The court’s only three liberal justices filed a dissenting opinion to the decision.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 8 that a proposed state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights should be on November’s ballot for voters to decide. Whitmer has pushed hard for the amendment, while Dixon has recently said she would support the law if passed by voters.
The court’s controversial decision im pacted the ability of individual states to set their abortion laws. Before being overturned, for nearly 50 years abortions were granted during the first two trimesters of pregnancy.
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Detroit Doula Khalifah Green told the Michigan Chronicle previously that she won ders how the Supreme Court ruling changes the landscape, especially for unplanned preg nancies.“Inbirth work, you see all types of lives and different walks of life. I have seen the impact of unwanted pregnancies slow down or stop labor physiologically.
Our continual focus and work to re cruit, retain and develop teachers rests on the importance of great teachers as the key to raising student achievement! At DPSCD, salaries have been increased across all employee groups. However, unapologetically the increases have focused on teacher salaries. The aver age salary for DPSCD teachers has in creased by nearly $16,000. Today, DP SCD’s average starting teacher salary is $8,000 higher than the Michigan average. Although salary increase cer tainly help with recruitment and reten tion, DPSCD’s climate and culture has improved has evidence through survey data in the areas of safety, evaluations, professional development, leadership support and curriculum.
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Even locally, women’s rights coalitions and healthcare organizations across the country have been steadily rallying against SCOTUS’s decision to eliminate the con stitutional right to obtain an abortion. In a hegemonic shift back toward conservative Decide the Fate of Rights in November?
The national, seemingly uphill battle for women’s reproductive health continues as citizens and public officials have vocalized and protested their opposition to the initial decision by the Supreme Court to remove federal protections for women’s reproductive rights. On June 24, history was made by the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in a 6-3 ruling delivered by the Supreme Court, controversially overturning the seminal 1973 Roe v. Wade decision grant ing abortion as a federally protected right.
ith a heightened focus now placed on political candidates and their respective races since Labor Day, Michiganders will hear almost non-stop from those who want their votes. Voters will be bombarded with campaign ads and commercials on television, radio, and the Internet, while receiving robocalls and mailed literature extending to the General Elec tion Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
While there will be hundreds of races across the state, the contest for governor will be one of the most watched.
conducted since the Primary on Aug. 2, voters have identified issues critical to the quali ty of life for them and their families. Topping the list is the issue centered on abortion and women’s rights, followed by rising inflation, threats to de mocracy, quality education for students pre-k thru college, pathways to good paying jobs, and effective ways to reduce crime.
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It is now left up to Michigan voters to decide the next move on an abortion rights measure recently placed on the November ballot.The Associated Press (AP) reported that voters will decide if abortion rights should belong in the Michigan Constitution, a move determined by the state Supreme Court on Thursday, September 8.
According to the article, abortion rights would be for certain if the amendment passes on Tuesday, November 8, during the general election. Presently, the 1931 state law makes performing abortions a crime, although the law was suspended in May, concluding with a judge earlier in September striking it down as unconstitutional, according to the report.
Whitmer fully supports Michigan women’s abor tion rights. She has signed Executive Orders to protect such rights and filed a lawsuit asking the Michigan Supreme Court to determine whether the state constitution provides a right to abortion. Dixon is against abortion -with no exception for any reason. Democrats have run political ads on tele vision consistently since the day after the Primary Election to remind voters of Dixon’s stance on abor tion rights for women.
… We are having to close in the ranks and make sure we have a strong referral list of mental health experts. … You’re going to see a spike in depression, especially postpartum depres sion from people in our community birthing babies they didn’t plan for and don’t have other options for – I don’t know what that will do,” Green Democratssaid.note that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is spurring voters to mobilize, which will help Democratic candidates this fall election.
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Even though appealing that move could be plausible, the law would still outweigh the decision if voters approve the amendment in November.TheNovember ballot is anticipated to include a referendum for registered voters to take their fight to the polls and directly consider the decision of everyday residents. While the Democratic Party currently con trols the office of governor, the Republican Party controls both chambers of the state
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legislature with a 56 to 53 majority.
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A SchoolStrongPlan: Starts with Great Teachers
Like many states, Michigan has struggled for more than a decade in finding, recruiting and retaining teach ers. In 2017, under a newly elected board and appointed Superintendent Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) was facing 400 teach er vacancies. A strategy was quickly put in place to engage teachers, stu dents, families and the
Finally, in 2020, DPSCD’s Plan moved toward growing some of our own teachers and the District launched the On the Rise Academy. The Academy provided a fast-track to connect experi enced staff who had a bachelor’s degree and were proven to be passionate about teaching, to obtain their teaching certif icate. Participants needed to set out to also pass the Michigan Test for Teach ing Certification. On the Rise even of fered a summer academy with ongoing
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II - both Democrats - are asking voters for a second term in Lansing. Hoping to prevent a Whitmer - Gilchrist re-election celebra tion is Tudor Dixon, the Republican candidate for governor and Shane Hernandez, her running mate for Lt. Governor. The race between Whitmer and Dixon marks the first time two women in Michigan have faced each other in a November gubernatorial election.Inpolls
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I want to congratulate DPSCD for making the commitment to place stu dents first by laying the groundwork to ensure a teacher is in every class room. I want to thank our families who continue to trust in the District, thank you to our unions and our partners who continue to support our teach ers. Thank you to our Superintendent who has been leading the work by re organizing the Human Resources De partment, constantly problem solving and working collaboratively with our unions, and developing a homegrown talent pipeline of teachers through the On the Rise Academy.
By Angelique Peterson-Mayberry, President, Board of Education Detroit Public Schools Community District
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Michigan’s highest court also agreed that a ballot proposal to expand voting rights and voting access in the state should go before voters in the upcoming General Election. Whitmer and Dixon will square off in what is expected to be an electrify ing debate on Oct. 13 on WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, giving voters more insight into where both women stand on a litany of issues. The debate will be aired statewide.Therace for Secretary of State is another po litical contest to watch as incumbent Democrat Jocelyn Benson, elected in 2018, makes a bid for another term based on her documented accom plishments in office, including ensuring that elec tions are secure and accessible.
below.Working together, we can raise awareness of hereditary ATTR-CM and help make sure that our community, friends, and family have the information they need to take charge of their health.
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For more information about voting procedures and timelines for the Statewide General Elec tion on Nov. 8, log on to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Voting Infor mation Center at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/.https://
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Black representation when Congress convenes in January.“Thereis a lot at stake this November for our community,” Bivings said in recorded and posted messages on his cam paign’s website. “We need to continue the legacy of Black representation in Congress. I’m a Detroi ter, and Detroiters need a Detroiter at the table for them in Congress.”
Therecourt. are other races that will affect Detroiters and other Michiganders, including bids for State Senate and State House seats.
sary part of health care that every Michigander should be able to access,” said Dr. Michael Hertz, a northern Michigan OB/ GYN. “We must do all we can here in Michigan to protect this access for the health and well-be ing of our patients. These actions are important to ensuring that abortion remains safe, legal and available in Michigan.”
ATTR-CM hides in plain sight. That’s where community and connecting come in.
Getting diagnosed with ATTR-CM can often take years. Some signs of ATTR-CM, like carpal tunnel syndrome, extreme tiredness, and swelling in the lower legs and feet, can mimic other conditions. The signs of ATTR-CM may be difficult to connect with a heart con dition. ATTR-CM, as a cause of heart fail ure can be missed. Family or friends can play an important role in helping you or your doctor determine health issues that you may not notice or talk about. Share all your health information with your doctor so that they can “connect the dots” and make sure health concerns aren’t
According29. to the State of Michigan’s online Voter Information Center, voters can vote with ab sentee ballots at their local election clerk’s office during the 40 days before an upcoming elec tion. And all registered voters in Michigan can vote using “no-excuse or reason” absentee ballots and mail or drop off the ballots to their clerk’s office.Regardless of when one votes, many stakeholders believe there is power in voting. Rev. Wen dell Anthony, president of the Detroit NAACP, who
For additional resources on heredi tary ATTR-CM, including a discussion guide to help conversations with your doctor or share with a loved one, you can visit www.yourheartsmessage.com/ don.
the SCOTUS decision is closely linked with race. Gynecological experi ments and forced steril izations have historically impacted Black women in the U.S., per ABC News.
