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Chemical Bank to build new headquarters in downtown Detroit

By Patreice A. Massey Managing Editor

It seemed like just yesterday we were all nursing the sting of not being chosen for Amazon’s HQ2. Some say it was due to the lack of a competitive mass transit system but representatives from Amazon cited an inadequate talent pool as the reason Detroit didn’t make the list of finalists for its second headquarters.

Left to right: Donnell R. White, Tom Shafer, Mike Duggan, Gary Torgow, Warren Evans, and David Provost.

Well we will mourn no more for Amazon as Chemical Bank will immediately relocate its headquarters to its downtown Detroit lo-

cation, as they’re long term to move into the heart of the Motor City in a new 20-story building that will be built at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Elizabeth Street.

When asked, why Detroit? The answer is quite simple.

“Detroit is the epicenter of Michigan and as the largest city in Michigan it is the most important city in our state and its success has consequences for the whole country, said Gary Torgow, chairman of Chemical Financial Corporation, a long time native Detroiter. “If

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The Governorship: Which Party Has The Candidate For You? An Overview of Where They Stand

By Dan Dildy On August 7, Michigan voters go to the polls to decide who should be the nominees to compete for the governor’s office in the general election on November 6, 2018, a vote that will be a crucial referendum on the presidency of Donald Trump; the outcome could have significant consequences on the direction of Detroit and the state for years to come.

There are nine applicants for the top job, three Democrats, four Republicans, and two Libertarians, all seeking to replace Governor Rick Snyder, who is term-limited and cannot run again. The Chronicle has exam-

ined their stated positions on the issues, their past votes, interviews and debates, all in an effort to assist Southeastern Michigan residents in making an informed choice at the ballot box.

While voter turnout in non-presidential election years is typically only around 40% of eligible voters, many poll-watchers are expecting a higher response this year. For example, a recent poll conducted by George Washington University “found that 78 percent of registered voters will “definitely” vote in the midterm elections, 15 percent “probably will” and just 2 percent said they wouldn’t vote”. Respondents in the poll suggested that President Trump was the reason they in-

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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Community

Brenda Jones

Coleman Young II

Ian Conyers

All eyes on the 13th Congressional District Race to replace John J. Conyers, Jr.

By Donald James

tee (1989 – 1995).

Special to the Chronicle

Conyers was a major voice and advocate for advancing civil and social rights.

In 1969, he co-founded the storied Congressional Black Caucus. He sponsored and/or championed a multiplicity of bills, to include, but not limited to, reforming laws that incarcerated juvenile offenders for life; calling for more intense investigations into police brutality of African-American men; fighting ferociously for the creation of a federal holiday to honor the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and advocating for the Expanded and Improved Medicare For All Act.

In today’s political climate, few things are 100% certain. Yet, in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, one thing is perfectly clear for the Tuesday, Aug 7th primary election: voters, for the first time since 1964, cannot vote for John J. Conyers, Jr. to represent them in the United States House of Representatives.

After a remarkable 53-year run in Congress, Conyers (D-Mich.) resigned last December amid sexual harassment allegations leveled by former female staffers. Conyers has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.

“It has been a privilege and an honor to serve the citizens of Detroit, Michigan as their United States Congressman in the 13th and 14th Congressional District for 53 years. I came to Congress in 1964,” said Conyers in his resignation statement read by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) last December on the House floor.

“Since then, I have devoted my entire career to improving the lives of my constituents in Detroit and on the behalf of justice everywhere.”

Conyers’ resignation prompted Gov. Rick Snyder to set a special election date to replace Conyers, which would coincide with the already-scheduled 2018 primary (Aug. 7) and general elections (Nov.6). Subsequently, a long-list of Democratic candidates initially sought the opportuni- John Conyers ty to fill the shoes of the legendary congressman, in a district comprised of a portion of Detroit and such Wayne County cities as River Rouge, Ecorse, Redford Township, Dearborn Heights, Highland Park, Westland, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne and Romulus.

However, filling Conyers’ congressional shoes and taking his clout to Capitol Hill won’t be easy. After all, Conyers was the dean of the United States House of Representatives, serving with distinction for parts of seven decades, making him the sixth-longest serving member of congress in American history. And, no African American in Congress has ever served longer than Conyers.

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During his tenure in Congress, Conyers, on two occasions, was the ranking Democratic member on the House Committee on the Judiciary (1995 – 2007 and 2011 – 2017). He also served as the committee’s chairman (2007 to 2011) and the chairman of the House Oversight Commit-

Since the 13th Congressional District is overwhelming Democratic, with no Republican candidates on the Aug. 7 ballot, whoever wins the primary will most likely win the general election on Nov. 6.

calling. After leaving the legislature, Jackson served as the director of outreach and strategic relations at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). She currently serves as director of government relations for the Detroit International Bridge Company. Her platform for Congress is centered on creating jobs and pay equity, providing healthcare for all, helping veterans, and empowering neighborhoods.

“No matter where I’ve served, I’ve always fought hard to improve the lives of middle class families, and by God’s grace, I’ve succeeded every time,” said Jackson. “I’ll fight even harder for us in Congress, and I won’t hesitate to stand up to Trump!”

Brenda Jones currently serves as Detroit City Council president. She was elected to the council in 2004. Jones chairs two City of Detroit task force initiatives: Skilled Trades and Military Veterans.

Jones is the former president of the Communications Workers of America Local 4004.

Jones’ platform for Congress includes, creating jobs and livable-wages, criminal justice reform, protecting the LGBT community, and making higher education affordable and attainable.

“My platform for Congress is the same urban agenda I have always championed, JONES – jobs, opportunities, neighborhoods, education and safety,” said Jones. “Our quality of life cannot be based on our zip codes. It is my intention to honor and carry on, to the best of my ability, the legacy of John Conyers.”

The following Democratic candidates, in alphabetically order, are on the Aug.7 ballot.

Ian Conyers was elected to the Michigan State Senate in 2016. Conyers, the great nephew of John J. Conyers, Jr., has also served in local and national capacities, including for President Barack Obama’s Organizing for America. Conyers’ vision for the 13th District, includes creating jobs, developing equitable communities, improving public safety, and building a 21st century transportation system.

“You deserve a campaign with clear priorities and a vision to lead our community forward,” said Conyers. “Our plan will build on civil rights and economic justices deserved by our citizens in real time. I still believe that the American dream is possible for every family.”

Shanelle Jackson is a former state senator, who calls public service her life’s

Rashida Tiaib is a former state representative, who made history in 2008 by becoming the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature. In her three terms, Tiaib rose to become the Democratic chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Tiaib’s campaign platform for Congress includes, preventing cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; securing a $15 minimum wage; standing up for unions; promoting homeownership; and restoring the Voting Rights Act. “In Washington, I’ll fight back against the Trump agenda that puts corporate profits and serving the rich over the needs of the rest of us,” Tiaib said. “I’ll fight alongside you for Medicare-for-All so everyone can receive the healthcare they need, and for a $15 minimum wage that helps workers provide for their families.”

Bill Wild has served as mayor of West-

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tended to vote in this midterm, when in previous midterm elections they stayed home.

Voters will recall that in 2016 President Trump won the state in the presidential election against Hilary Clinton, but that was the very first year a Republican presidential candidate did so in thirty years. The mid-term elections for Governor, Senators, State and Federal Representatives will be a telling sign of Trump’s influence on Michigan politics.

A review of the Republican candidates for governor reveals that they all express support for Trump, and lean decidedly conservative in their views. The front-runner on the Republican side is current Attorney General, Bill Schuette. Other Republicans competing for the nomination include Bill Caley, the current Lieutenant Governor, Patrick Colbeck, and Jim Hines.

Each candidate had similar positions and fit within the mainstream Republican dogma. For example, they take the pro-life position that a woman can legally have an abortion if she is raped, became pregnant from incest, or her life is endangered from a pregnancy. In either case, however, no tax-payer

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funds should be used for abortions.

In other hot-button topics, education for instance, the candidates all hold virtually the same mainsteam Republican doctrine. They support Betsy Devos, Trump’s Education Secretary who thinks charter schools are the wave of the future, and that private corporate funding should be used to support them. And the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms should be tamper-proof and left alone.

Among some of the more controversial positions, they all stick to the GOP line: On sex education: if sex education is taught in any school it should stress abstinence, not birth control.

On Healthcare: Provide tax incentives to small businesses that provide health care to their employees; supports the Michigan Medicare.Expansion, require 80 hours of work per month, eliminate the Affordable Care Act. On Affirmative Action: Eliminate entrance to college, public employment, or granting state contracts on the basis of race or gender.

On the environment: Industry should self-regulate, conduct a study of the economic effects of regulation before they become law, skeptical of climate change and the Paris Accords.

On welfare: Require recipients to be drug-tested,

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sign contracts explaining how they plan to become self-sufficient.

For the first time in Michigan history, candidates other than Republicans or Democrats will be on the ballot. Two Libertarians, John Tater and Bill Gelineau qualified for the primary election and will compete against Republican candidates for the governorship.

Unlike Democrats and Republicans, Libertarians support personal freedom and responsibility in both economic and social matters, and oppose foreign wars. Libertarians believe people should have the freedom to follow their own dreams in their own ways without government interference. That translates into support for cutting government spending, lower taxes, deregulation, free trade, a strong defense, gun rights, social tolerance and protecting personal privacy and civil liberties.

On the Democratic side of the ledger, candidate Gretchen Whitmer leads the polling over two political rivals who are both newcomers, Shri Thanedor, and Abdul ElSayed. All three of the Democratic candidates lean progressively toward historically-popular Democratic Party priorities like union membership, healthcare for all in some form, strengthen the Affordable Care Act, and strong financial support

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for public education.

Whitmer, the only woman running for governor, is a strong supporter for women’s rights. She had been in the Michigan legislature since 2001, and is probably the most well-connected politically. She has a number of strong local endorsements, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggin, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, The UAW, and a host other politicians and organizations.

Shri Thanedor, a naturalized American citizen from India, is a chemist and a former business owner. He is the only Democratic candidate who has entrepreneurial experience.

Abdul El-Sayed is the former Executive Director of the Detroit Health Department, the youngest ever appointed to the position, and the youngest candidate for the governor’s office.

All three of the Democratic candidates want some form of gun control, as well as prison reform, and infrastructure repair.

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Governor | Gretchen Whitmer (D) The only democratic candidate with legislative experience, Gretchen Whitmer has dedicated herself to improving the lives of Michiganders and she has the voting record to prove it. Whitmer understands the importance of knowing the people she serves and exhibits genuine sincerity when discussing issues and seeking resolutions. We feel that her position and plans on education, prison reform, women’s rights and job creation will resonate with our readers. Beyond the potholes, Whitmer is here to fill the gap between government and its citizens.

Candidate Statement: “Michigan cannot be a successful state until the city of Detroit is successful, but Detroit needs a partner in the governor’s office who knows how to get things done. That’s why I have released detailed plans to rebuild our infrastructure, improve public education and skills training for Michigan students, clean up our drinking water, and help Michigan businesses grow and create more good-paying jobs across the state. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and work with anyone who is serious about finding solutions.”

Congress | 13th District: Brenda Jones (D) With over 12 years of experience as a public servant Brenda Jones has consistently been an advocate for her constituents as a member of City Council. We believe that Brenda Jones is the right choice to continue the work that needs to be done in Congress.

Jones is a trailblazer, visionary, and humanitarian. Extremely accessible she regularly attends community meetings throughout the city and is known to meet with citizens in their neighborhoods.

Known to work tirelessly for the citizens of Detroit, we believe that Jones will advocate for strong legislative policies that impact systemic issues of redlining, livable wages, better healthcare options (especially for the mentally-challenged) and an education that prepares youth and adults for employment opportunities.

Working to make Detroit a more prosperous city for everyone has always been her focus and she will no doubt hit the ground running in Washington D.C. Candidate Statement: “Those in the district have felt neglected due to a lack of representation since the retirement of its long-serving Congressman. I will work to restore the trust of those in the district by providing a high level of accessibility and accountability for getting things done. Detroit accounts for 60% of the 13th Congressional District. As such, many of my activities will focus on continuing the growth and development of the city, with emphasis on its neighborhoods. I will address barriers to employment and provide resources for the hundreds of returning citizens who wish to contribute to the same city they used to hurt. I will advocate for fair and affordable housing options to help neighborhoods maintain their diverse strengths. All Detroiters must be engaged in the great story of recovery and amenities must be enhanced to attract hiring businesses and residents to come to or come back home to Detroit.”

State Senate 1st District: Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (D) 2nd District: Adam Hollier (D) 3rd District: Sylvia Santana (D) 4th District: Marshall Bullock (D) 5th District: David Knezek (I) (D) State Representative 1st District: Tenisha Yancey (I)(D) 2nd District: Carla Tinsley-Smith (D) 3rd District: Wendell Byrd (I) (D) 4th District: Rico Razo (D) 5th District: Mark Payne Jr. (D) 6th District: NO ENDORSEMENT 7th District: LaTanya Garrett (I) (D) 8th District: Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (I) (D) 9th District: Gary Pollard (D) 10th District: Leslie Love (I) (D) 11th District: Jewell Jones (I) (D)

land since 2007. His journey in public service began in 1999, when he was appointed to Westland’s planning commission, followed by serving on city council beginning in 2001. His campaign platform for Congress includes, immigration prioritizing families and fairness, bringing federal resources to the district, fighting for fairness and equality for women and the LGBT community, and providing access to jobs.

