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Late Thursday night, Sept. 14, a historic moment unfolded in American labor relations as the United Auto Workers (UAW) By Governor Gretchen Whitmer union initiated a strike against GUEST Ford, CONTRIBUTOR General Motors (GM), and Stellantis. For the first time, Over the past eight years, I’ve had the chance the union took simultaneous to travel to every county in Michigan and meet action against all three major Depeople from all walks of life. I’ve heard what troit-based automakers. The action people are excited about and what they want to involves approximately 13,000 see changed. I’ve met people who agree with me UAW members in assembly plants and plenty who don’t. We don’t all have to agree. across Michigan, Ohio, and MisBut everyone should have the same opportunity souri, who walked off their jobs BybeEbony JJ Curry to heard, and this November, you can. after existing labor contracts exSENIOR REPORTER If you’re eligible pired at 11:59 p.m. to vote, you have a say in what happens in your community, who repShortly before midnight on of talent, determinan you, a breathtaking celebration resents and the direction you want our state Sept. 14, GM released a statement tion, and the unyielding Black to go. That is the most powerfulspirit thing of about ourexcellence, expressing disappointment with the Michigan Chronicle marked its 10th Annual democracy. the strike action,40despite 40 Under event offering Thursday evening. This year’s what termed anin“unprecedented soirée,it drenched the theme “All Black Everything with economic package” that included Gold Accents,” transcended expectations and essentialhistoric wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence

troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. their city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundoring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the creative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s cle’s Finally Friday, the night was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentof Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making and selling clothes as a kid The evening sparkled with a golden promise as we and I always knew that I would have a business, but I never knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, The DPD celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks Chief James Says Increased nonprofit model placesWhite community benefit at the heart By Jeremy Allen take a lot of pride in the fact that our business rep-of the project’s stated mission, creating a framework intended of life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and EXECUTIVE vi- so I EDITOR Violence sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and resents our city’s pride.” to keep the Police propertyPresence working for Culled Detroiters long after the reTimothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was is complete. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to protect For generations of Black Detroiters, the Renaissance Center development By Andre Ash the and landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in DeDannis Mitchell, Director of Community Engagement free fair elections. We’ve expanded opportuhas represented the city’s ambition, resilience and determi- at Mayor Mary Sheffield, who’s been championing the comDIGITAL ness district that had been the lifeblood ofANCHOR towards mending wounds inflicted on troit expressed but also disappointment exemplified transformative impact Malow. Ebony JJ Curry nities to register to vote, madethe itin easier forBy MichnationBarton to build a future on its own terms. Rising along the munity benefit model since she wasthe a city councilmember, said also Black Detroiters and restoring a sense of city’s bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. iganders serving overseas and their families to REPORTER “It is the so important recognize are youngthe pledge is a significant expression of confidence Detroit River, five-tower to complex hasthat beenthere the defining SENIOR in the a statement, saying the company A stringlonging of shootings that wasinso callously torn away in It’s time, a that history marred pain, injusparticipate, and clerksa more to “Together wegiven have created social,time environmental, leaders many born feature of the across skylinethe and,country, at the same a are symbol ofhere thebyinfuture. immediately went intolocal contingenGreektown in mid-April left the past. For manyLindDetroiters, 375, or city tice, and economic than process absentee ballots. We’ve bees,” invested in Jackson. elecand financial impact through said I represent our nationally and I devastation. tell people, More visionDetroit. that Interstate helped shape modern Detroit. cy mode to protect its operations. “What Dan Gilbert is announcing is truly historic,” both visitors and residents of today I-375, has long been just another stretch of The I-375 Boulevard Project is about more – sey followed that sentimentand with, “It is through our local tion security, cybersecurity, modern voting 130,000 residents, primarily Black, were ‘Yea I’m a D-girl I’m from the west-side of Detroit,’” Now, a $1 billion pledge from Dan Gilbert is creating an op- Sheffield said. “Fordowntown Dan to make a billion-dollar investment The UAW has branded the inthis bustling desurban highway, artery connectthan just correcting historical injustices; it’s – partnerships and collaborative efforts that we exist portunity ina concrete equipment. And we’ve protected the clerks and Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, to write a new chapter in that story – one that could and to guarantee that One only of thethese city and its people can benefit dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tination inabout awe. ing different parts ofto the city. To some, it’s redefining the future. Ithiswill connect overworkers 28 pluswho locations managing the health of 4.5 milpoll make our elections possible. have experiences within an industry that not many of generational wealth was obliterated, and a bring new life to the riverfront while creating opportunities truly shows the depth of his generosity and of commitment Strike,” focusing on specific plants shootings downtown tragically Detroit claimedto surrounding neighbormere convenience; to others, it’sentrepreneurs an unre- of thriving lion honeybees – humbly speaking ourashould movement has us, specifically women color, have the opportunity community was torntoasunder. The Steps like matter because everyone for Detroit families, and future generations. to Detroit.” within eachthis automaker. UAW the life of a popular and the be- gap that was placed upon markable part of their daily in commute. inspired locally, nationally, even internationengage and I’veHowbeen thewounds youngest personby in the room, inflicted I-375 tran- hoods, bridging be able toothers cast their full and confidence. President Shawn Fainballot stated,with “This Gilbert,far founder and chairman of Rocket Companies andrun deep, The redevelopment also carries the potential to create thouloved security guard followever, there’s a deeper, more troubling the city decades ago. ally to take on similar missions.” the only Black person in the room, and the only Sistah in scending the physical barrier of sands a freeway to Protecting thekeep rightthe to vote is an ongoing fight, strategy will companies Bedrock, announced Oct. 19 that he would contribute apof jobs. Project projections call for more than 8,000 ing a dispute with a patron. beneath the of this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate thesoul importance penetrate the very of Black Detroiters. Today, the2,600 resurgence of Paradise Valley Detroit a pioneering organization founded by surface and right now, we’re seeing efforts at the story federal guessing. ItHives, will give our nationproximately $1pain, billion in development capital to establish a local construction jobs and permanent positions. Over The male suspect allegedly ordinary freeway—a story of displaceof showing up, giving chances when others won’t, and stands as a testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban beelevel that threaten to make it harder for AmeriThis painful legacy can be traced back al negotiators maximum leverage nonprofit organization that will redevelop, own and operate 30 years, the development is expected to generate an estimated shot the guard before fleeing and theCity. lastingbeing impactpersistent.” on Black DetroiAs a trailblazing Blackinterstate woman thrivspirit ofhis Black Detroiters the enduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods in ment, the Motor cans to participate in our democracy. to the nation’s highway program and flexibility in bargaining. And the Renaissance Center and the surrounding 35-acre east riv$301.5 direct fiscal benefits for and Detroit, along with themillion scene, in while female ters. issues like ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her to connect legacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not only addresses critical of 1956—a program that aimed Theneed current has sown conif we to goadministration all out, we will. erfront district. $3.03companion billion in projected spending. is accusedvisitor of conto country fortifying the connections The tale begins inunwavering what is nowcommitment Lafayette the once aher vibrant Black businessenvironmental but also provides valuable DPDfor Chief James White fusion aboutis our elections, made irresponsible but often didhis so at theThose expense Everything onconservation the table.” Union cealing the trict, weapon bra. hub Thebetween commitment will not beDetroit’s repaid, and Gilbert and figures point toinan opportunity that reaches beyond businesses and communities is undePark, once known as Black Bottom—a neighes and culture, is experiencing a renaissance education and employment opportunities to Black Declaims of marginalized communities. In the case of leaders about have mail-in-voting, also indicated and thatpushed to use companies won’t receive any profits from the redevelopment. RenCen’s Construction, hospitality, retail, cultural These walls. incidents unfolded during an days. unseasonably borhood rooted in African-American culture I-375, it meant carving a path the that harkens back to its glory The deunreliable tools to check voters’ citizenship. additional plants could be targetthrough the Under the proposed structure, the nonprofit will use revenue programming and leading other activities connected to atraffic revitalized warm spring, to increased pedestrian and and history. Named after its dark, fertile struction of Black Bottom may have torn When eligiblewaves votersifare at risk of being wrongly ed in future negotiations heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregato cover operating costs, debt payments, reserves and neces- riverfront could create openings for workers, entrepreneurs heightened tensions in the densely populated downtown soil,conBlack Bottom flourished during the mid- tion, and perpetuating inequality. apart a thriving community, but the resolute flagged or targeted, it undermines the very remain stalled. sary reinvestment in the property. Any surplus will go toward and businesses throughout the city. area. 1900s, nurturing the dreams and aspirations determination of a new generation of entrefidence our elections depend on. We should be Fain clarified the union’s stratsupporting Detroiters and the broader community, like Gilbert For one to aptly recognize the harm For Detroit’s Black business community, the planned dediThe surge in crime and the influxisofreclaiming visitors tothat Deof prominent Detroiters like Coleman Young, preneurs and visionaries making it easier to vote, not creating egy: “I want to give a major shout- new hurdles has been committed to doing for caused years. by such projects, it is vitalcated to note that space for local small businesses is especially meaningful. troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the DeJoetheir Louis, and numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. or giving people reasons to question whether out to the thousands of members some the planners politicians behind The overall redevelopment is of valued at $2.2 and billion A waterfront destination that makes room for Detroit entretroit Police Department (DPD), catching them somewhat ends.de-But in the name of urban renewal in plan In the heart of Paradise Valley, Blackparticipation is welcome. Every eligible voter who are on the picket lines right those projects built them directly through and envisions a waterfront destination with affordable houspreneurs can help connect local talent and creativity with resioff guard. the we 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood was Housing Resource Helpline in serves a chance to make their voice heard, and owned businesses are not just flourishing now fightingAsh for all of us. The By Andre the heart vibrant,and populated communidedicatederased space for Detroit-based small of businesses 18 dents and visitors who come experience city.Police Desystematically ing, dismantled, from the response James White, Chief ofto Police for thethe Detroit cannot take that is right forapproach granted. but thriving, offering diverse services, prodto the challenges that Stand-Up Strike a new ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and also DIGITAL ANCHOR acres of programmed, publicly accessible civic space. project offers an opportunity to build on Detroit’s map, and replaced by a lifeless stretch of as- residents face in navigating the The partment, said: “We were caught somewhat flat-footed ucts, and experiences that pay homage to the know voting canoffeel like just to Istriking. Instead striking all another thing sometimes part of a direct toright replace For Black Detroiters, whose families andasbusinesses haveeffort long tradition of Black enterprise, from neighborhood storephalt. out the gate. Bypaving designthe we went the spring past while way forinto a prosperous complex system of housing seryou have to do on a very long list. We’ve all got plants at once, select locals will be or eliminate Black neighborhoods. Homelessness continues to helped build city’s identity across generations, the an- fronts and restaurants to cultural institutions and restaucreative deployment, whichFrom is less than the mid-summer deployWhile the residential areasthe bore the brunt future. jazz clubs to soul food vices. The helpline provides a work, and a million called onurban tobills, stand up about and walk out other things plaguekids, communities, with nouncement represents an opportunity to connect a majorof enduring But now, after decades the businesses that have kept communities connected through ment, and saw we say an uptick in violence that first of this demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, rants, the Black Press, and art galleries topesingle point of contact for people going on.and But voting the best way we get to on strike. This is our is generation’s families individuals grappling downtown investment with thescars people and neighborhoods riodsof of hope economic change. of I-375, there is a glimmer warm weekend.” its thriving business center, remained largely fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing seeking housing assistance and decide what comes next. So, on or before Novemanswer to the movement built with the challenges ofthat making that make theaters, Detroit home. on the horizon. Plans have been unveiled tothat theinto future of the riverfront rooted in to the Restaurants, clubs, and connects Chief White attributes violence inisGreektown life the very essence of what once made ber I –encourage everyone toofget outuntouched. to the them with the resources The fact our union sit-down strikescliends3rd, meet inthe today’s economic transform this once-divisive freeway into a of this “The Renaissance Center is a symbol of Detroit, and the rivcity’s history creating opportunities for residents makes this bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s a combination of weather conditions and a surge in popneighborhood a vibrant cultural epicenpolls cast VoteSept. for 1937. We toldyour the Bigstruggling 3 that they need. mate.and Whether it’sballot. tothe person youcommunity vision that seeks Gilbert to rightsaid the wrongs ofSheffield the ter. erfront is one of Detroit’s most treasured assets,” special, said. complex rose during the tenure together—were concenulation. It’sThe a resurgence that extends beyondof believe will domortgage the best job. Vote for theBlack issues 14 was the deadline and we meant Support for thebringing helpline comes meet monthly payments past while heralding a new era of inclusivity in the announcement. “We all share the goals of new former Mayor Coleman A. Young, Detroit’s first Black mayor, trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents the resurHe explained, “ We saw numbers downtown that we that matter to you. Andrental encourage it. gave the companies ourcosts eco- someone else the Gilbert Family Founda-who championed or We coping with soaring and community revitalization. life to the Renaissance Center, offrom building a thriving riverfront downtown investment at to a time when the ofshape African-American culture in the city. gence of a spirit that refuses be subdued. have not seen, ever. People are emerging from COVID to do the same. You have the power to nomic demands eight weeks ago tion, which has pledged $10 milin a housing market marked by for alloftofate, enjoy, and of maximizing community Fueledpositive by more than $100 million from Then, in a district cruel twist Hastings and there’s a feeling that we’re in a post-COVID era… Michigan’s future. That’s something worth celeand it took more than a month to Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal lion over three years to fund the shockingly high prices, a variety Seethe $1 BILLION PLEDGE A-2 to come the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Street, too, wasimpact.” obliterated a few years later, program. and with downtown andPage the brating and fighting for. get to the table.” III,venues representing District 7, reasons where Eastern Wayne Metro Commuof factors contribute to the growproject making way for the Julie construction of I-375. and other partners, this ambitious down withMarket all the resides, activities that going on, we saw told theare Michigan Chronicle, union is pushing for a comSchneider nity Action Agency manages the ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan Dunn to eco- of This marked the final blow, sealing the fate aims to create jobs, remove barriershundreds more people and, in particularly, young “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible to housed. of Black Bottom and signaling the beginning nomic growth, and reconnect the neighborfolks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” all Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access to the See INVESTMENT Page A-2 Historically, shelterspage have provided a temporary respite of the end for Paradise Valley, the Black busi- hood with the rest of Detroit. It is a Responding step See UAW STRIKE A2 swiftly to the surge in violence, DPD for those in need, often serving as the first or second option City’s various housing services, ensuring that residents in adjusted its deployment plans. Rather than waiting for need canBOARD easily find assistance. Hood. Both jurists have proven themselves as BY staying MICHIGAN CHRONICLE after exhausting alternatives like with friends or EDITORIAL mid-summer, they deployed officers in the spring itself principled, fair-minded defenders of the rule of family. Shelters offer a place to rest one’s head and a warm “The city and its partners offer a lot of great services to address the situation. Nov. 3, 2026, be defined historically in with their housing needs, but they don’t law, ensuring that our highest court remains a meal, albeit sometimes for extended periods. Forwill others, to help Detroiters by the people who took their soles to The rise in visitors the Greektown area is evident safeguard for toequality and fundamental rights being unhoused means living in Michigan cars or makeshift outdoor mean much if people don’t know how to access them,” said the polls. The future of our neighborhoods, our in data from Placer.ai, a location analytics company rather than a tool for partisan regression. settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners schools, ourMychael cultural touchstones, and our debecauseand of discrimination, but they specializing in visit trends demographic insights Lynzee and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, Shaping the Future: Detroit Public Schools The causes of homelessness By are as diverse and complex mocracy will be chosen at the ballot box. were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From JOURNALIST as the individuals experiencingMULTIMEDIA it. In response, the City of we now have a simple process to guide residents to the right Education is the was cornerstone of Black liberapeople doing some stuff. When May 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there were 1.3 million visits and Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housing resource and a growing number of programs to tion and to economic mobility. With 33 candidates did Black people start doing things 655,000 visitors Greektown, according to Placer.ai. the daysMID From of theTERM Greathelp MiELECTION vying for this theinDetroit Public Schools Communi“Providing services and high-quality housing to personsof Black them.” the these city? They started doing In the same period year, numbers increased to CHIC-CATION: gration when thousands ty visits District (DPSCD) Board of Education, clarity The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key things in this area in the 1800’s. 1.4 million and 670,000 visitors. With early voting underway and Election families flocked to Detroit in search A Detroit Girls’ Staycation is everything.InTo protect the ofthing Detroit’s pledging priority of the City of Detroit, said Julie Schneider, the 1800’s thefuture major that just around theDirector corner, theinvolves Michigan Chron- $500 million to support projects across ofDay jobs and a better life, to the pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract both at Casinoand Hotel youth, address the literacy crisis, and demand Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of MotorCity Detroit’s Housing Revitalization Department. they were doing in Detroit is they icle role Editorial a clear roadmap otal they Board playedhas in laid the out city’s residents and visitors, the police department has implerigorous institutional accountability, theagainst Michbeing a significant were the leaders in fight “This means focusing on building pipeline of sup-heritage, for thethe races and proposals that matter most to part of their contribution. cultural and musical mented various enforcement measures to the manage the inigan Chronicle endorses: slavery. The Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in portive housing and coordinating the Continuum of an inourwith community. Black Detroiters have left creased population. Notably, metal detectors have been Black prosperity – tackling the Black maternal Ms. placed Bessie throughout Harris for her irreplaceis the (Incumbent) rootGreektown in the city of deter Detroit recent with number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources such as the emergency delible mark on city. However, strategically to theto Federal crisis, closing wealth gaps, and expanding Here are the candidates who haveyears, earned ourthehealth able career-long administrative all ofclassroom this Black and innovation that you ly declining. In 2019, economic approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention proinendorsements recentand years, Detroit has expeillegal carrying of firearms. opportunity. in some of the most pivotal races Government Shutdown wisdom. see coming later.” housed and entered the City’s community response system. grams. It also means preserving andyear. expanding affordable rienced significant gentrification, this “We have strategically placed them at key points, “ To keep our elections secure and our adDr. Jameel for his multi-dimensional In 2021, about 5,687 ministration people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns about like Aretha Chief White explains. Smith It Musical has been alegends deterrent for some, innovative, we must elect Garlin Leading the State Forward: Benson & Gilchrist perspective as anIf educator, psychologist, and housing stability though comprehensive service of offerings the displacement long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and the According to the City of Detroit, since the start of the and some have tested it. you are legally carrying a Gilchrist as Secretary of State. Bringing an enfor Detroiters? the executive level, needs batparent. available through the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine BlackAtresidents. Similar to a Michigan setting Motown sound emerged from Defiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re gineer’s eye for systematic problem-solving and tle-tested leaders who know how to make govand Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black his 20-year commitment to troit,for providing a soundtrack for the historic legacy as Michigan’s first Black lieu- Terry Whitfield ernment are work for working-class families and aHOMELESSNESS DAYLIGHT See COMBAT page A2 See POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters reclaiming their place youth advocacy, attendance strategies, recivil rights movement and and inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit tenant governor, Gilchrist is uniquely equipped our despite civil rights. SAVING inprotect the city, the challenges ing generations. Motown Records, to modernize state services and rebuild public source auditing. TIME For Governor of Michigan, the choice is clear: posed by gentrification. founded Berry was not Jonesbyfor herGordy deep Jr., experience trust, carrying forward the visionary tradition Dr. Theodore Jocelyn As Secretary of State, andBenson west sides. Over time, these H. long after our current phase of gena record but a symbol of across policy,just social work,label and district adminisDuringBenson. the Great Migration, of pioneers like Richard Austin. transformed notoriously bureaucrabecame centers of trification. Black excellence and empowerment. tration. thousands of aBlack familiessluggish from neighborhoods Protecting Our Highest Court cy South into acame customer-first and has consisBlack culture and entrepreneurship. “Black people were coming to Dethe to Detroit agency in search However, as Detroit facedterm, ecoMoore for the two-year partial The scales justice troit touchbecause every corner of Aliyawere tently stood up for democratic access. While her According to Historian ofJamon Black churches of jobs in the booming automobile nomicofdecline and population loss bringing 13 years fierce grassroots parent addaily lives, making nonpartisan Supreme opponentDespite champions that lean on trickJordon Black our resilience in the city the here, black schools were vocacy. here, and in the late 20th century, many industry. facingpolicies discriminaCourt race vital. We urge voters to re-elect le-down economics and siphons public school roots the that QR extend far before the Up its was BlackDigital businesses here,” said Code to Sign forand the Daily Newsletter tion and segregation, they built vi- hasScan $2.00 MIDTERM Page A2 A-2 Justice Cavanagh Justice funds, Benson brings a city’s concrete for Chiefand Great Migration willMegan persist Jordon. “They wereNoah coming ofSee course brant communities on the east blueprint $1.00 SeeELECTIONS LEGACY page

