northern Jet out of Grand Rapids.
MSU Extension is offering a free three-week Money Management Workshop for people of all incomes who want to improve the way they handle money. The classes will focus on basic money-related activities. Attendees will learn how to make decisions about money, such as how to create and manage a spending plan; implement Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely (S.M.A.R.T.) goals; clean up credit; reduce debt; and devise saving and investing strategies. They will also receive help selecting financial professionals. There are two series taking place: • Mondays, Sept. 14, 21, and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Thompson Community Center, 11370 Hupp Avenue, Warren, 48089 • Wednesdays, Sept. 16, 23, and 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MSU Extension, 21885 Dunham Road (entrance E), Clinton Township, 48036 Individuals that attend all three classes within one series will receive a certificate of completion. For more information or to register, contact Mickie at (586) 469-7614. MSU Extension (MSUE) is also offering a free Make Macomb Your Home, Homeownership Seminar focusing on consumer protection during the home-buying process. Attendees will learn how to finance a home, decide between various types of loans, understand the closing process and much more. Research has shown that people who attend pre-purchase housing education are more likely to make on-time payments, and are less likely to default on their loans.
Please be advised that two Wayne County Department of Public Service road projects in the City of Romulus will result in lane closures until November. Maintenance and Construction Permits have been suspended for the duration of both projects. The projects are: 1. Preventative maintenance being performed on Merriman Road between Goddard Road and Wickham Street started on August 31. 2. Resurfacing project on Jefferson Road between Slocum Street and Van Horn Road will start on Tuesday September 8th. Report road hazards: 1-888-ROAD CREW (1-888-762-3273)
Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) brings a variety of educational programs to residents, empowering them to improve their lives and community. County-based MSUE staff, in concert with on-campus faculty members, serves residents with programming focused on agriculture, natural resources, children, youth, families, community and economic development.
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Other exhibitors include Air Docs Aeromedical Support Services, Arrow Energy, Avfuel Corporation, Aviation Tax Consultants, Citizens Bank, Contact Aviation, Hylant, Jet Support Services Inc., LL Johns & Associates, Michigan Aviation, the MBAA, Michigan Department of Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics, Oakland County’s Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs, PASS Charters, PNC Bank, Scott Group, and Unique One Aircraft Interiors. In addition, there will be four business aviation breakout sessions covering how to get started with business aviation, how to operate a corporate flight department, the ins-and-outs of aircraft transactions, and a Federal Aviation Administration medical certification update. The sessions will be preceded by keynotes from Patterson, the MBAA and MDOT’s Office of Aeronautics. “The Michigan Business Aviation Association is excited to partner with the OCIA on this event to help energize some new activity for all stakeholders in the area,” MBAA Chairman John C. Hatfield said. “This event gives our membership companies and new companies opportunity to see the benefits of business aviation, tour the latest aircraft, attend educational sessions, and network all in the same venue.” The expo will take place at OCIA’s modern LEED Gold-certified airport terminal. Admission is $49 per person. MBAA members receive a $10 discount. To register, go to www.OakGov.com/airports. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
RAYMOND J. WOJTOWICZ Wayne County Treasurer DAVID J. SZYMANSKI Chief Deputy ERIC SABREE CHRISTA J. McLELLAN Deputy / Land Use Deputy / Financial Services
Wayne County September 2015 Auction When property taxes are not paid, foreclosure and auction are required by law. While unfortunate, this creates opportunity. Thousands of properties are available including residential and commercial structures, and vacant following: September 10th. Please understand that many of these properties will not be available in the now. Winning bidders will be required to pay the 2015 summer taxes in addition to the bid amount before a deed is issued. New state law will not allow participation by anyone who owes taxes or has blight violations on other properties. If you wish to bid on a property you lost to foreclosure you must pay the greater of the winning bid or the outstanding taxes, fees, and interest. For further information, contact us at 313-224-2864 or WCTauction@waynecounty.com. Now is the time to invest in Wayne County!
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Queen Serena in grand slam goddess mode By Kai ElZabar Gracing the cover of Vogue earlier this year, postured Serena Williams for the big win of the year and she’s been moving fast along that path winning all but one grand slam, which is on the table now, No. 4 of four. So she’s positioned for the big win. It was a straightforward start for the queen of tennis at the U.S. Open the No.1 was up 6-0-2 when her first round opponent was forced to retire from the game hurt. Serena is making her bid to complete the calendar slam by winning all four slam titles in one year. Serena Williams blew through her firstround match at the U.S. Open –– the final grand slam of 2015 — to edge to within just six wins of a rare calendar-year slam and the crowd rooted her on, the American way. As of Sunday she is now only three matches away from Grand Slam #5. And thank God folks rooted for someone newsworthy other than Donald Trump. The queen of tennis was roared on by a patriotic crowd in New York as she aims to become the first woman since Steffi Graff in 1988 to win the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open crowns in a single season. Beating Serena Williams at a grand slam? We’ll see. But she’s on a roll, like a hurricane blowing across the ocean. Eventually it dies down but not until it’s done. And the queen is not done, not yet. Queen Serena in goddess mode wearing a striking red dress on the court . . .
Trump supporters believe Obama is a Muslim; Clinton unveils drug abuse plan By Lynette Holloway REAL TIMES MEDIA
During a visit to his father’s native Nairobi, Kenya, this summer, President Barack Obama thumbed his nose at the so-called birther movement, meaning people who believe he was not born in the United States. “I suspect that some of my critics back home are suspecting that I’m back here to look for my birth certificate,” he joked while delivering a toast at a state dinner hosted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. “That is not the case.”
hitting balls. “It’s great to be here, to be American, to be on this journey in my life,” she said. “It’s kind of awesome that this is the last grand slam of the year. If it were in a different county I would still love it but it’s not the same as being an American playing in New York, playing for that ultimate goal.” Earlier on the road, Queen Serena teased the media not to jinx the Serena slam before the French and Wimbledon championships but having completed that feat — to hold all four majors at once — she seems appears relaxed on home turf and encouraged. Serena, a.k.a world No. 1, overpowered Vitalia Diatchenko, winning eight straight games, running her Russian opponent run down and limping off the court with the score at 6-0 2-0. “It was definitely different,” Williams said of her quick fire win at Arthur Ashe Stadium, which took just 30 minutes. “And bizarre. I kept thinking, ‘just stay focused, don’t lose it.’ You never know what can happen.” Serena, a six-time U.S. Open champion, channeling her inner calm, rather than her presumed intimidating goddess power, to knock off six more match wins, all she now needs for a magnificent seventh title in New York. “Sometimes if I’m down I need to have a little extra fight, a little more power and passion,” she explained. “But there’s also a calm that I need to tap into to do the best that I can as well.” Serena, who reportedly sold her Manhattan apartment last month for a handy profit, revealed that she is relaxing by watching a lot of TV enjoying the convenience of endless Netflix. All eyes are on the intensely focused Serena Williams who could prove to be deadly for her opponents. The 21-time grand slam winner is on a 32-match winning streak in New York.
But a new poll released last week conducted by Public Policy Polling shows that a large swath of Republicans who are regular primary voters actually believe that President Obama is indeed Muslim and was born outside of the United States. And Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric, most notably against Mexican immigrants, is playing well among his party’s voters who also believe that children of undocumented immigrants should be deported, the results show. “Donald Trump’s saying things out on the campaign trail that a lot of people think, but that have generally been seen as not appropriate to talk about in public,” Dean Debnam, president of Public Policy Polling, said in a statement. “So it’s not surprising that people who hold those kinds of beliefs are gravitating towards him.”
ond term, President Obama released his long-form birth certificate in April 2011, after Trump propelled speculation that he was born outside of the U.S. But the birth certificate still has not convinced Trump that the president is a native-born U.S. citizen. “I don’t know,” Trump told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in July when asked whether he thought Obama was born in the U.S. “I really don’t know. I don’t know why he wouldn’t release his records.”
Sixty-six percent of Trump’s supporters believe that Obama is a Muslim compared to just 12 percent that grant he’s a Christian. Sixty-one percent think Obama was not born in the United States compared to only 21 percent who accept that he was. And 63 percent want to amend the Constitution to eliminate birthright citizenship, compared to only 20 percent who want to keep things the way they are.
The poll results show that Trump’s supporters aren’t the only ones who hold these views:
Trump’s beliefs represent the consensus among the GOP electorate. Fifty-one percent overall want to eliminate birthright citizenship. Fifty-four percent think President Obama is a Muslim. And only 29 percent grant that President Obama was born in the United States. That’s less than the 40 percent who think Canadian born (Texas Sen.) Ted Cruz (a Republican presidential candidate) was born in the United States.
Bush, who was the apparent Republican presidential front runner before the summer of Trump, has not been able to rise in popularity because of an inability to attract primary voters who hold the same beliefs as those who favor Trump, the poll shows.
Trump, the real estate mogul and reality television star, is an early proponent of the birther movement, which started in 2008 when then-Illinois Senator Obama made his first run for president. While running for his sec-
Hillary Clinton Unveils Ambitious Plan To Combat Substance Abuse
Only among supporters of (Ohio Gov.) John Kasich (58/13), (ex-Florida Gov.) Jeb Bush (56/18), (New Jersey Gov.) Chris Christie (59/33) and (Florida Sen.) Marco Rubio (42/30) are there more people who think President Obama was born in the United States than that he wasn’t.
Public Policy Polling said it surveyed “572 usual Republican primary voters and 545 usual Democratic primary voters” from August 28-30.
Recently, New Hampshire’s Manchester Union Leader published an op-ed by Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton that out-
lines her policy plan to combat the epidemic of drug and alcohol addiction: “Today I’m releasing a strategy to confront the drug and alcohol addiction crisis. My plan sets five goals: empower communities to prevent drug use among teenagers; ensure every person suffering from addiction can obtain comprehensive treatment; ensure that all first responders carry naloxone, which can stop overdoses from becoming fatal; require health care providers to receive training in recognizing substance use disorders and to consult a prescription drug monitoring program before prescribing controlled substances; and prioritize treatment over prison for low-level and nonviolent drug offenders, so we can end the era of mass incarceration. “Achieving these goals won’t be easy. It will take commitment from all corners — law enforcement, doctors, insurance companies and government at every level. That’s why my plan starts by partnering with states and communities across America to meet these goals and substantially expand access to treatment. We’ll ask states to design ambitious plans using the programs that make most sense for their communities’ needs. In return for strong proposals to address the substance abuse crisis, the federal government will draw on a new $7.5 billion fund to help states meet their goals.” Congratulations to Clinton for recognizing and addressing a big problem in America. We look forward to hearing from other candidates about how they will contest this issue.
Who Is Cheryl D. Mills and why does she stand out in Hillary Clinton’s Emails? By Lynette Holloway REAL TIMES MEDIA
One thing that stands out amid the latest and largest release of Hillary Clinton’s controversial emails is that one ex-worker seemingly enjoyed an unusual tell-it-like-it-is relationship with the former secretary of state, who is known to command respect. Politico notes that a review of emails to the State Department released this week shows that most writers appear to pander to Clinton — that is, everyone except for Cheryl D. Mills, Clinton’s former chief of staff. Mills testified in the case regarding whether Hillary used
an illegal private server for classified emails Thursday before a congressional committee. During an 8-hour closeddoor session at the State Department, Mills told the House Select Committee on Benghazi that a worker on her legal staff sifted through thousands of emails and determined “which messages should be handed over to the State Department and which ones should be deleted,” according to The New York Times. Mills has served as a lawyer for the family dating back to the early 1990s. Her emails exude a certain familiarity unlike any of Clinton’s other relationships.
ing the three-letter word. Sources familiar with the relationship tell Politico that Mills, 50, is indeed a closed book when it comes to the Clintons and is fiercely loyal, which explains why she has been able to fly under the radar while working for such a public family:
Cheryl D. Mills
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She can be brusque, sometimes responding to Clinton’s questions with a simple “y,” as if she is too busy to finish typ-
“No one’s going to question Cheryl’s commitment and loyalty to the Clintons,” said Tom Nides, a longtime Clinton donor who also worked with Mills at the State Department. “With that comes the ability to talk truth to the king. Everyone needs those kinds of people in their lives. Cheryl is the real deal.”
Here are four things to know about Mills from Politico and Bloomberg Business: 1. She currently is a member on the board of the Clinton Foundation. 2. She is not involved in Clinton’s presidential campaign, mostly because she advocated against a second run. 3. She worked as deputy counsel to the former President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 1999, serving as one of his top attorneys during impeachment. 4. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a law degree from Stanford Law School.
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saw right down to a description of the gun. I called the police and calmly described what was going on and waited for two hours for the cavalry to arrive. They didn’t. My friend told me that there was a cop car in the neighborhood about 45 minutes after I left so all was not totally lost. We also contacted Crime Stoppers to provide further information and I am hoping that something will come of this. Quite a few people were fascinated by my recollection of that incident and other stories I have shared, but one can never be surprised by anything you see in the red zone, also known as zip code 48205. You would be hard-pressed to find a report actually calling the area “the red zone,” but illustrations seen on television of the area almost always show it highlighted in red. Various news reports have called it the red zone and there’s even a song called “48205’n Red Zone” by rapper J Jackson that details many of the everyday occurrences in the east side area. The term and the area are very well known.
in nearly every category of violent and property crime, including sexual assault, burglary, larceny, and stolen vehicles. Since becoming police chief in 2013, James Craig has been credited with the decrease in crime and giving the words "a safer Detroit” some tangible meaning.
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Despite the reduction in crime, Detroit’s numbers are still high overall: the city had 44 murders per 100,000 people last year, compared to 15 per 100,000 in Chicago and 4 per 100,000 in New York City. FBI data showed Detroit having the highest murder rate among large cities in 2013.