“My pledge to you is to serve with integrity; to be accessible, hands-on and hard-working -- as I’ve always been,” Wild said.

“And, for my office to be your first and last stop when you need help with any federal program, service or benefit.”

Coleman Young II has served as a state senator since 2010, after he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004. Young, the son of Detroit’s first black mayor, Coleman A. Young, vows to fight in Congress to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, improve healthcare, create jobs, and grow the economy.

“Fifty three percent of all economic activity happens within 20 miles of downtown Detroit, yet our Congressional District was recently ranked ‘second worse off’ in the nation,” said Young.

“Our schools are failing, our roads and bridges are crumbling, and crime is on the rise. With so much at stake, we need a member of congress who is ready to lead on day one.”

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The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meet the requirement of law.

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A rendering of Chemical Bank’s new downtown Detroit headquarters at Elizabeth and Woodward Avenue.

New Headquarters

Detroit market establishes us as a leading financial institution in the Midwest.”

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Chemical Bank also plans to add over 500 employees to the city’s workforce by moving its headquarters to downtown Detroit once construction on its new building is complete. In the interim, Chemical Bank will expand its Detroit offices at 333 Fort Street. “We’re moving the entire executive staff and will be looking to staff all of the various supporting positions that are needed to run a $20 billion-dollar bank,” said David Provost president and chief executive officer of Chemical Financial Services.

“There will be a lot of high level jobs and we are looking forward to filling those positions with talent from in and around the Detroit area.”

Detroit does well, the state does well and that bodes well for the entire country. We are excited and pleased to be a part of the dynamic growth and success of the city.”

Chemical Bank, which has been headquartered in Midland, Michigan since its founding in 1917, grew significantly when it joined forces with Talmer Bank and Trust, a bank founded by two Midwesterners determined to continue their grandfather’s legacies of enriching the lives of their communities. That merger made Chemical Bank the largest headquartered in the state with more than $20 billion in assets, approximately 3,300 employees, and 212 banking centers across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.

Chemical Bank plans to retain its current Midland, Michigan workforce of over 500 and its presence in that community as it expands into Detroit.

It’s evident that the leadership of Chemical Bank view Detroit as a viable location for their headquarters and sees more opportunity…unlike Amazon.

“Detroit is the financial hub for advanced manufacturing and mobility as well as a growing nexus for young entrepreneurs looking to leverage the city’s rich history of innovation and hard work, and Chemical Bank is excited to help them build our economy and invest in Michigan’s future,” said Thomas Shafer, president and chief executive officer of Chemical Bank. “With our legacy markets as our foundation, Chemical Bank’s continued expansion into the

After an exhaustive proposal and review process, the City of Detroit also named Chemical Bank as its new primary banking partner for managing the City’s operating deposit accounts, with expected balances of up to $500 million in deposits.

“Chemical Bank, a great banking partner for the city’s finances and a great community partner, now headquartered in the City of Detroit,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. “I am very excited to welcome Detroit’s new hometown bank.”

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Mayor Duggan, along with many local and state officials, will celebrate the headquarters announcement with an event on the future site of the new building that will serve as the Chemical Bank headquarters.

“We are honored to be in a position to bring a bank headquarters back to the city of Detroit and become Detroit’s hometown bank, said Torgow.”

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Retires After Four Decades Of Public Service

By K. B. Harrison

S. Senator Philip Hart’s staff, served as Mayor Young first chief of staff and deputy mayor, and accepted President Jimmy Carter’s appointments as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Bill subsequently returned to his adopted hometown to lead New Detroit, Inc., and, later, the Skillman Foundation, before his untimely death in 2000.

Charles M. (“Charlie”) Beckham will retire from his position as Mayor Duggan’s Director of Neighborhoods on September 1, 2018, after more than four decades of service to the City of Detroit.

During his tenure in municipal government, he also led the City’s Recreation and Water and Sewerage departments, among other assignments. Over the In addition to following the pathyears and from one administration to ways his father and the next, Beckbrother trod, Charham gained the lie attributes his singular distincfocus on public serLifetime Achievement Award Recipient tion of advising vice and his can-do each of the City’s attitude to the neighborhood in which last six mayors while serving in various his family settled when they moved to executive positions, starting with Cole- Detroit—Russell Woods. A small enman A. Young, Detroit’s first black may- clave on the city’s near-northwest side, or. the area was teeming with African AmerRegarding Beckham’s retirement, ican achievement during Charlie’s forMayor Mike Duggan said, “Over the mative years—the late 1950s and 1960s. course of more than 40 years, Charlie Black business owners, physicians, has helped six different mayors shape dentists, clergymen, and educators lived Detroit and its future. His impact is un- on every block. Surrounded by all that deniable. For me, he has been an invalu- success, Charlie soon learned that he able leader and advisor, spearheading could achieve anything he could conour neighborhood work and ensuring ceive. And, because of the environment in Russell Woods, there was no ceiling that all voices are heard and included.

Even in his retirement, he will continue on his dreams. to be a strong voice and leader in our After graduating from Cass Technical community, and I wish him all the best.” High School in 1965, he entered the UniCharlie Beckham’s long and distin- versity of Michigan and earned a degree guished civic career continued his fami- in mechanical engineering. “It may be a ly’s legacy of public service that started surprise to some,” Beckham said, “but I when his father, William J. Beckham, started my professional life as an autoSr., was selected by legendary UAW Pres- motive engineer at General Motors.”

While at GM, he moved quickly up the ident Walter Reuther in 1957 to serve as his administrative assistant. It is a note ranks. And true to his family legacy of community leaderof pride for the Beckham family that ship, Charlie was Charlie’s dad was the first African American to hold that strategic position within the union’s executive ranks.

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“Most people think I’m a lifelong Detroiter,” Charlie said, “but that’s not the case.

I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and my family moved to Detroit when I was eleven because my dad received a job offer that he couldn’t refuse.”

Like their father, Charlie’s older brother William J. (“Bill”) Beckham, Jr., made his mark in both the public and private sectors.

Bill was a member of U.

instrumental in organizing the annual Soul Picnic that brought hundreds of black GM employees, regardless of rank or position, and their families together for a day of fun at Kensington Park.

“People still talk about how much they enjoyed the Soul Picnic, even after all this time,” he said.

Charlie’s skills and abilities were also well known to Mayor Young who was a family friend. And soon after Young took office, the youngest Beckham received his first mayoral appointment to the City’s Public Lighting Commission. He wasn’t in that unpaid volunteer position long before Mayor Young appointed him to serve on the Board of Water Commissioners in 1975.

Charlie quickly rose to the chairman’s seat on that body, which he held until 1977, when Mayor Young tapped him to serve as the Water Department’s deputy director. He was granted a leaveof-absence as a “loaned executive” from his regular job at GM to accept the appointment, a move that was personally approved by the company’s then-President and CEO Thomas Murphy, after a call from Mayor Young.

At that time, the City’s Water Department was under fire from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to violations of the Clean Water Act of 1977 at the wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Young called on Charlie to lead the City’s efforts to correct the situation because of his technical and engineering background. Up to challenge, Charlie poured himself into the job, and, as the City’s chief negotiator, hammered out a consent judgment with the EPA to halt the release of untreated sewage into the river and get the system back on track.

A few years later, when the Mayor decided the department needed a different leader at its helm, Charlie was promoted to the position of director. And, at age 32, he took on the leadership of one of the largest water systems in the U. S., along with the monumental task of cleaning up the City’s wastewater treatment process.

No one knew, least of all Charlie Beckham, where this challenging assignment would lead. He was looking forward to fixing the Water Department’s sewerage problems and returning to General Motors, where he aspired to be the company’s first black chief engineer. As it turned out, the feds, who were out to get Coleman Young by any means necessary, had other plans and soon placed all of their focus on a single sludge-hauling contractor known as Vista Disposal, Inc. Not surprisingly, Vista was owned by one of Mayor Young’s closest associates, Darralyn Bowers, a prominent African American real estate broker.

Mayor Young described the situation with these words in his autobiography: “I was riding high (after the 1981 election) for a month or two, anyway, before the federal government and local media, in a tacit but enthusiastic partnership, moved to take me down with an elaborate program of eavesdropping, entrapment, innuendo and collusion.”

And before he knew it, Charlie Beckham, who was only doing his job, was swept up in a federal investigation that involved 6,000 hours of wiretaps, hundreds of agents, and at least $6 million in expenditures, all designed to catch Mayor Young—or someone close to him— with his (or their) hand in the cookie jar. When the feds couldn’t get to Coleman Young, who was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the first trial, they turned their attention to Charlie Beckham, the only public official named as a defendant in the original indictment. The crimes with which he was charged included a laundry list of bribery, fraud and public corruption counts. Daily news coverage kept the investigation and trial in the public eye constantly for months and months.

The first trial ended with a hung jury for Beckham, while all the white defendants entered guilty pleas on a variety of charges, but were not required to serve any prison time. When the feds decided to retry the case, only Beckham and Darralyn Bowers were left as defendants. Each was convicted by a jury of their so-called peers, and, in Charlie’s case, despite the government’s glaring failure to produce evidence of him receiving a cash payoff of any type. Sentenced to three years in the custody of the federal prison system, Charlie exhausted all appellate opportunities before reporting to a high security facility in the heart of downtown Chicago.

When asked how he withstood the constant barrage of negative media coverage and attempts to wreck his reputation as well as the undeserved time in the federal prison system, Beckham responds, “My

innocence got me through it all. The government never proved its case in either trial, and I was secure in knowing I’d done nothing wrong. Plus, I had such tremendous support from friends, family and strangers—even suburbanites. I knew I would get through it somehow.”

And get through it he did. After serving his prescribed sentence, during which he received more than 500 letters from loved ones and other supporters, Charlie returned to Detroit to a big welcome-home party. He was determined to move forward as he reunited with his then-teenage daughter, reinvigorated his consulting business, and began to concentrate on helping black-owned businesses get their fair share of the contracts that were being generated by a building boom in the city of Detroit.

As a vocal advocate and strategic partner for minority contractors, Charlie founded the Association of African American Businesses and Contractors (A3BC), along with several other prominent local business leaders. The group’s mission was to ensure that black businesses received a fair share of the contracting pie and to connect general contractors with qualified black suppliers. Over the years of its existence with Charlie Beckham at its helm, A3BC helped generate millions of dollars of revenue for the local African American business community and assisted in the growth of numerous successful blackowned companies.

Even with that success, Charlie felt he had more to give, especially to his hometown. So, when incumbent mayor Dennis Archer, Sr.— for whom he had served by whom Beckham had been appointed to serve on several business-related boards, commissions and committees—decided not to run for a third term, Charlie saw an opportunity to bring fresh leadership to the Office of Mayor. He decided to throw his hat in the ring.

The field was wide open, although political pundits thought Gil Hill, the then-current president of the Detroit City Council and a retired homicide detective who had gained celebrity through his appearance in the “Beverly Hills Cop” movies, was a shoe-in. Other candidates included another City Councilmember, Rev. Nicholas Hood III; William Brooks, a retired GM executive; and a rising political star State Senator Kwame Kilpatrick, whose political pedigree through his mother, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, was well known.

Despite the long odds that were facing him, Charlie mounted a vigorous, but underfunded, primary election campaign and came in fifth in a field of seven candidates. Kwame Kilpatrick the youngest person in the race came in first, and when Kilpatrick bested Gil Hill in the general election, he ushered in a new era of youthful leadership to City government, and invited Charlie Beckham to join him as director of the City’s recreation department.

In recognition of the experience and knowledge he gained through his tenure as a public servant, Beckham was called upon by each of the City’s succeeding mayors to serve in a variety of positions: public lighting director for interim Mayor Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr.; chief of administration for Mayor Dave Bing; and finally, as director of neighborhoods for the current mayor, Mike Duggan.

Through it all, Beckham has maintained his steadfast devotion to the city of Detroit and its citizens.

“People often ask me which of the six mayors I served was the best,” Charlie said with a laugh. “I always respond by explaining that each of them was the right person for the city for the time he was called to serve. It was my privilege and honor to be a part of each of their administrations.”

Having lived such an interesting life, friends, colleagues and acquaintances have encouraged Charlie to write his autobiography. And, after years of giving little weight to those requests, Charlie is now preparing a one-man, live stage show that will give the audience an intimate glimpse into the life and times of a man who, by all accounts, should have been down for the count after being targeted for prosecution and incarcerated by the federal justice system. But like the motto of the city he loves—“We hope for better things; it shall arise from the ashes.”—Beckham overcame obstacles that would have defined and devastated, if not destroyed, a lesser person’s existence.

Entitled, “The Charlie Beckham Story: Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time,” the performance will premier on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 8 pm, in the GM Theatre at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Tickets to the performance are $20 each (general admission) and $40 (VIP). They may be purchased at www. charliebeckham.eventbrite.com or www. charliebeckham.com.

Proceeds will be donated to the William J. Beckham Fund or the William J. Beckham Academy, charities that honor the memory of Charlie’s older brother William J. Beckham, Jr. As for what he’ll do when his retirement truly begins, Charlie, an avid player, looks at his tennis racket and smiles.

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Oak Park residents to vote on 2 millage renewals

Public safety is important to residents of Oak Park and this year the residents will have an opportunity to vote on two millage renewals in the Primary Election on August 7.

