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Vol. 83 – No. 7 | October 23-29, 2019

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Former DPS students and "Literacy" lawsuit plaintiffs who say they did not receive an adequate education.

The Right to Read

Detroit Students Appeal Decision Denying Right of Access to Literacy and a Basic Education

By Eli Day How many words are needed to express what you’ve experienced in Detroit’s public schools? Jamarria Hall, 19, talks about his own history with laser-beam precision. The crumbling system, he says, was “diminishing,” making him less than what he might have been in an environment that actually supported learning.

Hall enrolled in a Florida community college after graduating from Osborne High School in 2017. When we speak, however, he returns to this feeling — that something precious was stolen from him and his classmates . “I know I’ve lost four years of education being at Osborne and being in the [Detroit public] school system,” he says. “I know that is not my fault.”

Hall’s feeling of urgency is palpable and rightfully so. The “Right to Literacy” case that

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brought his all too common journey to public attention a few years ago that was ultimately dismissed by a federal judge, is now going before an appeals court in Cincinnati this week Filed on behalf of Hall and a group of other DPS students, attorney Mark Rosenbaum makes a straightforward argument: under 11 plus years of management, the State of Michigan acted as a neglectful tyrant, seizing control of Detroit’s public schools while allowing both its physical and educational quality to decay. By doing so, the attorney argues, the state violated students' constitutional right to be able to learn to read. The idea is pretty simple: while the constitution doesn’t say so explicitly, the right to read is an obvious linchpin of every other constitutional right. Without it, it is practically impossible to fully participate in the democratic process.

Under the then-Republican administration of Rick Snyder, the state basically called this nonsense, arguing that, “There is no fundamental right to literacy.” Michigan’s constitution, they insisted, only requires that the Legislature provide “a system of free public schools,” leaving everything else “to the local school districts.”

It’s important to be painfully clear here.

This boils down to an argument that the state only has to provide the skeleton of a school system, regardless of whether that system is eating itself from the[GG1] inside out as a result of inadequate resources and funding. Demanding that the state intervene any further, they argued, would “destroy the American tradition of democratic control of schools.”

And, when reviewing the legal briefs related to this case the the state of Michigan (legal representation under Bill Schutte),

in a incredible display of pure apathy, pointed to “parental involvement (or lack thereof)” and “intellectual[GG2] limitations” as possible explanations for why students fail to learn in buildings that have seen their best days behind them The system’s deterioration has been well-documented.

From widespread maintenance issues that will soon eclipse $1 billion to correct to dramatic teacher shortages, generations of students have been forced to do their best under appalling conditions.

In his 2018 decision, Judge Stephen J. Murphy III wrote that the alleged conditions were “devastating.” Yet he still dismissed the case on the grounds that “the Due Process Clause does not require a state to provide[GG3] access to minimally adequate education.”

But outraged Detroiters still saw a narrow path to victory.

This was the summer of 2018

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“It's really sad...for her to take the ‘no’ position just like Rick Snyder,” Jamarria says.

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River Rouge Schools lawsuit alleges Mike Duggan conspired to block advertisement on DDOT buses

By Branden Hunter

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and Gretchen Whitmer would soon clinch the Democratic Party nomination for governor. She had spoken forcefully about the trial while campaigning, arguing that "Despite what the federal court said, despite what Bill Schuette and Gov. Snyder say, I believe every child in this state has a constitutional right to literacy," Whitmer said. "I believe you have a birthright to a good education. And it includes having a great teacher in your classroom, having facilities that promote the kind of learning that today’s day and age requires. All of these are pieces of that[GG4] .Within a year, her administration would pivot , laying out a maze of an argument to that lead to the same conclusion as Snyder.

The same conclusion she campaigned against.

The River Rouge School District and the City of Detroit have been battling over students for years. Now the two will battle it out in federal court over an alleged scheme that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ordered Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) buses to not use River Rouge school ads on its buses, impacting the district’s enrollment-boosting advertising campaign.

In a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, River Rouge School District Superintendent Dr. Derrick Coleman and Board Trustee Deborah Harper accused Duggan, DDOT, and city-based advertising company Outfront Media, of preventing River Rouge’s advertisements from appearing on DDOT buses in violation of the district’s free speech rights.

The River Rouge School District is seeking $5 million in damages for a breach of contract and a violation of First Amendment rights.

“For many years, the River Rouge Schools has been advertising on DDOT buses through contracts with Outfront Media (formerly CBS Outdoors). This has been a positive relationship for both DDOT and River Rouge Schools. DDOT has been paid for this advertising campaign and River Rouge Schools has benefited from the advertising by more

than doubling its student population during the time that it has undertaken this advertising campaign. This relationship has also benefitted school-age children in the City of Detroit as it has informed them and their families about the free quality educational options available to them. That relationship, however, has been ended because of an order by

Mayor Mike Duggan. River Rouge Schools believes this is part of a targeted attack by the Mayor against the School District,” the lawsuit reads.

River Rouge said it has been advertising on DDOT buses since approximately 2012 and signed a deal June 13, 2019 with Outfront Media to run district advertisement posters on the back of DDOT buses from July 8 through September 1.

The lawsuit states, on July 3, 2019, Outfront employee, Devin Holly, issued an email to Dr. Coleman indicating the contracts could not be performed as agreed and River Rouge’s advertisements would not be displayed on DDOT buses because, “The Mayor of Detroit has decided for DDOT to run only Detroit Public Schools advertising on the buses.”

River Rouge said its enrollment has grown since 2012, when Dr. Coleman was hired, due to his implementation of promotional ads that have been featured on the side of DDOT buses.

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Right to Read From page A-1 “Because she really ran her campaign on [the right to literacy.] It was one of the biggest aspects that she was elected for.”

This has put the governor in a wildly awkward position. On the one hand, Whitmer unflinchingly states that “every child in this state has a birthright to a phenomenal public education.”

On the other hand, they will nonetheless argue in court that “access to literacy’ is not a fundamental right” and that the state is has given back control to local government, has boosted funding, and as such is no longer the proper target for the suit.

The problem with this argument, Rosenbaum says, is that “it doesn't make any sense.” The state still wields enormous control, especially over the district’s budget and its ability to raise capital. On top of this, he adds, the state of Michigan “destroyed” Detroit’s education infrastructure “and then left the school system in ruins and said ‘we're wiping our hands of what we created here.’”

rollment and test scores that were on the rise.”

But that progress began to evaporate with “the state's ‘rescue’ in 1999.”

Enrollment “plummeted by nearly 50 percent, the number of schools [were] cut in half,” and deficits exploded “to tens of millions...sometimes hundreds of millions of dollars[GG6] .”

To this day, both the district and the city itself remain under the supervision of a Financial Review Commission, which is mostly staffed up by suits who weren’t elected to those roles. It’s hard to see how circumventing local democracy like this upholds the “tradition of democratic control of schools.”

But more importantly, Rosenbaum says, “You can't compel a child to go to school and then say we don't have to provide the means to teach you how to read.” The basic moral and legal question is will Michigan will step up and acknowledge that it damaged our educational process when it managed DPS. If not the state, who

Jammaria Hall, one of the lawsuit plaintiffs who has said he was cheated out of his education.

This is obvious to anyone who has looked at recent Michigan history. It was within the last decade, after all, that roughly 50 percent of Michigan's black residents were under Emergency Management[GG5] , an arrangement in which the state held near-absolute power over the city of Detroit. Over the course of 11 years, the state held DPS in its chokehold.And it was nearly fatal.

As the Metro Times reports, the district had a $93 million surplus before the state stepped in, along with “healthy en-

bears responsibility for the fact that Jamarria and so many others have had to endure year after year in deplorable conditions where, as he describes, rats ran through classrooms and hallways, windows were barred prison-style, and ceilings constantly leaked? Where classrooms were excruciatingly hot in the summer and devastatingly cold in the winter? Where the gyms were moldy and your playground, as the Washington Post reported, might be one where “a geyser of searing hot steam explodes out of the ground”?

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With the Appeals Court getting ready to meet, the governor’s reversal of her previous statements on the campaign trail stirred several strong responses from others in positions of power.

After being incorrectly added to a brief in support of the state's position, Board of Education member Pamela L. Pugh wrote a stinging

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rebuke of that position: “Anything short of Governor Whitmer and state education officials completely separating from former Attorney General Bill Schuette’s arguments, and taking responsibility for our children of color being granted the equal right to critical learning conditions that are afforded to students in other school districts is simply unacceptable.”

And State Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a powerful brief of her own on behalf of the students, arguing that “a minimally adequate education is a necessary vehicle to repair decades of race discrimination and to empower individuals to rise above circumstances that have been foisted on them through no fault of their own.”

In other words, the state’s most powerful law enforcement officer has confirmed what Jamarria knew all along: that generations of Detroit Public Schools students have been robbed of the high-quality education they deserve. That the state is obviously responsible for the system’s decimation. And that it is plainly silly, as well as dishonest and cruel, to argue that the state is somehow not responsible for repairing the enormous damage it created.

“There's some people that really can't control” where they end up in life, Jamarria says, “because

Three-term state Rep. will work to raise property values, safeguard tax dollars and prevent foreclosures as county treasurer State Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-Huntington Woods) announced today that he will run for the position of Oakland County Treasurer in 2020.

“I’m running for Oakland County Treasurer because our community deserves an effective public servant in this role who is both fiscally responsible and socially conscious,” said Wittenberg. “That is why, as Treasurer, I will serve as a compassionate steward of resources for all residents across Oakland County.”

“After representing our community for three terms in Lansing, I am ready to take on the responsibility of Oakland County Treasurer. If elected, I am committed to protecting the financial security of families across our community by raising property values, safeguarding taxpayer dollars and preventing foreclosures, all while ensuring an environment that will allow local businesses to

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Wittenberg was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014 and served as the top-ranking Democrat on the House Financial Liability Reform Committee in his first two terms. He now sits on the House Tax Policy and Financial Services Committees where he has fought for tax fairness in Michigan and for the creation of a new state retirement savings program.

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State Rep. Robert Wittenberg thrive,” Wittenberg said.

Before joining the Legislature, Wittenberg worked as a licensed life and health insurance agent for nearly a decade, helping thousands of families and businesses navigate their health and life insurance and employee benefits. He was raised in Oakland County and attended Berkley High School before graduating from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Wittenberg currently resides in Huntington Woods with his wife, Kimberly, and daughter, Ada.

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Student gains result in increased per-pupil funding, which benefits students and the district. But River Rouge officials allege direction to prevent the ads from running hurt enrollment prospects for the 2019-20 school year, the lawsuit contends.

River Rouge also alleged Duggan attempted to cast a negative light upon the district by singling out and discussing the district’s busing of school-aged students residing in the City of Detroit to

the River Rouge in his State of the City speech on March 6, 2018.

In his speech, Mayor Duggan noted how River Rouge runs 200 miles of bus routes through the City of Detroit every day, losing thousands of students, and outlined a transportation plan to get more school children to Detroit charter and Detroit Public School Community District locations.

“We’re going to make choice available, so they are not being bussed an hour away to River Rouge,” Duggan said.

Mayor Duggan’s office, DDOT or Outfront could not be reached for comment on the lawsuit.

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‘Humana Honor’ Plans Complement VA Health Care

‘Humana Honor’ Medicare Advantage plans are complementary to VA health care coverage and open up access to a network of non-VA (civilian) facilities Humana Inc. recently announced that it is launching the Humana Honor Medicare Advantage plans for 2020.

‘Honor’ underscores Humana’s commitment to veterans and is designed to complement health care provided through Veterans Affairs (VA). Humana Honor also boosts Humana’s Medicare Advantage slate of plans that are available to all Medicare-eligible individuals, which offer affordable health benefits and wellness programs with added convenience and a holistic focus on health and well-being for veterans and their families.

Humana Honor Plans are available to anyone eligible for Medicare but are designed in a way that may complement the benefits a veteran receives through VA Healthcare.

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Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, as of June 30, 2019.

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month FBI Warns the Public About Ransomware Internet Scams

In a ransomware scam, your computer screen freezes with a pop-up message – supposedly from the FBI or another federal agency – saying that because you violated some sort of federal law your computer will remain locked until you pay a fine; or you get a pop-up message telling you your personal files have been encrypted and you have to pay to get the key needed to decrypt them.

