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The nation’s corporate hotel industry is coming up woefully lacking with regard to hiring AfricanAmerican managers and minority-owned companies. The problem must be dealt with immediately, according to the NAACP.

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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has long maintained that right-to-work is divisive and that he doesn’t want what took place in Wisconsin, the famous battle between labor and the Republican adminis-

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IIitch plan is a good one (C-1) Detroit government should go the extra mile in supporting Mike Ilitch’s latest development plans for downtown. The entire city will benefit, as will the state. Ilitch believes in the city of Detroit and unlike many others, he doesn’t just “talk the talk.”

New CMO announced (C-4) Janice Cosby has been selected for the position of chief marketing officer for the Michigan Health Ministries of Ascension Health.

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COMMENTARY tration of Gov. Scott Walker, to take place here in the Wolverine State.

FIRED UP — and fed up — protestors, both union and non-union, made it their business to be in Lansing to protest against right-to-work and the governor’s unexpected and disappointing support of it. The rally of 12,000 strong was very vocal. It took place on Tuesday. The protestors believe this is far from over. — Monica Morgan photos

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n his strongest show of opposition to right-to-work legislation in Michigan, President Barack Obama dismissed the hasty legislation that would make it illegal to demand financial support as a prerequisite to hire workers as nothing but politics at play. The president told workers at the Detroit Diesel Plant in Redford Monday afternoon that workers should be supported for better wages, not undermined. “What we shouldn’t be doing is taking away your rights to

bargain for better labor agreements,” Obama said. “These socalled right-to-work laws, they don’t have anything to do with economics, they have to do with politics.” Steve Cook, president of the Michigan Education Association, condemned the law. “Whether proponents call this ‘right-to-work’ or ‘freedom-towork,’ it’s really just ‘freedom to freeload,’” Cook said. State Rep. Maureen Stapleton said, “As a former Detroit Federation of Teachers member and daughter of a Detroit police officer, I cannot sit idly by while extremists and out-of-state special

interests push a radical agenda to obliterate Michigan’s economy. Stapleton said “Right-to-work states lead the nation in unemployment, residents without health insurance and anemic wage growth. I would caution the governor championing any of these metrics in an attempt to placate the flip-flopping Michigan Chamber of Commerce’s attempt to reinvent the Great Lake state into the can’t-afford-it state.” Karla Swift, president of the Michigan AFL-CIO, said Gov. Snyder should approach the issue in a collective fashion, and get imput from all sides of the issue.

“The labor movement agrees with the governor that we must do what is best for the citizens of Michigan. The best way to reinvent our state is for everyone, labor and management, to work together on job creation, job training and education — like labor and management did in the auto industry,” Swift said. “There are some basic economic facts that should inform any thoughtful discussion of right-to-work legislation. Workers, union or non-union, make an average of $1,500 less per year in right-towork states. They are also less likely to have pension or health PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, during a Dec. 10 rally touting the care benefits.”

value of workers at the Detroit Diesel Plant in Redford, dismissed the UAW Vice President General Republican-driven right-to-work legislation as nothing short of politics. — Andre Smith photo See obama page A-4

Greg Jackson adds Lafayette Towers to his empire By Zack Burgess

it – were no more.

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Well today, the Lafayette Towers have a new owner, with a promise to restore it to glory. Nine months ago, Detroit-based business mogul Greg Jackson, the owner of the real estate firm Jackson Land Holding Co. LLC, bought the Towers from the city, for $5.8 million. An institution had been saved.

It was once considered a great place to live; perfectly placed, perfectly suited for Detroit and all that it had to offer. The goals were clear, you wanted to live or know someone at the Lafayette Towers. Musicians, doctors, lawyers, teachers, business people and factory workers made it home. People liked living there.

“My early recollection of this property — growing up in the city of Detroit, if you knew someone who For many lived in the Layears, before fayette Towers trouble hit these — that was big Towers that were time stuff,” said once a beacon Jackson. “To of city living, it just ride past was considered and look at these a sweet moment Greg Jackson buildings were a of shared experience, one more pleasant thrill within itself, because part of being African Ameri- they were beautiful on the outside. And they were the can and being from Detroit. epitome of luxury living in Unfortunately things Detroit. One of the things changed. Like the rest of that people would aspire to a city faced with challeng- do…was to be able to live at es, so went the Lafayette the Lafayette Towers. That Towers. Foreclosure set meant you had made it.” in, there was a government The history of the Towers takeover (HUD) and the Towers as Detroiters knew is an interesting one. In the

Bankole Thompson

But why has Gov. Snyder now reversed his earlier decision to go down a road that he has condemned as divisive and not helpful to bringing people together? What kind of pressure was brought to bear on Snyder, a man I believe is independent, able to make decisions that are not politically toxic regardless of the kind of legislature he’s dealing with in Lansing? In interviews during the campaign and after his election, Snyder told the press and journalists like myself who’ve sat down with him numerous times for interviews that he

Rick Snyder

wants to stay clear of divisive politics. And yes, in politics your words matter. And during the gubernatorial campaign, Snyder hardly ever engaged in inflamed rhetoric or right wing politics, maintaining a calm and moderate demeanor. When former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and other GOP gubernatorial can-

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Three DMC Hospitals earn 2012 Leapfrog ‘Top Hospital’ designation Three Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Hospitals — DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women’s Hospital and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital — have received the Leapfrog Group’s Top Hospital designation for 2012. Leapfrog Top Hospital is one of the most coveted and exclusive hospital quality awards in the nation.

late 1950s and early 1960s, a major urban redevelopment project on Detroit’s east side created Lafayette Park, which was a planned community that is today one of the city’s most racially integrated and economically stable neighborhoods. Lafayette Park was built on land that was once a densely populated working-class African-American neighborhood called Black Bottom, after the marshy bottoms at the source of the River Savoyard, which was buried when Detroit was settled. Classified as a “slum” in the 1940s, the neighborhood was razed and left vacant until the mid-1950s, when Chicago developer Herbert Greenwald made a successful proposal to develop the land with architect Mies van der Rohe, urban planner Ludwig Hilberseimer and landscape designer Alfred Caldwell.

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The Leapfrog Group is the nation’s premier quality ranking agency, acting on behalf of many of the nation’s Fortune 500 companies which seek to improve hospital quality, in order to realize efficiencies in health care costs and to provide the highest quality of care for the millions of people in their employ. The rankings are based on responses to the 2012 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Ranking hospitals had to meet stringent Leapfrog standards in the key areas of Preventing Medication Errors, ICU Physician Staffing, high-risk surgeries and procedures, achieve an Over all Value Score of 69 or more, and receive an “A” grade in the Hospital Safety Score. Four DMC Hospitals, including the three earning the 2012 Top Hospital designation, earned an “A” grade in both Leapfrog safety assessments for 2012. The most recent grades were released last week. “This latest achievement dem-

See DMC page A-4

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Who is leading education in Michigan? By Tom Watkins

a proactive plan, the educational establishment has thrown a tantrum, sending a letter to President Obama and the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Simply opposing legislation will not prepare our children for the hypercompetitive, disruptive, knowledge driven world they will inherit, where ideas and jobs can and do move around the globe effortlessly.

They oppose the fact that the EAA was selected as a finalist to potentially receive substantial money from the U.S. Department of Education from the competitive Race for the Top educational funding.

The vitriolic response from the public school establishment to reform options before the legislature is nothing short of the classic “shoot the messenger.” Educators are playing defense, not offense. Opposition to the Education Achievement Authority (EAA) is reminiscent of that old saying, “Closing the barn door after the horses are out.” No, I do not support every aspect of this plan. There is much room for change and compromise. Yet, clearly something must be done to address the needs of the children we are failing to educate. Complaints from the traditional education community center on the direction Gov. Snyder wants to take education — with no comprehensive counter plan to address the shortcomings of our schools (both traditional and charter). The governor is right to forge ahead where previous leaders hesitated or failed to act. I ask, if you don’t like the governor’s plan to address the needs of students that have been trapped in failing schools, where is your plan? Responses have ranged from blank stares, to retorts like, “Just send us more money and leave us alone” to “That is not my job to develop education policy.”

Really?

Gov. Snyder clearly spelled out his educational policy initiative in

Tom Watkins April, 2011, laying out the problems he saw in our educational system. He set forth an agenda to address it.

Educators, Stop Whining And Lead! If not this, then what? Doing nothing is not an option. There are a slew of educational organizations in Lansing: the State Board of Education, the PTA, Michigan Association of School Administrators, The Michigan Association of School Boards, the Principals’ Association, the Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Federation of Teachers – the list goes on. They have grouped themselves into an “Educational Alliance.” There are even local school districts and intermediate school districts with educational experts, data and experience. Where have they been? Are they Rip Van Winkle? I have heard from many of these groups. They do not like what the governor is “doing to public education.” I have yet to see their alternative solutions.

Beyond not developing

Yep, you heard me right. The educational establishment wrote a letter opposing Michigan students attending EAA schools from receiving a return of some of our federal tax dollars that help the most educationally needy students in our state. Now, that is a great plan!

‘Relentless

Positive Action’ I appreciate hearing from teachers, principals, PTA members and the Lansing educational lobby in opposition to my support of the EAA and other reform measures. But please, if you are going to write again, include your own detailed plan on what you propose to do to meet the needs of students who have been historically trapped in failing schools.

messenger, hand-out, asking for more money, or complaining about what the other side proposes.

education our children need and deserve.

Whining and simply opposing is not a plan and will not provide the

Tom Watkins is former state superintendent of

Our students your ideas.

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Michigan’s schools, state mental health director and is a US/China business and educational consultant He can be reached at tdwatkins88@ gmail.com.

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And educators, here’s your challenge: Stop playing defense and start playing offense. Gather together over the holiday break. Do the hard work to hammer out a comprehensive reform agenda to meet the needs of all Michigan students. I am sure the governor and legislature would welcome your constructive ideas. Our schools are a vital link to the future prosperity of Michigan and our country. The debate is critical but it must be larger than shooting the

On Twitter: A research funding lottery for bold, collaborative ideas Fifty teams will win a lottery for research funding on Wednesday through the University of Michigan’s new innovative seed grant program MCubed. In real time on Twitter beginning at 10 a.m. EST, MCubed officials will announce the faculty recipients one-by-one. Each winning team will receive $60,000 to hire a student or postdoctoral researcher to begin work on its project. MCubed is a $15 million pilot program designed to jumpstart innovative, interdisciplinary work. To qualify for funding, three researchers from at least two disciplines must simply agree to team up to pursue a new project. A formal review isn’t part of the process. The grassroots venture will launch 250 projects over the next two years. In this first round of funding, the MCubed executive committee will semi-randomly pick 50 of the 127 teams that submitted ideas so far. The process is semirandom, rather than completely random, because the committee will ensure that each school, college and unit is represented in a project. They’ll use a random method to choose among projects when schools,

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Hotels’ dismal hiring of Blacks exposed in NAACP report By Michael Cottman

tation of African Americans and people of color. In addition to grading corporations on their diversity, the report cards highlight opportunities in the industry and the specific programs designed to strengthen full participation in the industry for people of color.

The nation’s corporate hotel industry is woefully failing to hire African American managers and minority-owned companies in a fast-growing, overwhelmingly white trade, according to a new report released by the NAACP.

The report says that diversity and inclusion remains low specifically at the management, property ownership, and supplier diversity levels. Considerable gains must be made to better reflect the demographics of the United States– where communities of color make up one-third of the current population, the NAACP said.

The NAACP’s Report Card graded the five largest hotels — Marriott, Wyndam, Hyatt, Starwood and Hilton — for ethnic diversity and racial inclusion. While Marriott International received an overall B grade — the highest rating out of all the hotels — other major hotels that were evaluated scored poorly — either a C-plus or C — and no corporate hotel leader received an A in the NAACP study. “The lodging industry has failed to keep pace with our diverse nation,” said NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “As one of the fastest growing industries in the country, the lodging industry has opportunities for entry level positions, senior management positions, ownership and supplier diversity – a full spectrum of economic opportunity.” According to the NAACP report, Opportunities & Diversity Report Card: Hotel & Lodging Industry, procurement with minority businesses is at “unacceptably low numbers” throughout the hotel industry.

“Of the corporations graded in the report, only 8% of total dollars spent for goods and services went to companies owned by people of color and a dismal 1% went to African American owned companies,” the report said.

Benjamin Jealous

According to the NAACP, the focus of the Report Card is to examine and grade the largest companies on their represen-

The study also shows that 65% — or two out of three — hotel industry employees work in the service sector and it is projected that its five largest occupations – food preparation and serving workers, janitors, waiters and waitresses, restaurant cooks, and housekeeping cleaners – will add more than one million jobs in the next 10 years. African Americans comprise the largest percentage of travelers of color in the United States, according to the NAACP report, and while the hotel industry is largely staffed by workers of color, African Americans are not receiving equitable treatment. “They overpopulate entry-level and lower-wage positions while being underrepresented in higher-level, more lucra-

tive positions, such as that of general manager,” the NAACP report says. “With economic inequality at its highest levels in recent decades, it is important that the hotel and lodging industry provide access to jobs with livable wages, long-term career possibilities and contract opportunities for minority owned businesses particularly in African American and other economically disenfranchised communities,” said Dedrick Muhammad, NAACP Senior Director of Economic Programs. The study also recommends improving access to programs, opportunities and career paths in the hotel industry for people of color. Several organizations, like the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality and the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, are already advancing some of these initiatives, according to the NAACP. “The report card should serve as both an eye opener and a tool to encourage the graded corporations to strengthen job creation and wealth building opportunities for disenfranchised minorities,” said Leonard James, National NAACP Board Member and Chair of the Economic Development Committee. “The NAACP looks forward to collaborating with these corporate leaders and diversity advocates over the next several years to advance industry inclusion, at all levels.”

Democrats: Right-to-work Letters from Wilmington Ten Prosecution witness confirms frame-up is wrong for Michigan Members of the Michigan House Democratic Caucus are speaking out against right-to-work legislation being proposed in the state Legislature. Such a law would have several negative consequences, including reduced wages and benefits, poorer working conditions and job losses.

“If the governor and his allies in the Capitol were truly serious about turning around Michigan’s economy, they would

Special to the NNPA from the Wilmington Journal

In a 40-year-old prison letter dated Aug. 16, 1972 — a copy obtained exclusively by the Wilmington Journal newspaper recently from Prosecutor Stroud’s infamous Wilmington Ten court files being kept at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Wilson Library — Allen Hall wanted the prosecutor to keep him happy.

WILMINGTON, NC — His name was Allen Hall. In 1972, Hall was the star witness for the prosecution in the conspiracy trials against the Wilmington Ten — ten civil rights activists, led by the Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis — falsely accused of firebombing a White-owned grocery store during the height of racial violence in Wilmington in 1971.

“The governor and legislative Republicans are catering to the extreme wing of their party that values corporate profits and CEO bonuses over paying middleclass workers a fair wage,” House Democratic Leader Richard E. Hammel (D-Mt. Morris Twp.) said. “We will not stand for this continued assault on Michigan families. We will do everything in our power to stop this harmful legislation from passing.” Right-to-work laws allow workers to opt out of paying union dues. A financially weaker union can’t bargain effectively, which results in lower wages. Studies show employees in right-towork states make 3.2 percent less than those in free-bargaining states.

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Richard Hammel abandon this policy that is a proven failure in multiple states,” House Democratic Leader-Elect Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) said. “The right way to get Michigan growing again is to rebuild from the middle class out, and that starts with paying a fair wage.”

According to New Hanover County Prosecutor Jay Stroud, Hall, a convicted felon, had the goods on Chavis and the others, and could confirm details of the arson conspiracy.

“Just a few lines to tell you that I need a woman,” stated the first sentence of the letter from Onslow County prison inmate Hall (who was known as “Allen Graham” behind bars so that other inmates wouldn’t know he was working with a DA) to prosecutor Stroud.

There was just one problem — in order to get Hall to falsely testify, Stroud had to keep the young troubled black man happy.

Later in the missive, Hall tells the prosecutor, “You feel like a father to me, and that is why I call on you so much when I need someone.”

Snyder forms Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, makes appointments An executive order signed by Gov. Rick Snyder establishes within the state Department of Human Services the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board to help better protect victims and prevent future crimes. Executive Order 2012-17 abolishes the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board and replaces it with the new board to address the shifting focus and duties. Concurrently, the governor appointed members to the new board. Snyder addressed the need for expanded attention to sexual assault in Michigan in his special message on public safety last March. The governor said a collaborative effort will ensure that the best tools are available to hold offenders accountable as well as in the equally important effort to help in the recovery and health and wellness of sexual assault victims. A comprehensive approach is also needed in solving domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. “Domestic and sexual violence are serious crimes that threaten victims and impact both their physical and mental health and wellbeing,” Snyder said. “We must take a comprehensive approach to protect domestic violence and sexual abuse victims today and prevent victimizations tomorrow and I am confident the new board will be effective in those efforts.” Under EO 2012-17, the board will be comprised of seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. It coordinates and monitors programs and services for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence and the treatment of victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Rick Snyder Drug Court Advisory Committee, the board of directors of the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals and the board of directors of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Sauter holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He will serve a three-year term expiring Dec. 4, 2015. Pollard Hines, of Ann Arbor, is the chief district court judge of the 15th District Court. Previously she served as the assistant prosecuting attorney of Washtenaw County and has more than 30 years of handling cases involving family violence. Hines earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. She will serve a three-year term expiring Dec. 4, 2015.

Appointed today to the new board are Jeffrey Sauter, Elizabeth Pollard Hines and Yvonne Brantley, Kathryn Hoover, Jeffrie Cape, James Fink and Cris Mary Sullivan.

Brantley, of Bay City, is a Michigan State Police community service trooper based at the Tri-City Post. She has been active in the Bay County Women’s Shelter and Domestic Violence Response Team and has trained in various aspects of domestic violence. Brantley holds an associate degree in applied arts in criminal justice from Delta College and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Ferris State University. She will serve a threeyear term expiring Dec. 4, 2015.

Sauter, of Grand Ledge, is the Eaton County prosecuting attorney. He has served in various capacities with the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney’s office and the Hubbard Law Firm. He serves on the State

Hoover, of Fenton, is a guidance counselor at Richfield Public School Academy in Flint. She implemented the comprehensive guidance program, established a girls leadership club and developed

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a student leadership and mentoring model. Hoover previously served as a guidance counselor at West Catholic High School, as an educational consultant at Kent Intermediate School District and as a middle/high school prevention instructor and crisis counselor for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Grand Rapids. She is a national delegate for VISION 2020 representing Michigan women and the field of education and was nominated as “Teacher of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies in 2010. Hoover earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Oakland University and a master’s degree in school counseling from Grand Valley State University. She will serve a two-year term expiring Dec. 4, 2014. Cape, of West Bloomfield, is the director of Charron Services. She is a licensed master social worker and is a member of the Batterer Intervention Coalition of Michigan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Illinois and master’s degree in social administration with a concentration in direct service, family and child specialization from Case Western Reserve University. She will serve a one-year term expiring Dec. 4, 2013. Fink, of Ypsilanti, is an attorney with Fink & Valvo. He served more than 20 years in the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department, where he worked his way up through the ranks to become commander. He also served as an officer in the Eastern Michigan University Police Department. Fink earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Eastern Michigan University and a degree from Detroit College of Law. He will serve a one-year term expiring Dec. 4, 2013. Sullivan, of Potterville, will serve as chair of the board. She is the associate chair of the Psychology Department at Michigan State University and also serves as the director of the MSU Violence Against Women Research & Outreach Initiative. Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s and doctorate degree in ecological community psychology, all from Michigan State University. She will serve a one-year term expiring Dec. 4, 2013.

Saying that he didn’t have a father when he was growing up, Hall writes Stroud, “You make me know the real Allen, and what life is about. But the love that I have for you is what a son have for a father. To me you are that father I never had.” Hall writes about not caring what Black people in Wilmington, or apparently one of his girlfriends, “Deborah,” thinks about his testifying against Ben Chavis. And yet, Hall openly struggles with the idea that he will, and how it could hurt his family, apparently at the direction of prosecutor Stroud. “Will my loved ones have a bad time for me if I tell on Chavis ?” Hall writes. “My mind is going up and down, and around, when will it stop. How many times will I ask myself this over and over ?” By the end of the threepage letter, Hall is literally begging Stroud to let him see either Deborah or another apparent girlfriend, “Antionette.” Hall closes the letter by writing, “I will be a good nigger.” Hall signs it, “From Allen Graham, or Stroud Jr.” It was clear from the letter that Stroud’s star witness was emotionally attached to the White prosecutor. Newly revealed Stroud file documents show the prosecutor’s efforts to move Hall, and another state’s witness, from different prison camps by the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department, to the beach house where they stayed during the trial. Official documents also show police officers and Sheriff’s deputies were used to guard Hall, and detailed efforts, “…to transport a young girl, along with her mother, to the beach (house) because Hall said that the two of them were in love and he needed to see and talk with her,” according to Pardons Project attor-

ney Irving Joyner.