With the rising cost of retirement and health care and the reduction of state revenue sharing funds, our public safety (police and fire) departments across the nation are trying to find ways to fund their operations and are finding it extremely difficult. These two millages are very important to helping Oak Park sustain the level of service the community has become accustomed to. The millages are up for renewal which means it is no additional cost to the taxpayer, just an extension of the millages.

In the first proposal, revenue received is restricted to funding longterm public safety retirement benefits (public safety pension and retiree healthcare), pursuant to the Public Safety Retirement System Millage Renewal per Public Act 345 of 1937. These funds were largely responsible for helping Oak Park to responsibly fill eight of the 15 public safety positions lost during recessionary layoffs.

The second proposal is the renewal of Partial Headlee Override Millage for Public Safety Purposes. Passage of this millage would be used to continue to fund the Public Safety Department’s personnel, equipment and operations.

“Although we can’t tell the voters how to vote, we feel these are very important ballot initiatives that the voters may want more information on to make an informed decision,” said Oak Park City Manager Erik Tungate urging those who would like more information on the millages to visit http://bit. ly/MillageRenewals.

If the voters do not approve the millage this year, the City will be forced to make difficult budget cuts across departments which in turn will likely change the dynamics of how the City operates and delivers its services.

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ted to finding the means to cut costs and raise revenues to maintain the amenities and services our residents have become accustomed to,” said Erik Tungate. “I’m very proud of the steps and the extent of sacrifices that those working under my administration have made to date as they

have not been easy. We want the public to know that we, too, continue to seek actionable measures that each department and every employee can make to meet the rising financial hurdles.”

These measures include the City refinancing debt to lower interest

rates, employees who currently receive pensions are contributing more to their retirement costs, pensions to new employees have been eliminated, the City transitioned to a self-funded health care system, departmental budgets have been cut, grants and sponsorships are sought wherever possible to do more with less, and the City is attracting economic development to enhance the tax base.

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The Michigan Chronicle uses the Men of Excellence Awards to recognize local African-American men who continue to break the mold and effect change in their professions and community. These men are visionaries in their given fields and inspire those around them to go beyond the norm and strive to be exceptional. They are champions of our economic empowerment and diversity, the backbone of our religious and educational organizations, and driving forces in politics and community service.

Now in its 11th year, Men of Excellence has honored 50 exceptional men each year. You can do the math on that. The awards ceremony continues to grow, and the class of 2018 will be honored Friday August at 6 p.m. at the Motor City Casino Ballroom.

“Each year, we get about 200-300 nominations,” said Michigan Chronicle publisher Hiram Jackson. “And every year, people ask when are we going to run out of black men to honor. This is our 11th year and look at the quality of people that are still involved. It’s amazing.”

Past members of Men of Excellence have included former Congressman John Conyers Jr., Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, WCCCD Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, former Detroit Lions star Robert Porcher, Judge Wade McCree, and many others around. And while those are some of Detroit’s elite, the everyday working man is not left out. For over a decade, the Michigan Chronicle has bestowed honors upon local African-American fathers, leaders, executives, business professionals, educators, etc., and they now belong to an exclusive society.

“It is a great honor to be named as a Men of Excellence honoree,” MGM Grand Detroit Director of Slot Operations Patrick Baker said. “I know that this is associated with the Michigan Chronicle and it is a newspaper that I have always loved and read growing up. Black men aren’t honored enough, and the world needs to see that Detroit has successful black men in our communities.”

Tables, tickets, and sponsorship packages to the 11th anniversary of Men of Excellence 2018 are available now. For more information on tables and sponsorship packages, please call 313-963-8100 or visit michronicleonline.com.

TATI AMARE Tati Amare is an Emmy nominated producer and award-winning host who currently hosts WDIV-Local 4’s entertainment and lifestyle morning show, Live in the D. With strong experience both in front of and behind the camera, Tati brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to any project or assignment she tackles.

Live in the D is a fast-paced program that highlights the best in culture, lifestyle, local business, and entertainment that the Motor City has to offer. The show is the go-to resource for viewers to learn about the happenings in and around Metro Detroit.

Amare relishes the opportunity to introduce viewers to the people influencing and creating the magic behind the Detroit’s renaissance. Seeing the unique comeback of the city leaves her continually inspired by the people of Detroit, and their courage, resilience, and patience.

Constantly striving to be deeply connected to the community where she lives and works, Amare takes chapters of her own life to relate to those around her. It was an organic transition to turn a natural curiosity into a career as a responsible and resourceful host and producer. The storyteller continues to be fascinated by seeing life through someone else’s lens and taking in experiences through another perspective.

The inspiration of being raised in both Los Angeles and New York, as well as being a first-generation immigrant from Ethiopia, has sharpened Amare’s eye for creating context and relatable storytelling. Coupled with her approachable, down-toearth personality, she has the unique ability to connect with her audience and the diverse communities she serves. Throughout her diverse and rich career, she has hosted and produced a wide range of news, lifestyle, food, and travel programs. This creative has been applauded for taking simple ideas and turning them into strong stories.

DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., entrepreneur, global business leader, educator, civil rights leader, NAACP Life Member, syndicated columnist, and author is currently the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). Dr. Chavis serves on the Board of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO). Dr. Chavis is also the former President and Co-Founder of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), the world’s largest coalition of hip-hop artists and recording industry executives. Dr. Chavis’ award-winning syndicated column for the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) reaches 22 million readers weekly throughout the United States, Africa and the Caribbean.

A native of Oxford, North Carolina, Dr. Chavis received the Bachelor of Arts, BA, in Chemistry from University of North Carolina; the Master of Divinity, M.Div., magna cum laude, from Duke University; and the Doctor of Ministry, D. Min, from Howard University.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. began his career in 1963, as a statewide youth coordinator in NC for the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

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In New York, a few of her projects included hosting BK Live for BRIC-TV of Brooklyn, NY, co-hosting Breaking Bread for New Evangelization Television (NET), a Christian-based station, and freelancing on a variety of hosting and live event projects for companies such as AOL, Oxygen, ABC, Redbook, and Girl Scouts of America.

The certified go-getter’s varied experiences on multiple projects have inspired her to embrace all of the aspects of TV production and development. As a self-described lifelong learner, Amare considers her career to be an ever-evolving learning process. She is always looking to keep her finger on the pulse of the city and to scope out the next up-and-coming community event. Amare credits her time spent behind the scenes, working multiple positions from production assistant to field producer, in helping her to become a well-rounded media professional. The same behind-the-camera work also led Tati to a sincere love and respect for the entire production process.

When she’s not on a quest for her next story or interview, you’ll find her planning her next dinner party for loved ones, volunteering in her community, binge-watching documentaries, and seeking out new indie coffee spots.

Charlie Beckham Group Executive – Neighborhoods and Administration Mayor’s Office - City of Detroit One of Mayor Duggan’s priorities was to create a single department to oversee city services that impact neighborhoods.

Charlie Beckham leads the new Department of Neighborhoods, which has a director stationed in each of the seven City Council districts. Additionally, Beckham manages the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department. He has served as an advisor in every mayoral administration since Coleman Young and will be retiring in September 2018.

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J. Ofori Agboka is Executive Director HR of North America, Middle East and North Africa for GM. He leads GM’s HR regional efforts across the sales, marketing and operations for Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, Customer Care & Aftersales, Global Connected Consumer and MAVEN. He began his GM career as an intern in 1996 and has advanced in leadership positions in Manufacturing, Labor Relations and HR. In his past roles as HR Director, he managed HR for GM Global Design, Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe in Zurich, Switzerland; U.S. Sales, Service and Marketing; and North American Manufacturing and Operations. Also, as an HR Manager, Agboka managed HR for GM China and GM International Operations in Shanghai, China.

Ofori also serves as the Executive Champion of GM’s African Ancestry Network.

He has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University and completed the GM Transformational Leadership Program from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Larry Brinker, Jr. has more than 15 years’ experience in the construction industry and serves as President of L.S. Brinker Company; a member of the Detroit based Brinker Group. This organization includes five commercial contracting firms: L.S. Brinker Company (general contracting and construction management services), Brinker Team Construction (architectural finishes), Universal Glass & Metals (glass and aluminum systems), City Carpet & Flooring (flooring installation), and Edgewood Electric LLC (electrical services).

A graduate of University of Michigan, Larry earned a B.S.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has been involved in over $1 billion dollars of construction projects, specializing in complex logistical demands such as multi-phased projects and historic renovations.

Larry is an Entrepreneur of The Year® 2018 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Region Finalist, as well as a 2015 recipient of Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40 and Detroit Business Magazine 30 In Their 30’s awards.

He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and supports non-profit organizations that educate and provide opportunities for young people in our community.

Ofori was recognized by the NCAA for his life “After the Game” , was awarded “2016 Rising Star” by Automotive News and awarded “2018 Most Influential Blacks In Corporate America” by SAVOY Magazine.

Bruce Bailey International DJ & Entrepreneur Bruce Bailey Entertainment As a Professional DJ, Pioneer, and Event Promoter Bruce Bailey is certainly known as Detroit Royalty.

Bruce Bailey has been putting in work since his vinyl collecting days of the early 80’s. While the city was embracing & celebrating the emergence of techno; Bailey began perfecting his sound and building a brand through a loyal underground following.

Bailey has served as Resident DJ for some of the biggest house music weeklies in Detroit history & performs regularly in cities like Beijing, New York, DC & more... Bailey, an established producer has released music on Open Bar, Kolour Recordings, and Defected Records. He also performs annually at some of the world’s largest festivals including Movement, Charivari and Social Move (NYC).

Bruce’s residencies include TV lounge, Central Kitchen + Bar, Mix Bricktown, The Bosco and Drive Social Club, which are all located in the Metropolitan Detroit Area as well as seasonal residency at Move in New York City.

Bruce has been identified in countless publications and named “One of the Cities Top Electronic DJ’s” by the iconic industry giant - Ebony Magazine and received “The Entertainer of the Year Award” by the distinguished Native Detroiter Magazine, he was also honored with a “Spirit of Detroit Award” for his contribution to the entertainment sector.

Elliott W. Broom Vice President of Museum Operations Detroit Institute of Arts Elliott Broom joined the Detroit Institute of Arts in August 2008 as Vice President of Museum Operations. Broom came to the DIA with extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

Prior to joining the DIA, Broom was the Hotel Manager of Hotel Palomar in Dallas, Texas. While at Palomar, Broom and his staff earned a top ten ranking in guest satisfaction among all luxury hotels in the Kimpton chain. Broom also served as a Kimpton Cultural Cornerstone Trainer, facilitating internal training for the Kimpton staff. During his time at The Ritz Carlton, he also acted as a speaker and facilitator at their Learning Institute and was part of a team that earned two Malcolm Baldrige Quality Awards.

He worked in the hospitality industry for eighteen years prior to joining the DIA. During that time he worked for the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago and the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.

Mr. Broom is a graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from the University of Michigan Dearborn.

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Patrick D. Baker Director of Slots MGM Grand Casino Detroit Patrick D. Baker serves as the Director of Slot Operations for MGM Grand Detroit. In his role, he is responsible for directing the largest casino slot floor within the MGM Resorts International portfolio.

Patrick, joined MGM Grand Detroit in 2005 with over a decade of experience in the gaming industry. With this experience, he became an integral role with the opening of the current multi- million-dollar resort. Currently, Patrick is a member of MGM Grand Detroit’s African American Employee Network Group and the MGM Resorts Foundation’s Community Grants Council for Detroit. In this role, he is responsible for reviewing community grant proposals along with approving funding support.

He is a Detroit native currently residing in the greater Detroit area. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Masters of Science degree in Computer and Information Resource Management from Central Michigan University. Patrick is currently seeking certificates in Engineering Management and Acquisitions Administration from Central Michigan University as well to further his education.

Patrick also spends his time supporting a myriad of groups such as: The Black Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM), Competition Corvette Club of Michigan (CCCM), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.

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Dr. Phillip Collier Anesthesiologist Beaumont Hospital Phillip Collier M.D. is an anesthesiologist and pediatric anesthesiologist at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and Beaumont Hospital Troy and has been in practice for 22 years. Dr. Collier is chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Medical School in 1992.

Director of Elections City of Detroit Daniel A. Baxter serves as the Director of Elections for the City of Detroit.

Since 2006, he has been responsible for the administration of all federal, state and local elections affecting Detroit. His experience extends from local to the national platform, formerly serving as the first African American Director of Elections in Montgomery County, AL from August 2013- November 2015.

Daniel obtained his associates degree from Wayne County Community College District and his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Detroit Mercy.

As a child, Daniel grew up in the famous African American Dr. Ossian Sweet Home on Detroit’s Southeast Side. He has worked to obtain nation, state and local historical designations for the home and, for his efforts, has received the prestigious Education Award from Preservation Wayne for his dedication to Landmark History.

Personally, Daniel is an Ordained Elder and a member of Triumph Church of Detroit, MI. He has been married to his lovely wife, Karen for more than 26 years, and is the father of four beautiful daughters, Porche’, Ravyn, Darien, and Madison.