Ransomware scams involve a type of malware that infects computers and restricts users’ access to their files or threatens the permanent destruction of their information unless a ransom – anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars – is paid.

Ransomware has become a significant threat to U.S. businesses, state and local government entities, public services, schools, and individuals. With over 100 different variants and tens of thousands of victims nationwide, ransomware has grown into one of the most costly and destructive cybercriminal threats.

Locally, the FBI has found ransomware attacks are becoming more targeted, sophisticated, and costly, even as the overall frequency of attacks is holding steady or even declining. Since early 2018, the incidence of broad, indiscriminate ransomware attacks has sharply declined, but the losses from ransomware

from the Internet to avoid any additional infections or data losses. If you believe you have been a victim of a ransomware scheme or other cyber fraud activity, please contact the FBI’s Detroit Division at 313-965-2323 or report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov).

attacks have increased significantly.

This month, the FBI encourages you to protect your computer from ransomware: • To prevent the loss of essential files due to a ransomware infection, it is recommended that individuals and businesses always conduct regular system back-ups and store the backed- up data offline.

A cloud-based backup is not considered offline. Ransomware will encrypt any drive that is visible to the computer, including back-ups.

• Filter out emails with .exe attachments and set your computer to show hidden file extensions. Ransomware is often delivered as a file with more than one file extension such as example.pdf.exe.

• Make sure you have updated antivirus software on your computer.

• Require a password to disable antivirus and firewall.

• Limit the number of people who have admin rights to your domain.

• Do not log into a domain admin account on

a user workstation.

• Enable automated patches for your operating system and web browser.

• Have strong passwords and don’t use the same password for everything.

More information about ransomware and other online frauds can be found at www.ic3.gov and www.fbi.gov.

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• Use a pop up blocker.

• Only download software – especially free software – from sites you know and trust (malware can also come in downloadable games, file-sharing programs, and customizable toolbars).

Don’t open attachments in unsolicited emails, even if they come from people in your contact list, and never click on a URL contained in an unsolicited email, even if you think it looks safe.

Instead, close out the e-mail and go to the organization’s website directly.

Use the same precautions on your mobile phone as you would on your computer when using the Internet.

If you receive a ransomware pop up or message on your device alerting you to an infection, immediately disconnect

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings “Chairman Cummings was an iconic leader during a time in our country we needed integrity, reason and vision. He was a guiding force both inside the halls of Congress and out. I will be forever grateful for Chairman Cummings and the strong yet compassionate leadership he displayed as chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee. As a freshman congressmember, I appreciated how he embraced myself and others in our class, and showed us how to convey our passion in the committee room and throughout our work. The world is a better place because of Chairman Cummings. It was an honor to serve with the Chairman and I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and those who loved him.

“Chairman Cummings, you’ve done incredibly well in pushing this country to fulfill its promise to all. Thank you and we will continue this fight for justice in your honor.”

NAACP Mourns the loss of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings The NAACP mourns the passing of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, a lifetime member of the NAACP, and a resounding civil rights icon that prevailed in the face of adversity against all the odds.

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Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Statement by Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President, Detroit Branch NAACP

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rom the words of Congressman Elijah Cummings “From my own life experience, I can attest that we have come a long way toward universal justice in this country, but we are not there yet.” The nation has lost one of its foremost stalwarts for freedom and justice.

For over fifty years, Cummings has been a voice for those often overlooked and most assuredly underrepresented.

The son of sharecroppers, he went on to Howard University and then to the University of Maryland School of Law. His passion for civil and human rights was fueled with intensity by a mother who witnessed blacks being denied the right to vote. At age 92, while on her death bed, she told him, “Don’t you dare let them take our votes away from us.” Congressman Cummings has been a voice and a fierce advocate to make certain that our votes would not be taken away.

He served in the city of Baltimore as the first African American Speaker Pro-Tempore in the Maryland House of Delegates. He fought for the poor and championed the need for affordable health insurance and pharmaceutical drugs.

This speaks to the very character of this gentle but forceful orator for justice. He called for justice in the death of Freddie Gray. He stood up for those in Flint, Michigan, where the water system had been poisoned due to the obvious failure and mismanagement in our own state government. Elijah Cummings even called for the resignation of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in a public hearing that he chaired on Capitol Hill. As Chairman of the House Oversight Committee he challenged those in the Trump Administration to be held accountable for their policies on immigration, foreign affairs and election interference. He stood in the gap to guarantee checks and balances on elected officials at the highest levels of our national government. He indeed was one who battled for the

“As a devoted statesman to Baltimore and the civil rights movement, Rep. Cummings was among the most passionate and spirited members of congress. He demanded justice on every front and never shied away from standing up for the most vulnerable,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP. “From his days in the Maryland General Assembly to his key role in the Trump impeachment inquiry as chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Congressman Cummings dedicated his life to combating oppression in all its forms — and holding oppressors accountable.”

Congressman Cummings consistently brought attention to the plight of AfriPHOTO: Andre Smiths can-Americans and oppressed populations throughout his 23-year service in the U.S. House of Representatives. A native and proud member of the Baltimore community, he consistently took action on policies and legislation that improved his district.

Rep. Cummings became a nationally-recognized figure when he was appointed the chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in 2019. One of the few African-Americans to lead such a prestigious committee, Rep. Cummings often took swift action to call out inequity and abuse of power when confronted.

very soul of our democracy.

As Pastor of Fellowship Chapel in Detroit, it was our pleasure in 2016 to have this civil rights icon to serve as the keynote speaker to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our church at its golden anniversary banquet. He spoke powerfully about the least of these and the promise of a nation to respect all of its people. All of his accolades reflect a great statesman and political leader. Yet the most memorable reflection of Cummings to many was his humility and kindness. This he extended to all people regardless of station or vocation. He was the same from the streets to the suites. He played no favorites, but he loved everyone with favor. Perhaps it lies in the words from his father who said, “The true test of a man is not what he does for himself but what he does to help others.” Certainly, if anyone is now ‘dancing with the angels’, as he said of those who stand up for democracy and freedom, it surely must be Elijah E. Cummings.

Let us hope and pray that the angels can keep in step with such a noble master of the dance.

Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Elijah Cummings “On behalf of the Wayne County Commission, I would like to express our profound sorrow on the passing of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. We have lost a champion who not only stood up for his constituents and this nation, but for democracy itself. Rep. Cummings stands among the best whoever served in Congress. He spoke out for those who lacked a voice and his words resonated.”

Chair Bell also noted that Rep. Cummings’ passing at this important time leaves a void that must be filled.

“His important work on the House Oversight Committee must be continued and we must rededicate ourselves to building the America he envisioned.”

The name of Rep. Cummings was added to those memorialized during today’s Wayne County Commission meeting.

U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence Issues Statement on the Passing of Oversight & Reform Chairman Elijah Cummings “My heart is very heavy today and this is such a solemn time. The news of losing our Chairman Elijah Cummings is absolutely devastating. This is a deep loss for our country.

I served with him in the majority and the minority. He never wavered in his professionalism nor his commitment to getting to the truth. He was an expert at providing oversight of the government for the country he loved. Congressman Cummings was such a master at navigating Capitol Hill.

When I was first elected to Congress, I expressed my interest to serving on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform to Congressman Cummings. I began to bombard him with all kinds of questions. It was then, he became my mentor and he never grew tired of my continuous curiosity.

He once stated he really appreciated the thought that I put into those policies I wanted to push while serving in Congress. He explained to me that he saw I really cared, and my constituents would see that in me as well. His advice? Never lose that curiosity.

Chairman Cummings was more than just a Member of Congress. He was a father, a husband, a friend, a mentor, a staunch fighter for the people of Baltimore and for the people of America. He was relentless in his fight for social justice and civil rights. Elijah Cummings was a man of integrity and a great proponent of always doing what was right.

My prayers go out to his wife Maya Rockeymore-Cummings, the entire Cummings family and his congressional family. The American people have lost a true champion and I am sure the Lord is telling him today “job well done,” Rest in Power my friend.”

“Among the many accolades he received throughout his storied life, his legacy of championing issues, facing injustice head-on and speaking truth to power will forever be a part of his greatest contributions,” said Leon W. Russell, Chairman, NAACP Board of Directors.

We are deeply saddened by his passing but profoundly grateful for the contributions he made in his lifetime. The NAACP extends our sincere condolences to his family and sends prayers of comfort and strength for the days to come.

The following statement was issued by Spencer Overton, the President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies: “On behalf of the Joint Center and our family of scholars, elected officials, and others who serve Black communities, I want to express our deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.

Congressman Cummings embodied the best in leadership in our nation. He was smart, thoughtful, and committed to facts and democratic values—he steered national policy debates and he defended constitutional principles. He was also committed to inclusion and opportunity—he had a common touch that gave voice to Americans from some of the most marginalized communities in our nation, and he also worked effectively with Americans from all racial, religious, and political backgrounds. Congressman Cummings was selfless—he always focused on service to others—to Baltimore, to Black communities nationwide, to our nation, and to future generations.

Personally, I have witnessed the many contributions of Congressman Cummings in time, energy, and insights to the Joint Center and to our fraternity Sigma Pi Phi. I know he made similar investments in countless other national and community organizations.

While all of our lives are much better due to the many contributions of Congressman Cummings and the model he set for us, we still feel great sadness and a major void with his passing. We will miss him. His wife Maya and his other family members and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.”

Governor William G. Milliken, A Gentle But Strong Political Leader Statement by Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President, Detroit Branch NAACPDetroit “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven,”Ecclesiastes 3:1.

No, I am not necessarily trying to go biblical, but I am trying to recall a more harmonious time of the political. Former Governor William Milliken served our state and the nation in a season that possessed not just the harsh and cold indifference of winter, where hearts and minds were frozen. He also served as a bit of sunshine. He had the ability to warm the heart and to cause a springlike birth of a different political discourse. He brought new life into an old game. As a teenager, when Governor Milliken took office, I didn’t always understand the nature of the political games.

Yet, as an activist student I understood who was for our community and who was against it. Governor Milliken always impressed me as someone who was for the people and the city of Detroit.

It is indeed worth noting that two political giants have passed within one week of the other.Congressman ElijahE. Cummings of Baltimore and Governor William Milliken of Michigan. One was a Democrat and the other was a Republican. One was the son of South Carolina sharecroppers(Cummings) whose parents were poor and according to him “not well educated but yet still brilliant.”The other was the son of northern Michiganders(Milliken)whose parents were wealthy.

His father was a mayor and state senator from Traverse City. His mother was a member of the school board. She was the first elected woman to serve public office there. Both Milliken and Cummings reached beyond themselves to work with and to deliver for all of the people. It was not just about party. It was really about principle. As a young black activist in Detroit I used to wear a ‘Black Mayor in Detroit in 1969 button’. The Committee for

Students Right sat the time was advocating for former Secretary of State Richard Austin. This was not to be. Yet, we did work hard for a state senator named ColemanA. Young who would win in 1973. During the course of his tenure as Detroit’s first black mayor he would make history. He made even more history by working with a Republican governor to bring progress and development to Detroit. Together they demonstrated how folks with different ideologies and even philosophies could work as a team in spite of themselves.

They didn’t give a ‘darn’ who didn’t like it. They were after results. As an inspiration of their unity and camaraderie it even motivated me to vote for Bill Milliken for governor. I have often expressed the fact of voting for Bill Milliken and wishing there were more like him to vote for in this season. Oh, how those days and that caliber of leader is desperately missing. No tweeting your policy today and denying that you announced it tomorrow.

There was no refusal to implement good policy just because a Democrat or Republican was the sponsor. Good policy is just that, good policy. From revenue sharing and state equity packages, to being the example of how the races could work together, they leave us a legacy. Governor Milliken once said, “If he wanted his party to change, he’d have a better shot at it from the inside looking out rather than the other way around.”He clearly understood that if you are not sitting at the table you can very easily be served upon the table. In celebrating the life of William Milliken, the words of his partner in policyColeman A. Young are illuminating.“I suppose I’d like to be remembered as the mayor who served in a period of crisis and took some important steps to keep the city together, but left office with his work incomplete.”Well to all that are concerned, this is now our season.