But it was also clear from notes in Stroud’s own handwriting —which he has recently claimed as his — that he was having trouble keeping the young Black convicted felon on his proverbial leash. In June 1972, when Stroud was contemplating forcing a mistrial in the first Wilmington Ten trial because the jury ended up not being the “KKK and Uncle Tom-type” that he sought, but rather ten blacks and two whites, the prosecutor drew up a list of “Disadvantages and Advantages of a Mistrial” on the back of a legal pad. The number two reason on the “disadvantages” side was, “…could effect Hall’s attitude and other witnesses.” The number seven reason on the “advantages” side was “…to keep out Hall’s letter”…from the trial, apparently one of many Hall had written, that would somehow cast doubt on his witness’s testimony, and confirm that Stroud was putting Hall up to it. When the first Wilmington Ten trial was indeed aborted because Hall feigned “sickness,” and the second trial commenced in Sept. 1972, Hall did testify against the defendants. According to the legal Wilmington Ten pardon petition to NC Governor Beverly Perdue submitted last May by Pardon Project attorney Joyner and lead defense attorney James Ferguson, “Hall’s testimony, which was given during a week of heated and contentious testimony, was the only alleged eyewitness account of criminal conduct by any Wilmington Ten member during the events from February 4th through Feb. 7 (1971)...” “In 1975, soon after the (US) Supreme Court refusal to grant certiorari to review the convictions, Allen Hall recanted his trial testimony and publically admitted that he lied as a result of inducements and promises which were made to him by the state prosecutor,” attorneys Joyner and Ferguson wrote to the governor. “Following Hall’s recantation, Jerome Mitchell and Eric Junius also recanted their testimonies.” It was revealed in the Fourth Circuit decision that Allen Hall suffered from a mental illness, and prosecutor Stroud knew it. Stroud “failed” to disclose that, and the fact that Hall had gotten medical attention for it, to the Wilmington Ten defense for fear that it would have disqualified his star witness’s testimony.

No Hall, no case.

Allen Hall died several years ago in Pennsylvania. Only his many letters from prison speak for him now.

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didates were busy and proudly hanging out in Tea Party Express buses, Snyder was trying to convince independents that politics should not drive decision-making in Lansing. He lamented divisive politics in Lansing and stayed clear of things that would put him in the “same ol’ politician” column.

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Holiefield said he is extremely disappointed that Gov. Synder changed his mind on the “divisive” legislation.

Of note was Milliken’s special relationship with former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, and Milliken talked about his relationship with Young anchored on mutual respect and trust at an event I attended at the Detroit Opera House that honored his legacy.

“His credibility was shot once he changed his mind and decided to support right-to-work,” Holiefield said. “It is a sad time here in Michigan and across the country and around the world. We understand labor. We understand that no one is forced to join labor. We have to represent people who are in our shop.” Holiefiled said if UAW President Bob King decides that the influential labor organization should mount a recall against Snyder as was attempted in Wisconsin against Walker, he would fully support it. “I would absolutely support a recall against Snyder. The people that are protesting here right now are calling for his resignation,” Holiefield said. “Certainly if Bob King wants to do that we’ll use all of our resources and every tool along with a our allies who are in solidarity with us to fight against right-to-work.” Stacy Swimp, a conservative activist said the claim that right-to-work would hurt Michigan is not true. “Americans are looking to get into entrepreneurship, so right-to-work will benefit them more than what the old guard of leadership is discussing. Businesses in right-to-work states tend to be more productive — without shortchanging workers — and this gives them a competitive advantage over unionized states,” Swimp wrote. “The fact is a right-to-work law empowers workers, giving them the option to choose whether or not to join unions without suffering backlash, such as employer or union retaliation. The law also means that workers may resign union membership, when they so choose, devoid of any consequence.” Holifield disagrees. “If organized labor wins everybody does,” he said. “We are here to get people out of poverty, give them a better standard of opportunity so that every man and woman can support their families.” He also noted that without unions many workers today would have little or no benefits in the workplace. “So organized labor is needed everywhere. The governor is erring on the side of a few Republicans and we are on the side of the people.” Jeff Bean, a high school teacher in Flint wonders why the right-to-work legislation all of a sudden became a prior-

ity when the state could be addressing other issues of concern for taxpayers. “Michiganders already are suffering, thanks to the actions of politicians in Lansing, who over the last year have passed laws that hurt children, seniors and families while doing nothing to jump start our economy,” Bean said. “It was just a year ago when they cut more than $1 billion from local K-12 schools and raised taxes on senior citizens, just to pay for a $1.8 billion tax giveaway for corporate special interests like insurance companies, big banks and oil companies.” Bean said the bigger issue is the future of the middle class in Michigan. “Attacking collective bargaining also hurts our kids. When teachers like me and school employees are stripped of our basic rights in the workplace, the quality of education suffers,” Bean said. “Qualified teachers leave their jobs for other careers or teaching jobs in other states. The best and brightest future teachers leave the state right after graduation. Michigan kids end up paying the price. The middle class was created right here in Michigan — and now it’s being smashed.” State Rep. Shanelle Jackson said the fight will continue through 2014. “Working class Michiganders everywhere must unite. The greatest weapon in our arsenal against these unjust attacks on our livelihood is truly our vote. We have to mobilize to take back our government through the ballot box in 2014,” Jackson said.

DMC onstrates why DMC was chosen to become one of only 32 National Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACO),” said DMC President Joe Mullany. “The whole purpose of this emerging concept in health care is to treat patients at the highest standard of care the first time, so they are not repeatedly returning to the hospital. It takes standards like those measured by Leapfrog to create that kind of patient safety and wellness. We are proud to have hospitals rank nationally for these high standards of care.” DMC Harper-Hutzel Hospital President Thomas Malone, M.D., is encouraged by this Leapfrog designation. “We’ve felt for some time that our approach to quality of care for each patient at Harper and Hutzel was world class,” Malone said. “As an already established Center of Excellence, this added designation from the Leapfrog Group affirms that our multidisciplinary model of care continuously provides outstanding clinical outcomes. We are truly proud of this accomplishment.” DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital president Reginald Eadie, M.D., responded similarly. “Everyone at Sinai-Grace strives daily to provide optimum service in their individual roles and responsibilities and as a team, to give our patients the best care possible. To be listed as a Leapfrog Top Hospital is an awesome recognition of the hard work and commitment our people give.” At DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, president

That moderate posture earned him the endorsement of Michigan’s most respected former Republican governor, Bill Milliken, the Republican who championed many moderate legislative initiatives including protecting the environment.

From page A-1 Iris Taylor, Ph.D., spoke about the hospital’s critical role in the region. “Detroit Receiving is Michigan’s leader in emergency medicine, a Center of Excellence for disaster preparedness and a provider of expert care is several specialties. We have made it our responsibility to attain and surpass the highest standards in the care we give. To receive the 2012 Leapfrog Top Hospital ranking is further confirmation that we remain on track.” “Our patients’ safety and the quality of care they receive has always been the DMC’s chief mission” said Suzanne White, M.D., M.B.A., and DMC Chief Medical Officer. “Every opportunity we have to apply new research and best practices, such as our Safety for Life protocol, helps us rise even higher and attracts recognition such as that awarded us today by the Leapfrog Group.” Each performance area is measured by very specific variables designed to curb the number of medication errors that occur annually in the U.S. The standard for preventing Medication Errors requires that physicians enter at least 75% of medication orders through a Computerized Physician Order Entry system (CPOE) and that the system can adequately alert physicians when common prescribing errors occur. ICU Physician Staffing standards require that a hospital’s Intensive Care Units are managed or comanaged by board certified intensivists who are on-site, or within reach by telemedicine, or returned

page within five minutes, and who can arrange that a certified physician or physician extender reach the ICU patient within five minutes. A hospital must fully meet Leapfrog’s standards for volume, processes of care, and outcomes for high-risk surgeries and procedures (heart bypass, heart angioplasty, aortic valve replacement, abdominal aortic aneurism repair, bariatric surgery, esophogectomy, pancreatectomy, and high-risk newborn deliveries). In addition, hospitals must achieve a value score of 69 or more, out of 100 possible. The value score is a combination rating of quality and use of resources. Top Hospitals will be recognized at a reception and awards ceremony at the Leapfrog Annual meeting, Dec. 4th in Baltimore, M.D. About Detroit Medical Center www.dmc.org The Detroit Medical Center includes DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, DMC Harper University Hospital, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, DMC Surgery Hospital, and DMC Cardiovascular Institute. The Detroit Medical Center is a leading regional healthcare system with a mission of excellence in clinical care, research and medical education. The Leapfrog website provides specific details about these performance measures and the scoring (www.leapfroggroup.org).

Thus the entrance of Snyder into the political fray with a moderate posture was welcoming by some and held with suspicion by others because he wasn’t running as an independent but, rather, under the Republican column.

of Wisconsin that voters eventually fought back, giving that state to President Obama in the presidential election rather than Gov. Mitt Romney, despite the fact that his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan, was from that state. Has Wisconsin learned its lesson? We hope so. Labor has been an integral part of America’s industrial revolution and it continues to remain one of the lasting institutions in this democratic experience, fighting for better wages and better working conditions for the working class. In other parts of the world, multinational corporations are running large factories and sweatshops in horrible conditions that are not even fit for people to work in. Yet their workers risk their lives every day to show up

those chambers to advocate for their interests, so must working people have the option to become part of organized labor. It is damaging to create legislation that stifles workers’ or business owners’ ability to become members of a chamber of commerce. Some have suggested that Snyder is being used by a right wing legislature that’s bent on revenge for Obama’s re-election and the failed push in Michigan to have collective bargaining enshrined in the Constitution. Collective bargaining rights got their roots and firm support during the administration of two former moderate Republican governors, George Romney and William Milliken. Why is Snyder taking a different path? The buck stops with the governor and it is not beyond hope that he will listen to reasonable arguments.

“Yet we cannot nullify the basic principle that informed the founding of labor in exchange for fancy economic calculations and unpr oven results. I have yet to see any strong and serious economic indicator that projects empirical data that says right-to-work will make a state like Michigan edge further economically.”

Nevertheless, Snyder maintained an independent posture that he was his own man. He repeated many times in interviews that he was not driven by politics but the business of making Michigan a desirable place to do business and grow jobs. How he does that is up for debate. And the governor’s moderate posture struck a chord with supporters and skeptics when he became the only Republican governor in the nation who refused to sign a letter to repeal the historic Affordable Health Care Law, the signature legislation of President Obama. Again, Snyder’s moderate position gained another credit when he vetoed a package of bills that would have made it difficult for African Americans and other people of color to vote in the Nov. 6 general election by requiring photo ID at the polls. But the governor’s sudden Damascus ephiphany in support of rightto-work is alarming after the divisiveness of the Wisconsin battle, including the waste of resources that were mounted to recall Gov. Walker. Wisconsin attracted unwarranted attention from around the nation as a state that wasn’t inviting to workers. Wisconsin knowingly earned the reputation as a hire-and-fire state, which sends out a chilling message. The almost Armageddon-type battle we witnessed in Madison created such a negative image

at those sweatshops and factories, earning little and working from dawn to dusk, making many of the clothes we wear. Thank God for labor laws, that cannot happen here in the U.S. That is the essence of the philoshophy that gave birth to labor around the world. Does issues?

labor

have

Of course and there are many.

Is labor complacent?

Sometimes it is and has not done enough to address the fact that the changing times demand new ways of doing business. Yet we cannot nullify the basic principle that informed the founding of labor in exchange for fancy economic calculations and unproven results. I have yet to see any strong and serious economic indicator that projects empirical data that says right-to-work will make a state like Michigan move forward economically. In fact, the economy in Michigan is coming back, and Snyder is taking credit for the comeback. Why then push legislation that would fracture the working relationship between workers and their employers? Just as businesses have chambers of commerce and people are free to become members of

Jackson Three high-rises, 186 ground-level townhouses and a large park were completed by the early 1960s. Both of the Towers were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. “What I hope to do to do is bring that type of stature back to the Towers,” said Jackson, who is also the CEO of the Prestige Automotive Group of auto dealerships. “Over the years…to a certain extent the former owners let the property run into disrepair. There were some deferred maintenance and some bad things that were happening on the property 15, 10, five years ago. The good news is that…all of that has changed.” Presently, Jackson says the occupancy rate is 90 percent and there is no plan to displace current residents. Renovation will be done as occupants move. Even so, Jackson has a very aggressive plan to have the Towers renovated and brought up to speed within the next 18 months. According to

abortion.

The governor’s moderate reputation is on the line with the push for this kind of legislation. Added to this conundrum is a package of anti-abortion bills also making its way to the governor’s desk that would allow doctors to inject their belief in carrying out medical procedure as

That means any doctor can deny an abortion based on their religious conviction and an employer won’t be responsible for the cost. The real victim here is birth control because the legislation is aimed at keeping birth control pills away from women. Is Michigan becoming a theocracy or a democracy? Snyder owes voters an answer to this rightwing storm that has hit the state. Will the next move by the right wing legislature in Lansing be to secede from the union now that Obama has won a second term? Bankole Thompson is editor of the Michigan Chronicle and the author of the forthcoming book “Rising From the Ashes: Engaging Detroit’s Future With Courage.” His book “Obama and Black Loyalty,” published in 2010, follows his recent book, “Obama and Christian Loyalty” with an epilogue by Bob Weiner, former White House spokesman. Thompson is a political news analyst at WDET101.9FM (NPR affiliate) and a member of the weekly “Obama Watch” Sunday evening roundtable on WLIB-1190AM New York and simulcast in New Jersey and Connecticut. E-mail bthompson@michronicle.com or visit his personal page at www.bankolethompson. com.

From page A-1 him, renovation cost will range anywhere from $6 to 10 million, a HUD condition of the sale. With that being said, there are currently no plans to raise rents. “I think before we have an opportunity to raise rents, we have to improve the level of service,” said Jackson. The Formidable Group currently manages the property. And Jackson says he is very pleased with the work they have been doing to help restore the property to respectability. There will be a renovation of the Olympic size pool area that sits above the parking garage, the fitness centers in both Towers, the adding of personal trainers and a coffee shop. “When I first found out that this property was available, I immediately became excited,” said Jackson. “I got excited because it was once one of Detroit’s premier residences. There were enough units that it could be managed by a profes-

sional management company. The good news is that the management company that is running the Towers today is very skilled at what they do. They manage large properties all over the country.” The Formidable Group has improved the cleanliness of the grounds, cleaned up the structure and beefed up security. There are now three security guards at all times over a 24-hour period. They also have secured access to parking. “They have provided an excellent level of base…in order for me to take over this property and take it to the next level…‘the New Lafayette Towers,’ that is our brand,” said Jackson. “As a consequence of Detroit as a city changing, our clientele is going to change. It’s a young professional crowd taking over the Lafayette Towers. And all of our changes are going to be geared towards that crowd. The space should be beautiful.”

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CEO: Hiring deaf workers helped grow our company There are myriad benefits to companies that hire disabled people, from gaining excellent problem-solvers with aboveaverage attendance and productivity records, to earning federal tax credits.

Panda Grace, PPC office manager, and Kelly Hobson Gildon, PPC nurse practitioner, examine the clinic’s newest patient.

EAA schools partner with healthcare providers to open health clinic Students, parents and the community surrounding two EAA schools will soon benefit from the opening of full-service clinics in the buildings. The Bethune and Brenda Scott Health Centers will open in early December at Mary M. Bethune Elementary/Middle School and Brenda Scott Elementary/Middle School. Professional Plaza Clinic and Molina Healthcare have teamed up to provide services through the health centers. The new health centers will provide all the services of a standalone clinic, including regular checkups, vaccinations, various screenings and referrals. The clinics will be open to anyone on both a walk-in and appointment basis. To cover expenses, the clinics will bill a patient’s health insurance company, but it will not turn away anyone for lack of insurance. Instead, it will work with Molina and other health insurance providers to service the patient.

the school was the hub of the community. I really want to return to that, and having a health clinic in our school is one way to bring people together and provide a service that is very needed,” Pearson said. Andrea McBride, president and CEO of Professional Plaza Clinic (PPC), will oversee the Bethune and Brenda Scott Health Centers. Personnel from PPC, including doctors, nurse practitioners and medical assistants, will staff the new health center. PPC is affiliated with DMC, Sinai Grace, Children’s Hospital, Hutzel Hospital and Harper Hospital. Located at 430 Mack Ave. in Detroit, PPC is also in the medical epicenter of Detroit. PPC recently moved from their previous location at 3800 Woodward.

The project was birthed out of the vision of Bethune’s principal, Antoinette Pearson.

“Our clinic provides internal medicine, OB/ GYN and pediatrics services, but we also provide social and rehabilitative and community services to help with total needs of our patients. I am so excited for the opportunity to touch even more lives,” McBride said.

“There was a time when

Molina Healthcare will

assist families in securing health insurance. Patricia Embry, provider services manager at Molina, is very excited about the new partnership as well. “I was gung-ho as soon as Ms. Pearson approached me with the idea this summer. I’ve worked with her in the past and I look forward to providing services to the Bethune community,” Embry said. Marques Stewart, principal of Brenda Scott Elementary/Middle School is glad that his building will also be opening a health center. “I’m really excited about the possibility for students to be served right in the school and not have to go outside of the community,” said Marques Stewart, principal of Brenda Scott Elementary/Middle School. The Bethune and Brenda Scott Health Centers will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about the health centers, call Bethune Elementary/ Middle School at 313-4943830 and Brenda Scott Elementary/Middle School at 313-866-6700.

“Unfortunately, too many companies worry that the benefits will be offset by the costs to accommodate those employees – not true, by the way,” said Sean Belanger, CEO of CSDVRS, the parent company of Stratus Video (www.stratusvideo.com), which provides On-Demand Interpreting to hospitals, and ZVRS video phone service for the deaf. While unemployment is just more than 7 percent nationally, it was 13.5 percent as of September for disabled workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “At Stratus Video, 68 percent of our employees who don’t work as interpreters are deaf or hard of hearing,” Belanger says. “All of our 250-plus contractors across the country are deaf, and three of our eight company vice presidents are deaf. We’ve grown to more than $50 million in revenue and we were recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of top Tampa-metro area businesses. Thanks in large part to our diverse workforce!” Integrating Stratus Video’s hearing and nonhearing employees involved facilitating com-

munication, which wasn’t difficult, Belanger concedes, given that’s the company’s specialty: • In-house trainers teach the hearing employees American Sign Language. • Each employee has access to a video phone and video software so all can communicate both visually and vocally. • The company’s Human Resources department found coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants, not covered by insurance, to ease communication for hard-ofhearing employees. Benefits to the company have been numerous, Belanger says. His deaf employees are committed, engaged and come up with solutions to problems based on insights unique to their experience. A U.S. Department of Education study supports that assessment. It found that disabled employees in general are average or above average in performance, quality and quantity of work, flexibility and attendance. “If that’s not enough, companies that hire disabled people can also qualify for federal tax benefits,” Belanger said. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled person is defined for work purposes as someone who is deaf or has serious difficulty hearing; blind or has serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses; has serious difficulty con-

centrating, making decisions or doing errands alone because of a physical or mental condition; serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs; or difficulty dressing. Among the tax incentives are the Work Opportunity Credit; the Disabled Access Credit; and the Architectural Barrier Removal Credit. In addition, the Wounded Warrior Tax Credit offers incentives for hiring vets with service-connected disabilities. You can find out how much your company may qualify by using the Hire Gauge, a free tool at ThinkBeyondtheLabel. com. Belanger suggests thinking creatively when recruiting disabled employees. His company recruits from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Technical Institute for the Deaf and Gallaudet University for the Deaf. They also hire four deaf interns every summer. Belanger was recently named CEO of the Year by the National Association of the Deaf. Sean Belanger is chief executive officer of Clearwater, Fla.-based CSDVRS, an Inc. 5000 company and parent company of Stratus Video, of which he is also CEO. A graduate of Virginia Tech, he has 30 years’ experience in the technology industry. He previously served as CEO of the Paradyne Networks and general manager of 3Coms’network service provider division.

Female drivers overtaking males While both young and middle-aged men and women are less likely to have a driver’s license today than nearly 20 years ago, the proportion of male motorists is declining at a higher rate, according to University of Michigan researchers. Why? Most likely, cell phones and the Internet.