Keith R. Cooper Global Purchasing Director, Engine and Powertrain Installation Ford Motor Company Keith R. Cooper is Global Purchasing Director, Powertrain Purchasing, a position to which he was appointed to on June 1, 2018. He is responsible for all global sourcing, pricing and supply base strategies. Previously, he held the position of Global Director, Body & Exterior and Raw Materials & Stampings Purchasing. Prior to repatriation from Shanghai, China, he was Vice President, Asia Pacific Purchasing. In this role, Keith was head of all Purchasing activities for Ford Motor Company’s Asia Pacific operations. This included leading the Purchasing Strategies to enable Ford’s growth plans in Asia while managing interfaces with Ford Joint Ventures in the region.

Before that, commencing in April 2003, he was Vice President, Purchasing Auto Alliance Inc., Ford’s Joint Venture with Mazda which produced the Ford Mustang and Mazda 6. Before taking on the responsibility of AAI Purchasing operations, Keith served as Global Senior Purchasing Manager for Safety and Restraints Purchasing.

David Bell Director – Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental City of Detroit Dave Bell has over 30 years of industry experience within the construction and building safety field. He is currently a member of the International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention and is registered with the State of Michigan as a Plan Reviewer, Building Inspector, and Building Official. He presently stands as the Building Official and Director of the City of Detroit Building Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) where his duties include managing the department’s daily operations, while overseeing the administration of licenses, permits, and code compliance/ enforcement functions covering 8 divisions and 200+ employees.

Prior to his position as Director of BSEED, David spent 18 years with the City of Detroit, working his way through the BSEED ranks where he served as a Housing, Supervising, and Chief Building Inspector, Executive Manager, and Deputy Director. In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife of 25 years and their 2 sons. He also enjoys public speaking, and bowling.

Brandon Brice Executive, Workforce Exploring Programs Boy Scouts of America Brandon attributes his commitment to service to his parents, who instilled in him the importance of quality education, dedication, hard work and service to others. Brandon has stayed true to these virtues by earning a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Howard University, a Masters of Science in Global Affairs from Rutgers University and a recipient of the Henry J. Raimondo Fellowship though the New Jersey Eagleton Institute. Brandon has worked for the United Nations, the Heritage Foundation, and served on Capitol Hill, working in the Office of former United States Speaker of the House, J. Dennis Hastert. Currently Brandon serves as an Executive, Workforce Programs with the Boy Scouts of America.

Brandon has been feature on MSNBC, FOX News, FOX-2 News’ Let it Rip’, C-SPAN, ABC News, BET and is the Host of ‘The Brandon Brice Show’ on the Patriot XM-Salem Radio. Brandon is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Affiliate and the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit.

Keith earned a bachelor’s degree in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.

Maurice Cox City Planning Director City of Detroit Maurice Cox is the planning director for the city of Detroit. He most recently served as associate dean for community engagement at Tulane University’s School of Architecture and director of the Tulane City Center, a university-affiliated practice operating at the intersection of design, urban research and civic engagement throughout New Orleans.

Cox previously taught at Syracuse University, the University of Virginia and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He also served as design director of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) from 2007-2010, where he led the NEA’s Your Town Rural Institute, the Governors’ Institute on Community Design, the Mayors’ Institute on City Design, and oversaw grants to the design community across the United States.

He was named one of “20 Masters of Design” in 2004 by Fast Company magazine for his experience merging architecture, politics and design education. In 2013, Cox was named one of the “Most Admired Design Educators in America” in the annual ranking of Design Intelligence.

P. Ramone Crowe, Jr National Program Manager Federal Aviation Administration P. Ramone Crowe, Jr. is currently the National Program Manager at the Federal Aviation Administration. Crowe entered the Advanced Electronics Program while serving in the US Navy. Crowe’s first job opportunity working for TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Airbag Division as a Lab Technician led him to take the exam to be an Air Traffic Controller. After passing, Crowe accepted an electronics technician position where he was assigned to Detroit Metro Airport Air Traffic Control Tower, in the Engineering Unit. He was later promoted to the FAA Technical Support Unit for Superior System Management Office (SMO) at Willow Run Airport.

He later became the acting National Airspace Program Manager for the FAA in Superior SMO. Crowe has received numerous accolades including “The Most Progressive Businessman of the Year” Award, by the Wayne County One Stop, SBA and Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center (MISBTDC).

He is a graduate of Central Michigan University and enjoys spending time with his wife Sharen and daughter Raven.

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John Draper, Jr. Chief Operating Officer Viridian Group

Honorable Austin W. Garrett Judge 36th District Court judge Austin William Garrett has served the 36th District Court since 2017. He is a graduate of both the University of Michigan and Wayne State Law School.

Darryl Goodwin Assistant Director UAW Region 1A

Ethan D. Dunn, ESQ. Ethan D. Dunn, ESQ Attorney Maxwell Dunn Law

Ethan is the managing partner of MAXWELL DUNN LAW, He has successfully turned around several small businesses and reorganized them through bankruptcy. In addition to his bankruptcy and turnaround practice, Ethan guides entrepreneurs through the purchase, sale and merger of businesses and advises small business owners on their strategies for growing their companies and their eventual exit.

Ethan is as a co-chair of the Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Practice Group and as an advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration Emerging Leaders program. He served on the Bankruptcy Rules committee commissioned to re-write the local bankruptcy rules for the Eastern District of Michigan. He also serves on several non-profit boards, including the board of Access to Bankruptcy Court founded by Judge Marci B. McIvor. He also advises the boards of several metro-Detroit companies.

Ethan is a graduate of Wayne State University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He resides in Detroit with his wife Meagan and sons Ethan II and Eli.

Darryl Goodwin has been the Assistant Director to UAW Region 1A Director Rory Gamble since 2012. He attended Chadsey High School in Detroit, Michigan.

He then attended Central Michigan University on a football scholarship, receiving degrees in psychology and sociology.

He hired into the Ford Rawsonville plant in 1994 and was elected as a district committeeman in 1999. Goodwin was elected to the Bargaining Committee in 2005, twice-elected as a UAW Constitutional Convention delegate, and served on the Convention’s Rules Committee. He was appointed as an UAW International Representative in 2008.

As Assistant Director Goodwin’s responsibilities include supervising the servicing staff, contract negotiations, engaging with active and retired UAW members, union and community programs, and political action.

UAW Region 1A services 45,000 active and over 100,000 retired members.

Goodwin’s community involvement includes volunteering with the West Side Cubs youth organization in Detroit. He has also been a volunteer mentor at the Boys and Girls Club and Kids in Need of Directions (KIND).

Goodwin is an elected precinct delegate and was also elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2015. He received CBTU’s Nelson Jack Edwards Award for union and community activism.

Stephen Grady

Chief of Staff Office of the Council President

Jeffrey Evans Chief Financial Officer Detroit Zoological Society Jeffrey Evans is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS). He is responsible for all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and investing functions, and also leads the Information Technology division.

Jeff has 30 years’ experience in financial leadership at a variety of Detroit area companies. Before his role with the DZS, he served as CFO of Stout Risius Ross and, prior to that, was CFO for PMA Consultants in Ann Arbor. Jeff obtained his first CFO position with Smith Group Companies in Detroit.

Jeff earned a master’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tuskegee University.

Jeff is a Director of the Detroit chapter of the Financial Executive International (FEI), and members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Stephen Grady is a native Detroiter with a passion to serve, a heart for the people, a mind for organizing and a spirit for music. He easily transitions from tense street protests or heated community meetings to high-level boardroom presentations. Stephen has saved five lives, flown a plane and received numerous awards for leadership and process excellence.

His professional career began with Ford Motor Company, rising through the system when pathways for Blacks were difficult to achieve. Before retiring, he held human resources positions in corporate security, executive education, employee resources and organizational development.

In 2007, Stephen launched a consulting practice, training over 300 police officers in Detroit’s Eastern District and leading organizational change projects at Rehmann Robson and Bank of America. In 2014, he became Chief of Staff for Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, where he continues to serve the city with great dedication.

Stephen graduated from Cass Technical High School and attended Howard University. His hobbies include camping, fashion and music production. He is married with two children and is a member of Muhammad’s Mosque No. 1.

Jeff resides in metro Detroit with his wife Deborah and their daughter Jewel. In his spare time Jeff enjoys exercise, golf and travel.

Dr. DeLorean Griffin

Dr. Otis Ferguson

Dr. Griffin is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and focuses on breast and body contouring following massive weight loss. He also performs up to date breast reconstruction and complex reconstruction for trauma.

Ophthalmologist Consultants in Ophthalmology Dr. Otis Ferguson is an ophthalmologist in Detroit, Michigan and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Providence-Providence Park Hospitals and St. John Hospital and Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon St. Mary Mercy Hospital

He completed his medical school education at Wayne State School of Medicine and his residency at the Detroit Medical Center. During his training he received the highest in-service exam score in his program two consecutive years in a row and was promoted to Chief Administrative Resident. He has won several awards including the Best Breast Reconstruction resident presentation at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Conference in 2014. Dr. Griffin also single handedly won the resident Jeopardy competition in Mackinac, MI. Dr. Griffin is dedicated to educating residents and students in the field of plastic surgery and is active in the community and abroad. Dr. Griffin currently serves on the executive board of the Detroit Medical Society and is a financial member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Dr. Cecil I. Forbes, Jr. Chiropractor iCare Spine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Cecil I. Forbes, Jr. is the owner and operator of iCare Spine and Rehabilitation Centers PLLC. An accomplished speaker, he presents regularly on the topics of health awareness and chiropractic care. From 2006-2009, he was the associate Chiropractor with HealthQuest, the official Chiropractors of the National Football League Detroit Lions football team. A graduate of Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, Dr. Forbes has earned a B.S. in Biology and Physical Therapy from Jackson State University, and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Dr. Forbes is a 2014 recipient of the Michigan Chronicle’s prestigious 40 under 40 award and has been awarded Top Chiropractor by the Hour Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Dr. Forbes was also the Face of Chiropractic for Hour Magazine in 2016 and 2017. Committed to involvement in the community, Dr. Forbes served as the inaugural Chapter Director of New Leaders Council Detroit, Medical Director of the Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He also supports youth athletes in Detroit by giving discount sport physicals.

Byron Foster Executive Vice-President Adient Byron Foster is currently Adient’s executive vice president. He leads the company’s global Seat Structures and Mechanisms business, overseeing its engineering, manufacturing, program management, quality, procurement and supply chain functions and focusing on operational excellence and effective program execution.

Previously, Byron was responsible for Adient’s global seating business in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, where he led the seating just-in-time manufacturing, foam and trim businesses.

Since joining Johnson Controls (from which Adient spun off in 2016) in 1997, Byron has held a variety of leadership positions within the company. Between 2012 and 2015, he served as the group vice president and general manager of Customer Groups and Strategy, where he developed relationships with OEM customers and drove profitable growth strategies.

Before joining Adient, Byron was a senior associate at Booz Allen Hamilton. He began his career at Westinghouse Electric Company.

Byron holds a master’s degree in management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan.

He serves as a director for the Detroit Regional Chamber and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME).

Eric D. Hawkins Police Chief Southfield Police Department Chief Eric Hawkins joined the Southfield Police Department in 1990, starting as a Police Cadet and appointed as a sworn Police Officer in 1991. Since then, Chief Hawkins rose through the ranks of the department and was formally appointed as police chief in October of 2012. Throughout his career, Chief Hawkins has displayed exceptional qualities while handling increasing levels of responsibility. His assignments have included: oversight of the department’s tactical unit; command of the department’s downtown sub-station, which involved coordination of all the police department’s community-related programs, including crime prevention, D.A.R.E., traffic, and school officers; and assignment as Patrol Division Coordinator, where he oversaw the research, introduction, and implementation of private security lock-up operations which saved the City of Southfield over $400,000 annually.

Chief Hawkins earned a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, and an Associate’s in Business Administration from Oakland Community College. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy, Eastern Michigan University’s School of Police Staff and Command, the FBI Command Institute for Police Executives, and Central Michigan University’s Law Enforcement and School Liaison Program Institute.

Tyrone Hinton Executive Director, Economic Development City of Harper Woods Tyrone attended Cass technical High School, were he was enrolled in the “Chemical/Biological curriculum. He attended Wayne State University and became a member of her the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

At the age of 22, Ty was recruited and trained by Michigan Bell Telephone as their first black Communications Sale Consultants. After serving as the Administrator for Jefferson Chalmers CDC, Ty was recruited by the Coleman Young administration, in 1975, to serve as the Detroit’s Deputy Director oh Housing. Several years later, Ty was recruited by the Atlanta Housing Authority as their Executive Director, with 15,000 plus dwelling units and 1000 employees. Serving as a Community Stabilization specialist, Ty has spent forty years administering housing and community development agencies in several cities. He served as Housing Director for Wayne County and is currently the Economic & Community Development Director for the City of Harper Woods.

He and his deceased wife, Rev Sandra Hinton, published a Book, in January of 2004 titled “The Hidden Mysteries of God…..Space, Time, Love & Understanding”.