Let us honor this gentle but strong leader and complete the work.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Passing of Former Governor William Milliken “Governor Milliken was a true statesman who led our state with integrity and honor. He had a unique ability to bring people from both sides of the aisle together for the betterment of Michigan. We are a stronger, safer, more sustainable state because of his leadership and dedication to the people who call it home. I’ve always looked up to Governor Milliken as a trusted, respected leader and I’m proud to have called him a friend of the family. I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Governor Milliken’s family for their loss. May we all continue to learn from his lifetime of service as we work together to build a stronger Michigan for everyone.”

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Prosecutors Emails Show Race and Politics Motivated Case Against Bill Cosby

By Stacy M. Brown

tor’s office – was advised by relatives via email: “First order of business – lock-up that creep Bill Cosby.”

Disturbing emails that revealed the prosecution of Bill Cosby was a politically motivated, and unethical witch hunt could play a key role in Cosby’s attempt to clear his name.

“Good news. With 94.35 percent of the vote in, Kevin [Steele] leads 83,582 to 67,442,” McGoldrick responded. “I still have my job!”

The emails prompted responses from Cosby, his longtime publicist Andrew Wyatt, and Appellate Attorney Jennifer Bonjean.

Steele, whose campaign platform included prosecuting Cosby, was elected Montgomery County District Attorney later that night. Immediately, he was pressured to go after Cosby.

“If the media is interested in the truth and facts, they won’t ignore this scheme led by Kevin Steele to destroy me and my family,” Cosby stated through Wyatt from the maximum-security SCI-Phoenix in Collegeville, Penn.

The two outlets, celebrity gossip site TMZ and the small Philadelphia area student journalism centered outlet YC News (which first reported the stories), show mainstream media’s refusal to fully inform the public about the Cosby case.

“The prosecutors’ behavior is filled with racist hatred, political corruption, and homophobic slurs.” Cosby stated.

“I’m told by Wyatt that these sick people in the District Attorney’s office called someone a fairy, which cements their hatred for Blacks and the LGBTQ community. I expect the Superior Court to grant me a new trial regarding Email-gate.”

Bonjean told NNPA Newswire that Cosby’s fight for justice isn’t over.

“Not even close. Even as we move through the Superior Court, Mr. Cosby has rights under the Post-Conviction Relief Act, and this is precisely the type of material that’s outside of the record that may be relevant to a claim that Mr. Cosby’s Constitutional Rights were violated,” Bonjean stated.

“This provides another vehicle in which to attack things if we do strikeout in the Superior Court.”

The bombshell emails include comments made by Deputy District Attorney Thomas McGoldrick and Assistant District Attorney Stewart Ryan.

The men suggest that Cosby’s accusers should attack

“[Former Attorney General Kathleen] Kane and Cosby are key topics,” Montgomery County Deputy Chief Detective Mark Bernstiel wrote in an email to others involved in the Steele campaign.

After a Right-to-Know battle with Montgomery County officials, Philadelphia area student journalism centered outlet, YC News, also reported that they obtained emails that show inappropriate conduct on the part of prosecutors. (Photo: Pool Photo)

What’s more, then-District Attorney, Risa Ferman, was one of several to remind Steele that “Bill Cosby’s fate hinge[d] on a small-town election.”

Cosby with knives.

Ferman sent an email to Steele on November 2, 2015.

Ryan responded to an article link sent by Deputy District Attorney Thomas McGoldrick about NBC’s “Dateline,” airing a joint interview with Cosby’s alleged victims.

“Interview him with small, very sharp knives,” McGoldrick wrote.

“They should do it ‘To Catch a Predator’ style,’” Ryan wrote in response to the email. “Then allow the 27 victims to interview him.”

At the very least, the emails once again prove that Cosby and African Americans, in general, do not benefit from their Constitutional right to presumption of innocence in the criminal justice system.

“District Attorneys are elected officials who have a duty to all of the people in whatever jurisdiction they are in,” Bonjean stated.

“And, that means even the people who are accused of a crime. They have a duty to everyone. This gives you pause when you see this type of behavior – even with it happening behind the scenes,” she stated.

A spokesperson for the Montgomery County D.A.’s office told TMZ, which first re-

ported the emails, “This was an ill-advised attempt at humor related to stories in the news at the time. No communications impacted the administration of justice in the investigation and prosecution of Mr. Cosby.”

However, Ryan and another assistant district attorney, Kristen Feden, both openly made racist remarks during jury selection of Cosby’s 2018 trial.

When Cosby’s lawyers alleged that prosecutors were trying to keep African Americans off the jury, Feden remarked that the defense had its token juror. “They already have their one,” Feden stated in court.

Ryan, over objections by Cosby’s lawyers, said in court: “I’m tired of this Black sh.t.”

After a Right-to-Know battle with Montgomery County officials, YC News also reported that they obtained emails that show inappropriate conduct on the part of prosecutors.

The outlet reported that Steele was pressured to have Cosby arrested before and immediately following Steele’s election.

Immediately after Steele won a hotly-contested election on November 4, 2015, McGoldrick – who worked in the prosecu-

The email contained an article in Rolling Stone that several others circulated – the article was headlined: “Bill Cosby’s Fate Could Hinge On A Small Town Election.”

Several individuals reminded Steele and other soon-to-be critical figures in the Cosby prosecution to prepare to prosecute the comedian “if – and only if” – Steele won the nomination.

According to the emails, those closest to Steele said the “Cosby card” was a great idea.

“I am so proud and happy that you won the election,” an individual told Steele in an email. “Some media were saying that playing the Cosby card was not a good idea, but I think it worked well, and I’m glad you toughened up a little bit.”

Cosby was convicted in 2018 of aggravated indecent assault after the trial judge reversed himself by allowing five other alleged victims to testify against Cosby.

Most of the women to accuse Cosby were clients of attorneys Gloria Allred and Lisa Bloom, whose ethics were recently called their into question by the New York Times.

Allred is Bloom’s mother.

In a new book about the Harvey Weinstein scandal by Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, Bloom said she “could discredit his accusers and make [Weinstein] a hero.”

The Times published an alleged memo from Bloom with an action plan to bolster Weinstein’s image. Bloom’s strategy allegedly included placing articles with favorable news outlets to discredit Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan.

She also said she could suppress negative stories that appear in a Google search.

“I feel equipped to help you against the Roses of the world, because I have represented so many of them,” Bloom allegedly wrote.

“As I’ve been saying for over five years, this has been a political scheme orchestrated

by Gloria Allred, Kevin Steele, and Judge Steven T. O’Neill to destroy Mr. Cosby and his legacy,” Andrew Wyatt, Cosby’s longtime spokesman, wrote in an email to NNPA Newswire.

“These egregious characters are cut from the same cloth as the man residing in the White House – racist, white elitists who have acknowledged in their actual email transmissions that they have a deep-rooted hatred for Mr. Cosby. Kevin Steele, Stu Ryan, Thomas McGoldrick, and Jesse King all should be rounded up, investigated by the FBI and charged for abusing their power,” Wyatt wrote.

The emails also “show a common scheme led by [District Attorney] Kevin Steele and his cohorts in order to create scandal against Mr. Cosby so that they could fabricate a motive to bring sexual assault charges against Mr. Cosby,” stated Wyatt.

“We now have substantial proof that our suspicions regarding this false conviction against Mr. Cosby, Wyatt wrote.

“Thus, you will notice that these emails were disseminated amongst various assistant district attorneys within Montgomery County; several months before any charges were filed against Mr. Cosby.”

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Community Health Plan Denise Fair, Chief Public Health Officer, Detroit Health Department. PHOTO: Cydni Elledge

By Deb Seaton

T

hough only in office a few months, Detroit’s new Chief Public Health Officer, Denise Fair has already began working with local officials and residents to improve the city’s health. The metro Detroit native says she is excited about her position and views it as a chance to improve the health of all Detroiters.

“It is a great honor and privilege to take on this role as chief public health officer and lead the Detroit Health Department in Mayor Duggan’s administration,” said Fair. “I see first-hand how our programs and services improve the quality of life for our most vulnerable residents… my team and I are committed to ensuring Detroiters receive world-class public health services.”

Fair plans to build a stronger relationship between the community and the local health systems.

She will oversee all health department initiatives – this includes programs like SisterFriends Detroit which

Lead Team going door to door in the community providing lead education. focuses on reducing infant mortality and linking expectant mothers (little sisters) with community volunteers (big sisters) to provide social support during pregnancy and even after the child is born. Then there is the iDecide Detroit, a network of teen friendly reproductive health care providers that offer services like condoms, birth control, STI testing and treatment aimed at teen reproductive health care.

“For me this new job, is more than just job, it’s real-

ly a calling,” She said, “I feel really connected to the city and I want to make sure that I am really having an opportunity to make a true impact. But I can’t do it alone.

It takes an entire community to work together to make a difference.”

A native of Ypsilanti, Fair currently resides in Detroit.

She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Cal-

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The “Art” of Generational Wealth: Art Education seminar and Auction Hosted By The Torch Of Wisdom Foundation A Major Success

By Yolanda Durfield The Torch of Wisdom Foundation (TOWF) in partnership with the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club (DFABC) and National Conference of Artists Michigan (NCA) hosted an educational seminar and live art auction focused on creating generational wealth

through art collection. The educational seminar took place on Sunday, September 22 at Northwest Activities Center. The seminar provided insight on how to purchase original art to build an art collection and serve as an opportunity to preview the art before the live auction. The live

art auction was held the following week on Sunday, September 29 at the TOWF Plaza. This year’s auction featured work from over 30 Metro Detroit artists. Approximately 80% of the art presented during the auction was sold and sales doubled from the 2018 in-

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Yolanda Durfield, president, Torch of Wisdom Foundation and Karen and Ed Ogul, Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club Members and Paramour Art Owners, showcasing the special gift donated to the live art auction.

One of the featured artist, Priscilla Phifer, with her artwork that was sold during the live art auction.

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From page B-1 ifornia, Berkeley. She is currently obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University.

She has over 12 years of public health leadership experience and had worked with the Henry Ford Health System as a Group Practice Director.

She was also a Senior Consultant and Program Administrator for Trinity Health System and is board certified in healthcare management from the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Painting by Alan Manigault inspired by music of rapper Big K.R.I.T.

Detroit Artist Debuts His Work at “Welcome to the Jungle”

By Jenna Anderson MC Intern

Detroit artist Alan Manigault will present his acrylic paintings at “Welcome to the Jungle” on Saturday, Oct. 26. “Welcome to the Jungle” is a celebration of art, music and food and drink and will be held at 18221 W. McNichols Rd. The Detroit native has worked in the city for years, mostly with clothing and album covers. “A lot of people know me for design,” Manigault said.

“This is my first [art] showcase.”

Manigault’s artwork all have a connection to Detroit, and specifically to the African American community. He said he took inspiration from music, mostly hip-hop, and mashed up different artists.

about twins living in Detroit. Another piece features actor and comedian Martin Lawrence.

“Welcome to the Jungle” will showcase Manigault’s art and more. There will be a buffet, sushi bar and open wine bar.

For entertainment, there will be games, a DJ and some unique attractions.

Several artists, including “Billions the Collector,” will be painting live. Viston Levell will be doing live body painting. And Animal Magic will bring exotic animals to the event. The snakes and lizards will add to the jungle theme.

Manigault said they will even glow in the dark.

“We’re trying to do something different,” Manigault said.

At the end of the evening there will be a 50/50 raffle and a give-away of one of Manigault’s paintings.

Even though “Welcome to the Jungle” is for one night only, Manigault will use the space over the next year. “We’re doing something called ‘Recreation Stations,’” he said. “We want a place for artists to come and learn.”

“I have a painting inspired by Fabulous Peps,” he said. “Another is inspired by the ‘It’s Better This Way’ album by Big K.R.I.T.” Manigault also looked at other forms of entertainment and pop culture. One painting takes inspiration from “Sister, Sister,” a show Alan Manigault

The building will hold a number of different types of art classes, like candle making “Welcome to the Jungle” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available to those over 21 via eventbrite.com. Normal entry is $10 and VIP is $25.

