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Vol. 84 – No. 48 | August 4-10, 2021

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Duggan Mounts Victory in Primary Election

By Andre Ash With 60% of vote in Detroit reporting at the Michigan Chronicle’s press deadline — Mayor Mike Duggan had a decisive lead in the August primary with a little more than 40,000 votes, with opponent Anthony Adams reporting with 5,068 votes.

Detroit’s primary race featured fourteen individuals, and after Tuesday’s election, the race for the city’s next mayor has come down to the final two candidates. Duggan and Adams will now advance to win over voters in the November general election.

Duggan’s victory is not shocking

to some across the city, including prominent backers who see the incumbent official as a deserving of a third term.

Since January, the mayor raised more than $1.1 million for his reelection campaign compared with Anthony Adams, the second-highest candidate at $160,575, according to submitted campaign finance records.

The Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board recently endorsed Duggan for a third term.

His journey as mayor began when he took office in January of 2014.

The city was gripped under a cloud of municipal bankruptcy and state emergency management. Duggan’s

plan included installing 60,000 LED streetlights, trash collection, public transportation, improving response time for the police and fire departments, and demolishing abandoned structures or renovating them feasible.

Mayor Duggan has spent eight years trying to keep the city’s budget balanced, render essential city services, and persuade businesses to set up shop and bring jobs for Detroiters.

Some critics have questioned the mayor’s approach and policy — noting that Black residents are left out of economic development. However, Duggan’s administration has argued that it understands the gravity of providing good-paying jobs and

touts it has done so by Duggan’s appointment and leadership of Nicole-Sherard-Freeman, an African American woman who serves as Group Executive of Jobs, Economy, and Detroit at Work.

“The incredible success of Detroit at Work under Nicole’s leadership has become our most effective selling point from an economic standpoint,” Duggan said in a written statement.

“Major corporations are looking at Detroit now as a great place to locate based on the strength of our workforce and our ability to produce a list of job candidates.”

As the race looks ahead to the fall,

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Detroiters Vote Down Proposal P on Tuesday’s Primary Ballot

By Sherri Kolade With 60% of the districts in Detroit reporting at the Michigan Chronicle’s press deadline — Detroit residents weighed in with a resounding “NO” on Proposal P during the August 3 primary election with 37,588 votes opposing.

A vote against adopting a revised city charter now allows the city’s current charter to remain in place.

The nine-member Charter Revision Commission, elected in November 2018, started revision processes on August 7, 2018,

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passing a ballot proposal to revise the 2012 charter, according to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRCM).

According to CRCM, a not-forprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, just over 14 percent of registered Detroit voters voted on this ballot question at the 2018 August primary.

The Michigan Supreme Court recently granted a Detroit city charter proposal revision to appear on the Tuesday Primary ballot, which overturned the

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Detroiters Vote On Council Representatives and City Clerk in August 3 Primary

By Sherri Kolade

press deadline with 60% of the votes reporting Michigan Chronicle endorsee Fred Durhal III, a former state representative for Michigan’s 5th House District was reporting with a strong lead with 1,873 votes and candidate Regina Ross was trailing with 1,581 votes.

During the Tuesday, August 3 Primary Election, voters went to the polls to select the top two candidates in various City Council races and the City Clerk’s office.

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At-Large City Council At the Michigan Chronicle press deadline with 60% of the votes reporting, the winner was too close to call. Candidate Coleman Young, Jr. was reporting 27,031 votes and Michigan Chronicle endorsee incumbent Janeé Ayers was reporting with 26,359 votes.

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Janice M. Winfrey

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was reporting 7,247 votes and Krystal Larsosa was trailing with 1,228 votes.

At the Michigan Chronicle press deadline with 60% of the votes reporting, Michigan Chronicle endorsee James Tate

sha Johnson had a strong lead reporting 1,995 votes and journalist M.L. Elrick was trailing with1,564 votes.

At the Michigan Chronicle press deadline with 60% of the votes reporting candidate Lati-

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The Michigan Chronicle endorsed Janice M. Winfrey for re-election for Detroit City Clerk.

The incumbent was headed to victory with a resounding 38,674 votes at the Michigan Chronicle’s press deadline.

Denzel Anton McCampbell was reporting 7,003 votes and Beverly Kindle-Walker was trailing with 5,350 votes.

Please visit MichiganChronicle.com for updated results.

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Detroit Remembers – 54 Years Later: 143 003 025 821 139 827 754 3786 5831 The Summer of 1967

By Sherri Kolade 342 23 28 41 53 56 14 lived about two blocks away from 12th and Clairmont.”

*The Michigan Chronicle is discussing the Detroit Rebellion of 1967 and its 54th anniversary in the City of Detroit in this three-part summer series. In this first installment, we delve into the foundation of how the rebellion was formed, highlighting a community activist and local historian.

For five days during the summer of 1967 Detroit burned.

People died as the civil unrest brewing that July bubbled over into a violent, chaotic outpouring that resulted in racial tensions at an all-time high impacting Black residents then, and still do to this day.

The five-day rebellion resulted in the death of 43 people – 33 African Americans and 10 whites.

Jamon Jordan, local historian and founder of the Black Scroll Network, History & Tours, said that as a lecturer and educator of African American history (Detroit-based especially) he had heard stories about the rebellion and researched the tragic events that took place so close to home.

“My parents were alive during the 1967 rebellion; my grandmother lived in that neighborhood,” Jordan said. “My mother would have been 13 years old and my grandmother

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lower courts ruling on the issue, The Detroit News reported.

Residents voted “no” on the draft charter rejected by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer because of issues her office discovered in a review mandated by state law. Whitmer rejected the proposed revised City of Detroit Charter in May and said the document needs a review by the Attorney General’s (AG) office, according to reports. The AG review showed the current city charter draft had numerous and extensive legal problems.

The Michigan Chronicle believed

The rebellion began nearby at 9125 12th Street at a blind pig (a place illegally selling alcohol) on the city’s near Westside.

Police were staking the area out, Jordan said, adding that the blind pig operated aboveboard during the day as the United Community League for Civic Action.

“The club was raided about three in the morning July 23, 1967,” Jordan said of the old print shopturned political, community organization. [It was] trying to really promote Black people in the neighborhood to register to vote … and people to run for political offices.”

Jordan said that a Black woman was pushed or tripped while being arrested and it set off a deadly chain reaction that lasted for almost a week.

The mostly white Michigan State Police Department along with the National Guard came on board to patrol the streets for the five days of the uprising, increasing tensions.

Jordan said the added layer of obvious background strain between the African American community and local political leadership didn’t help the volatile situation either.

But after hours, the business was home to less-established characters with “running numbers” {gambling) and other illegal activities involving prostitutes.

“This can’t happen in a vacuum,” Jordan said, adding that if the blind pig raid was the “first thing to happen to Black people” the rebellion wouldn’t have occurred, but the built-up tensions were too much. “If there weren’t other grievances against police and Detroit, there wouldn’t have been an uprising.”