“One possible interpre-

tation of the finding that the decrease in licensure rate has been greater for males than for females is that males are relying more on electronic communication than females,” said Michael Sivak, a research professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute. “Because virtual contact through electronic means is reducing the need for

actual contact, driving demand has been reduced more for males than for females.” Using data from the Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Census Bureau, Sivak and colleague Brandon Schoettle examined recent changes in the gender demographics of U.S. drivers from 1995 to 2010.

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Message From The President

appy holidays! Regardless of the holiday you are celebrating this season, my wish for you is that it is filled with family and peace and multitudes of gratitude.

At Fifth Third Bank we are celebrating the month of December as Make a Wish Month. Employees and customers can buy a star for $1 in any of our financial centers and contribute to a Make a Wish family. The Make a Wish Foundation will choose a family to direct our collective contributions to later this month. It is a great way to show how much you appreciate one of your most important possessions, your health. You will be filled with gratitude this season when you give to someone in need.

David F. Girodat

President and CEO, Fifth Third Bank, Eastern Michigan

I once heard the renowned sales trainer Brian Tracy discuss de-

veloping an “Attitude of Gratitude.” The idea is that if you focus your energy on what you have and what you have to look forward to and show gratitude for those things in your life, you will always be open to abundance through the positive energy you create. Conversely introspecting on the negative factors that challenge us each day blocks those positive rays of sunshine from creating brighter tomorrows, today. We delay the good that is coming our way when our head is down, pouting about the bad news that might happen to arrive now. An “Attitude of Gratitude” draws people toward us. It encourages people who want to participate with you. It lets people know that their efforts are appreciated and acknowledges how meaningful the actions of others can be in our lives.

In banking it is often taken for granted that we appreciate, even need your business. I never want a Fifth Third banker to feel that way. I want each of our bankers to understand that the relationship we have with our customers is the most important thing we have to offer. We must always show how appreciative we are of that relationship. This month we will be saying thanks to a lot of our customers. But, more important than that, I want each Fifth Third banker to develop an “Attitude of Gratitude” that will last the year round. I want Fifth Third to be known as the bank that really does appreciate their customers, the bank whose customer appreciation is part of the DNA. And what better season to be giving thanks. As we gather with our families, and toast with our co-workers, lets not

forget the fortune that graces our lives. More and more we are seeing signs of recovery for our economy in Michigan, from the resurgent auto industry to the rise in the housing market to the innovation that our region is becoming known for. And stories continue to multiply about investors announcing plans for development in Detroit. These news items will turn into jobs in 2013 and create a wave of optimism and confidence for our region. My reason for saying thanks, like many of you, is for family and friends. And let me just say with great gratitude, thank you to all of you who are Fifth Third customers. You have a choice when it comes to your banking relationship. You chose Fifth Third. I appreciate it. Best wishes for the new year.

Hugs from employee volunteer Esther Marshall.

for a great year!

hroughout the year, Fifth Third Bank works with nonprofit organizations across southeastern Michigan to help meet the needs of our customers and community residents. Whether it was providing a Neighborhood Impact Program grant to a resident in need of new windows, teaching an elementary student how to balance a household budget or, awarding an Employee Involvement Grant to a deserving nonprofit organization, our community partners go far beyond the scope of what is normally considered adequate in support of our initiatives and programming.

FTEM Walkers at UNCF Education on Belle Isle.

During this season of best wishes, we applaud your efforts to improve your communities and the lives of the residents who reside in them. We wish you the very best the holiday season has to offer and thank you for your hard work and dedication: Blue Water Chamber Economic Development Alliance of St Clair County St Clair County United Way St John River District Hospital Ann Arbor SPARK CASA Food Gatherers Washtenaw Economic Club Brighton Farmer’s Market Love, Inc City of Owosso Flint Institute of Art Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce

Genesys Foundation Memorial Healthcare Mott Community College Foundation Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Tall Pine Boy Scouts YMCA of Flint YMCA of Shiawassee ACCESS Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc American Heart Association AMR Alliances-Affordable Housing Conference Arab American & Chaldean Council Arab American National Museum Automation Alley

Neighborhood Impact Program Grant recipients.

Big Brother Big Sisters Birmingham Public Schools Black United Fund Michigan Inc. - BUF Booker T. Washington Business Association Business Professionals of America CATCH CEED CFTG Enterprises LLC Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Charles H Wright Museum Community Housing Network Cornerstone Schools Crime Stoppers of Michigan

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Students arriving at Junior Achievement for Young Bankers Club field trip.

Credit Counselor Donni Tolbert during the 2012 eBus tour.

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The Gift of Warmth Fifth Third Bank donates 1,000 coats, hats and gloves to children across southeastern Michigan

Fifth Third employee volunteers pose with students from Clark Preparatory Academy in Detroit.

The month of November ushers in the season of giving. At Fifth Third Eastern Michigan, one of the many ways the bank celebrates the season is by kicking off its Gift of Warmth. This is the second year in what is destined to become an annual event. This year, the bank donated 1,100 new coats, hats and gloves to children at 24 schools and two nonprofit organizations across southeastern Michigan.

ing child or more than one growing child each year with new outerwear. The coats are provided to K-8 grade schools located in low-to-moderate income areas.

The program was created to address a critical need in the community. Some children who make it to school each day may not make it there in a warm coat, a basic need that is taken for granted by many of us. Their parents oftentimes do not have the resources to outfit a grow-

Employee volunteers across all lines of business at the bank participated by sorting, packing and delivering the coats to each school. Teams of volunteers worked for a month to sort, tag and

Each school received 40 coats, hats and gloves to be handed out to students that the school determined to have the most need. The coat program was modeled after the MGM Grand Coat Giveaway that donates coats annually.

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Arthur J. Divers recognized as Distinguished Toastmaster Heather Lane, Past Governor of Toastmasters International’s District 28, presented the Distinguished Toastmaster Medallion to Arthur J. Divers, PhD during the Fall Conference on Nov. 3, in Toledo, Ohio. The Distinguished Toastmaster Medallion (DTM) is given for demonstrated outstanding leadership as a District Area Governor. Duties of the District Area Governor include assisting and inspiring members of three clubs in developing their communication and lead-

ership skills. The DTM plaque is given only to those members who have completed both communication and leadership tracks of the Toastmasters International program. Members must conduct several seminars, serve as a leader at several organizational levels; form, sponsor or re-build a Toastmaster Club, serve as a district officer and complete the High Performance Leadership Program. Achieving Distinguished Toastmaster status involves years of study, dedication, self-

discipline, and active participation in the Toastmasters organization. According to Toastmasters Executive Director Daniel Rex, “Only a few of the more than 270,000 members of our international organization ever achieve this recognition.” By achieving Distinguished Toastmaster status, Toastmaster Divers has utilized his effective communication and leadership skills in professional and community activities to the benefit of others.

THE COMPUWARE Project: Welcome Home team.

Compuware welcomes the McQueen family to their new home

ARTHUR J. DIVERS (right) receives award. Compuware, the tech-

nology performance company, recently announced that the McQueen family of Detroit will receive a fully furnished new home as part of Project: Welcome Home. The project is Compuware’s initiative to put a deserving family into a new house in time for the holidays along with Habitat for Humanity Detroit, Art Van Furniture and The Parade Company.

WCCCD, UDM partner to provide new pathways to higher education A memorandum of understanding recently signed by University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) and Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) creates new pathways for students to earn advanced degrees close to home. The new agreement allows students to take advanced courses from UDM in a variety of subjects either at WCCCD’s University Center (Harper Woods) or online. This convenient east side location provides students in the St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe and Grosse Pointe communities an easier way to complete their degrees. The UDM courses and degrees include a graduate certificate in finance; bachelor’s programs in health information management and social work; and master’s degree pro-

grams in educational administration, curriculum and instruction, and mathematics teaching. “We’re excited to be partnering with University of Detroit Mercy on offering new roads to higher education and rewarding careers,” said WCCCD Chancellor Curtis L. Ivery. “Our mission has always been to provide pathways to a better life through higher education. “Partnering with an institution of the caliber of UDM only enhances that mission.” “This new collaboration between UDM and WCCCD will allow more students to take UDM courses and complete their respective degrees or certificate programs in their entirety on the east side,” said UDM President Antoine M. Garibaldi.

“We are very pleased to make available select undergraduate and graduate degree programs at WCCCD’s University Center through this unique partnership.” UDM’s programs are scheduled to begin January 2013, for winter semester at WCCCD’s University Center. For detailed program information, visit http:// www.udmercy.edu or call (800) 635-5020. University of Detroit Mercy joins University of Michigan-Flint, Walsh College, Ferris State University and Michigan State University in offering classes towards advanced degrees at WCCCD’s University Center. The center is located at 19305 Vernier Road in Harper Woods, not far from Eastland.

Health reform: The basics for small businesses 2014. Open enrollment begins on Oct. 1, 2013 for coverage effective on Jan. 1, 2014. Rolling enrollment is available through the year to allow an open enrollment period that coincides with the group’s plan year.

By Ken Dallafior

It’s complicated.

That’s one thing that everyone can agree on about health reform. But as new provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) begin to go into effect, many small business owners still have more questions than answers.

Tax Credits

Am I required to provide insurance to my employees? What are my options? Can I get financial assistance to pay for coverage?

Ken Dallafior

How will keeping or dropping insurance coverage affect my company’s bottom line?

According to federal government data, small businesses lack the purchasing power of larger companies and on average pay about 18% more than large firms for the same health insurance policy. The PPACA requires states to offer Insurance Exchanges, which are intended to close that gap.

To help small business owners address these and related issues, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan offers the following advice for companies with fewer than 50 employees, along with other pertinent information to prepare you for the changes ahead. Small Business: Definition and Penalty Exclusions For many health insurance provisions, the federal government’s definition of small group effective January 1, 2014 will be 1-50 employees, which includes full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Penalties in the form of an excise tax will not be imposed on employers with fewer than 50 employees who decide

not to offer coverage. Insurance Exchanges

An Exchange is essentially a competitive marketplace of qualified health plans. It allows small employers and individuals to directly compare available private health insurance options on the basis of price, quality and other factors. Exchanges also enable individuals to enroll in health plans and “de-link” their coverage from employment, thus making it portable when people change jobs. Michigan is expected to have a state-federal partnership exchange in

If you have fewer than 25 employees, pay average annual wages below $50,000, and provide health insurance, you may qualify for a small business tax credit of up to 35% (up to 25% for nonprofits) to offset the cost of your insurance. Planning Ahead What’s the right health insurance strategy for your business? Should you continue to offer employer-sponsored health coverage to your employees? Several factors will affect your decision, and timing is critical because of downstream impacts to your business model and your employees and their families. Editor’s Note: The Blues can provide scenario-based planning support to help Chronicle readers and offers a comprehensive process to assist in transitioning employees to a BCBSM individual plan. Dallafior is Executive Vice President, Group Business and Corporate Marketing at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM). To learn more visit: www. ahealthiermichigan.org/ insurancecentral.

The McQueens, who have two young boys, ages 11 months and 3 years, were chosen from a number of families who applied through Project: Welcome Home for Habitat Detroit’s homeownership program. Orlando McQueen works as a Patient Mobility Assistant at Henry Ford Hospital, and Kyomonique McQueen works at Henry Ford Continuing Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition to fully furnishing the home, the first two years of the mortgage will be covered, enabling the McQueens to apply that money toward other major life milestones. The home will be presented to the McQueens on Thursday, Dec. 20. “Compuware and its employees work hard to make an impact beyond business and technology,” said Compuware

Chief Executive Officer Bob Paul. “In little and big ways, for communities, individuals and businesses, we make technology make a difference. And Project: Welcome Home is a great example of how we do it. Working together, Compuware, a host of volunteers and a few key partners have truly made a difference for a great family. They now have a better footing toward a brighter future.” More than 100 families applied online at the Compuware iWish4Detroit web site for this opportunity. Habitat for Humanity Detroit and members of Compuware’s executive team evaluated the applicants; with Habitat for Humanity Detroit making the final decision based on the program’s qualifying criteria. “This is an incredible opportunity for our family, and we are so happy we’ve been chosen to receive the Compuware house,” said Orlando and Kyomonique McQueen. “We’ve lived on Detroit’s East Side for years and have watched Habitat’s work in the Morningside Commons community —we can’t believe we’ll be living in one of those homes in just a few months. Thanks to Compuware and all of the people who have helped us to make this dream a

reality.” The idea for Project: Welcome Home began after the 2011 America’s Thanksgiving Parade. Compuware’s Dream Factory float displayed wishes for the city of Detroit submitted through the iWish4Detroit.com website. The theme that most prominently rang out was: the wish for a place to call home. In order to help to make the house into a home, Compuware is thrilled to have the support of Art Van, Michigan’s furniture leader. Art Van has partnered with Project: Welcome Home program and will work with the McQueen family to furnish the home. “Art Van has a long history of supporting the community, from helping to save the Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge, we recognize the responsibility and opportunity to help lead our community forward,” explained Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture. “Helping to make a house into home with new furniture was a natural fit and we are pleased to help the McQueens on their path to prosperity.” For more information, visit www.compuware. com.

Carats announce new national president lationships through the Board of Directors.

Sandra O. Kent is the new National president of Carats Inc, founded in 1973.

They pledge to be individuals who are dedicated to active involvement in their community organizations.

The social organization is comprised of professional women from 15 states. The national president has responsibility for maintaining policy, planning, and community re-

Sandra O. Kent

Carats are known to have grand social events and support a sisterhood of lasting and enduring friendships.

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Thanks DAPCEP

Southwest Solutions

Cornerstone Schools Association

Detroit Association of Black Organizations DABO

Special Touch Learning Center- Detroit’s Got Talent

Ele’s Place

Detroit Cristo Rey High School

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)

Detroit Development Fund

The Children’s Center

Detroit Public Schools

The Guidance Center

TiE Detroit -The Indus Entrepreneurs Detroit

Detroit Public TV Sphinx

The Links

Turning Point of Macomb

Detroit Regional Chamber

United Negro College Fund

Warren Connor CDC

Detroit Rotary Club

Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern MI

Wolverine Bar Association

U-Snap-Bac

MMLA

Vanguard Community Development Corporation

City of Southfield

Eight Mile Boulevard Association Employee Grant Program Evelution Media Group FICON - Warm Training Center First Children’s Finance Flint CRA Bankers Forum Girlfriends, Inc

Count Me In, Urban Rebound Detroit helps women entrepreneurs take business to new level This fall, Urban Rebound-Detroit conducted its first Count Me In Urban Rebound-Detroit Business Incubator program. The program was sponsored by Count Me In and the Sam’s Club Giving Program and included a series of four pitch parties held in August, and a competition and conference that was held on September 30th and October 1st. Winners of the competition were announced at a reception on November 15th at Fifth Third Bank, 1000 Town Center, Southfield.

Each participating business had a chance to win a spot in Count Me In’s Jump Start Business Accelerator Program that was designed to provide coaching and guidance to help the winning businesses reach $250,000 in revenues within 12-18 months. The pitch parties that were conducted in August helped prepare the participating entrepreneurs for the competition. As part of the sessions, they learned valuable lessons on how to promote their

Head of Retail Division, Patricia Van Pelt, and students From Myers Elementary, Taylor

Gift of Warmth package the coats. The teams then delivered the coats to each school. “Need always exceeds resources and the need is always extraordinary, but we were so happy to be able to help the students who were without coats this year. Winters in Michigan can be treacherous and there’s nothing worse than imagining that there are children fight-

business in a two-minute elevator pitch. The pitch party’s key segments were designed to help women entrepreneurs learn how better to sell themselves and their products. Eligible businesses were Metro-Detroit based, for profit, in business for at least two years, 50% ownership with annual revenues between $50,000 and $150,000, a U.S. citizen or legal resident and no bankruptcies or liens within the past five years. The winners of the competition will now participate in the Jump Start Business Accelerator Program, an intensive 9-month, group coaching and training program to help them grow their annual business revenues to $250,000. The Business Accelerator program will help these women develop and refine skills necessary to run their businesses successfully. The Jump Start scholarships were provided by Count Me In, Fifth Third Bank, Comerica Bank, Detroit Development Fund and, McClelland and Associates. For more information about the program and a list of the program awardees, visit their website at www.makemineamillion.org/urbanrebounddetroit.

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Warren Connor CDC Washtenaw County CRA Association Women’s Informal Network

Golightly Career & Technical Center

Women’s Networking CommunityPower

Greater Burnette Baptist Church

Woodstock Institute

Habitat for Humanity Detroit

Young Detroit Builders

Habitat for Humanity Oakland County

Youth With a Vision

Habitat for Humanity Western Wayne County

Hamilton Community Health Network

Horatio Williams Foundation

Henry Ford Health System

HP Devco, Inc

Huron Memorial Hospital

ICIC-Initiative for a Competitive Inner City

Jewish Federation

Korean American Cultural Center of Michigan

Down River Association of Realtors Oakland County Real Estate Brokers Assoc-NAREB Arab American Women’s Business Council Belleville Area Council for the Arts Belleville National Strawberry Festival

Healthcare Financial Management Association (E. MI)

JWATT Foundation/Rose of Sharon

Youth Development Commission

Belleville Community Chorus

Harvestime Ministries

Junior Achievement of SE Michigan

Oakland County Economic Development Corporation

Dedicated to Christ Church Ecorse NAACP Western Wayne County Branch Operation Warm - Taylor Rotary Plymouth Ice Festival Riverview Hall of Fame Southgate Rotary Wine Tasting Event

MHA Health Foundation

Starfish Family Services

Oakwood Healthcare Foundation Chamber Music Society

Taylor Rotary Fishing Derby (Fish/ Loaves)

Evelution Media Group

Trenton Winter Beach Blast

Lawrence P Doss Scholarship Foundation

Henry Ford Health System New Horizons

Westland Chamber of Commerce Blues Brews & Barbeque

Mack Alive Macomb County CRA Association

Sunrise Livingston County Rotary Marathon/Duck Race

Antique Classic Boat Society MI Chapter

Make a Wish

Unify Detroit Coalition

Bay-Rama Inc

Mercy Education Project

AIDS Walk Detroit

Council on Aging Senior Prom

Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce

Bint Jebail Cultural Center

Kimball Township Little League

Detroit Regional Chamber

Michigan CRA Association

Eton Academy

Mt Clemens Bud Light Classic Car Cruise & Show-Sponsorship

Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Henry Ford Macomb Hosptials

Michigan Nonprofit Association

Mt Clemens Halloween Spooktakular Trick Or Treat

HYPE Athletics Islamic Center of America

Mt Clemens New Year’s Eve Fire Works

Lebanese American Heritage Club

St Clair Chamber of Commerce

New Detroit Inc

United Way of St Clair County

Midnight Golf

Orchards Childens Services

West Side Business/Drive in Movie

Mission of Peace

P.I.M.E. SJPHS Foundations

Brighton District Library

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Detroit Branch

Michigan Roundtable Diversity Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation

National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Club

St Clair County Community College

Hamburg Spooktacular Festival & Railroad Days

Walsh College Foundation

Jean Ledwith King Women’s Center

Ann Arbor Art Center

Livonia Chamber Golf Outing - Tee sponsorship

National Kidney Foundation

Charter Township of Clinton

Oakland County Business Finance Corporation

Detroit Auto Dealers Association

Livonia Jaycees Bowling for Scholarships

Oakland County CRA Association

Economic Development alliance St Clair County

Oakland County Economic Development Corporation

Grosse Pointe Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Auction

Silver Springs Elementary School Dads Club

Payne Pulliam School

Guidance Center/Southgate Properties

Perfecting Community Development Corporation

Hospice of Michigan

Autism Support Group Genesee County ASSGC

Poupard Elementary PTO Project ACE-Career Transitions Inc

JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

Pro-Literacy Detroit

MORC

Rebuilding Together - Detroit

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

Rhonda Walker Foundation

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Spectrum Human Services

Sickle Cell Disease Assoc of America

Charles H Wright Museum of African American History

Southfield Community Foundation

Northville Foundation Golf Outing

Durand Summer Cruisin’ Days

JARC

Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce - Taste of Grand Blanc Joe Kocur Foundation for Children Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee Shiawassee County Fair After Christ Christian Center Christian Gospel Center CDC

WCC Foundation

Detroit Police Department Eight Mile Boulevard Association

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ing against brutal weather conditions to make it to school. Not only that, they and their families are sometimes stigmatized for reasons beyond their control because they may not be able to meet this basic need” said Dolores Sturdivant, program manager for the Gift of Warmth program.