Denise Fair, Kara Green, Nicole L. Bailey, Sebrina Johnson access to healthy grocery stores. The goal now is to combine the data and put it into a three- to five-year community health improvement plan.

ing the Detroit Health Department will expand its primary prevention Fair previously held efforts in the community a position on the Execwith door knocking, eduutive Committee for the cation, and in-home lead Livonia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors “The health depart- testing. The Department and has represented the ment is full of 230-plus will also develop coorBoard of Directors for individuals who are so dinated efforts with the Revitalization the Michigan Chapter of passionate about the Housing Department for the intake the America College of work that they do,” said Healthcare Executives.

Fair. “They are excited, and application processes with residents. In As chief pubaddition to maklic health officer, ing referrals for It is a great honor and privFair also oversees children who are ilege to take on this role as Detroit Animal at the highest Care and Control chief public health officer and lead risk for lead expowhere she plans sure, the Health the Detroit Health Department in to expand hours Department will and have more of- Mayor Duggan’s administration,” ensure they reficers and trucks said Fair. “I see first-hand how our ceive priority serpatrolling the vices. programs and services improve the streets to ensure The city curthe public’s safety quality of life for our most vulnerable rently offers three and educate cit- residents… my team and I are comprograms in lead izens on dealing mitted to ensuring Detroiters receive prevention and with stray dogs. safety. The Lead world-class public health services.”

This year DeOutreach Pilot troit Animal Care Program provides and Control recently hired they’re ready and they’re cleaning kits and lead its largest cohort of offi- really looking forward to abatement information. cers in recent years and work with me as I work There is also the Lead will continue to imple- with them.”

Safe Detroit Coalition ment improvements that On Oct. 3, Fair partici- that provides education, protect the health and water testing and removal safety of Det roiters, said pated a press conference of hazardous waste lead Fair.” Since the begin- with the Michigan Re- sources from homes, and ning of the year, Detroit gional Administrator of the Lead Prevention ProAnimal Care and Control the U.S. Department of gram which addresses has picked up over 1,700 Housing and Urban De- poisoning through nurse velopment (HUD) Joseph stray dogs.”

P. Galvan and other city visits to prevent children Since her appoint- officials announcing the under age six from being ment, Fair has begun City of Detroit was award- diagnosed with high blood working with other offi- ed a $9.7 million dollar levels of lead. Since 2009, cials to start the process grant—the largest grant the number of children of crafting the 2020 vision amount awarded to the with elevated blood levels for the health depart- top five grantee protecting has decreased by half. ment. Using data from the families and children liv“I see Detroit as this 2018 Detroit Community ing in HUD-assisted hous- huge opportunity,” said Health Assessment Fair ing from home health Fair. “My main vision is to plans goal is to create a hazards, including lead. create a healthy environhealthy environment for ment so that every Detroit The $9.7 M will help all residents. Fair said resident has an opportuthe assessment identi- Detroit to create healthi- nity to thrive.” er homes for children as fied what was important For more information, to citizen’s overall health the goal is for every home which included issues with small children to be call 313-876-4000 or visit like mental health and lead safe. With this fund- www.detroitmi.gov/health

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From page B-1 augural live auction.

The Torch of Wisdom Foundation and the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club recruited artists to submit entries for consideration for the live art auction. Artists were allowed to submit at least two entries. The entries received were juried by a selection committee to the final pieces that will be for sale

during the live auction.

An added element to this year’s live art auction was a gift donated by Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club members and Paramour Art owners, Karen and Ed Ogul that will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place artists as determined by the selection committee. Stephen and Jacque Lewis Kemp of Kemp Funeral Home and Cremation Services served as Honorary Chairpersons for the events.

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Autoworker Builds Business out of Necessity

By Branden Hunter

Over the last month, he has shown his support by walking the picket lines with them, sometimes getting off at four in the morning and driving to Romulus to block the entrance to the GM plant there. And if he could not stay and march, he would buy the striking workers food and others supplies, since their pay has been cut.

Inside the Dearborn Truck plant, you can buy anything – food, lottery tickets, t-shirts, socks, and even Christmas toys.

The only thing Chris Moore could not find was a heavy- duty work jacket.

“Whenever I would wear my good coats to work, I would always snag it on something or it would get knocked off the coat rack and get dirty,” said Moore, who has been at Dearborn Truck Plant since 2014. “So I told one of my friends that I wanted a durable jacket just for work.”

For the striking workers at the GM plant in Lansing, Moore is gifting three of them a free PlantLife jacket.

“This is my blessing to them for solidarity and holding the line,” said Moore. “Them going first, negotiating this contract, is a huge sacrifice.

Hopefully, we won’t have to go through that but, if I was on strike, I would want the same support from my UAW sisters and brothers at other plants.”

Moore’s plant offered Ford work jackets, but since he did not have enough seniority at the time, he was not eligible to receive one. So he decided to create his own jacket. His friend found him a heavy-duty work jacket with only the iconic Ford blue oval on the front and on it he had had embroidered the Dearborn Truck Plant, his UAW Local, and his name.

When he wore it to work it was an instant hit.

His co-workers loved the jacket and began to request one for themselves.

Moore granted their wishes and “PlantLife Jackets” was born. Moore began making the jackets in 2015 and business has been booming ever since.

The navy blue jackets are $80 for Dearborn Truck Plant employees and come standard with the worker’s name, company logo, and UAW Local, in any letter style or color. It is $90 for workers at other plants. For those who want the large UAW wheel on the back or the Dodge Ram logo for SHAP workers, it costs an additional $40. The turn-

area, including Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) and Warren Truck Assembly, and in different parts of the country.

Moore has done business with workers at the Ford plant in Lima, Ohio, and as far as Arlington, Texas, at the GM plant.

stop tearing up my own coat. The business has grown, and the workload is getting heavy. I may need an assistant because the support has been overwhelming. I sold 500 jackets last year and I plan to do 2,000 this season.”

“I never thought the idea would get outside of my plant,” said Moore. “It was just an idea I had to

Moore is not on strike, but many of his family members, friends, and fellow UAW members are.

Working seven days a week at the plant has forced Moore to cap his jacket orders but he does have plans to expand his business in the near future. Customers can place an order for a jacket via text, at 313-693-5689 or email at PlantLifeJackets@gmail.com. PlantLife Jackets can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

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Detroit Students Gain Web Development Skills at Believe Detroit Technology Challenge

By Chronicle Staff More than 150 Detroit area high school students gathered on Friday, Oct. 18 at Wayne State University for the 2nd annual AT&T Believe Detroit Technology Challenge. The event, hosted

by AT&T together with Rebrand Cities and WordPress.com, encouraged high school juniors and seniors to consider technology and web development as a career path.

Participants came from five Detroit area high schools including Cass Tech, Henry Ford, Communication and Media Arts, Detroit Edison and Michigan Math and Science Academy. During the event, the students learned to build mobile-friendly WordPress.com websites, and worked alongside experienced developers to create websites around two important initiatives.

AT&T Michigan President David Lewis said: “Giving young Detroiters handson experience with technology can open their eyes to great opportunities they can pursue after high school. The Believe Detroit Technology Challenge can be a gateway to a great future for these young people and our AT&T team was proud to make this experience possible for 150 students this year.”

Students were assigned one of two topics for the challenge: The first was AT&T’s distracted driving campaign - It Can Wait, which encourages people to put their phones down to create safer roads for everyone. The effort reminds people that all messages that come in while driving ‘can wait’ until you arrive safely. The second was Detroit Pistons Basketball For All, a neighborhood court initiative aimed to refurbish 60 basketball courts around the city of Detroit so that more young people can play basketball and stay out of trouble. The initiative aims to put basketballs in the hands of underserved youth in the city.

During the event, students were also learned from a panel of area leaders including Lewis, former NFL player and Chairman of Qey Capital Dhani Jones, Detroit Pistons VP of Brand Strategy Alicia Jeffreys and Rebrand Cities founder Hajj Flemings. The leaders encouraged students to pursue their dreams and

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think outside of the box when thinking about what they want to do with their lives because anything is possible if you work for it. Lewis said he was sure a future president of AT&T Michigan was in the room.

Flemings talked about the importance of the challenge: “The Believe Detroit Technology Challenge is all about preparing Detroit students for in-demand jobs in technology and web development. Giving students a roadmap to a potential career path will help them design the future and that’s why we’re proud to partner with AT&T and Wordpress for this effort.”

AT&T contributed $50,000 to make the Technology Challenge a possibility.

The challenge is a part of AT&T Michigan’s Believe Detroit initiative, a community and employee engagement initiative focused on helping promote educational opportunities, academic achievement, and a path to self-sufficiency for the Detroit community.

AT&T employees took time off work to volunteer and help the students begin building websites during the challenge.

The all-day event taught students the basics of WordPress web building and students will have additional sessions with the Rebrand Cities teams to complete their websites.

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With Halloween on the horizon, halt hazards with these tips!

Halloween has become a hugely popular time for fun and festivities, but with it comes the potential for a variety of fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to take these simple precautions to stay safe without sacrificing that fun.

“Halloween brings an opportunity to wear fun costumes, decorate our homes, and eat too much candy,” says Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “However, without proper safety precautions, we run the risk of turning good times into the wrong kind of scary ones.”

According to NFPA research, between 2012 and 2016, decorations were the item first ignited in an estimated average of 800 reported home structure fires per year, resulting in an average of two civilian deaths, 34 civilian injuries and $11 million in direct property damage. The decoration was too close to a heat source such as a candle or equipment in almost half of these fires.

NFPA offers these tips to stay safe during the spooky season: Costumes: Avoid fabric that billows or trails behind you, as these can easily ignite. If you are making your own costume, avoid loosely woven fabrics like linen and cotton, which can be very flammable.

Decorations: Many common decorations like cornstalks, crepe paper, and dried flowers are very flammable. Keep these and similar decorations far away from any open flames or heat sources, like candles, heaters, and light bulbs.

Candles: Using candles as decoration can be risky if not done correctly. Keep them in a wellattended area out of the path of potential trick-ortreaters. Remind children of the dangers of open flames, and make sure they are supervised at all times when candles are lit. Extinguish candles before leaving an area.

Jack-o-lanterns: Glow sticks or electric candles are the safest choice when it comes to lighting up your jack-o-lantern, but if you choose to use a real candle, do so with extreme caution.

Light a candle inside a jack-o-lantern using long fireplace matches or a utility lighter, and keep it away from other decorations.

Visibility: Give children flashlights or glowsticks for lighting, these can even be incorporated into the costume. If your child has a mask, ensure the eye holes are large enough for them to see clearly.

Smoke Alarms: This is a great time to make sure your smoke alarms are functional and upto-date.

Exits: Exits are NOT an appropriate place for decorations. When decorating, ensure that nothing is blocking any escape routes.

For more info, check out our Halloween safety video on ways to reduce risk associated with Halloween. You can also visit Sparky the Fire Dog® at his website to find tip sheets, kids’ activities, a pumpkin-carving template, and more!

For this release and other announcements about NFPA initiatives, research and resources, please visit the NFPA press room.

About the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.

Seventh Annual Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony Recognizes Detroit’s First-Responders

By Chronicle Staff The Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) is hosting the 2019 Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at MGM Grand Detroit from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The awards ceremony recognizes Detroit Police Officers, Firefighters and EMS personnel for going “Above & Beyond” the call of duty. Community partners will also be recognized for their exemplary services in the City of Detroit.

Police Chief James E. Craig and Fire Commissioner Eric Jones will present the awards to first- responders.

Alonzo Bodden, comedian and winner of the third season of Last Comic Standing, will host.

PVS Chemicals is the Presenting Alonzo Bodden sponsor and Diversified Members Credit Union, Marathon Petroleum Co, Rock Security and Verizon are the event’s Commanding Sponsors.

A total of 60 honorees are being recognized for their distinguished service as a Detroit first-responder. The Medal of Valor is an award recognizing the best of the best for extreme bravery in the face of danger. The Purple Heart, representing the danger associated with the job, honors those severely injured or killed in the line-of-duty. The Emergency Medical Merit Award is for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) division to honor two members for exceptional service.

“Above & Beyond allows us to honor Detroit’s first-responders and

City Change Maker. The City Change Maker is someone who embodies the ideals of Detroit and is committed to making the city a better place for all residents. Mr. Torgow has supported the Detroit Police Department in various ways, particularly related to the physical and mental wellness of the officers, supporting the Detroit Police Department’s Peer Support Team.

highlight their exceptional service to the City of Detroit,” said Patti Kukula, Executive Director of the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. “It is a joy for us to recognize their service and show them that the community supports them. This night matters for the first-responders and we are proud to host it each year.”