In 2011, the federal government identified the 48205 area of Detroit as the deadliest zip code in the city. Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Gillooly’s Project 48205 started as a 30-day pilot program to study crime trends. The project remains ongoing in a continuing effort to assist local law enforcement in the area. The federal government has added resources to combat crime by creating a Violent and Organized Crime Unit and increasing the number of federal prosecutions for firearms offenses in Detroit. “Generally, federal prosecution means heavier sentences than prosecution in the state court system, though federal prosecutions are limited to violations of federal law,” said the US Attorney’s Office. “Such as felons in possession of a firearm or possession of a prohibited weapon, such as a stolen firearm or a firearm with an obliterated serial number. We believe that employing this method will still lead to a significant amount of arrests.” Although few federal prosecutions have resulted from the increase in police presence, Project 48205 has helped law enforcement to identify issues for enforcement and prevention efforts. For example, it has been learned that juveniles, who typically are not prosecuted federally, commit a significant number of gun crimes in this area. Fruits of Federal Labor Since 2014 Detroit has seen a decrease in most crimes, with murders down nearly 10 percent and robberies down 33 percent from the previous year. When the Detroit Police Department released its end-of-year crime statistics in 2014 it revealed a 10 percent drop in non-fatal shootings and reductions
“People feel safer. It’s nice for me to recite statistics, to say we are reducing crime by 10 percent. But in my view, my experience, a better gauge is, do you feel safer? Because I’m out and about in the community, I talk to people,” said Craig. “They have said to me (across the board, people who live in the city and in the suburbs) they see change. To me that’s a better gauge than sitting here giving you statistics.” The reduction in crime comes at a time of massive change for Detroit, change many people say they see as for the better. The department also pointed to other successes, such as an improved homicide case closure rate of 63 percent. Reality Check
“We still have work to do, and while we’re certainly excited that we’re moving in the right direction, and this is the lowest number (of total murders) since 1967, we’re not at all comfortable, and certainly we’re concerned about the victims,” said Craig. Statistics aside, I am a huge supporter of my city. I think we are a city that was once great and will soon be again. However, real change will only happen once incidents like I witnessed the other day are no longer a part of the fabric of our community. It will take more than Craig, federal agents and government task forces for this to happen. Those brave enough to pick up a gun and fire on their brethren ought to be brave enough to stand in a line and vote. They ought to be brave enough to speak out against the social injustices that keep us economically and mentally depressed. They should be taking shots at the poverty and illiteracy that plague this city. Once the violence prone men and women of Detroit begin to show the same respect for their city as they do for the suburban cities “across 8 Mile,” then we will no longer have to contend with the perception of safety. Instead, we may actually be safe. Patreice Massey is a contributing writer for the Michigan Chronicle. She can be reached at 313. 963.8100, ext. 266, or via email at pmassey@realtimesmedia.com.
Mental illness ognize, she says, is that mental illness is not a weakness. It is a sickness. The two are not in any way synonymous. Our strength has served us well as a people, but there does come a time when blindly insisting that strength can overcome all obstacles becomes an obstacle by itself. People view mental illness as a weakness. We live in a culture where strength is highly valued. So in America, we’re strong. Any weakness is not viewed positively, especially not in this country. Now add the layer of race and culture. Black folks are resilient, they’re strong. Those of us who are here today, our ancestors, the blood that runs through our veins is that of those who survived. “We pride ourselves in this country and in our culture for being proud and strong and resourceful. And we have also created on this soil as African Americans this real concept of keeping our business to ourselves. We don’t take our business out in the street. That has served us well in certain situations, but when it comes to mental health that hasn’t served us well,” said Calloway. “It’s brave and courageous to ask for help, because in any other health situation you would do it. If something was wrong with your heart, your eyes, your legs, anything else, we would go to the specialist. Why does that stop at the neck?” The recent death of Jamycheal Mitchell, 24, who had a history of mental illness and was found dead in a jail cell in Portsmouth, Virginia on Aug. 19, highlights the importance for elected officials and presidential hopefuls to address the nation’s mental health system. Mitchell was arrested in April for allegedly stealing $5 in groceries from a 7-Eleven, including a Zebra Cake, Mountain Dew and a Snickers bar, according to The Guardian. His family told the news site that he suffered from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and had refused to eat and take his medication. He was supposed to be moved to a state-run mental health facility, but the transfer got stuck in government red tape and he remained in jail, the report notes. Mitchell is not the only one. Even more recently, on August 27, tormented journalist Vester Lee Flanagan II emptied his gun into a 24-year-old ex-colleague and her cameraman from pointblank range as a live audience watched the double homicide in horror. Flanagan, who had a history of mental health issues, later committed suicide. There was also Sandra Bland,
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From page A-1 28, whose autopsy report says she died of an apparent suicide by hanging on July 13 in a jail cell in Hempstead, Texas, after reportedly telling jail officials about mental health struggles. Then there was Kalief Browder, 22, the New York City native who committed suicide two years after spending three years in the city’s Rikers Island jail without a conviction. Over the years, the nation’s prisons and jails have become de facto warehouses for people with mental illness. The problem is the result of deinstitutionalization, a decades-old federal policy that closed poorly run mental institutions throughout the country, but failed to properly provide community-based housing and treatment alternatives for those with mental illness. Think Progress, which notes that the prison system hosts ten times as many mentally ill people as state hospitals, describes prisons as “notoriously abusive, often withholding crucial medication, ignoring clear signs of illness, or punishing erratic behavior with solitary confinement.” The problems of mental health are not being addressed enough on the campaign trail outside of issues of gun control and criminal justice reform. While it’s good the candidates are acknowledging criminal justice reform and gun control, they also need to address the nation’s mental
health crisis so that victims like Mitchell, Bland, Browner and Flanagan can seek help before it’s too late. “We want to talk about mental health because we want people to understand this is an everyday issue. This isn’t just an issue when it’s sensationalized and in the media. There are people with personality disorders walking and living among us, working and living, trying to raise their families,” said Calloway. “There are people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, chronic depression all around us. One in four American adults will experience mental illness at some point in their lifetime, with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent. “It’s important for us to share the message that this is not just some sensationalized issue that causes you to pop off and shoot up a theater, or shoot up a school, or shoot a former colleague. There are people who are living, and living successfully, with mental illness every day all around us, and that’s a very important message to share.” New Center Community Services (NCCS) mental health agency is presenting “Walk, Run, Stand Up For Mental Health” on September 12 on the downtown Riverwalk. Registration is at 9 am. The run/walk begins at 10 am at the Rivard Plaza.
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Black head coaches don’t get second chances By Alvin Reid ST. LOUIS AMERICAN
As kickoff for the 2015 college football season nears, only 11 of the 128 FBS head coaches are African American – a paltry 8.6 percent. They are: James Franklin, Penn State (SEC); Darrell Hazell, Purdue (Big Ten); Curtis Johnson, Tulane (AAC); Mike London, Virginia (ACC); Derek Mason, Vanderbilt (SEC); Ruffin McNeill, East Carolina (AAC); Trent Miles, Georgia State (Sun Belt); David Shaw, Stanford (Pac 12); Charlie Strong, Texas (Big 12); Kevin Sumlin (SEC) and Willie Taggert, South Florida (AAC). According to ESPN figures, when the 2014 FBS football season began, 53 percent of players were black and 42 percent were white. Yet, more than 90 percent of FBS coaches are white. Those numbers don’t add up, do they? Of course, the situation could be worse. There were four black head coaches at the Division 1 level (now called FBS) in 1994. Over the next eight years, dozens of men were hired to run college football programs and in 2002 – there were four African-American head coaches. By 2008, there had been a dramatic increase to a total of five black head coaches. Between January 2011 and January 2012, six black head coaches were hired, bringing the grand total to 15 at the start of the 2012 season. This all-time high has now drifted backward, and former San Jose State head coach Dr. Fitz Hill knows why. After he was dismissed from his post with a 14-33 overall record after the 2004 season, he continued his research on the respective fates of other black coaches. He concluded that black coaches rarely got a second opportunity to be a head coach. According to his statistics, 28 black head coaches have been fired or forced to resign – usually because of losing records. In each case, the school then hired a white coach as his successor In fact, only one black coach has resurfaced as head coach at a major program after being fired. Tyrone Willingham was fired at Notre Dame and was then hired by the University of Washington. This was more than a decade ago. Says Hill in a Daily Beast interview: “Race will no longer be an issue when the day comes that an African-American football coach is unsuccessful, but you still go and replace him with another African-American football coach.” Black head coaches “deserve second and third chances” like their white counterparts. John Embree was one of those black head coaches on the sidelines in 2011 at Colorado. He was fired during his third season with a 4-21 record. “We don’t get second chances,” he said at the time of his termination. Embree had played for former Colorado head coach Bill McCartney who said in 2012 black coaches “have a more difficult road to tread.” While wins and losses are the cause for a coaching change the overwhelming majority of the time, it can also be argued that black coaches are held to a higher off-field standard. Last week, USC coach Steve Sarkisian made a fool of himself and his school by taking the stage while apparently hammered drunk during the annual Salute to Troy pep rally. His tirade included profanity and insults to other Pac 12 schools. It was so disgusting that Pat Haden, USC athletic director, had to drag him off the stage. Sarkisian has been fined and reprimanded by his school and the Pac 12, yet there has been no call to fire him. In 2013, Eastern Michigan coach head Ron English, who is black, was fired after he reportedly used “inappropriate language” that included a homophobic slur during a film session with defensive backs. His tirade was recorded, and when it came to light a month later he was fired. Eastern Michigan athletic director Heather Lyke said, “my decision to make a change in leadership of our football program was the culmination of a lot of factors including the comprehensive review of our program, the competitive performance and this tape.” Had English had a better overall record than 11-46 he probably would have kept his job. Had Sarkisian (9-4) been Black and pulled the same stunt he did last week in L.A., my guess is he would be looking for a new job.
Lawsuit as a partner with Hamtramck to get the homes completed. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Arlene Jeter and Diane Williams signed the purchase agreements on their new homes. Jeter’s grandparents, Edward and Millie Smith, were the original plaintiffs in the case. Williams, whose parents were plaintiffs, is a first generation beneficiary. Because Jeter’s mother now lives in Arizona, the law allowed for the new home to be passed down to her. “It felt amazing. It was just great. Everybody has been more than wonderful,” she said. “This whole process, we’ve been waiting a long time, and it’s just great to see the finished product, the house. The experience has been very long but it was definitely worth the wait.” Jeter said that she first found out about the home in 2005, but that she has officially been waiting for its completion so she could move in for the past two years. Originally from Detroit’s east side, Jeter said she attended school in Hamtramck and thus is already familiar with the area. The formal moving-in ceremony will occur on Sept. 9, and Judge Damon Keith is expected to be in attendance to witness the
From page A-1 hard-earned fruits of his labors. Keith was unable to comment for this article because he said the litigation is not completely wrapped up.
shoulod serve as inspiration to other cities that collaboration and putting the interests of the people first can help breathe new life into communities.”
In 2001, partnering with Hamtramck, Wayne County’s Brownfield Development Authority provided a $500,000 grant and a low-interest loan. The city began demolition and site preparation on the new homes. In 2002, the county’s Community Development and Housing division provided technical assistance and was one of the guarantors on the HUD Section 8 and BEDI grant worth $1.5 million. That money was used for infrastructure improvements. Using funds from Wayne County’s allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the county invested $4.1 million to build 25 new homes to help Hamtramck complete the 200 homes that were part of the lawsuit.
Because the housing had been held back from completion for decades, many of the original plaintiffs were unable to be found. According to Census records, the African American population of Hamtramck was cut nearly in half by removal of the original neighborhoods.
“I am pleased my administration has fulfilled a promise made many years ago to help make these families and their descendants whole again with these new homes,” said Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.
Franey was on hand to witness both Jeter and Williams receive the purchase agreements for their new homes, and she was noticeably moved by the experience.
“It is a testament to our team's unyielding commitment to improve the lives of Wayne County's residents. This initiative
“We are thrilled to be a small part of this lawsuit finally coming to a close. We’re thrilled to see the families able to achieve home ownership after being displaced so long ago,” said Tara Franey, interim executive director of Habitat for Humanity’s Detroit branch office. Franey said that Habitat has been instrumental in the building and construction of five homes.
“It’s just a wonderful opportunity to see that justice is being served and that they are so excited to move into these homes. Just thinking how long this has taken to come to fruition,” she said.
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Michigan Chronicle and Talmer Bank announces inaugural scholarship award program
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SCREENING PEACE OF MIND IS PRICELESS. Henry Ford was part of a groundbreaking national study that proved lung cancer screenings save lives. Currently, just 16 percent of people survive 5 years after being diagnosed. Together, we can dramatically improve survival rates – and deliver treatment options that get you back to living life to the fullest. Coverage varies by insurance plan and payer. Some plans require a physician referral for this screening. If your screening is not covered by insurance, you can get this life-saving test for just $99. CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS The Michigan Chronicle and Talmer Bank and Trust (Talmer Bank) will be co-title sponsors of the new S.W.A.G. Awards (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness) that will kick off in October 2015. The winning recipients will be recognized and receive a scholarship grant in the spring of 2016. Current high school seniors who are economically disadvantaged, live and attend school in Detroit, are planning to attend college or a trade school, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and have demonstrated a commitment to community, service and integrity are eligible to apply. “Many scholarship programs are awarded solely based on academic performance. However, the S.W.A.G. Awards were specifically created to ensure that more Detroit students that demonstrate leadership in multiple areas, other than grades, have access to scholarships,” said Hiram E. Jackson, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle. The S.W.A.G. Awards’ goal is to build confidence and ensure a better future for Detroit teens, provide a village of support for parents and educators, and together, build strong future commu-
nity and business leaders. As co-title sponsor of the program, Talmer Bank has helped develop the program and the company will donate at least 15 of the program’s scholarships totaling $25,000. The scholarships will range from $10,000 to $1,000. “Talmer Bank is excited to be partnering with the Michigan Chronicle to launch the S.W.A.G Awards in an effort to increase opportunities for Detroit teens and to build new leaders,” said Gary Torgow, chairman of Talmer Bancorp, Inc. “Leadership comes in many forms and three notable qualities of leadership are dedication to community, service to others and exhibiting integrity. Talmer Bank was built on these same principles so this alliance was a natural fit.” We repeat, any high school senior graduating in the spring/summer of 2016 who is economically disadvantaged and attends a Detroit public, private, or charter school, lives in the city of Detroit and is planning to attend college or a trade school in the fall of 2016 will be eligible to apply when the nomination process begins October 5, 2015. To win an award, applicants must also fulfill additional criteria to be announced.
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UAW, local unions unite for annual LaborFest Parade
By Britta Lee REAL TIMES REGIONAL CONTENT EDITOR
The UAW International Union participated in the annual Labor Day Parade to honor union workers across the metro Detroit area. Hundreds of marchers gathered at the Old Tiger Stadium and continued down Michigan Avenue until reaching the National Programs Center located between Cobo Hall and Hart Plaza. Members got a chance to spotlight the pride of their local unions. The event included music, food and entertainment. The 2015 LaborFest Day Parade is the brainchild of UAW President Dennis Williams. UAW Ford Vice President Jimmy Settles served at the event’s host. The parade is designed to bring together union members and their families to champion optimal work conditions. Local workers from over 60 unions including the AFL-CIO, AFSCME and Teamsters gathered together to make a statement of solidarity. “We are a family,” said Michael Joseph of UAW Ford. “This is a tradition of Labor Day in America, when all labor unions come together.” In an official address, Williams stated, “We are reminded, even today as we march and at the same time continue to negotiate with several employers around the country, the importance of what La-
bor Day means for all working women and men. Carrying a union card gives us the right to negotiate fair wages and fair treatment by employers by joining together so our families and communities can share in the prosperity they helped create. That is a right all working people should be able to exercise freely on the job. Working men and women should be celebrated today for being the backbone of this great nation’s economy. We are family and community fighting to preserve the middle class. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.” Notable congressional members such as John Conyers, Debbie Dingell, and Brenda Lawrence also came out to support the local unions. Ultimately, however, the event was more about local working families than politics. Labor Day was created by Ohio State Representative John Patterson Green in 1890. The idea was to honor laborers on the first Monday of September. Since it began, the holiday has served as an opportunity to unite Americans on the basis of building and sustaining proper standards in the workplace. “It’s all about coming together, and looking out for one another in solidarity,” said Joseph. Visit us online at www.michronicleonline.com to view more photos from this year’s UAW Labor Day Parade.