Fifth Third Bank supports Make-A-Wish Michigan During the month of December, Fifth Third Bank is teaming up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to sell stars in our financial centers across Southeast Michigan. Make-A-Wish Michigan grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE December 12-18, 2012 community First Catholic Federal Credit Union votes in favor of merging with Michigan Catholic Credit Union In March 2012, First Catholic Federal Credit Union and Michigan Catholic Credit Union’s Boards unanimously voted to adopt a resolution to merge First Catholic Federal Credit Union (FCFCU) with Michigan Catholic Credit Union (MCCU). On Oct.15, FCFCU membership approved a plan to merge with MCCU by an overwhelming majority. Regulatory approval was obtained from the State of Michigan and the National Credit Union Administration with final approval received on Nov. 21. The merged credit unions will assume the new name of Alliance Catholic Credit Union. “We are very grateful that our membership supported this proposal,” said Angela Millis, CEO of FCFCU. “We know that this merger positions the combined or-

ganization to serve the Catholic community throughout Southeast Michigan and the Detroit Metropolitan area. It provides an opportunity for expansion offering a positive move for members of both credit unions.” First Catholic Federal Credit Union and Michigan Catholic Credit Union were each founded in a single parish over a half-century ago to provide their members a safe place to save and borrow at reasonable rates. Since those parish days, both credit unions have grown, organically and through mergers to become full-service financial institutions. First Catholic Federal Credit Union increased to over $140 million in total assets and 3 retail locations serving 14,000 members, while Michigan Catholic Credit Union has surpassed the $250 million mark in total

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assets with 6 branches serving 32,000 members. The new credit union, Alliance Catholic Credit Union, will maintain the current branch network with integration of member accounts and services offered by each credit union. The integration process will continue into 2013. The executives, management and staff of each credit union will stay onboard. “Becoming a larger progressive credit union offers the opportunity to provide both new and enhanced services to current and future members of the Catholic community. With expanded credit union branch locations, we look forward to making a greater impact on our community together as a newly combined organization,” said Rob Grech, president/CEO of Michigan Catholic Credit Union.

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Don’t make the mistake, graduation matters By Dr. Glenda Price

grams and projects inside and outside the classroom, to actively engage students in their education.

At a recent City Year event the audience was presented with several The research is clear startling education statisthat students who establish tics. We learned that every positive relationships with 26 seconds a student in teachers or other caring the U.S. drops out of high adults in the schools, find school, that 40% of our their educational experiAfrican American and Hisences relevant to their lives panic youth drop out and and aspirations, and are therefore do not achieve challenged with rigorous the knowledge and skills curriculum are likely to necessary for success in stay in school and gradulife, and that 12% of cities ate. For these reasons, coare responsible for 50% of curricular programs such the drop outs. These staas the All City High School tistics are alarming and unMarching Band, Chess acceptable and thus, must Dr. Glenda Price Clubs, Robotics competibe altered if we are to have tions, athletics, choral festivals, etc. successful urban communities. contribute to the overall effectiveness of Resolving the dropout crisis in De- the schools in helping students to enjoy troit will require multiple interventions, school and meet academic goals. These from different organizations and agen- are the types of programs supported by cies creating an environment of holis- the Foundation with the gifts that we retic support for every young person. City ceive from the corporate community and Year is doing its part with its in school individuals. and after school programs. The DPS Foundation is pleased to be Organizations like the Engineering a partner with teachers and administraSociety of Detroit, Winning Futures, The tors in moving students toward graduDetroit Urban Debate League and others ation. The entire community benefits are working with our schools to create when every child learns and establishes positive learning experiences for stu- a firm foundation for his or her future. dents. So is the Detroit Public Schools To learn more visit the website at www. Foundation by providing funding for pro- detroitpsfoundation.org.

The right wing witch hunt against Susan Rice By George Curry Media Matters, the media monitoring group, has published a report titled “Myths And Facts About The RightWing Witch Hunt Against Susan Rice.” It is a pointby-point rebuttal of some of the most flagrant lies being about United Nations Ambassador Susan E. Rice, President Obama’s leading candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Following are some of the highlights: MYTH: Rice Fabricated Her Statements As Part of An Obama AdministrationGeorge Curry Cover-Up. FACT: A Washington Post editorial [11/22/12] noted: “Ms. Rice’s Comments” On Sunday Shows “Were Based On Talking Points Drawn Up By The Intelligence Community.” It explained: “As congressional testimony has established, Ms. Rice’s comments on several Sunday television talk shows on Sept. 16 were based on talking points drawn up by the intelligence community. “She was acting as an administration spokeswoman; there was nothing either incompetent or deliberately misleading about the way she presented the information she was given. “… Nor was her account of what happened as far off the mark as Republicans claim. “Though investigations are not complete, what has emerged so far suggests that the attack was staged by local jihadists, not ordered by the al-Qaeda leadership in Pakistan. Officials believe that it was inspired in part by demonstrations that took place that day in Cairo. “That is not so far from Ms. Rice’s explanation that ‘this began as a spontaneous . . . response to what transpired in Cairo.’” MYTH: Rice Had No Reason To Connect Benghazi Attack To Anti-Islam Video. FACT: Rice Said Benghazi Attack Was A Response To Violent Protest At U.S. Embassy In Cairo ... “On-the-ground accounts indicate that Ms. Rice’s description of the attack, though wrong in some respects, was accurate in others. Witnesses to the assault said it was carried out by members of the Ansar al-Shariah militant group, without any warning or protest, in retaliation for an American-made video mocking the Prophet Muhammad.” (The New York Times, 11/27/12) MYTH: Rice Prematurely Gave A Definitive Assessment Of The Attack. FACT: During Sunday Shows, Rice Repeatedly Emphasized Ongoing Investigations And Cautioned Against Jumping To Conclusions. RICE: “First of all, it’s important to know that there’s an FBI investigation that has begun and will take some time to be completed. That will tell us with certainty what transpired. “But our current best assessment, based on the information that we have

at present, is that, in fact, what this began as, it was a spontaneous – not a premeditated – response to what had transpired in Cairo. In Cairo, as you know, a few hours earlier, there was a violent protest that was undertaken in reaction to this very offensive video that was disseminated. “We believe that folks in Benghazi, a small number of people came to the embassy to – or to the consulate, rather, to replicate the sort of challenge that was posed in Cairo. And then as that unfolded, it seems to have been hijacked, let us say, by some individual clusters of extremists who came with heavier weapons, weapons that as you know in — in the wake of the revolution in Libya are — are quite common and accessible. And it then evolved from there. “We’ll wait to see exactly what the investigation finally confirms, but that’s the best information we have at present.” (ABC News, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, 9/16/12) MYTH: Rice Should Have Called The Attack Terrorism Because She Saw Classified Intelligence Suggesting Possible Al Qaeda Involvement. FACT: References To Al Qaeda Were Removed To Protect National Security ... The New York Times reported on Nov. 16: “David H. Petraeus, the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, told lawmakers on Friday that classified intelligence reports revealed that the deadly assault on the American diplomatic mission in Libya was a terrorist attack, but that the administration refrained from saying it suspected that the perpetrators of the attack were Al Qaeda affiliates and sympathizers to avoid tipping off the groups. “Mr. Petraeus, who resigned last week after admitting to an extramarital affair, said the names of groups suspected in the attack – including Al Qaeda’s franchise in North Africa and a local Libyan group, Ansar al-Shariah – were removed from the public explanation of the attack immediately after the assault to avoid alerting the militants that American intelligence and law enforcement agencies were tracking them, lawmakers said.” Media Matters observed, “The article also noted that Petraeus reportedly said that after the references to the specific terrorist groups were removed and replaced with the less specific word ‘extremists,’ ‘the final document was put in front of all the senior agency leaders, including Mr. Petraeus, and everyone signed off on it.’” There are legitimate questions that should be asked of Susan Rice such as her service on the National Security Council at the time of the Rwandan genocide and her role as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. But her confirmation should rest on her answers to legitimate questions, not an illegitimate political witch hunt.

Gary Peters writes Congressional leaders on behalf of working families Dear House and Senate Leaders: While our economy is showing signs of recovery with the addition of 171,000 jobs in October 2012 and the unemployment under 8%, over 12 million Americans remain unemployed. The long-term unemployment rate — the share of unemployed workers who have been unemployed for 27 weeks or longer – was over 40% throughout the entirety of 2010 and 2011, and persists at a rate of 40.6% Barbara Lee in October 2012. This is Gary Peters an unprecedented level of ginning of 2012 to 73 weeks currently. long-term unemployment; the previous Additionally, the need to extend federal peak, in June 1983, was just 26%. unemployment befits is amplified by Unemployment benefits are a proven unprecedented cuts to both the amount lifeline to families that they rely on to and duration of unemployment benefits help pay for necessities such as rent, made by a number of states. groceries, and utilities. Expansions to We also have serious concerns the unemployment insurance program about proposals that divert unemployenacted in the Recovery Act and sub- ment funds from direct recipients or sequent legislation in 2009 and 2010 that subject recipients to new drug lifted over 3.2 million Americans out of testing and education requirements poverty in 2010, and 2.3 million in 2011 which create barriers for our nation’s including over 600,000 children. unemployed. We encourage House and As House and Senate leadership ne- Senate leadership to ensure that states gotiate legislation addressing expiring use their unemployment funds, as they tax provisions, cuts mandated by se- have historically done, to compensate questration, and the Medicare sustain- recipients and not for any other purable growth rate, we urge you to include pose, and reject efforts to create new a robust extension of federal unemploy- barriers for eligible individuals seeking unemployment benefits. ment benefits for American workers. Given the unprecedented levels of Reducing federal unemployment benlong-term unemployment our nation efits would plunge hundreds of thoucurrently faces, a full extension of un- sands of Americans into poverty and employment benefits through 2013 jeopardize our nation’s economic recovshould represent the minimum accept- ery. With millions of American workers able extension in any year-end compro- relying on these benefits to make ends meet as our nation’s economic recovery mise legislation. continues to take hold, now is not the Should Congress fail to act by the time to roll back this critical lifeline. last week of December, over two million workers will immediately lose their fed- We urge you to come together and ensure that unemployment benefits eral unemployment benefits. remain available to American workers Disconcertingly, federal unemploy- when they need it most. ment benefits were already reduced earlier this year; the total cap on combined Sincerely, state and federal unemployment ben- Barbara Lee efits was cut from 99 weeks at the beGary Peters

The ideology of ‘fracking’ By Jordan Kincaid Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” for natural gas has become a lightning rod in debates about our energy future. President Obama and Governor Romney both endorsed the development of shale gas resources during the campaign. But despite this bi-partisan support at the federal level, much opposition remains. Indeed, Longmont, Colorado recently became the latest city to ban fracking. The political disagreement also spills over into dueling studies. The University of Texas Energy Institute and the University of Buffalo Shale Resources and Society Institute conclude that fracking is environmentally benign. But Earthworks’ “Gas Patch Roulette” reports evidence of groundwater contamination in Pennsylvania related to gas drilling. There are even dueling documentaries, such as Josh Fox’s “Gasland” and Energy In-Depth’s “Truthland.” What explains the fervent division between supporters and opponents of hydraulic fracturing? As we wrote in our July 12 contribution to Science Progress, we suspect that a complex interplay of ideology and politics is taking place beneath the surface of the fracking debate. When it

comes to assessing new technologies, people may be driven less by traditional Right-Left ideals and more by beliefs about progress and risk. People either tend toward a proactionary stance about technology, confident in the human capacity to innovate, or they favor precaution, wary of the risks that accompany socio-environmental experimentation. But what factors influence whether one prefers precaution or proaction? What is the relationship between traditional politics and this new ideological rift? And what roles do socioeconomics and religion play? To answer such questions, we created a survey, linked here and above.

‘Small Talk’ column generates response

Dear Editor:

I’m glad someone is actually taking the time to see the good in the Detroit small business community and is writing positive articles about it (“Small Talk” column titled “How out-of-town entrepreneurs view Detroit”). I could have started my business anywhere, but I chose Michigan because I’m a huge fan of the underdog and I know, without a doubt, that Michigan never left.

I moved to Detroit from Texas two

years ago and started my marketing agency here because I believe in the future of Detroit. The city has people like you that make a conscious effort to promote the great place that Detroit really is. I really appreciate what you do, keep it up! You could easily write a whole series on Detroit entrepreneurship.

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8th Annual Kidney Ball Remembering Hudson’s at Christmastime

The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan gathered friends and supporters for the 8th Annual Kidney Ball on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the MGM Grand Detroit.

By V. Lonnie Peek Jr.

The event, which featured the theme “Motown Magic” every year, included a night of live music, great food, cocktails, and an after party, all making it the most fun charity event in metro Detroit. Last year’s Kidney Ball raised over $500,000 for the NKFM’s many programs and services that help more than 900,000 Michigan residents living with chronic kidney disease. The spectacular evening, which attracts more than 700 of metro Detroit’s givers and shakers, began with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner served at 7:30 p.m. There were also an exciting live auction along with an expansive and unique silent auction. Guests also enjoyed dancing and listening to the soulful sounds of the Jerry Ross Band after dinner. A special guest this year, courtesy of Fresenius Medical Care (FMC), was Food Network’s Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.

Relations, served as the honorary chair of the 2012 Kidney Ball. Meijer’s Blanche Mack was this year’s event chair.

He hosts his own show, “Big Daddy’s House,” and prepared a dialysis-friendly appetizer for guests to enjoy.

The evening would not have been possible without the generous support of the Kidney Ball Presenting Sponsor, Meijer, as well as the many other sponsors and supporters of the event.

One of Chef McCargo’s goals is to inspire people living with chronic kidney disease to live a better life on dialysis by maintaining a healthy diet. Vivian Rogers Pickard, president of the General Motors Foundation and Director of Corporate

“With so many challenges in our state, things are not likely to get easier for people with kidney disease and the many people at risk.

Ball gives us the opportunity to continue helping to prevent and manage kidney disease, and raise awareness about its leading causes,” said Dan Carney, president and CEO of the NKFM. “We invited everyone to take a step back into the Motown era and support an organization whose mission truly is to make a difference and improve the lives and health of Michigan residents.” For more information, please visit www.nkfm. org.

“Supporting the Kidney

Happy Holidays from our Family to Yours

Do you remember Hudson’s at Christmastime? Or more importantly, do you remember being downtown at Christmas, and visiting Hudson’s? There was a special atmosphere of excitement along with an emotional embracing of the season of Christmas. One particular Christmas, I recall coming out of Hudson’s and looking across the street and there was a group of folks singing Christmas songs. There was a light snowfall and I was embraced by the season. V. Lonnie Peek Jr. Who does not recall as well. For example the fond memories of more than 20,000 folks going to the 12trh floor attended the lighting of of Hudson and visiting the Christmas tree at Santa? If you could write a the skating rink. Not to check for that experience, mention the daily skathow many zeros would it ers at the ring. A number of stores are opening up have? for Christmas shopping When Hudson’s closed downtown. If you recall in January 1982, a vacuum last year CityLoft coordiwas created in downtown nated the presence of sevDetroit. Sometimes when eral of stores during this we yearn for “the good old season. This year they days” we have to sadly are expanding with more admit that the uniqueness stores and longer hours. of what it was might not ever return. But that does Additionally, the entire not mean that something 1200 block of Woodward else might not replace it is filled with lights and that brings forth new spe- will have the 40 upscale retailers there for the cial memories. season. Efforts are in place to bring back Christmas We are aware that resishopping downtown. Not dential living is booming just shopping but events downtown, with lofts and

apartments filled to the brim. Another example of life coming downtown is the reopening of the David Broderick Tower on Grand Circus Park as a residential location. It opened with 70 percent occupancy. Many years ago I had an office there. The views are spectacular. With more people living downtown, retailers are sensing that there is a growing market to tap into. Even as Detroit wrestles with its fiscal challenges, life is continuing to go on and grow. We just can’t stop and wring our hands and say “Woe is me.” Detroit will survive and thrive, in spite of what it is faced with now. The recent announcement by the Ilitch family that they have plans for a $650 million multifaceted development behind the Fox Theatre is another indicator of where Detroit is going. Then there is Quicken Loans chief Dan Gilbert continuing to buy prime real estate downtown. So, where the city is fiscally is not where we will always be. The Christmas atmosphere that Hudson’s created is gone, but another atmosphere is coming that will be just as great.

U-M arts and culture: Cuba, conservation, censorship The University of Michigan website “Montage” highlights the latest news and features about the arts, culture, creative endeavors, collaborative projects and upcoming events. Among the top features are: • Dialogue with Cuba: The annual celebration of Cuban culture began two years ago when a U-M professor and students traveled to Cuba, and came back inspired by the art, people and culture. Lectures, exhibits, workshops and other events

are scheduled Dec. 13.

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• Three gifts: In the last few months, the university has received gifts from generous donors. The gift from Penny and E. Roe Stamps is a catalyst in the emergence of the School of Art and Design — now renamed the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design — as an international leader in visual arts education; William and Delores Brehm’s donation is a vital contribution to the renovation and expansion of the principal

building of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance; and, Avenir Foundation’s donation will help fund the renovation of the William L. Clements Library, one of the country’s preeminent repositories of Americana. • Conserving conservation: A U-M conservator establishes a fellowship to fund conservation for students and researchers. Meanwhile, her story is an inspiration to many on campus.

THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE December 12-18, 2012 Page B-6 community Karmanos Q&A regarding Money can buy happiness By Dr. Chad Audi Molecular Breast Imaging

of control, this is no small thing.

We have heard it said that “money can’t buy happiness.” In fact, scientific studies have shown a positive relationship between the amount of money one has and some measures of happiness However, recent studies also require that we take a closer and more thoughtful look at the relationship between money and happiness.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit is the first hospital in the Midwest to offer the newest molecular breast imaging device – GE Healthcare’s Discovery NM750b. This molecular breast imaging (MBI) technology makes it possible to detect breast cancer in women considered to be at high-risk, especially those with dense breast tissue. What is molecular breast imaging? Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) is a new way of providing functional images of the breast. The technique utilizes small semiconductor-based gamma cameras, and a radioactive tracer. Is it the same as a mammogram? The system was designed to replicate the views acquired during mammography. Unlike mammography this system does not use X-rays but utilizes principles of nuclear medicine in detecting the tumor. It is used along with mammography or other modalities when their results are inconclusive or additional information is needed. This gives your physician the ability to compare anatomical and functional images from similar perspectives. What can I expect & how long will it take? Imaging can be performed within 5 minutes of a small injection of a radioactive tracer that locates metabolically active structures. CC (similar to mammography top view) and MLO (similar to mammography side view) images for each breast will be collected. Each image may take up to 10 minutes. Images of each breast may be acquired to facilitate interpretation and comparison with mammography. Your healthcare provider can provide additional information should you have any questions. Will the test be comfortable? In the MBI system the images are collected with the breast slightly immobilized between the two detectors of the camera. The compression is much less than mammography (<30% of the compression felt in a mammography). Moreover, you will be seated comfortably during the entire exam. The system also has arm handles to rest your arms on while seated. Who should get an MBI exam? Women who have dense breast tissue and increased breast cancer risk are most likely to benefit from an MBI exam as this modality is not affected by the density of the breast. Ask your doctor whether an MBI exam would benefit

you. Why should I get an MBI exam? Breast cancer is much more survivable if detected and treated early. For those with dense breast tissue, the results of an MBI exam combined with a mammography exam can overcome some limitations of mammography alone, which is taken with X-rays. The X-ray imagery doesn’t differentiate between tumors and dense breast tissue. On a mammogram, they both appear white. The high resolution functional images of the breast with MBI together with the anatomical images from mammography may help your physician in evaluating the extent of the disease. A doctor may recommend an MBI exam when additional functional information about a suspected lesion is required either during diagnosis or treatment of breast cancer. Is the test safe? The device looks similar to a mammography system but does not produce X-ray radiation. A key difference is that it can image the function of tissues or organs as opposed to their physical structure alone. The device itself does not produce any radiation and does not move while images are being acquired. However, there will be radiation exposure from the radioactive tracers that will be injected. You can be seated during the procedure if that is more comfortable for you.

They also did a study where they instructed some people to spend money that the researchers had given them on themselves, while others were instructed to find other people to share the money with. Those who spent money on others experienced greater happiness than those who spent it on themselves.

A follow-up study by those same researchers may shed light on whether that experience of happiness was just a temporary form of entertainment or signified more significant benefits. They had students play an economic I have breast implants. Can I still get game. At the conclusion, they gave them $10. The an MBI exam? students could then either Yes, an MBI exam can be conduct- keep the money or pass ed on a patient with breast implants it on to another player. or with any cardiac implants such Those who kept more of as a pacemaker. You should consult the money for themselves your doctor for further information. said they felt increasing For more information, the public levels of shame. The remay contact the Barbara Ann Karmanos searchers finally tested Cancer Institute at 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266.