In addition to the first-responder awards, two civilian honors are presented: • City Change Maker: Gary Torgow, Executive Chairman of TCF Financial Corporation is this year’s

• Public Safety Partner: The Detroit Lions are receiving the Public Safety Partner Award. In 2019, the Detroit Lions provided a $100,000 grant to the DPSF for the Brotherhood and Sisterhood Programs.

This grant is part of the “Detroit Lions Inspire Change” social justice initiative. Part of this funding was used for scholarship grant funding for six students involved in the Brotherhood and Sisterhood programs.

The award ceremony is attended by first-responders, their families, business and community leaders and local, state and federal elected officials.

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POWER MOVES Dr. Justin Moses Joins Senior Leadership Team at Norfolk State University

By Chronicle Staff Dr. Justin Moses, a native of Novi, Michigan, will serve as Vice President for Operations and Chief Strategist for Institutional Effectiveness. He began in his new role on Sept. 30. NSU President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston announced in August that Moses would join the university.

Dr. Moses will oversee Communications and Marketing, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, Institutional Equity (which includes Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity, and ADA compliance), Information Technology, and Institutional Research. He will collaborate with members of the president’s cabinet and provide leadership with projects and initiatives to increase NSU’s efficiency, effectiveness, and technology systems. He will also assist with the supervision of the President’s Office Dr. Justin Moses Staff and the Presidential Interns program. Dr. Moses was introduced to the NSU Board of Visitors at their meeting on Oct. 11, 2019, where he received a warm and positive reception.

“Dr. Moses is a proven higher education professional and he is committed to implementing the goals we will work to achieve and improve upon at Norfolk State University,” Adams-Gaston said.

“These goals include student success and enrollment, institutional excellence, access and affordability, and growth, sustainability and fundraising. We are happy to have Dr. Moses on board as part of the senior leadership team.”

Most recently, Dr. Moses worked as an Associate Vice Provost for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), a campus supporting over 32,000 students. In his role at VCU he provided strategic and financial oversight of multiple departments, facilities, and personnel devoted to student success and support, Title IX and ADA compliance, and student health and well-being on both of VCU’s campuses. These departments included Student Health Services, Recreational Sports, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity, Counseling Services, the Wellness Resource Center, Collegiate Recovery, and the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. Dr. Moses also provided supervision to VCU’s Title IX Coordinator for students and served as a policy administrator responsible for maintenance, creation, and implementation of policies regarding students.

LIFT Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Denby High School Students Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) invited 100 students from Detroit Public School’s Denby High School to tour its Corktown facility – which includes a brand-new, one-of-a-kind Learning Lab – during an open house in celebration of Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 4.

LIFT’s state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot headquarters and Learning Lab are focused on advanced manufacturing innovation and preparing the next generation of high-level technicians for in-demand advanced manufacturing jobs.

Caullin Gaskins, 17, a senior at Denby, was among the students who toured the facility that is home to both LIFT and IACMI – The Composites Institute, and is among the nation’s most innovative advanced manufacturing facilities. Gaskins is in his second year of the robotics program at Denby and is considering a career in manufacturing as a result of his studies.

ting pretty good at it and I’m even helping my fellow classmates. I’m excited to learn if this is something I’d like to do after high school. It’s something I’m really interested in.”

“I like trying new things and this has been a great experience for me,” Gaskins said. “I love it; I’m get-

Gaskins is an example of the type of individual LIFT will reach through its new Learning Lab.

“There’s a tremendous need for people in manufacturing – there are too many jobs and not enough workers with the skills, knowledge and abilities to be successful,” Joe Steele, communications director for LIFT, told the students before they began the tour and participated in hands-on activities. “With the LIFT Learning Lab, we’re

trying to fix that.”

The students toured the wide range of advanced manufacturing learning spaces, including the Fundamental Manufacturing Skills Development Lab, CNC Operations and Welding Technicians Training Centers.

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He oversaw the creation and implementation of the inaugural strategic plan for VCU’s Division of Student Affairs and assisted with assessment activities, strategic communications, and the production of reports in compliance with federal mandates. Dr. Moses also served as the chair of the university’s Title IX Review Panel and was a member of the Title IX Steering Committee. He was also a member of the Human Resources “Great Place” Redesign Advisory Committee.

Dr. Moses also held various leadership positions at The Ohio State University (OSU) and at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and he also held administrative positions at the University of Michigan. At OSU he served as the chief student conduct officer overseeing the conduct system and for all five of OSU’s campuses which supported 65,000 students. He also had a myriad of professional experiences in other administrative areas at OSU including admissions, curriculum development, student activities, and facilities planning and management. Furthermore, he led the implementation and integration of databases utilized for student records, information systems, student advocacy, and student accountability. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), a campus serving 13,000 students, he served as an Associate Dean and served as the primary administrator for student advocacy and accountability, behavioral intervention, and threat assessment systems. Dr. Moses also managed admissions reviews, student activities, and served as advisor for several student groups including the UTC Littleton H. Mason Singers.

Dr. Moses was also involved in the creation and design of programs and initiatives that facilitated and improved student retention and success for men of color at VCU, OSU, and UTC. These initiatives included programs sponsored by the OSU Todd A. Bell Resource

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Town Hall on Predatory Lending to be held in Wastenaw

By Chronicle Staff Recognizing that unfair, deceptive and fraudulent loan practices can shatter the already fragile budgets of low-income families, Friends In Deed, Circles Washtenaw, and the United Way of Washtenaw County are hosting a discussion about how to stop predatory lending in our community. The Town Hall is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 5that 7 pm at St. Luke-Ann Arbor (4205 Washtenaw Ave.). Community members will share their personal experiences with these loans; and panelists from different levels of government, including U.S. Repre-

sentative Debbie Dingell, Michigan State Senator Jeff Irwin and Michigan State Representative Abdullah Hammoud, will discuss how the community can come together to stop these kinds of deceptive practices.

Despite high interest rates, unfair fees, and impossible deadlines, low-income families in crisis often have little choice when faced with an emergency need but to get a loan from a business that uses deceptive practices. This can result in a cycle of debt that shatters a household and results in the loss of a car or home. It is no coincidence that these types of businesses are located in low-income neighborhoods, where they can best target vulnerable populations, including minorities, the elderly and survivors of domestic abuse.

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How you feel about money impacts your spending Your feelings toward money can influence how you spend it.

We all have a personal relationship with money, and it will often show in how we spend it. But our feelings about finance can sometimes lead to negative spending habits that can hurt us in the long run. To begin developing healthy spending habits, it can be helpful to start by identifying your emotional and psychological relationship with money.

Get to know your financial psychology Being aware of your own psychological and emotional approach to money is the first step to developing healthy spending habits. Psychologists agree that these beliefs can start early. They may also come from other life experiences — whether you need to support a family, for example, or if you’ve had a negative history with unmanageable debt.

It’s important to remember that your emotional outlook on money, regardless of where it comes from and what it may be, is not inherently right or wrong. Rather, it may influence you to make unwise decisions in certain financial areas, while setting you up to be great in others.

To understand your feelings toward money better, ask yourself: • How does being in debt make you feel?

• How does disclosing your financial situation to others make you feel?

• How willing are you to make bigger purchases (such as a car or a house)?

• How willing are you to make smaller purchases (such as clothes or eating out)?

• What purchases do you feel good about making? Which purchases do you not feel good about making?

• How often do you make impulsive purchases?

Cultivating awareness about your psychology surrounding money — and the kind of spending habits it promotes — can help you chart a financial path that works for you. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) • How often do you feel compelled to check your bank statement?

• How often do you find yourself thinking about money?

• How does it make you feel to hear about the state of the larger economy?

• This is the first step toward building a healthy relationship with money. Then carefully examine your responses.

• Identifying habits

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Once you have a better sense of your feelings towards money, it can be useful to identify how these feelings have translated into spending

behavior. Do this by taking stock of your bank statement from the last two months. If a bank statement isn’t available to you, start keeping tabs on your expenses moving forward with your receipts. Then begin looking for patterns. You might even consider working with a professional such as a financial coach, counselor, or advisor to help you identify your spending habits Ask yourself if your habits — frequently buying clothes, for example, or eating out multiple times in a week — make sense given the responses you gave to the questions above. This is the second step to developing healthy spending habits: moving beyond what you think

your spending habits should be to which ones you actually practice. From here, you can begin focusing on ways you can improve your use of money.

Identify the spending habits that you can change Think of ways you can make your financial habits healthier. This responsibility is twofold: not only should you focus on eliminating unnecessary purchases, but also on spending your money in ways that make you feel positive.

For example, have you found that you too much of your paycheck goes towards clothes?

That doesn’t mean you have to eliminate all of your shop-

ping but maybe you can consider less expensive options such as your local thrift store.

Does the thought of making a sizable purchase — such as a car — cause you stress, even if you know such a purchase will significantly improve your life? Set up automatic transfers from your checking account to a savings account so you can start working towards your goal in a way that doesn’t cause anxiety.

Cultivating awareness about your psychology surrounding money — and the kind of spending habits it promotes — can help you chart a financial path that works for you.

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Center on the African American Male and the Brother-2-Brother organization and initiative at UTC. At the University of Michigan he worked in the departments of Academic Advising for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University Housing, and University Unions and Dining Services.

Dr. Moses said he is impressed with NSU’s beautiful 134-acre campus, state-of-the-art facilities, the family-friendly environment, and the engagement and vibrancy of the student body.

“I look forward to working with the students, faculty and staff at Norfolk State University,” Moses said. “I would like to thank President Adams-Gaston for giving me this opportunity and I’m glad to be a part of the Spartan community.”

Dr. Moses received a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University.

He received a Juris Doctorate from the Michael E. Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University as well as a Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University. Dr. Moses received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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From page B-5 The Town Hall on Predatory Lending will shine a light on predatory lending practices and provide a forum for community members to work together to combat them. Representative Dingell will deliver the opening remarks at the Town Hall.

Representing Michigan’s 12th District, she led the effort to bring the 10,000 Small Businesses initiative, a $20 million partnership designed to help create jobs and economic growth, to southeast Michigan.

Senator Jeff Irwin has focused on creating a living wage policy, extending health insurance for uninsured workers and protecting our natural resources; and Abdullah Hammoud, a State Representative of the 15th House District, has emerged as a strong voice for civil rights and a leading mind for health policy.

From page B-5 Robinson, 17, is also considering a career in manufacturing as a result of the time she’s spent in her school’s robotics program.

“I wanted exposure to what robotics is all about,” Robinson said. “I never saw myself in manufacturing before this, but I like it so far, and I’m good at it.”

Arese Robinson, program administrator for the Office of College and Career Readiness for Detroit Public Schools, said the district strives to provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in various career paths, including advanced manufacturing.

“We want to be a pipeline for students to go into the workplace or a post-secondary program and expose them to additional opportunities,” she said.

LIFT is currently hosting 100 students from University Prep Science & Math High School daily in the Learning Lab to take part in IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, a three-year foundational competency-based educational program.

LIFT is operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing In-

novation Institute through a public-private partnership committed to developing and deploying advanced lightweight material manufacturing technologies andeducation and training initiatives aimed to better prepare the workforce

today and in the future. LIFT is one of the founding institutes of Manufacturing USA, and is funded in part by the Department of Defense with management through the Office of Naval Research.

The moderator for the event is Jessica AcMoody, a Senior Policy Specialist from the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM). She is focused on coalition building and advocating for policies that create more vibrant, equitable neighborhoods around the state. This includes affordable housing, tax policy, asset building, and consumer financial protections.

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The Force Behind St. Marie’s Hospice

PHOTO: Facebook-Historic King Solomon Baptist Church@HKSMBC

Historic King Solomon Baptist Church Receives $500,000 Preservation Grant

By Branden Hunter

The King Solomon Baptist Church, located at 6100 14th Street on Detroit’s west side, played a prominent role in the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s.