Staff Writer Rasha Al mulaiki contributed to this report.
Another race that will garner interest is for a seat on the Michigan Su preme Court. Voters have an opportunity to send State Representative and civil litigation attorney Kyra Harris Bolden of Southfield to the Mich igan Supreme Court. If she wins, Bolden will be the first Black woman to serve on the State’s high est
professional development to support the challenges in teaching in urban dis tricts like Detroit. On the Rise has now trained a total of 96 teachers in two
children we’re going to have if we’re going to have children. We all have a human right to make decisions about our bodies,” said Toni Bond, the scholar who coined the phrase “reproduc tive justice” in the 90s to separate the concerns of Black women from those of white feminists.
There is still time for the unregistered to reg ister to vote in Novem ber’s General Election. And voters can vote ear lier than Nov. 8; they can begin voting on Thursday, Sept.
with heart-related issues – tell your doctor. If a rel ative is diagnosed with hereditary ATTR-CM, a doctor may suggest genetic counseling and testing for relatives. Ge netic testing can help rel atives understand what potential steps to take.
women. On a national av erage, Black women are also more likely to mis carry or have stillbirths than white
Black women are also more likely to die from childbirth than white women. A federal study reports that college-ed ucated Black women are five times more likely to die from pregnancy than white women who went to college.“Weall need to be able to determine how many
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In the 12th Congres sional District, Congress woman Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian-American, is an overwhelming favorite to win over Republican candidate Steven Elliott in the General. Tlaib won convincingly over two Af rican American women candidates in the Prima ry.
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Nessel urged voters who want to maintain their reproductive rights to make their voices heard at the ballot box in November.ManyBlack advoca cy groups assert that
Getting connected with information about ATTR-CM and learning from experts is also key. That’s why Detroit Black Nurses Association is excited to partner with Pfizer, former NBA bas ketball player and coach Don Chaney, and Dr. Brittany S. Fuller, MD on a Voices for the Heart event on Monday, September 26th at 7:00 PM ET to increase awareness of ATTR-CM in our community. Don will share his personal diagnosis story and his experiences living with hereditary ATTR-CM. To register for this important event, click here or scan the QR code
years.DPSCD feels that it has weathered the pan demic storm and is ready to refocus our attention
Weoverlooked.areconnected by our health histo ries – sharing health information among relatives is important too. The hered itary type of ATTR-CM is passed down through relatives. If you have relatives
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The access and expense of health care and police brutality are other factors that especially concern BlackAccordingwomen.to the Cen ters for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are more than four times as likely to have had abortions as white
“Many of our people have checked out of the system and are just not voting,” Anthony told the Chronicle during an inter view shortly after the Aug. 2nd Primary. “And our not voting only enhanc es the election of those who do not seek to serve our interest. Our lives depend upon our votes. We have to vote.”
“This seat is owned by the people of the 13th,” Thanedar said in several post-Primary interviews.” “And my thought, simply, was let democracy take its course, and let the people decide and they will say what and who they want. And that’s how it should be.”Nevertheless, Biv ings sees himself as the answer to Detroit having
coined the local-gone-na tional voting catchphrase “Take Your Soles To The Polls And Vote,” contin ues his quest to turn out the Black vote for the up coming General Election.
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ManyATTR-CM.ofusmay al ready be aware that when it comes to heart disease in the U.S., Black, African Amer ican, and Afro-Caribbean communities are disproportionately affected com pared to other racial and ethnic groups.* But did you know about three to four per cent of African Americans carry a muta tion in the TTR gene (V122I) that makes it more likely that they may develop AT TR-CM, however not all carriers develop the disease. ATTR-CM gets worse over time, which is why early diagnosis and management are so important.
Now we need to get connected and work together to address a serious cause of heart failure called transthyre tin amyloid cardiomyop athy, or
Running against Benson is Republican Kristina Karamo, who former President Donald Trump has endorsed. Karamo is an African American woman and educator from Oak Park. She has echoed what many other Trump-en dorsed candidates be lieve and have said – al though false - about why the former president lost in the 2020 Presidential Election.When Democratic can didate Shri Thanedar was victorious in the Primary Election in the 13th Con gressional District, the consensus was Detroit would have no Black rep resentation in Congress when it convened in Jan uary 2023. Thanedar, an Indian-American, won in a heavily Democratic dis trict, making him the pre sumptive favorite to win in the General Election against Republican candi date Martel D. Bivings.
*A 7-year study in London, UK found a gene mutation (ATTR V122I) was the cause of heart failure in 211 out of 1392 Afro-Caribbean patients.
to student achievement. We certainly have chal lenges such as chronic absenteeism, learning loss and metal health challenges to overcome, but our District is ready to for the new challenges. The energy of our staff, families and students is evident. Our classrooms are filled with the best teachers, and it all starts with them. We know our students are on the rise!
precedent, the “Dobbs decision” granted defer ential power to individual states.Attorney General Dana Nessel said the over turning of Roe will have additional negative con sequences. “I’ve been putting domestic violence advocates on high alert: expect to see an increase in partner assault cases, including homicides, be cause of Roe being over turned. If women can’t exercise their right to ter minate a pregnancy, that will leave them anchored to their abusers for the rest of their lives. Being forced to carry a fetus would cause catastrophic harm to women already in a precarious situation.”
The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
The health of a com munity is often about connecting. Connect ing with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Con necting with information that empowers us to make positive change.
Individuals and orga nizations had the oppor tunity to donate between $2 and $100,000 from April 1 through the day of the event. The walk this year had a financial goal of $600,000, and as of Thursday, Sept. 1 more than $831,000 has been raised.This amount is his toric within UNCF as a whole – a walk has never raised that much money.
Comerica Bank, Nate Bennett highlight Black Men in Leadership through Annual Summit
On August 20, families, friends, neighbors and Comerica Cares volunteers gathered at Belle Isle Park in Detroit for the 34th annual United Negros College Fund, Inc. (UNCF) Walk for Education – a broad-based community event to raise much needed unrestricted funds for the organization’s 37 member schools.
Comerica Bank has been a supporter of the annual walk since it began 34 years ago and is one of the many organizations that contributes significant donations each year. For the last six years, Comerica has been a bachelor sponsor of the event and donates $5,000 in addition to hosting internal employee fundraisers where they’ve raised up to $20,000. The money raised from this walk will greatly help educational aspects of the organization’s member schools such as technology, lab resources and state of the art equipment. UNCF also raises funds, considered restricted money, to help with scholarships and to offset costs for stu
Student Marvin Hood is awarded with a $2,000 educational scholarship at the second annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit.
This year’s summit took place in Detroit on Aug. 18 and the agenda included numerous networking opportunities, a keynote address, panels and breakout sessions with more than 350 in-per
Comerica Care volunteers participate in the 34th annual UNCF Walk for Education.
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This year’s National Black Men in Leadership Summit, hosted by The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) in partnership with the National Diversity Council (NDC), focused on “Resilient Leadership: Connection, Community and Contribution.”
United Negro College Fund Area Development Director Patrice Neal announces that the 2022 UNCF Detroit Walk for Education set new fundraising records.
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One of the event’s panels titled “The Power of Black Resil ience” featured Nate Bennett, Comerica Bank’s chief diversity officer and national board member of the Diversity Council, who shared remarks about equity in the workplace.
Comerica colleagues enjoyed the nice weather and great walk around Belle Isle to support scholarship fundraising and education opportunities.
The annual summit highlights successful, professional individ uals who pave the way for Black men to advance in corporate and educational settings. Not only do these individuals create and uplift a culture where Black talent is supported, but they also demonstrate leadership in the Black community and strive for accomplishments in their careers.
son attendees and more than 200 virtual participants from across the country consisting of senior and emerging leaders from all industries and across the spectrum of race, diversity and gender.