Jordan said that the club was raided by more than likely plainclothes officers who found their way inside and told people the party was over. Arrests were being made and back-and-forth trips to the primarily white Police Department to book more Black partygoers was not going over well for the increasingly curious crowd that gathered at the scene.

The Michigan Chronicle will continue its coverage of the rebellion in the near future focusing on how people were particularly impacted and how the city was changed forever. Also, with ongoing reparation discussions happening in the City of Detroit, what is next for Black residents when it comes to fixing what is systemically broken in a primarily Black city.

that the best way forward was to vote NO on Proposal P due to an unfavorable city budget structure if it passed.

leveled the playing field regarding technology access and doing away with racial and socioeconomic health disparities, according to Ballotpedia.

The multilayered proposal was developed to purposefully empower the voice of Detroit residents by meeting some of their crucial needs. From wanting to restructure the police and fire departments to creating a new task force on Reparations and African American Justice, the strategic work many commissioners put in is not lost.

Numerous Detroiters believe that the proposal would have paved the way to create sensible police reform and give residents additional fundamental rights. Supporters also feel that Proposal P would have

While we appreciate the citizens voting in alignment with our beliefs on Proposal P, moving forward, we recognize that there are still issues at hand that are primarily a concern and need to be addressed, like police, water rates, broadband access, and more.

The City of Detroit needs to continue to connect the dots on these topics for Detroiters, and, hopefully, the city and residents can come together in a more balanced approach.

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the question of opportunity for all or a select few could be one of the driving issues along with the current administration handling of crime in the city that Duggan’s rival opponent Anthony Adams leverages in attempts to create a choice for Detroiters to consider.

Adams vows to add more resources for Detroit residents.

“We got to be much more aggressive in going out and reaching our young men and women and engage them in programs designed to assist them in changing their lives, changing their focus.”

Detroiters will vote to elect the next mayor in the fall general election set for Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

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– A Black CEO Wants to Have a Word with You

By Sherri Kolade Melvin Gravely II knows what it feels like to be the only Black person having a seat at the table.

Gravely, a Black CEO and civic leader in Ohio, touches on his experiences of being the only Black person in the room at times and provides tips – and suggestions – for white people when navigating difficult conversations in his new book, “Dear White Friend: The Realities of Race, the Power of Relationships and Our Path to Equity.”

CEO and author Melvin Gravely II wants to empower Black and white people to discuss race in a productive way, professionally and personally.

Gravely, described as a “rare business voice” that speaks out on race, is the majority owner and CEO of TriVersity Construction Group, a commercial construction company in Cincinnati, Ohio.

As one of the largest construction companies in the region, it is a consistent member of the Deloitte 100 list of the largest privately-owned companies.

Released in late July, the author shares his thoughts in the book on “what many have wished to do: talk openly to someone we know about race in America.”

“I am a Black CEO who spends most of my time with white people, many of whom I consider friends,” he said.

“What we never talk about is race. I was also increasingly concerned about the negative tone and tenor of our nation’s sound bites about race. People seem more interested in labels than talking, hearing and working together to solve challenges. I felt compelled to lend my voice to this critical issue.”

He added that it is abundantly clear that not everyone has the tools to equip themselves to “have productive conversations about race.”

“This book is an on-ramp,” he said, adding that although he is still “uncomfortable talking to you about race” at times, it’s necessary to solve these race-related issues together.

Gravely told the Michigan Chronicle that the inspiration behind his book came after he went through racial equity education in Cincinnati in the fall of 2019.

“It woke something up in me,” he said, adding that he’s been in a “white world” throughout many parts of his life, and it shaped his perspective on interracial issues. From being bused to a primarily white middle school to being among white peers professionally – he said he “learned a lot about them” and how “they perceive us.”

“I thought I had a unique opportunity to share with them,” he said, adding that the book is answering questions for people who need to know simple terms and non-threatening language around race. “What is really going on with race in our country is historically based, factually driven but put into context of today.”

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Morehouse College President Dr. David Thomas throwing out ceremonial first pitch at Detroit Tigers’ Negro League tribute game.

Detroit Tigers Host Largest MLB Tribute to

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By Andre Ash

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he Detroit Tigers hosted the 18th Annual Negro Leagues Weekend, the longest running weekend celebration of its kind in Major League Baseball.

“This is awesome,” said Saborn Campbell, graduate of Detroit Country Day. Campbell, 18, a student baseball player, was honored as a recipient of the annual “Passing of the Bat” ceremony at Comerica Park field. He had a front row seat to living legends in the game of baseball who shared their stories and their place in history. “My dad and my mom always preached to me about all the people who came before me and who gave me this opportunity to play. So, this is just a great experience all around.”

Prior to Friday’s game, The Detroit Tigers organization hosted a luncheon featuring players of the past, including Jake Wood, the first African American player to rise through the farm system and play for Detroit. With this year marking the 60th anniversary of Wood’s MLB debut, the lunch and panel session were met with storytelling, amazement and intrigue as legends shared their experiences amongst professional and student players.

“We didn’t even know how long the baselines were,” said Wood. “When we would play in the street, the manhole cover was always home plate. Wood’s remarks were met with laughter as he recounted childhood moments with friends in Elizabeth, NJ, and playing a game where he would grow up to eventually break through the sport’s racial barriers.

The Detroit Tigers honored several former Negro Leaguers including Johnny Walker, Ron Teasley, Pedro Sierra, Eugene Scruggs, Sam Allen, Bill Hill and Minnie Forbes.

Forbes, an owner of the Detroit Stars, was one of a handful of women to own a Negro Leagues Baseball team.

While Black men were making professional triumphs in an industry which did not always embrace their talent or race, it is not lost on the Tigers organization the significant impact and barrier Forbes broke. It’s a recognition she feels humbled to receive. “To be in the company of the Negro League, American history, the Negro history, it’s wonderful,” said Forbes. “I think when I had the opportunity to be a part of it, the waves had been paved for me, ...I think it was an opportunity for me to keep the league going so baseball players would have the opportunity to play.”

Forbes was born in Mississippi in 1932. Her family later moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., to live with her uncle, Ted

Rasberry, who was a player in the Negro Leagues, and later became an owner of multiple teams. Forbes took control of the Detroit Stars partly because Rasberry who had purchased the Kansas City Monarchs, and was not allowed to own two teams.

The annual Negro Leagues Weekend festivities by the Detroit Tigers for the first time leveraged the partnership of Black Greek letter organizations and the Detroit network of Historically Black Colleges and Universities alumni. Detroit Tigers ticket purchases for the Negro Leagues Weekend, helped support the Detroit HBCU network. The founding of all the aforementioned Black institutions has a history that is similar and aligned based on race and segregation.

“There are definitely some parallels,” said Ellen Hill Zeringue, vice president of marketing, Detroit Tigers. “[Black Greek letter organizations] were started because there was no opportunity for us to come together in social situations.