‘Holiday Harvest New Toy Drive’ Holiday Harvest has partnered with the Detroit Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation and Ronald McDonald House to host its fourth annual new toy drive this Christmas season through Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the All Four One, 243 W. Congress, Ste#350

A study by researchers at the University of British Columbia recently determined that spending money on other people has a more positive impact on happiness than spending money on oneself. They looked at happiness levels among people whose money was acquired by windfalls and among those whose money was acquired through regular steady earnings.

headquarters. In addition there are other locations to drop off new toys: Coaches Corner 1465 Centre St., 1701 Cigar Bar & Lounge, and the Carr Center 311 E. Grand River. Holiday Harvest will continue its tradition of supporting children who face critical

illness such as cancer, diabetes, critical care, sickle cell, trauma, orthopedic, autism, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and cardiology.

Dr. Chad Audi

these students for their post-game levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the body through stress and its impact on the body affects long-term health. While small bursts of extra cortisol in the body can have short-term benefits, higher and prolonged levels of cortisol can lead to a wide range of health disorders, including impaired thinking abilities, blood sugar and blood pressure impairments, lowered immunity, increased inflammations — and the list goes on.

The benefits of generosity and the deep-seated drive to be generous hold true even when the person giving has less to offer. A University of California study found that those who have the least resources and control over their circumstances and are more exposed to threat were more generous than their better off financially counterparts. It is not so surprising that willingness to share increases present happiness and future health and well-being. Sharing whatever we have helps connect us in a positive way to other people. It also helps us in a very real way to make a positive impact on the world. In times of uncertainty and forces that seem out

At Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, we are the beneficiaries of the generosity of many people throughout metro the Detroit and beyond. Those who open the mail that brings donations are frequently moved to share notes with me that have been attached to these gifts of love and compassion. Typical are the ones from older people or people on unemployment who send sacrificial offerings accompanied by notes of regret that their gift cannot be greater. They remind me of the Christians Paul spoke about in Second Corinthians 8: 1-3. He said that even thought the Macedonian Christians were in the middle of a severe trial themselves, “their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity” to give to others. Those ancient Macedonians didn’t give because of articles like the ones you are now reading. Paul said that it was because of the grace that they had already received from God. People who are thankful for what they have and who know that they have a good God who has already freely given them all that they will ever need can afford to be generous and trust God to take care of their needs. My Christmas prayer for you who are reading this, during this season when God gave the best gift of all — His own Son — is this: I hope you will be inspired to share with those in need around you. You’ll feel better for it and experience the grace of God. Chad Audi, is president of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday

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Wolfgang Puck Steak opens at MGM Grand Detroit

Wolfgang Puck Steak, an original concept from world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, is now open inside MGM Grand Detroit.

“Wolfgang Puck Steak is our new concept that we created specifically for Detroit and MGM Grand Detroit,” said Wolfgang Puck. “We have a broad menu of the finest steaks with delicious sides and sauces at aprice point for all diners. This is a break from the traditional highend steakhouse.” Wolfgang Puck Steak is poised to become the place to see and be seen in Detroit. The contemporary steak restaurant offers guests steakhouse favorites with Wolfgang’s signature style. “Detroit is the classic example of a city that loves great steak and great value,” said Steve Zanella, general manager of MGM Grand Detroit. “In developing Wolfgang Puck Steak, we worked with Wolfgang and his team to craft a concept which speaks to both of thoseideals. Wolfgang did a superb job of creating a menu that beautifully marries the two.” At the helm in the kitchen is Executive Chef Marc Djozlija, former chef of Wolfgang Puck Grille and more than 16-year veteran of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. Djozlija also is the executive chef at Puck’s second MGM Grand Detroit restaurant, Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina, which opened in November. On the menu is an assortment of grilled steaks and meats, shellfish and fresh fish plus a selection of sauces and side dishes to accompany the entrees. Starters range from classic steakhouse salads including Iceberg Lettuce

Wedge with bacon, avocado and blue cheese ranch and Crab & Lobster Louie Salad to an array of appetizers such as Creamy Lobster, Crab and Clam Chowder with house-made crackers and New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp with Cognac-Dijon-Worcestershire sauce. A variety meats will satiate any appetite including Kansas City Strip Steak, Filet Mignon, Ribeye Steak and a 34 oz. Bone In Rib Chop for Two. Additional entrée selections include The Puck Burger with white cheddar and caramelized onion“jam” on a brioche bun, Colorado Lamb Chops, Rotisserie FreeRange Chicken, and Pan Roasted Two-Pound Maine Lobster. The restaurant features rotating daily specials such as Barbecued Grilled Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and Braised Beef Short Ribs.

All grilled meats include a choice of one accompanying sauce such as MustardCognac, House-Made Steak Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn and Creamy Horseradish. Guests can top their cuts of meat with fried egg, blue cheese, caramelized onions, roasted garlic or Apple Wood smoked bacon. Numerous sides are available including baked, hash brown or mashed potatoes, “Tater Tots,” Onion Rings, Creamed or Garlic Spinach, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese and Loaded Baked Potato. A sweet ending includes Apple Cobbler with almond streusel and 50 vanilla bean ice cream; Warm Chocolate Soufflé with whipped cream and chocolate sauce; and Coffee and Pecan Ice Cream Pie with graham cracker crust. The dynamic beverage program features an international wine list with

robust red wines and vibrant white wines plus artisan, custom-crafted cocktails. A few standouts include the Adios Nonino with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Luxardo Amaretto and Aperol; the Aviation Violette with Tanqueray No. 10 Gin, Crème de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino and Lemon Juice; and the Samurai Sword made with Yamazaki 12Year Whisky, Cointreau, House-made Honey Syrup and Lemon Juice.

Wolfgang Puck Steak exudes rustic style and casual warmth through earthy, red, scarlet and brown contemporary décor. Red leather, camel and charcoal tweed, umber cowhide, and scarlet, gold and brown textures combine to create a lively and rich dining environment. The expansive lounge area is perfect for guests either looking to grab a pre-dinner cocktail or to stay through dinner. The restaurant provides flexibility for many sizes groups in the main dining room, large private dining room, wine cellar table or Chef’s Table. Sepia-toned architectural photographs of Detroit’s skylines are screened onto glass divider panels in the lounge and Chef’s Table. Unique fabric wall panels, quilted into an intricate webbed pattern, depict the gridded pattern of city streets. As a nod to the industrious heritage of the Great Lakes area, panels of urban scenes and sculptures made of humble materials complement each other. Wolfgang Puck Steak is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 -10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m. For reservations, please call (877) 888-2121.

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The basic problem researchers seek to overcome in finding a cure for cancer is the body’s general inability to fight the disease. Immune systems can do very little to penetrate the robust molecular shield found in tumors. But those shields may no longer be so impenetrable, thanks to a new experimental drug called BMS-936558, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Studies show it produces significant shrinkage when used in fighting specific forms of lung, skin and kidney cancers.

experimental treatments are not “theWhile best option for everyone with cancer, they can be a very good one for people for whom current treatments offer poor outcomes.

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How does a person enroll in an experimental program? When a good fit in a program is identified, a physician’s referral will help expedite an evaluation. If necessary, self-referral can be accomplished by calling the medical center directly and making an appointment to see the physician running clinical trials. Details for making an appointment can be found on the NIH’s website.

“Clinical trials with new drugs like BMS936558 offer hope for patients battling advanced cancers and those that are difficult to treat,” says physician Stephen Garrett Marcus, a senior biotechnology research executive, and author of a comprehensive new reference book, Complications of Cancer (www.complicationsofcancer.com).

What preparations can be made prior to being seen at the medical center? A complete package of information that gives a clear story of a person’s medical illness can be very useful and should be brought to the clinic at the time of the first appointment. The center at which a person is evaluated for experimental treatment may give a person a checklist of what to bring to the appointment. This may include a letter from the person’s physician; surgical, pathology and radiology reports; and other test results. Having all relevant information organized for the first visit streamlines the process for a comprehensive evaluation, and decisions regarding the best treatment option can be made more quickly.

“While experimental treatments are not the best option for everyone with cancer, they can be a very good one for people for whom current treatments offer poor outcomes. And, in the greater scheme of things, trial participants are making an important contribution to others with the disease. While they may not be cured, their involvement can significantly move research forward.” Marcus shares tips for patients and family members interested in investigating, and perhaps enrolling in, a clinical trial. How can a person with cancer rapidly identify promising clinical trials? The National Institute of Health’s website (www. clinicaltrials.gov) maintains the most comprehensive registry of cancer clinical trials. The site includes information regarding significant clinical trials in progress. Each listing features the name of the clinical trial, the purpose of the study, the criteria that make a person eligible to participate, the study locations and contact information.

How does a person make a decision about whether or not to enter a clinical trial? This decision is made with a thorough understanding of standard treatments and experimental options. Information about these standard and experimental treatments can be provided by the physicians

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MLK Essay Contest announced for 2013 The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force Committee is seeking submissions for the 2013 MLK Youth Essay Contest. The contest is open to all Southfield and Lathrup Village elementary (grades three and up), middle and high school students.

The walk continues to grow in size and scope each year with year-long educational and community activities. The 2013 MLK Peace Walk Celebration will take place on Monday, January 21 beginning at Hope United Methodist Church

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Hob Nobble Gobbling at 70 By Min. Mary Edwards

This year I had an opportunity to attend my very first Thanksgiving Day Parade in my hometown, Detroit. In my book, “Born Grown,” I speak about losing my whole childhood because of a very early pregnancy. Well., God blessed me with a wonderful experience and the little girl inside of me came bubbling back.

Emmese suggested that we leave early enough to get at the beginning of the parade and then we could leave early before the rest of the crowd departed. To our delight, we found a nearby parking space, but it was next to a fire hydrant and we were concerned about being too close. While we were trying to figure out what to do, one of Detroit’s finest who was directing traffic said, “Go ahead and park. There’s enough space.” We pulled into the only space on the street, just a half block away from the curb where the parade would be coming. Carrying our one folding chair, we gleefully thanked the Lord and headed for the curb. As we approached the large crowd, which had already gathered, despite

Emmese Sommers (left) and Mary Edwards. of our early arrival. There was only enough room for two more people. Emmese and I were the two more. A very lovely young lady with a cheerful spirit said, “Looks like you could use another chair.” She opened up a folding chair for Emmese and we happily sat down, eagerly waiting for the parade to begin. Even though it was not a very cold day, our good neighbor, whose name is Heidi Plaskey from Berkley, Michigan, not only gave us another chair, she also gave me a blanket. Then she began passing out gloves to youngsters sitting by. To our utter amazement, we soon discovered that we had “crashed” a party. Heidi and her husband have been coming to the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 14 years. They were actually hosting a crowd of 100! I should say, plus two. Hosting is an understatement. Heidi and her crowd had a grill set up and they were cooking omelets and passing out delicious pastries, coffee and hot chocolate! What a spirit of hospitality! Soon the greatly anticipated parade came. As it

floated down Woodward Avenue, the 70-year-old little girl who had never attended a Thanksgiving Day Parade began to squeal with delight. While I jumped up and down, clapping my hands, tears of joy drizzled down my face. God had allowed me to begin my holiday with a wonderful new experience, even at 70. To top everything off, the float Hob Noble Gobble got caught in a tree right next to me and the crowd squealed with excitement as he was rescued. I was close enough to reach out and touch him. And the Thanksgiving Day Parade reached out and touched my heart in a very special way. Thanks to Heidi and her husband, AJ, for their warm hospitality and their invitation to join them same time, same place, next year. Whoever said the Thanksgiving Day Parade is just for kids needs to ask me. Minister Mary Edwards is a frequent contributor to the Michigan Chronicle. She can be reached at leavesofgold. llc@gmail.com.

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Produced by Tate Music Group, the album offers 11 tracks and is available for purchase nationwide at the iTunes Store, Amazon.com or directly from TateMusicGroup.com. Keith Fentress’s love for music started at an

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Southfield was the first city in the state to hold a Dr. King peace walk or march. The first Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk took place on Jan. 20, 1986, commemorating the first national observance of Dr. King’s birthday.

Union Grace MBC seeks support Union Grace Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2550 W. Grand Blvd., Reginald E. Smith, senior pastor, has been committed to serving the community and helping families for the past 50 years. With the decline in the economy it has been very difficult for some families during this time of year. They can’t do it alone. They need your help. The church has started an Adopt-A-Family program and they need your support by adopting a family and/or child. Whatever is in your heart to give, they will see that it reaches those in need. For all donations, please contact the church office at (313) 894-2500.

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use. “All to You” is packed with tracks that will be favorites among many music fans. With songs such as “Awesome God” and the title track, “All to You,” Keith Fentress will surely be making a name for himself in the industry and eventually fulfill his dreams. For more information, please contact Jonathan Robles, publicist, at jonathan@keymgc.com.

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Although Christmas is nearly here, I can’t get my mind off Thanksgiving.

It began when my young friend, Emmese Sommers, half my age, said, “Let’s go to the Thanksgiving Day Parade.” My first response was, “Oh, no. There will be a large crowd and I can’t walk far enough from the car to hopefully find a viewing spot.” Emmese was persistent. “Let’s try anyway. We can take a folding chair.” Somewhat reluctantly I responded, “Okay.” Off we went.

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Home repair Program (B-1): Rebuilding Together Detroit (RTD) is seeking applications from low-income homeowners in Southwest Detroit who are in need of minor home repair assistance.

Academic excellence honored (c-1): The Final Five Elite High School Football Players were recently lauded for their Athletic and Scholastic Excellence at the 20th Annual Franklin D. Watkins Awards held at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles.

new tax credits (c-6): A new 25 percent state Small Business Investment Tax Credit, designed to encourage investments in start-up and early-stage Michigan technology companies, is aiming to help Michigan entrepreneurs secure capital and reduce risks associated with a new business or novel technology.

The motortown Revue (d-1): The Motortown Revue, the legendary shows that toured the nation by bus for almost the entirety of the ’60s, is recalled by someone who never missed a revue and, like so many other Motown fans, cherishes the memory.

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The current state of the Detroit Public Schools is a mockery of Brown v Board of Education and it exposes the deep inequities in education. Just because your child is not enrolled in the Detroit Public Schools does not mean you shouldn’t be concerned about the fate of the district before it heads toward implosion.

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like Detroit where a national reading report card places the city at number 56 out of the 75 largest metropolitan cities in the U.S. surveyed. That means literacy is shamefully low in the city and we are doing little or nothing to change the deplorable situation. The latest study conducted by Central Connecticut State University, according to Data Driven Detroit, ranks the “culture and resources for reading” and it examines not wheth-

Your ability to get the Bankole Thompson best education for your child should not be based on geography, income or ethnicity but, rather, on the simple principle that every child regardless of their background should have an empowering education that equips them for a brighter future. Each child should have access to a meaningful education that would not leave them trailing behind in the dust children in Japan, India, China and other countries move ahead. But that is not the case in places

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Detroit’s 56th place in the 2010 study is the same spot it occupied in a similar report in 2005. The highest rank the city got was 50th in 2007. Washington, D.C., was rated the most well-read city in the nation and following that were Seattle, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, St. Paul, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Boston. Its is also noteworthy that these cities are among the most admired places in the nation and they have, in fact, become meccas for those seeking greener pastures. When young people are making the exodus from the state, more than likely they are moving to one of the cities mentioned in this report. These cities are not only a paragon of a reading culture, they also offer other incentives that we are not offering in this city. There is no possible way we can bank on attracting young families to the city if basic amenities like recreational centers are not available on a full scale. When the educational system does not have the public confidence

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Accelerating the speed of business growth AT&T commits $19 billion to support area business growth By C.L. Price Area businesses sloshing through Michigan’s sluggish economic recovery will soon receive much-needed infrastructure support, thanks to global communications leader AT&T’s network improvement plans announced last week. The improvements — to expand backhaul, enable 4G speeds, increase mobile broadband capacity and upgrade hundreds of cell sites — are predicted to accelerate the pace of area business growth. Why invest now?

Gov. Snyder keynotes Pancakes & Politics Gov. Rick Snyder kicked off the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics season at the Detroit Athletic Club on March 3 with a candid conversation built around reinventing Michigan. At left, Snyder chats with Curtis Ivery, Wayne County Community College Chancellor, Betty Brooks, community leader, and Shaun Wilson, Vice President, Director of Client and Community Relations, PNC Bank, and Ric DeVore, Regional President, PNC Bank. See page C-7 for photo highlights.

“We feel very confident about Detroit’s economic recovery,” stated Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan. “As a consequence, we’re committed to making sizeable investments in this

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Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) is the largest urban community college in Michigan, with record enrollment numbers for the spring 2011 semester. Nearly 32,000 students registered for credit classes at all five of the District locations and online. Additionally, the District expects more than 40,000 non-credit students to register as well for a total of nearly 72,000 served in all programs. WCCCD, the multi-campus district serving 32 communities in Southeast Michigan, has seen exponential growth as degree and certificate programs have been expanded, infrastructure improved, and

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investments in students, services and technologies increased. “In this economy, post secondary education and training is the ticket to competing in today’s changing workforce. Access to higher education-especially community colleges--is critical,” said Dr. Curtis Ivery, chancellor. “WCCCD is an integral economic and social catalyst to the health and welfare of this region and state.” A recent economic impact study reported that WCCCD’s students generate more than $122 million in taxable income annually to the region and state. Every dollar that is invested in WCCCD returns

$22.80 in benefits to all Michigan residents. Having been recognized as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the nation and the largest urban community college in Michigan, WCCCD was forced to cap enrollment during the spring 2010 semester. This year, under the direction of Dr. Ivery, WCCCD lifted the enrollment cap to make certain that no student was turned away in spite of WCCCD’s funding challenges. WCCCD gives students the opportunity to train in emerging technology and high demand fields, allowing them to become competent professionals helping to position the

state for vibrant growth and a strong economic future. Community colleges across the nation face difficult decisions in a climate of limited resources. The commitment of WCCCD in assuring that the doors to educational opportunities remain open is a direct result of the determination of faculty, staff and administrators. “Our students and all those we serve need us to work as hard as we can for them. If we can’t be the difference between success and a future of limited options, we are not living up to the mission and vision of this institution,” said Dr. Ivery.

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An “Appreciation & Birthday Musical” recently honored First Lady Jackie Arthur, New Starlight Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Arthur is pastor of New Starlight. Seated (from left) are First Lady Jackie Arthur and soloist Carol Cole. Standing (from left) are the Rev. Steve Arthur, special guest O’ Neil D. Swanson Sr., president and CEO, Swanson Funeral Home Inc.; and Christine Steen.

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A $200 U.S. Savings Bond will be awarded to one elementary, middle and high school student. Winning essays will also be published in the 2013 MLK Peace Walk Program Book and the winners will be recognized at the program on Jan. 21.

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at 9:30 a.m., followed by a program at the Southfield Pavilion at 11 a.m.

December 12-18, 2012 Page B-9 praiseconnectdetroit.com THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE See the ‘Messiah’ at Hartford Word in Action Church Memorial Baptist Church blesses the community Handel’s Messiah is a grand holiday tradition, and one that lives on throughout the years. It is one of the most popular holiday traditions of the season. The holidays would be incomplete without “Messiah.” This enchanting musical tradition never grows old. Listeners are still in awe 250 years after the composer’s death. This highly celebrated performance at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church will keep you coming back year after year. If you’ve never experienced a performance of “Messiah” don’t miss this opportunity on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Now celebrating 61 successful years of Handel’s Messiah at Hartford, this is a rare opportunity to hear some of the most acclaimed soloists in a local performance

By Nicole Black Word in Action Church and Bishop-Elect Clarence Langston, founder and pastor, were a blessing to the city of Detroit. This past Saturday, Bishop-Elect Clarence Langston and the Word in Action Church provided food for a multitude of families at the church, on the grounds of RenaisBishop-Elect sance High School.

The Hartford Memorial Baptist Church choir. at no charge and open to the public. It is a family event that is a joyous occasion. “Messiah” could very easily become an annual family tradition, an opportunity for people of all ages to begin to appreciate the joy of classical music. This is a star powered performance, and most amazing of all, Hartford presents this world-class

Messiah performance free of charge. Hartford Memorial Baptist Church is located at 18700 James Couzens Hwy. at W. Seven Mile Rd. Complimentary valet parking is available. For more information, call the church at (313) 861-1285 or visit www. hartfordchurchdetroit. org.

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The Word in Action congregants along with Bishop-Elect Clarence and First Lady Langston not only distributed food, but engaged the public spiritually by informing them of what Word in Action Ministries is all about, but most importantly about the God they serve. The grounds of Renaissance High School were filled with excitement, ministry and music which created an atmosphere of praise. Bishop-Elect Langston

By Nicole Black “For when I was hungered, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” — Matthew 25:35 Pastor Jackson and Wings of Love Ministries exemplified the true meaning of Thanksgiving. There are so many people in and around our communities who go without adequate food, clothing and shelter. With that in mind, Wings of Love Ministries spread love on Thanksgiving Day, putting a smile on the faces of some of those in need. Wings of Love Ministries fed and provided clothing for over 300 people. Some slept in the cold the night before but were thankful to God to have a good home cooked meal in a warm environment.