Darlene King, the executive director and senior consultant with the Michigan and National Diversity Council, played a vital role in the implementation and execution of this year’s summit along with her team members Ivy Hunter and Crystal Moore. King is one of many that appreciated Bennett’s remarks:
Comerica Bank colleagues at the 2022 National Black Men in Leadership Summit held in Detroit.
Comerica Bank’s Michigan Market President Steve Davis (left), Chief Operations and Tech nology Officer and UNCF Executive Sponsor Megan Crespi (middle), and Retail District Man ager Marvin Rushing (right), who coordinated the bank’s support for UNCF, at the Detroit Walk for Education Start/Finish line.
Approximately 50 Comerica colleagues and family members participated in the 2022 UNCF Detroit Walk for Education.
Nate Bennett, Comerica Bank Chief Diversity Officer, gives remarks at the second annual National Black Men in Leader ship Summit.
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NCRF provides free access to attend and is open to K-12 students and families throughout the Midwest.
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During every home game, a community partner will benefit from the 2022 Comerica Bank Lions First Down program by receiving $100 for each Lions first down gained at Ford Field. This year’s program began during the preseason and includes all nine Lions regular season home games resulting in a record total of 10 philanthropic organizations that will receive funding support as a result of this initiative throughout the season.
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Cheryl Parks and the Ajamu Group.
ciation and has the distinction of being the first black, female-owned extra vir gin and infused olive oil company in the world.Pritchett has grown her company from being a side business to now being her full-time career, with her olive oils used by multiple celebrity chefs, featured as Amazon Choice products and sold in retailers across the country, such as Kro ger and KimmieMeijer.Stylz, another black-owned business, won third place at this year’s NEA Virtual KimberlyPitch.Cornner is the founder and CEO of Kimmie Stylz hair care products. She uses more than 20 years of haircare experience and passion for natural hair to teach women to embrace their nat uralCornner’sbeauty. hair care line arose from a need to use healthier ingredients that promote fuller and healthier hair growth. Her hard work and diligence resulted in her products being sold online, in salons and six beauty supply stores.
Black College Expo Returning to Detroit
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“The thing that I appreciated about Nate’s participation on our lunch panel was him telling his personal story of growing up in an atmosphere and coming from a community that wasn’t so much a privileged one,” said King. “That really taught him the principles of hard work from his father being in the military and how his parents instilled in him as a young African American man the things he would be able to accomplish in life if he just remained focused to do that. It was impactful to hear a Chief Diversity Officer of a Fortune 500 company talk about his per sonal story and how that helps him to lead as a leader.”
The Detroit Black College Expo™ is free to Those interested in attend ing are welcome to register at www.thecollegeexpo.org.
The first Black-owned business spot light, Cheryl Ajamu, is the founder and chief executive officer of The Ajamu Group, a media advertising sales and event management company in metro Detroit.
One first down this year will not only move the chains and the Lions forward down the field, but it also will drive the Co merica Bank Lions First Down Program contributions overall total to $100,000 and represent the 1,000th first down that has benefited the community since the inception of the part nership.“Our community partners provide extensive services and care in their ongoing efforts to reach those in need, and we appreciate the contributions they make every day to uplift our neighborhoods and communities,” said Linda Nosegbe, Co merica Bank National Community Impact Manager. “Our goal in this collaboration focuses on delivering critical resources while also elevating, highlighting and celebrating their missions, programs and outreach services. For the past six years, the Lions have been outstanding partners in the First Down Pro gram, and we look forward to the opportunity to help make this year the most successful and impactful to date.”
By seasons end, the Comerica Bank Lions First Down Pro gram will support over 25 community partners throughout its six season supporting community partners. This marks the third season Comerica Bank and the Lions have selected differ ent organizations for each game.
“We are excited to partner with Comerica Bank,” said Dr.Theresa Price, Founder and Executive Director of NCRF. “It so refreshing to work with corporations that share the same values and beliefs as NCRF. Together we are working together to close the gap in educational achievement, work force, and economic disparities. We know that events like the Detroit Black College Expo™ bring hope and opportunities to our community.”
The 2nd Annual Detroit Black College Expo will be held Saturday, September 24 at the Wayne State University Student Center from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Register for free at www.thecollegeexpo.org.
The Detroit Black College Expo™ offers student attendees and their families access to college information and a chance to explore post-high school opportunities in an up-close and personal setting.
Seminars include: “How to Find Money for College” | “Boomin’ Careers” | “Why Attend an HBCU” | “The 411 for the Student Athlete” | “How to Think & Grow Rich” | “How to Start a Business” | “Real Talk–College vs High School” | “How to Get A’s in English moderated by NCRF Celebrity Ambassador Hip Hop Legend Yo-Yo.”
It continues to work toward its vision to close the gap in education al achievement, workforce, and economic disparities with the goal to end racism and racial inequality – and, to date, NCRF has: Hosted more than 200 college expos nationwide, including 49 virtual events during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic; Helped more than 600,000 students get into college; Yielded a 100% graduation rate among Black students (93% for all students) in their Movement Enrichment Program; Secured a 95% success rate of its scholarship winners completing college; Helped over 1,500 ath letes with athletic scholarships; Placed more than 1,200 college students and graduates into internships and careers.; Secured more than 1.5 billion dollars in scholarships and grants for students.
NCRF was founded in 1999. The nonprofit hosted first Black College Expo™ in 2000 in California with over 35,000 people in attendance. Black College Expo™ is a college access event that highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and other postsecondary institutions to provide admissions, scholarship information and resources to its attend ees. NCRF’s mission is to curtail the high school dropout rate and increase degree and/or certificate enrollment among underserved, underrepresent ed, at-risk, low resource, homeless and foster students.
Cheryl Parks, found er and CEO of the Ajamu Group.
Ajamu was first inspired to start her own business through her mentor, who encouraged her to develop a company focused on her expertise – securing au tomotive advertising and sponsorships for national media companies. Ajamu was particularly motivated as this venture would make her the only African Amer ican woman in Michigan who owned a business of this kind.
Chasity Pritchett took first place as the founder of Emblem Oil. Her com pany is on a mission to bring the health benefit and exquisite flavor of U.S. olive oil, which Pritchett calls “fruit medicine,” to diverse communities across the coun try.
Patrice Neal, the Michigan direc tor for UNCF, leads this educational campaign and plays a vital role in the fundraising and planning of the walk.
“Marking 1,000 first downs and of course $100,000 in con tributions to those working to make a positive impact in our community is a milestone to be celebrated,” said Detroit Lions Vice President of Detroit Lions Foundation and Community Relations Roxanne Caine. “The Comerica Bank Lions First Down Program is a great way to both reach and spotlight these backbone organizations in the City of Detroit and beyond.”
Comerica Bank Lions First Down Program set to surpass $100,000 in total community support during 2022 season
Comerica Bank was one of the many awardees of this year’s summit and was honored with the Business Impact Award. In addition, four scholarships valued at $1,000-$2,000 were awarded to Black male college bound students. Those who demonstrate leadership skills, commitment to their community and educational achievements were considered as a recipient. The scholarships are funded through The Michigan Diversity Council in partnership with Comerica Bank, the Auto Club Group, AAA, Detroit Pistons and Aerotek-Aston Carter-Ac talent.To
dents’ tuition and room and board.
Comerica Bank has supported the UNCF Detroit Walk for Edu cation every year since it first launched 34 years ago.
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and supporting the Ajamu Group, visit ajamugroup.com.ComericaBank is also a sponsor of the recent National Entrepreneurs Asso ciation (NEA) Virtual Pitch Contest. The contest started during the pandemic as a means to uplift business owners nation wide.People all across the country apply to the contest to pitch their business for three minutes to a panel of accredited judges, usually including a previous con test
Comerica has been a national partner of the Diversity Council for four years and has been a sponsor of the Black Men in Leadership Summit since it began in 2021. Comerica sits on the council’s national board of directors and has a board member president in each on of the council’s markets.