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Attorney Tina M. Patterson reflects on education received at Cornerstone Schools
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Tina M. Patterson, Esq. fondly remembers her days as a student at Cornerstone Schools, where her educational journey began in 1991 as a Pre-K student. From the Linwood campus on the city’s west side, Patterson continued through Cornerstone’s primary and middle schools, the latter of which, was at the Nevada campus on the east side. After graduating from middle school in 2001, Patterson attended and graduated from King High School, only because, at the time, Cornerstone didn’t have a high school. Cornerstone’s Leadership and Business High School opened in 2011. Today, Patterson, 28, is an attorney for a federal government agency in downtown Detroit. She also does pro bono legal Tina M. Patterson work in expungement cases for clients in Macomb and Wayne counties. She credits her success to the strong education and social shaping received at Cornerstone, through its mission, curriculum, teachers, administrators and peers. “Cornerstone has been such an intricate part of my entire life,” said Patterson. “I started there when I was four and left when I was 13, going on 14, which is a critical part of a person’s life. I loved the classes that I took, which instilled a strong work ethic in me. Cornerstone and its teachers and administration gave me a great sense of who I was and what I could become.” While Patterson took many classes that she loved, her greatest affinity was for her 7th grade U.S. History class, taught by Mr. Costa. “I loved learning about the government and the law,” she said. “I loved learning about the principles on which this country was founded, and I loved how Mr. Costa taught the class. In that U.S. History class, at 12 years old, I made the decision to one day become a lawyer.” Following high school, Patterson attended Ohio State University for one year, before transferring to Wayne State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She subsequently went to law school at the University of Detroit Mercy and received her juris doctorate in 2012. After overcoming several personal challenges, Patterson passed the Michigan Bar Exam in 2014. She credits Cornerstone and a strong family support system for providing her with the tools to work through life’s times of difficulties. “They taught me how to channel my emotions and anger and frustrations,” Patterson recalled. “Cornerstone Schools helped prepare me to deal with challenges, beginning when I was in Pre-K.” Patterson’s brother, Juan, also attended Cornerstone Schools. He graduated in 2005 and ultimately went on to Oakland University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems. He is currently employed as a web developer by Wayne County. Patterson, a Detroit native who was raised and still lives in the Boston-Edison area of Detroit, is active in the community. She sits on the Historic Boston-Edison Association’s board of directors. She also is an adult literacy tutor through the Detroit Public Library. While busy, Patterson makes time to stay connected with her alma mater. She has given speeches at community events pertaining to Cornerstone and its impact on her, as an alumnae as well as on current students. Additionally, she is a Cornerstone partner. “I have been a partner with Cornerstone for about a year,” said the mother of a young daughter. “I’m part of the professionals that Cornerstone brings in for its Partner Morning Program. This is where we spend a couple of hours in the morning with students, talking with them about how they are progressing in school, as well as doing activities or projects with the students. It’s great for me to be a part of this, because this program had a great impact on me when I was a student at Cornerstone and interacted with professionals.” Cornerstone began 24 years ago, with the mission to combine excellent education with a culture based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The school features a rigorous academic curriculum and small class sizes, where uniform-wearing students learn in a safe, pristine environment at its 18-acre Nevada campus. Cornerstone further believes that an excellent education includes literature, the fine arts, geography, the sciences, mathematics, grammar, writing, language and the spoken word. Additionally, technology, history and cultures, particularly American history and the rich and diverse contributions made by many of the country’s ethnicities, add to Cornerstone’s overall vision and mission for its students. “The school illuminates the mission of Jesus, which carries the light of treating all people with dignity and respect,” Patterson concluded. “Everybody at Cornerstone is loved and respected, regardless of who they are. This gives students a positive environment in which to learn with confidence and determination.”
Dance, Drum & Drama Troupe By Frank S. Washington A bathroom break exercise has led to scores of young black girls learning African dance and the principles of self-esteem and community pride. At the original Timbuktu Academy on Gratiot and Harper, the Porta-John bathrooms were across an alley from the school building. Ayi Muhammad taught first, second and third graders there. As the girls waited for their turn to use the bathroom, Muhammad gave them African dance exercises to perform to kill time. And they did those exercises every day, sometimes several times a day. Muhammad had been enamored with African dance and African culture ever since her father, Eugene Roberson, started taking her to the African World Festival when she was nine-years-old. Timbuktu had an African Day and Muhammad’s girls started performing in the program in 2000. She adopted her African name and brought boys on board as drummers a year later. Muhammad also started teaching African dance at Malcolm X Academy and other African centered schools around the city. She became a Pied Piper of young black girls.
and confident. As they showed off their latest project, each one of them was well-mannered, looked a visitor straight in the eye, and introduced herself.
In 2003, she created an African Dance, Drum & Drama Troupe and named it Alnur which means “The Light.” Over the years they have performed at festivals and at schools across the city. She made the first costumes herself.
The girls had spent the better part of three days clearing an alley which could not have been easy because nature had taken it back. They painted images on what was left of the pavement and cleared an area for a stage. There were peace signs and one image read, “Heal the World, Make it a Better Place.” That seemed to be exactly what they were trying to do to their neighborhood.
But far more than African dance is being taught at Alnur. The girls learn to apply the seven principals of Nguzo Saba: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. In the African tradition, Muhammad is called Mama Ayi and in a sense she is an adherent of Dr. Na’im Akbar, the author of “The Community of Self.” He wrote that to properly educate the African American child, “we must have an ideology which reflects the ideals and aspirations of our people.” Dr. Akbar went on to write, “One component of such an ideology is the importance of seeing the child as a mind developing in the environment of a physical body in a material world.” Young African American minds are being developed in Detroit’s North End neighborhood on John R between Westminister and Kenilworth at Alnur’s dance studio. The troupe has been there for about a year. It is a half-block long commercial strip that is returning to life. Cinder block buildings have been painted chocolate brown, and large framed images have been painted on the back of the buildings. There’s something happening at Alnur. These girls were self-assured
lanta, Cleveland, Flint, Michigan, and Montgomery and Selma, Alabama, where they walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. They have also performed in Washington, D.C. For some of the girls, it was their first time on an airplane. The African centered educational movement is a national network. Students from Alnur have attended classes and seminars here given by instructors from West Africa. Upon bringing their children, parents stay, talk to Mama Ayi and to each other. There is an artistic creative educational community being built on the east side of Detroit using African principals as its base. In addition to the fees, many fundraisers are held to finance travel, costumes, and other events.
But they didn’t stop there. Dubbed “Peace in the Alley,” they held an allday free festival on the last Saturday in August. There were games, arts and crafts, food, and a DJ. Alnur members plan to keep that alley clean, add benches and flower pots, and they plan to host other events. That’s changing your environment as well as collective work and responsibility and unity. It is a part of what Mama Ayi teaches through doing on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Alnur for $40 per month. Through the years Ayi has had help from parents and from former students. Those earliest students are now 17, 18 and 19 years old and some of them return to Alnur to lend a hand. The troupe has performed in At-
Mama Ayi’s 10-yearold granddaughter, Laila, has been an African dancer since she could walk and said simply that Alnur helps her to like herself. Twelve-year-old Dearya has been with the troupe for 18 months and said, “I can express myself through dance. I dance very well.” Alnur fosters that kind of self-confidence and self-esteem, it can been seen in the girls’ eyes. “I think it is really good, a lot of fun and it keeps me active,” said nine-year-old Morgan who just started. Mama Ayi hopes to get the Alnur Troupe on TV, either as guest performers on a show or on a show of their own. “I want them to be proud of their hair, their skin, their noses,” she said. “I want them to be able to walk with anybody on the planet.
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Sisters Network® Inc. 2015 National African American Breast Cancer 10-city conference tour heads to Detroit Sisters Network® Inc (SNI), announced their 2015 National Arican American Breast Cancer tour, “Passport to Survivorship — Informing to Empower will be hosted in the Motor City. The one-day conference will be held in Detroit on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Blue Cross Blue Shield, 500 E. Lafayette. Registration is free and complimentary lunch will be provided. Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH, FACS, professor of Surgery & Breast Care Center director, University of Michigan, is the national honorary chair and Mary Waters, Greater Metropolitan Detroit Chapter president, is the Detroit conference chair. The innovative 10-city national conference tour highlights general breast health awareness information and two major areas, triple negative and advanced breast cancer, which frequently affects African American women. Erie E. Calloway, executive director, Sisters Network® Inc., will open the conference with a presentation on the “State of Sisters Network Inc.” Breast cancer survivors, clinicians, caregivers and the community are invited to attend. Conference workshops include “Metastatic & Triple Negative Breast Cancer,” presented by Janell Clark, APN-BC, MSN, MBA, nurse practitioner, CTCA, Eastern Regional Medical Center, and “The Importance of Minority Participation in Clinical Trials,” presented by Richard J. Mena, MD, Oncology-Field medical director, Pfizer Oncology. “Sisters Network is always looking for a unique approach to share or bring breast cancer information directly to the community. The 2015 National African
American breast cancer ten-city conference tour is a unique and effective outreach initiative for our organization,” said Karen E. Jackson, founder/CEO, Sisters Network® Inc. Sisters Network® Inc is the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United
States to host a 10-city conference tour. National sponsors for the 2015 conference tour include the Pfizer Biosimilars, Biomarin, Genentech, Pfizer Rx Pathways, Novartis, Astra Zeneca, Celgene, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Eisai. Local Sponsors include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, University of Michigan Health System, Henry Ford Health System, The Michigan Chronicle and the Ambassador Bridge Company. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women. According to the American Cancer Society 2013-2014 Facts & Figures, an estimated 27,060 new cases of breast cancer and 6,080 deaths were expected to occur among African American women. The incidence of breast cancer among women under 45 is higher for African American women compared to white women. However, the risk of breast cancer for all women increases with age. African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors and more advanced stages of breast cancer despite a lower incidence rate. The five-
year survival rate for African American women is 78 percent as compared to 90 percent for white women. Several studies suggest that being pre-menopausal, African American, Latina or Caribbean increases a woman’s risk of developing basal-like or triple-negative breast cancer. Among African American women who develop breast cancer, there is an estimated 20 to 40 percent chance of the breast cancer being triple-negative. Researchers do not yet understand why premenopausal women and women in some ethnic groups have higher rates of triple- negative breast cancer than other groups of women. (Source: “Guide to Understanding Triple Negative Breast Cancer.”) The final conference tour will be hosted in Houston on October 24. Previous conference cities included Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Greensboro (North Carolina), Orlando (Florida) and Washington, DC. To register, please visit www.sistersnetworkinc.org or call toll free 1-866-781-1808.
Tenet’s Detroit Medical Center recognized for top performance among Medicare Pioneer ACOs Please Share Your Stories African American women raising young men in the city face special challenges. We would like to hear your story, and capture your strength and perseverance in this historic film. We need your story for a new documentary and book, Never Alone, produced by Loyola High School of Detroit and funded by the Michigan Humanities Council. ℘ How have you supported a son, grandson, nephew or other young man as he faced the challenges and rewards living in the Detroit area? ℘ Where do you find the source of your strength? ℘ What worked or did not work for you? ℘ What are your goals for the young man (men) that you have raised or are raising today?
Michigan Pioneer ACO was the most successful Pioneer ACO in 2014 for benchmark savings improvement Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s (NYSE: THC) Michigan Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) generated an estimated savings of nearly $17 million in its third performance year, making it the most successful Pioneer ACO in 2014 for benchmark savings improvement. The Michigan Pioneer ACO is affiliated with Tenet’s Detroit Medical Center and is one of only 19 organizations nationally participating in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accountable care initiative. This initiative is designed to achieve CMS’s “triple aim” of providing more coordinated care to Medicare beneficiaries at a lower cost to the Medicare program, while achieving rigorous quality standards. The Michigan Pioneer ACO yielded nearly $39 million of savings over a three-year period, during which time the ACO also experienced consecutive year-over-year improvement in quality results. “The focus of our Michigan Pioneer ACO is to improve care transitions and care coordination, supported by efforts to ensure patients see their primary care physician within seven days after hospital discharge and encouraging every patient to see their primary care physi-
cian for their Medicare annual wellness visit,” said Joe Mullany, chief executive officer of Detroit Medical Center. “This program demonstrates DMC’s and Tenet’s long-standing commitment to improving the health of our patients and the delivery of healthcare services to our communities.” More than 20,000 Medicare beneficiaries receive their care from providers in the Michigan Pioneer ACO. Improved access to services, including preventive medical care, is facilitated by physicians participating within the ACO and is achieved through enhanced coordination and communication among patients, physicians, hospitals and other caregivers. “We are proud of DMC’s Michigan Pioneer ACO and the achievements realized during the first three years of the program,” said Trevor Fetter, chairman and chief executive officer of Tenet Healthcare. “These results are made possible when patients, physicians, hospitals and the entire medical community collaborate effectively. Tenet is pleased to continue its engagement in Medicare ACOs and plans to expand these programs for 2016, building upon our commitment to improve quality and achieve better outcomes.” Seventy-five percent of Tenet’s hospitals across the U.S. have affiliated ACO networks that provide care to nearly 700,000 Medicare and commercial patients.
If you are willing to share the challenges, rewards, laughter and tears of a woman who has raised a young man alone, please contact us for an interview on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., or Sunday, September 8, 2015 between 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Small stipends are available for transportation and your time. Contact neveraloneindetroit@gmail.com or 313-520-9696 to schedule a time or obtain more details.
This project is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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9 a.m. The Eastern Market 3434 Russell St. Detroit
Woman 2 Woman is a monthly program designed to create a bridge between generations of women of color in order to forge a solid sisterhood. Sisterhoods that they can rely on, heal with and be vulnerable through conversation, activities and building relationships.
Local artisans, live entertainment and good food are on deck at The Exchange, a new monthly flea market and street fair in the historic Eastern Market district. Peruse the wares of more than 20 local crafters and artisans, hang out on the lawn and hear live music. Refuel at one of three food trucks or the full bar with proceeds to benefit Street Democracy, a Detroit-based program that provides legal services to the impoverished and homeless.
For more information call 313.784.7121 or visit www.lgbtdetroit.org.
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All HBCU alumni are welcome to attend and enjoy free hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar. Proceeds help scholarships for current Spelman College students. Cost: $20. For more information call 313.405.7735.