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For Bedrock will provide project manageThe RenCen is part of Detroit’salley’ story, and spend ductive choice is one ofservices to the nonprofit at no illegal aborgotiable. Facing historic our power to keep aborment community organizations, it could Defending Culture: shaped by generations of residents freedom. As Michigan including infrastructure hurdles, poption legal in Michigan, tion practices, cost. additional settings for cultural Save The Wright Museum who have continuedmakes to imagine what create Moreover, officials work to ensure self-abortions. ulation shifts, and economand if SCOTUS events and public programming. GM President Mark Reuss said the their city could become. Our history is under con- ic recovery, the city cannot that impossible, we will African American women each woman who finds new organization builds on the compaThecolor, visionwho also aligns within Detroit’s herself the position to stant threat of erasure, and afford on-the-job training. new visionwecreates to and women of do The everything can room ny’s work along the riverfront. continued efforts to strengthen itsaccess con- to choose has care it is up to us to protect it. Mayor Glenda McDonald already have a long-stocarry that story forward through to ensure our patients nection the river.without The city’s theriverthreat of legal “Dan Gilbert has played an essen- On Nov. 3, voters in Wayne has delivered monumental ried history withtoaccess public spaces, programming can access thecultural care they front has for wonder action, place many tial role in the continued revitalization and Oakland counties face a results during her first term and the inclusion in become medi- a gathering and opportunities to recognize need.” residents and visitors, and the RenCen of Detroit and its downtown, and this monumental civic test: the –eliminating a staggering people and communities that helped redevelopment couldThe extendhealth that expenew organization is the latest example Southeast Michigan Public $58 million in debt, securcommittee islature adopts it. build Detroit. rience along the east riverfront withreviewing of his deep and lasting commitment to Historical Museum Author- ing $100 million for critical Increase school fund- recommends Residents have already offered new amenities and open space. our city,” to Reuss said. ity Proposal. A modest 0.2- water infrastructure uping:can Statutory changes to state licensure policies ideas for how the redevelopment From page A-1 address the barriers that Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony, mill assessment –roughly 20 grades, demolishing dozens The nonprofit’s formation and adincrease the School Aid contribute to the city’s future. The corporate have Fund Black psychologists face details about its operations cents per $1,000 of taxable of blighted properties, and president of least the Detroit Branch of the ditional by at Chronicle boards detailed toproposals fromrevenue more diverseNeighborhood representa- Advisory in the obtaining licensure in NAACP, will serve on nonprofit’s $3.6 billion and establish are expected to be announced as the value, or about $30 a year cutting homicides by 70%. the project’s tion andmeetings pass theearlier legislaboard andMichigan. help recruit a di- process moves forward. Its stated mis- on a $300,000 home – is To keep this hard-earned a permanent weighted Council this fall, in- inaugural tion. verse group of on directors.Ensure Bill Emerson, based equitable siondisis to operate the property for civic all it takes to safeguard the momentum rolling, Highcluding investments in housingfunding stabili- formula former CEO of Rocket Companies, will student and community Better collection and tribution of state health betterment, with any surplus proceeds Charles H. Wright Museum land Park should re-elect ty, local hiring, small-business growth, needs universal pre-board serve on the as theEnsure organiza-all directed analysis criminal funds: Michi- toward Detroiters and the of African American His- Mayor Glenda McDonald. workforceoftraining andjusDetroit’s cul- andalso tice data: BLAC recom- school (0-3). tion takes shape. gan communities with a tory, alongside the Detroit Don’t Sit This One Out community. tural history. mends data collection significant Black popuReject censorship in Anthony sees the announcement as For Black Detroiters, the signifi- Historical and Dossin Great The recommendations included a Your ballot is your and professional analy- history instruction: lation receive En-to establish an opportunity a lasting adequate cance of the announcement lies in the Lakes museums. This 10- voice, your armor, and your proposed $7.5 million Community sis be initiated with the couraginglegacy Gov. for Whitmer Detroit. funds to address mental possibilities it creates: new opportuni- year millage guarantees power. From the top of the Wealth and of Anti-Displacement assistance our Attor- toFund, health issues. ensure the goal for “The day has come and a new era ties for local businesses, pathways to free general admission for ticket to local school boards $3 million in small-business grants ney General, Michigan Michigan schools should Protecting Blackemployment, voting public spaces for fami- county residents, protects and cultural preservation, has Anthony said. “The Iconic and $6 million for skilled-labor trainCommission on Law be history begun,” instruction rights: Urge state officials Renaissance Center will serve as a lies and a chance to preserve the histo- priceless archives, and en- the choices we make on ing and apprenticeship programs. Enforcement Standards that is presented by pro- to remain vigilant in the sures future generations see Nov. 3 will shape generamarker now reimagined and ry that makes Detroit distinct. The council Association also called for the proj- historic (MCOLES), fessionals with the sub- fight against schemes to themselves in world-class tions to come. Do not let reinvented into what I like to call ReThe Renaissance Center has long ect Michigan to recognize Black Bottom, Para-matter expertise, of Prosecutors ject disenfranchise Michigannaissance and other the stakeholders been a symbol of Detroit’s ability to spaces. Vote YES on Nov. 3 someone else write the story dise Valley, Underground Railroad pedagogical skills,II.” and ders of color. to save The Wright. of your community. to His participation andcollaborate, Coleman A. collect Young’sand legacy.judgment These necessary to brings an import- dream big. Its next chapter offers an “BLAC members have Proven Leadership in analyze data strategically. Black civic voice into the organizaopportunity to connect that ambition are important pieces of Detroit present history ant Make a plan, check your complex inforhard to identify founding stagesworked as the nonprofit with the people whose lives, work and Highland Park that can help future generations un- totion’s registration, bring a friend, students that Ban no-knock war- mation theand needs of the culture Black continue to define the city. developsinits provleadership communiderstand the communities, In Highland Park, mu- and vote. are grounded rants: Urging the Housebusinesses Government Operations able facts and add to the community and we feel Committee to hold hear- understanding of mod- these recommendations will provide a solid first ings on HB 5013 and other ern-day America. step towards breaking legislation that would ban Increase mental health or limit the use of no- supports for the Black down barriers in educaknock or quick knock community: Recommend- tion, community safety, health and business,” warrants, and urging the right here in Detroit’s rich civil By Michigan Chronicle Editorial ingBoard Michigan shaped set a goal said BLAC Co-Chair Dr. state legislature to pass of increasing the rights and legal legacy. He ensures that our number Donna L. Bell. This election cycle has heavily meaningful reform andfocused stories, our struggles, and our pursuit of of Black mental health on the races governortoand service U.S. Senate. willin hold a viradvise Gov. for Whitmer fairness are never BLAC forgotten the halls of providers by 20% And the rightfully so.the Those sign bill after leg- offices each matter year overLansing. five years. tual town hall meeting deeply to our daily lives. But there’s anothto discuss policyChief recWe are equally proud toits endorse er critical part of the ballot that has flown Justice Megan Cavanagh ommendations Thursfor theon Michigan mostly under the radar statewide. That’s Supreme Court. day, May 12 at 4 p.m. Join Chief Justice Cavanagh the nonpartisan Michigan Supreme Court has spent her tenure BLAC and a virtual audion the court fighting people believe that they From page A-1 race, which serves to elect theneed judgestowho in discussing the for to themselves ensure that ence Michigan’s judicial system the chancellor embraces. will serve as the ultimate arbiters of our recommendations to supand others to works live better effectively and fairly for every single port the Black communirights, our safety, our freedom. “I think of and transforlives.” resident. ty. For Black Detroiters, cycle mational leadership asthis a election Her leadership has been defined by an “Chancellor Ivery is carries immense weight. Our courts write thoughtful approach that BLAC is housed in the unwavering commitment to expanding a true transformational the rulespeople that govern labor leader protections, causes to change Michigan Department of to justice, supporting problem-solvand anaccess outstandvoting access, andtheneighborhood safety,who but also causes sys- ing CEO, Labor and Economic Opingisand treatment courts, and protecting more meaning we can’t afford to leave ourworthy high- ofvulnerable tems and circumstancportunity. Members repthan the CEO of children and families. She underest court chance or voter the fatigue. es they toare operating resentcourt many professional YearToo Awardstands he just re-a strong that extends beyond many including in to voters changereach too,”theIvory ceived, “ said Prof. James backgrounds, handing down rulings nonpartisan section of law,tower. public said. “TransformationC. Mays, who teaches economics, from an ivory Its the change ballot and experi- just entrepreneurship health and al doesn’t Know your voting rights. and safety, purpose is to burst wellopen and ence people drop-off, toleaving ask do cer- supply chain manage- ness, thearts doors of culture justice toand evMake a plan. Be a voter. They leverage their foundational tain things; itdecisions asks them ment at WCCCD’s Corpo- media. eryone. and expertise to chance. change their view of rate College. “In his 27 experiences Her dedication to make recommendawhat’s possible Resources like and Jus- ex- years at WCCCD, Dr. Ivery to safeguarding our funto the governor on cites them drive that has elevated WCCCD to tions tice for All to highlight damental freedoms, reissues affecting change together because become nationally recog- critical how crucial it is to keep productive rights, and Black community. they believe accountthat what nized for excellence and theconstitutional our judiciary protecthey’re doing willand create innovation and preparing able, transparent, To more her about tionslearn has made an positive for everyour students profession- BLAC entirely change grounded in and this upcoming indispensable pillar of one. entire ally and personally to do event, visitonwww.michithe realThat’s lives ofhow workfairness our state’s great things in the world.” gan.gov/BLAC. systems change ing families. Whenbecause we highest court. She conlook for judges who understand the heavy sistently demonstrates that judicial integhuman impact of their legal rulings, we find rity means protecting the rights of all citileaders whose track records speak volumes zens, regardless of their background or zip about their integrity. code. That is why the Michigan Chronicle When we think about the makeup of our is proud to enthusiastically endorse Jus- Supreme Court today, we are reminded of tice Noah Hood for the Michigan Supreme the incredible strides we have made and Court. Justice Hood was appointed to the the trailblazers who paved the way. Just a seat by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in April couple of years ago, we witnessed history 2025, and is a true son of Detroit whose with the election and appointment of Justice personal and professional roots run deep in Kyra Harris Bolden, whose groundbreaking our local community. ascension to the bench broke barriers that From his days walking the halls of Cass had stood for generations. Technical High School as valedictorian to That historic moment showcased what his rigorous education at Yale and Harvard, happens when our community mobilizes, he has always carried a profound commit- organizes, and demands a judiciary that rement to excellence and public service. Yet flects the diverse beauty and brilliance of his exceptional legal brilliance has always Michigan. Re-electing champions like Jusbeen paired with a genuine, down-to-earth tice Noah Hood and Chief Justice Megan Caheart for everyday people. vanagh is the natural continuation of that He has served our community with dis- journey. tinction across every tier of the legal system, It ensures that our momentum toward from his impactful work as a federal prose- true equity and inclusion does not stall out, cutor to his time handling complex dockets but instead deepens and endures. We need on the bench. He always brings a sharp legal leaders on that bench who view justice as mind and an unshakeable moral compass a commitment to the people. And when to the courtroom, remembering that every the people’s rights are being threatened by case involves real human lives. people who want to reduce our rights across Here at the Michigan Chronicle, we have the board, it’s imperative that we show up long recognized his extraordinary impact and elect people who are dedicated to preand dedication to our region. Justice Hood serving those rights. has been proudly honored by our publicaThat’s what Justice Noah Hood and Chief PAID FOR BY PROMOTE THE VOTE FUND tion as a featured leader in our Power 50. Justice Megan Cavanagh represent. That’s Since Justice Hood has sat on the state’s why Michigan Chronicle proudly endorses highest court, he’s brought a perspective them.