“They [Comerica] are more than just a partner that has members present within the structure of the organization,” said King. “They also are very intentional and impactful about supporting efforts and initiatives that we [The Diversity Coun cil] offer to bring light to marginalized groups in this country.”
Afterwinner.narrowing down the top ten contestants, the judges decide the first and second place winners while the live audience determines third place. Each winner receives a Dell laptop and one year membership to NEA in addition to a cash prize, with $3,000 to first place, $1,000 to second and third with $500.
NCRF connects students to positive post-secondary pursuits – pro viding resources and services to help students prepare for, enroll in and graduate from a degree and/or certificate program.
Comerica Bank, together with the National College Resources Foun dation (NCRF), have partnered to bring the Detroit Black College Expo™ to the Midwest Saturday, September 24 at Wayne State University Student Center from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT (Expo 10-3, After Show 3-5).
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Kimberly Cornner, founder and CEO of Kimmie Stylz.
see the full list of the 2022 National Black Men in Lead ership awardees visit http://blackmeninleadershipsummit. org/2022/awardees/.Those interested in supporting under-rep resented communities in this country can learn more about next year’s summit here: michigandiversitycouncil.org.
tion, Detroit Organizations of Black Organizations, De troit Police Athletic League, Inc., Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Focus: HOPE, HAVEN, LASED, Lebanese American Heritage Club Leaders Advancing and Helping Com munities, Life Directions, Ruth Ellis Center,The Children’s Cen ter and Winning Futures.
“Comerica Bank was the only com pany to believe in my vision for the 1st Multicultural Media Luncheon Auto In dustry Awards,” said Ajamu. “The event has honored over 30 automotive ex ecutives from communities of color. Comerica Bank’s support gave me the encouragement and financial support I needed to keep moving forward with my project.”Those interested in learning more
For the sixth-consec utive year, Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are supporting philanthrop ic partners and assisting transformative community impact initiatives throughout southeast Michigan by ensuring that first downs at Ford Field stretch well beyond 10 yards.
Ajamu attributes a lot of the success her business has seen to the support she received from Comerica Bank.
UNCF Walk for Education
This year’s program not only benefits more community or ganizations than ever before, but the program is set to surpass a major milestone.
Thus far in 2022, Comerica Bank has donated $6,600 to three non-profits through the First Down Program, including: The Judson Center, DEFY Program and Mostyn Community Development.TheJudson Center served approximately. Judson Center, which serves approximately 12,000 children, adults and fami lies annually, has been changing fates and restoring childhoods for children who have been abused and neglected, and others who are challenged by developmental and physical disabilities, severe emotional impairments and autism spectrum disor der. DEFY (Determined Exceptional Fearless Youth) supports middle and high school students within the Ypsilanti and Met ro-Detroit Areas and assists program students looking to learn and grow through hands-on experiences and mentorship from passionate and caring professionals. And Mostyn Community Development provides service and assistance in the following areas of academic enrichment for students deemed at-risk / underprivileged and special needs students: STEM and STEAM learning, career and leadership development, entrepreneurship, vocational training, community outreach, sports and recreation.
Since its inception in 2017, Comerica has contributed $93,900 to 20 local community organizations through Comer ica Bank’s Lions First Down program. Additional recipients in clude: Abigayle Ministries, Alternatives For Girls, Beyond Basics, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Citadel Community Development Corpora
“UNCF’s ultimate goal and mis sion is not to just to get students to college, but to get them through successfully,” said Neal. “To not just give them a scholarship to get there but to make sure we can help man age them and provide the outreach resource that we do have to make sure they are successful and grad uated.”
UNCF’s mission is to build a ro bust and nationally recognized pipe line of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of member institutions is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college.UNCF follows its mission by awarding more than 10,000 student scholarships, worth more than $100 million, each year, and by providing financial support to 37 historical ly Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – one initiative being the Walk for Education, which is its biggest Michigan fundraiser. UNCF also serves as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.Donations are being accept ed online at https://uncf.org/ until Sept. 30.
Business Month, Comerica Bank highlighted several Black-owned businesses across the state that showcase exceptional Black talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
“The impact the National College Resources Foundation is having on our youth and college students is transformational,” said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank Vice President and National Community Impact Manager. “The Black College Expo in Detroit last year opened access and connected participants to post-secondary institutions and critical financial resources. We are honored to once again partner with the NCRF and enrich this year’s expo and the seminar’s expansive workshops.”
This year’s one-day, in-person event provides opportunities for many high school students to have their college application fees waived – as well as chances to earn acceptance and receive scholarships to some colleges on the spot. The day is filled with energy, interaction and informative seminars and workshops for K-12 students and their families.
UNCF has 25 offices across the county with its headquarters in Washington D.C. It envisions a na tion where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling ca reers, engaged citizenship and ser vice to our nation.
Each August, Black entrepreneurship is celebrated through Black Business Month, a time to acknowledge and ap preciate black-owned businesses across the country. Since 2004, Black Business Month serves to recognize contribu tions Black business owners make to the economy and pay homage to their lega cies as they pave the way for future Black
Comerica Bank partners with National College Resources Foundation to bring access to college opportunities and funding to students and families across southeast Michigan
Mortgage Rates Rise, Jobless Claims Mixed
The strained economic conditions during the pan demic rattled the stability of numerous businesses, forc ing many entrepreneurs to be more innovative in order to stay“Asafloat.aBlack entrepreneur during COVID times, resourc es were limited,” said Melaku. “But I humbled myself and started going to businesses and started doing pop ups. So, there was a trial and error to figure out where in Detroit it was received well. So, the more we started doing it, peo ple knew about the food and we kept “Konjogoing.”Me” means “Beau tiful Me” in Ethiopian and re flects the inspiration behind the business to introduce
to-income ratio may allow you to qualify for the best rates on your home loan.
ally considered good. Additionally, lenders look at your debt-to-income ratio. This is a simple equation of how much debt you have relative to how much money you make. Borrowers with a higher debtto-income ratio are considered more risky while a lower debt-
Freddie Mac reported higher mortgage rates last week as the average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose by 23 basis points to 5.89 percent. Rates for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.16 percent and were 18 basis points higher than in the previous week. Rates for 5/1 adjustable-rate mort gages averaged 4.64 percent and were 13 basis points higher on average. Discount points averaged 0.70 percent for 30-year fixedrate mortgages and 0.80 percent for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages. Discount points for 5/1 adjust able-rate mortgages averaged 0.40 percent.New
inflation as normal. Chair Powell addressed concerns about politi cal influence on Fed policy. “I can assure you that we never take into consideration external political considerations.”
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The city’s Black entrepre neurs and owners of busi ness innovation hubs spoke to the Michigan Chronicle on the resilience, creativity and culture shifting to continue providing goods and services run by and for community members.Konjo
Chair Powell said that interest rates will remain high for a lon ger than expected time as “histo ry cautions against prematurely loosening [monetary] policy.” The Federal Reserve has a legislative mandate to maintain its target interest rate range at or near 2 per cent, during a discussion at the
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ic Development Corporation (MEDC), which offers busi ness assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, celebrates Black Business Month by highlighting the growth opportunities, ini tiatives and recent success stories for Black-owned busi nesses in EstablishedMichiganin2004, Black Business Month is celebrat ed each August to recog nize Black-owned business es across the nation and the enormous impact they have on America’s prosperi ty. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and in Michigan, MEDC is committed to providing sup port, resources and opportu nities they need to grow and thrive.InMay, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined MEDC to an nounce that Michigan was ap proved for up to $236,990,950 in State Small Business Cred it Initiative (SSBCI) funding
“I was always passionate about cooking and feeding people overall,” said Melaku. “When I started, I decided to help those who did not have
More importantly, how much home can you afford? We sat down with Detroit’s Ken Cor ley, Community Home Lending Manager at Chase, to answer those questions and discuss what the current state of the market means for you and your family’s homebuying dreams.
Detroiters to Ethiopian food, culture and history.
What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates This Week
Black Business Month may be over for the year, but buy ing Black is always in season.