Malcolm X delivered his famous “Message to the Grassroots” speech at the Northern Negro Grass Roots Leadership Conference there. After splitting from the Nation of Islam, he delivered his “Ballot or the Bullet” speech there April 12, 1964. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, U.S. Rep. Charles Diggs Jr., and The Honorable Elijah Muhammad all spoke there as well.

The National Park Service, through its African American Civil Rights program, presented a grant in the amount of $500,000 to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office to help preserve King Solomon Baptist Church. The grant is part of an initiative by the National Park Service to fund 44 projects across 17 states that will preserve and highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th century. Congress appropriated $12 million in funding for the project in 2018. The funding will be used to rehabilitate the roof of the historic church.

“Through the work and engagement of public and private partners, these grants will preserve a defining part of our nation’s diverse his-

tory,” National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith said in a statement. “By working with underrepresented communities to preserve their historic places and stories, we will help tell a more complete narrative of the African American experience in the pursuit of civil rights.”

The church was founded May 16, 1926, on Rivard Street in the predominately black neighborhood of Black Bottom in Detroit. In search of a larger home, Temple Baptist Church, which was predominately white, was selling the building on 14th Street in the Northwest-Goldberg neighborhood. In 1951, King Solomon bought the properties on 14th Street for $325,000, and moved in once the new Temple Baptist church on Grand River was completed, on November 25, 1951.

Led by Rev. Dr. Theodore S. Boone, King Solomon soon grew to over 1,000 members and continued to grow every Sunday.

King Solomon also became an important center for gospel music, with such acts as the Reverend James Cleveland, and Motown music executive Berry Gordy Jr. discovered the Supremes( Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard) at the church.

In recognition of its Civil Rights significance, the King Solomon Church complex was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

As the Co-founder and Executive Director of St. Marie’s Hospice, Melvie Berkery’s unwavering focus is not on becoming the biggest hospice provider, but rather, becoming the best provider for the Detroit community.

As a humanitarian, Berkery operates from an advocating heart and a limitless mindset. To her, the best work ethic is a relentless commitment to excellence, consistent results, evolving efficiency and empowering productivity. Her dedication to uplifting humanity is innate and a badge of honor no accolade or award can fulfill, yet, her accomplishments on her journey thus far do shed some light on the woman.

Since co-founding St. Marie’s Hospice in 2012 with her aunt, Melvie has given 100 percent of herself to its continued excellence and impact. Moreover, she strives daily to elevate not only the bar for hospice services, but to elevate the understanding and expectations of what is necessary to deliver optimum final life stage care.

Inspired by the leadership of her mother and closest aunt, Melvie discovered a purpose in helping patients who were approaching the end of life. She often receives feedback of how surprised patients are of the efficiency and response speed of St. Marie’s. This speaks to the void Melvie aimed to fulfill specifically in the city of Detroit where such a dire need existed. Through her life work, Melvie follows the lead from her frontline staff, executing decisions based on their recommendations.

She takes pride in maintaining a culture of excellence and effectiveness from every angle and role within her company which motivates her to take a “lead from the back” approach and to always keep an open mind.

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Melvie Berkery Melvie’s dedication to enhancing the efficiency of hospice care involves wearing many hats to get things done right the first time. It’s the thriving philosophy and mission for which St. Marie’s stands in order to continue making its mark in the community.

A graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University and the University of Detroit School of Law, Melvie has utilized her education in a way that has allowed her to fully embrace her calling through St. Marie’s. Her business and legal acumen has provided her the ability to ensure St. Marie’s is not only delivering incomparable service, but is also comprehensively managed and compliant at all times. Since its inception, St. Marie’s has expanded services to three buildings and has garnered optimum ranking among patients.

A native of Detroit, Melvie is a product of tenacious leaders. It was Melvie’s grandmother who instilled in her at the age of 12 to do every single thing she wanted to do in life and to understand that she held the control for her own decisions.

Those mantras became her

life philosophy and have carried her throughout every endeavor. Beyond earning her Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations with a Specialization in Criminal Justice as well her Juris Doctorate, Melvie’s advocating spirit led her to found a tutoring company dedicated to helping underprivileged youth.

Through her efforts, over 275 individuals were helped to achieve academic goals.

As an evolving change agent, Melvie has led the development of both local and international scholarship, adoption, volunteering and sponsorship projects which have impacted the lives of hundreds of others.

Melvie’s success is rooted deeply in her integrity. Her combined astuteness, assertiveness and fearlessness give rise to the change she wants to see and rather than simply observing community needs, she tackles them head on with compassion and discipline. She finds the beauty in the process of building efficiently and never settling for mediocrity.

In doing so, she has earned the respect she rightfully deserves. By paying it forward to those in their final stage of life, Melvie spreads the message that we, as individuals, will always need one another in some way, shape or form—no matter how big or small—one does not achieve anything without helping hands or helping affirmations along the way. Melvie Berkery is a rare change agent, ensuring the needs of families are met through compassion, connection and execution in a way that is over and beyond exceptional. She does not settle for anything less than excellent, because it is what she knows every one of us deserves.

To find out more information go to www.stmarieshospice.org or call (800) 4897977.

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with Chevorlet and NNPA’s DTU Journalism Fellows

By AJ Williams Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association hosted a ceremony celebrating the fourth year of the award-winning Discover the Unexpected program.

The annual program has awarded nearly a half-million dollars in scholarships and stipends since its inception in 2016.

It began with a select number of schools and, based on the overwhelming response, the submission process was opened to all students in their sophomore through senior years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with an interest in journalism, communications, mass media or visual arts.

The 2019 DTU Journalism Fellows were Tedarius Abrams (Bethune-Cookman), Tyla Barnes (Hampton University), Elae Hill (North Carolina A&T), Miana Massey (Howard University), Emani Nichols (Morehouse College) and Sharon Joy Washington (Florida A&M).

The eight-week fellowship kicked off in Atlanta and culminated in Detroit at General Motors Global Headquarters. During the closing ceremony, the fellows received their $10,000 scholarships and certificates of completion.

Lifestyle influencer and 2019 DTU Advisor Fonzworth Bentley (a graduate of Morehouse College), 2019 DTU Ambassador DJ Envy (“The Breakfast Club” and a graduate of Hampton University), Chevrolet leaders and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. spoke, as did the fellows.

City.Life.Style.chopped it up with Fonzworth Bently on what it means to be a DTU advisor: City.Life.Style: What is your role as a DTU advisor?

Fonzworth Bentley: My role is to essentially be a mentor to incredible young people who are either HBCU grads or current HBCU students as they are navigating their collegiate journey.

We’re going from city to city discovering the unexpected and reporting on that in every city that they go to moving around in the

brand New Chevy Blazer.

come about with Chevrolet.

It’s great to able to provide them this experience in a different way by allowing them to be able to come behind the scenes and see what happened on the other side of production. And as a journalist, you know a lot of times you don’t get that behind the scenes access. It’s a really interesting and exclusive look into my world and ultimately the world that many of them would see themselves working in.

Number one, the first car ever owned was an American made car and my wife currently drives a GM vehicle. So when it comes to any type of brand alignment it’s got to be something that authentic for me, so that was very important. And then number two I thought it was very important that it was an opportunity to allow some students to guide and answer all of the questions that they’re going through their heads, because being an HBCU

I saw how this partnership

graduate, they know I understand their experience wholeheartedly.

Along with my experience as a journalist and working at Access Hollywood for a year and a half, it was a fit. They were able to ask me some questions and I gave them real answers.

This year’s fellows’ stories were featured on the NNPA website (www.nnpa.org/chevydtu) throughout the program. Learn more about the Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship at www.nnpa.org/chevydtu.

Evrod Cassimy Partners With Cass Tech H.S. To Showcase Student’s Talents

By AJ Williams

The program is called NEWZIC: A Cass Tech Fundraiser and will be held on November 15th from 6-8:30pm at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, MI. It will highlight the talents of Cass Tech students while raising money for the school’s fine arts program.

It will showcase the different areas of fine arts at Cass Tech including choir, dance, orchestra and band performed by current Cass Tech students. Evrod Cassimy will also be performing songs from his debut album, Newzic, along with new songs from his latest album, Just Evrod, released on the same day. The program will also feature talent from other local artists.

Cass Tech is known across Metro Detroit as one of the best schools in the area. Located in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, its slogan “Cass Tech

#1, Second To None” defines the excellence demanded of the students.

The school’s staff is proud of its 97% graduation rate. Cass Tech’s mission is to educate and empower every student, in every community, every day, to build a stronger Detroit.

Under the leadership of Principal Lisa Phillips, the school’s vision is that all students will have the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to thrive in our city, our nation and our world.

Evrod Cassimy is the morning anchor at WDIV Local 4 News and can be seen on television Monday through Friday from 4:30-7am and again at noon. He has an honorary Cass Tech diploma and believes in the vision of the school and students. His new album, Just Evrod, features the late Aretha Franklin. Evrod partnered with the school in efforts to raise funds for the school to inspire the students and

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support the school’s fine arts program.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and are 100% tax deductible. They can be purchased online at www.EvrodCassimy.com via Eventbrite. All proceeds

Grammy-Nominated Producer Brandon Williams Releases The Love Factor Brandon Williams’ latest release, The Love Factor, finds an impressive curation of creators and performers gathering to build a collective reflection on love in various forms. The long-awaited release is being celebrated all over the world thanks to advanced reviews of the album from digital publications like Soultracks and the momentum of singles like “In Love” and “Don’t Give Up On Love” featuring Brian McKnight Jr. and Eric Roberson respectively (with the latter peaking at number 1 on the Indie-Soul charts).

The Love Factor is the second fulllength album released on Williams’ independent record label Soulasis Music Group, arriving five years after the Grammy-nominated producers’ debut project XII. Williams’ pleased listening audiences in 2014 with his modern take on Quincy Jones’ musical invention “the producer’s album”; originally invented to put music producers’ in complete control of making the artistic statement with the help of friends and frequent collaborators along the way.

His latest collection of internal musings on love and relationships calls on Williams’ life as a Detroit native entrenched in the tradition of musical excellence and innovation to mastermind an in-depth demonstration of how much love still means in a world that values it very little. He uses his 20+ years of experience and connections to surround himself with talented artists and musicians that span intergeneration-ally into the past & future of R&B. The Love Factor’s liner notes read like a who’s who of musical prodigies that edge on hipster

obscurity and contemporary savvy with contributions from Alex Isley, Paula Champion, Marcus Miller, Joe Pore and more.

Grammy-award winning soul singer Ledisi had this to say about B. Williams and his latest collection of hits: “Brandon created a project that is clearly for the grown and sexy, but also for anyone that just loves good, old-fashioned, timeless soul music.“ Williams said, ”I put more of myself into this album but in a different way.

More energy, more thought, more care, more love and more creativity. My creative side has been sharpened and that’s reflected here. I’ve grown as a person, as a man, and that’s reflected here as well.

I have more knowledge and wisdom than I had 8 years ago when I started working on XII and you can definitely hear and feel that. This album is more expressive in love because I’ve learned how to love me better.”

Brandon Williams is being rewarded for his mission to spread awareness about the importance of love through music with critical acclaim from digital publications in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom. The Love Factor peaked over its’ opening weekend with the #1 position on iTunes and #7 in the U.K. In addition to a warm reception on the charts, Blues and Soul gave the album a perfect score of 9 out of 10.

Digital and physical copies of The Love Factor are available for purchase directly from www.bwilliamsmusic.com or via iTunes or can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and others.

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will go to the Cass Tech Alumni Foundation to provide continuous support in all of Cass Tech’s endeavors in fine arts.

“Just Evrod” will be available for download and streaming on all digital platforms on November 15, 2019! A new song from the album, “Fake,” is available with each pre-order starting on October 18 on iTunes, Google Play and www.EvrodCassimy.com.

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By Kory Woods The 2019 NFL trade deadline is less than two weeks away and names such as Melvin Gordon, A.J. Green, and Von Miller have been circulating through media outlets as players who could find new homes.

However, there is one man whose buzz has risen him to the top of that list. That man is All-Pro defensive back, Patrick Peterson.

And the remaining big question is, should the Detroit Lions should make an aggressive attempt to acquire him.

Peterson, who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals, returned to his team Monday after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. While on suspension, the eight-time Pro Bowler found himself the subject of numerous trade rumors. This should come as no surprise to some. Last October, he requested to be traded from the Cardinals.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter has also reported that several teams have inquired about the availability of Peterson.