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Pelotonia: Riding Toward a Future Without Cancer

“Every mile I ride is for the fighters, the survivors, those we’ve lost and the generations that follow,” said Huntington’s Yolanda Small. “Until cancer is no longer a part of anyone’s story, I’ll keep riding.” For one weekend every summer, Columbus, Ohio, becomes a sea of hope, determination and green jerseys. Thousands of riders, volunteers, survivors, caregivers and supporters gather for Pelotonia, one of the nation’s largest grassroots fundraising efforts dedicated entirely to cancer research. Founded in 2008, Pelotonia funds innovative cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Every rider, volunteer and donor participates with the same goal: to end cancer. Since 2009, Huntington col-

HOME FRONT leagues have supported that mission by riding, volunteering and fundraising, turning a shared commitment to ending cancer into action. Together, Team Huntington has now raised more than $55 million for Pelotonia, building on Huntington’s distinction as the organization’s largest all-time supporter. The milestone represents more than a fundraising total: It reflects Huntington’s commitment to investing in research that can turn scientific possibility into progress for patients and hope for families.

Huntington is deeply woven into the event’s identity. What participants often describe as the “sea of green” includes thousands of Huntington colleagues, family members, retirees and supporters riding and volunteering throughout the weekend. The organization has helped advance research in areas including early detection, precision medicine, immunotherapy, clinical trials and translational cancer research.

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T hat first ride changed me. “The miles became more

than a physical challenge; they became a symbol of perseverance, remembrance and purpose,” said Small. “Every rider had a story. Every mile represented someone fighting, someone surviving or someone we had lost.” Yolanda Small,

Huntington’s treasury management area sales manager in Detroit

Why Financial Planning Matters:

Inside Detroit’s Economic Outlook Breakfast

Detroit Celebrates Families at First-Ever

Rx Kids Baby Parade

The sound of strollers, laughter and excited families filled the streets as Detroit families gathered for the city’s first-ever Rx Kids Baby Parade on September 26 at Lasky Recreation Center. The festivity was part of Mayor Mary Sheffield’s inaugural Walk & Run for Wellness, bringing together parents, caregivers, community organizations and healthcare leaders to celebrate the growing impact of Rx Kids. The program provides direct financial support to moms and babies during pregnancy and infancy, helping families meet essential needs including baby supplies, housing, food, transportation and health care. The parade also brought a centuryold tradition to Detroit. Baby parades date back to 1918, when communities across the country held them as joyful reminders of the importance of healthy children. One of the campaign’s mottos was: “The health of the child is the power of the nation.” Rx Kids reimagined that tradition for today, celebrating babies and families as the program continues to gain national attention for its simple but powerful approach to supporting

families during one of the most financially challenging periods of life. “The research consistently shows us how critical the early months of a child’s life are to long-term health and development,” said Dr. Mona Hanna, director of Rx Kids and associate dean of public health at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. “When families have support during that window, we see impacts not only in financial well-being, but in maternal health, infant health and long-term outcomes for children.” To date, Rx Kids has reached more than 18,000 Michigan families, providing more than $67 million in direct support and helping give more than 15,000 babies a stronger start. That impact extends into communities across Michigan, where the program is boosting local economies and has helped create more than 1,200 jobs. Roughly 5,000 Detroit families and 4,000 babies have benefited from the program since it launched in

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Rx Kids program leaders and supporters meet with local mothers

Business leaders across Southeast Michigan are facing many of the same questions. Where are interest rates headed? How resilient are consumers? Is this the right time to invest, expand or wait? These were the discussion points at Huntington’s Southeast Michigan Economic Breakfast Outlook in September. The event brought together business owners, investors, advisors and community leaders from across the region to talk about economic trends in the market, ask questions and learn from one another’s experiences. Huntington Chief Investment Officer Marc Dizard served as the keynote speaker, sharing insights on inflation, consumer behavior, labor markets, investment trends and the broader economic environment. Dizard’s perspective comes from a deep understanding of the national economy and helping connect national trends to the decisions facing businesses and families in Huntington markets. Joining Dizard in hosting the event was Jacob Taylor, Huntington’s Private Bank region manager, who saw the event

as a great forum for community and business leaders to consider the current economic state of our market and talk about the future of their businesses and the region. Bringing people together around the issues shaping our economy helps everyone better understand the opportunities and decisions ahead,” said Taylor. “Huntington can play an important role by starting those conversations, listening to what matters locally and connecting clients and community leaders with the expertise they need to move forward.” Taylor and his team at Huntington help local leaders with milestone activities like business expansion, acquisitions and exits, retirement and succession planning – topics all business leaders should be thinking about and planning for, no matter the economic conditions. “Our role is helping people connect today’s decisions with long-term goals,” Taylor said. “Whether someone is leading a business, managing investments or planning for retirement, understanding the broader economic picture helps them prepare for what’s next.”

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Pelotonia

From page A-3 For Yolanda Small, Huntington’s treasury management area sales manager in Detroit, Pelotonia is personal. Both of Small’s parents were diagnosed with cancer at different points in their lives. Her father died from the disease in 2023, the same year she completed her first Pelotonia ride. At first, she signed up as a way to channel her grief into something meaningful. Instead, she experienced a community built on hope, resilience and an unwavering commitment to a future without cancer. “That first ride changed me. The miles became more than a physical challenge; they became a symbol of perseverance, remembrance and purpose,” said Small. “Every rider had a story. Every mile represented someone fighting, someone surviving or someone we had lost.” Small has returned the past four years to ride in honor of her father, in celebration of her mother’s strength and in support of the countless people and families who have been impacted by cancer. “Pelotonia was founded on the belief that ending cancer takes all of us. That belief keeps me coming back year after year.” Small’s participation reflects why so many Huntington colleagues ride: Every mile honors someone (left) and Boldiszar (right) celebrate Pelotonia’s affected by cancer while Small purpose together helping move lifesaving research forward. Riders from across the U.S. are inspired by the citywide support and, most importantly, by the people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Residents cheer from sidewalks and front yards, while survivors and patients encourage participants along the route, offering powerful reminders of who they are riding for. Small was just one of more than 300 Huntington colleagues from the bank’s southeast Michigan region to participate in this year’s ride. David Boldiszar, Huntington’s regional banking sales and service leader, spearheads the region’s Pelotonia efforts, bringing colleagues together to ride, volunteer and raise funds while helping ensure the region was represented throughout the weekend. Huntington colleagues and non-colleagues in the region helped raise more than $280,000. “This is the one event that brings all of Huntington together, demonstrating our commitment to both our community and the cause,” said Boldiszar. “We come together to support our community, and in turn, the community comes out to support us.” “My grandmother was the first person close to me whom I lost to cancer,” added Boldiszar. “During my first year riding, I saw a sign that read, ‘Thank you for giving us more time with our grandma!’ In that moment, I realized I was helping make a difference, and that is why I return every year.” For one weekend, thousands of individual stories become a shared commitment to honor those affected by cancer and help create a future in which fewer families experience that loss. For Huntington, that commitment continues beyond Ride Weekend through year-round fundraising, volunteerism and support for research focused on ending cancer. “Every pedal stroke is a reminder that progress is possible and that when we come together, we can make a difference,” said Small.

Rx Kids Baby Parade

From page A-3 Detroit in February 2026. This public-private partnership is made possible through support from community and corporate partners like Huntington Bank. “Detroit’s strength has always come from its families and from people working together to support one another,” said Gary Torgow, chairman of Huntington Bank. “Rx Kids carries that spirit forward by bringing public and private partners together to give parents greater stability and babies a stronger start. Huntington is honored to support this program.” “Families know exactly what they need,” Hanna said. “Our goal is simply to provide support at a time when babies are growing quickly, and parents are facing some of the greatest financial demands they’ll experience.” “Thousands of mothers have voluntarily shared what this program has meant to their families,” Hanna said. “They tell us the support helped them stay housed, pay for food, manage bills and feel less stress during a critical time in their lives. The parade celebrates those families and the futures they’re building.” For Detroit mothers and families, the program provides peace of mind during an important time. “The Rx Kids program has provided my family with relief,” Detroit mom Mercedesz Brown shared with Rx Kids. “As a first-time mom of twins, it tru-

ly is a blessing and came to Detroit at a perfect time. Because of Rx Kids, I have been able to set funds aside, pay bills and purchase things I need for my girls. With twins, everything is so much more expensive because it is doubled.” “The money came in handy right on time,” Rakiah Reives told Rx Kids. “You don’t have to jump through all the hoops. Sometimes when people are struggling, they’re already doing everything they can just to keep things together.” More than a celebration, Detroit’s first Rx Kids Baby Parade revived a century-old tradition with a renewed purpose: celebrating the love we feel for our babies and families and the shared commitment to giving every Rx Kids leaders, supporters and participants celebrate the event on stage baby a strong start.

Detroit’s Economic Outlook Breakfast

From page A-3 Three takeaways that Dizard and Taylor left attendees with were: 1. Keep short-term uncertainty in perspective. Economic conditions will continue to change, but major financial decisions should remain connected to long-term goals. A good plan gives people a framework for evaluating new information without reacting to every headline. 2. Consider personal, family and business priorities together. Retirement, succession, investments and business growth rarely exist in separate lanes. The strongest planning conversations look at how those priorities influence one another

and what each decision means for the future. 3. Use periods of change to ask better questions. Uncertainty can be a reason to pause and review assumptions. Are your plans still aligned with your goals? Are you prepared for different outcomes? Do the right family members, advisors and business leaders understand the plan? The event reinforced the value of taking time to step back, learn from others and look beyond any immediate uncertainty. While economic conditions will continue to evolve, regular, thoughtful financial planning is key to the success of businesses, individuals and families.