DETROIT RESTAURANT WEEK
9 a.m. Charles H. Wright Museum 315 E Warren Ave. Detroit
Enjoy a fall-themed fine dining experience from a variety of Detroit restaurants, including Cliff Bell’s, The Whitney, Roast and more. Locations and times vary.
This new exhibit takes a look at 50 Years of the Ebony Fashion Fair.
Cost: $35.
Cost: Free with museum entry. For more information call 313.494.5800.
For more information call 313.729.2428 or visit www.detroitrestaurantweek.com.
September 19 14TH ANNUAL TOUR DE TROIT STARTS AT ROOSEVELT PARK
Cost: Free.
7 a.m. Begins at Roosevelt Park near Michigan Avenue and Vernor Hwy. in Detroit Don’t forget your helmet as you explore the wonders of Motown on your bike for the 14th annual Tour de Troit. Cost: $$60-$70.
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The National Alumnae Association of Spelman College in partnership with the Tom Joyner Foundation presents a Scholarship Reception and Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Charles H. Wright Museum.
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5:30 p.m. Charles H. Wright Museum 315 E Warren Ave. Detroit
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“50 YEARS OF EBONY FASHION FAIR” EXHIBIT AT THE CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OPENS
For more information call 313.914.1104 or visit www.theeasterndetroit.com.
HBCU SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AT THE CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
September 9-15, 2015
For more information call 313.331.7760 or visit www.tour-de-troit.org.
5 p.m. Management Education Center 811 W. Square Lake Road Troy
September 29-October 2 PENTECOSTAL EXPLOSION
Joseph Anderson, chairman and CEO of TAG Holdings LLC, will share unique insights on overcoming career and life obstacles at the Marketing and Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) dinner meeting on Tuesday, Sept.15. Anderson, the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary and the recipient of MSED’s 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award, will speak about his early life and how it impacted the course he took to become a military hero and distinguished corporate CEO.
Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ 19190 Schaefer Hwy. Detroit Bishop J. Drew Sheard Ministries presents Pentecostal Explosion 2015. “Experience the Fire,” a week-long conference with morning and evenings services focusing on church leadership and personal enrichment. The conference offers daily worships for pastors, leaders and church laity; midday fire services at 12 p.m.; and evening services with speakers Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Bishop Lambert W. Gates Sr., Pastor Sheryl Brady, Dr. Tellis Chapman and Prophet Todd Hall.
Cost: $45 for MSED members and $60 for non-members. To register or receive information, contact media coordinators at 248.643.6590 or visit www.msedetroit.org.
For more information call 313.864.7170 or visit www.jdrewsheardministries.com.
Detroit Garment Group and Henry Ford College Partner with area community colleges to expand Industrial Sewing Certificate Program statewide With Michigan’s mighty manufacturing history at the root of its vision, Detroit Garment Group and Henry Ford College – which in October 2014 launched the state’s Industrial Sewing Certificate Program with SEMCA Michigan Works! and Lear Corporation – have partnered with Grand Rapids Community College, Lansing Community College and St. Clair County Community College to create the Michigan Industrial Sewing Consortium (MISC). The goal: Make Michigan the state for the cut and sew manufacturing industry, with business attraction and job creation at its core. The Industrial Sewing Certificate Program is targeted to the unemployed and
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Works! identifies and procures funding a corporate sponsor. through the state of Michigan for those “By forming MISC, we can ensure who qualify, and both DGG and Michi- consistent, high-quality training for ingan Works! assists with job placement dustrial sewing, pattern making and for students who complete the program. sewing machine repair throughout the To date, three cohorts have completed state of Michigan,” says DGG Foundthe course with the fourth daytime class er and President Karen Buscemi. The and first evening class currently in Contact: ses- MISC partners Karen Buscemi will also work together sion. Up next for this initiative: adding to take the Industrial Sewing Certificate President pattern making and sewing machine Program to the next level, ensuring the repair curricula, and setting up appren- delivery of Detroit Garment Group competency-based training ticeship paths for both of these curric- by utilizing performance-based objeculums. 248-722-8407 tives through project-based learning. Lear Corporation, headquartered in Southfield, is a major corporate sponsor of the program, and in 2015, International Automotive Components (IAC), with North American regional headquarters in Southfield, has also joined on as
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Detroit Garment Group and Henry Ford College Partner with Grand Rapids Community College, Lansing Community College and St. Clair County Community College to Expand Industrial Sewing Certificate Program Statewide
September 3, 2015 (Dearborn) — With Michigan’s mighty manufacturing history at the root of it vision, Detroit Garment Group and Henry Ford College – which in October 2014 launched the s Industrial Sewing Certificate Program with SEMCA Michigan Works! and Lear Corporation – ha partnered with Grand Rapids Community College, Lansing Community College and St. Clair Cou Community College to create the Michigan Industrial Sewing Consortium (MISC). The goal: Make Michigan the state for the cut and sew manufacturing industry, with business attraction and job creation at its core. The Industrial Sewing Certificate Program is targeted to the unemployed and underemployed provide a skilled trade that will result in a potential lifetime of employment and good wages. Michigan Works! identifies and procures funding through the state of Michigan for those who qualify, and both DGG and Michigan Works! assists with job placement for students who comp the program. To date, three cohorts have completed the course with the fourth daytime class a first evening class currently in session. Up next for this initiative: adding pattern making and sewing machine repair curricula, and setting up apprenticeship paths for both of these curricu Lear Corporation, headquartered in Southfield, is a major corporate sponsor of the program, an 2015, International Automotive Components (IAC), with North American regional headquarter Southfield, has also joined on as a corporate sponsor. “By forming MISC, we can ensure consistent, high-‐quality training for industrial sewing, patter making and sewing machine repair throughout the state of Michigan,” says DGG Founder and President Karen Buscemi. The MISC partners will also work together to take the Industrial Sew
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America’s best former president By Lekan Oguntoyinbo NNPA COLUMNIST
I became an admirer of Jimmy Carter shortly after he took office as the nation’s 39th president. I was 12 years old at the time. I felt differently about Carter than his predecessors. I felt a personal connection. Like me, he was Baptist and like many of my relatives, he taught Sunday school. Unlike Richard Nixon, who left office in disgrace and who seemed to struggle with a host of demons, and unlike Gerald Ford, whose administration supported the apartheid South African regime’s Lekan Oguntoyinbo efforts to suppress liberation movements in Angola and Mozambique, he seemed well intentioned and decent. So like millions of Africans, I was elated when in 1978 he became the first American president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt to make an official visit to the continent. FDR’s visit to Liberia in 1943 was just a brief stopover on his way to Tehran. He needed something. It was in the midst of World War II and he wanted to implore Liberian President Edwin Barclay to end his country’s neutrality and expel German expatriates. But Carter was different. He seemed genuinely interested. He visited Liberia before heading to Nigeria, where he stayed for a few days. And for those few days, our eyes were glued to the television as we watched him, his wife, Rosalynn, daughter Amy and their entourage of more than 400 tour Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial (and at the time its political) capital. We loved his seeming approachability and openness. We applauded his decision to place African Americans, including Andrew Young, in high profile positions. We saluted his efforts to help end white minority rule in Rhodesia. And we were saddened when his political career was cut short at the polls by Ronald Reagan, a man many blacks around the world considered insensitive at best. Over the decades, we watched delightfully as Carter reinvented himself as a statesman, laborer for Habitat for Humanity, peacemaker, champion of de-
mocracy, human rights activist and warrior in the battle against diseases such as guinea worm. His efforts abroad earned him a well-deserved Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He has been persistent in holding Nigeria, Sudan, Haiti and other countries accountable on human rights issues. He has served as an election observer in dozens of countries. He has complimented authorities in countries when the elections were free and fair. He has been outspoken when they weren’t. He’s been fearlessly outspoken about Israel’s reckless disregard of the rights of Palestinians. Jimmy Carter been a relentless peacemaker who has championed the plight of Haitians. He was probably the first ex-president to call for rethinking the misguided Cuban embargo. At home, he’s not been afraid to take on the most controversial issues. He’s been quick to point out that much of the malicious criticism against President Obama is motivated by racism. It’s been an unlikely path for this farm boy from the nation’s most conservative region, this relative of slave owners who fled to Brazil after the Civil War because slavery was still legal in that South American country, and yet refused to be defined by his culture or his heritage. Carter has earned a place in the pantheon of America’s most progressive presidents on the issue of race. Now, the world is watching nervously as he fights the biggest battle of his life — brain cancer. Since making his diagnosis public, he has handled himself with grace, courage and dignity. He seems to be at peace with himself. He even taught Sunday school at his home church in Plains, Ga. a few days after undergoing the first in a series of radiation treatments. Historians haven’t judged Carter’s presidency kindly. In truth, his presidency was hindered by a weak economy, the Iranian hostage crisis, the pitiful failed attempt to rescue the hostages and Carter’s lack of savvy in navigating the nation’s capital. But I suspect that the moniker he was tagged with decades ago — America’s best former president — won’t change, either. In both roles, he tried to do the right thing. He just did the job so much better after he left the White House. Lekan Oguntoyinbo is a Dallas-based independent journalist.
Mike Huckabee doesn’t understand what matters
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA COLUMNIST
The 17-person race for the Republican nomination for president closely resembles a clown show, starring Donald Trump. The unfortunate contrast to Trump has been the tepid rhetoric of Jeb Bush, and the usual antics of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Surgeon Ben Carson offered some diversity in the “big debate” a few weeks ago, and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina amplified her profile and earned kudos for her performance at a debate Julianne Malveaux the “lesser” candidates ha. After the debate, each of the candidates has had plenty to say. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, for example, said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be “appalled” at the Black Lives Matter movement, saying it was wrong to “elevate” some lives above others. King dealt with race matters directly. His 1967 presidential address to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference explicitly deals with racial difference asking, “Where do we go from here?” Said King: “When the Constitution was written, a strange formula to determine taxes and representation declared that the Negro was 60 percent of a person. Today, another curious formula seems to declare that he is 50 percent of a person. “Of the good things in life, the Negro has approximately one-half those of whites. Of the bad things of life, he has twice those of whites. Thus, half of all Negroes live in substandard housing. And Negroes have half the income of whites. When we view the negative experiences of life, the Negro has a double share. There are twice as many unemployed. The rate of infant mortality among Ne-
groes is double that of whites and there are twice as many Negroes dying in Vietnam as whites in proportion to their size in the population.” Dr. King’s words seem to support theBlack Lives Matter Movement. “Where do we go from here? First, we must massively assert our dignity and worth. We must stand up amidst a system that still oppresses us and develop an unassailable and majestic sense of values. The job of arousing manhood within a people that have been taught for so many centuries that they are nobody is not easy.” Here is the Dr. King Mike Huckabee and the others who reject the Black Lives Matter movement, but quote Dr. King need to absorb: “The tendency to ignore the Negro’s contribution to American life and to strip him of his personhood is as old as the earliest history books and as contemporary as the morning’s newspaper. To upset this cultural homicide, the Negro must rise up with an affirmation of his own Olympian manhood.” In other words, Gov. Huckabee, Dr. King said “black lives matter.” Too many have tried to make Dr. King nonracial, stuck on only parts of the “I Have A Dream” speech. They don’t even bother to read that speech in its entirety, ignoring King’s discussion of economic inequality. People like Huckabee would distort Dr. King’s words to serve their own purposes. It’s clear that Huckabee and others don’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement, or simply oppose it. Those who are open to learning, like Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have met with leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and have expanded their knowledge base. Others, like Huckabee, prefer to ignore the reality of police violence. As long as there is inequality, the Black Lives Matter movement makes a difference. If you don’t understand the reality of inequality in our nation, you have no business running for president of the United States. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, D.C.
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Insurgents Trump and Sanders send a message By Jesse Jackson
does not work for most Americans.
This has been insurgent summer in presidential politics. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have soared. They are raising issues that politicians in both parties can no longer duck.
The first of these is the corrupting effects of big money in our politics. Sanders, funding his campaign with small donations, warns of the perils of big money directly. Trump, using his fortune to declare his independence, scorns his opponents as “puppets” of their donors.
Insurgent candidates gain traction when their campaigns resonate with voters. When I ran in 1984 and 1988, my campaigns surprised pundits because I was speaking to what many Americans felt. Many Amer Jesse Jackson icans were left out of the equation. Workers suffered as jobs were shipped overseas. Both parties had embraced top-end tax cuts, deregulation and corporate trade policies. Both supported apartheid South Africa and called Mandela a terrorist. Neither could see that Israeli security depended on Palestinian statehood. Democrats decided that they had to compete to be hawkish on foreign policy, corporate on domestic policy and timid on social policy. My campaigns exploded in the vacuum. And while we didn’t win, we changed the agenda. A boycott was imposed on South Africa over Reagan’s veto. Congress ended support for the contras of Nicaragua. Years later, U.S. policymakers belatedly embraced the two-state solution in the Middle East.
The second issue is our corporate trade policies that are racking up deficits of $500 billion a year while shipping good jobs abroad and undermining wages here at home. Sanders correctly indicts these policies as rigging the rules against American workers. Trump makes our “bad deals” a centerpiece of his appeal. The next president will have to change course, or this protest will grow. A third issue is America’s endless wars. Both Sanders and Trump emphasize that they opposed Bush’s invasion of Iraq from the start. Both counsel caution about more interventions in Syria, Ukraine and Iraq. A fourth issue is taxes. Sanders tells billionaires “enough is enough.” He calls for raising taxes on the wealthy and shutting corporate loopholes to invest in rebuilding the country, making college free for all, expanding Social Security and investing in children. Trump is more confused, but he earns applause for insisting that hedge fund billionaires should pay their fair share of taxes. For years we’ve had paralysis in Washington on the key issue of immigration. Millions of undocumented workers live in the shadows, exploited by callous employers.
And Bill Clinton ran on Putting People First, calling for tax hikes on the rich, investment in education, national health care and labor rights in trade accords.
Sanders and Trump are stark contrasts. Sanders is a thoughtful progressive; Trump an entertainer, offering postures, not policies. Sanders calls for a popular movement to transform America; Trump argues voters should trust him to do it.
In this election, Sanders and Trump have raised fundamental issues that challenge a bipartisan consensus that
The two major parties will have to change, or they are likely to be changed by voters who have had enough.