What Could Peterson Bring to Detroit?

If the Lions were able to swing a trade for Peterson, it could (and should) provide immediate help to a team that is ranked 28th against the pass this season. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 280 yards per game against the Lions secondary, with 301 per game at Ford Field.

Last season, Peterson had Patrick Peterson (Photo: 54 tackles, five pass deflec- Michael Chow/The Republic) tions, and two interceptions, earning him a trip to his eighth straight Pro Bowl.

Swinging a trade for Peterson could instantly give the Lions one of the more feared secondaries in the league. For starters, they already have defensive back Darius Slay, and he’s coming off his second straight Pro Bowl. In 15 games last season, Slay had 43 tackles, 17 pass deflections, and three interceptions, with one being a pick-six. He currently has 13 tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception this season.

The Lions also signed Justin Coleman to a four-year, $36 million deal this past off-season. Coleman is playing like a top-tier nickel back in the league, garnering national recognition. In five games, he has tallied 16 tackles, nine pass deflections, one interception, and one forced fumble.

Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia is still looking to establish a team identity in his second year at the helm. The team’s playoff hopes are also in jeopardy following losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers. Adding Peterson could give the Lions the potential jolt needed to jumpstart Patricia’s defense. It would also give Patricia another talented playmaker who could help their special teams if needed.

How Likely Is It? If you take Cardinals GM Steve Keim’s words at face value, don’t hold your breath.

Keim told KMVP, 98.7 FM in Phoenix, that they are not entertaining the idea of trading Peterson. “I don’t know why the questions persist because I have addressed it multiple times: We are not trading Patrick Peterson,” said Keim. “Our stance has simply been: ‘Why trade a player in his prime at one of the hardest positions to find for a maybe or a couple [of] maybes?’

Love what Pat brings to the locker room, love what he brings to the field.”

“Those positions are impossible to find: left tackles, quarterbacks, corners.

There’s no doubt, in my opinion, he is the best in the National Football League and will remain a Cardinal.”

Keim could also pull a Shahid Khan.

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan stated on October 2 that they weren’t trading Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey requested a trade from the Jaguars after a spat with Jaguars Head Coach Doug Marrone.

“Obviously, football is a team sport and I’m sensitive to what individual insight or viewpoint or requests (there) might be,” Khan said. ”But we have to do the right thing for the team. We value the values Jalen adds to us, to the Jaguars. I think we value him highly. We’re still looking at what is the right thing for the Jaguars, and I think right now the best thing is to have him be part of the team.”

13 days later the Jaguars traded Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams.

While there has been no indication that the Lions are looking at swinging a deal for Peterson, addressing their pass defense (28th) and their rush defense (27th) before the deadline is a must.

The NFL trade deadline is October 29 at 3 p.m. CT.

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Lions Jeopardize Playoff Hopes with Third Straight Loss

By Kory Woods

With 3:05 left in the game, the Detroit Lions pulled the score to within five points (35-30), after a touchdown pass from Matt Stafford to Marvin Jones Jr. Five seconds later, Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins found Stefon Diggs on a 66-yard bomb. This set up Dalvin Cook to score the game’s final touchdown, putting them ahead by 12 (42-30).

And sealing yet another Lions loss, with this one being the team’s third straight.

This loss also marks their second straight to a division opponent, dropping them to 0-2 in the NFC North.

With the team sitting at 2-3-1, Sunday’s loss puts their chances of making the playoffs in jeopardy.

They are currently at the bottom in one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions this year with the Green Bay Packers sitting atop the NFC North at 6-1. Following them are the Vikings at 5-2, and the Chicago Bears at 3-3.

The big question that faces this team now is “Where do ?”

Prior to Sunday’s game, they were ranked 27th and 28th defending against the run and pass, respectively.

They have now dropped to 28th and 30th. This comes after an off-season where they have signed former Super Bowl champions Trey Flowers and Justin Coleman to help in those respective areas. Bigger than that, the team’s defense looks to have regressed under head coach Matt Patricia.

And yes, it’s under the same Matt Patricia who is touted as a defensive mastermind.

Through six games, the Lions have given up an average of 139 rushing yards and 290 passing yards per game. Not to mention, they

are 27th in total sacks.

This should not be the case. Not with what Patricia said he was going to improve this season.

Looking Ahead The Lions will look to bounce back at Ford Field this Sunday against the reeling New York Giants (25), who have also lost three straight. Giants QB Daniel Jones will go into Sunday’s game with the 18th ranked QBR in the league (52.3). If Jones’ last several games are any indication, expect a solid performance from the Lions secondary. Since leading his team to a 32-31 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in September, he has thrown at least one interception in each of his last four games.

Following that, the team will travel to face the Oakland Raiders who currently sit at 3-3. While both of those games are no guaranteed victories, they are beatable opponents for the Lions. If they can improve to 4-3-1 before a division showdown with the Chicago Bears, it can help with

stabilizing their season. In order to make the playoffs though, an unprecedented run would have to take place.

multiple four touchdown games, joining Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Sterling Sharpe. He also made Lions history as well.

History in The Misery

He became the team’s first receiver in the Super Bowl era with four touchdowns in a game. The last Lions player to achieve that feat was Cloyce Box on December 3, 1950 versus the Baltimore Colts.

While Sunday didn’t provide the result the team hoped for, Marvin Jones Jr. still managed to make history. His four touchdown grabs make him the third receiver in NFL history with

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Ethel Lee Morton Jackson Ethel Lee Morton Jackson was born April 26th in Bessemer Alabama. She was the fifth child of the late Reverend Horace and Mary Morton. She attended and completed her elementary and high school training in the public schools of Bessemer, Alabama and North Carolina.

She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tuskegee Institute, her Master of Arts Degree from Tuskegee Institute, her Master of Arts Degree from Wayne State University in Child Development, and her Degree in Education Administration from Michigan State University.

All of her actions were deeply rooted from a spiritual base. She was an active and faithful member of Metropolitan Baptist Church under the leadership of her brother Dr. Charles E. Morton for many years until his passing. Ethel transferred her membership to Hope United Methodist Church in 1998 where she became active in the ministries of Mission Higher Education Campus Ministry and the Mature Disciples.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband James Jackson and five sibling’s; Mattie L Person, William, Hodge, Wayne, and Charles. Among those surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter Angela (Bobby), grandson Blaise Jordan, great granddaughter Malaia, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Ethel held and embraced many positions in her professional career including serving as the Child Development Specialist at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and St. Peter Claver Nursey School Center in Detroit. She also held several professional positions in the Detroit Public A private Cremation and Entombment CerSchool System including; Special Education emony will take place at Woodlawn Mausoleum Teacher, Staff Coordinator, Assistant Principal, in Detroit, Michigan.

Principal, and State Funded Administrator for Consistent with her philosophy, we ask that Area F. in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Professionally, Ethel served as a member of historic black college, Tuskegee Institute in Alathe State of Michigan Special Education Adviso- bama in “memory of Ethel Morton Lee Jackson”. ry Committee You may mail your donation together with Her civic and community activities included; the completed donation form as follows: Life Member in the NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Delta Kappa Academic Sorority, and Tuskegee University Office of Development P.O. Box 1304-Tuskegee Institute, AL 36087 several literacy and bridge clubs.

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Request-for-Proposal (RFP) Professional Services – ADA Assessment Services The Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority (Authority) is interested in securing the services of a professional service firm to provide an assessment within the common elements at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

Interested parties should request a copy of the RFP by emailing a request to Commissioners@dwjba.com.

Submission Requirements: RFP responses are due no later than Monday November 11, 2019 at 12:00 Noon. All submission requirements are included in the RFP. Detroit -Wayne Joint Building Authority Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1316 Detroit, MI. 48226 The Authority reserves the right to request additional information, require an interview of the team members indentified in the submission and withdraw this RFP without advance notice or explanation and at no cost to the Authority.

Health Resources and Services Administration NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Proposed Construction of New Covenant Community Care Health Clinic 17625 Joy Road Detroit, MI, 48228 HRSA Grant C8DCS29615 129039-01 In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500 through 1508) and the HHS General Administration Manual Part 30 Environmental Protection (February 25, 2000), HRSA has determined that the Proposed Construction of the new Covenant Community Care Health Center will have no significant adverse impact on the quality of the human environment. As a result of this FONSI, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides discretionary grant and cooperative agreement awards to support health centers expand their capacity to provide primary and preventive health care services to medically under-served populations nationwide.

Covenant Community Care has applied for HRSA grant funding. The applicant proposes to use grant funds for the construction of a new 24,124-square foot community health center at 17625 Joy Road in Northwest Detroit, Michigan. Construction will include site preparation, construction of a healthcare facility, and construction of on-site parking areas. The applicant has submitted an Environmental Assessment (EA) that documents impacts of the proposed action. This EA is incorporated by reference into this FONSI. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Assessment for this project, which is on file at the following address for public examination upon request between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Covenant Community Care Administrative Offices 3200 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48120 Attn: Samuel Young Phone: (313) 625-1369 Email: syoung@covenantcommunitycare.org No further environmental review of this project is proposed prior to final approval from HRSA. Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on these projects may submit written comments to the Covenant Community Care, Attn: Samuel Young, Chief Development Officer, at the above referenced address.

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Vibracoustic USA, Inc. seeks an Application Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI to act as program manager / technical liaison between Vibracoustic and customers; manage project timing and team members through the life of the program; among other duties. Min. bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or closely related and two years of experience in job offered or related. Send resumes by mail to: Ms. Laura Underwood, Vibracoustic USA, Inc., Resume Processing/JO#10179302, 400 Aylworth Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090.

Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp, test, debug, &validate highly scalable &latency-optimized production level, Level 2 autonomous driving HD mapping &localization (HDLM) module ECU S/W for autonomous vehicles, in C++ &Python, on Linux OS, using Git, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jenkins, IBM DOORS/RTC, Doxygen, MATLAB, Simulink, DSpace, VehicleSpy, CANalyzer &CANoe tools. Validate perception data from Front Camera Modules (FCM) incldg lane, object &drivable free space detection. Work w/ perception team to dvlp semantic segmentation networks for drivable free space detection. Dvlp maintainable, extendable, testable, bug free object-oriented S/W for Level 2 auton. driving modules incldg perception, localization, mapping, path planning, behavior prediction &control.

Analyze System/Subsystem Technical Specs of HDLM, &identify testable reqmts, working w/ localization team, to dvlp S/W submodules incldg vehicle localization, perception map association &registration, map bias estimation, &lane edge fusion. Master, Electrical or Computer Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, designing &dvlpg closed loop test sys for validating psgr vehicle FCM semi-autonomous advanced driver assistance feature, or related. Mail resume to Ref#8250, GM Global Mobility, 300 Ren. Center, MC:482-C32D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

Vehicle Architecture Manager General Motors, Warren, MI. Analyze &recommend to senior leadership placement &integration of autonomous vehicle sensing syss incldg Radar, LiDars, articulate radars, &cameras, &sensing cleaning syss in body in white (BIW) &trim syss, &interaction w/ chassis syss, to meet internal, FMVSS &intntl crash &occupant safety standards &reqmts. Set technical tasks &mentor team of Comprtmnt Integrtn Design Engrs &1 Asst. Vehicle Architecture Mgr. Engr, dvlp, optimize, &assure integration of Design Studio Class A surfaces w/in strict engrg &mfg criteria by executing Decision Fixed Point Process. Consider factors such as ergonomic occupant position &controls, according to SAE J1100-Motor Vehicle Dimensions standards. Lead engrg, dvlpmt, optimization &assurance of integration of Design Studio’s BIW &interior Class A surfaces w/in strict engrg criteria, working w/ Studio Engr Mgr, using UGNX, Teamcenter &Vismockup. Approve occupant position based on critical factors such as ergonomic occupant position according to SAE J1516-Accommodation Tool Reference Point, SAE J4004-Positioning the H-Point Design Tool (based on physical H-Point machine), &based on SAE J1100-Motor Vehicle Dimensions. Dvlp &balance engrg &mfg reqmts w/ design theme intent (interior, exterior, aero, wheels &components) to meet program imperatives (investment, cost &mass). 60 mos exp as BIW Design Manager or Chassis Design Manager, Advanced Vehicle Devlpmnt Manager, or Vehicle Architecture Manager BIW or Chassis, or related, leading engrg &optimization of integration of Design Studio’s Class A surfaces w/in engrg criteria, using UGNX, Teamcenter &Vismockup, approving occupant or driver position based on factors such as ergonomic driver or occupant position, according to SAE J1516Accommodation Tool Reference Point, SAE J4004-Positioning the H-Point Design Tool (based on physical H-Point machine), &SAE J1100-Motor Vehicle Dimensions, or related. Mail resume to Ref#3590, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