David J. Holloway David J. Gamlin Sr. Vice President Midnight Golf Program David J. Gamlin Sr. is the Vice President of Midnight Golf Program (MGP) and has served in that role since 2001. He develops the program training, coordinates instruction and facilitates program evaluation. Mr. Gamlin facilitates the involvement of the 65 adults who serve as mentors in MGP. He helps develop and enhance relationships with MGP funding partners including a number of philanthropic entities including Skillman Foundation, Bank of America, Pepsi, and the Jacobs Family Foundation. Ultimately, Mr. Gamlin is focused on consistently designing, developing and delivering life changing impact to the youth in MGP. Between 1983 and 1996, Mr. Gamlin was as a successful global equity trader for two major Wall Street investment firms. Between 1996 and 2003 he worked in operations, sales and marketing with two Detroit area automotive suppliers. Between 2003 and 2017 he worked as a Program Director at New Detroit, Inc. David Gamlin Sr. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business and French from Hillsdale College. He also studied Community Problem Solving at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Patient Access Manager Detroit Medical Center David Holloway is patient access manager at the Detroit Medical Center. He held leadership positions with organizations including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Chrysler Corporation’s StayWell Program.

Holloway grew up the son of a teacher and school administrator gaining an appreciation of education at an early age. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health administration from Eastern Michigan University, a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University and a leadership certificate from Wayne State University.

He managed community health initiatives for BCBS and supports organizations that include the Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Greater Flint Health Coalition, Madison Health Partners, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church’s Health Ministry, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Holloway assisted Eastern Michigan University’s efforts to build surgical centers in Africa.

Additional affiliations include the National Management Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, National Association of Health Services Executives and the American Academy of Medical Administrators.

Holloway lectures to audiences including students at Central Michigan University. He is a “Vital Signs” honoree and recognized as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by Eastern Michigan University.

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James W. Jackson

David R. McGhee

Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice Wayne County Community College District

Program Director The Skillman Foundation

James W. Jackson is a long time Detroiter. While studying at Wayne State University, he met and fell in love with his wife, Shirley. The two have been married for nearly 50 Years and are proud parents of Scott Michael, married to Jenifer, and Randall Jackson and two incredible granddaughters.

David R. McGhee is a program director for the Skillman Foundation, leading its Equity and Economy work. Prior to joining the Foundation, David served as a program director for Big Brothers, Big Sisters and as a congressional liaison for U.S. Representative Dan Kildee. David’s work with youth and communities and role as a thought-leader has been recognized across the state and beyond.

Jim was employed by the Detroit Police Department for 28 years retiring as a commander after serving in critical areas. Notably, Jim served as Director of the Detroit Regional Police Academy for 10 years. During that time the Academy became known worldwide for excellence and the department’s leadership in community policing was nationally recognized. Known locally and nationally as a criminal justice expert with broad experience as a consultant, facilitator of professional learning and expert witness, Jim currently chairs the Criminal Justice Department at Wayne County Community College District where he has created numerous innovative approaches, mentored criminal justice professionals at every level and created countless opportunities for young people.

A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Jim holds degrees from Wayne State University.

David was featured in the September 2012 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine and contributed to the National Urban League’s 2013 State of Black America Report. In 2016, he was selected as a Next City Vanguard, a group of urban innovators making equitable change, and was also selected to take part in the American Express Leadership Academy Alumni Summit, a gathering of the nation’s emerging nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. David received his bachelor’s degree in public administration & public policy from Oakland University and a master’s degree in leadership from Central Michigan University. David is a lifetime resident of Flint, Michigan.

Bishop Andrew Merritt Straight Gate International

Hervey Jenkins Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan In 1973, Hervey obtained his first job working for Boys Clubs of Metropolitan Detroit as a Jr. Staff member. After graduating from Cass Tech he attended Wayne State University for undergraduate work and law school. Hervey continued working as a Professional Staff member at the Boys & Girls Clubs until he entered law school. Upon admission to the bar, he worked in private practice for 10 years, first with the law firm of Grier & Copeland, P.C. and then with Prison Legal Services of Michigan, Inc. In 1995, he began a 21 year career at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Hervey lives in the city of Detroit with his wife, Veronica and is the father of Christina Moses and Jonathan H. Jenkins.

In 2016, he was again hired by Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan as their Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.

Hervey is a longtime, faithful and very active member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Trustee Board.

Reverend Ryan Patrick Johnson Pastor Burnette Baptist Church Reverend Ryan Patrick Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan. His journey began at an early age under the influence of Pastor Smith, Pastor Keith D. Wilson, Sr. and the late Rev. Dr. J. Allen Caldwell. Rev. Johnson received his license June 29, 2008 and was ordained on January 23, 2011 at New Bethel Baptist Church under Pastor Smith’s leadership. Rev. Johnson has also attended Ecumenical Theological Seminary of Detroit in 2012. In 2016, Pastor Ryan P. Johnson was called as the 3rd Pastor of the Greater Burnette Baptist Church of Detroit, Michigan, Reverend Johnson currently serves as Treasurer with the Baptist Pastors Fellowship of Detroit and Vicinity, the Fellowship Baptist District of Churches, the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated and he currently serves in the Presidential Cabinet of Rev. Wallace R. Mills, Jr. as the General Secretary of the Baptist, Missionary & Educational State Convention of Michigan, Incorporated.

He is married to the former Crystal Kelley and their marriage is blessed with four (4) lovely children, Dwayne, Naomi, Raven and Rhyan, each child with a gift of praise.

Honorable Kenneth J. King Judge 36th District Court Judge Kenneth J. King was raised on the southwest side of Detroit. He graduated from Southwestern High School in 1988, earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University in 1992 and his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1995.

Judge King was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in May 1996. He worked as an attorney for the Misdemeanor Defender’s Office, an Associate Attorney for Bell & Gardner, P.C., and then later maintained his own general practice firm before accepting a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in 1998.

In 2004, Judge King accepted a position with the Department of Wayne County Executive as an Executive Administrator in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.

In June, 2006, Judge King was appointed Judge in Detroit’s 36th District Court by Michigan Governor, Jennifer Granholm. In 2010 Judge King was appointed Chief Judge Pro Tem and was later appointed to serve as the court’s Chief Judge from January 2012 to August 2013 by the Michigan Supreme Court.

In addition to fulfilling his responsibilities as judge in one of the busiest courts in the nation, Judge King enjoys mentoring children and young adults. Judge King is also an Adjunct Professor at Henry Ford College where he teaches Political Science.

Judge King has membership in many civic organizations including the State Bar of Michigan; the Association of Black Judges of Michigan; Bridging Communities; and the Southwest Detroit Athletic League. to name a few.

Judge King is a member of the International Gospel Center under the Pastoral leadership of Pastor Marvin N. Miles. He resides in Detroit with his wife, Tracy, and two sons, Kenneth and Kyle.

Shawn Loving Master Chef & Culinary Arts Department Chair Schoolcraft College Shawn Loving is an alumnus of the college’s Culinary Arts Program and now serves as the Culinary Arts Department Chair. He has been a full-time instructor since 2005.

Chef Loving was the owner of Loving Spoonful Restaurant in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He has worked as a Chef for the Disney Corporation and Euro Disney, and was the 2008 U.S. Summer Olympics Basketball Team Chef when it competed in China. He was the Executive Chef for the FIBA (basketball) World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2010 and Barcelona, Spain, in 2015.

Chef Loving was the Executive Chef for the U.S. Basketball Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. Chef Loving has won numerous awards and medals from the American Culinary Federation. His most recent—and highest— honor was to earn the Certified Master Chef designation.

Loving is now one of 68 Certified Master Chefs in the nation.

Hubert Massey Artist, Muralist & Teacher Hubert Massey is an artist of a variety of mediums and well known for his large-scale installations in the Buon Fresco style. Working in a variety of fine art mediums, Massey has published works throughout the cities of Detroit, Flint, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, including murals at the Atheneum Hotel, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Paradise Valley, Flint Institute of Arts and Campus Martius Park. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Massey was the first African-American commissioned to create a mural for the Detroit Athletic Club.

Born in Flint, Michigan, Massey graduated from Beecher High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Grand Valley State University. He continued his studies of the arts at University of London’s Slade School of Fine Art. There, he studied with Stephen Dimitroff, Lucienne Bloch, and other apprentices of muralist Diego Rivera.

Massey serves as an art mentor for the Detroit Council of Arts and the Detroit Summer Youth Employment Program. He also collaborates with The Advanced Gifted and Talented Program, a partnership between Wayne State University and the Detroit Public Schools.

Bishop Andrew Merritt grew up in Detroit, MI with his mother, Laura, and grandmother, Pauline. It was after time spent in Chicago, at the age of 24, that he was called to preach. At that time, he began learning under the ministry of Bishop William Bonner, and was ordained in 1972.

In June 1978, Bishop met Viveca Cecelia Johnson in Michigan. The two married on November 4, 1978. Shortly before, on October 28, 1978, they founded the Straight Gate International Church. Services were first held in a storefront building with just three members – Reverend Merritt, his wife, Viveca, and daughter, Rachelle.

Under the powerful preaching and teachings of Bishop Merritt, Straight Gate has experienced phenomenal growth – from three members in 1978, to eight church moves and more than 5,000 members today. Bishop Merritt’s dynamic teachings have been published in four books: Pursue, Overtake and Reclaim, Jesus Destroyed the Works of the Devil, The Marriage Enrichment Handbook and his best selling book, My Faith is Taking Me Someplace. “Expectations: I’ll Praise,” a song featured on Faith in the House (companion CD to My Faith is Taking Me Someplace) by Bishop Andrew Merritt and the Straight Gate Mass Choir debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Charts.

Rev Dr. Wallace R Mills, Jr. Pastor, New Ebenezer Baptist Church President, Baptist Missionary & Education State Convention Reverend Dr. Wallace R. Mills, Jr is celebrating 28yrs as the Pastor of New Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is also the current President of the Baptist Missionary and Education State Convention Of Michigan, as well as a member of the Board Of Directors Of the National Baptist Convention USA. Rev. Dr. Mills is a native Of Hamtramck and the fourth child of 8 children who was raised by his strong mother Vernice Mills. He is married to the former Debra Turnage and they are the parents of three children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Wallace accepted his call to ministry at age 15 and this year celebrates 45yrs in ministry. Pastor Wallace was the founding Pastor of the New St John Baptist Church of Hamtramck, Michigan. He is the past President of the Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship of Detroit and Vicinity, Past President Of Baptist Missionary and Education State Convention Congress Of Christian Education Hamtramck Branch Of the NAACP and the People Community Services Board Of Directors. Pastor Wallace is a lover of people and friend to many. His favorite scripture is Roman 1:16.

Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell Executive Director & CEO Chrysler Minority Dealers Association Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell is the Executive Director & CEO of the Chrysler Minority Dealers Association (CMDA), a national automotive trade association. He has responsibility for organizational strategy and management; business growth, training, member programs, diversity and inclusion efforts and auto industry relations.

Prior to assuming his leadership position with CMDA, Mitch was a corporate executive with the Automotive manufacturer FCA US LLC. While at FCA, Mitch served in various dealer network roles including Vice President, FCA Realty LLC & Head of Dealership Branding; Head of Dealer Network Diversity ad Market Investment Programs and Head Government Fleet Sales.

Mitch received a CPA’s license in the State of Michigan while working for the international accounting firm Price Waterhouse LLP Mitch is a native of Detroit and has received a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.

Daryl Newman Secretary Treasurer Michigan State AFL-CIO Daryl Newman is currently serving his second term as Secretary-Treasurer for the Michigan State AFL-CIO. He holds the second-highest position in this organization and is notably the youngest person ever elected to this office. As the Secretary-Treasurer, Daryl is directly responsible for overseeing the budget of the largest Labor Federation in the State of Michigan and managing the activities of its over 1 Million active and retired members throughout the state.

Prior to being elected as an Officer of the Michigan State AFL-CIO, he was the Member Mobilizer for the American Federation of Teachers, Michigan where he lobbied on behalf of teachers and education employees to ensure that their voices were heard in Lansing.

In addition to serving in his current role, Mr. Newman is also a fully sworn Wayne County Deputy Sheriff and is serving his second term as one of only six elected Members of the Democratic National Committee for the State of Michigan.

Daryl Newman is an alumnus of Michigan State University and is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Tony Nuckolls Regional Vice President Quicken Loans Tony Nuckolls is currently a Regional Vice President at Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest Mortgage Lender. His teams have helped Quicken Loans earn the “Highest Customer Satisfaction Award for Primary Mortgage Origination” by J.D. Power and Associates for the last 8 years.

Tony began his Mortgage Banking career in 1996, when the company employed less than 300 people and has helped Quicken Loans grow to over 17,000 team members by serving in a variety of leadership roles. Tony has extensive experience developing talent as a Director of Mortgage Banking, Vice President of Sales and most recently led all of Quicken Loans Training and Leadership Development efforts.

Tony has leveraged his professional skills to make a difference in our community. He serves on the Board of Directors for Detroit PAL, the advisory boards of the Galileo Teacher Leadership Institute and the School Days Foundation.

Prior to joining Quicken Loans, Tony worked for the Lansing State Journal and General Motors. Tony is a proud graduate of Michigan State University, where he was a member of the soccer team. In 2001, he earned his Master’s Degree in Organizational Management.

Keith A, Owens Deputy Communications Director Office of the Wayne County Executive Keith A. Owens is an award-winning writer, journalist and musician who moved to Detroit in 1993. During that time he has been a member of the Detroit Free Press editorial board, a nationally syndicated columnist for Universal Press Syndicate, a local columnist for Detroit Metro Times, and a two-time editor for the Michigan Chronicle (2003-2006, 2015-2018). He also served as Director of Communications for the Wayne County Treasurer (2006-2011) before returning to the County in his current capacity as Deputy Director of Communications for the Wayne County Executive. He has published four works of fiction through Detroit Ink Publishing, the company he operates with his wife of 20 years, Pamela Hilliard Owens.