The GOP’s enemies list
By Lee A. Daniels NNPA COLUMNIST
It’s getting more and more difficult to keep up with the lengthening list of people, groups and nations the Republican Party’s presidency seekers are designating as targets. Undocumented Latino immigrants — and their American-citizen children? Check. Gays and lesbians? Sure. Asian immigrants and alleged “birth tourists” who take advantage of the 14th Athmendment’s birthright citizenship clause? Yep. Black Americans? Of course. Lee A. Daniels #BlackLivesMatter? Univision television anchor Jorge Ramos, for not having good manners? Add them in. Poor people? Right. Women who want to do anything that differentiates them from a doorknob? You, too. Muslims-Americans, and Muslims across the globe? Absolutely. Welcome to the Republican Party’s enemies list. Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist, got it exactly right in his Aug. 26 observation that, contrary to its supposed principles of religiosity and faith in markets, conservatism is just “a reactionary movement, a defense of power and privilege against democratic challenges from below, particularly in the private spheres of the family and the workplace.” That dynamic, bolstered by deeply-held racist and sexist notions, is why the GOP base hails Donald Trump, who otherwise has virtually none of the personal history or qualities conservatives say they value. Krugman wrote, “The point is that Trump isn’t a diversion, he’s a revelation, bringing the real motivations of the movement out into the open.” In that regard, what Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said two weeks ago is equally revealing. Speaking at a New Hampshire campaign event, Walker criticized President Obama for not stating the global war
against terrorism is in fact a war against Islam itself. Walker declared that “radical Islamic terrorism” was fighting “a war against not only America and Israel, it’s a war against Christians, it’s a war against Jews, it’s a war against even the handful of reasonable, moderate followers of Islam who don’t share the radical beliefs that these radical Islamic terrorists have.” Got that? This man who would be president of the United States believes that out of the roughly 1.6 billion followers of Islam around the globe, (compared to 2.2 billion Christians) there are only a “handful of reasonable, moderate” ones. Walker’s words reminded me of words another governor of another state snarled a half-century ago in the midst of another crisis. That was the declaration of racial war in the defense of white supremacy George C. Wallace declared in his 1963 inaugural speech as governor of Alabama. That rancid speech’s most infamous line was his pledge to defend “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!” Wallace could make such an evil pledge because of a promise he had made to himself four years earlier after losing the state’s 1958 gubernatorial contest. Then, Wallace had campaigned as a — for the South — racial moderate against a rabid racist. After losing, he told his campaign’s finance director, “I was out-niggered and I will never be out-niggered again,” and that pact with the devil produced the George Wallace that history knows and condemns. The “George Wallace Principle” is now on full display in the Republican Party That’s why these people need an “enemies list” to identify those individuals and groups against whom they want to declare war. That’s the purpose of Trump’s unprovoked insult to Fox News’ Megyn Kelly as a “bimbo.” That’s the purpose of the slur “anchor babies,” whether it’s used against Latino or Asian babies. In May of 1963, five months after George Wallace’s inauguration, James Baldwin, one of America’s moral guardians during the civil rights years, spoke words that applied to George Wallace’s followers then, and to his spiritual disciples in the Republican Party today. Lee A. Daniels is a longtime journalist based in New York City.
community By Paul Bridgewater
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Jimmy Carter’s skin cancer and you
UV rays are strongest. The American Cancer Society suggests using the “ABCDE” rule during your self-examination for suspicious scars, moles and lesions.
Our shades of chocolate, caramel and amber are so beautifully diverse because of the melanin in our skin. As African Americans, while we’re basking in the sun at festivals, in the park and at backyard cookouts, it’s just as important for us to protect our skin as it is for our white counterparts. Skin cancer often is detected early by noticing a spot on the skin or the change in a mole on the body. President Jimmy Carter’s recent announcement that he is battling metastatic melanoma, or skin cancer that has spread to his liver and brain, is a reminder of how critical early detection is. Carter had about 10 percent of his liver removed in surgery, and doctors later discovered spots of the cancer in his brain. You can protect yourself, and if you are going to be serious about doing something to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, reducing your risk of skin cancer, you should apply and reapply a sunblocking cream with an SPF of 30 or more on your body and face while exposed to the sun.
While you’re by the pool or outside working in the yard, reapply sunscreen about every 30 minutes. This is important in summer and and all year long. Skin cancer is more likely to develop in whites and people with lighter skin than darker people, but skin cancers can be more deadly among African Americans because we tend to be diagnosed late. When that happens, skin cancer also can be more difficult to treat. Take precaution by seeing a dermatologist once annually to have a clinical skin examination.
You also should examine your own skin throughout the year to look for anything suspicious such as a mole that changes shape, a lesion that doesn’t heal. Look at the palms of your hands, the bottoms of your feet and your legs. Don’t forget to look between your fingers and toes. If you’re thinning on top, don’t forget to slather some sunblock on the top of your head. And if you’re going to spend time outside, wear sunglasses with UV protection, and a hat with a brim. It’s best to avoid the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when
• A is for Asymmetry: One half of a mole or birthmark does not match the other. • B is for Border: The edges are irregular, ragged, notched or blurred. • C is for Color: The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, or sometimes with patches of pink, red, white or blue. • D is for Diameter: The spot is larger than 6 millimeters across (about ¼ inch, the size of a pencil eraser), although melanomas can sometimes be smaller than this. • E is for Evolving: The mole is changing in size, shape or color. Paul Bridgewater, president and CEO, Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA), hosts “The Senior Solution” on WCHB Newstalk 1200AM, Saturdays at 10 a.m. DAAA is located at 1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48207; (313) 446-4444; www.detroitseniorsolution.com.
Southfield City Council president denied speaking opportunity By Princess Hayes On Friday, August 28, the Young Oakland County Democrat Club hosted a picnic at Beech Wood’s Park located in Southfield. This event was held to get young Democrats energized and involved in the political process as well as upcoming elections. There were around 50-60 individuals in attendance. Various Democratic candidates who are running in the 2016 election had the opportunity to address the audience. For instance, United States Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence had the opportunity to address those in attendance, as well as representatives for the Hillary Clinton and the Bernie Sanders’ campaigns. Southfield City Council President Sylvia Jordan, who is running for mayor of the city of Southfield was not allowed to address the audience, while Ken Siver, former Southfield city councilman, also running for mayor of the city of Southfield, was allowed to speak. Sam Pernick, president of the Young Oakland Democratic Club, denied Jor-
dan the right to address the audience. According to Jordan, she was told by Pernick that there were two basic reasons she was blocked. One, in Sylvia Jordan 2002 Jordan ran for mayor of the city of Southfield as a Republican, and two, the club is giving their public endorsement to her opponent, Ken Siver. According to Pernick he now believes that not allowing Jordan to speak was a mistake. He stated, “I thought Jordan was still a part of the Republican Party.” He also expressed that he had never met Jordan and didn’t know that she would be attending the event. Pernick aIso stated that he contacted Jordan to apologize and invite her to speak at the next Oakland County Young Democrat Club meeting. According to William Lattimore, former Southfield city councilman, “It is absurd and unnecessary to be ostracized because of your former involve-
ment with another party. Some of our great Democrats are former Republicans. It seems to be a deeper issue. There are basic principles that we follow as Democrats, and these types of tactics should not be used.” According to Harrison Shelby, political director of the Young Democrats at Henry Ford College, Pernick introduced Ken Siver as “his candidate of choice for mayor of Southfield.” Shelby also witnessed Jordan asking Pernick when it would be her time to speak. He felt that Pernick basically dismissed Jordan, which was noticeable to many Jordan supporters in the crowd. Shelby described this as extremely distasteful. Shortly after that, Jordan and many of her supporters decided to leave the picnic. Marilyn Alvis, former Democratic canvasser for Michigan For All under the National Democratic Party, attended the event because of her friendship with Pernick on Facebook. She also witnessed Pernick denying Jordan the opportunity to address the audience. She described it as “Jordan being disregarded and called it “a slap in the
face.” Alvis had never met Jordan but sympathized with her regarding this incident. She also decided to leave once Jordan left. According to Ken Siver, he was only invited to give a Southfield welcome at the event. He didn’t speak about his campaign; he only spoke about the excitement of getting young people involved for the 2016 elections. As Democrats we are supposed to stand together. I’m not implying that this incident was racially motivated but Sylvia Jordan is a woman of color in a political race against a Caucasian man and by all accounts she was treated unfairly. I am certain that Mr. Pernick’s apology and contrition were sincere. However, his inability to recognize the ramifications of his actions at the time is hurtful to the Democratic Party and to the Democratic process. It is hard to believe that on the day our country celebrated the 52nd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington that such unfair treatment could occur.
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Detroit Golf Club president speaks on historic city treasure By Donald James SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Lane Coleman has served as president of the historic Detroit Golf Club (DGC) and chairman of its board since October, 2014. In his dual positions, Coleman renders leadership to Detroit’s only private golf club, and one of America’s oldest and most storied entities of its type. He is the second African American to serve as president of DGC. Founded in 1899, DGC sits on 220 acres of wooded landscape just west of Palmer Park on the city’s west side. It is located behind large Colonial and Tudor-style homes on Hamilton Road, south of W. Seven Mile Road. Its location within the city limits of Detroit — versus the suburbs, where most private and country golf clubs are located — makes DGC unique. DGC also has one of the nation’s most diverse memberships which includes women, African Americans and many other ethnic groups. While racially diverse now, the Detroit Golf Club was once devoid of black members. “There were hurdles for African Americans,” said Coleman. “The Detroit Golf Club didn’t get its first African American member until 1986. It was Mayor Coleman A. Young. It was not that he aspired to be a member, it was because he was miffed that as mayor of Detroit there was a place in Detroit that he didn’t have access to. “What was more interesting was, up to Mayor Young, all
previous mayors of Detroit got an honorary membership since the club’s inception in 1899.”
with expertise in distribution, logistics, and warehousing services. The company, which began in 1998, is a prominent defense and government contractor with worldwide suppliers.
According to a United Press International article at the time, the club’s 12-member board of directors approved Mayor Young’s application for a social membership on the first ballot, which meant the mayor had access to the club, but with no golfing privileges. Coleman said that Walter Watkins, a prominent banking executive in the region, was the first African American to receive full membership to the DGC, about six months after Mayor Young broke the organization’s color barrier. In 2003, Walter C. Elliott Jr. was elected as the first African American president of DGC after becoming a member in 1991. He had previously served on the club’s board. Coleman estimates that DGC now has 640 members, about 64 of whom are black. “The African American members are a who’s who of black metro Detroiters,” said Coleman, who currently is the only African American on the DGC’s board. Other blacks have been members of the board in the past. Coleman speaks with pride about the fabled club’s amenities that feature two 18-hole courses designed by famed world golf course designer Donald Ross. The renowned Albert Kahn designed the clubhouse. Additionally, DGC has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a huge patio overlooking the manicured greens, and a
Additionally, Strike Group LLC is a leading provider of advanced electrical/lighting supplies and fixtures to such entities as Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s McNamara Terminal and other companies.
Lane Coleman top-notch restaurant. Recent developments have included a cigar bar, workout room, a $700,000 renovation to the North Course, and the relatively new hiring of COO Mike Strain and Executive Chef Brian Henson in 2014. Coleman is extremely proud of the DGC’s caddie program, which offers young adults (14 to the early 20s) in Detroit an opportunity to learn how to be a caddy, including its earning potential. DGC awards six scholarships each year through its caddie program. The program has been one of the highest contributors to The Evans Scholarship Foundation, which is the nation’s largest privately funded college scholarship program. While Coleman serves as DGC’s president and board chair, he is also founder and CEO of the Detroit-based Strike Group LLC, which he describes as a sustainment logistics and material supply sourcing entity
Interestingly, Coleman’s discovery of the game of golf, as well as his foundational knowledge on which his company is built, originated from his military days. As a United States Naval Officer, Coleman served as a pilot and intelligence officer, two military capacities where fewer than one percent of African American enlisted men and women have served. He served with honor aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in support to Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. After retiring from active duty, Coleman, who had been a top intelligence officer, was recalled following the tragedies of 9/11. Following 20 years of dedicated “active and reserve” service in the Navy, Coleman retired again in 2009. Born and raised in Chicago, Coleman came to Detroit from the Windy City in 1991 when he was an account manager for Amoco Oil. His manager at Amoco asked him to move to the Motor City for one year; afterwards, he could transfer any-
where else. While somewhat reluctant to make the move, Coleman ultimately decided to step out on faith. “Detroit was the turning point in my life,” he said. “When I got here, I saw that Detroit was a place where people who looked like me were owning businesses and doing some real amazing and interesting things. “I started meeting some of these successful entrepreneurs and began to love the city. When a year had passed, Amoco management in Chicago asked me where I wanted to go. I said I wanted to stay in Detroit.” Following a stint with Amoco, Coleman, while still based in Detroit, became regional manager for Mays Chemical Company in Indianapolis. He subsequently was the founder and executive vice president of Sigma Group Distribution LLC in Detroit before starting Strike Group LLC. Whether overseeing his global company, or lending expertise as a naval intelligence officer, or rendering leadership to the evolution of the historic DCG and its board, Coleman abides by the same philosophy for success that he learned decades ago. “You have to show up, put in the hard work, and believe in yourself. And don’t be afraid to associate with, recruit and/or hire people on your team who are better and smarter than you. Park your ego.”
Women, we have come a long way, baby
By Kai ElZabar
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According to Forbes, it was another record year for women on the 2015 Forbes list of the world’s billionaires. Of a total 1,826 billionaires, 197 are women, up from 172 in 2014. That’s a nice gain, but women still account for just a small percentage of the list — 11 percent of the total. It’s been a while since we first heard the phrase “We’ve come a long way, baby!” – an acknowledgement of women’s strides in the world. With women becoming more and more powerful rooted in wealth, one can’t help but wonder what role they will play in the world of politics and queenmakers. With Hillary Clinton seeking the Democratic nomination for president, it will be interesting to see if any of the wealthiest women will come forth on her behalf, donate money, host fundraisers, and use their influence. Now that would be real power. And if you recall, it was Oprah Winfrey who introduced Barack Obama to the everyday Americans who tuned in to her show, and it was the beginning of change in America. And it proved more than ever that she’s got clout. Most of us of African descent rarely come in contact
The third richest woman is Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and sister-in-law to Christy Walton. She’s used some of her $39.4 billion fortune to purchase art, and in 2011 opened the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Oprah Winfrey with billionaires, so when we know of them from afar we think of wealth in a certain limited way. We tend to think of the NBA, NFL, MLB, boxers, rappers, movie stars and businessmen as wealthy or rich. But the truth is they don’t even come close to the level of wealth that Forbes assesses. Still, when we read such a list as the top 20 wealthiest women in the world, we unconsciously look for Oprah Winfrey’s name on the list. But she was not among the top 20 wealthiest women. In fact, surprisingly, she only ranked at number 603. Christy Walton, who inherit-
ed a stake in retailer Walmart, retains the title of world’s richest woman. The widow of John Walton has held that spot for five out of the past six years. Forbes pegs her net worth at $41.7 billion, up from $36.7 billion a year ago. Liliane Bettencourt, the principal heiress to the L’Oreal cosmetics fortune, is the second richest woman, the same rank she held a year ago. Bettencourt, 92, is worth an estimated $40.1 billion but she’s not involved in running the company her father founded. Her grandson, Jean-Victor Meyers, replaced her on the board in 2012. A trial of ten people who
One newcomer to the ranks of the richest women is Maria Franca Fissolo, the widow of Italian candy and Nutella tycoon Michele Ferrero, who died in February. Fissolo, and her son, Giovanni Ferrero, the chief executive of Ferrero Group, the sweets company, are inheriting one of the world’s largest candy fortunes. The company encompasses Kinder chocolates, Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Tic Tac mints, among other brands. Forbes estimates that Fissolo and her son are worth $23.4 billion. She is the fifth richest woman on the list. The sixth richest woman, Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, is a notable name in Silicon Valley and education circles. Worth an estimated $19.5 billion, she is focused on social reform through a group she started called the Emerson Collective and through College
Track, helping students finish college. Many of the women listed among the billionaire ranks inherited their wealth from either their husbands or their fathers. Just 29 of the 197 women are self-made billionaires. One newcomer in that subset is Elizabeth Holmes who, at 31, is also the youngest self-made billionaire in the world. She dropped out of Stanford with an idea for a better blood testing company that uses just one drop of blood. Theranos was valued by investors in 2014 at $9 billion, and she owns half the company, giving her a $4.5 billion net worth. As for Oprah, she closed out 2014 by promoting the award winning film Selma, which her production company, Harpo Films, helped produce. Her OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) television company had low ratings when it initially started, however ratings are currently soaring through the roof thanks to actor/director Tyler Perry’s hit dramas and sitcoms. Besides working on film and television, Oprah had a sold out 2014 ‘The Life You Want’ national tour of self-help teachings. Winfrey also earns funds from spin-off shows that she helped create such as Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, and Dr. Oz.