Me Owner Advises Black Women Entrepreneurs to “Be HelinaBold!”Melaku is the own er of Konjo Me, an Ethiopian pop up and catering service in Detroit. Her business grew during the early days of the pandemic in 2020 as she be gan catering to community members in need.
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A: When it comes to home ownership, your credit score and debt-to-income ratio are major factors in the application process.Yourcredit score is set based upon how you’ve used credit, or not used credit, in the past. Us ing credit responsibly, such as paying bills on time and having a low utilization rate will result in a higher score. Higher cred it scores can help you qualify for the lowest interest rates. A score at 700 or above is gener
While President Biden supports the Fed’s policies, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concern that too many rate hikes could raise unemployment. Chairman Pow ell would not indicate how much the Fed may raise rates at its next monetary policy meeting on Sep tember 21 but analysts said the rate hike would likely be 0.75 per cent or 0.50 percent at the least.
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She said Black women in business often get stereo typed as being too aggressive, but they should not let this misconception stop them from working toward their goals.“We are misunderstood in what we’re trying to put out there because we understand the lack of resources for Black people when it comes to Black products in general,” said Meluka. “I say to anyone looking to make something happen, ‘Be Bold!’”
Q: What are some factors that can affect the cost of a mortgage?
“So, our goal was to edu cate people about Ethiopian food because there isn’t any thing in Detroit. So, it wasn’t about just serving Ethiopian food, it was about educating people on what the food was, what it consists of, how to eat it, how healthy and nutritious it is for you.”
Helina Melaku, Owner Konjo Me
This week’s scheduled econom ic reporting includes readings on month-to-month and annual in flation, retail sales, and consum er sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims will also be released.
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Q: What are the main fac tors mortgage lenders look at when evaluating an ap plication?
A: There are a number of things you can do to improve your credit score, starting with reviewing your credit reports to understand what might be working against you. You can also pay down your revolving credit and dispute any inaccu racies.Additionally,
there are ser vices like Chase Credit Journey to help monitor and improve your credit score. Credit Jour ney monitors all of your ac counts and alerts you to chang es in your credit report that may impact your score. You’ll get an alert any time Chase sees new activity, including charges, account openings and credit inquiries. Chase will also notify you if there are changes
access to food. For exam ple, restaurants were closed. People who already knew my cooking started reaching out to me more so I started do ing catering orders. Also, in general, just learning about the business that came about during COVID.”
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A: There are several factors to consider when reviewing mortgage options including loan term, interest rate, and loan type. Potential homebuy ers should contact a home lending professional to under stand and review the options available to them.
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Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, and the pressure is mounting for those looking to buy right now, with home prices fluctuating and mortgage rates at their highest levels in over a decade.
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For example, there are two basic types of mortgage inter est rates: fixed and adjustable. While adjustable rates are ini tially low, they can change over the course of a loan, so your mortgage payments may fluc tuate. Loan term indicates how long you have to pay off the loan. Many homebuyers tend
Last week’s economic report ing was minimal due to the Labor Day Holiday. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Weekly readings on mort gage rates and jobless claims were also released.
jobless claims fell to 222,000 initial claims filed last week as compared to the previous week’s reading of 228,000 new jobless claims filed. 1.45 million continuing jobless claims were filed last week as compared to the previous week’s 1.44 million ongo ing claims filed.
While existing home sales have fallen month-over-month since the beginning of the year, prices still hit a record high above $400,000 in May, accord ing to the National Association of Realtors, as low levels of housing inventory and supply chain constraints have creat ed an affordability squeeze for homebuyers. Mortgage rates have nearly doubled in the last six months – from 3% in 2021 to close to 6% in 2022 – making it increasingly challenging for many Americans to purchase a home, especially for those with limited income.
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Through intentional work done by the DEGC, local minority-owned busi nesses and others can reap the rewards of a stronger, more stable economy de spite the pandemic, looming economic uncertainties and staff shortages.
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For a deeper dive into this topic, our Beginner to Buyer podcast – episode three, “How Much Can I Afford?” is a great resource for prospective homebuy ers to get answers to all their homebuy ing
Now the DMB has broadened its fo cus and works to make Detroit a hub for small business success. This includes helping business owners with access to capital, addressing legislative issues that prevent business growth, providing skills training and e-commerce connec tivity, driving diversity and inclusion and more, according to a press release.
is no way for a buyer to completely avoid paying these fees, there are ways to save on them. Some banks offer financial assistance for homebuy ers. As an example, Chase’s Homebuy er Grant offers up to $5,000 that can be used toward a down payment or closing costs in eligible neighborhoods across the country. There may also be home owners’ or down payment assistance offered in your city or state. Contact a Home Lending Advisor to learn about re sources you may be eligible for.
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was closed for almost two years due to the pandemic but he’s still pumping out records, turntables and more.
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“I make a profit and also give good deals to people in the neighborhood,” he said, adding that people come from all over, including different countries. “They will come to hit the record shops in the area because Detroit is like the music capital; I have a great selection and great prices. … Like the old saying goes, ‘When you’re doing what you love you don’t work a day in your life.’ I live by that Sincemotto.”2011,Hatch Detroit has worked with 49 alumni start-up businesses. In recent partnership with entrepreneur ial hub, Techtown Detroit, it supports emerging entrepreneurs with training, funding and guidance in navigating the localBetweenmarket.2020 to 2021, Hatch Detroit decided to hold off on its annual con test for new businesses and focused on supporting the 47 small and micro-busi nesses through the hardships of COVID.
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Quentin L. Messer Jr., MEDC CEO, told the Michigan Chronicle previously that success is vital to Michigan’s small businesses, especially those in Detroit.
like Stellantis or Ford or a small busi ness that covered our neighborhoods, our organization was developed and de signed to help [businesses] make their first step on a path to success,” John son said of DEGC wins.
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Out of the 47 client businesses, 58 percent are owned by people of color and 78 percent are women-owned.
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during that time,” said Vittoria Katans ki, executive director of Hatch Detroit.
from the U.S. Department of the Trea sury.Headquartered at Grand Valley State University and representing a longterm collaboration between the Small Business Administration and the State of Michigan, the Small Business Devel opment Center (SBDC) operates 11 re gional offices and more than 20 satellite offices. The SBDC provides entrepre neurs and business owners with conve nient access to consulting and training throughout Michigan at low or no cost.
to opt for a 15-year or 30-year mort gage, though other terms are available. A longer loan term generally means you’ll have lower monthly payments, but you’ll pay more in interest over the life of the loan. A shorter loan term may come with higher monthly payments, but you’ll likely pay much less in inter est over time.
Frazer, 65, of Redford, owns the Inkster-based used record store, The Sound Explosion. He said that after his retirement from Wayne County sewage and pump stations seven years ago, he wanted to go to his true love and his small business surviving COVID was no easy feat but well worth it.
Kevin Johson, president and CEO of the DEGC, hangs his hat on the organi zation’s vision which firmly believes in steering the city’s economic develop
A: People often think of the down payment and monthly mortgage, but buying and owning a home carries addi tional costs. Closing costs, for example, can amount to up to 3% or more of the final purchase price. Other factors that could add on to your monthly payments are property taxes, homeowner’s in surance, and homeowner’s association
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“It’s been great I enjoy it. I enjoy re cords and music.” Frazer, who owns the 2,200 square-foot, self-standing store on Middlebelt Road at the corner of Carlysle, said. “It didn’t do me too bad, still had to pay the bills but I didn’t have no rent payments -- that helped.”
“Just talking about fears a lot of the small businesses [had] at that time. Ev erybody has their fears of the pandemic and you add into it the fear of owning a business and then eliminating their resources. We tried to be their support base.”Along with temporary financial sup port with bills for overhead mainte nance, Hatch Detroit also advised new business owners to reassess the archi tecture and layout of their brick and mortars to meet the changing demands duringHatchCOVID.Detroit is currently working to help open 16 new businesses, of that 88 percent are run by people of color and 94 percent are run by women.
“We are trying to keep up with what the recommendations were, like build out window walk ups for ordering or picking up, parking permits for carry out, open air seating and windows to allow for airflow,” said Katanski. “We re ally encourage businesses to think this might not just be a temporary issue, but something that might happen again, and to be proactive.”