So, we were forced to establish these organizations, similar to what happened with the Negro Leagues and then HBCUs. So, what a powerful way for us all to come together and do it all in the name of trying to generate scholarships for young people.”

The weekend festivities at Comerica Park included a visit from a prominent HBCU leader who threw out the first pitch during Saturday’s game.

“It’s been extraordinarily exciting,” said Dr. David Thomas, president of Morehouse College. Dr. Thomas traveled from Atlanta to Detroit to lead the game throwing the ceremonial first pitch. He recounts his time growing up in Kansas City, Mo., and attending the Monarchs stadium games close to his home. Dr. Thomas remembers his father saying, “Satchel Paige is better than any pitcher in the National or American League.” Paige was a Black baseball pitcher who played in the Negro Leagues and MLB and whose career spanned five decades.

Dr. Thomas’ sister-in-law would become an administrator at the Negro League Museum in Kansas City, another example he feels and explains as his connection to the game of baseball and his familiarity with the “Negro Leagues ultimate contributions to sports in our country and creating opportunity for African American baseball players that would not have existed.”

As this year’s Negro Leagues Weekend marked the first collaboration by the Detroit Tigers and HBCU organizations,

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Jackson State University President Promotes HBCU Legacy in Detroit with Fundraiser

By Sherri Kolade Jackson State University, a historically Black college/university, has been changing the lives of thousands of students since it opened its doors in 1877.

The HBCU, which has undergone seven name changes, was founded as Natchez Seminary in 1877 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society, according to the school’s website.

Jackson State University has since expanded and flourished as an HBCU, and JSU president Thomas. K. Hudson – a Jackson native and a JSU class of 1999 graduate – shared the mission of the prestigious university during a Detroit fundraising event, A Jackson State of Mind: President’s Meet and Greet Reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at the Hotel St. Regis Detroit, 3071 East Grand Blvd.

“We [were pleased] to meet alumni and new friends – people I hadn’t met before and really engaging with some of the local community and some who would come

out to the event and learn as much as they could about Jackson State University,” Hudson said.

Hudson was named President of Jackson State University on November 19, 2020, by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, after serving as Special Assistant to the President and Chief Diversity Officer, according to his biographical information.

The Jackson State University National Alumni Association Detroit Alumni Chapter presented the event, which was attended by honored guests and supporters Dr. Earlexia M. Norwood, president of JSUNAA, JSU alumni, current students, and a bevy of academic advocates.

JSU is diligent working to enhance its historic mission to empower diverse students to become leaders while providing quality teaching, research, and service at the baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels. Students and communities are employing “various modalities to ensure that they are technologically-ad-

vanced, ethical, global leaders who think critically and can address societal problems and compete effectively.”

Hudson told the Michigan Chronicle that the trip to Detroit was part of a Midwest swing which included a stop in Chicago on Friday, July 20 to bolster fundraising engagement and continued interest in JSU and its rich history that is a point of pride for many Black Americans across the nation.

“Jackson State has been in existence for 144 years and has grown from a small school dedicated to teaching ex-slaves to an R2 Carnegie Mellon University designated research university,” Hudson said.

“Our mission remained the same, to produce world-class leaders and thinkers and help solve societal problems on a regular basis.”

JSU is 50,000 “alumni strong” and makes tangible contributions across the nation and world.

“We’re proud of our history and mission

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Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson visited Detroit on Saturday, July 31 for a funding-raising event for the historically Black university located in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Other questions are: • Why should we care?

• Why should we care to solve this problem?

• What can we do going forward?

“People can acknowledge we have a problem; they have a role to play to solve the problem and start working through what are we going to do,” he said.

“Dear White Friend” shares critical lessons in plain-spoken language including: ■ How Blacks and whites have a different contract with America ■ How racism constrains economic growth and Black innovation.

■ The straightforward definition of systemic racism and our only hope to address it.

■ The critical difference between racial equity and mere equality.

■ The two “pillars of equity” that are crucial to moving toward equity.

■ The idea of reparations as a specific means to close the large and growing wealth gap.

■ Five things specifically white people can do to mend the racial divide and create a path for true equality.

■ Why Black entrepreneurship is a “superpower” for making our communities more inclusive.

The book’s target market includes businesses, individuals and community leaders.

“The target market is probably two broad groups: my white friends – those who are running a business, leading organizations involved in civic affairs. Caring about the arts [and the betterment of] communities.”

He added that the book caters to his Black friends, too.

HBCU Fundraiser From page A-3 every day,” Hudson said, adding that part of that work includes traversing the nation and talking about JSU’s accomplishments and coming to places like Detroit to connect with the local JSU community and meet new people who could join the cause of supporting JSU or become a part of the JSU family.

“Our alumni are doing great things and meeting students from [all over],” he said, adding that the university would like to move the next level up and become R1 designated, which means the university would produce even more research, garnering a lot of research dollars, and increasing the number of students who graduate with their Ph.D.

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“Those who have been trying to figure out how to articulate what we have felt forever but couldn’t put words around,” he said. “Now I hope I put a voice to it that they... share in their circles with their Black and white friends.”

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Negro Leagues Tribute From page A-3 the weekend efforts focused on fundraising and youth scholarship opportunities, but just as the Negro Leagues was established amid racial injustice, Dr. Thomas views his role at Morehouse with a similar platform, a space created for Black men to break through barriers.

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“The first day Morehouse came into existence, nine formally enslaved Black men sat in a room and the then founder of the college walked in and said, ‘you are a human being, you can learn to lead and to serve.’ These nine men had probably never heard that and that was the first strike against systematic racism in this country.”

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“If you don’t know your history, then you don’t know about where you come from,” said Niko Goodrum, second baseman of the Detroit Tigers. “You see the people that came before you, that paved the way for you, and you just get inspired to come out on the field every day; and now it’s just about creating a better future for the younger guys.”

Hudson said that there are over 100 universities designations with R2 status, but none, unfortunately, are HBCUs.

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The educational expert added that when JSU obtains the R1 designation, they will be “doing a lot of work society needs” from the STEM angle and beyond for competing locally and nationally.

“We would be contributors to that effort to continue to make that change,” Hudson said. “It would … bring us to a different level if you will.”

Hudson said that the university that proudly produces the second-highest number of African American PhDs in the country is proud of their … achievements but they’re not resting on their laurels.

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Bankruptcy is NOT a Bad Word

By Ethan Dunn The word debt is uncomfortable, and it sometimes comes with the idea that you have done something wrong (you haven’t), or that you are irresponsible (you aren’t). Some financial planners are estimating that the average 50-yearold American is well over $100,000 in debt.

Debt, on its own, is not a problem.

Debt becomes an issue when you are one unplanned event away from not being to make a payment. If your livelihood is solely dependent on your paycheck and you are spending your paycheck the second it comes in, what happens if you lose your job?

Let’s look at some common forms of debt to better understand when they can become unmanageable.

Household Debt Drive through a neighborhood, and you will see household debt. Here are some examples of household debt or consumer debt: • Mortgages (and 2nd Mortgages) • Home Equity Loans • Credit Cards • Cars • Furniture • Student Loans Credit cards are referred to as revolving debt.