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Toyota invests in future engineers and business leaders Fueling the future by ensuring that students get their best opportunity to succeed, Toyota is partnering with Rainbow PUSH Excel to provide $75,000 scholarships to 10 deserving engineering and business college students through the Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Fellows Scholarships. As an encouragement for all students to put their best foot forward and take their education seriously, the scholarship recipients received their awards at the Annual Rainbow PUSH Back-To-School Rally in Chicago.
during his youth. He is looking forward to studying aerospace mechanical engineering.
“The scholarship recipients were selected from hundreds of applicants,” said Simon Nagata, chief administrative officer, Toyota North America. “Toyota is proud to recognize and invest in the outstanding academic achievements of these 10 scholars. The commitment to community service and personal excellence of these future leaders is truly inspiring, and we are excited to be a part of their journey.”
Tina Watson, born and raised in Chicago, is now a 3.81 GPA student at Fisk University in Nashville, TN studying business administration management. She is a non-traditional student who overcame a challenging heath diagnosis which caused her to rethink her educational background. After graduation, she plans to work at a major corporation doing work in the area of higher education.
With STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professional jobs going unfilled, Toyota is preparing to fill the pipeline with qualified candidates. The scholarships were awarded to college students who are majoring in either STEM or business academics. Students had to also demonstrate participation in community service, be in financial need, and were required to obtain sophomore status as of Aug. 1, 2015. The $25,000 scholarship is renewable each year for a maximum three-year period. In order to receive the award each year, the students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout the school year. In addition to the scholarships, Toyota is offering these students the opportunity to work at one of their facilities across North America to gain valuable real-world experience, as well as be paired with mentors from Toyota management to help guide them through the next three years of college.
Raven Smith from Virginia Beach, VA attends Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where she studies chemical engineering and has a 4.0 GPA. She was double promoted during her primary schooling and graduated high school at age 16. Raven is involved in numerous organizations such as National Society of Collegiate Scholars and accredits her father for sparking her interest in science.
The selection process was both rigorous and comprehensive. A group of 20 student semi-finalists went through a structured selection process which involved written essays, letters of recommendations and rounds of onsite interviews involving several members of Rainbow PUSH Excel, as well as Toyota’s executive and management teams in Northern Kentucky. The group was narrowed down to 10 students who were awarded the scholarships. These extraordinary students’ studies range from chemical to mechanical engineering to business finance and marketing; while hometowns stretch from Cameroon, Central Africa to Chicago. The 10 student scholarship recipients are: Marielle Cameron from Chicago, is a business marketing major at Florida A&M University (FAMU). She has always desired to attend FAMU since the sixth grade; she currently has a 3.8 GPA. Jasmine Cooper was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and attends the University of North Carolina at Wilmington as an industrial
engineering student with a 3.6 GPA. Jasmine is pursuing the industrial engineering path because it is business-focused, and she is passionate about the study of ergonomics and all its encompassing human factors. Grace Fomani is a student at Tuskegee University, where she studies chemical engineering. Originally from Cameroon, Central Africa, Grace later moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Although not discounting medical school in the future, she feels called to be an engineer because she likes to create things. Elias Lee, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, was home-schooled from the 5 th through 10 th grades. Entering high school at the age of 14, he was at the top of his 11 th grade class. Always building things since he was a child led him to study mechanical engineering at Auburn University in Montgomery. Jared Mitchell is from Norristown, Pennsylvania, and is a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta studying Applied Physics and Engineering. He has a current 3.97 GPA. Jared also conducted independent
research at Princeton University. He has a natural love for science and wants to focus on sustainable infrastructure or renewable energy upon graduation. Kerrington Munson, a native of Orlando, Florida, is currently a business finance major at Morehouse College and wants to pursue a career in the field of wealth and asset management upon graduation. He is involved with many organizations and received a Youth Humanitarian honor by the ayor of Orlando and a Presidential Ambassador honor for Morehouse College. Dalya Sanders, born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, attends Prairie View A&M University in Texas. She is a business student and is involved in several organizations. She has plans to expand her business knowledge by venturing into nonprofit community development upon graduation. Mekhi Seraile, born and raised in Atlanta, attends Xavier University of Louisiana and is pursuing Mechanical Engineering. He attributes his pasT:5”grandsion for airplanes to his mother who often took S:5”him to see airplanes take off and land
“We are extremely proud of these students and are passionate about lifting any burden or obstacle that may prevent these distinguished students from reaching their highest potential,” said Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., founder and president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. “Students who prove themselves capable and eager deserve every opportunity within reach to become all they set out to be in life. We thank Toyota for their generous support.” As part of the selection process students took an in-depth tour of Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing facility in North America, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc. in Georgetown, Kentucky; were guided through the various disciplines of running a local Toyota dealership; and through management and employee discussions learned about the local and global history of Toyota. They were also treated to a local minor league baseball game.
Pure Michigan Small Business Spotlight: J&G Pallets, Inc. LL: I discovered the program through an event held by the Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center. MC: How has your company benefitted from the program? The Michigan Chronicle is profiling small businesses that have participated in the Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) program. This is another article in a series aimed at increasing African American awareness and participation in programs that can aid in the expansion of their businesses.
This week we talk with Les Lance, manager of operations for J&G Pallets, a certified Michigan Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Michigan Chronicle: Tell me about your company and the services it offers. Les Lance: J&G Pallets, Inc., is a family-owned business that originated in October 1994 in our family’s backyard. Today we have multiple locations, with our corporate office at 2971 Belle vue Street, Detroit. Our mission is to provide pallets and pallet transportation solutions to our customers with an emphasis on maintaining affordable rates for our services. MC: What were the challenges, if any, to starting a business as an MBE? LL: As an MBE, or really any small business, you have to compete with older, more established companies for business. Most customers won’t trust you with their business if you’re not backed by or affiliated with a larger company. In the beginning, I was always working overtime to convince people that they could trust our company with our proven track record of getting the job done. MC: How did you discover the PMBC program?
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LL: I feel that the PMBC program has information that can be beneficial to business owners on various levels. What really interested me initially was the business-to-business networking for the purpose of procuring contracts, but as I began to get more involved in the program, I identified other areas that I could develop within my business and was able to meet people to assist with increasing my web visibility and marketing strategies. There were things that I was not thinking about that needed to be addressed, and, because of my involvement in the program, I was able to identify those areas and make steps toward improvement.
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MC: What advice would you give another small business that may be thinking of participating in the PMBC program? What should they expect and not expect? LL: Do not be afraid to admit what you don’t know! Talk to the consultants and take heed to their advice. The PMBC program is really here to aid businesses. They will give you access to a ton of resources but they will not do the work for you. I would also say that there are so many facets to the program, which can be helpful on many levels, so do not think that you have to be a certain size company to participate. A business owner can build relationships that do not necessarily deal with the procurement, but, you may find legal assistance, accounting services, web designers, etc. The important thing is that you have to be open to learning and networking because the PMBC program brings together a lot of businesses that otherwise would not necessarily be in the same room if not for this unique opportunity. So I would encourage all businesses to take a look at the PMBC program. They are doing great things.
In today’s economic climate, business owners need all the support they can get. That’s why more and more Michigan businesses are turning to Pure Michigan Business Connect. This free program connects you to billions of dollars in resources that can help you expand your supply chain. Identify new business opportunities. And provide complimentary legal, accounting and Web services. Putting Michigan to work for you.
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Non-profit executive director recognized for work in creating a healthier Detroit
UNCF (the United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, announced a $1.12 million grant from The Kresge Foundation, a three-year commitment to renew support of the Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) and formally launch its newly-enhanced operating model.
CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS On the heels of a successful 6th Annual “Celebrating a Healthier Detroit” Expo, McKinney Foundation cofounder and Executive Director Tiah E. McKinney was recognized for her work on promoting health equity through education by Native Detroiter magazine August 22. An estimated 400-500 people, all wearing white, jammed the Roberts Riverwalk Hotel and Resort on a picturesque summer evening in Detroit for the Native Detroiter magazine annual affair. McKinney was among a number of honorees, recognized for their outstanding efforts in community and civic service. “I am honored and humbled to be recognized,” said McKinney, who along with Jerry Dale cofounded the McKinney Foundation in 2010. “As an organization, we are grateful to Native Detroiter magazine for affirming the work we do of promoting health equity through education.” On Aug. 5, the McKinney Foundation held its 6th Annual “Celebrating a Healthier Detroit” Expo at William G.
Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit. The day-long event featured more than 50 health and wellness experts providing insight on ways to prevent an array of diet and lifestyle conditions including childhood obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, asthma and depression. More than 500 people attended the expo which featured a Family Fun Run, group exercise and healthy cooking demonstrations as well as seminars from board certified physicians. U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, State Rep. LaTanya Garrett and Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland urged the public to make health and wellness choices part of their everyday lives. “We see our ‘Celebrating a Healthier Detroit’ Expos as fun-filled days with the serious purpose of promoting health equity in Metro Detroit,” McKinney said. “We are already making plans for next year’s event, slated for Aug. 10, 2016 at Milliken State Park.”
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Kresge Foundation grants UNCF $1.2 million to strengthen HBCUs Funds will renew support of the Institute for Capacity Building
From left, Donovan Martin, Native Detroiter magazine; Jerry Dale, cofounder and chairman of the McKinney Foundation; Tiah E. McKinney, co-founder and executive director of the McKinney Foundation, honored by Native Detroiter magazine; and Sherman Eaton, editor and publisher of Native Detroiter.
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This new ICB grant will enable UNCF to provide technical assistance to 12 of its 37 member colleges and universities, including $214,000 in institutional awards. These funds will be aimed to attract and retain growing numbers of African American and other traditionally-underrepresented students seeking a college education. The grant will also support: • Best practices in the core areas of institutional advancement, enrollment and fiscal management; •
The hiring of new ICB program staff;
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Six training webinars produced on best practices related to enrollment management, institutional advancement and reaffirmation preparation; and
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Reaffirmation preparation for network-wide impact and use.
“UNCF values The Kresge Foundation’s sustained commitment to our cause, and this renewed support will only further our mission of helping more deserving African-American, low-income, and first-generation students make it to and through college,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF president and CEO. “We are deeply grateful for this continued partnership and generous financial support.”
UNCF launched the ICB in 2006, with $8 million in seed funding from The Kresge Foundation. ICB’s primary objectives are to strengthen UNCF’s member institutions and ensure all remain fully accredited. This includes customized technical assistance, institutional grant awards, professional development, and communities of practice that provide opportunities for idea exchange and interaction. “The Kresge Foundation has a long history of supporting HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities),” stated Chera D. Reid, education program officer at The Kresge Foundation. “HBCUs are critical institutions in the college completion agenda, particularly for African American and underrepresented students, and we want to see these colleges and universities continue to thrive. The work of UNCF through ICB aligns directly with this goal.” UNCF member institutions have lauded ICB as critical in helping their colleges remain viable and competitive choices for incoming students of color seeking a college education. Since ICB’s launch, many have seen increases in private giving, enrollment, and improved performance during the reaffirmation of accreditation process. UNCF believes these are clear returns on investments of targeted technical assistance, thanks to the support of Kresge. Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C. used their ICB funds to help launch a major capital campaign in 2011 with a goal of $94.6M, which they have now reached. The university has seen increases in student retention, student enrollment, and their endowment, and Claflin currently has the highest percentage of alumni giving of any HBCU at 52.2%. “UNCF’s ICB has measurably helped our university move to higher heights, from substantially increasing our fundraising efforts to increasing our student enrollment,” said Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, president of Claflin University, which was named HBCU of the Year in July by HBCU Digest. “We are now able to compete with some of the top institutions in this country to attract and retain some of the best and brightest students, faculty and staff.”
Calling all Detroit High School Seniors
The Michigan Chronicle and Talmer Bank are awarding scholarships up to $10,000 Applications will be accepted online beginning October 5, 2015. The Michigan Chronicle in partnership with Talmer Bank and Trust, will kick off the new S.W.A.G. Awards in Detroit. S.W.A.G., which stands for Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness, is a scholarship program recognizing outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community, integrity and service. Current students that are economically disadvantaged, and live and attend school in Detroit, and are planning to attend college or a trade school are eligible to apply.
To receive a notification when the applications open, please email SWAGawards@michronicle.com
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A new program to help Michigan students get healthy Public, private investments lead to program to improve student health Michigan K-12 schools are invited to apply for an innovative program that supports children’s health by providing students, teachers and administrators with the tools they need to create a healthy school environment. The program, Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness, is the result of a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Team Nutrition, the Michigan Fitness Foundation, United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Action for Healthy Kids. Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness is the newest addition to the Building Healthy Communities program, an evidence-based, comprehensive, school-wide initiative that works with schools and their communities to teach kids healthy habits and address childhood obesity. The program, originally created by Blue Cross in 2009, has reached more than 100,000 students in more than 275 Michigan schools since its inception. “The data show a clear, positive connection between good health and academic achievement, which is why Step up for School Wellness can play a key role in helping our kids establish healthy behaviors,” said Nick Lyon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. “The Building Healthy Communities program is right in line with Governor Snyder’s Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Plan. By working together to increase nutrition education, access to nutrient-rich food and beverages, physical activity and physical education in our communities, we can find new and innovative ways to help youth succeed.” The program provides financial support to fund staff and training, equipment and materials, and other resources for participating schools to develop, implement and sustain the wellness programs. The program can be customized to meet the needs of each recipient school. “Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness is about building a healthy school environment to support Michigan kids in the classroom and beyond,” said Lynda Rossi, executive vice president, Strategy and Public Affairs for Blue Cross. “This program is
an extension of our ongoing efforts to help Michigan kids live longer, healthier lives.” The Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness program integrates the recommended process from Michigan’s new “Steps to a Healthy School” website and uses five action-focused steps to direct change. The steps are: build or re-energize a school health team; assess the school health environment; gather your tools and take action; evaluate and sustain; share successes and plan for the future. State Superintendent Brian Whiston said, “This program is designed to be a great resource for schools that are interested in improving the health and academic growth of their students. The connection between good health and academic success is proven, and we are proud to support a program that will help move the needle on both.” Each school selected will be able to choose one item each from a menu of two focus areas: physical activity and physical education, and healthy eating and nutrition education.