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Is Now a Good Time to Start a Business? By Mark S. Lee CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

I’m often asked when the right time is to start a business and whether, given the various economic headwinds we’re facing, now is the right time to take the leap. Starting a business is exciting, but it also comes with a big question: Is now the right time to take the leap? With economic uncertainty, changing consumer spending habits and the cost of doing business weighing on entrepreneurs, it’s understandable to hesitate. Should you move forward with your idea, or wait until conditions improve? The answer is that you don’t need a perfect economy to start a business. You need a viable Mark S. Lee idea, a clear understanding of your customers and a financial plan that prepares you for uncertainty. Opportunity Starts with a Need Economic challenges can create real obstacles for new businesses. Consumers may become more selective about spending, operating costs can eat into profits, and securing financing may be difficult. But challenges don’t eliminate opportunity. Businesses that help customers save money, solve everyday problems, or operate more efficiently can meet important needs in almost any economic environment. The key is identifying a problem people are willing to pay you to solve. Before investing your money, ask yourself three questions: What need does my business address? Who are my customers? And why would they choose my product or service over the competition? An exciting idea is a starting point, not proof of demand. Research your market, study competitors, and talk with potential customers before making a major financial commitment. Follow the Numbers, Not Just Your Passion Passion can motivate you to launch, but financial discipline helps keep a business running. One common mistake new entrepreneurs make is underestimating startup expenses and overestimating how quickly revenue will arrive. Before opening your doors, calculate your initial investment, monthly operating costs, projected sales and break-even point. Account for insurance, taxes, licenses, marketing, technology, and other expenses that can easily be overlooked. Then ask a critical question: Can I keep this business operating if sales take longer than expected to develop? Develop a conservative cashflow forecast and determine how much working capital you need. Remember, revenue isn’t profit, and even a profitable business can experience cash shortages if customers pay late or expenses come due before income arrives. A realistic financial plan helps you understand not only what success could look like, but also what happens if things don’t go according to plan. Start Small Before Going All In Starting a business doesn’t necessarily mean quitting your job, taking on substantial debt or signing a long-term commercial lease. Depending on the business, you may be able to test your idea while maintaining your current income. A consultant can pursue an initial client before renting office space. A product entrepreneur can test demand with a limited production run. A service provider can build a customer base before hiring employees. The goal is to validate demand before committing more money. Talk to prospective customers, test your pricing and look for evidence that people are willing to pay for your offering. A paid pilot, initial order or signed agreement can provide stronger evidence than compliments from friends and family. For businesses requiring significant upfront investment, careful market research, financing analysis and customer commitments become even more important. Protect Your Personal Finances Entrepreneurship can create wealth and independence, but it can also put pressure on household finances. Before taking the leap, evaluate your savings, existing debt, monthly obligations and ability to manage a period of reduced

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Dark Money Group Ad Highlights Black-Arab Tensions in Detroit By Sam Robinson SENIOR REPORTER

A dark money group that ran digital ads against progressive Democrats during the primary cycle is now spending against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the general election. “Abdul El-Sayed doesn’t care about the Black community,” reads the caption of the digital ad from the National Empowering Black America PAC. Republicans in Michigan are hoping existing tensions between some Black and Arab Americans cause reliable Democratic voters to sit out of the U.S. Senate race. Both campaigns have spent a significant amount of time in Detroit targeting residents in the city which represents the state’s largest bloc of voters. El-Sayed will need much of the 66% of Detroit voters who voted for U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in the primary election to defeat former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. While Black voters have for decades represented the most powerful group of the Democratic Party, the party’s left-wing won key primaries at the Michigan Democratic Party convention in April, and defeated Stevens, the more moderate candidate, in the August primary. The Empowering Black America group’s digital ad seen on Facebook this week is the latest example of how political operatives are exploiting racial tensions to oppose El-Sayed’s campaign. The National Empowering Black America PAC has clear connections to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to reporting from Jewish Currents, a left-wing American Jewish publication. Its leaders include one current AIPAC national council member and a former top AIPAC official, the publication reports. The group spent at least $30,000 on ads against Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian American incumbent who is facing two primary challengers in Michigan, public records show. Ads against Tlaib during the primary cycle claim she was responsible for Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 election because Tlaib declined to endorse the vice president. The group’s ads don’t include pro-Israel messaging, but rather suggests its opponents care more about the Middle East than they do their own constituents. “It’s deliberate Black-fishing attempt to divide and conquer our communities, they only do this to pretend

and disrupt and sow seeds of discontent,” says Michigan Working Families Party director Branden Snyder. “I think AIPAC doesn’t really care one way or the other, whether it’s like Democratic establishment, Republicans, whatever.” AIPAC spent $30 million during the primary cycle to bolster Stevens’ unsuccessful primary campaign. Snyder and the Working Families Party endorsed ElSayed in the primary and have been working to get him elected ahead of the general election. “They’ve got their own set of priorities, and they’ll utilize whoever to get there,” Snyder said. “They don’t actually care about our communities at all, they’re using us as pawns. They know Black voters are some of the most reliable Democratic voters, so goes that base, so goes the election.” El-Sayed acknowledged the line of attack that he cares more about the Middle East than Michigan at an event with U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia in Detroit Tuesday at Horace Sheffield’s Bridge Center on Grand River. A produced by Democrats for Mike Rogers, which Rogers promoted on social media, claimed El-Sayed, “cared more about the West Bank than west Detroit.” “First of all, it’s not called ‘west Detroit’ it’s the ‘west side,’” El-Sayed said. “The reason we can’t rebuild our schools on the west side is because of you keep sending bombs to destroy schools in the West Bank.” You can reach Sam at srobinson@michronicle.com.

Residents React to Bedrock’s $1B Renaissance Center Nonprofit Announcement By Sam Robinson SENIOR REPORTER

Residents at the Oct. 20, public meeting over what public benefits General Motors and Bedrock will dole out in exchange for $250 million in tax breaks expressed excitement and skepticism over the announcement the Renaissance Center will become a nonprofit. Billionaire Dan Gilbert, the founder of Bedrock, has pledged $1 billion to form a new nonprofit that will own, redevelop and operate the RenCen and the surrounding riverfront area for civic betterment. The nonprofit will be structured as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization focused on civic improvement and community well-being, officials said. Bedrock and General Motors’ $2.2 billion development plan is currently going through the city’s community benefits ordinance process, where residents get to propose benefits for large projects in which developers are asking for millions in tax incentives. “This is not, you know, some roundabout way to capture money on the back end. It’s truly a gift, and this contribution will not be repaid to Bedrock or to Dan,” Jake Chidester, the vice president of strategy at Bedrock, said at the meeting. However, some residents at the meeting said they felt like the announcement was just a way for developers to wield control over the process. “This is still a private project, it still asks for public money, it still extracts public wealth from majority Black city,” said Kea Mathis, an activist from the Detroit People’s Platform, an organization which has opposed tax incentives for developers in recent years. The group has advocated for public ownership of the complex. Local activist Jack Dalton questioned whether the public would get a say in who is elected to the new nonprofit’s board. Jasmine Kaltenbach, a local rights advocate with the Michigan Home Rule project, told Michigan Chronicle the

announcement of the $1 billion nonprofit creates more questions than answers. “Based on my understanding of this, is that if in three years, I buy a hot dog on the riverfront, my sales tax goes in cash to this C4 nonprofit,” Kaltenbach said. “Not to mention that 501(c)(4) organizations have the ability to advocate political causes, are they going to lobby? I was also surprised this was announced the day before the final meeting.” NAC member Teron Haynes also raised concerns about the nonprofit’s structure. Fleisher said in a statement to Michigan Chronicle that the bylaws of the newly formed nonprofit will, “categorically prohibit the organization from engaging in lobbying or other political activity.” Activist Eden Bloom said residents deserve to know who funds the entity, and asked the NAC members whether they could write transparency guidelines into the agreement. Bedrock had previously announced it would give $1 billion in equity to the overall project, with GM giving $250 million. Several public commenters encouraged board members to support the developer’s proposal instead of pushing back on the city’s progress. “I think this project is going to be great for Detroit, you don’t even see what you guys got coming,” said Gabriel McNeal, whose lived in Detroit since he moved from Brooklyn in 2004. McNeal and others said the redevelopment could be key

in retaining and attracting new residents, a goal state and local leaders have dedicated millions of dollars in recent years. Local developer Kenneth Allen called critics of the project “broke people” in response to residents at the Erma Henderson Auditorium vocally pushing back on his public comment, which slammed opponents of the developer’s plan. “Nobody is saying nothing about kids are getting killed, nobody is saying nothing about people are breaking into houses,” Allen said. “But then you come into the room and you want to dictate somebody else’s money.” Fleisher said Monday the project is on track to be the largest community benefits agreement on record in the city’s history. After completion of the project, Fleisher said revenue will first cover operating expenses, debt payments, reserves and necessary reinvestment in the properties over time. Any surplus funds will go to support Detroiters and the community, he said. “The Renaissance Center is a symbol of Detroit, and the riverfront is one of Detroit’s most treasured assets,” Gilbert said. “We all share the goals of bringing new life to the Renaissance Center, of building a thriving riverfront district for all to enjoy, and of maximizing positive community impact. I cannot think of better way to accomplish these goals than through a nonprofit organization dedicated to this mission in perpetuity.” This new organization will be the ones transforming the Renaissance Center and surrounding 35-acre district, now consisting largely of surface parking lots, into a family-friendly waterfront destination. Developers say the redevelopment will include affordable housing, dedicated space for Detroit-based small businesses, and 18-acres of programmed and publicly accessible civic space. The developers say the project will create more than 8,000 local construction jobs and 2,600 permanent jobs. “What Dan Gilbert is announcing today is truly historic,” Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said in a press release.

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“This was already the largest, most transformative investment ever pledged in Detroit and one of the largest ever in any American city. For Dan to make a billion-dollar investment – and to guarantee that only the city and its people can benefit – truly shows the depth of his generosity and of his commitment to Detroit.” Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP, will serve on the inaugural board of directors and help lead recruitment of a diverse and experienced board to oversee the nonprofit, developers said. Anthony has appeared at the Tuesday public meetings to deliver prepared remarks in support of the project, saying Detroit deserves a world-class riverfront like Chicago.

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Bill Emerson, the former CEO of Rocket Companies, will also serve on the board to help lead the organization through its formative stages. Bedrock says it will provide project management services to the nonprofit at no cost, bringing its expertise and continuity to the redevelopment project. The neighborhood advisory council has said it is aligned on certain asks, like continuous riverwalk access through construction with minimal detours, but still wants further discussion on other issues, like its request for GM and Bedrock to support impacted business during construction. The NAC has proposed a $10 million affordable housing plan, a $4 million housing assistance fund and a $5 million affordable housing trust fund. You can reach Sam at srobinson@michronicle.com.