Design Release Engineer - Module Brackets Warren, MI, General Motors. Engr, dvlp &release psgr vehicle 12v battery structures &electrical module brackets, using Teamcenter, Vismockup, &E2 tools. Engr &release metal brackets &battery trays, top brace &hold down rods w/ metal, forming &etching processes. Integrate &validate metal battery brackets &structures to meet crash performance according to FMVSS, NCAP &ChinaNCAP &ensure functional reqmts incldg U.S./global N&V, durability, fatigue life &corrosion performance criteria &reqmts are met. Support production validation phase of electrical module brackets perform &meet durability, squeaks &rattles performance, modal frequency &closed compartment crash performance under vehicle crash loads. Approve product qlty, GD&T, gauge/fixture design &build. Create Interface Control Document-Mechanical for bracket design strategy. Master, Mechanical, Automotive, or Industrial Engrg, Industrial Mgmt, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer, engrg psgr vehicle 12v battery structures &electrical module brackets, using Teamcenter, Vismockup, &E2 tools, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2202, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

Embedded Software Developer Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp, validate, &release psgr vehicle infotainment HMI new features &major enhancements in Center Stack Module (CSM), incldg settings, advance Auto Park Assist, &rear view camera apps, in physical touch &Multi-Functional Controller, in C/C++, Python, Java &Kotlin languages &multi-thread programming in Linux, Android &Native Android OS in Android framework, using Android Studio, Git, Gerrit, Gradle, Jenkins, DOORS/RTC/Rhapsody, &Apache Subversion tools. Perform integration &verification testing. Design/improve prototype &production S/W for current/future in vehicle infotainment HMI concepts using embedded CAN, GMLAN, UDS, &UAR/Transmitter protocols, &in conformity w/ AUTOSAR standards. Participate in team focusing on UI dvlpmt related to HMIs. Master, Electrical Engrg, Computer Science or Engrg.

6 mos exp as Developer, System Analyst, or Engineer, dvlpg or validating psgr vehicle infotainment HMI feature in CSM, in Linux &Android OS, using DOORS/RTC tools. Mail resume to Ref#23951-304, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

Service Programming Services (SPS) Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Research, evaluate &authorize sys to sys data transfer to employ data (S/W OS, module calibration S/W, &utility files) &database syss to enable dealerships in N. A./globally to update psgr vehicle S/W &maintain OTA S/W updates of psgr vehicles. Ensure accuracy of vehicle diagnostic data for ECUs incldg Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Research &determine service programming support for ECUs incldg Body/Engine/Transmission/Climate Control Modules, IP Cluster, &Center Stack Module, using internal sys databases, &E-Squared tool, to obtain info. to populate SPS database for each unique vehicle. Analyze &evaluate gathered service parts S/W info. using SQL &Oracle database to update SPS databases incldg Worldwide Service Programming &Global Soft-part Programming &Authoring System w/ ECU data, S/W &calibrations based on engrg release &vehicle launch directions. Bachelor, Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engrg. 24 mos exp as Service Parts Engineer, Aftermarket or Aftersales Parts Engineer, or related, analyzing &evaluating info. using SQL &Oracle database to update service parts database or service parts S/W database based on engrg release &vehicle launch directions. Mail resume to Ref#598-205, GM Global Mobility, 300 Ren. Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Software Deployment Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Analyze captured CAN communication logs of vehicle Center Stack Module (CSM), write test scripts, improve test procedures, analyze test logs &simulate end of line (EOL) plant issues on test bench &in vehicle for psgr vehicles assembled at vehicle assy plants in MI/TN/TX, in Python programming language, using VehicleSpy &IBMRTC tools to troubleshoot, improve &assure full functionality &performance of CSM in plant Qlty area. Perform CSM ECU SW Testing Life Cycle incldg reqmts anlys, test plan creation, test case dvlpmt, &test case execution. Analyze &understand functional &diagnostic reqmt documents of CSM (infotainment) sys. Perform OBD incldg verification of Diagnostics Trouble Codes, Data/Packet Data Identifiers using VehicleSpy. Develop functional blocks code to record filtered communication data using neoVI Fire 2 HW &VehicleSpy. Required travel by vehicle/air to vehicle assy plants in Lansing &Flint MI, TN&TX, &Milford Proving Ground, to review &analyze Vehicle Interface Processer, Green Hill, GM logger &CAN logs of CSM performance &syss, in psgr vehicles, up to 20 wks P/Yr (~38% annual travel). Bachelor, Electronics or Electrical Engrg, Computer Science or Engrg, or related. 24 mos exp as Engineer, Technical Lead, or related, analyzing captured CAN communication logs of vehicle CSM, writing test scripts, &simulating EOL plant issues on test bench &in vehicle for psgr vehicles, using VehicleSpy &RTC tools. Mail resume to Ref#2040-202, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Senior Financial Analyst – Short &Long Term Planning, Corporate Financial Planning &Analysis (CFP&A) General Motors, Detroit, MI. Analyze, review, correct &adjust mnthly, qrtrly &annual current yr v. prior yr income statement financial information such as psgr vehicle brand wholesale volumes, revenues, variable costs, fixed &structural costs, &other income, to ensure reliability &accuracy of carline profitability &SOX compliance, using Global Product Profitability Sys, Global Consolidation &Account Reconciliation Syst in CPR, &legacy Global Enterprise Accounting Reporting Systems syss, SAP &eSAP ERP syss, &using Oracle Hyperion tool. Generate &prepare, through slicer, reports, anlys &presentations, present to Financial Planning &Analysis Short&Long-Term Planning Directors &Exec Director, with in-depth anlys of data, explanations of financial movements &variances, &recommendations, &reports to be presented to CFO &CEO. Bachelor, Accounting, Finance, or Bus. Admin.. 36 mos exp as Financial Analyst, Accountant, Finance Manager, or related, analyzing &correcting mnthly, qrtrly &annual current yr v. prior yr income statement financial information such as psgr vehicle brand wholesale volumes, revenues, variable costs, &structural costs, to ensure reliability of carline overall profitability &SOX compliance, using SAP ERP sys, &using Oracle Hyperion tool, or related. Mail resume to Ref#555-1701, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Senior Software Developer Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp, validate, &release psgr vehicle infotainment HMI new features &major enhancements in Center Stack Module (CSM) incldg audio, dialer, OnStar, trailer, settings, projection, seat status, rear view camera (RVC) &guidelines, HVAC &buttons/knobs, &Auto Park Assist apps, in physical touch &in MultiFunctional Controller, &IP Cluster incldg audio, dialer, OnStar, &trailer applications, in steering wheel controls, in C/C++, Python, Java &Kotlin languages &multi-thread programming in Linux &Android OS in Android framework, using Android Studio, QNX Momentics, Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, IBM RTC/Rhapsody tools. Design &prototype S/W for future in vehicle infotainment HMI concepts. Create reusable UI modeling framework using UML in Rhapsody. Participate in cross-functional team focusing on UI dvlpmt related to HMIs. Bachelor, Computer, Mechanical or Electrical Engrg, Information Technology, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer, Developer, or Programmer Analyst, developing or validating psgr vehicle infotainment HMI features in CSM incldg audio, settings, projection, &RVC applications, or IPC incldg audio &dialer applications, in C/C++ &Java languages, using Android Studio, QNX Momentics, Git, &Rhapsody tools, or related. Mail resume to Ref#178-325, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Software Deployment Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Analyze captured CAN commun. logs of vehicle Center Stack Module (CSM), write test scripts, improve test procedures, analyze test logs &simulate end of line plant issues on test bench &in vehicle for psgr vehicles assembled at vehicle assy plants in MI/TN/TX, in Python language, using VehicleSpy &IBM RTC tools to troubleshoot, improve &assure full functionality &performance of CSM in plant Qlty area. Perform CSM ECU Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) incldg reqmts anlys, test plan creation, test case dvlpmt, &test case execution.

Analyze &understand functional &diagnostic reqmt documents of CSM (infotainment) sys.

Perform ODB incldg verification of Diagnostics Trouble Codes, Data/Packet Data Identifiers using VehicleSpy tool. Dvlp functional blocks code to record filtered commun. data using neoVI Fire 2 H/W &VehicleSpy. Required travel by vehicle &air to vehicle assy plants in Lansing &Flint MI, TN, &TX, & Milford Proving Ground, as member of UX Infotainment S/W Deployment Team, to review &analyze Vehicle Interface Processer, Green Hill, GM logger &CAN logs of CSM performance &syss, in psgr vehicles, up to 20 P/yr (equal to ~38% annual travel). Bachelor, Computer Science; Computer, Electronics or Electrical Engrg, or related. 60 mos exp as Architect (software), Engineer; Project, Tech or Test Lead; Developer, or related, performing phases of STLC such as reqmts anlys, test plan creation, test case dvlpmt & execution. Mail resume to Ref#2375-203, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.

What Veterans Should Know About Caregiver Jobs (StatePoint) Today, there are over 18 million U.S. veterans, many of whom are seeking civilian jobs. Experts say that the caregiving industry -which is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years due to an aging population -- is particularly well-suited to the skills and experience of those who’ve served their country.

“Veterans bring many valuable attributes to the table that make them amazing candidates for caregiving careers,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc. “Given their tried and true ability to lead, think critically and solve problems in a demanding environment, as well as a service-focused mindset, it’s often a great fit.”

• Diverse opportunities: Veterans should seek employment with companies that offer opportunities for growth, as well as exclusive benefits to veterans. In the case of Interim HealthCare for example, the company offers comprehensive continuing education and in-service programs, and is actively seeking veterans to fill office and field staff jobs.

• Support: Does the company offer resource groups for veterans? Look for signs that you will be supported once you are hired.

• Meaningful, interesting work: After having served one’s country, finding work that’s meaningful is of importance to many veterans.

Helping patients stay vital and healthy has a positive impact on individuals, families and communities, and for many in the industry, is an immensely rewarding career path. What’s more, caregiver jobs are interesting and dynamic and no two days are the same.

In honor of Veterans Day, celebrated November 11, the experts at Interim HealthCare Inc. are offering some tips and information to help veterans know what to look for before taking a position in the caregiving industry.

For job opportunities, visit interimhealthcare.

• A track record of hiring veterans: Comcom/careers. panies with a proven track record of hiring With veteran unemployment on the rise and a veterans may be more likely to value the skills growing need for home health aides, veterans veterans bring with them, and may be more should consider how a job in the home-based likely to accept military training in place of healthcare industry might be right for them. civilian training.

OnStar Vehicle System Engineer General Motors, Detroit, MI. Gather reqmts, analyze, design, validate, debug, &monitor performance metrics to ensure GCCX sys used to provide OnStar vehicle based services incldg advanced diagnostics, Vehicle Health Manager &Hyper Scale Vehicle telemetry, are operating &functioning properly, &successfully deliver infotainment &telematics services using big data apps &data pipelines, to activated subscribers, using Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, SQL/PL-SQL, DataStage, Cognos, Tableau, PowerBI, Hive, UNIX, JavaScript, Spark, &SQOOP tools, &Java &UNIX languages. Define &establish KPI dvlpmt flow.

Work closely w/ Engrg, Wireless Network Engrg, IT Dvlpmt/Sustain, &bus. teams.

Design &dvlp performance metrics that represent E2E service delivery performance.

Select regression test cases to be run for System Integration (SIT)/User Acceptance (UAT) Testing E2E performance, review test results, &write test cases for new content.

Bachelor, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engrg. 24 mos exp as Engineer, Analyst, or Developer, gathering reqmts &dvlpg real-time big data apps &pipelines, using Java, Data Stage, PowerBI, Hive, UNIX, Spark, SQOOP, GIT &Jenkins, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2087-106, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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