The physical activity menu includes: classroom physical activity breaks, active recess and quality physical education. The nutrition menu includes breakfast in the classroom, smarter lunchrooms, healthy parties and celebrations, and nutrition education. “A balanced, healthy breakfast is the right start to a day for anyone, but especially important for students hoping to maximize their learning opportunity and experience. We are proud to be a part of this new program to expand healthy breakfasts in schools across Michigan,” said Sharon Toth, RD, chief executive officer of United Dairy Industry of Michigan. All public, charter and private nonprofit schools in the state are eligible to apply for the program. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m. on Sep. 30. Applications must be submitted online at buildinghealthycommunities.arewehealthy. com. Interested schools can participate in an informational webinar on the program Sep. 15 at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. For more information on the program, or to register for the webinar, visit bcbsm.
com/buildhealth. Michigan Fitness Foundation President & CEO J.J. Tighe said, “Healthy habits are learned and a foundation for lifelong health. We are excited to provide this program to schools to reinforce the importance of physical activity and nutrition.” Selected schools will be announced in October. The program will begin on Oct. 20. Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness supports Blue Cross’s ongoing commitment to children’s health and its #MIKidsCan campaign – an initiative focused on encouraging kids to adopt healthy habits early in life that are more likely to be carried into adulthood. Over the last 10 years, Blue Cross has given more than $6 million in support of kids’ health and wellness initiatives across the state, reaching more than 100,000 children. For more information on Blue Cross’s ongoing efforts to help improve childhood health, visit AHealthierMichigan. org/mikidscan or follow #MIKidsCan on Twitter.
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Rachel Hessler, Harley-Davidson Biker Bob’s general manager, accompanied by Joel McCune, Amy Gutz, Jenn Karr, John Hawkins, Monica Hankins, Ace Howard, Amanda Estrada, and Detroit Council President Pro tem George Cushingberry’s legislative aide Richard Clements.
Gregory J. Reed presented A.J. Talifer, senior student and gala youngest guest, a Harley-Davidson Biker Bob’s Motorcycle Rider 4-day training school and safety tuition free certificate.
O’Neil Swanson,CEO of Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., Nancy Darga, executive director of Ford Piquette Plant and museum partner of CruisIN’ The D,’ and attorney Gregory J. Reed.
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Nanci Bonfield, senior coordinator of Autism Speaks for Indiana.
CruisiN’ The D’s gala raffle presented prizes over $5000 of tuition free rider certificate from Harley-Davidson, 1917 Bistro and Belle Tire gifts. At left is Regina Milton, hostess; and Anthony Broadnax, 11 anchor captain of Fallen Motor Biker Ceremony.
Gala autism benefit co-host Carlton Dennard of Motor City Horsepower, Gary Green, Super Roll participant, Celebrity Race Car winner, Gregory J. Reed, O’Neil Swanson, charter member and founder CruisIN’ The D’ and Dennis Pollin, master car preservationist and college instructor.
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How does he do it? A few years ago, Prince described himself as “ageless.” He was, of course, kidding but you might wonder if there is some truth in what he said. It is incredibly difficult to believe that Prince, who had his first hit when he was barely out of his teens, is now Prince 57 years old.
The return of
What is his secret? Do you think he would be interested in sharing it? CHAKA KHAN should be interesting on “Dancing with the Stars.” (The season premiere is Monday, Sept. 14.) I expect the iconic singer to last until about mid-season, as was the case with two other great ladies in her age group, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight. And like them, she is sure to have a good time and work hard.
Chaka Khan
It’s just that when a person is in their sixties or fifties, competing with people in their thirties or twenties, it is very difficult, especially when it comes to fast, difficult dances like the quickstep.
WHAT people do with their bodies is their business, but I don’t see why anyone would want practically their whole body covered with tattoos, or understand why anyone would believe that is attractive. Rapper Tyga comes to Tyga mind. What if the heavily tattooed person decides they no longer want tattoos? And what if someone’s name is lovingly tattooed on an arm, chest or wherever, and the two people break up or have a serious (and permanent) falling out? KANYE WEST running for president of the United States in 2020? Could this arrogant, publicity-loving man possibly be serious? This is way worse than when Stevie Wonder was toying with the idea of running for mayor of Detroit. As if Donald Trump running for president weren’t bad enough. (But he is entertaining!) And to add fuel to the West absurdity, Rihanna and Miley Cyrus are among those in support of his potential candidacy. KIM FIELDS has joined the discouraging number of celebrities in trouble for not paying their taxes. She did not pay the IRS in 2011, 2012 or 2013. The federal tax lien states that Fields (“Living SinKim Fields gle,” “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” “The Facts of Life”) owes $212,000 in federal taxes. Queen Latifah is calm on the outside but excited on the inside about the Primetime Emmy nomination for her work in the HBO film “Bessie.” “It was the first time I ever watched a movie with me in it and made myself cry,” said Latifah. “I wasn’t watching myself. I was watching Bessie (Smith).” Sarah Dash, formerly of Labelle and Patti LaBelle & the Blue Belles, sure has devoted fans. A group of them recently gave her a big birthday party in New York. “I was blown away,” said Dash. “They organized themselves and pooled their funds to secure the venue. I don’t think there is a higher honor than to have people show their appreciation in such a way. I am truly grateful.” BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that Sylvia (Robinson) actually wrote her No. 1 1970s hit “Pillow Talk” for Al Green, but he chose to not record it because he thought it was too overtly sexual. MEMORIES: “Love Hangover” (Diana Ross), “Which Way is Up” (Stargard),“Don’t Stop the Music” (Yarbrough & Peoples), “You and I” (Rick James), “What a Fool Believes” (the Doobie Brothers), “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” (MFSB), “Slow Hand” (the Pointer Sisters), “Rock Steady” (the Whispers),” “Take My Heart (You Can Have it if You Want It)”
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Scanning all the “Empire” posts and articles these days, it’s all about the season 2 previews, the buzz, the gossip. Fans can’t wait, and neither can the advertisers. The blockbuster money train is pulling back into the station at Fox, and all is well. But for a moment there, it looked like the train was about to jump the track. Some may remember (what am I saying? Of course fans remember), back in March there was this article that appeared in Newsbuzz Daily stating that the super duper smash hit TV series “Empire” had been cancelled for a second season. Chicken Little once again had a job as the sky began to crumble and fall all around him as he raced to and fro, proclaiming that the end was indeed near and that life would no longer be worth living. “Inform the loved ones, do what you gotta do, then go find that cliff and jump as you wave goodbye to a world so cruel that it would ever allow such an unconscionable thing to happen,” he said. Well, not really. But here’s the Newsbuzz story that got Chicken Little all worked up: “After record-breaking views of Fox’s newest show, ‘Empire’ has been cancelled. Initially, on Jan. 17, the show was renewed for a second season but now Fox has rescinded ‘Empire’s’ opportunity for a second season. Produced by Lee Daniels and starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the show was a success and many viewers tuned in weekly for the musical drama. It is said that the show is loosely based on hip-hop mogul Jay Z’s life. “Fox’s public relations representative, Charles McRae, has stated that the reason for the cancellation is due to contractual negotiations. According to Fox, pay towards Lee Daniels and Danny Strong’s production camp were the main determining factors in the cancellation. It is said that two parties could not reach an acceptable agreement and when things heated up behind the curtains, Fox abruptly pulled the plug on the show. “Lee Daniels is currently meeting with several networks to find a new home for the hit series. He, along with co-creator Danny Strong, will be meeting with HBO, Showtime, Viacom and ABC in the next few days.”
Amazing Jay from Detroit was really worried. On April 20, he tweeted, “They cancelled the second season of ‘Empire’! #ImSerious!!” Anyway, it was a lie. Obviously, by now. Empires don’t fall, y’all. Especially not when they generate ratings like this one, because big ratings equal big money, and the number one rule in Hollywood is follow the money. Obey the money. Worship the money. But never, ever, under any circumstances is the money to be shut off. No matter where it came from. Ratings and money. Remember that. There is no such
thing as a broke Empire. That’s what they would call an oxymoron. Anyway, Chicken Little got fired (again), as Snopes, a considerably more reputable site known for checking out rumors and reporting on their veracity (or lack thereof), reported the following on April 21: “In March 2015, the entertainment website News Buzz Daily published an article reporting that Fox had cancelled a second season of the hit show ‘Empire’ “The article initially was largely unnoticed until the rumor was
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Empire picked up by several more legitimate entertainment outlets. The website Bossip, published an article referencing the News Buzz Daily story. “Although some media publications may be speculating about the future of ‘Empire,’ these rumors originated with a fake news website. A disclaimer at the bottom of News Buzz Daily’s pages states that all articles are for “for entertainment and satirical purposes only.”
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From page D-1 The official “Empire” Twitter account also rushed to calm the fears of nerve-wracked fans such as Jayme Hoffman, who tweeted on April 18, “Is season 2 really cancelled? Is there any way to petition or raise money for it? ‘Empire’ is the best show I’ve ever seen!” To which “Empire” (@ EmpireFOX) tweeted back
in consoling tones on that same day, “We ain’t cancelled! We’ll see you soon, boo!” I gotta say, it’s the ‘boo’ that touches the heart with that extra special personal touch, don’t you think? The second season of “Empire” will premiere on Fox on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9 pm.
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Usually you’re not much for gambling. You like to investigate and make sure before you make your move. This week you are lucky. Move on impulse. Follow your heart. Pay close attention to the love needs of your mate this week. The needs of children call.
Enjoy yourself. The need to do that will be very apparent this week. What will not be as apparent is the key to your enjoyment which will depend on the attitude you take to someone who has been getting on your nerves. Don’t think about them.
Emphasize generosity. Give and the gift itself will turn into a reward. This week is excellent for making important decisions and for reaching agreements with others. Agreement with your lover might be the most important one to try to reach.
Charm is an extremely effective tool for you this week. Charisma works better than at any recent time, especially at home. Shine brightly and let your glow work for you. Your self-image is you most effective tool.
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You’ll face a formidable task but if you defeat it you’ll take big steps toward a goal. Weigh in and give it your best. Your energy is high. The task looks larger before you start than it will once you’ve put your shoulder into it. Compromise with a partner.
If you didn’t get invited to the party, that’s okay. If your air conditioner doesn’t work, if one of your favorite pieces of clothing has a spot on it, if your dinner guest didn’t show up, smile. Your ability to accept misfortune with a smile is going to be important to you this week.
You have opportunities to win big this week. Make the most of them. Stay alert to possibilities concerning a career move. You might see something that you believed was lost. It comes back to you this week. Give it your full attention.
The spiritual package you’ve been waiting for is likely to arrive this week. It should assure you that you’ve been on the right track. Your insights can be an inspiration to those who work with you. Love is the reward for generosity.
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This week will teach you a valuable lesson about money. Make a mental note of how you got into the shape you’re in so that you can avoid future mistakes of the financial kind. Request advice from a friend in money matters.
Feel deeply for the sorrow of a loved one. They can sense your commitment and that will be a comfort. Change is coming into your life. Handle it in the manner that you usually handle change.
This week let your gentle spirit shines through. Your rough and tumble side is not appropriate for the relationships that you’ll encounter. Someone will need your understanding and sympathy. Give it with sensitivity.
Services for Clanton Nolan Dawson were held on Aug. 4 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Shawn Thomas officiating. Mr. Dawson passed away on July 28, 2015. Clanton Nolan Dawson was born on June 5, 1920 in Attalla, Alabama to Clinton Dawson and Esther Zeigler, the third of 15 children. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Gadsden, Alabama. His tenure with the U.S. Army began in 1940. He was a World War II veteran and was honored on numerous occasions. He was a Mason and honored there as well Mr. Dawson worked for the City of Detroit as a bus driver and instructor for DSR and DOT for 30 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. His ex-wife, Hazel Dawson, preceded him in death. Swanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Interment took place at Trinity Cemetery.
Yvonne Lee Callaway Services for Dr. Yvonne Lee Callaway were held on Aug. 27 at Romulus Community Baptist Church with Pastor Hiram McBurrows Jr. officiating. Mrs. Callaway passed away on Aug. 16, 2015. Yvonne Lee Callaway was born in August 1950, the first and only child of Robert and Helen Callaway, growing up on Detroit’s North End. She graduated from Northern High School and continued her education at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English. She completed graduate work at Wayne State University where she earned a Master of Arts in Counselor Education as well as a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision. Ms. Callaway’s professional career began at Ford Motor Company, but she found that working with young people, at a community youth center and in a Wayne State University program designed to help students overcome obstacles to earning a degree, was more fulfilling. She later joined the faculty of Eastern Michigan University, working
for 20 years in the College of Education Leadership and Counseling Department. Left behind to cherish the memory of Dr. Yvonne Lee Callaway are her mother, Helen Callaway; an aunt and uncle, Haroldine and Raymond Irby; an aunt, Willa Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Swanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Entombment took place at Detroit Memorial Park West.
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ATTENTION QUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTORS The City of Detroit is inviting qualified General Contractors for the following Project: PROJECT: Roofing Construction. LOCATION: 9151 Chalmers, Detroit, Michigan 48213 OWNER: Focus: HOPE GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work to include: Demolition of existing roofing, insulation, flashing, gutters & downspouts. Installation of new 2” Polyisocyanurate insulation and 60 mil fully-adhered EPDM single-ply roofing. Installation of new flashing, copings, gutters, downspouts, etc. as required for a complete job. ARCHITECT: Carl Weber (Focus: HOPE Facilities Architect) GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Contractors desiring to bid shall demonstrate the following minimum qualifications: At least three years experience in their relative trade(s), licensed as required by the state or local law. A completed Contractor’s Qualification Statement and Cost Breakdown must accompany the Bid, the form of which is attached to this Bid Announcement.
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General'Motors'Co.'seeks'Sr.'Software' Engineer'in'Detroit,'MI'to'develop'software' solutions'to'complex'problems@'perform' specification'analysis@'design'and'define' features'of'a'bigger'platform@'collaborate'with' team'members'and'provide'comments'and' suggestions@'and'serve'as'a'mentor'to'less' experienced'software'engineers.'Min.'BS'+6' yrs.'exp.''Please'send'resumes'to:'GM'Co.,' Resume'Processing,'Ref.'#6129559,'' 300'Renaissance'Center,'M/C'482SC32SD44,' Detroit,'MI''48265S3000.! ' ' !