Frazer does mostly in-store sales and
Q: What are the costs of home ownership beyond the monthly mortgage payment?
“We understand the importance that Detroit plays psychologically in the na tion’s view -- how they see Michigan,” Messer said. “You’re not going to be successful in Detroit without having a strong working relationship with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC).”Inclusive economic development doesn’t happen by accident.
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On Aug. 19 Comerica’s Michigan Hispanic Business Resource Group joined the Detroit Ti gers in recognizing and honoring the contribu tions of Latino players and coaches to the game of baseball at the 17th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! Cel ebration at Comerica Park.
Women United, a program of the United Way of South-Central Michigan-Capital Area, is one of
“At Comerica, our greatest pride as a bank comes from invest ing in the diverse communities we serve,” said LaToya Rowell, Co merica Bank’s vice president and community affairs manager. “By supporting the Lansing/East Lan sing Chapter of The Links, Incor porated’s Annual White Rose Gala, we are investing in the next gen eration of leaders who are making an impact by contributing to the Lansing and East Lansing commu nity in a meaningful way. Helping to acknowledge their accomplish ments is just one way we are able to raise the expectations of what a bank can
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sure that we understand customers’ requirements,” Bridges said. “We give them the appli cations, the systems and the data that they need when they need it.That’s how we help the customer, that’s how we help Co merica…As we keep changing, as technolo gy changes, we’re right there with them. We change our systems to keep up to date with the banking industry.”
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Bridges’ efforts to support youth literacy contin ue through her volunteer work with Comerica.When Bridges and other Comerica employees worked with a local chapter of the Lions Club International Foundation, which works to fight diabetes, hunger and childhood cancer while helping the environment and promoting healthy vision, volunteers were given Amazon gift cards to purchase books for children in various age ranges. The books were then donated to low-income children.
Linda Bridges, project manager and princi pal product manager at Comerica
Bridges also serves as a board member for Our Community Reads, an Ypsilanti-based organization that works to inspire a love of reading and academic confidence in children whose families face financial challenges while helping their parents become co-ed ucators. The group also organizes field trips for the
working with children,” Bridges said. “The reward from them is priceless.”
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After working for many years in the automotive industry, Bridges says she finds it exciting to learn what happens behind the scenes of everyday banking functions. She also said she appreciates that Comerica elevates women and champions diversity programs.
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Comerica colleagues met up with Detroit Tigers Latin players, coaches and legends.
This year, through Comerica Bank’s Michigan African American Business Resource Group, the bank served as a bronze level sponsor of the Lansing/East Lansing Links, Inc. 11th Annual White Rose Gala and 50th Anniversary celebration of the Sincechapter.2013
While it’s common for Comerica employees to volunteer outside of work, Linda Bridges’ work trans lates directly to some of her community-related ini for Comerica as a project manager and principal product manager for the last three years, Bridges supports the team that the that are at the heart of Comerica’s applications.“Wemake
Comerica has con tributed $5,000 to support the Lansing/East Lansing Chapter of The Links, Inc.’s White Rose Gala.
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“The Lansing/East Lansing chap ter of The Links, Incorporated is proud to celebrate 50 years of programming with impact in the Greater Lansing Area,” said Mable Martin-Scott, chapter president.
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The Links Incorporated is one of the Nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations. It has a proud history of service, not only in the community, but com munities throughout the world. Its membership consists of more than 16,000 professional women of color in 300 chapters, 42 states, the District of Columbia, the Com monwealth of the Bahamas and the United Kingdom.
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Before starting her position at Comeri ca, Bridges spent 36 years working in com puter science at Gen eral Motors. She has shared her IT exper tise through volunteer work with the Black Girls CODE Detroit Chapter, which a GM executive helped establish when Bridges was working there. The nonprofit introduces computer coding to young girls from underrepresented communities.
Comerica Bank Celebrates Latino Baseball Players at 9th Annual Fiesta Tigres
Comerica Bank colleagues celebrating the 9th Annual Fiesta Tigres luncheon.
Dancers take to the Comerica Park field in celebration of Latin American culture.
than $60,000. Money raised are used to fund scholarships for local high school seniors and their new leadership program for high school girls. Funds are still being accepted to support scholarships and the chapter’s mentoring program for high school girls.
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a pregame ceremony to honor the club’s cur rent Latin American players and coaches, and celebrated Cuban native Barbaro Garbey, who played on the Tigers’ 1984 World Series cham pionship team. The parade of flags was led by youth baseball players from southwest Detroit. To learn how you can support Comerica’s community outreach efforts, visit comerica.com.
the organization’s many programs that mobilize a powerful network of women who strengthen our community through philanthropic investment, engagement and volun teerism as well as the influencer of a collective vision to improve the lives and future of girls.
To preview the tastes of Liberia coming to Detroit, Frame in Hazel Park hosted a pop-up Liberian Dinner Party Experience with Little Liberia.The menu consist ed of a variety of Chef Ameneh’s Liberian specialties including street food beef skewers, sweet plantains, Li beria’s celebratory dish, check rice and gravy, as well as Chef Ameneh’s mother’s coffee cake.
Hatch Detroit Winner Hosted Pop Up at FRAME in Hazel Park
This year, Comerica Hatch Detroit named Ame neh Marhaba, owner of Little Liberia, the winner of its tenth annual Hatch Off competition. As the winner she received a $100,000 business grant from Comer ica Bank and pro bono support from Hatch Detroit andLittleTechTownLiberia is an Afro fusion pop-up restaurant looking to find a permanent space to introduce Libe ria’s rich multicultural cuisines to the people of Metro Detroit. It serves authentic Liberian dishes, a cuisine whose heritage is a mixture of African, Caribbean and Antebellum-South African American influences.
Comerica Bank’s African American BRG Helps Raise Funds for High School Girls Comerica representatives and attendees alike at the 11th Annual White Rose Gala and 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Links chapter. The Lansing/East Lansing Links, Inc.’s 11th Annual White Rose Gala and 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Links chapter.
ers to join the Comerica table and the baseball game that took place later that day. Those who attended the game were encouraged to arrive early to enjoy music and dancing on the Comer ica Park concourse to celebrate Latin American culture.Detroit minority-owned restaurant Shell Shock’d Tacos was onsite selling “Detroit’s fin est tacos” all weekend long. The Tigers hosted
Duringbe.”the annual dinner event, The Links recognized a Young Professional Leader, Cameo King, and an Outstanding Organization in the community, United Way of South-Central Michigan-Capital Area, Women United Program.
Through Triumph Church, Bridges helps coordi nate the Promiseland programming, which works to connect church-related lessons to students at all lev els. She also helps the group organize events such as a harvest festival and field trips.
“Through the lens of our five facet areas – Services to Youth, Health & Human Services, International Trends & Services, The Arts and National Trends & Services – we have provided valuable and trans formative public service. We look forward to keeping this commit ment and collaborating with Co merica Bank and other partners, as we continue to strive for an improved quality of life for those in our community. We are excited about moving forward in our longheld tradition of friendship and ser vice over the next fifty years.”
To learn more about Little Liberia, visit HatchDetroit.com.
Chef Ameneh Marhaba poses with her cook ing utensils.
Acting in partnership with many other agencies, parish es, hospitals, companies and organizations in the metro area, Crossroads offers assistance in the form of a hand-up by working with clients to meet their immediate needs and help them assess their situations to lessen the likelihood of future
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The festivities began with the 9th annual ¡Fi esta Tigres! Luncheon where the Hispanic BRG team invited both business and community lead
Ameneh Marhaba of Little Liberia served as fea tured guest chef for two days earlier this month.
“I love to volunteer; I love to give back. I feel like I made it where I am because I had people who always helped me,” Bridges said. “I like working with youth; I like working with children where they get their start and give them that sense of belonging, give them that confidence to let them know they can do whatever they want to do.”
“They don’t just talk it; they do it. They have many programs and volunteer events. The people are really nice,” Bridges said. “I like the company as a whole –how they treat a person, the opportunities they pro vide, and just the excitement.”