Roy McCalister Jr.

Keith and Pamela have three grown children: Samiya, Amina and Stephen. They also have one grandson, Rylee.

Councilman City of Detroit

Todd R. Perkins

Roy McCalister, Jr. was elected to Detroit City Council in 2017 and is the newest member serving our great city. Councilmember McCalister is committed to serving the residents of District 2 and Detroit through his hard work and advocacy for others. The Councilman is chair of the Internal Operations Standing Committee and a member of the Public Health & Safety Committee.

A lifelong resident of Detroit, Councilmember McCalister is a proud graduate of Mackenzie High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Human Relations degree from the University of Oklahoma. A veteran of the United States Army, he received a diploma from the Northwestern University School of Staff and Command in Management and Leadership, as well as a Management and Leadership Diploma from the United States Army Senior Warrant Office Advance Leadership Course.

A devoted family man, Councilmember McCalister and his wife Polly have two sons and two beautiful granddaughters. He also is a faithful member of Cedar Christian Church on Detroit’s east side. Councilman McCalister is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Delta Nu Chapter.

Attorney Perkins Law Group Perkins has created a law firm in the heart of downtown Detroit, The Perkins Law Group, comprised of eight top notch, aggressive lawyers, who offer the firstrate legal services of a big-player law firm and the personalized, unique service of a boutique firm. Perkins also does sports entertainment law, and lists among his former clients, Floyd Merriweather Jr., a middleweight champion boxer and Michigan native.

One of six brothers, he grew up in Detroit and played defensive back and receiver for University of Detroit High School. Then it was off to an Ivy League school, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., where he studied history. After graduating law school in 1996, he passed the bar and started this law firm.

When talking about inspirations in his life, Perkins says, “First God. He is the center of my life.” He also points to his parents. “My parents showed so much love for us.

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Dr. Robert Sellers

Keith E. Whitfield

Vice Provost for Equity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer University of Michigan

Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wayne State University

Dr. Robert Sellers is the Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, and the Charles D. Moody Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Education.

As Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Sellers works with the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs on matters related to diversity at the university as well as a broad range of academic issues including the budget, faculty tenure and promotions, and student enrollment. He oversees operations of five central administrative units.

Keith E. Whitfield became provost of Wayne State University on June 1, 2016.

As Wayne State’s chief academic officer, Dr. Whitfield is the second-ranking executive officer and responsible for all matters related to the instructional mission of the university including faculty matters, student performance and retention, and academic personnel policies and decisions, among other duties.

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Sellers attended Howard University where he earned All-America honors in football. After graduating cum laude with a Bachelor’s of science degree in psychology in 1985, he went on to earn a Ph.D. in personality psychology from the University of Michigan in 1990. Following his graduate work, Dr. Sellers served as an Assistant and an Associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia. In 1997, Dr. Sellers returned to the University of Michigan to continue his research and teaching efforts.

An expert on aging among African Americans, Dr. Whitfield has published 200 articles, books and book chapters on cognition, health, and individual development and aging. He is a longtime member of the advisory board of Wayne State’s Institute on Gerontology, has participated in a number of committees for the National Academies of Sciences and Medicine, and has served on several study sections for the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Whitfield earned a bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Santa Fe, a Ph.D. in lifespan developmental psychology from Texas Tech University and received postdoctoral training in quantitative genetics from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Herbert J. Strather Chairman Strather Associates Born and raised in the City of Detroit, MI, Herbert J. Strather is the Chairman of Strather Associates— a real estate development and investment firm located in Detroit. MotorCity Casino, Hotel St. Regis and the Woodbridge Estates, a 47 acre residential community are just a few of Strather’s historic entrepreneurial accomplishments.

Strathers has built a strong connection to the Detroit community, including creating over 140 Optimist Clubs, in the world and personally donating $1million to support Optimist International to provide more than 3,000 scholarships. With his civic and spiritual development passions, Strather also devotes his time tirelessly to working with the National Progressive Baptist Convention (PNBC) as member of and past Chairman of the Economic Development Committee and currently as Consultant to the President.

Today, Strather is on a mission to create the next generation of Developers and to help redevelop Detroit’s great neighborhoods and communities. Strather is taking his educational initiatives to the next level by bringing his passion and knowledge to the people and communities that need it most—his beloved city, the City of Detroit.

Charles Tate Senior Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking Bank of America/Merill Lynch Charles Tate is a Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager for the Michigan Business Banking Group, a division of the Commercial Bank at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Charles leads a team of financial specialists who help companies achieve their overall strategic objectives by advising and implementing various working capital, equipment finance, real estate, treasury management and merchant processing solutions.

Charles started his career in 1993. Upon the completion of the Credit Analyst Training Program he worked in a variety of roles including underwriting, portfolio management, loan review and real estate lending within Bank of America.

A native of Michigan, Charles has a Master’s of Business Administration from Walsh College and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Michigan State University.

Through Bank of America and his involvement with local non-profit organizations, Charles participates in various Community affairs. During these years of civic activity he has served actively on boards, committees and non-profit organizations.

Thank you for a life of giving Bank of America honors Men of Excellence 2018 Awardee & Colleague, Charles Tate for your dedication to making our community the best that it can be. Together, we can help create better lives.

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Reverend Dr. Curtis C. Williams Owner Stinson & Trinity Funeral Homes Rev. Dr. Curtis C. Williams is the Proprietor of the Trinity Chapel Funeral Homes, Inc. and Stinson Funeral Home. Anative Detroiter and the product of a single parent family, he is an example of what hard work and determination can accomplish. Pastor Williams began his service in the Ministry 45 years ago and Pastored a local church for 24 years until retirement.

PROUDLY CONGRATULATES

Rev. Williams served the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.; served ten years as Chair, Urban Development Committee of the Detroit Council of Baptist Pastors and Vicinity; and a decade as President of the Michigan District Congress of Christian Education.

In addition to obtaining a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Rev. Williams received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Tennessee School of Religion. He is the recipient of over 300 Awards, Certificates and Resolutions from international, national and local governments.

Rev. Williams was the first African American male to receive the Marygrove College Distinguished Alumni Award. Pastor Williams served as a Chaplain with the Detroit Police Department for 33 years and currently serves as a Chaplain for the County of Wayne. Rev. Williams also serves on various Boards and non-profits throughout the country. He is an elected Precinct Delegate and serves as Chair of the 14th Congressional Democratic District Clergy.

Kermit Williams President Pontiac City Council

Chuck Wilson

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Chief Security Officer Rock Family of Companies

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Chuck Wilson, Chief Security Officer for the Rock Family of Companies, has more than 24 years of experience in law enforcement and private security.

ON THE HONOR OF BEING RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF

He oversees security operations across the Rock Family of Companies ensuring a safe and secure working environment for more than 30,000 team members in Detroit, Cleveland and across the country. He also leads community partnership development with local law enforcement and other stakeholders.

Previously, Wilson was Vice President of Support Services with Greektown Casino & Hotel, where he oversaw operations including Security, Parking, Valet, Transportation as well as Risk, Safety and Environmental Services.

Wilson served a distinguished 20-year career with the Detroit Police Department, retiring as a Commander and Chief of Staff for Chief James E. Craig.

Wilson feels it is important to be a positive role model and give back to the Detroit community he loves. He volunteers and supports Men Who Dare, Inc., the Detroit Youth Violence Initiative Program as well as many other youth development, senior citizen and crime prevention programs.

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Wilson, a self-described ‘sneakerhead,’ was born and raised in Detroit.

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Flirting For Awkward: 101 When is the last time you wanted to go on a date and actually went on a date? Like a real date? I don’t mean “hanging out,” or “Netflix and Chilling.” I mean going to dinner, a movie, a festival, a concert, a carnival, or dancing? Maybe even taking a walk on the beach or in the park at sunset?

SIDEBAR - Taking a stroll at sunset is a cost-effective way to swoon any hopeless romantic without them knowing you’re on a budget. I promote budget-friendly dating because student loans are real, the cost of living is high, and employers are cheap. We can debate this later.

If you haven’t been on a date and you’re in the mood to hang with someone other than friends, your pets and your “food delivery” person, you need to get out there and test the waters!

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But Shannon, I don’t know the first thing about dating! I don’t even know how to flirt!

Don’t fret, awkward friend. A lot of us get sweaty palms, respond to compliments with completely unrelated answers, and trip, stutter and stumble over our words when our crush speaks to us. Are you talking to me?

Yes, they are talking to you, and so am I when I say that your nervousness and anxiety are contributing to your missed opportunities.

Whether you want to send a risky text, approach your crush or meet someone online, the following tips can be helpful in breaking the ice and starting the conversation: Take the edge off with a shot, or two, or three of your courage juice of choice.

Stop overthinking. Look at you!

You’re overthinking about the fact that I know you’re overthinking.

Smile! Wait, not that big. Ok, close your mouth some. If your jaws hurt you’re smiling too hard.

Think of something funny. BOOM! There’s the smile.

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ince 2009, Sheree Jackson has transitioned her love for prioritizing diverse projects, interacting effectively and her attention to detail throughout multiple disciplines into the work she does at her own company, Designluxe. As a leader in both the wedding consulting and event styling industry,

Jackson coveys that she gradually realized her love for creating opulent spaces through event design after designing her own baby shower. When a client hires Designluxe, they are hiring an experience. Designluxe incorporates the personal relationship developed by working closely with their clients to bring their vision to life which is their number one priority.

The Luxe brand is flourishing. With 4 subsidiary companies rapidly growing: Designluxe which specializes in wedding consulting and event styling, The Harrison Event

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Tell some jokes. Studies show that laughter eases awkwardness in tense situations. Actually, I don’t know if that’s true, but you believed me because you’re desperate. So just go for it damn it.

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Be Creative: Highlighting details that represent you is key to bringing your vision to life.

Compliment Your Homes Unique Feature: Showcasing the

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Strategize The Catering: It is very important to

bring in the right equipment to put on a spectacular celebration in such an intimate setting

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embrace all indoor and outdoor elements of your home if applicable.

Being sexy on-purpose is not always easy, because guess what?

We all can’t be Beyoncé. So be your best self. Not only will you attract the right people, but you’ll enjoy yourself more. Not working? Just keep trying. Your light will brighten someone’s life soon. Just be patient.

Blueprint The Ending: Ending the night with a spectacular sendoff is one of the best ways to cap-off such a memorable event.

Detroit’s 12th Annual Trinity International Film Festival Detroit’s Trinity International Film Festival taking place August 4-12, 2018 has become Detroit’s signature event for independent filmmakers worldwide. Celebrating 12 years, this festival has been a platform for filmmakers to showcase their films and network with professionals in the movie industry.

Kill the Hate, by Vince Williams, Black Money Gear, by Ernest Alexander, everydayimok. com, by Lazar & Marshalle Favors and several other brands.

“A Conversation with Bryan Smiley.” Smiley is an experienced media professional and Vice President of Creative Development & Production at Columbia Pictures a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

This year’s festival will have 70 screenings consisting of 18 features and 52 short films from 17 countries. Screenings will take place starting August 5-12, 2018 at The Carr Center Gallery, in Detroit (1505 Woodward Avenue, Michigan 48226) and the Marlene Boll Theatre (1401 Broadway, Detroit, Michigan 48226). Additionally, the entire week will consist of signature events that will occur throughout the festival including panel discussions, exhibits and shows based on this year’s theme, “Film, Music and Fashion”.

The premiere of “Little Church,” directed by, Zachary C. Cunningham “Mid-day Movies with Final Girls.” Final Girls is a collective of women who are professional filmmakers living and working in Metro Detroit.

Red Carpet Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 11, 2018, 9:30 p.m., at the Carr Gallery (1505 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48226).

Signature events include: “Break The Runway: Urban Fashion” This show is, By Detroit For Detroit, in the heart of the city!

TopShelfOrDie, LLP presents the annual mid summer fashion show hosting only the top designers in the city. The hot-

test fashion show hosted by the extraordinary Justin Hatchett.

“Detroit Feature Films” – This year’s movie line-up will kickoff with an exclusive screening of feature films by metro Detroit filmmakers

“Docs, Donuts and Discussions,” an evening featuring the following documentary films: “BK’s to Curry Boys,” by director Rayshard Cardon, “Jackson Not Just A Name,” by director Harold Welton, and “My life

There are a variety of feature to short films screenings to delight audiences, from action, drama, animation, comedy, and the special events will surely with Rosie,” by director, Angela add to the enjoyment of this Sadler Williamson,based on the year’s festival experience. Ticklate Rosa Parks. et information and the complete “T-shirts Talking” - A panel of list of festival activities can be Detroit t-shirt entrepreneurs found by searching for Detroit’s who have been in business for Trinity International Film Festimore than 10 years, featuring: val via Eventbrite.

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Summertime Fun Is The Goal For Downtown Detroit’s Public Parks

By AJ Williams Midway into the 2018 Downtown Detroit’s Parks and Public Spaces summer season and the fun is in full swing. The big job of handling the attractive programming is headed up

by Njia Kai, the Program, and Special Events Director. Kai oversees the more than 1600 events that have been taking place throughout the summer at downtown’s area parks with over two million visitors annually.