Pastor Alvin E. Jackson Sister Dorothy Hinton, president of the feeding ministry at Wings of Love Ministries, started this program with the expectation of leaving no one in our community left unfed on Thanksgiving Day. Church members from our local assembly pulled together, donated food, cooked and served it with love.

If people who are in need can’t find assistance anywhere else, the church should be a place of refuge, and we should be the demonstration of what Christ is — love.

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On that ballot for the first time was the Bishop J. Drew Sheard from Detroit, pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC and the bishop of the North Central Michigan Jurisdiction. Bishop Sheard has also served as COGIC Auxiliaries In Ministries chairman for the last eight years. While the ballot included many other bishops, after all the votes were

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AT&T commits $19 billion to support area business growth By C.L. Price Area businesses sloshing through Michigan’s sluggish economic recovery will soon receive much-needed infrastructure support, thanks to global communications leader AT&T’s network improvement plans announced last week. The improvements — to expand backhaul, enable 4G speeds, increase mobile broadband capacity and upgrade hundreds of cell sites — are predicted to accelerate the pace of area business growth. Why invest now?

“We feel very confident about Detroit’s economic recovery,” stated Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan. “As a consequence, we’re committed to making sizeable investments in this

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This year was a special in that the elections for the officers of the church were held. In a two-day session, speeches from each of the candidates were made, with the election taking place on day two. The General Assembly, which is the Legislative Body of the Church of God in Christ, is the electorate for the officers of the various branches of the church.

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counted 2,605 delegates of the General Assembly elected Bishop J. Drew Sheard to his first fouryear term on the General Board of the Church of God In Christ.

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Also elected to the General Board were Bishop Phillip A. Brooks, who currently is the first assistant presiding bishop, and Bishop Nathaniel Wyoming Wells, both incumbents. The Board of Bishops for the Church of God In Christ, comprised of the nearly 260 bishops, held their Annual Bishops Conference in Detroit last September. The conference, heralded as “the best Bishops Conference in the history of the church,” attracted huge crowds all three nights. The first night, Bishop Roger Jones preached to a full house at Greater Mitchell Temple COGIC. The services were moved to Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC, where the chairman, Bishop John H. Sheard, gave an electrifying message to the Council of Bishops and Michigan COGIC congregations. The presiding bishop, Bishop Charles E. Blake, addressed the crowd, bringing the con-

The Board of Bishops also met in November for an election session of its own during the Holy Convocation. These bishops oversee jurisdictions of churches worldwide, and are the only ones eligible to vote in this election in chambers. The chairman, Bishop John H. Sheard, was up for re-election. Once again, Bishop John H. Sheard, from Detroit, pastor of Greater Mitchell Temple COGIC for the past 30 years and presiding prelate of Michigan Southwest First Jurisdiction for 20 years, was elected chairman of the Board of Bishops for the Church of God In Christ in a landslide victory, receiving 128 of a possible 169 votes.

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There were many outstanding speakers as well as performances by worldrenowned gospel artists.

In the state that our city is in with crime on the rise, hunger and poverty have stricken indivudals Clarence and whole neighborhoods, Word in Action Ministries wanted to be a blessing to those who were in need, physically, spiritually and mentally. Bishop Elect Langston said he is forever grateful to God to be in the position to be able to help someone else, which is what true ministry is all about.

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Wings of Love Ministries provides food, clothing, shelter to the needy Our prayer is that Wings of Love Ministries is just not a building occupying space on the corner of McNichols and John R, but serves as a beacon of light, love, hope and encouragement to the believer as well as the non-believer. Pastor Alvin E. Jackson Sr. the senior pastor of Wings of Love Ministries stated that every day ought to be a day of Thanksgiving, “for in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and that the church should be the arms and the hands of Christ, aiding, assisting, supporting and strengthening the hungry, the thirsty, the lonely, the homeless.

stated that you can’t preach to the community without being a part of that community. He believes that in order to have a prosperous and productive ministry, you have to have a giving heart.

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Bishop John H. Sheard was re-elected for a third consecutive term as chairman of the Board of Bishops. Other notable victories from Michigan: COGIC Trustee Board: Superintendent Dwight E. Walls, chairman, Ypsilanti; Pastor Darin Burns, Saginaw; and Mother Sandra Jones, Flint.

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Detroit a sports entertainment venue, get Ilitch development done Proposed downtown arena is linchpin for area By Leland Stein III

Wake up, Detroit movers and shakers! This is a crucial time that calls for bold moves and long-term vision, not only for Detroit, Michigan’s largest city, but the entire state. Now that the Ilitch organization has finally put it out on the table their vision for building a new entertainment district downtown anchored by a multipurpose arena that would be home to the Ilitch-owned Red Wings, and hopefully the Pistons, I say make it happen with quickness. As Detroit continues to dig itself out of the economic disaster of 2007 that sent the city, state, country and the auto industry on a precarious and uncertain future, this proposed venue would give the Motor City an enormous shot in the arm. All of Detroit leaders need to look at the transformation Indianapolis and San Antonio have undergone, two smaller cities that were both seeking to define themselves. Each city recognized and acknowledged the future and regenerated themselves as sports entertainment venues. Indeed, sports and walkable entertainment collectively is the new model to ensure a city’s rotation in hosting the mega-sporting events like the Final Four, Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend and many other sports and entertainment events. Sure there are those who will point to Detroit’s finances, the many vacant homes and the continued urban American homicides. Distracters will talk about the neighborhoods needing special attention and rightfully so. However, the dynamics of inner cities in America is a national problem of economics, employment, shifting population and old infrastructure. But one problem is no reason to hold up another potential uplift. If indeed the proposed multipurpose arena is commenced, it would not only host hockey and basketball, it would host a range of shows, concerts and other events, while the broader district would include residential housing, retail shopping, office space and more. What more needs to be said? The City Council, Mayor’s Office, and state government need to all get on board and help turn this vision into a reality. I have been to San Antonio and Indianapolis and seen how the new model of building all their sports venues in a walkable proximity. In conjunction with the arenas and stadiums hotels, eateries and housing have evolved. Take the Los Angeles Staples Center for example. I was in LA when the developers started building the arena and many said who will perform there and that it was a waste of money and resources. Well, the Lakers and Clippers and Kings, after seeing the venue, quickly abandoned their arenas. The Staples Center has galvanized a three block district called LA Live that has clubs, restaurants, theaters and hotels.

The LA downtown area before the Staples Center and LA Live was built was a wasteland of poverty. A number of cities have shown us how a city can use the sports entertainment model to regalvanize a downtown and a city. An Ilitch family’s Olympia Development news release quoted George W. Jackson Jr., the city’s top development official and president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., as saying the plan “makes good business sense.” “It’s not a plan for an isolated, singleuse structure,” Jackson said in the statement. “Instead, it builds on the

clear successes we’ve already had downtown integrating districts that feature entertainment, and support commercial, retail and residential development around them.” The Ilitch organization pegged the probable price tag at $650 million. Legislation introduced in Lansing would create a new “catalyst development project” that could benefit from support from the Michigan Strategic Fund and also from the use of Downtown Development Authority tax revenues that support projects in the entral business district.

“It’s always been my dream to once

again see a vibrant downtown Detroit,” said Mike Ilitch, chairman of Ilitch Holdings, in the statement. “From the time we bought the Fox Theatre, I could envision a downtown where the streets were bustling and people were energized. It’s been a slow process at times, but we’re getting there now and a lot of great people are coming together to make it happen. It’s going to happen and I want to keep us moving toward that vision.” It has been my vision too! So let’s keep it moving. Leland Stein can be reached at lelstein3@aol.com or Twitter at LelandSteinIII.

Is Johnson best receiver in NFL? By Leland Stein III

rell Owens (the reality show), Moss, Lance Alworth (simply the clothes), Michael Irvin, Chris Carter, Keyshawn Johnson, Fred Biletnikoff (the stickem is enough to get him on my list), Andre Rison, Chad Ochocinco (the name change), Sterling Sharpe, Don Maynard and Rice, just to mention a few.

Yeah, the Detroit Lions are not living up to the hopes and dreams of its faithful during its 2012 campaign. With their playoff hopes dashed with last week’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, what is the team playing for? Pride, respect and personal glory are all that is left for the Lions season.

My list has nothing to do with who’s the greatest receiver, just their personal presentation and style on and off the field.

One thing that bothered me about Detroit’s early season offense was that they got too cute. They used Calvin Johnson as a decoy. What I have seen in all my years covering the NFL is that teams like San Francisco, Minnesota and San Diego, just to name a few, used their star receivers (Jerry Rice, Randy Moss and Antonio Gates) no matter the team’s defensive scheme.

Johnson did not even give himself a name like many of the others. He simply got the moniker Megatron from his peers. Against the Colts Johnson showed a national television audience why he has earned that nickname. Against the Colts Johnson caught 13 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown. That gave him five straight games with 125 or more receiving yards which tied an NFL record set by Lions WR Pat Studstill in 1966.

It seems the Lions have finally said just give Johnson the darn ball. NFL receivers, along with Olympic 100-meter sprinters and international soccer stars, are the acknowledged “divos” of professional sports. Yeah, I can hear many saying what about baseball and basketball players? Well, in my opinion they are not even close. Johnson is recognized by many as the best receiver in the NFL. Therefore, he has every right to join the NFL “divo” club of Max McGee (in Super Bowl I he violated Vince Lombardi’s curfew policy, but still caught two TD’s with a hang-over), Ter-

Also, Johnson’s current streak of four games with 140 or more yards tied the longest streak in NFL history by the Lions’ Cloyce Box spanning the 1952-53 seasons. He is the only player with four straight games with 140 or more yards in the same season. “I’m feel better that I did early in the season,” Johnson said, “and I seem to be getting more opportunities. That’s the main difference I see.”

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Added Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford: “Johnson’s

a heck of a player. Even when I missed him he still seems to be able to make a play on the ball. Yeah, he is the best receiver in the league.” Johnson’s 13 catches against the Colts set a new career high and are the secondmost receptions in a game in Lions history. He was one shy of the team record of 14 set by Herman Moore. His 171 receiving yards versus the Colts was his 29th career 100-yard receiving game. He is second only to Moore (34) for the most in team history. With 1,428 yards in 12 games (119.0 avg), he now has the most yards through 12 games since Alworth’s 1,428 in 1965. He is tied for the thirdmost receiving yards through 12 games in NFL history. While tied with Alworth, he is behind Charlie Hennigan with 1,541 in 1961 and Crazy Legs Hirsch with 1,495 in 1951 for the most receiving yards through 12 games. Johnson’s 119.0 yards per game average through 12 games is on pace to break both the Lions all-time single season record for receiving yards (Moore, 1,686 in 1995) and the NFL record for receiving yards in a season (Rice, 1848 in 1995). At 119.0 yards per game, he would finish the season at 1,904 yards. “I do not look at statistics,” Johnson said. “I just try to do whatever the team needs to win games. Nothing matters but this team being successful.”

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Henry Ford Health System unveils upgraded school-based health centers in Detroit, Warren Henry Ford Health System officially opened its newly renovated school-based health center at Fitzgerald High School in Warren, offering a more spacious clinic and upgraded medical equipment to the nearly 700 students it treats each year, many of whom have no other source of care. The renovation was made possible through a $500,000 grant given to Henry Ford’s School Based and Community Health Program (SBCHP) from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is the first-ever source of federal funding to support school-based health centers. A portion of the grant funding was also utilized in the seven Detroit schools and one Detroit youth center with Henry Ford school-based health centers to upgrade services and equipment. In all, Henry Ford’s school-based health centers log more than 15,000 visits for children and adolescents in Southeast Michigan each year. “The HRSA grant has allowed our School Based and Community Health Program to expand its work and make needed upgrades to our schoolbased health centers,” says Charles Barone, M.D., chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Henry Ford. “This will ensure healthier futures for the children and youth in our community who might not otherwise have access to care.” “The school based health center has provided many children and

families with access to medical services that may have gone unmet in the community. Our district values the partnership with Henry Ford Health System,” said Barbara VanSweden, superintendent of Fitzgerald Public Schools. “We are very grateful to the Fitzgerald Board of Education that had the vision 25 years ago to recognize the impact of quality health care on student achievement and the willingness of Henry Ford to support this vision.” Henry Ford began management of the school-based center in Fitzgerald High School in 2003. The center had not been renovated since it opened in 1989. As part of the renovation, Henry Ford was able to improve the 1,838 square-foot health center’s functionality, privacy and appearance by adding a third exam room and upgrading its two existing exam rooms. Heating and cooling systems were upgraded as well. The renovation, completed this fall, incorporated the use of low VOC emitting paints and flooring materials, promoting a healthy indoor air quality. The grant also provided funding to all of Henry Ford’s schoolbased health centers for new medical equipment, including exam tables with stirrups, audiometers and glucose meter/ cholesterol machines. The upgrades provide for more unified equipment and ensure the same level of care is offered across all Henry Ford SBCHP sites.

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Eugene Hawkins III 577 E. Walton Blvd Pontiac, MI 48340 Bus: 248-377-1776

Eric D Huffman Ins Agcy Inc Eric D Huffman 3031 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Bus: 313-875-3172

Dwight E V Jones C Knight Insurance Agcy Inc 29706 Grand River Ave Charlotte Knight Farmington Hills, MI 48336 7100 W Seven Mile Rd Bus: 248-476-0030 Detroit, MI 48221 Bus: 313-340-9000

John Little 23221 Plymouth Rd Detroit, MI 48239 Bus: 313-535-1100

Beverly Lochard 18601 15 Mile Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48035 Bus: 586-296-1616

Veronica R Murff 24360 Novi Rd Novi, MI 48375 Bus: 248-380-6446

Because of schoolbased health centers: • Children in some of the most vulnerable school districts have access to primary and preventive health care, including physical exams, immunizations, dental service, health education, testing and treatment for illnesses or injuries and mental health counseling. • Students have 23% higher standardized test scores, a 70% decrease in violence, and a 62% decrease in pregnancy after one year than schools without a schoolbased health center. The Henry Ford SBCHP model includes a board-certified pediatrician to direct the services and assure the most appropriate care, along with nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants and social workers provide health care and mental health services. The HRSA program awards funds made available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (section 4101(a)) to support expanded capacity of SBHCs and increase the availability, efficiency, and quality of care for children and adolescents. The funds are available for construction, renovation, and equipment needs.

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James H Martin Ins Agcy Inc James H Martin 13650 W. 8 Mile Rd Oak Park, MI 48237 Bus: 248-399-6260

Tony Massey 15 E Kirby St Detroit, MI 48202 Bus: 313-873-3334

Glenda McGuire Ins Agcy Inc Glenda McGuire 26600 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066 Bus: 586-771-4050

Teleese O Nobles 19145 Beech Daly Rd. Redford, MI 48240 Bus: 313-948-3900

Patricia Ouellette 3564 W Vernor Hwy Detroit, MI 48216 Bus: 313-554-1500

Shirley Redrick ChFC CLU CPCU Lisa L Rich 2140 Washtenaw Rd 4319 Metropolitan Pkwy Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Bus: 734-482-6570 Bus: 586-979-9700

Dolapo T Shodipo 22511 Telegraph Rd Southfield, MI 48033 Bus: 248-327-6745

Vev Tripp Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Vev Tripp 24530 Gratiot Ave Eastpointe, MI 48021 Bus: 586-772-7474

Kenya Wells 14346 E Jefferson Detroit, MI 48215 Bus: 313-822-KW4U

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Cosby announced as new CMO, Michigan Health Ministries of Ascension Health

The Michigan Health Ministries of Ascension Health will consolidate the Marketing, Public Relations and Communications functions under the leadership of one statewide leader. Janice Cosby has accepted the role of chief marketing officer for Michigan. The change is effective January 1, 2013.

Cosby has been asked to evaluate and address specific priorities to leverage Ascension’s footprint in the state and lay the groundwork for business growth from a state-wide perspective. Among the priorities will be developing a Michigan Market brand identity and leverage contracts resulting in significant cost savings

She brings long experience and leadership qualities to this important role. She has served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at St. John Providence for more than four years, previously was vice-president at McLaren Health System, and has expertise in systems thinking, strategic planning and execution.

Janice Cosby

across all ministries. The Marketing Leads at each Michigan ministry will have a direct reporting relationship to Cosby.

The Michigan Health Ministries of Ascension Health include Borgess Health, Genesys Health System, St. John Providence Health System, St. Joseph Health System and St. Mary’s of Michigan.

Pack a few healthy tips along with your passport when planning your next vacation By Karen Wintringham Vice President, Medicare Programs, Health Alliance Plan (HAP) Visiting grandkids or taking a cruise or a golfing trip are on the “to do” lists of many active retirees. A lot of Michigan seniors are “snowbirds” who travel to warm climates during the winter months. Others may finally have time to travel the globe. However, seniors have unique health needs to consider before they plan their next vacation. At the top of the list is knowing what their health insurance coverage includes if they are treated for an emergency in another state or country. If an individual gets the flu or breaks a bone, he or she will need to seek immediate help locally. Below are a few questions to consider: • Does your health insurance cover you when traveling in the U.S. and abroad, and are there any limits to how much care is covered? • Do you plan to be away from home for a couple of weeks or months? Be sure to schedule any medical treatment needed before you leave on the trip. • Do you need special arrangements to accommodate mobility limitations? Or dialysis? • Are you traveling to a different time zone? Remember to be mindful of time differences when taking prescription medicines. • Obtain a written and signed note from your doctor detailing the prescribed medicines you are taking with you.

• Do you have enough prescription medicine to last the entire trip? If not, will your health plan allow you to fill them where you are planning to travel? • Do you need to have any vaccinations before traveling to a foreign country? • What if you are in a foreign country and don’t speak the language? Will your health plan provide a translator to assist you in obtaining any medical care you may need? • Do you have a travel companion who can be your advocate to ensure you are getting all of your health needs met? Have you completed the required paperwork to allow the companion to speak on your behalf about medical treatment? Health Alliance Plan’s Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plan members have value-added emergency travel assistance if they become ill or injured while traveling 100 miles or more away from home, or in another country, free of charge. HAP is the first health plan in Michigan to partner with Assist America of Princeton, N.J., the premier provider of global emergency services through employee benefit plans, to provide services such as person-

al assistance with emergency medical evacuation, lost luggage and lost document assistance, referrals to qualified doctors and hospitals, language translators and more. Assist America does not replace HAP coverage. Members are covered for urgent and emergency care based on their HAP member contract. Today’s seniors are leading very active lifestyles. Often, they have done the research on their next travel destination, but they also need to be mindful for how to handle a medical emergency away from home. With a little advance planning, seniors, in particular, can have peace of mind knowing that they have done all the right things to protect themselves if they have a medical emergency. And if the senior’s plan doesn’t provide the services they need, now – until December 7 - is the time to consider other companies that do. Health Alliance Plan is a health plan with a Medicare contract. Karen Wintringham is vice president, Medicare Programs, and Health Alliance Plan. For more information visit www. hap.org/medicare or call 800-971-7878.

Greenwood takes the holiday stage Grammy Award-winning country superstar Lee Greenwood will take the stage to kick off the Holiday season at Wayne County Community College District’s (WCCCD) Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The Educational and Performing Arts Center is located on the WCCCD Downriver Campus at 21000 Northline Road in Taylor. Greenwood will celebrate the holidays with Christmas standards such as “White Christmas” and “Joy to the World.” Tickets are $38 and $45, and group rates also are available. Greenwood became a national institution with his widely loved “God Bless the USA,” which was

that works to educate the civilian public on how to recognize our deployed troops, fallen heroes, veterans, wounded warriors and military families.

Lee Greenwood voted the most recognizable patriotic song in the U.S., and with his naming as the Country Music Association’s Male Vocalist of the Year. He also is the national spokesperson for Operation Never Forgotten (ONF), an all-volunteer national nonprofit

WCCCD is proudly partnering with the Taylor VFW Post 4422 during Greenwood’s performance to collect non-perishable items such as jerky, gum, individually packaged wet wipes, detergent pods and bug spray for distribution to active duty service members. Collection boxes will be located in the theatre lobby. To purchase tickets or for more information please call the box office at (734) 374-3200 or visit www.wcccd.edu. Parking is available at no cost in the lots adjacent to the WCCCD Downriver Campus.

For every letter to Santa that is stamped and posted at one of our special Santa letterboxes, Macy’s will make a $1 donation to Make-A-Wish® up to $1,000,000. To learn more, visit macys.com/believe

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Holiday Appetizer Wreath

Yield: 16 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 32 Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dough rolls Optional: Roasted bell pepper strips, cherry tomato halves and fresh rosemary for garnish Preheat oven to 375°F.