Over two dozen colleagues and family members cov ered the morning and afternoon shift during the annual Co merica Crossroads Sunday Soup Kitchen on Sept. 11 to help supports the organization’s effort to reduce food insecurity in theCrossroadscommunity.of Michigan, which has been serving metro Detroit for over 50 years since its founding in 1971, sup ports the community at large by providing emergency assis tance, advocacy, and counseling to anyone in need through both of its locations.
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“Companies are attracted to dedicated communities on the social networking app, even ones that number in the low thou sands,” Nerdwallet.com reported. “If your followers fit the profile of consumers that a brand is trying to reach, you may be able to make some money. Not interested in go ing the influencer route? Try selling your products.”Nerdwallet.com reported that there are five primary ways to earn money on Insta
The Bloom Elements Hair Restoration System was created to promote healthy hair growth, according to her website. It was designed by professional cos metologist Burrell who created a professional-grade product line that can be used by both the stylist and the consumer. The products are packed with exotic and organic extracts, all vegan, sulfate-free and par aben-free.Yearslater while coming up against the pandemic, a looming recession and inflation, Burrell said that she keeps pushing even in an uncertain economy de spite it
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The self-described serial entrepreneur, investor and mother of two young boys (seven and one) said that others have doubted her ability to shine and run her businesses and she has overcome their negativity by winning and she explains why, too.
“[It’s for] my sons,” she told the Michigan Chroni cle recently. “I do everything. I have real estate. … I’m letting them know they can do anything they want to do -- be anything they want to be. Don’t let anyone tell you [what you] cannot do. Too often I’ve been told what I cannot do. The shop is too big. [My] product is too large. I’m going to show you guys.”
Lauren Gillon of Detroit, better known as Elle The Foodie (@ellethefoodie and @
or something along those lines,” she said. “It’s almost like I had to create that product that is what prompted me to get it done. It is equipped with hair oils, heat protectants and treatments for all hair types.”
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With over 22 years of expertise in the hair resto ration specialty field, Burrell said that she saw a ma jor need of specialized hair restoration, which she of fers through a wide range of hair products including a treatment mask and clarifying shampoo available in her salon and online at shopbloomelements.com/ products.“Isaw the need to fill a void in our culture where women are thinking their hair can’t grow or won’t grow
One national article said that changes in the beau ty industry are felt all across the nation whether peo ple continue to pamper themselves or not.
“Even if you have 1,000 followers who are engaged, the potential to make money is there,” he said in his blog. Where’s the fun in it though?
Nerdwallet.comlife.added that developing a posting prowess where influence and finan cial stability meet comes with doing more than just sharing photos and videos.
What does it cost to be an influencer? One with a million followers can make about $670 per post, the search marketing website says in the Nerdwallet.com article. An Instagram influencer (with 100,000 fol lowers) can make about $200 per post, and someone with 10,000 followers can make about $88 per post.
JoJo’s is thrilled to make Detroit its first home outside of Illinois and plans to pay homage to Motown’s celebrated musicians, including Madonna, Eminem, and Diana Ross, as well as sports icons like Barry Sanders and the local fa vorite, Faygo pop. But this modern diner could never forget its roots, showcasing Chicago-style hotdogs, like the “Triple Dog Dare You” and the “Chicago Handshake,” an Old-Style beer paired with a shot of Malört.
“One thing women are going to do is take care of their hair -- if they have to sacrifice on some other things, they’ll definitely make sure their hair is in tact,” she said, and for good reason. “This is one of the investments [of] investing in yourself. We all de serve to feel beautiful no matter what.”
“Customers are not willing to give up their beauty purchases,” Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass recently told The Associated Press, WXYZ reported. “People need
Forbes reported that per a recent survey conducted by IZEA Worldwide (an online brand-publisher marketplace for influenc ers), 63 percent of the survey responders found their favorite influencer content to be more interesting and trustworthy in comparison to traditional, or scripted, ad vertising.Thearticle added that numerous social media consumers can benefit from such influencer trust as 56 percent of survey re sponders noted they bought an item from a sponsored or paid social media post from an influencer they “know” even if they don’t have a personal relationship with them or met them in real
Burrell, who also has a hair extension line, Naked Strands, recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of her sprawling 3,600-square-feet Stamped Salon and Spa in “ThatEastpointe.wasthebirth of my haircare products, Bloom Elements, that started in 2019,” she added. “It focus es on hair restoration.”
Earn badges through live videos (money earned directly from one’s audience when the influencer shares real-time videos with Instagram’s Live feature). Monetize videos with ads
The typical salary for a social media in fluencer is about $52,000 a year in the Unit ed WhoStates.needs to clock into work when there’s money like this to be made?
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The article added that the top five Ins tagram influencers as of April 2021 have over 200 million followers each, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Ariana Grande, Dwayne Johnson, Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez, according to Search Engine Journal.
Entreprenuer.comwalk-ins.”reported that the beauty indus try as a whole has had to make adjustments overall, too, as beauty standards have slowly changed with more Zoom meetings, work-from-home schedules and shifting
Despitepriorities.thelong-lasting impact of beauty standard changes, Burrell said that some things will remain.
Local social media influencers gave their two cents on what makes it all worthwhile.
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JoJo’s ShakeBAR is the next-generation restaurant and bar, taking over The District Detroit at 88 W Columbia St., as the go-to spot before and after those Red Wings and Tigers games, or shows at Fox Theatre. JoJo’s fully immersive din ing experience offers the perfect date night, unique group outing, or fun family affair. Grounded in nostalgia, JoJo’s ShakeBAR will leave kids in awe and transport adults back to the 80s/90s with arcade game tables and a walk-up win dow for sports fans on the run. JoJo’s will open on Septem ber 24th bringing over-the-top Biggie Shakes, classic diner fare, and elaborate cocktails to Columbia Street.
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“So, the formula is: more followers + more posts = more money,” according to theNeilarticle.Patel, a widely respected digital marketing specialist, says that engagement with followers who like, share and com ment is the ticket.
With thousands of social media influ encers growing by the day it’s not hard to see why many are interested in perfecting their post, earning more followers, growing in popularity and making a few bucks along theAccordingway. to a Forbes article, the latter is possible, and making a nice profit with posts can begin with not only name recog nition but also building old-fashioned trust in the increasing digital age.
and restoration expert Nastasha Burrell, 35, doesn’t play when it deals with dabbling in the beauty industry, dipping more than her pinky toe in.
“Whatall.I’m doing as far as recession-proofing for my salon is offering commission-based stylists [as an op tion],” Burrell said, adding that she has staff on hand all the time, and her services include walk-ins. “What that does is let people know we’re here and we’re al ways getting
The multi-hyphenate owner of Eastpointe-based Stamped Salon and Spa, and founder and CEO of Bloom Elements haircare line, goes all in with preci sion and calculated execution with her work and envi sions a bright, recession-proof future for herself, her family and her business due to inspiration from an unlikely word, “No.”
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homegirlkitchen) told the Michigan Chronicle that as a food blogger on mul tiple platforms she finds her footing by doing what she does best – being her self.“Authenticity,” she said, is key. “Don’t change your persona for a fol lowing, people notice the difference. Be true to who you are, work hard, and the right people will support and follow your brand.”Gillon added that finding someone a social media influencer is passionate about (and sticking to it) goes a long way. “I’ve been sharing my journey for a couple of years now and it’s inspiring to see how many people notice your growth as a creative.”
Jay said that he inspires others through his multiple platforms so that they can be what they want no matter the“Whenobstacle.Iwas
JoJo’s ShakeBAR will be located at 88 W. Columbia St, and open SundayThursday 11am - 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 11am - 12am. Reservations will be available on OpenTable, although walk-ins are welcome. For more informa tion, visit www.jojosshakebar.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ jojosshakebar.
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thropy, multiple advertising approaches and original content creation. But she said “Despite our best efforts, we were not making a dent. All through the pro cess, we have continued to refine what resonates with our existing and soon-tobe Burrellcustomers.”said that what continues to sustain her, too, is her company’s large organic following that grew as her prod ucts’ popularity grew over the years.