With the addition of Beacon Park last year, it can be a significant challenge to provide programming for a major city with a diverse taste, and that is the goal according to Kai. “The main goal is to provide a variety of activities for the whole community to enjoy so that they will come down and enjoy the spaces.”

Kai continues, “We use a lot of methods. One of the things we con-

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Venue, Luxury Lifestyle Interiors that is centered around home staging and interior styling, and The Luxury Bridal Exchange which is a bridal concierge service currently partnered with four metro area bridal boutiques.

sider when deciding on programming is to look around the world at other parks and observe the types of programming and entertainment that people are hosting at venues similar to what we are operating. We also look around the city, there is so much talent in the city of Detroit, and we see how we can present and provide that talent the opportunity to perform in their hometown.

Detroit Downtown Parks and Public Spaces consist of Campus Martius, Beacon Park, Cadillac Square, Capital Park, Grand Circus Park and Spirit Plaza. Activities at the park include food trucks, live entertainment, beach parties, nighttime markets, family fun days, outdoor fitness and more.

You can catch up on all the summertime fun at Downtown Detroit Parks by visiting downtowndetroit. org.

The Luxe brand is continuing to expand with their interior styling services and rapidly growing along with the future opening of their event venue. In addition they continue to work with other aspiring wedding and event industry professionals. Designluxe goal is to remain constant in fostering relationships through mentorship and business referrals.

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All interested must submit to: River Rouge Housing Commission Attn: Lori D. Long, Executive Director 180 Visger Road River Rouge, MI. 48218 313-382-1414 office

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WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 801 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 BID SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION PROPOSAL NUMBER 001581 Construction Management Services are being requested by Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) for the Horticulture Education Center Construction Project at the Downriver Campus. A Mandatory Pre-Qualification Conference will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Downriver Campus, EPAC – Room 8, Second Floor, 21000 Northline Road, Taylor, MI 48180. The deadline for Request for Qualification Proposal packages will be Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m EDT. Sealed responses will be received by the Purchasing Department at 801 W. Fort Street, Fourth Floor, Detroit, MI 48226, Attention: Mr. Jacob Keli, Associate Vice Chancellor of Procurement.

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A mandatory pre-bid meeting and examination of the premises will take place at the project site St. Anthony’s, 3553 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit MI 48126 on August 15th 2018 @ 11:00 am.

(Southeast corner of Vernor Hwy and 25Th Street)

Legal Notice Detroit Innovation Academy Attention: Vended School Meal Companies

Sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00AM August 29th 2018, bids shall be delivered to South¬west Housing Solutions Corporation Inc., 1920 25th Street, Suite A, Detroit, MI 48216.

No bids will be accepted after this time. All bids must be submitted by trade and line item.

The Detroit Innovation Academy is requesting proposals for school food service vended meals. The Vendor would provide meal services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines as well as State of Michigan Department of Education policies and guidelines.

Vendors and/or their representatives may submit proposals to: Detroit Innovation Academy 13600 Virgil Street Detroit, MI 48223 The Detroit Innovation Academy’s Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OF WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTORS AND CONTRACTED AUDITORS / QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTORS For Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Weatherization Program Serving Wayne County

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Pre-Bid Conferences will be held at Wayne Metropolitan CAA, 138 Cortland, Highland Park, MI 48203 on August 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. for Auditors and 10:00 a.m. for Contractors during which all questions submitted in writing and those asked in person will be answered.

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The bid documents will be distributed to pre-qualified bidders on or about Monday July 30, 2018. A Pre-Bid Conference and Outreach will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. local time at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave #401, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. The Proposals will be due on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. electronically via www.ibidpro.com.

Interested bidders should notify Gilbane via email to dhugger@ gilbaneco.com.

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Contractors desiring to bid shall demonstrate the following qualifications: At least 5 years experience in their relative trade, licensed as required by state and/or local law.

Respondents shall submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of their proposal in writing to the River Rouge Housing Commission at 180 Visger, River Rouge, MI 48218. The proposal submission shall be marked “Architectural/ Engineering Design Services”.

Gilbane Building Company, General Contractor for and acting on behalf of the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority, is receiving proposals from interested contractors for the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building Subterranean Water intrusion and Larned Security Portal Project in Detroit, MI. The project includes a security portal and related subterranean work to the existing municipal center.

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Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation Inc. is seeking qualified contractors to perform mechanical heating & cooling upgrades in its office located at 3553 West Vernor Hwy, Detroit MI 48126. Work includes(but is not limited to): Installation of variable refrigerant flow heat pump condensing units, variable refrigerant flow units, variable flow branch circuit controller units, all required piping and associated electrical, and roof mounted equipment supports.

Insurance: General Liability and Auto Liability with Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation Inc. and The City of Detroit named as Additional Insured. Workman’s compensation insurance is also required.

All proposals must be submitted no later than 11:00 am on August 30, 2018. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope and addressed to Joseph Spivey, Detroit Innovation Academy, and be clearly marked: Food Service Vended Meal Proposal.

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Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. at the River Rouge Housing Commission by August 29, 2018.

A copy of the RFP will be available by email at jspivey@eqeducation. org by August 8, 2018. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2018, at 2:00 pm at 18211 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48228. Attendance is mandatory.

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To bid this project, bidders must be prequalified by Gilbane Building Company. The prequalification application is to be completed online at www.ibidpro.com. Questions regarding the prequalification application procedure should be directed to Diedrie Hugger at 773/695-3551 or dhugger@gilbaneco.com.

The Owner and Gilbane Building Company reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

All bids will be publicly opened on 11:10 am August 29 2018 at South¬west Housing Solutions Corporation, 1920 25th Street, Suite A, Detroit, MI 48216. All interested parties are invited to attend. Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation Inc. will award a contract to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder – however Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation Inc. 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.

The contracts will be executed under the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund administered by the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department, CDBG Initiatives Division.

The successful contractor(s) will be required to comply with federal laws governing equal employment opportunity, with the prevailing wage requirements of the Federal Labor Standards Act, which also incorporates Davis-Bacon Act requirements; will have to be cleared and approved by the City of Detroit; and comply with: Executive Order No. 2016-1, which states, in part, that all City of Detroit project construction contracts shall provide that at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the workforce must be bona-fide Detroit residents.

Bidders are required to furnish a bid guarantee equal to (5%) of their bid. The Bid guarantee shall be in the form of either a bid bond or a certified check, made out to Southwest Housing Solutions Corporation Inc..

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 there under, in the amount of 100% of their contracts, executed by a surety, which is licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.

The contractor will be required to comply with the “Section 3 Clause” (24 CFR Part 135). All contracts (subcontracts) shall include the Section 3 clause.

PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED Senior Strategy Buyer Nexteer Automotive seeks a Senior Strategy Buyer in Auburn Hills MI, responsible for defining and implementing the purchasing strategy for commodities in accordance with the commodities manager’s strategies; among other duties. Min. Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, related field of study, or engineering and five years of experience in the job offered or related. International travel required as needed, up to 10%. Please send resume to: Sarah Maday, Nexteer Automotive, 3900 E. Holland Rd., Saginaw, MI 48601, Ref #8864276.

Display System Software Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Define display systems architecture using DOORS to capture &analyze engrg specs &reqmts. Engr &dvlp embedded software for incorporation into future conventional &autonomous vehicle Instrument panel Cluster (IPC) &Center Stack Module display systems incldg Advanced LCD Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-based displays, using C &Assembly languages. Define touchscreen controls using Inter-Integrated Circuit Communication (I2C) serial communication protocol &LIN bus data on the vehicle. Align performance &functional behavior reqmts in compliance with functional safety &ASIL-rated system reqmts for embedded ECUs in display modules. Engr, design &dvlp test methods &techniques using ISO26262 standards to validate functional safety reqmts. Dvlp MATLAB &Stateflow models using Simulink tool for image processing. Analyze captured I2C &LIN communication logs of vehicle subsystem ECU reprogramming &vehicle features, &dvlpmt of diagnostic application to support reading of diagnostic trouble codes over I2C &LIN. Master, Electrical or Electronics Engrg.

12 mos exp as Engineer, engrg &dvlpg embedded software for vehicle IPC display systems incldg Advanced LCD TFT-based displays. Mail resume to Ref#5349, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Navigation Test & Validation Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Engineer, perform &execute in vehicle &test bench Endto-End testing of ECU embedded software in OnStar infotainment &telematics system, using VehicleSpy, DPS, NeoVI, OnStar Call Center Simulator, Vector CANoe, &RouteIt tools, working closely with developers to generate improved customer experience.

Assure Turn-by-Turn (TBT) Navigation testing for Info3L performed according to validation test plan. Develop &execute infotainment maps &point of interest (POI) test procedures to identify systemic issues within geocoding engine &POI search engine to provide more accurate routes. Execute in-vehicle &bench testing including manual &automated testing for TBT performance. Use VehicleSpy for diagnostics, ECU simulation, data acquisition, automated testing &vehicle network bus monitoring. Support analysis of network protocols such as CAN, GMLAN, Automotive Ethernet, &LIN. Capture vehicle BroadRReach Ethernet communications using RADStar &Automotive Ethernet gateways.

Bachelor, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engrg. 12 mos’ exp as Engineer, performing in vehicle &test bench End-to-End testing of ECU embedded software in infotainment &telematics system, using VehicleSpy, NeoVI, &RouteIt tools, working with developers to generate improved customer experience. Mail resume to Ref#14000, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Calculate “head injury criteria” (HICd), change vehicle design &content to assure proper countermeasures are added (such as energy absorbing materials), optimize vehicle content based on CAE models &dvlpmt tests, &create/sign off on NHTSA Safety Compliance Reports. Bachelor, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, using LS-Dyna, HyperGraph, HyperView, Animator, UGNX, &Teamcenter, to evaluate &assure compliance with FMVSS 201 Upper Test in prototype &production vehicles, identifying target points, setting location of free motion head, calculating HICd resulting from crash test of motion head, changing vehicle design &content, &creating/signing off on NHTSA Safety Compliance Reports. Mail resume to Ref#215, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Mfg Strategic Initiatives Mgr Warren, MI, General Motors. Manage, study, consolidate, determine &issue 5- &10-yr global mfg Footprint of Record (FoR) identifying mfg production plant locations (vehicle assy &powertrain plant, &internal &satellite (supplier) component mfg sites) for General Motors psgr vehicles, produced/sold in U.S., global &emerging markets, incldg vehicle assy plant mfg capability &mfg capacity. Aggregate, evaluate, &validate timely &accurate mfg Footprint of Record data (vehicle assy plant locations, country conditions, tooling &eqpt capacity, plant capabilities (incldg engrg, mfg engrg, facilities &infrastructure, labor), &mfg investment incldg capital &operating costs) from all GM Global Mfg Strategy &Planning Depts (GMS&P) in Asia, Europe, NA/SA, &evaluate performance of GMS&P owners in global markets on executed FoR data. Ensure that data supporting Finance budget dvlpmt for next 510 yrs are accurate. Execute &issue 5- &10-yr mfg strategic studies &recommend the most optimal production locations in North America to produce vehicles depending on market location, engrg centers location &supply base, optimizing the material &mfg cost, along with mfg investment. Report weekly FoR &mfg studies to VP, &FoR reports biannually to Sr Leadership in person. Bachelor, Mechanical Engrg, Industrial &Systems Engrg, or related.

60 mos exp as Engineer, managing, studying, defining &issuing 5- year powertrain or vehicle assy plant mfg FoR for country or region, identifying mfg production plant locations (vehicle assy or powertrain plant &satellite (supplier) component mfg sites) for psgr vehicles, incldg vehicle assy or powertrain plant mfg capability &mfg capacity. Mail resume to Ref#1923, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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5 Ways to blow your next job interview (StatePoint) The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at an all-time low, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many employers are struggling to find skilled workers. To overcome the challenge, companies are connecting with job candidates using emerging technologies, like video interviewing.

Video interviewing can be daunting, and it’s easy to make crucial mistakes that will ensure you don’t get that next job -- but it doesn’t have to be!

To prepare, keep in mind these five “don’ts,” from the experts at Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the country.

1. Don’t forget to wear a shirt. Rather than sitting across from the person conducting your interview, you can sit in whatever quiet place you choose. However, it’s still important to dress the part. Your appearance should be similar to how you would look for an inperson interview.

“Under no circumstances should you complete a video interview in a t-shirt -- or worse, without a shirt at all. Yes, we have actually seen this,” says Greg Dyer, president of Randstad Commercial Staffing.

2. Don’t choose the wrong location. Coffee shops can be a great place to catch up on work, but they’re not so great for video interviews due to background noise and other distractions. Opt for a quieter location, like your own home. If you live somewhere close to construction or noisy sirens, look into reserving a room at your local library. And, if all else fails, consider investing in a noise-cancelling headset.

Don’t let a jackhammer upstage you!

3. Don’t forget to tidy up. Before you settle into your interview, take stock of what’s going on behind you.

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It may be time to take down that psychedelic band poster or toss those empty soda cans sitting around.

You should be the star of your interview -- not your clutter.

4. Don’t pick your nose. Don’t do anything during your video interview that you wouldn’t do during an in-person interview. This means picking your nose, responding to text messages, and yes, going to the restroom. Approach your video interview with the same level of professionalism that you’d approach an in-person interview. And if you live in a busy household, don’t forget to lock the door. You don’t want your family members barging in mid-interview.