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Detroit: Say It Loud and Say It Clear for El-Sayed! As I was going through security in the lobby of the McNamara Federal Building downtown this afternoon, I thought about all the fond memories I had over the years from meetings in that building with the great US Senator Carl Levin who had offices there on the 18th floor. Then I looked up to see President Trump’s menacing, oversized portrait in the lobby, and my stomach literally turned. Walking back to my office afterwards a voice on the street called out: “Hey! Brother Hollowell. Keep fighting the good fight!” I stopped to shake hands and chat with the gentleman who’s name was Holloway. I asked his thoughts on next Tuesday’s Senate race. He said, “Look, we need to get past the stereotype of El-Sayed’s name and listen to the man’s plans. He’s got my vote because he’s on the side of the people. The other guy’s just a stand-in for Trump.” There it is. The Democratic Party nominee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, is an internationally respected epidemiologist who has about as all-American, Mom and sweet potato (better than apple 😊) pie career resume as you’re ever going to get. High school football and wrestling star; honors graduate from the University of Michigan, Columbia University Medical School, and Oxford University where he was a Rhodes Scholar. When I was the City’s chief lawyer I worked alongside him as he ably led the Detroit Health Department with innovative programs like free eyeglasses for our children. As a candidate he’s fighting for important, forward-thinking policies such as Medicare for All. Detroiters are literally dying because they can’t afford to go see the doctor when they’re sick. And when we do get to the hospital the bills are so high it forces far too many of our families into medical debt often with no relief other than bankruptcy. A family member of mine just got his big toe amputated because of the scourge of diabetes. Another family member refused to go to the hospital when she was having chest pains. She said, “I can’t afford it.” Tens of thousands of fellow Detroiters are in the same boat. How barbaric is it that as the most scientifically advanced country in the world, we’re the only ones who let our people suffer and perish because if you don’t have money, you’re stuck with your nose pressed against the ER window with no way to get in for treatment. This is the centerpiece of El-Sayed’s campaign platform. We need a doctor in the house … and in the Senate. As President Obama said this weekend at an awesome rally for El-Sayed at Cass Tech, people made discriminatory comments about his name as well. President Obama called next Tuesday’s election the “last best chance to rein in some

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of the foolishness” of the Trump administration. He further said, “Abdul is fighting for change, real change, change that will bring an end to this war (in Iran), change that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket!” There’s no question that Michigan is the epicenter of the fight to re-take the US Senate and that Detroit, as we all know, will play the decisive role in the election’s outcome, and may even decide Democratic control of the Senate. Early returns suggest that Detroiters are rising to the challenge: as we always do. A preliminary comparison of ballots cast in Detroit absentee and early voting, as of today – when compared to 2018 and 2024 – looks good. It’s roughly double what it was in those previous years. But it’s got to be better than good. It needs to be a wave. It needs to be, has to be, a turnout tsumani so big that it sweeps El-Sayed into office with a mandate to push back against the fascist Trump agenda which has waged war on our families over the past 2 years. Make a plan to vote for El-Sayed and call your friends and families to do the same to help make life better for my children, my grandchildren, and yours. What’s in a name? This year, literally everything.

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POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

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W of Livernois N of McGraw S. of Davison at Linwood btwn. Lawton & Grand River N. of W. Grand Blvd. N. of Michigan W. of Jeffries Fwy. W. of Dexter W. of Grand River N. of Tireman btwn. Rosa Parks & Wabash at Devereaux btwn. Clark Ave. & McKinstry St. btwn. Clark Ave. & Junction at Chatfield Fort St. at Francis at Fort St. at McDougall

Zip Code 48210 48238 48206 48208 48206 48216 48204 48210 48208 48210 48209 48209 48209 48217 48217 48207

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Shall a convention of elected delegates be convened in 2027 to draft a general revision of the State Constitution for presentation to the state’s voters for their approval or rejection?

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PROPOSAL 2026-02 A PROPOSED INITIATED LAW TO PROHIBIT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CERTAIN REGULATED UTILITIES AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AND APPLY CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ADDITIONAL TYPES OF POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS The proposal would: • Prohibit regulated electric and gas utilities, contractors with over $250,000 annually in government contracts, and people and organizations with substantial connections to these utilities/contractors from making direct or indirect campaign contributions to those who run for or hold offices that impact them. •Expand laws regulating spending on political communications, including those requiring disclosing donor information, to apply to communications clearly identifying candidates or ballot questions, even if they do not expressly advocate voting for/against them. • Expressly apply the law requiring disclosure of who paid for political communications to internet political communications. Should this proposal be adopted?

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WAYNE COUNTY / WAYNE COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY PROPOSAL Renewal of Wayne County Zoological Authority Millage in Support of the Detroit Zoo In 2008 and 2016, pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008, Wayne County voters renewed a 10-year property tax millage to fund zoological services through the Wayne County Zoological Authority, supporting animal care for more than 2,000 animals and 200 species, educational and senior programs, and facility maintenance at the Detroit Zoo. To continue providing these services, the Authority seeks to renew and restore the millage to the original voter-approved rate of 0.10 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value). This proposal would renew the millage at 0.0982 mill and restore the remaining 0.0018 mill that was reduced due to required rollback, for a total authorized rate of 0.10 mill on taxable real and personal property for ten (10) years. If approved, the millage rate would be unchanged from those approved by voters in 2008 and 2016. Funds will be disbursed to the Authority and transferred to the Detroit Zoo as permitted by law. All funds are subject to annual independent audits. It is estimated that $6,145,462 will be collected in the first year. Ballot Question:

MICHIGAN LAW MANDATES ALL VOTERS TO PRESENT VALID PHOTO ID AT THE POLLS OR COMPLETE AN AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. Acceptable forms of photo IDs are: Michigan Driver’s License or a Michigan Personal ID; Driver’s License or Personal ID by another state; Federal or State Government photo ID; U.S. Passport; Military ID with photo; current Student ID with photo or Tribal ID with photo. Absentee ballots are available for all elections. Registered voters may obtain a ballot at the Detroit Department of Elections, the Detroit City Clerk’s Office or at any of our Early Voting Centers listed below.

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District 5

WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

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Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235 District 3

Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234

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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 DETROIT, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Detroit, Michigan who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Detroit Department of Elections, the office of the Detroit City Clerk, any of our Early Vote Centers, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Detroit Department of Elections or the Detroit City Clerk’s Office. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com . The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Tuesday, October 20, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Detroit Department of Elections, the Detroit City Clerk’s office, or any of the following Early Vote Centers: District 1

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Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234

District 3

District 6

District 4

Clark Park 1130 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209

WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48213

WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219 District 2

The Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority (“Authority”) is a joint authority established by Wayne and Oakland Counties (“Counties”) pursuant to Michigan Public Act 321 of the Public Acts of 2000, as amended, and was formed to support the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and other public historical museums located in Wayne and Oakland Counties (“Historical Museums”) that provide historical museum services for students, residents and visitors of the Counties. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors in each of the Counties to levy a tax of 0.2 mill (20 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on taxable property to provide revenue for Historical Museums. It is estimated that if approved and levied on taxable property located within Wayne County, this new millage would generate approximately $12,219,200 in 2026. In addition to supporting the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, and Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 15% of revenues received by the Authority from taxable property in Wayne County, after Authority administrative expenses, will be disbursed to the County of Wayne for the purposes of supporting Historical Museums in Wayne County. Shall a 0.2 mill tax on all taxable property located within Wayne County be imposed by the Authority for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2026 through 2035, inclusive, to provide historical museum services for the benefit of the residents of the Counties?

District 7

Adams Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235

WAYNE COUNTY / SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN PUBLIC HISTORICAL MUSEUM AUTHORITY PROPOSAL Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority Millage Proposal

District 6

Clark Park 1130 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209

District 4

WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48213

Do you approve the renewal and restoration of the levy of 0.10 mill on all taxable property in Wayne County for a period of ten (10) years, from 2028 through 2037?

YES

District 6

City Clerk’s Office (Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.) 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 106 Detroit, MI 48226

District 7

District 5

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

Adams Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI 48238

District 6

City Clerk’s Office (Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.) 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 106 Detroit, MI 48226

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The Intersection of Faith, Astrology, and Black Identity By Miss AJ Williams For many Black women, spirituality has never been as simple as choosing what to believe. It is often a relationship between what we were taught, what we have experienced, and what we have come to understand for ourselves. We grew up knowing the importance of prayer, understanding the power of faith, and being reminded to trust God even when we could not understand what was happening in our lives. Christianity was not simply a religion practiced on Sunday mornings. It was woven into our families, our communities, our traditions, and much of how we understood ourselves and the world around us. Yet as our spiritual awareness expanded, so did our curiosity about other ways of understanding the Miss AJ Williams human experience. Astrology, ancestral spirituality, the relationship between the cosmos and our individual lives, and the possibility that there is more to our spiritual existence than what we were originally taught. And somewhere along that exploration, many of us encountered a conflict. How do you honor the religious traditions that shaped you while exploring the ancestral wisdom that existed long before Christianity became central to Black American identity? More importantly, why have we been conditioned to believe that exploring one requires us to abandon the other? To understand that tension, we have to consider the historical, cultural, and spiritual influences that helped shape our beliefs. Interestingly, the relationship between the heavens and spirituality is not absent from the Bible. In Genesis, the celestial lights are described as being created for signs and seasons. The Psalms speak of the heavens declaring the glory of God, while the Book of Job references constellations such as the Pleiades and Orion. Even the biblical account of Jesus’ birth includes the Magi, figures traditionally associated with the observation and interpretation of celestial signs, who followed a star to Bethlehem. These references do not mean Christianity universally embraces astrology. Biblical teachings also contain warnings against divination, and Christian traditions have interpreted those teachings differently throughout history. What they do reveal, however, is that humanity’s relationship with the heavens and the divine has a much longer and more complicated history than many of us were encouraged to consider. Long before European colonization, African civilizations had developed sophisticated spiritual and cosmological systems that recognized the relationship between human existence, nature, celestial movement, and the divine. In ancient Kemet, the heliacal rising of Sopdet, known today as Sirius, was associated with the annual flooding of the Nile and the beginning of a new year. Among the Akan people, the day of one’s birth influenced naming traditions and carried cultural and spiritual significance. Within Kongo cosmology, the movement of the sun became an important representation of the cycles of life, death, and spiritual transition. Although these traditions were distinct, they reflected ways of understanding existence in which the spiritual and natural worlds were deeply connected. Spirituality informed identity, community, ancestry, and humanity’s relationship with the larger universe. This history becomes particularly significant when examining the religious identity of Black Americans. Christianity existed in parts of Africa long before the transatlantic slave trade. However, European colonization and slavery profoundly influenced how Christianity was introduced,

CHIC-CATION:

A Detroit Girls’ Staycation at MotorCity Casino Hotel By Miss AJ Williams Packing an overnight bag convinces your brain you are going somewhere, even when “somewhere” is only a few miles from home. No airport. No road trip. No debating whether the shoes you really want to bring are worth giving up precious suitcase space. Just enough clothes for one night, a good dinner outfit, your girls, and permission to temporarily behave as if the responsibilities waiting at home don’t know where you are. For this edition of Chic-cation, we stayed close to home with an overnight escape at MotorCity Casino Hotel. And maybe that is exactly what made it work. I love a destination trip. Give me a new city, a good itinerary, and somewhere I have never eaten before, and I am ready. But discovering your own city as a guest has its own kind of pleasure. You don’t always have to leave Detroit to get away, and sometimes staying close to home is what makes it possible to get the girls together in the first place. MotorCity is in the middle of its own transformation. The hotel recently debuted the first phase of newly renovated guestrooms as part of ELEVATE THE ESCAPE, a $65 million, multi-year investment in the property. The redesigned Executive King and Executive Two Queen rooms, along with the Executive Suite, have been reconfigured into what the hotel calls “mini suites,” with separate areas designed for relaxing, working, and settling in. That made it a natural backdrop for a Chic-cation: Staycation Edition. The first thing I noticed when we entered the room was that it did not feel like a space meant only for sleeping between activities. There was room actually to be there, and when you are traveling with your girls, that matters. Anybody who has ever taken a girls’ trip knows the hotel room becomes its own destination. It is where everybody drops their bags and immediately starts talking. Makeup gets spread across every available surface. Somebody needs to borrow something she absolutely packed but suddenly cannot find. Getting dressed for dinner becomes part beauty routine, part group therapy and part comedy show. MotorCity’s redesign leans into that flexibility, with banquette seating, work surfaces, integrated technology, updated lighting, and Detroit skyline views. The warmer wood tones, natural textures, and residential-inspired design give the room a softer feel than you might expect from a hotel sitting above a casino’s energy. But a Chic-cation cannot survive on a pretty hotel room alone, so once we were checked in and dressed, it was time to go downstairs. The Wagner gave us the first real transition from regular life into girls’-night mode. Cocktails have a way of officially starting an evening. One minute everybody is still mentally carrying whatever happened earlier that day; the next, the drinks arrive, somebody raises a glass, and the conversation gets louder. Suddenly nobody is checking the clock quite as much. From there, dinner at Revel Steak became the evening’s centerpiece. A steakhouse table almost demands that you slow down. Courses arrive. Drinks get refreshed. Plates are shared. Conversations wander. Nobody rushes through the experience, and that pace becomes part of what makes the night feel celebratory. That may be my favorite thing about Chic-cation experiences in general. Yes, I pay attention to the hotel, the food, the cocktails, and whether the experience is actually worth recommending. But somewhere along the way, the itinerary becomes background, and the people become the story. That feels especially true with girlfriends. As women move deeper into adulthood, friendship can easily get squeezed into whatever space remains after careers, businesses, families, relationships, and all the other responsibilities that demand our attention. We say we need to get together. We send the group text. We promise to pick a date. Then somehow three months pass.

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MSU Trustee Dr. Rema Vassar: ‘We Need Each Other’ Dr. Rema Vassar MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE

Last week, I danced my press ’n’ curl out celebrating twenty years of Black Girls Rock. Somewhere between the music and the joy, DJ Beverly Bond pulled me behind the turntables for an impromptu lesson. She showed me how to read a room, how to listen for the beat, and how to blend one sound into the next so the music never stops. A DJ doesn’t play one song on repeat, the way I do in my car. No, she brings different sounds together and makes them move as one. That is what Beverly has done for two decades with Black girls. She affirms their brilliance, builds their leadership, and gives them a stage when the world offers them a sideline. Generations of girls she poured into are now women, and many of those women are now leading. The BGR party capped a month of magnificence: a powerful youth policy summit, and three Black women ushered into their doctoral degrees in just two weeks. Dr. Maisha Massey studied how Black girls inherit survival lessons from the women who love them, and how we can pass down freedom instead of fear. Dr. Paris McCarthy built a

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sisterhood network for Black women leading in school athletics, where too many of them stand alone. Dr. Daisy Holley designed a framework to help college students find their footing in their second year. I watched each of them become. Together. In her defense, Dr. McCarthy said four words that have stayed with me: “We need each other.” We do. I will be honest, because honesty is the only foundation sisterhood can stand on. I’ve experienced a public disagreement with another Black woman. It is the only one of its kind in my life, and I do not want it. I feel an allegiance to us that will not allow me to tear us down, even in defense of myself. Sure, I want to be understood. However, I do not want to hurt Black women. We’re connected, like it or not, and when I hurt any one of us, I hurt myself. Black women have been the conscience of this nation. We organized the movements, nursed the wounded, taught the children, and told the truth when no one wanted to hear it. We have carried more than our share, often without credit and rarely with rest. We are the leaders this moment demands.

That does not mean we must always agree. Our diverse thought is our intellectual superpower, like a DJ’s crate full of different records. And we’re wonderfully, beautifully, and formidably diverse. From Whitney to Chaka to Anita to Roxanne Shanté, Black women get the people going! Disagreement and dissent offered with respect make our thinking sharper and our solutions stronger. What we cannot afford is contempt. So here is what I believe we owe one another. We must listen to one another. Honor one another. Care for one another. Cheer for one another. Show up for one another. And above all else, protect one another. We must want the best for each other, because our individual lives and our collective futures are bound together. As we go, so goes the world. We stand at a pivotal moment in political history. The choices made in the coming weeks and years will shape the lives of our children, our grandchildren, and their children. The narrative of this moment will be what we say it is. What we create together will remain long after the noise fades. Let’s make a timeless harmony. Co-creation is the only way forward. Beverly Bond knew it twenty years ago when she breathed life into Black Girls Rock. Three newly minted doctors know it now. I am choosing collabs and duets with dope Black women. As the song says, last night a DJ saved my life. Sisters, keep the music playing. Bring your best moves. Lock in so we can ride the beat together. We need each other. Dr. Rema Vassar is a professor of educational leadership at Wayne State University, founder of the Sankofa Scholarship Collective, and a member of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

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MotorCity Casino Hotel From page B-1 An overnight staycation creates a boundary around the time in a way dinner alone sometimes cannot. Nobody has to figure out when to leave because home is upstairs. Nobody has an hour-long drive waiting for them. No one else is supposed to be anywhere else for the rest of the night. For once, you do not have to squeeze friendship between everything else. You stay. The next morning brought a completely different energy. We traded dinner and cocktails for D.Tour Spa, where facials turned the second half of the Chic-cation into the weekend’s reset. Mo-

torCity describes D.Tour as its award-winning on-site spa, one of several amenities that allow guests to build an entire experience without leaving the property. After a night out, ending the getaway with skincare, quiet, and the collective understanding that nobody needed to look glamorous for the next hour felt exactly right. The night before had been cocktails, dinner, getting dressed, and being out. The next morning was about slowing down, taking care of ourselves and easing back toward real life. Same hotel, completely different energy, and that contrast is what made the staycation feel complete.

It also reminded me that we sometimes make “getting away” more complicated than it needs to be. We tend to associate a real getaway with vacation days, plane tickets, road trips, and months of planning. Sometimes it absolutely is all of those things, and those trips are worth taking. But sometimes you need 24 hours. You need a hotel room you don’t have to clean, dinner you don’t have to cook, a cocktail with your girls, and a facial the next morning. You need a chance to wake up somewhere differ-

Faith, Astrology, and Black Identity From page B-1 enforced, and practiced among enslaved Africans and their descendants. African spiritual traditions were frequently dismissed as primitive or pagan, while particular interpretations of Christianity were used to reinforce colonial authority. One example is the Slave Bible, published in London in 1807 for use among enslaved people in the British West Indies. Large portions of biblical scripture were excluded, including important narratives associated with liberation, while passages emphasizing obedience and submission remained. Consider what it means when a person’s access to spiritual knowledge is determined by those who hold power over their physical freedom. It raises questions not only about what our ancestors were taught to believe, but also what they were discouraged or prohibited from knowing. Still, Christianity became a powerful source of strength, liberation, and collective identity within Black communities. Enslaved Africans and their descendants did not simply accept the religion of their oppressors without interpretation. They transformed Christian teachings into expressions of hope, resistance, dignity, and freedom. The same biblical tradition manipulated to justify enslavement was also used to challenge it. And throughout that history, the heavens continued to hold meaning. The North Star became a symbol of direction and freedom for those seeking escape from slavery. Frederick Douglass, a Christian minister and abolitionist, named his antislavery newspaper The North Star, drawing upon that symbolism. Our spiritual history, then, is not exclusively Christian, nor is it exclusively rooted in precolonial African traditions. It reflects generations of adaptation, resistance, preservation, and transformation. We inherited

beliefs that sustained our ancestors through unimaginable circumstances, alongside the consequences of spiritual traditions being suppressed, reinterpreted, and sometimes deliberately erased. Perhaps this helps explain why the relationship between faith and astrology remains complicated for some Black women today. Questioning religious beliefs can feel like questioning our families, our communities, and the very traditions that helped preserve our cultural identity. We may find meaning in astrology while still feeling connected to the prayers of our grandmothers. We may recognize patterns within our birth charts while continuing to believe in a divine intelligence that moves beyond our individual understanding. And we may reconsider what faith means when it is no longer defined exclusively by the religious structures in which we were raised. None of this eliminates the theological differences between Christianity and astrology. Those differences exist, and for many believers, they remain important. But understanding the history behind our spiritual traditions allows us to examine whether our personal convictions are grounded in conscious understanding or simply inherited expectations. I believe spiritual maturity requires that kind of discernment. Not necessarily rejecting what we were taught, but becoming willing to examine its origins, consider its meaning, and determine how it aligns with our own spiritual understanding. We can acknowledge historical religious oppression without disregarding the profound contributions of the Black church. We can honor Christianity’s role in our families while learning about the African spiritual traditions that preceded and existed alongside it. And we can approach astrology as a system of symbolic interpretation and self-inquiry without insisting that everyone must understand or

ent, while still close enough to home that getting there never becomes another source of stress. Most of all, sometimes you need uninterrupted time with people you keep promising yourself you will make more time for. Detroit has spent years becoming a city people travel to experience. Those of us who live here sometimes need the reminder that we are allowed to experience it that way, too. We can make reservations, book the room, dress for dinner, and enjoy the city without needing a plane ticket to

practice it in the same way. Ultimately, the intersection of faith, astrology, and Black identity invites us to consider something beyond whether these spiritual traditions can coexist. It asks us to examine how history has shaped our understanding of the sacred and how much authority we have given inherited beliefs over our own spiritual exploration. Because there is a difference between inheriting a belief and consciously choosing to make it your own. And perhaps that is

justify calling it a getaway. That may be the real beauty of the staycation. You do not have to go far enough to forget where you live. Sometimes you have to step outside of your routine long enough to reconnect with your city, your girls, and maybe even a little bit of yourself. Ready to plan your own Chic-cation? MotorCity Casino Hotel is located on Grand River Avenue in Detroit. It offers hotel accommodations, dining and nightlife at Revel Steak and The Wagner, D.Tour Spa, entertainment, and gaming all within the property. To explore the newly renovated guestrooms, make hotel reservations, or plan your own staycation itinerary, visit MotorCityCasino.com.

where a more authentic relationship with faith, spirituality, and identity begins. AJ Williams is a Spiritual Wellness Architect and Educator and the Managing Editor of the Michigan Chronicle. A thought leader at the intersection of spirituality, astrology, psychology, and identity evolution, she is the founder of Sunday Communion, a quarterly live transformation experience held in Detroit. The Inner Architecture is her editorial column on the work of becoming.