Some brands developed more online presence with their products similar to Burrell’s hairline and hair product line.
“My little brother is autistic and my ultimate goal (when I’m) big enough with music is to start an autistic high school named after my late grandmother,” he said of the potential Ypsilanti-based high school. “It would be the Shirley C. HighJay,School.”23,who hails from Ypsilanti, said that he hopes to fulfill his big dreams in the next two to three years before
“Right away, we re alized that the value of at-home care and lit tle luxuries was going to go up, so we began showing our custom ers how our products can help them still cre ate enjoyment despite a trying situation,” says Julie Longyear, founder of Blissoma, a holistic and bo tanical skincare brand, in the article.
to feel good at this time with so much pressure on them.”
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“We have really great reviews,” she said. “We get the traffic [without heavy social media influencers and have] been featured in a few magazines and had an article in
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On her TikTok platform, which she’s had for a year, is where she shares her life as a student at Wayne State Univer sity and as an employee at a local mort gage lending firm where she works as a social media coordinator intern.
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that she has noticed a difference in her clients when they leave her salon, which is priceless. “They walk out with the bounce, the sway, the confidence. It’s an environment; it’s a culture. It’s a com munity. [We] really help you feel a part of us, not just coming to get a service.”
his middle-school-aged brother reaches high school. “With all due time and God, hopefully, I get there.”
“It’s about me going in the booth and pretty much destroying the beat like I always do,” he said. “When I’m rapping, I always feel at home. I’ve always looked at it as a form of expressing myself.”
Giant salads, gluten-free wraps, and various vegan options flank the menu, but JoJo’s is no place for a diet! Before indulging in decadent treats, guests are encouraged to try dipping the Loaded Grilled Cheese into JoJo’s signature to mato bisque or adding buffalo chicken to the Baked Mac N Cheese. One simply cannot leave JoJo’s without dessert, so
games, nostalgic movies, and throwback menu items. Snap a picture of its ins tagrammable murals and old-fashioned milk bottles or slide into a same-sider booth and sing along to a favorite throw back jam for the perfect first date.
“Beauty businesses of all sizes ended up making drastic changes to their sales and marketing plans in order to weath er the storm and ultimately survive,” an Entreprenuer.com article stated. “The pivots made way for a ‘new normal’ with in the beauty space and sparked a shift in perspective as well.”
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He already got a blue checkmark by his name. Detroit-based rapper Kid Jay (@kidjay on IG, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok) known for being a positive rap per, is a big influence locally and he’s growing in popularity nationally, too.
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Elisha Little, 21, of Detroit, who goes by Elisha Antoinette (@elisha.antoinette on IG and TikTok) is a semi-new blog ger and told the Michigan Chronicle that she started blogging recently as a way to write out how she feels. Though on TikTok, too, she blogs, as a way to share her daily life with her thousands of fol lowers.“Ikind of sat on the idea for a few years because I was like, ‘Who still reads blogs other than myself?’”
She told the Michigan Chronicle that launching her blog site in early August (she posts every Sunday) is going well.
“You may see people with a lot of followers and it can be discouraging if you’re not doing super well all the time. Post your content anyway,” she said, adding to be mindful of what you post no matter how much the topic may be trending. “Always be super careful about what you’re posting and protect yourself.”
or dial 911.
Jay, who performs throughout metro Detroit, just dropped a song, “Body Bag” and it’s not what you think.
the
younger, I had a bad stuttering problem and I got bullied a lot – I never knew how to express my feel ings and when I could rap, I put my emo tions into music. That is why It means so much to me -- my music speaks vol umes about me.”
She encourages people who are look ing to blog to not only think about ways to make money but to “enjoy the jour ney” no matter the numbers.
For more information on Stamped Salon and Spa visit facebook.com/stam pedsalonandspa.Formoreinformation on Burrell’s product line visit shopbloomelements. com.
indulge in one of its extravagant Biggie shakes, milk bars, or overflowing hot chocolates, guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. As the saying goes, “Life’s Short, Eat Dessert.” Take the tailgate to JoJo’s outdoor patio before or after the big game. Or find the perfect hang over cure with JoJo’s Boozy Brunch, served all weekend long. JoJo’s pairs with The District Detroit like Biggie Shakes with fries.
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“I make rap music without the vio lence and the curse words [minus] the negative message that rap has nowa days,” Jay, who has over 50,000 follow ers on Instagram, said. “I basically teach the kids if they want to do music or do something, they don’t have to follow that narrative -- they can be themselves and go about it a different way.”
Jay is also a big advocate for children with autism and he has big plans soon including a desire to build a high school for students with autism.
“For us, 2020 was our launch year,” said Lela Kelly, founder of Volto Urba no, a climate-defense skincare brand, in the article. Her efforts were eclipsed by the growing pandemic, and by March, they were completely dead in the water. Seeing that traditional launch channels were closed in a completely unique busi ness-disruption environment, she and her team explored alternatives to pene trate people’s minds, including philan
The Stellar Award-winning artist (in song collaboration with the Detroit Youth Choir) told the Michigan Chroni cle that he raps about good things with a dope beat attached.
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“Removing the ability to overdraw an account doesn’t address the fact that many customers need to pay bills, even during temporary cash shortfalls,” says Alex Overstrom, head of Retail Banking at PNC Bank. “The key is that the consumer should be making the decision to incur or avoid fees, not just the bank.”
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Healthful, Mindful Living: Create an uplifting space where your wellness is a priority. Evoke a greater sense of health consciousness with a light blue that has a dose of softness used as a fresh neutral with uplifting qualities of a modern pastel, like Valspar’s Rising Tide. Reinforce the benefits of mindful living with a cool gray that is balanced by the warmth of the yellow undertone, a natural hue like a cotton muslin cloth.
In fact, U.S. consumers pay billions of dollars a year in overdraft fees for covering all types of purchases, both large and small.
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After experiencing the Valspar 2023 Colors of the Year firsthand by painting walls and art from the collection to see the 3D virtual house come to life, you can find the perfect paint shade for your space.
“Sometimes people just need a little more time to cover import ant expenses,” says Overstrom. “And in these moments, they should have choices to make things right.”
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Many of this year’s popular natureinspired designs are all about finding comfort, embracing a flexible lifestyle, rediscovering joy and leaning into the growing DIY movement. The most trendworthy, forward-thinking and livable colors reflect specific facets or emotions of life so you can update your well-used spaces with thoughtful colors that evoke positive energy and lasting change.
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This level of control has demonstrated real results. PNC reports that 64% of customers who have a negative-balance event cure their account in time to avoid incurring a fee.
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Natural Balance: Bringing hints of the outdoors into a well-loved living space creates a soothing ambiance. Consider a warm neutral brown tone inspired by the shades found in nature or a cooled down blue that strikes a beautiful balance between cool and warm shades in your design.
The ability to choose to overdraft can help consumers avoid bigger repercussions like credit impacts and loss of access to banking that unpaid bills or late payments can cause. Allowing customers to make their critical payments – albeit for a small fee – sometimes makes a difference that helps allow them to stay in the banking system.
Comfort and Contentment: If your goal is to create a space that envelopes you in a sense of comfort, consider a white with a yellow undertone that makes a space cozy like a soft blanket, like Cozy White from Valspar. Complement the softness with a muted clay that brings in brown undertones that suggest gentle contentment.
For example, if you opt to pay your rent or car payment – and avoid a penalty or a negative impact to your credit score by simply paying an overdraft fee – then the option to overdraft has provided a value.
your home design is an opportunity to tap into new color schemes. Knowing what shades are trendy and how different hues can work together for a cohesive design is an important step in creating an attractive design aesthetic.
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Connections and Joy: Establish spaces where you can celebrate relationships with others, the world around you and happiness in your being. Consider hues like a white softened by a violet undertone, a harmonious shade promoted by digital connectivity. Evoke joy with a dependable classic tan that features a yellow undertone suggesting new life with uplifting qualities.
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