Why? Not only can the interest rate on credit cards fluctuate, but the amount you pay towards them every month can vary. Do you pay the minimum that is required? Do you pay off the full amount?

Although it is not advisable to get into credit card debt, especially because the interest rate is so high, you will not likely default on revolving debt as fast as non-revolving debt (more on that soon). If you lose your job, have an unexpected medical expense (more on those too), you can survive by making the minimum payments. Again, this is not ideal, but we are not talking about optimum circumstances. This is in the event of a financial emergency.

Non-revolving debt This type of debt covers everything else in the above-mentioned list. Your mortgage, your second mortgage, your home equity line of credit, your car loan, and your student loan have required amounts you have to pay at designated intervals.

If you are relying on your next paycheck to make a non-revolving debt payment, then this is where you are no longer insulated from the unforeseen.

Medical Expenses This is what causes half the bankruptcies in America. In addition to the medical bills, it can also lead to you being incapable of working. Next to this, unemployment and uninsured losses stand as the other common reasons why people become bankrupt.

How Bankruptcy can help if you’re in debt This is the tool that our legal system has made available to each person in the U.S. Unfortunately, the credit card companies, and credit collections industry have been very effective at telling Americans that bankruptcy is a shameful process and that you should feel badly about needing some relief. I often talk to people who believe that not being able to pay their bills is almost criminal. We remind them that it is our government that has created this tool that allows every person a level of grace and opportunity to be free from crushing debt.

The bankruptcy system is designed to balance your need to pay your creditors with your need to be free from being trapped by overwhelming debt.

Bankruptcy does provide a fresh start through a process that allows you to be open and honest with your creditors and tell your story about how you ended up being unable to pay your bills without being judged. Our bankruptcy system allows your creditors to understand why you need relief from your debt and it allows you to create a budget that will help make sure you are able to make the real changes that will help keep you from having to file bankruptcy in the future.

Ethan D. Dunn is a member of Wolverine Bar Association and is the managing member of MAXWELL DUNN, PLLC, a boutique business and bankruptcy law firm. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Wayne State University and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University. In his law practice he guides individuals and entrepreneurs through their toughest financial challenges using both bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy legal tools for dealing with debt.

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August Is Black Business Month

By Megan Kirk

August celebrates National Black Business Month and its importance and impact on the community. From humble beginnings in the 1960’s to the creation and founding of the month more than 40 years later, the need for Black Business Month remains. The vision to establish the month came from two men and their years of personal triumphs and trials coupled with the desire to uplift all Black business.

Frederick E. Jordan Sr. launched an engineering and construction management company in 1969. At a time when financial options for African American entrepreneurs were almost non-existent, the businessman worked to build his company, F.E. Jordan Associates Inc, part-time from home according to an article from Black Enterprise.

hiring Detroiters. Not only that, they are really contributing to the neighborhood and communities where they exist,” says Charity Dean, President and CEO of the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance.

Despite Detroit’s rich entrepreneurial spirit, Black owners are sometimes shut out of the dream. Discouraged by barriers in access to capital, lack of exposure and other factors mounted against Black entrepreneurs, starting a business can be a daunting task. Stemming from generations-long practices of keeping Black communities financially flustered, rules and regulations have been in play that make acquiring and keeping Black businesses hard.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 18 percent of businesses in the country are minority owned. Despite the city’s predominantly Black makeup, the number of businesses owned and operated by African Americans is slight.

Representing more than 14 percent of the nation’s population but two percent of the country’s employer-based businesses, the need for Black Business Month is essential for these companies.

Though Black business as a whole is often put to the test, building a brand in the case of Black women is especially difficult. With existing barriers, gender is another layer for which Black entrepreneurialism is affected.

Etched with Detroit resilience, Black-owned businesses throughout the city continue to fight. With Black Business Month, the push to support these businesses grows not just for one month, but days to come. Owners and advocates are hoping supporters will patronize Black businesses beyond its designated month.

Businesses, large and small, were put to the test in 2020. Not Charity Dean, President and CEO of all businesses were able to survive, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance. but of the businesses whose doors have remained open, the challenge was “We live in a country where we have made worse by an unseen enemy. The systemic and structural racism that coronavirus pandemic forced many continue to impact Black businesssmall businesses to redirect and re- es even up until this day,” says Dean. structure their plan to accommodate “Black businesses struggle with acfor the changing financial tide. While cess to capital. There is no shortage of all small businesses faced peril, Black- money, but there is a shortage of acowned businesses were hit especially cess for Black-owned businesses.” hard.

During federal economic bailouts,

“Black businesses in the city of Detroit are an employment block, they are

To help combat these issues and more, organizations like the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance help to bridge the gap and create an equal playing field for Black entrepreneurs.

Though founded almost 20 years ago, continuing to spread awareness about Black Business Month and how to celebrate it will help support old and new businesses and grow their audience.

“The biggest barrier for Black entrepreneurs is funding, especially for Black women. Black women are the largest demographic to start businesses, yet we’re the least funded. Additionally, Black women businesses make only $24,000 in annual revenue compared to the national average of $46,000,” says Autumn Kyles, founder of Proxie, a Detroit-based company that assists Black women-led businesses in startup. “In order to sustain Black businesses, we have to ensure they receive the capital they need to scale and thrive.”

Hoping to urge support and shine a light on Black businesses, the construction mogul, who has now grown the California-based company to a national name, saw a need to establish the month. In August 2004, along with John William Templeton, founded National Black Business Month to “to drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African American businesses.”

In Detroit, more than 400 Blackowned businesses decorate its streets.

Viewed as the economic backbone of the neighborhood, Black businesses serve a larger purpose in the nation’s financial makeup. Employing almost one million people nationwide, Black businesses account for roughly $150 billion dollars in annual gross income.

really from everyone that has benefited from the structures of systemic and structural racism,” says Dean.

like the Paycheck Protection Program, Black businesses were at a disadvantage. Originally structured to provide aid to employer-based firms, Black businesses were essentially eliminated as 95 percent of Black-owned businesses have no employees.

“Black businesses, especially in Detroit, but really around the country are owed a great deal. Not only from our government and our institutions, but

“I’m glad that we have a month where they want to celebrate Black business, but for me it should be the celebrated every month,” says Jennyfer Crawford, founder of Ask Jennyfer and a small business advocate. “Just like there is a Black History Month, there is a month dedicated to us when we should be celebrated all the time.

“I think it gives us an opportunity to also see Black businesses that are not showcased. I feel like in this particular month, because it’s Black Business Month people really want to support during this month,” says Crawford. “It is a plus to it being Black Business Month.”

Steadily growing, Black businesses are determined to take their rightful place in commerce. As August ushers in Black Business Month, remembering to continue to support African American owned- and led- businesses will make the difference for the community.