5. Don’t let your battery die. You really only need two things to successfully complete a video interview: a phone or computer with a camera and a reliable internet connection. Avoid sabotaging yourself, and make sure your device is fully charged and your internet is running without disruption prior to the start of your interview.

“The growing use of video interviews is a nobrainer in today’s always-connected world,” says Dyer. “Once you get past the learning curve, it’s a win-win for both job seekers and employers. Video interviewing is convenient and, best of all, fast. Most video interviewing technologies work on smartphones, which makes an interview on your 30-minute break much more feasible.”

For more tips and tricks to help you land your dream job, visit randstadusa.com.

Job searching? Be prepared for the possibility of a video interview and get a leg up by learning to avoid the most common mistakes.

Ways to prepare for a new school year (StatePoint) Want to ensure the transition from summer to school goes smoothly for your family?

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Make a smooth transition. Been sleeping in all summer? Now’s the time to get your body back into the routine of early mornings. Start slowly, setting the alarm earlier until you reach the time you’ll be waking up for the school year. Parents can assist younger kids with this transition.

Get the right education tools. From highlighters to USB drives to loose-leaf paper, be sure you have a comprehensive list of all the school supplies and education tools you’ll need for a successful year ahead. As far as tech tools like graphing calculators are concerned, opt for those that are jam packed with all the latest features. For example, the Casio fx-CG50 offers the ability to draw three dimensional graphs, such as planes, cylinders and spheres, and view them from various angles in order to better analyze their shape. It also features a cross-section option and a special zoom function for in-depth analysis.

Organize your agenda. Make sure everyone is ready for the busy year ahead. Plan your children’s participation in after school activities. Then, display relevant items on a calendar where the whole family can see it to ensure no one misses a club meeting, rehearsal or team practice.

De-stress. The hectic back-to-school season can create tension and stress. Encourage hobbies that help students unwind as the school year gets back into full swing. For beginners of music, check out new tools that can make the learning process fun and easy, such as Casio’s LK-265 keyboard, which features an LCD

display that shows both music notation and correct hand positioning.

Get healthy. Crowded classrooms are a good place to pick up germs. Keep kids healthy with a daily multivitamin, plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and lots of sleep. Regular exercise is also an immunity booster, so encourage kids to get active.

Adapt to new school resources. Families aren’t the only ones getting ready for back to school. Districts are incorporating the latest tech into classroom learning.

Such tools include Casio LampFree Projectors, an ecofriendly technology that gives educators the ability to control the projector from a smartphone or tablet, expanding their ability to create and deliver dynamic lesson plans.

Make Rosé your go-to wine this summer with these food pairings (StatePoint) Whether you’re enjoying a sundrenched brunch with family or hosting an elaborate dinner party for friends, you’ll need a goto wine for such festive gatherings, and a chilled rosé is a refreshing choice in the summer months.

Enjoyable on its own, you can elevate the experience by picking a delicious, affordable bottle and preparing food pairings to match.

To help you host, Sommelier Chantelle Pabros recommends the floral and fruity Louis Jadot Rosé 2017 ($13.99), -- from the number one French wine in America -- for its fresh red currant and raspberry fruit character. Serve it chilled alongside the following dishes:

easily with the fruity nose of the rosé, and because the casserole is so dense -- filled with sweet bready baked pain perdu -- it needs a refreshing acidity and freshness that the rosé delivers.

• Grilled Asparagus and Peaches: Season with salt, black Tellicherry pepper, chili flakes and lemon. Next, break open a few pieces of burrata.

• Tomato Bacon Focaccia: Soft, spongey and airy, brush the focaccia with extra virgin olive oil, then top with Maldon salt. Use the ripest tomatoes available, baked with crispy bacon. The acidity of the ripe luscious local tomatoes is an effortless pairing with rosé. The dryness of the wine breaks through the savory, fatty, and salty bacon and cleans the palate.

• Baked French Toast Casserole: Made with baguettes, brown sugar, peaches, nectarines, apricots and blackberries and topped with fresh basil, this is a brunch classic in which the aromatics of the baked French toast go head to head with • Chocolate and Peanut Butter Ice Cream the aromatics of the rosé. The sweet baked stone Sandwiches: Keep the wine flowing all the way fruit aromas and fragrant fresh basil intertwine through dessert. The bright acidity of the wine

cuts through the creamy vanilla ice cream and the richness of the soft chewy peanut butter cookies.

Like bitters in a craft cocktail, the chocolate coating ties it all together, playing off of the wild strawberry notes. The texture of the wine has a mousse-like creaminess and a vibrant all-encompassing finish that will leave you wanting more.

In the mood for something else? Consider the crisp, fruit-forward Jadot Beaujolais-Villages (SRP: $13.99) alongside light red meats and grilled or roasted white meats, or enjoy the floral, apple and citrus aromas of Macon-Villages (SRP: $14.99) with poultry, shellfish, grilled swordfish and salads.

With a go-to wine and thoughtful food pairings, you can turn every gathering this summer into a reason to celebrate.

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Flowery Mount Baptist House of Prayer 390 / 391 Dexter Ave Bapt. Ctr. Steward Academy 219 / 434 New Mt Zion MBC 435 Bates Academy 223 / 243 / 257 Northwest Act Center 236 / 245 Oak Grove AME Church 226 Gospel Tabernacle 230 / 255 Gtr. Emmanuel 229 / 232 / 233 / 234 / 235 FLICS School 247 / 294 Messiah Baptist Ch. 256 Bagley School 258 / 259 / 260 Unity Temple of Faith 241 / 242 Gtr. Mitchell Church 246 Randolph Tech 249 / 250 J R King School 252/253/318/380/490 Coleman Young Sch. 322 / 392 Wright School 262 Detroit Service learning Academy 265 / 266 / 267 / 272 Greater Grace Temple 271 / 274 Crowell Rec. Center 269 / 270 / 273 / 301 / 304 Henry Ford H S 276 / 281 / 286 Cambridge Towers 280 Wayne County Comm College 279 / 283 / 284 / 305 / 307 Calvary Presb Ch 287 St Schol Activity Bldg 297 / 313 Bow School 290/291 /292/293/296 Chase Library Winans Rutherford Academy 314 Amazing Grace International 300 Gompers Elementary School 325 / 350 / 354 / 501 Christ. Fell. Of Love 303 Mt Vernon Bpt Ch N Rosedale Pk Comm 310 Cooke School 495 New St Paul Tab 312 St Timothy Unt Meth 316 / 317 Burns Elementary School 320 / 321 / 357 / 358 Edison School 324 Chaney Library Comm and Media Arts HS 328 / 329 Boys & Girls Club I 375 Second Grace Ch. 332 / 347 Dixon Acad 339 / 341 / 342 / 343 Fire Station 55 St. Peter And Paul Bldg 336 / 340 St Thomas Aquinas 338 / 355 Don Bosco Hall 345 / 346 / 348 Mann School 363 Citadel of Praise Leland Miss Baptist Church 353 Christ Temple Baptist Church 393 / 394 / 404 Dossin Elementary School 378 / 379 Gethsemane Church 361 / 362 Henderson Upper School 366 / 369 / 372 / 373 / 374 Faith Redemption Center 367 / 368 Northwest Church of Christ 371 / 408 Wm. Ford Mem. Ch 377 Adam Butzel Rec Center 382 / 383 / 396 / 397 Christland M. B. C. 385 Fitzgerald School 388 / 403 Northwest Unity Church 402 Noble School 398 / 400 / 401 Keiden School 428 St John Ch 411 / 414 Mackenzie Elem-Mid School 407 / 409 / 410 / 412 / 415 St Mark COGIC Greater Mt Tabor Ch 417 Meditation MBC Tabernacle Bpt Ch 448 / 449 / 453 Celestial Church Of Christ 421 Unity Baptist Church True Love Baptist Church Fire Station 22 Priest School 481 Greater New Jerus Ch 427 St Paul Ame Zion Ch 432 Boys & Girls Clubs II 431 / 446 Central High School 436 / 439 New Bethel Bpt Ch New Paradigm Glazer Northwestern High School 443 West Side Unity Ch 451 Roy A Allen Sen Ctr St Stephen AME Ch 454 Holy Cross Bapt. Ch. 456 Carter Metro Ch 459 / 469 Frederick Douglass Academy 464 / 465 / 467 Our Lady Qn of Angels 477 / 478 / 479 Western HS School 463 / 470 / 471 / 475 / 476 / 480 Zion Chapel Of Christ 468 Burton Int Acad Clemente, Roberto Academy People’s Community Services 474 / 487 S Westrn Ch Of God 483 / 486 Mark Twain 485 Bennett Elementary School 489 Calvary Baptist Church 494 University Prep Science & Math High School Coleman Young Rec. N. Amer. Indian Ctr.

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13603 Linwood 16520 Wyoming 3350 W Davison 13120 Wildemere 2201 Elmhurst 19701 Wyoming 18100 Meyers 19801 Cherrylawn Street 19371 Greenfield Road 19161 Schaefer 6501 W Outer Drive 8100 W Seven Mile 8100 Curtis 17376 Wyoming 13737 Curtis 17101 Hubbell 15850 Strathmoor 15771 Hubbell 19299 Berg Rd 21605 W. Seven Mile 23500 W. Seven Mile 16630 Lahser 20000 Evergreen 19101 Evergreen 8200 W Outer Drive 19125 Greenview 17351 Southfield Rd 19801 Prevost 17731 W Seven Mile Rd 16411 Curtis 24699 Grand River Ave. 14450 Burt Rd. 22400 Grand River 15125 Burt Road 18445 Scarsdale 18800 Puritan 15340 Southfield 15888 Archdale 14350 Terry Street 17045 Grand River 16101 Grand River 14771 Mansfield Street 16500 Tireman St 18700 Joy Rd. 8401 Trinity 18140 Joy 7718 Westwood 5780 Evergreen 19321 W Chicago 19625 Elmira 20280 Lyndon 22420 Fenkell Street 10628 Plymouth Road 16650 Glendale Street 17701 Glendale 16101 Chicago 15727 Plymouth 5151 Oakman 16400 W. Warren 10500 Lyndon 12833 Puritan 8145 Puritan 8345 Ellsworth 8646 Fullerton 4441 Collingwood 4950 Oakman 10147 West Chicago 13000 Joy Rd 7345 W Chicago 5841 Oregon 2080 W. Grand Blvd 7047 Tireman 7500 Tireman 8130 Tireman Street 6830 McGraw 7840 Wagner 12837 Dexter 11359 Dexter 4242 Collingwood 2425 Tuxedo 8430 Linwood 2001 Labelle 2200 W. Grand Blvd 4727 Joy Rd 4924 Joy Rd 6000 Stanford 6220 Linwood 1510-12 W. Grand Blvd.

2001 W Warren 4200 Martin 1500 Scotten 3000 24th St 2001 Martin Luther King 1551 Beard 420 South Leigh Street 3032 S Fort St 12800 Visger 2111 Mullane Street 1000 Robert Brady Dr 2664 Franklin St 2751 Robert Brady Drive 22720 Plymouth

At Davidson E of Livernois S of Fenkell At Dexter S of Davison E of Dexter W of 12th Street S of Davison S of W 8 Mile W of Livernois At Curtis At Pembroke At Vassar W Seven Mile At Hubbell W of Livernois W of Livernois N of W McNichols W of James Couzens Hwy At W Outer Drive S of Puritan W of Schaefer S of Fenkell W of Meyers W of Lasher N of W 7 Mile At Lahser Btwn Berg & Shiawassee S of W McNichols Btwn Trojan & Fargo At W Seven Mile At Southfield W of Southfield at W 7 Mile at Outer Drive W of Greenfield N of W 7 Mile E of Southfield Rd W of Greenfield N of W McNichols At Salem St At Lyndon Btwn Lahser & Telegraph W of Evergreen S of Fenkell S of Puritan W of Southfield W of Southfield N of Grand River At Grand River E of Southfield at Puritan Between Lyndon & lntervale At Southfield W of Greenfield At Grand River Btwn Asbury Park & Woodmont Btwn Evergreen & Southfield Fwy Btwn Joy Rd & Tireman at Southfield South Of Tireman Btwn Warren & Ford Rd E of Evergreen W of Evergreen S of Plymouth N of Schoolcraft W of Evergreen Btwn Telegraph & Lahser At Meyers Near Schoolcraft At Southfield Btwn Mettetal & St Marys Btwn Greenfield And Southfield At Wyoming E of Southfield Near Meyers W of James Couzens Hwy W of Livernois S of Fenkell E of Wyoming E of Meyers N of Plymouth Btwn Broadstreet & Dexter Ave S of Chicago Btwn Chicago And Joy Rd Near Meyers Near Livernois N of Tireman E of Livernois Btwn Grand River & Lawton S Of Tireman W of Livernois Near Livernois W of Livernois W of Livernois N of McGraw S of Davison N of Joy Road Near Broadstreet At Linwood N of W Grand Blvd Btwn Linwood and 12th Btwn Lawton & Grand River E of Grand River W of Dexter W of Grand River N of Tireman S of W Grand Blvd At W Warren Btwn Rosa Parks & 14th S of Michigan W of Livernois Btwn Bagly & Porter N of Michigan W of Jeffries Fwy Btwn Rosa Parks & Wabash At Chatfield At Lyon Fort Street at Francis At Fort St Near W Vernor At McDougall At Chene N of Lafayette W of Evergreen

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