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Reindogs

Yield: 20 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 to 3 minutes 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies Pretzel twists Mustard Ketchup Heat sausages according to package directions. Break a small pretzel twist in half. Stick a pretzel half into both sides of sausage to resemble antlers. Use 2 small drops of mustard for eyes and a small drop of ketchup for the nose.

oliday parties should be fun — so why not serve up some tasty appetizers with a creative seasonal twist that will be sure to spice up your gathering? These clever bites start with versatile party favorites Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies — and then the fun begins. Start off with an impressive — and edible — wreath for the centerpiece and serve with a cranberry-barbecue dip. Next, dress up your cocktail links with some delicious fare: simmer your Smokies in a zesty sauce; wrap them up in crispy bacon; make a splash with pineapple and edible flowers; dip and fry to make your own mini corn dogs; and turn them into tasty reindogs. With these fun-tastic appetizers, not only will you give guests plenty of food to eat, you’ll give them plenty to talk about. For more recipes to add merriment to your celebrations, visit www.hillshirefarm.com.

Pigs in Heaven

Yield: 20 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 1 package thick sliced bacon Preheat oven to 400°F. Open package of sausages and drain off any liquid. Cut each bacon slice into 3 to 4 pieces. Wrap each sausage with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Place on a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until bacon is browned.

Lit’l Luaus

Yield: 20 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies Canned pineapple (1 can) Edible flowers Heat sausages according to package directions. Cut 1 pineapple ring in half. Wrap two halves of pineapple around each sausage. Garnish with edible flowers.

Hand-Crafted Holidays

(Family Features) Plates of melt-in-your-mouth cookies; baskets of warm, spiced breads; tins of dark, creamy fudge…the holidays are full of delicious and inspired ways to share the spirit of the season. If you’re planning on making sweet holiday gifts this year, why not add an element of style by presenting your goodies in a hand-crafted holiday gift basket that’s easy to make and fun to give. “When you take the time to make a gift, the person receiving it feels special and your thoughtfulness really shows,” said Cheryl Indelicato, 3rd generation vintner and proprietor of HandCraft Artisan Collection Wines. “And, gift baskets like these can be made with simple, beautiful things you have around the house or are easy to find.” Here are some easy, festive ideas to get you started: ¾ Reuse decorative boxes, bags and baskets that you already have. Line them with colorful shredded paper, or even seasonal fabric, and add a handmade label. ¾ Package your sweet treats in holiday tins, simple wood or paper boxes, or even mason jars.

Lit’l Party Delights

Yield: 9 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 3/4 cup chili sauce 3/4 cup grape jelly 1 tablespoon red wine 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Open package of sausages and drain off liquid; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in medium saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until jelly is melted and mixture is smooth. Add sausages; heat 10 minutes or until hot.

Corn Doggies

Yield: 20 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 to 3 minutes 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix 2/3 cup flour 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk Vegetable oil for frying Preheat oil to 375°F. Open package of sausages and drain off any liquid. Insert wooden toothpick into tip of each sausage. Mix corn muffin mix, flour, egg and milk in a large bowl until well combined. Working quickly, dip 4 to 5 sausages in batter. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and batter is cooked in the center. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining sausages.

Open package of sausages and drain off liquid. Combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan; heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and hot. Unroll dough, separate at perforations, creating 4 rectangles. Press perforations to seal. With knife or pizza cutter cut each rectangle lengthwise into 8 strips, making a total of 32 strips. Wrap 1 strip of dough around each sausage. Place crescent-wrapped sausages with sides touching on ungreased cookie sheet or round baking stone in a circle, forming a wreath shape. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Carefully remove wreath onto serving platter, if desired. Garnish wreath with bell pepper strips to form a bow, and cherry tomato halves and rosemary sprigs for ornaments, if desired. Serve with cranberry-barbecue sauce.

¾ Add cheery finishing touches with colorful ribbons, holiday greenery, or pretty ornaments. This Pinot Noir gift basket idea is inspired by HandCraft Artisan Collection wines which include four distinctive California wines to enjoy while celebrating with friends and family. 1. Start with a bottle of Pinot Noir. This medium bodied wine is elegant, supple, smooth and balanced – delicious by itself or perfect with food. Gorgeous cherry, vanilla and strawberry aromas are followed by ripe black cherry, sweet spice, vanilla and chocolate flavors. The finish is soft and lingering with a perfect integration of structure, fruit and spice. 2. Next, make some delicious treats, such as: Pinot Noir Brownies (see recipe), white chocolate chip bar cookies, homemade caramels with sea salt, dulce de leche or caramel sauce. 3. For a beautiful presentation, tuck the wine and your wrapped treats into a metal tin or basket and add some holiday greenery. For more recipes and information about wine, visit www.handcraftwines.com or www.facebook.com/handcraftwines.

Pinot Noir Chocolate Brownies 2 3/4 1 1/2 2

Yields 16 to 20 brownies eggs 3/4 cup Ghirardelli sweet ground cocoa cup sugar 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking powder cup butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt tablespoons Handcraft Pinot Noir 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine eggs with sugar and vanilla; add butter and wine. Stir cocoa with flour, baking powder and salt. Combine with egg mixture; add nuts. Spread into greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Pinot Noir Icing 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate 4 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons HandCraft Pinot Noir Melt butter over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add chocolate, sugar and wine. Continue heating over low heat stirring often, until mixture is smooth – don’t let it boil. Spoon hot icing over fresh brownies and let stand for a minimum of an hour; 12 hours is best.

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Reflections By Steve Holsey

Love unrestricted

In one of his many great songs, the incomparable Luther Vandross said, “You can’t tell love what to do.” And a bit of bad grammar notwithstanding, the legendary Smokey Robinson sang the words, “Love don’t give no reason.” For the past three years actressrapper Eve has been going with a White British gentleman by the name of Maximillion Cooper. The name is appropriate because he is a millionaire. They are currently living together in London, England. Eve (Jeffers) has been getting flak from certain people Eve with Maximillion about the relationship. They say Cooper. things (via electronic media and otherwise) such as, “I can’t believe you go with a White man” and “How come you don’t like Black men anymore?” “I love Black men,” Eve has responded. “It just so happens that my heart went this way this time.” That’s telling it, and why do so many people have to be “all up in other people’s business” anyway? I have long believed that taking care of one’s own business is a full time job. YOU DO NOT have to be a rap/hip-hop enthusiast to appreciate the fact that Forbes magazine — the experts on such matters — after much research determined that Dr. Dre (Andre Young) belonged in the No. 1 spot on the publication’s list of the highest paid music stars.

NE-YO By Jason Donovan

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Some artists are “built to last.” While others come and go, they are in it for the long haul. Think of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Frankie Beverly and Chaka Khan to name a few members in this select group. Of the newer artists, among those who have what it takes for longevity are Beyoncé, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Hudson, Anthony Hamilton, Mariah Carey ... and Ne-Yo. It’s about talent, charisma, business acumen, performing skills, versatility, successful endeavors and being the kind of artist who doesn’t wear on people’s nerves. (Artists like Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne could be history a decade from now.) Right now Ne-Yo — born Shaffer Chimere Smith — is in the national Top 10 with his latest album, “R.E.D.,” which follows “Libra Scale,” “Year of the Gentleman” (possibly his greatest achievement, featuring such gems as “Stop This World” and “Nobody”), “Because of You” and “In My Own Words.” Ne-Yo, who is also a record producer and actor, was born in Camden, Arkansas, to an African-American/Chinese mother and an African-American father. After his parents went their separate ways, his mother moved the family to Las Vegas, Nevada, in hopes of finding better opportunities for herself and her children. (Most people think only of casinos and flashy nightlife when they hear the words “Las Vegas” when, in fact, there is a residential section of substantial size — regular neighborhoods, schools, retail businesses, etc.

The prolific record producer and highly skilled businessman has been instrumental in the careers of such superstars of hip-hop Dr. Dre as Eminem and Snoop Dogg (who are both slowly but surely toning down their excesses). Randy Jackson, the “American Idol” judge who returns to the popular star-making show on Jan. 16 for the start of its 11th season, is introducing the Randy Jackson Diamond Edition Guitar Collection. As for the new season, it will be interesting to see what happens with Jackson, country giant Keith Urban, R&B diva Mariah Carey and flamboyant rap star Nicki Minaj as judges. As has been widely reported, there is already Randy Jackson conflict between the ladies. And let’s face it, a lot of people enjoy that sort of thing. Rolling Stone, the music industry’s premier magazine, gathered a group of its editors, plus artists, producers and music journalists to determine “The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time.” Topping the list was the socially hardhitting “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, followed by the song that started it all, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang, and the rap-meets-techno “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force. TOMMY DAVIDSON, who shot to stardom as a regular on the groundbreaking early-to-mid’90s comedy series “In Living Color,” surprises people when he tells them that his first loves were music and singing.

Tommy Davidson

However, his brilliant comedic talent, gift for doing characters and impressions, and love of making people laugh won out. I recently finished reading the fascinating book “Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar” by Peter Benjaminson. If ever there was a story of triumph and tragedy, this is it. It also shows how dedicated true friends and fans can be. When Wells was being conquered by the ravages of cancer and was broke (she had lost her voice and was unable to work), many fellow recording artists offered financial assistance to help with the colossal medical bills plus living expenses. For example, Aretha Franklin contributed $15,000, Bruce Springsteen, $10,000, Diana Ross, $15,000, the Temptations, $5,000, Rod Stewart, $10,000, Berry Gordy, $25,000, and Anita Baker organized a fundraiser that brought in $10,000. Gordy also paid for the homegoing service. Here is something cute you probably didn’t know: The great George Benson made his first recording at the age of 10 — as “Little Georgie.” The song was titled “She Makes Me Mad.”

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In Las Vegas, while a student at the Las Vegas Academy, he joined an R&B group called Envy, and by this time he was calling himself “GoGo.” When that group came to the end of its road, rather than join another vocal group or band, he decided to focus on developing and marketing his compositions. Ne-Yo envisioned a solo career coming a bit later. That happened and he was signed by one of the industry giants, Columbia Records. That was the good news. The bad news was that the company, for whatever reason, decided against releasing his album even though it was recorded and “ready to go.” So, back to writing songs. Among those recorded songs he had composed were Faith Evans, Mario, B2K, Musiq and Mary J. Blige. In case you were wondering how Ne-Yo got his stage name, it was given to him by record producer Big D Evans, who believed that “NeYo sees music as Neo sees the Matrix.” (If you have seen — and understand — the “Matrix” movies, you will also understand that reference.) Evans called the ambitious artist “Ne-Yo” as a joke, but the name stuck. As stated previously, “Year of the Gentleman” just may be Ne-Yo’s best work, and just as people have wondered about the origins of his stage name, they are also curious about that album title. “To me, ‘Year of the Gentleman’ is all about a persona, a swag and a charm,” Ne-Yo expained at the time. “I made an assessment of the music business, and in my opinion, the essence of the gentleman is absent right now. “Everybody kinda looks the same, everybody’s kinda doing the same thing, everybody’s kinda rude and full of themselves. Whereas a gentleman is calm, courteous, kind, charming. “So that title basically represents me trying to lead by example, and showing these cats

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Movie premiere

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what it is to be a gentleman in this business.â&#x20AC;? What about his trademark hats? Some say the reason is a style statement, others maintain that it is because Ne-Yo, 33, has a receding hairline. Still others say it is both. The versatility of Ne-Yo was proven again in 2009 when he sang and danced a mesmerizing version of the standard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lover Come Back to Meâ&#x20AC;? at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, DC. It was during a tribute to one of that yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honorees, Barbra Streisand. Ne-Yo has appeared in a number of TV shows and films, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;CSI: NY,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Tails,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save the Last Dance 2,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;90210â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stomp the Yard.â&#x20AC;?

On Dec. 17 there will be a red carpet movie premiere presented by Renaissance Entertainment Experience. The movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out of Sight...Out of Mind,â&#x20AC;? written and directed by Willie J. Jones (pictured), is about a successful singer, Kelly Kay, whose life goes Willie J. Jones awry. The event, starting at 7:30 p.m., will take place at the Millenium Centre, 15600 J.L. Hudson Drive in Southfield. Tickets and information are available at the Millenium box office or by calling 248.443.8111 or 888.470.6966.

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Bill Withers

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Withers sings, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A man we passed just tried to stare me down, and when I looked at you, you looked at the ground. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who he is, but I think that you do.â&#x20AC;?

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MOVINGUP President and CEO of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Named Denise Brooks-Williams has been named as new president and chief executive officer for Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.

Sal Ciaramitaro, a pioneer of Eastern Market, dies at 90 Samuel (Sal) Ciaramitaro, of St. Clair Shores, operator of Ciaramitaro Bros. Produce in Historic Eastern Market, died Monday, Dec. 3, following a lengthy Illness. He was 90. Ciaramitaro began working in his family’s produce operation when he was eight years old assisting with sorting boxes and arranging produce. He grew up literally in Eastern Market and did everything he could to keep the area growing and thriving. After finishing St. Joseph High School just across the street from the market, he attended the University of Detroit where he majored in business. Ciaramitaro then enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the start of World War II and was stationed in the strategic area of Kodiac Island in Alaska near the Bering Straits between U.S. and Sal Ciaramitaro Russia. Following the end of the war Ciaramitaro returned to work in his family’s produce business, and affectionately became known as the “godfather of Eastern Market,” because he cared about people and always wanted to lend a helping hand,” according to Ed Deeb, chairman of Michigan Food and Beverage Assn., and co-founder of he Eastern Market Corporation who along with Sal worked to help revitalize Eastern Market when the area fell on hard times. “Shortly thereafter Sal met, fell in love and married his lovely wife Anna who was from St. Louis, Mo. The two

were also known as the “personalities” of Eastern Market.’ Anyone who walked into their building were welcomed with a big smile and immediately offered a cup of coffee. Their customers loved stopping by early each morning to pick up their produce, have a coffee and enjoyed the smiles and company of the Ciaramitaros,” Deeb said. Eastern Market fell on hard times following the war, which was also the advent of the modern supermarket, where shoppers could get all their needs in one store. To help revitalize the area and bring customers back to the market, Sal led a group of market vendors and retailers to then form the Eastern Market Merchants Association to get the attention of city officials to help out, Deeb said. “They began holding various events and promotions such as parades, gospelfests and special sales to attract people and get them back to the area.” Ciaramitaro was a board member of the Michigan Food and Beverage Assn., He also was an active member of American Legion, Post 570, and the Metro Detroit Produce Vendors. In 2008, MFBA presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He is survived by his wife Anna, two sons (Rev. Richard and Anthony) and daughter Grace along with several grandchildren.

UPSIDE Detroit Public Schools recognizes top suppliers at second annual 100 Top Supplier Conference Detroit Public Schools on Tuesday, Dec. 4, held its second annual 100 Top Supplier Conference, focusing on a theme of “Championing Change for Children.” “We value the support of our Top Suppliers during this transformational time in the district,” said Dr. Tracy Joshua, chief procurement and logistics officer. “This event is designed to recognize our top suppliers who have not only brought new ideas and innovations to the table, but who have also helped reduce our costs and partnered with us to ensure success for all of our students.” The following are the second annual Top Supplier Recognition Awards: PNC Bank was recognized for its Grow Up Great partnership, a science and arts program focused on pre-school children in Detroit Public Schools. The Lear Corporation was recognized for its innovative paid tutoring program aimed at raising student achievement and supporting successful transitions to high school. FedBid was recognized for providing its expertise in training the DPS Procurement & Logistics staff and establishing a quality bid system. Compuware was recognized for pro-

viding excellent IT services to meet DPS needs that went above and beyond what was required, and at no additional cost to DPS.

She begins her new position Feb. 4, 2013. Brooks-Williams was formerly president and chief executive officer of Bronson Battle Creek in Battle Creek since July, 2011. Bronson Battle Creek is a 218-bed hospital known nationally for patient safety offering full service outpatient and inpatient acute care. Prior to this time, Brooks-Williams was with Trinity Health from 2001 through 2011, where she was president and chief executive officer of Battle Creek Health System from April 2009 to June 2011, and earlier held other leadership positions with Trinity affiliate St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, including vice president of operations, ambulatory services, strategic business development, and physician network. Before her employment at Trinity Health, BrooksWilliams also held leadership positions at the

Cambium Learning was recognized for providing excellent services for students with disabilities, as well as reading and math programs. CareerStaff Unlimited, Inc. was recognized for serving DPS students with special needs. The Children’s Center was recognized for providing administration and direction to manage community-based organizations that deliver youth development, enrichment, family services, programmatic, instructional and afterschool activities. Statewide Disaster Restoration was recognized for responding to the district’s needs in regard to major disruptions and emergency repairs.

Denise Brooks-Williams Detroit Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Detroit. “Denise brings the talent and expertise that will help advance the excellent reputation Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital currently maintains in the Downriver area,” said Bob Riney, president and COO of Henry Ford Health System. “Denise comes to Henry Ford Health System with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in health care including operations, finance, new business development, marketing and program implemen-

Brooks-Williams graduated from University of Michigan with a master’s of Health Services Administration degree. She is immediate past president and board member for the National Association of Health Services Executives and member of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Health Management and Policy board. She has received numerous honors and awards including the 2010 Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine and was named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year by the national Association of Health Care Executives. Brooks-Williams replaces James Sexton who announced his retirement earlier this year after serving 10 years as president and CEO of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.

Hilfinger joins Michigan Economic Development Corporation as chief operating officer Gov. Rick Snyder recently announced chief regulatory officer and director of the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Steve Hilfinger is leaving his post to become chief operating officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). It was effective Dec. 10, 2012. Hilfinger will oversee several internal administrative functions and help drive best practices and operational effectiveness to support business growth and the creation of more and better jobs throughout Michigan. He will continue to play a key role in the state’s Economic Growth Executive Group. “Steve is a highly talented and experienced professional whose strong leadership has been instrumental in our efforts to reinvent Michigan,” said Snyder. “His

Michigan, including: Licensing and Regulatory, Office of Regulatory Reinvention, Michigan Administrative Hearing System, and Employment Security and Workplace Safety.

Steve Hilfinger extensive knowledge of the business and regulatory environment will be great additions to the MEDC team as we continue to transform our state into an innovative, customer-friendly business environment that works better for everyone.” As chief regulatory officer at LARA, Hilfinger had principal oversight of licensing and regulatory functions of the state of

Previously, he focused a 23-year legal career on corporate and securities law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions, debt and equity finance transactions, business formation and corporate governance, and general corporate and contract counseling. A partner at Foley and Lardner LLP in Detroit, his practice included representation of automotive suppliers and other manufacturers, medical device makers, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, and other publicly and privately held businesses.

Bradley Kirkland joins Fifth Third Bank Business Banking Division

Delta Dental was recognized for providing the best overall dental service for the district, as well as supporting a food program for low-income students. The Midnight Golf Program was recognized for promoting financial literacy, college preparation, and community activism.

tation. Her experiences and background at other health care organizations align well with the culture, size and structure of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.�”

Fifth Third Bank Eastern Michigan is pleased to announce the addition of Bradley C. Kirkland to the Business Banking Division. Bradley joins the team as a vice president and will serve as a relationship manager, reporting directly Mark Morrison, vice president and market manager/team lead. Bradley Kirkland comes to Fifth Third from Key Bank in Ann Arbor, most recently as a vice president in Business Banking. In his new role he will be responsible for developing and maintaining depository, credit

“We are very pleased to have Bradley on the Fifth Third team,” said Mark Morrison, vice president, Business Banking. “He is an excellent banker and active in his community. He has a promising future at the bank.”

Bradley Kirkland and non-credit relationships with companies with annual revenues of between $2 - $20MM in Shiawassee and Genesee Counties.

Kirkland received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He is an active member of the Kiwanis Club in Owosso and a member of the Economic Restructuring Committee for Owosso Main Street. He and his Amy live in Owosso.

The Ruth Ellis Center re-aligns staff to manage growing operations of residential programs and promoted two employees to manage the organization’s drop-in services and community collaborations. The Ruth Ellis Center is solely dedicated to serving homeless, at-risk and runaway youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ).

Jessie Fullenkamp Michelle Anderson The Ruth Ellis Center has appointed Michelle Anderson as the new director

“Our new and realigned staff is a reflection of the increased work the Ruth Ellis Center is conducting at our facilities and in the community,” said Laura Hughes, Ruth Ellis Center executive director.

“Our programs and expertise are in high demand, both by the youth we serve and the organizations with which we collaborate. Our team is now wellpositioned to deliver our one-of-a-kind services.” As director of residential programs, Anderson will be responsible for the operations of Ruth’s House, the Ruth Ellis Center’s full-time residential program that is a State of Michigan licensed Child Caring Institution. She will also manage the work the Center conducts with the Child Welfare System and the Detroit of Housing and Urban Develop-

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ment. Anderson has more than 12 years of experience in social work and previously held positions at Affirmations, the Visiting Nurse Association and Lutheran Adoption Services. Jessie Fullenkamp, who has been with the center for three years as program supervisor, is now the director of drop-in services. Fullenkamp has been instrumental in activating street and venue based outreach services, instituting the center’s community mental health contract, and implementing positive youth development and trauma-informed care.