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Queen of Soul Revived in Glamorous, Gritty “Respect” Biopic Starring

By Sherri Kolade You can call Ms. Aretha Franklin by her God-given name, but most people know this Detroiter by her rightful title, “The Queen of Soul.”

The music royalty moniker is fitting for the Detroit legend (resting in peace since 2018) who came to life on the big screen recently as portrayed by actress/singer extraordinaire Jennifer Hudson in the aptly titled movie “Respect.”

Huson portrayed Franklin with Director Liesl Tommy at the helm, making her feature film debut with the biopic coming out in theaters on Friday, August 13. Tommy, the first Black woman to be nominated for a Tony award (for Best Direction of a play in 2016) took creative charge showing the intricate story of Franklin’s successful career from a child singing in her father’s church choir to international superstardom.

“Respect,” a 144-minute movie, delves deep into the iconic real-life story of Detroit’s famous star on this multi-talented, GRAMMY-winning musician’s journey to discover her voice.

And oh, what a voice that millions enjoyed when she did learn to discover her quintessential sound.

Franklin, whose grandiose five-octave vocal range which many couldn’t help but call an anointed God-given gift pushed her to stardom, and allowed fans from all over the world for 62 years to hear her experiences through song.

Belting out songs in the genres of gospel, R&B, pop, jazz, blues and classical music -- Franklin was in a world, and class, of her own and Hudson, well – she knew the assignment.

Inside the opulent Fox Theatre on Monday, August 2, none other

Jennifer Hudson (Aretha Franklin) and C.L. Franklin (Forest Whitaker) than Hudson -- and Tommy -- were in a pre-movie release media blitz doing interviews throughout the day after a red-carpet premiere and movie showing with the Franklin family the previous day.

The Michigan Chronicle had a one-on-one with the actor/director duo inside the theater surrounded by the lavish space with a mix of eastern motifs.

Just beside clear doors trimmed in gold stood an oversize movie poster of Hudson -- posing in a psychedelic ‘60’s-style dress as the Queen of Soul herself. Beyond those doors, inside the theater, the actress and director sat in a cozy booth (as the-

Jennifer Hudson (Aretha Franklin) and Dinah Washington (Mary J. Blige)

ater crew members worked on projects onstage below) to talk about the movie.

Dressed in a fitted yet flowy white blouse complemented with sparkly silver stiletto nails and gold-chained slides, Hudson came across as down-to-earth, vibrant and effortless as the starlet she is. Her bouncy, curly brown bob framed her lightly-made up face as she spoke about how playing Franklin was an honor that she didn’t take for granted.

Hudson said that, “Detroit is the place to be” and she was glad to be able to visit and be surrounded by Franklin’s family and hear from her children and grandchildren.

“What was it like for Aretha Franklin to be your grandmother?” she wanted to know and learned from Franklin’s family, “‘She was just grandma.’”

Hudson posted on Instagram that she enjoyed “all of Detroit” but her favorite moment was sitting on Franklin’s childhood porch with her “beautiful family.”

She said that Franklin’s daughter sang, “Ain’t No Way” beautifully.

“The world needs to hear more of her,” she said during the interview.

Hudson said many parts of the movie were her favorite – especially the jam sessions.

“Because that is what I do in real life,” she said, adding that the movie hired actors who were also real-life musicians, and they didn’t always want to end the scenes because they were having too much fun.

From Hudson describing how Franklin asked her 15 years ago to play her to, at times, quietly re-

flective about her performance, she said she is still in shock about portraying the larger-than-life Queen of Soul. When asked by the Michigan Chronicle how she felt about starring in the film, the powerhouse asked her own question that she has wondered long since the cameras stopped rolling with filming the movie. “Did I do OK?” During media previews in late July and early August in Detroit, many reporters -- and the like- would easily agree that Hudson did more than OK. She tapped into the highs and lows of Franklin who suffered the loss of her mother at a young age, sexual abuse and mistreatment from her former husband.

She also exuded the many highs of Franklin’s life, especially when she stood poised behind a microphone belting out classic hits and overcoming her own demons.

“The key for me, what helped me for one, is to actually have known the person,” Hudson, a multi-GRAMMY award winner, said. “Which, somehow allows me to carry even more for them and want to tell the story in the most honest way. While filming to try to experience as closely as she did in her life, which made it even more real to me to be able to deliver it.”

Hudson, who faced her own challenges throughout her life -- including the tragic deaths of some of her closest family members -- said that she tapped into her emotions which helped her carry Franklin’s story through.

Tommy said that Franklin’s story

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Respect From page B-1 was relatable to Detroiters, and Black Detroit at that, because it resonates with so many African Americans, and then some.

“Aretha Franklin loved Black people, and I wanted to make a film where Black people were valued, heard and seen, and they were shot with beautiful light,” Tommy said.

When asked about how she wanted to capture the culture and times of Franklin and Detroit, she said that it was important to capture Detroiters as the “kings and queens” they were on that screen. “Because I think that is how she felt about us.”

She added that Detroit was an important element of the film, and showcasing Franklin against the backdrop of Detroit, especially throughout street scenes was crucial for her.

Tommy, who is South African, told the Michigan Chronicle that she wanted to highlight Franklin’s activist background and involvement with justice, too, especially at the local level in Detroit.

“I grew up during the apartheid,” Tommy said, adding that she grew up with activism as a staple throughout her life and she wanted to convey that on the big screen.

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“As a little girl myself who grew up listening to people talk around the dinner table about fighting for freedom for themselves and for future generations, I know firsthand that it affects your life forever. It’s who you are. Aretha understood that, and it’s what made her art, activism. When you talk about the Queen of Soul, her church was her activism,” she said in her production notes.

Hudson said that it is indescribable that Franklin grew up with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. like an uncle to her, and it was an important choice for her to be involved in activism any way she could.

Franklin and her four siblings -- Erma, Carolyn, Cecil and Vaughn -- along with their father, Rev. Clarence LaVaughn “C.L.” Franklin, and mother, Barbara Siggers Franklin, moved to Detroit in 1946. Rev. Franklin served as senior pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church for almost 40 years. He was nationally respected for his dynamic preaching, speaking and singing. He, too, was a notable civil rights leader.

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Tommy, who is a “big fan” of Franklin, said that it was an important responsibility Earline Franklin

Carlton Northern (Aretha Franklin hairdresser)

Jennifer Hudson for her as a Black woman to tell the story of another Black woman, who just so happened to grab the adoration and attention of the nation and world.

Tommy was quoted as saying that she wanted to focus on a specific, formative time period in Franklin’s life “which contained things the general public doesn’t know about her.”

“She had to go on a journey to become the brilliant musician that we know,” she said in her production notes. “To me, that journey felt like the most profound investigation of her legacy.

From the beginning, I saw this film as a story about a young woman with the greatest voice in the world, who was fighting to find her own voice.”

Tommy added that more films need to be made about affluent Black people because Franklin came from wealth and it was important to showcase that as a part of who she was.

“Ms. Franklin came from wealth, and her family dynamic resonates throughout the film.”