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Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Launches MI Doula Finder with Support from SEMPQIC For families preparing to welcome a baby, having the right support can make a meaningful difference throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. But knowing where to find a doula — and finding one who fits a family’s needs, understands their community and is available when support is needed — can sometimes be a challenge. With support from Henry Ford Health through the Triple Crown Initiative, the Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) and the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition (SEMPQIC), are developing MI Doula Finder, a community-centered, searchable online directory designed to connect expectant parents and families with doulas and other birth professionals. BMBFA and SEMPQIC are working closely in a consultative partnership, helping inform the directory’s design, functionality, testing and public launch based on its experience working with doulas, mothers and families. MI Doula Finder will feature detailed doula profiles, services offered, availability and location

filters, allowing families to search for support based on their individual needs. Families also will be able to identify doulas who accept Medicaid. The platform’s design and functionality have been community-informed through phased beta testing and structured feedback from mothers, doulas, community partners and Triple Crown Initiative partners. For BMBFA, an accredited

HealthConnect One site that has long worked to improve outcomes for Black mothers and babies and expand access to community-based birth support, MI Doula Finder represents an opportunity to make doula care easier to find and understand. “Families deserve to have access to trusted birth support that reflects who they are and understands their experiences,” said Kiddada Green, founding execu-

tive director of BMBFA. “MI Doula Finder will help families find doulas who can provide the emotional, physical and informational support they need while also making it easier to understand the important role doulas play.” Doulas are trained professionals who provide nonmedical support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. They can help families prepare for childbirth, understand their

options, communicate their preferences and navigate the experience alongside their clinical care team. Depending on their training and scope of practice, doulas also may provide postpartum support, assistance during high-risk pregnancies and compassionate care during pregnancy loss and bereavement. Research has linked doula support to a range of positive outcomes, including fewer cesarean births and preterm deliveries, more positive birth experiences and stronger postpartum support. Michigan has also taken steps to expand access to doula care, including Medicaid coverage and enhanced reimbursement for doula services. “Expanding access to culturally responsive doula care is an important part of improving maternal health outcomes,” said Yvanna Marlin-Guanga, director of SEMPQIC. “By supporting MI Doula Finder, we are helping create a resource that connects families with trusted community-based providers and gives moms and dads another tool to advocate for the care and support they deserve.” Following its launch, BMBFA will operate and manage MI Doula Finder, drawing on its experience working with doulas, mothers and families throughout the region. The partnership reflects a broader recognition that improving maternal health requires more than clinical care alone. Community-based support, culturally responsive services and meaningful connections between families and trusted providers also play an important role in supporting healthy pregnancies, births and postpartum experiences. By bringing those resources together in one searchable platform, MI Doula Finder aims to put trusted support within easier reach of families in Southeast Michigan — helping parents find the right person to stand beside them during one of life’s most significant journeys. MI Doula Finder is a project of the Triple Crown Initiative, co-led by Henry Ford Health and BMBFA and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. The directory can be found at www. midoulafinder.com. For more information, visit SEMPQIC at www. sempqic.org or BMBFA at www. bmbfa.org.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, MI October 28, 2026 1. Notice of a Public Hearing for Sign Variance Application At 120/138 Oakland St., Highland Park, MI 48203, on behalf of Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency for additional Ground Mounted Signs and additional Sign Variances. 2. Notice of a Written Appeal of Planning Commission Decision regarding Special Land Use PSLU26-0007 – Packaged Alcohol Sales at 12551 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203, on behalf of Detroit Real Estate Investment, LLC The City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the regular meeting on 11/12/2026, at 5:30pm. Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are in person and will be held at, THE HIGHLAND PARK FIRE STATION, TRAINING ROOM, 25 GERALD ST., HIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203. A public hearing is a portion of a meeting which is dedicated to hearing comments from the public on a specific subject. Written comments may be sent to the City Planner, Donovan Smith, via email (dsmith@mcka.com) or mail to the City Hall, 12050 Woodward Avenue | Highland Park, Michigan 48203-3578

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 09/17/2009, a certain Mortgage was executed by KAREN I. MARTIN as Mortgagor, in favor of GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. as Mortgagee, and was recorded on 09/24/2009, in LIBER 48137, PAGE 513, in the Office the Recorder of Deeds, Wayne County, Michigan and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (the SECRETARY) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the SECRETARY, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated 08/04/2023, and recorded on 08/14/2023, in LIBER 58404, PAGE 200, in the Office of the Wayne County Recorder of Deeds, Michigan and a default exists; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on 05/18/2026 was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the SECRETARY has declared the entire amount of this indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27, subpart B, and by the SECRETARY’S designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, dated September 15, 2016, notice is hereby given that on 11/23/2026 at 11:30 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises located at (“Property”), will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. P.I.N.: 79-007-03-0007-000

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Visitscheduled https://www.lisc.org/detroit/about-us/careers/ to by downNotice is hereby given that Public Hearings have been http://www.mitn.info. Bids are due load fullon RFP. this are dueNovember Friday, October to consider the following proposals to modify service theResponses 3:00to PM ET,RFP Thursday, 19, 2026.21 and should be emailed to kgallick@lisc.org. LISC is committed to following routes in CY2027: working with Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority-Owned • 120 Fort Street – introduce new route Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women-Owned Business • 160 Downriver – extend route Enterprises (WBEs). LISC encourages submissions from SBEs, • 200 Michigan Local – extend route and consolidate branches MBEs, and WBEs. • 250 Ford Rd – extend route • 255 Ford Rd Express – extend route • 290 Newburgh – introduce new route REQUEST FOR QUOTES • 295 Plymouth – introduce new route The Suburban Mobility Authority for • 525 Groesbeck – extend route and add Saturday service Regional Transportation (SMART) is • 780 Fifteen Mile – add Sunday service soliciting RFQs for Pre-Employment, Public Meeting – Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Drug, and Alcohol Screenings Control VIRTUAL via Zoom Webinar Register at smartbus.orgNo. 23-3659. RFQ forms may be obtained Public Hearing – Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. beginning October 19, 2022, from http://www.mitn.info. RFQs are Trenton Veterans Memorial Library due by 3:00 PM ET, November 11, 2022 2790 Westfield Rd Trenton MI, 48183 Public Hearing – Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Westland City Hall Gene McKinney Ballrooms A & B 36300 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185 Please visit SMART’s website for more information service proposals and public hearings. An interpreter for the hearing impaired will be made The available Detroit ifPublic Schools Community SMART is contacted seven (7) days prior to the public hearings. District is seeking proposals for Architecture Comments will also be accepted by telephoneand viaEngineering Michigan Services for Facility Master Plan Series 1 under RFP 23-0111. Relay: 711/866-962-5515 option #2. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will occur For those unable to attend the meetings, written comments will at 10:00 a.m. October 21, 2022. be accepted through December 31, 2026. Written comments should be addressed to “Public Hearing” and mailed Call-In#:to1 313-462-2305 SMART Administrative Offices, 535 Griswold Street, Suite ID: 944 369 237# Conference 600, Detroit, MI 48226. Comments may also be emailed to https://tinyurl.com/yfm35pw5 PublicHearing@smartbus.org. The due date for Proposals is Proposed service change information will be posted on 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. November SMART’s website, smartbus.org, or you may call SMART If you have questions, please contact the Customer Service for details at (866) 962-5515, Monday – Procurement Department at (313) 873-6531. Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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The sale will be conducted online on Zoom at: Meeting ID: 648 483 3997; Password: 743891. There is a Zoom call-in option at 312-626-6799. THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT will bid $125,847.92 plus per diem interest, advances, fees and costs. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before sale, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. The Special Commissioner shall accept advance, sealed written bids at Pleadings@Nevellaw.com. The successful bidder, except the SECRETARY, must submit a deposit totaling at least 10% of the bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the SECRETARY OF HUD at the close of bidding sent to the Special Commissioner at the address below by express mail next-day delivery. The deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the Sale or at such other time as the SECRETARY may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the SECRETARY OF HUD. If the SECRETARY is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate taxes and other taxes that are due on or after the date of sale and all other transfer taxes and State, County and Municipal costs associated with the transfer of title.

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1. Space Heaters

Portable electric space heaters can draw substantial power and should be plugged directly into a wall outlet rather than a power strip or extension cord. The NFPA also recommends keeping space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn and turning them off when leaving the room or going to bed.

2. Air Fryers

Air fryers pack a powerful heating element. Depending on the model, that can mean a significant electrical load while the appliance is operating. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and, when directed, plug the appliance directly into an appropriate wall outlet rather than a power strip already serving other kitchen devices.

3. Microwaves

Microwaves require significant power during operation and generally should have a dedicated or properly rated outlet consistent with the manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid treating an available spot on a countertop power strip as an extra kitchen outlet. If there aren’t enough outlets to safely accommodate appliances, consider having a qualified electrician evaluate the setup.

4. Refrigerators and Freezers

Refrigerators and freezers operate around the clock, and their compressors can create additional electrical demand when cycling on. These appliances should be connected according to manufacturer’s instructions and applicable electrical requirements rather than relying on a power strip as a permanent wiring solution.

5. Portable Air Conditioners

Like space heaters, portable air conditioners can place a heavy load on an electrical circuit. NFPA guidance notes extension cords may be too small for loads including air conditioners. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use an appropriate wall outlet rather than assuming a power strip can safely handle the appliance. For information about in-home fire safety, visit MercuryInsurance.com/resources.

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Reduce Home Fire Risks ower strips make it easy to add outlets where families need them, but they aren’t designed to handle every appliance in the home. Plugging certain highpowered appliances into a power strip can overload it, potentially causing overheating and increasing the risk of an electrical fire. “Power strips are so common that it’s easy to assume anything with a plug can safely go into one, but that’s not the case,” said Bonnie Lee, vice president of property claims at Mercury Insurance. “Appliances that draw significant power can generate more heat than a power strip is designed to handle. A simple change in where you plug something in can help eliminate an unnecessary fire risk.” The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends plugging portable space heaters directly into wall outlets and warns that extension cords can be too small for electrical loads such as space heaters and air conditioners. Additionally, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that power strips can pose a fire hazard when overloaded. Take a closer look at these five household items, as recommended by the home safety experts at Mercury Insurance:

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There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

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meeting your needs,” Lee said. “Adding outlets or having an electrician evaluate the circuit may take a little more effort, but it’s a much better solution than creating a potential fire hazard.” Homeowners should also pay attention to warning signs including frequently tripped circuit breakers, outlets or plugs that feel unusually warm, flickering lights, burning odors, buzzing or crackling sounds and discoloration around outlets. A qualified electrician should evaluate electrical problems rather than relying on additional power strips or extension cords as a workaround.

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