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General'Motors'Co.'seeks'Senior'Design' Release'Engineer'in'Warren,'MI'responsible' for'generating'and'executing'technical' solutions'for'Hard'Trim'and'Overhead' Systems'to'support'new'vehicle'programsG' providing'technical'leadership'for'advanced' component'or'technology'developmentG' performing'complex'design'analysis'and' evaluating'engineering'designs,'among'other' duties.'Min.'BS'+'7'yrs.'exp.''Please'send' resumes'to:'GM'Co.,'Resume'Processing,' Ref.'#6129676,'300'Renaissance'Center,'' M/C'482WC32WD44,'Detroit,'MI''48265W3000.!
SALARY: $ 45,838 - $68,903 Excellent working conditions, fringe benefits, opportunity for advancement. CLINTON TOWNSHIP POLICE & FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION John Russi, Chairman Raymond Glime, Commissioner Bethany Pryor, Commissioner Kim Meltzer, Secretary AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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BID PACKAGES: Bid Packages are available at 1200 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48238, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday except holidays, throughout the bidding period. The phone number is (313) 494-4271 or by e-mailing requests to Carl Weber at weberc@focushope.edu. Bidders will be responsible for charges associated with obtaining documents.
313/ 521-0621 or 313/ 247-6460
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be held at the project site located at 9151 Chalmers, Detroit, MI 48213 on Thursday, October 3rd, 2015 at 1:00pm. Attendance is not a mandatory prerequisite for submitting bids.
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PROJECT FUNDING: The contract will be executed under the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program as administered by the City of Detroit’s Planning and Development Department.
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WAGE AND EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The successful contractor will be required to comply with federal laws governing equal employment opportunity, with prevailing wage requirements of the Federal Labor Standards Act which also incorporates Davis-Bacon requirements, will have to be cleared and approved by the City of Detroit, and comply with Mayor’s Executive Order No. 2007-1 Utilization of Detroit Residents on Publicly-Funded Construction Projects, as follows:
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BONDING REQUIREMENTS: The successful Bidder is required to furnish Payment (Labor and Materials) and Performance Bonds in the amount covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder, in the amounts of 100% of their contracts, executed by a surety acceptable to the Owner and which is licensed to do business in the State of Michigan. DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION A Michigan Works! Agency, in cooperation with the DETROIT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (DWDB) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC), a Michigan Works! Agency, is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide the above referenced consulting services to DESC and DWDB. Proposals will only be accepted from those firms or individuals demonstrating a minimum of seven (7) years of experience providing the services requested in this RFP for projects of similar scope and size. DESC expects to award one (1) contract for services described in this RFP. The contract period will be from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. . All Bid Packages for this RFP will be sent via email only. Bid packages will not be available for hardcopy pickup and will not be mailed by U.S. mail. Requests for the RFP package may be emailed to Malindia M. Westbrook, Procurement Specialist at mwestbrook@detempsol.org. In order to receive an RFP package, qualified vendors must submit the following information via email: company name, address, office phone number, fax number, contact person’s name and title, and valid email address. Sealed bids must be received at DESC, 440 East Congress – 4th Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48226, no later than September 18, 2015 2:00 P.M. A Public Recording is scheduled for September 18, 2015, 2:30 P.M. at the above-mentioned address. The bids will not be available for viewing. Each vendor is responsible for ensuring that its bid is received by DESC on a timely basis. Late bids will not be accepted. There will be no Pre-Proposal meeting. ALBERT TAYLOR NELSON, JR., DWDB CHAIRMAN CALVIN SHARP, DESC BOARD CHAIRMAN PAMELA J. MOORE, DESC PRESIDENT/CEO
DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION A Michigan Works! Agency, in cooperation with the DETROIT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (DWDB) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Legal Services The Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC), a Michigan Works! Agency, is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide Legal Services to DESC and DWDB. Proposals will only be accepted from those firms or individuals demonstrating a minimum of seven (7) years of experience providing the services requested in this RFP for projects of similar scope and size. DESC expects to award one (1) contract for the services described in the RFP. The contract period will be from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. All Bid Packages for this RFP will be sent via email only. Bid packages will not be available for hardcopy pickup and will not be mailed by U.S. mail. Requests for the RFP package may be emailed to Malindia M. Westbrook, Procurement Specialist at mwestbrook@detempsol.org. In order to receive an RFP package, qualified vendors must submit the following information via email: company name, address, office phone number, fax number, contact person’s name and title, and valid email address. There will be no Pre-Proposal meeting. Sealed bids must be received at DESC, 440 East Congress – 4th Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48226, no later than September 18, 2015 2:00 P.M. A Public Recording is scheduled for September 18, 2015, 2:30 P.M. at the above-mentioned address. The bids will not be available for viewing. Each vendor is responsible for ensuring that its bid is received by DESC on a timely basis. Late bids will not be accepted. ALBERT TAYLOR NELSON, JR., DWDB CHAIRMAN CALVIN SHARP, DESC BOARD CHAIRMAN PAMELA J. MOORE, DESC PRESIDENT/CEO
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To complete a profile and schedule a test for this position, go to the website https://www.empco.net/testing/ and follow the instructions. There is a fee to take the examination, but results of this one test will be accepted by all participating police departments in Michigan. You must complete your profile, have a current passing score and be active in the system by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015.
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Per Executive Order No. 2007-1: at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the workforce must be bonda-fide Detroit residents. In addition, Detroit residents shall perform fifty-one percent (51%) of the hours worked on the project. Workforce and project hours shall include work performed by Detroit residents in the various job categories: officials and managers, supervisors and forepersons, professions, technicians, sales workers, office and clerical, skilled trades, craft workers, operators, laborers, service workers, apprentices, and on-the-job training positions. The contractor shall be required to comply with the “Section 3 Clause” (24 CFR Part 135). All contracts (subcontracts) shall include the Section 3 Clause.
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The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON ACT 78 POLICE & FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION will be testing for the position of POLICE OFFICER to create an Eligibility List for future employment opportunities.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Public Liability with the City of Detroit named as an Additional Insured, Auto Liability, and Worker’s Compensation to limits specified in the General Conditions of the Contract.
BIDDING: Bid Proposal Forms are due by 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10th, 2015 and will be received at the main reception desk at 1355 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238. Bids submitted after the due date and time will not be considered. The owner reserves the right to waive any irregularity in any bid or to reject any or all bids should it be deemed for its best interest.
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HELP WANTED Senior Project Engineer Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems LLC seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Troy, MI, responsible for development of product, concept generation, design, test and validation of vehicle systems, among other duties. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and eight years of related Michigan Chronicle experience required. Experience requirement Size: 2 (2.16”) x 3” may be fulfilled with pre-bachelor's experience, post-bachelor's experience, or a Issue : 09-09 combination of pre and post bachelor's experience. Please send resumes to: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC Attn: Resume Processing/JO#6127529, 2135 West Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48084.
AlliedBarton Security is accepting applications for armed security officers at Fermi2 Nuclear Power Plant located in Newport, MI. Minimum qualifications- Must be at least 21 years old, able to pass physical examination, agility test, drug and alcohol screen and an extensive background investigation. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. $17.33/hr. Full-time and medical benefits. For further information call: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities is seeking to hire for the following position:
Planner/Inspector/Analyst I (HVAC) Posting #1876
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Engineering!Specialist,! HIL!Simulation!and! Test!Automation! !
View complete posting and apply online at jobs.msu.edu. Refer to the posting number. The closing date for this position is Tuesday, September 15, 2015.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
General'Motors'Co.'seeks'Engineering' Specialist,'HIL'Simulation'and'Test' Automation'in'Warren,'MI'responsible'for' developing'real'time'controls'simulation' models'for'various'vehicle'domains'such'as' Hybrid'Controls,'Active'Safety,'and'Chassis,' and'BodyE'plant'modeling,'and'integration'of' plant'models'with'HardwareGInGtheGLoop' environment'for'networked'Electronic'Control' Units'(ECU)'and'distributed'vehicle'features,' among'other'duties.'Min.'MS'&'2'yrs.'exp.'' Please'send'resume'to:'GM'Co.,'' Resume'Processing,'Ref.'#6123969,'' 300'Renaissance'Center,'M/C'482GC32GD44,'' Detroit,'MI''48265G3000.! ' '
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PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Health Sciences
This position, under general supervision, will work to assist with coordinating school health and wellness initiatives in Pontiac and other local schools to improve nutrition and physical activity levels of children. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in health, fitness, education or nutrition discipline or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Experience with basic software programs (Microsoft). Salary up to the mid $30s annually, compensation commensurate with education and experience. Some evenings and weekends required. See on line positing for additional position requirements. First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 17, 2015. Must apply on line to: https://jobs.oakland.edu Seeking
SR. FINANCIAL AID ADVISER AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Financial Aid Department
Schedule and manage financial services activities and processing which includes all student financial assistance, financial aid processing, financial planning and literacy, student account billing inquiries, payment plans, and student employment employment through various communication systems. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Superior customer service skills. Minimum five years’ experience in higher education financial aid advising and processing. Refer to online posting for additional requirements. Salary is up to the mid $40’s annually. See on line positing for additional position requirements. Must apply on line to: https://jobs.oakland.edu
Vehicle!System!Engineer!! !! General'Motors'Co.'seeks'a'Vehicle'System' Engineer'in'Warren,'MI'to'lead'a'GM'North' American'Interior'program'from'initiation' through'vehicle'launch'phaseB''lead'a'team'of' Interior'DRE's'(Design'Release'Engineers)'to' enable'successful'deliverablesB'collaborate' with'Interior'Subsystem'Architects,'EGM's'and' SMT'Leadership,'Design,'Vehicle' Architecture,'Manufacturing'and'Program' Michigan Chronicle Team'to'ensure'key'program'deliverables'are' metB'ensure'sufficient'engineering'resources' Size: 2 (2.16”) x 3” are'onboard'to'successfully'implement' frontloading'initiatives,'among'other'duties.' Issue : 09-09 Min.'BS'&'5'yrs.'exp.''Please'send'resumes' to:'GM'Co.,'Resume'Processing,'Ref.' #611811,'300'Renaissance'Center,'M/C'482[ C32[D44,'Detroit,'MI''48265[3000.' ! ! '
Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities is seeking to hire for the following positions:
Mechanic HVAC I (three positions), Posting #1891, #1892, #1893 Mechanic Refrigeration I Posting #1894
View complete postings and apply online at jobs.msu.edu. Refer to the posting number. The closing date for these positions is Tuesday, September 15, 2015.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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stein. “The pastors reminded us that the Jewish people and the state of Israel do not stand alone. Today, we envision a new era in bridge building between the African American Christian community, Israel and the Jewish people.” Before the group arrived in Israel, Eckstein toured a series of African American Pentecostal and other Evangelical churches in the U.S. as part of a new fellowship outreach campaign to build and strengthen support for Israel. At the time, Pastor E.L. Branch, of Third New Hope Baptist Church in Detroit and a member of The Fellowship’s African American Advisory Council, reminded his congregation of the rich history of the black-Jewish relationship, urging them “to stand with Israel even as the Jewish community stood with us during the Civil Rights Movement, as we seek peace for all people in the Middle East.”
Church of God in Christ leaders travel in a first-ever tour in Isreal The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) led the largest African American Pentecostal group in the United States on its first-ever trip to Israel recently, heralding a new era in Christian support for Israel. Twenty-one top ministers of the Church of God in Christ (C.O.G.I.C.) from around the U.S. participated in the group’s Israel trip, which ran from Aug.
24 to Aug. 31 and was conducted in association with the Ministry of Tourism. Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and president of The Fellowship, accompanied the church leaders throughout their trip. “The Church of God in Christ cares about Israel and the peace of Jerusalem and all of the Middle East,” said Bishop P.A. Brooks, a member of the group and C.O.G.I.C.’s sec-
C.O.G.I.C. is the fourth largest Protestant group in North America, with 12,000 churches nationwide and 6.5 million congregants in more 60 nations. Rabbi Eckstein said the delegation visit marks a new era of bridge building between the church movement, Israel and the Jewish people.
ond-most senior leader. “We thank Rabbi Eckstein and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews for hosting us, and we look forward to a lasting friendship and enduring partnership as we seek peace together.”
The C.O.G.I.C. ministers, half of whom had never been to Israel before, visited Christian and Jewish holy sites including the Wailing Wall and Old City of Jerusalem, the Mount of Beatitudes and the Sea of Galilee, as well as Biblical archeological sites such as Caesarea, Mount
“We were deeply inspired to host our friends in the church as they experienced the beauty and power of the Holy Land for the first time,” said Rabbi Eck-
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Tabor, and Megiddo. The group also experienced Israel’s Holocaust memorial, Yad Vashem, and met with Father Gabriel Naddaf, president of the Israeli Christian Forum and a leading figure in the movement to enlist Palestinian Christians in the Israel Defense Forces. The African American church group also connected with Ethiopian-Israelis and migrants from Africa who benefit from Fellowship-funded social programs. The group visited Mesila, a refugee-assistance organization in Tel Aviv, where the ministers met families from Eritrea and Sudan and provided their children with knapsacks for the new school year. They also and toured the Lifeline for the Old in Jerusalem, a nonprofit organization providing employment and social services to elderly citizens from Ethiopia and the FSU, visited a spiritual center for Ethiopian Israelis in Netanya, and saw a high-tech training center for Ethiopian Israelis at Kibbutz Nachshon. Participants in the African American church group included Bishop P.A. Brooks, Bishop Edwin Bass, Evangelist Faithe Brooks, Bishop Michael Cole, Pastor Deedee Coleman, Pastor Michael Copeland, Minister Sarah Verne deBourg, Pastor Nick Sherman Edwards Jr., Bishop Elijah Hankerson III, Bishop Vincent Mathews, Dr. Judith McAllister, Bishop Carlis Moody Sr., Bishop Brandon Porter, Pastor Glenn Plummer, Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Evangelist Karen Clark Sheard, Pastor Don Shelby Jr. and Minister Derrick Starks.
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Pastor Fred L. Mitchell’s 90th birthday celebration
Pastor Fred L. Mitchell (seated, center) and his family with event chair Missionary Valarie Mitchell and O’ Neil D. Swanson Sr., president and CEO of Swanson Funeral Homes, Inc. Pastor Fred L. Mitchell was honored recently on the occasion of a very special birthday by Greater Rock of Ages Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Superintendent Emeritus Fred L. Mitchell was also honored for 69 years in the ministry and 58 years as a pastor.
The celebration banquet was held at Mercy Faith Temple Church in Eastpointe. O’Neil D. Swanson Sr. made remarks as a witness of Pastor Mitchell’s faithfulness to God, church, family and community.
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