Hudson, with a Perrier bottle in one hand, said that she is continuing to find her own voice, and Franklin has taught her to show up as the confident woman she knows she is – and she encourages others to do the same.

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A Black Woman’s Guide to

Divorce

By Sherri Kolade

Detroit native Christal Eason, 53, of Southfield, has some words for Black women going through a divorce and wondering what their next step is: Fall in love with yourself all over again.

Eason, a mother of two adult children, taught others that lesson after she filed for divorce in 2012 (officially divorced in 2013) from her husband of 15 years. “(We were) together 17 (years),” she said. “We were both in the ministry,” she said adding that they had a hard time getting along and when it was time to decide, or a crisis came up, they had “two totally different schools of thought.”

Eason, who said she was “emotionally bankrupt” in her marriage was one of many countless Black women who divorced in the United States.

PLLC, said that the most surprising thing she has According to statistics, Black men and women both go seen is the split of debts 50-50.

through at least one divorce at a rate of about 42 percent.

“Regardless of the income of the woman,” she Native Americans also have a high statistical possibility of said. “What I find the most interesting is that in experiencing divorce with the rate at 44 percent of men and the Black community, our culture, is the men pro45 percent of women ending one or more of their marriages. tect and provide and the women are to nurture According to First Horizon Advisors, when going through and take care of the household. However, when a a divorce, women don’t have to end up with the short end of woman makes any income the moment the divorce happens the woman must split the debt in half. the stick, they should: At that point her income does not matter, rather 1. Organize their assets and debts after the divorce is final she makes more money or less money than her and revisit their policies, accounts and plans so the former ex-partner.” spouse is no longer named on these documents.

Melbourne said that she encourages 2. Calculate monthly take-home pay when women to consider all of their options bethe divorce is complete and factor in alimofore marriage and before divorce is even ny or child support payments to be received. on the table.

3. Create a list of monthly costs and “Meaning, have an open door to discussconsider new expenses like health ining the hard topics,” she said. “Things such surance and find out what new as a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial. Communicoverages the divorcee might cate about how the household will be run qualify you for. and who will take the lead on the financial concerns of the household.”

4. Tally up the cost of new monthly expenses for the Melbourne added that it is house, car, childcare and important to try to discuss more, along with any shared issues such as savings acdebt that was involved with counts, pensions and what the divorce agreement. debts each person should have walking into the 5. Develop a set of new fimarriage. nancial goals for saving more, building up that “These are sometimes emergency fund and have the biggest concerns in even greater control over fimarriages and in many nances going forward. instances will cause one or both partners to lead Taking charge of financto a bankruptcy,” she es is important during this fragsaid, adding that she ile time, because according to a study deals with a lot of divorcpublished by the National Bureau of es among Black couples.

Economic Research, divorced women might be more likely to work a fullShe also said that the time job after turning 50, due to needtop divorce reason she ing to bring in an income for a longer has seen thus far is finanperiod of time. cial growth in one partner Eason said that what helped her versus the other. through her divorce was to use legal information as a strong support system so that she could fight legally Shakeena Melbourne is a and not emotionally. licensed attorney who helps “When you fight emotionally it dea lot of Black women, and ters your power,” she said. couples, navigate through Shakeena Melbourne, 33, a litheir divorce. Photo provided censed attorney at Black-womenby Shakeena Melbourne owned virtual law firm, Upton Law,

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That Double for Date Night Scents for Her

By Megan Kirk Have you ever used your boyfriend’s personal items such as a toothbrush, deodorant or cologne?

It has been said the way to catch the attention of any woman is to smell good. A nice cologne could mean the difference between a first date or a dismissal. Now, cologne isn’t just for men. Some scents are good enough for a man, but made for women to wear.

Fragrances are either sold as an Eau de Parfum or Eau de Toilette. These together determine the oil concentration and the strength of the fragrance. On average an Eau de Parfum can wear up to eight hours and Eau de Toilette, up to six. For colognes, the oil content is much lower and will result in a shorter wear time. However, these scents have been known to last through date night, dinner and the midnight snack.

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“Or simply no growth in the relationship, where one partner may choose the kids, work, infidelity or even a midlife crisis and [fail] to communicate the change or shift with their partner,” Melbourne said, adding that while the pandemic did inspire break-ups and divorces, it brought good things, too. “The pandemic has also unified families that were once broken, distant or in already in a pending divorce proceeding.”

She added that statistics have shown that while Black women are the “glue” in corporate America and are pursuing higher degrees in rapid numbers, when it comes to relationships Black women statistically are failing “because there is an issue in the Black community with finance and leadership.”

If the man makes more money than her, should he lead?

“But if the woman makes more money, is she the leader? Or is she still the follower behind the man that makes less than her?”

“These questions are causing the stagnation in the Black community and the unification of the Black family at least in my opinion,” Melbourne said. “And until the answer to the question is addressed [rather that is based on the individual couple or the community] as a whole, Black women will continue to have the worst end of the stick,” she said.

Eason said that she was older than her husband by five years and she had a dream of their family building a world that they would “conquer.”

Their reality fell apart when he grew distant, she said, years before the divorce.

Now, the author of six books with a license to minister, a Ph.D., a private practice and more, Eason is doing life her way and her journey back to rediscovering herself is one she prays other women will go on during their own divorce.

“I discovered that I needed to trust God on a different level and believe that who He made me to be is who I am,” she said, adding that a marital status does not make the woman. “[That] has nothing to do with a calling or future. There is a difference between who you were, who you are now and who you want to become. Make that decision for yourself as a woman.”

For herself, that choice was obvious when her journey forward started.

“The woman I’ve become, I would say God is pleased,” she said.

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Unwind From the Grind with Weekend Couple Care

By Sherri Kolade

You only get four (or five) Saturdays out of the month – use them wisely.

With the weekend gone in practically the blink of an eye, it can be hard to go through the rat race of the week and slowly unwind with no agenda come Saturday – except planning to relax.

What does it take, though, to let one’s mind be at ease when laundry is waiting, the fridge might be empty and Monday is right around the corner with a to-do list a mile long?

According to https://www.mindbodygreen.com/, practicing selfcare as an individual or couple care together can be an important way to do an emotional check-in, if you will, to reignite and deepen the bonds of a relationship. What better day than a Saturday to do that?

Self-care is described as taking time away from the daily grind and working on oneself; couple care is the same concept but along with a significant other. Having engaged, mindful couple care is important and a good part of personal growth and development in a way that helps a couple thrive in unison and as an individual.

Here are some tips: Carve Out Time for Goal Setting Take some time out to look over goals regularly, per Mind Body Green, and ensure you and yours are constantly working on the present and future visions and dreams for yourself and your family.

Discussing and sharing this mindful habit with a significant other can have a greater impact on accountability and increased oneness as a couple with someone rooting for you.

“You can work on setting your goals together, or set them separately and then share,” according to certified life coach Melissa Snow as quoted in the article. “This invites conversation about what they are excited about, what their fears are, and how you can help.”

Have a Project on Deck to Do ­Together From finishing that deck in the backyard (literally) to practicing a foreign language together or doing something else that gives you both a sense of accomplishment, having a regular hobby or project creates a sense of achievement together.

“Learning something new is fun, and it also keeps the brain active,” mindset coach Melissa Wolak is

conversation topic outside of work and home life,” said Wolak in the article. “On the cognitive side, reading, remembering the details, and discussing the book together are great brain exercises.”

Breathe in, Breathe Out

quoted in the article. “When you share a project together as a couple, it cultivates teamwork but also an experience where you can learn together, create something new, and you laugh at mistakes.”

Read a Good Book Together During that downtime on Saturday, it can be great to do nothing other than recharge

with a good book. From turning the pages of a thriller, bibliography or new adventure book – taking in a fresh perspective through a new read can help a couple learn. Reading is also a nice way to relieve stress, grow new skills, and share experiences, according to the article.

“Reading provides new intellectual stimulation and a

Pray or meditate together and while finding that inner balance while releasing those negative feelings.

“When couples take the time and make the commitment to share their meditation practice, they strengthen their relationship and improve their overall well-being,” according to executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti.

Meditate or pray when it feels right – before bed or early in the morning. Sitting still and practicing breathing or meditating can be a powerful thing, according to the article. Beheshti suggests a backto-back position, helping the couples to synchronize their breathing.

Leave the House

You don’t have to plan a luxurious trip out of the country to say you took a trip with your significant other. Take a walk around the neighborhood, watch a good movie at the local theater – have a picnic in the park. Being outside, according to the article, can take away stress and can be a more connective experience for couples.

“Regardless of whether you have a dog to exercise, getting outside together is an ideal opportunity to combine exercise and fresh air,” Karen Tindall, a certified life coach in Arkansas, was quoted as saying in the article. “It creates a time when you can have undistracted conversations away from technology and prying ears of family.”

Spending quality time with a significant other, while prioritizing mental health with couple care is crucial to any relationship – plus it makes for a better connection, too.

Get Summertime Fine While You Still Have Time

By Sherri Kolade

adding that poor digestion can lead to bloating and a distended belly that makes people look and feel “not so great.” Several easy changes can typically get the digestion system on track so that bloating is not as big of a problem as before.

“Do what we can, summer will have its flies.”

American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson had the right idea about how to have a full, and fun, summer.

Doing what you can could mean many things: Get fit, live it up, go on vacation and then some.

Harper’s BAZAAR Magazine has some ideas, too. They wrote an article on seven crucial tips to perfecting your summer by getting your best summer body yet.

1) CARBOHYDRATES: Low carb is typically the go-to weight loss strategy, but cutting carbohydrates isn’t an across-the-board approach.

According to the article, all carbohydrates are “not created equal” and severely cutting down on specific carbohydrates can slow your metabolism down and create a number of hormonal imbalances.

and assist in digestion functions while detoxifying. There are numerous techniques to fasting with one Macari suggests doing over the next few weeks which involves consuming meals between the hours of 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Before noon having some coffee, tea, water, coconut water and fruit juice are all on the table.

• To up the results of fasting, possibly add a teaspoon of coconut oil or MCT oil to your coffee or tea, Macari said.

• Between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. have two balanced meals and two ­balanced snacks.

Over the next 14 days, think about removing processed carbohydrates like bread, cereal, pasta, pizza and artificial sweeteners.

• These individuals should not fast: people with thyroid conditions; p ­ eople with blood sugar issues or those under a very high-stress load.

Up the good carbohydrates like fruit, fruit juice, white rice and root vegetables to boost the metabolism system.

3) DIGESTION: Typically, when people lose weight, they want to lose fat. Yet, it can be a long haul before the body ­releases excess body fat.

“There is a quicker way to get a flat belly and that is to optimize digestion,” Macari said,

Steven Macari, nutritionist and founder of The Wave State, detailed his key tips for looking fit:

2) FASTING: Fasting can be a truly helpful way to lose weight, balance your hormonal system

For better digestion avoid foods that are hard to digest like gluten (look out for soy sauce and other sauces when eating outside the home) including guar gum, locust bean gum, other “gums”, carrageenan, certain raw vegetables (broccoli, Brussel sprouts, dark leafy greens), huge salads, and protein powders.

The article added that it is crucial to be aware of what you eat. Also, think about taking a few deep breaths before taking a bite of food.

Gum lovers especially? Take some of your favorite gum and get to work before eating. Also, you may want to think about chewing your food for a bit longer.

For those who aren’t shy, think about getting a colonic.

4) SUMMER SUPERFOODS • Eat oysters; eat more local, wild seafood.

• Eat beets several times per week.

• Eat artichokes once per week.

• Eat a large variety of fruit this season.

Consume coconut oil daily. The easy-to-digest fat can improve metabolism. Consider one to three teaspoons a day as a sauté or added to coffee, tea or other foods.

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STEPHANIA J. OF MICHIGAN

The COVID-19 vaccine is tested for safety and trusted by doctors.

Getting the vaccine was very personal for Stephania. She had close friends who passed away from COVID. And she is sad they were not able to have a proper burial with all their friends and family in attendance. The vaccine is a dose of hope. It helps us protect each other so we can safely gather together and continue to move beyond this pandemic.

Find your vaccine at Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine. Call 211, or text your zip code to 438829.

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Your comments are encouraged. For additional information or to submit written comments, contact Director of Water, Damon Garrett, 14110 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, MI 48203 or call 313- 865-1876.

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Firefighters serve and protect the community. Our firefighters are first responders, combating and extinguishing fires; performing rescues, hazmat responses, and life support functions; and engaging in other specialized duties under emergency conditions, frequently involving personal hazard and/or severe weather conditions. Must have completed the written firefighter test with EMPCO and have a valid CPAT. Preference will be given to those applicants with a paramedic license, valid in the state of Michigan. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, and Retirement Plans are available. For a full list of qualifications and to apply, go to https://www.ferndalemi.gov/jobs.

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Financial Analyst II Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks Financial Analyst II in Detroit, Michigan, to support the R&D Powertrain NAFTA team by conducting monthly and yearly closing, budget planning, reporting, invoicing, goods receipts, invest controlling, and other accounting-related activities, among other duties. Requires Bachs in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, plus 3 yrs of exp. in job offered/related position.

Alternatively, the employer will accept a Masters degree, plus 1 yr of exp. Must have experience in Cost Center and Project Controlling; Engineering Project Management; cbFC (SAP) and DIBS. Email resume to Camille Bowie at camille.bowie@daimler.com and reference Job number DAI0000H6B.

IT Analyst III Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks IT Analyst III in Detroit, Michigan, to develop diesel engine and powertrain systems and provide 3rd level support of a running SAP Logistics template and the Functional lead for further SAP rollout projects, among other duties. Requires Bachs in Computer Science or Management Information Systems. Position also requires 3 yrs of exp. in job offered/any related position.

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Fuel Injection Systems Controls and OBD Engineer Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks Fuel Injection Systems Controls and OBD Engineer in Detroit, Michigan, to apply engineering principles in order to develop and support NAFTA fuel injection system (FIS) software, including calibration integration, and on-board diagnostics (OBD) monitor development., among other duties. Requires Bachs in Mechanical Engineering. Position also requires 3 yrs of exp. in job offered/any related position, which must include exp. in: injection control systems for a diesel engine; testing, collecting, and analyzing data using the industry standard CAN and OBD tools; using industry standard data analytics tools such as MATLAB. Email resume to Camille Bowie at camille.bowie@daimler.com and reference Job Number DAI0000HCY. Manufacturing Controls Engineer Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks Manufacturing Controls Engineer in Detroit, Michigan, to implement and program Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) hardware and software, among other duties.

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Business Development Manager General Motors, Detroit, MI. Perform customer facing business dvlpmt for B2B data licensing of connected car data, incldg 4G LTE cellular network technology. Research &define business reqmts for data, applying an understanding of how data is gathered, transferred, processed, &stored. Create visuals, pitch decks &documentation to show how data can be harnessed for monetization in marketing to customers w/ specialized needs such as identifying return on investment on radio, out of home advertisements &location attribution.

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Glenn Edward Wash (Dies at the age of 90) February 26, 1931- July 18, 2021

Glenn E. Wash, maverick Detroit developer, was born to George Wash and Ethel Margaret Bruce Wash in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was the second of three children.

Glenn attended Cass Technical Highschool, Highland Park Community College and the University of Detroit.

Glenn, a builder at heart, chose to serve in the Navy’s Construction Battalion (Seabees) in Korea during the late 1950’s.

He married Phyllis Arlene Wash, and they were blessed with a daughter, Dr. Glennda Wash Hall.

Glenn founded G. E. Wash Construction in 1965. A master builder, he built fifty major structures in the metropolitan area and broke ground on iconic buildings including Barden Cable, Farmer Jack Supermarkets, and the Howard Johnson Hotel originally on the boulevard.

His quintessential footprint continued with the development of shopping centers on Livernois, and Schaefer Lyndon Self Storage.

Mr. Wash was a Detroiter through and through. He loved the Motor City and firmly believed in fair business, cultural, and educational opportunities for the citizens of Detroit.

Among his many accomplishments, Glenn was truly proud to serve as a board member of New Detroit. His dedication to the organization spanned 44 years.

Mr. Wash was spotlighted in numerous national and local publications including Ebony magazine, Black Enterprise, the Michigan Chronicle and various industry related articles.

Glenn was an avid fisherman, traveler, and fine arts collector.

He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Glennda Wash Hall, son-in-law, Woody Hall. Grandchildren, Taylor Hall & Christopher Hall. Sister, Georgiann Britton. Niece, Juanita Britton, and nephew, Donald Britton. Stepdaughters, Rise Pinkston & Robin Pinkston. Step grandchildren, Tiffany Sims & Richard Pinkston. In addition, grand nieces and nephews: Audreyina Pittman, Alonda Wilder, Sirjohn Wilder, Marcus Pittman II and Adajaih Pittman.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice Wash.

A memorial service will be held on August 2, 2021 at The War Memorial for family and friends.

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In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in memory of Glenn E. Wash can be made to Detroit Development Fund 501(c)(3), New Center One 3031 W Grand Blvd Suite 505 ­Detroit, MI 48202

Older Adults Shouldn’t Delay Preventive Health Care (StatePoint) Many older adults have been delaying preventive health care during the pandemic because of fear of visiting the doctor’s office. As more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, now may be a good time to make up for gaps in care, according to Dr. Gina Conflitti, chief medical officer for Medicare Advantage at Cigna.

“Delaying preventive care can catch up with us, especially as we get older,” says Dr. Conflitti. “As people age, preventive care becomes increasingly important in helping prevent or manage chronic conditions. Doctors’ offices have nationally accepted, evidence-based COVID-19 safety protocols in place and many GlobalStock / iStock via Getty Images Plus preventive services are covered by Medicare or Medicare Advantage at no extra cost when visiting a participating or in-network provider.”

Each person’s doctor should determine the right services based on age, gender, medical history and health status. Among those to consider are: Annual wellness visit. Covered by Medicare, this is a great way to develop a personalized annual care plan. Among other things, the doctor will ask the patient to fill out a health risk assessment to help determine the services likely needed in the year ahead. The doctor will assess how the patient is feeling physically and emotionally, since mental health often impacts physical health. It’s important for the patient to be open about their feelings, current condition, and medical history.

Mammogram. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every woman is at risk, but risk increases with age. Fortunately, breast cancer is often treated successfully when found early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends women 50 to 74 at average risk get a mammogram every two years.

Colorectal screening. Like breast cancer, colorectal cancer risk increases with age. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps early so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. The USPSTF recommends screening for adults age 45 to 75. Medicare covers the cost of a screening colonoscopy once every two years for those at high risk or once every 10 years for those at lower risk. Though colonoscopy is the most comprehensive test, providers can help determine the best option for individuals.

Bone density scan. USPSTF recommends women aged 65 and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become weak and brittle. According to the agency, routine screening should begin at 60 for women at increased risk. Screening may facilitate treatment that helps prevent fractures.

Eye exam. A routine eye exam is important to identify early signs of eye disease that are more likely as people age. People with diabetes are particularly prone to retinopathy, which leads to vision loss, and it’s recommended they have annual retinal screening exams.

Vaccinations. While the COVID-19 vaccine is certainly a top priority, especially for older adults, there are other important vaccines, including flu, pneumonia and shingles. Patients should ask their doctors about current recommendations as autumn approaches and risk potentially increases.

“Even in the best of times, health screenings and vaccinations are often a missed opportunity and the pandemic has only made matters worse,” says Dr. Conflitti. “But with these services, individuals can take control of their health in partnership with their doctors. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

To learn more, visit https://www.cigna.com/medicare.

The information contained in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

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• michiganchronicle.com • August 4-10, 2021

Building stronger communities in Detroit Bank of America is helping to meet the need for more affordable housing in neighborhoods across the country. Through Community Development Banking, we’re deepening our commitment to create more communities for people to call home.

In 2020, we committed $5.87 billion for affordable housing and economic development financing, resulting in over 13,000 housing units for people and families in need — many of which were constructed by diverse developers.

In addition, we’re joining Enterprise Community Partners to invest $60 million in capital to support minority developers and their work to build inclusive communities.

My teammates and I remain dedicated to helping more people find a place to live they can both love and afford. What would you like the power to do?®

Working together We’re also collaborating with organizations that are supporting affordable housing options here in Detroit. They include: Develop Detroit National Faith Home Buyers Abayomi Community Development Corporation Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation

Matt Elliott President, Bank of America Detroit

Go to bankofamerica.com/detroit to learn more about the work we are doing with our incredible partners.

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