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Directory of Religious Services To Be Listed Contact Linda Moragne, 963-5522, Ext. 242

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL

BAPTIST

Allen Temple AME

9:30AM & 11AM

4101 Helen Street

(313) 922-7492

Rev. Darren K. Penson

Greater Mt. Zion Baptist

10:45AM

15600 Evanston

(313) 839-9842

Pastor R. A. Hill

Baber Memorial AME

11AM

15045 Burt Rd.

(313) 255-9895

Rev. Larry L. Simmons

Greater New Light Baptist

11AM

8641 Linwood

(313) 894-2390

Dr. David W. Roquemore

Bethel AME

10:30AM

5050 St. Antoine

(313) 831-8810

Rev. David R. Jarrett

Greater New Mt. Moriah Baptist

7:45AM & 10:30AM

586 Owen

(313) 871-8025

Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers

Bethel AME (Ann Arbor)

7:45AM & 10:45AM

900 John A Woods Dr.

(734) 663-3800

Rev. Joseph Cousin

Greater Olivet Missionary Baptist Church

10AM & 11:30AM

20201 Southfield

(313) 592-4114

Rev. Clifford L. Jackson, III

Brown Chapel AME (Ypsilanti)

8AM & 11AM

1043 W. Michigan Ave

(734) 482-7050

Pastor Jerry Hatter

Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist

11AM

557 Benton St.

(313) 831-6466

Rev. Mark Gray

Community AME (Ecorse)

9:30AM &11AM

4010 17th Street

(313) 386-4340

Rev. Gilbert Morgan

Greater Ship of Zion Missionary Baptist

11AM

8440 Joy Rd.

(313) 933-7367

Rev. McKinley Graddick, Jr.

Ebenezer AME

7:30AM & 10:30AM

5151 W. Chicago

(313) 933-6943

Rev. Byron Moore

Greater St. John Baptist

10:45AM

7433 Northfield

(313) 895-7555

Pastor William Mebane II

Emmanuel Grace AME (formely Grace Chapel AME)

11AM

490 Conner Ave.

(313) 821-0181

Pastor Karen Jones Goodson

Greater Tree of Life Missionary Baptist

11AM

1761 Sheridan

(313) 925-1450

Rev. Latham Donald Sr.

Greater Quinn AME

11AM

13501 Rosa Parks Blvd.

(313) 867-8380

Rev. Daniel J. Reid

Hampton Memorial Missionary Baptist Church

8:30 AM & 11AM

15100 Fenkell St.

(313) 838-4447

Bishop Sidney L. Hampton II

Gregg Memorial AME

9AM

10120 Plymouth Rd.

(313) 491-1704

Dr. Charles Fontaine Macon

Hartford Memorial Baptist

7:30AM & 11AM

18700 James Couzens

(313) 861-1285

Dr. Charles G. Adams

Mitcham Chapel AME (Royal Oak)

10:45AM

4207 W. 14 Mile Rd.

(248) 356-5292

Rev. Barbara J. Anthony

Historic St. James M.B.C.

10AM

19400 Evergreen

(313) 534-3000

Rev. Argustus C. Williams

Mt. Calvary AME

11AM

1800 E. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 892-0042

Rev. Ernest L. Evans

Holy Cross Missionary Baptist

8AM & 11AM

6220 Linwood Ave.

(313) 894-1350

Rev. Lorenzo Edwards, Sr.

New St. James AME

11AM

9321 Rosa Parks Blvd

(313) 867-2851

Rev. Minnie Autry

Holy Hope Heritage Church Baptist

8AM & 10:45 AM

18641 Wyoming

(313) 861-5005

Dr. William Revely, Jr

Newman AME (Pontiac)

11AM

233 Bagley St.

(248) 332-2800

Rev. Alfred E. Johnson

Hopewell Missionary Baptist

10:45 AM

1831 Ewald Circle

(313) 883-0808

Rev. Ted R. Spencer Jr.

Oak Grove AME

8AM & 11AM

19801 Cherrylawn

(313) 341-8877

Rev. Dr. Robert Brumfield

House of Mercy

10AM

5203 St. Aubin

(313) 923-6395

Rev. Robert W. Wright, Jr.

Pleasant Valley AME (Belleville)

11AM

45620 Victoria Ave.

(313) 461-1303

Rev. Paul Mugala

Imani Missionary Baptist

11AM

13641 W. Eight Mile

(313) 341-9556

Rev. J.K. Jackson

Ruth Chapel AME

11AM

5353 Baldwin

(313) 267-9002

Rev. Diane Chappelle

Israel Baptist

10:45 AM

3748 E. Forest Ave.

(313) 922-2633

Rev. Edward L McCree Jr.

Saunders Memorial AME

11AM

3542 Pennsylvania

(313) 921-8111

Rev. Dwayne A. Gary

Jamison Temple Missionary Baptist

11 AM

12530 Mack Ave.

(313) 821-5958

Rev. Homer & Evang. Royal Jamison

Smith Chapel AME (Inkster)

11AM

3505 Walnut

(313) 561-2837

Rev. Dr. Cecilia Green-Bar

Jude Missionary Baptist

11AM

9036 Van Dyke

(313) 925-9330

Rev. Sylvester F. Harris, Sr.

St. Andrew AME

9:30AM & 11AM

12517 Linwood

(313) 868-3156

Rev. Kenneth Boyd

Kadesh Missionary Baptist

8AM & 11AM

20361 Plymouth Rd.

(313) 534-5382

Rev. Dr. Gregory L. Foster, Sr.

St. Luke AME

11AM

363 LaBelle

(313) 868-7707

Rev. Robert Addison Blake

King David M.B.C. of Detroit

11AM

18001 Sunset

(313) 891-4160

Pastor Sterling H. Brewer

St. Luke AME (Roseville)

11AM

17805 Oakdale Street

(586) 445-8350

Rev. Twylla B. Lucas

Leland Missionary Baptist

8AM & 11AM

22420 Fenkell Ave.

(313) 538-7077

Rev. C.A. Poe, Ph.D

St. John AME (River Rouge)

10:45 AM

505 Beechwood

(313) 386-2288

Rev. Gerald D. Cardwell

Liberty Temple Baptist Church

7:45AM & 10:45AM

17188 Greenfield

(313) 837-6331

Rev. Dr. Steve Bland, Jr.

St. Matthew AME

11 AM

9746 Petoskey

(313) 894-3633

Rev. Gloria Clark

Little Rock Baptist Church

11 AM

9000 Woodward Ave.

(313) 872-2900

Rev. Jim Holley

St. Paul AME (Detroit)

10 AM

2260 Hunt St.

(313) 567-9643

Rev. Andre L. Spivey

Macedonia Missionary Baptist (Pontiac)

7:30 AM & 10AM

512 Pearsall St.

(248) 335-2298

Rev. Terrance J. Gowdy

St. Paul AME (Southwest)

9:30AM & 11AM

579 S. Rademacher

(313) 843-8090

Rev. Jeffrey Baker

Mark’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist

11AM

15757 Wyoming

(313) 863-8090

Pastor J. Leonard Jones

St. Peter AME

10:45AM

948 Watling Blvd.

Rev. Kim Howard

Martin Evans Baptist Church

11:15AM

11025 Gratiot

(313) 526-0328

Rev. Thermon Bradfield, Pastor

St Stephen AME

10AM

6000 John E. Hunter Drive

(313) 895-4800

Dr. Michael A. Cousin

Messiah Baptist

10:45AM

8100 W. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 864-3337

Pastor Orville K. Littlejohn

Trinty AME

10:45AM

6516 16TH St.

(313) 897-4320

Rev. Dr. Alice Patterson

Metropolitan Baptist

10:45AM

13110 14th Street

(313) 869-6676

Rev. Dr. Charles Clark, Jr.

Vernon Chapel AME

11AM

18500 Norwood St.

(313) 893-5275

Rev. Larry James Bell

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist

11AM

4741-43 Iroquois

(313) 924-6090

Vinson Chapel AME (Clinton Twp.)

11AM

22435 Quinn Rd

(586) 792-2130

Rev. Arnita Traylor

Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist

11AM

7432 Oakland Ave.

(313) 872-4630

Visitor’s Chapel AME

10:45AM

4519 Magnolia Street

(313) 898-2510

Rev. Anita McCants

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

8944 Mack Ave

(313) 571-0041

Pastor Henry Crenshaw

Mt. Olive Baptist

10:45AM

9760 Woodward Ave.

(313) 871-5854

Rev. Harold H. Cadwell, Jr.

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist

8AM & 10AM

21150 Moross Rd.

(313) 884-6648

Pastor James Minnick

Mt. Valley Missionary Baptist

9:30AM & 11AM

14718 Fenkell

(313) 272-0428

Dr. E. C. Garrison Rev. Damon Pierson

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION

Rev. Marvin Youmans

Clinton Chapel AME Zion

11AM

3401 23rd Street

(313) 897-5866

Pastor Ronald L. Bailey

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist (Ecorse)

7:30AM & 10:50AM

3936 12th St.

(313) 383-1069

Greater St. Peters AME Zion

11AM

4400 Mt. Elliott

(313) 923-3161

Rev. Anthony Johnson

Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church

11AM

901 Melbourne

(313) 871-6509

Rev. Oscar A. E. Hayes

Lomax Temple AME Zion

8AM & 11AM

17441 Dequindre

(313) 893-1463

Rev. Brian Relford

New Bethel Baptist

7:30AM & 10:45AM

8430 C. L. Franklin Blvd.

(313) 894-5788

Rev. Robert Smith Jr.

Metropolitan AME Zion

11AM

17816 Woodward

(313) 869-5150

Rev. George A. Stewart

New Bethlehem Baptist

9:15AM & 10:45AM

19018 Hawthorne

(313) 366-1872

St. Paul AME Zion

10:30AM

11359 Dexter

(313) 933-1822

Rev. Eleazar Merriweather

New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist

11AM

3061 Ewald Circle

(313) 931-0559

St. Peter AME Zion

11AM

3056 Yemans

(313) 875-3877

Rev. Michael Nelson

New Birth Baptist Church

8AM & 11AM

27628 Avondale

(313) 563-1705

Rev. Joseph A. Stephens

John Wesley AME Zion (Southfield)

7:30AM & 10:45AM

28001 Evergreen

(248) 358-9307

Rev. Al Hamilton

New Calvary Baptist

10:30AM

3975 Concord St.

(313) 923-1600

Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors

New Faith Baptist Church

11:15AM

19961McIntyre

(313) 533-0679

Rev. McKinley A. Williams

New Greater Christ Baptist

11AM

13031 Charlevoix

(313) 331-2386

Rev. Dr. William O. Thompson

New Greater Oregon St. John

10.40AM

8010 Manor

(313) 931-1850

Rev. Robert L. Sykes

New Heritage Baptist

10:45AM

11226 E. Jefferson Ave.

(313) 837-4912

Rev. Jobe C. Hughley

APOSTOLIC

Rev. Arthur L. Turner

Abundant Life A.O.H. Church of God

11:30AM

437 S. Livernois

(313) 843-4339

Rev. Charles A. Bailey

New Jerusalem Temple Baptist

11AM

17330 Fenkell

(313) 836-8970

Rev. Lawrence J. London

Aimwell Apostolic Church

11:30AM

5632 Montclair

(313) 922-3591

Elder H. Seals

New Liberty Baptist Church

8AM & 11AM

2965 Meldrum

(313) 921-0118

Rev. Dr. Maurice Strimage, Jr., Pastor

Apostolic Church of God In Christ

11:15AM

5296 Tireman

(313) 894-2522

Rev. Gilbert Allen

New Life Community Church (Romulus)

11AM

35761 Van Born Rd

(734) 968-0105

Rev. Billy J. Hales

Apostolic Faith Temple

11AM

4735 W. Fort Street

(313) 843-3660

Bishop Lambert Gates

New Life MBC of Detroit

11AM

8300 Van Dyke

(313) 923-3111

Pastor Edison Ester, Jr.

Apostolic Temple

11:45AM

5201 French Rd.

(313) 826-6487

Bishop Derrick C. McKinney

New Light Baptist

10:45 AM

5240 W. Chicago

(313) 931-1111

Rev. Frederick L. Brown, Sr., Pastor

Bethel Christian Ministries (Oak Park)

12:30PM

13500 Oak Park Blvd.

(248) 424-5584

Bishop Donald E. Burwell

New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist

11AM

13100 Woodward Ave.

(313) 869-0190

Rev. Dr. Jerome Kirby

Bethel Church of the Apostolic Faith

11AM

3381 Mack Ave.

(313) 579-2765

Elder John M. Lucas

New Mt. Pleasant Baptist

11AM

2127 East Canfield

(313) 831-4669

Rev. Willie Smith

Bethlehem Temple

11AM

16238 Joy Road

(313) 273-5699

Elder Samuel Hemmingway

New Mt. Vernon Baptist

11AM

521 Meadowbrook

(313) 331-6146

Rev. Dr. Edward R. Knox

Bethlehem Temple Church of Detroit

12 Noon

5594 Pennsylvania St.

(313) 923-4860

Pastor Brenda Waller

New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist

10:45 AM

2201 Elmhurst

(313) 868-7240

Rev. Jimmie T. Wafer

Calvary Apostolic Ministries (Southfield)

11:30AM

18347 W. McNichols

(313) 541-8728

Elder William E. Watson II

New Prospect Missionary Baptist

7:30AM & 11AM

6330 Pembroke

(313) 341-4883

Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson

Christ Temple Apostolic Church (Westland)

11:15AM

29124 Eton St.

(734) 326-3833

District Elder Luke A. McClendon

New Providence Baptist

8AM & 11AM

18211 Plymouth

(313) 837-0818

Rev. Everett N. Jennings

Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Inc.

11:30AM

3907 30th Street

(313) 897-6132

Bishop James Garrett

New Resurrection Missionary Baptist

11AM

7718 W. McNichols

(313) 862-3466

Rev. Arthur Caldwell III

Christ Temple, City of Refuge (Inkster)

12 Noon

27741 Carlysle

(313) 278-8282

Elder L. C. Barnes, Jr.

New Salem Baptist

11AM

2222 Illinois St.

(313) 833-0640

Rev. Kevin H. Johnson, Pastor

Clinton Street Greater Bethlehem Temple

12 Noon

2900 W. Chicago Blvd.

(313) 361-1110

Bishop Shedrick L. Clark, Sr.

New St. Mark Baptist

7:30AM & 10AM

24331 W. 8 Mile Rd.

(313) 541-3846

Rev. Larry Smith

Corinthian Apostolic Faith

11AM

19638 Plymouth Rd.

(313) 836-0380

Elder Benjamin S. Hoke, Sr.

New St. Paul Baptist

10:45AM

2101 Lakewood

(313) 824-2060

Rev. Tolan J. Morgan

Deliverance Temple of Faith Ministries

11AM

9600 Woodlawn

(313) 923-3545

Elder Gary R. Gay, Sr.

New St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist

11AM

1600 Pingree

(313) 871-6969

Rev. Walter K. Cheeks

Faith Reconciliation Tabernacle Center Inc.

11AM

16599 Meyers

(313) 345-3849

Pastor Ray Johnson

Northwest Unity Missionary

11AM

8345 Ellsworth

(313) 863-8820

Rev. Dr. Oscar W. King III

Family Worship Center (Ecorse)

9:30AM & 11AM

4411 Fifth Street

(313) 381-9860

Pastor Tommy L. Lyons

Oasis of Hope

10AM

933 W. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 891-2645

Pastor Claude Allen May

First United Church of Jesus Christ

11:30AM

8061 Joy Rd.

(313) 834-8811

Bishop Cleven L. Jones, Sr.

Overcomers Evangel Missionary Baptist

11AM

20045 James Couzens Hwy. (313) 861-9144

Rev. C. Kenneth Dexter

Grace Christian Church

11AM & 7PM

16001 W. 7 Mile Rd.

(313) 272-6111

Elder Billy Owens

Peace Missionary Baptist

10:30AM

13450 Goddard

(313) 368-2304

Rev. David L. Jefferson, Sr.

Greater Christ Temple (Ferndale)

11:30AM

210 Hilton Rd.

(248) 414-3700

Presiding Bishop Carl E. Holland

Pilgrim Star Missionary Baptist Church

12 Noon

5619 14th Street

(313) 361-2542

Pastor Billy Hall

Greater Grace Temple

7:30AM & 11AM

23500 W. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 543-6000

Bishop Charles Haywood Ellis III

Pine Grove Baptist

10:45AM

1833 S. Electric

(313) 381-7882

Rev. Debirley Porter

Greater Grace Temple O.G.H.M. (Taylor)

11AM

24111 Koths

(313) 295-4472

Suff. Bishop Gary Harper

Pleasant Grove MBC

8AM & 10:45AM

13651 Dequindre

(313) 868-8144

Pastor Louis Forsythe II

Greater Second Ebenezer Apostolic Faith

11:45 AM

14118 Rosa Parks Blvd.

(313) 869-7783

Pastor O.B. Mahone, Jr.

Holy Temple

11:30 AM

8590 Esper Blvd

(313) 416-2166

Pastor Pamela Dixon

Renaissance Baptist 10:30AM 1045 East Grand Blvd. (313) 922-7287

Rev. Edwin H. Holmes, Pastor Rev. Dale Weathers, Assoc. Pastor

Immanuel House of Prayer

11AM

147 E. Grand Blvd.

(313) 567-1871

Bishop Thomas L. Johnson, Sr.

Rosedale Park Baptist

10AM

14179 Evergreen

(313) 538-1180

Rev. Haman Cross, Jr.

Independent Apostolic Assembly

10:30AM & 6:30PM

16111 W. Eight Mile

(313) 838-0456

Bishop Charles C. McRae III

Russell Street Baptist

11AM

8700 Chrysler Fwy. Dr.

(313) 875-1615

Rev. Dee M. Coleman

Jesus Christ Apostolic

11:30AM

13341 Gratiot

(313) 371-8611

Pastor M. L. Jennings

Samaritan Missionary Baptist

10AM

8806 Mack Ave.

(313) 571-9797

Rev. Robert E. Starghill, Sr.

Mt. Sinai House of Prayer

11:30AM & 7PM

6462 Van Dyke

(313) 925-7050

Bishop Samuel Moore

Second Baptist Church of Detroit

8AM & 10:30AM

441 Monroe Street

(313) 961-0920

Rev. Kevin M. Turman

New Greater Bethlehem Temple Community

11:30AM

3763 16th Street

(313) 386-3055

Elder Anthony V. Price

Shady Grove Baptist

11 AM

2741 McDougall

(313) 923-1393

Pastor Roger Carson, Jr.

New Liberty Apostolic Faith

11:30AM

8425 Fenkell Ave.

(313) 342-2423

Bishop G.M. Boone D.D.

Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church

11:30AM

12728 Grand River

(313) 491-3190

Dr. Charles E. Marshall Sr.

New Life Assembly (Southfield)

12:30PM

27800 Southfield Rd.

(248) 851-3189

Elder Ronald B. Dalton

Springhill Missionary Baptist

7:45AM & 11AM

21900 Middlebelt Rd.

(248) 306-5450

Rev. Ronald Garfield Arthur

New Mt. Olives Apostolic Faith

11:30AM

2676 Hendrie

(313) 337-2027

Dr. Jeffrey I. Harris

St. Bartholomew - St Rita

Sat. 4PM | Sun. 9AM &11AM

2291 E. Outer Drive

(313) 892-1446

Rev. Ronald A. Borg

Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ (Eastpointe)

11:15AM

16226 E. Nine Mile

(586) 772-2336

Pastor Keith L. Spiller, Sr.

St. James Missionary Baptist

10AM

9912 Kercheval

(313) 822-9322

Pastor Karl Reid

Pentecostal Temple

11:30AM

750 Alter Rd.

(313) 824-8437

Bishop Dr. Charles M. Laster

St. Luke of Detroit

11:30AM

11832 Petoskey

(313) 912-6270

Bishop Chris C. Gardner III

Solomon’s Cathedral C.O.O.L.J. of the Apostolic Faith Inc.

11AM

19538 Schoolcraft

(313) 273-2992

Bishop Anthony David Crawford

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist

8AM & 11AM

13500 Wyoming

(313) 933-3722

Rev. David L. Lewis

St. Paul Apostolic Temple

11AM

17400 Manderson

(313) 861-2784

Bishop Benjamin S. Hoke

St Missionary Baptist Church

10AM

9212 Kercheval

(313) 372-5426

Rev David L. Brown

True Light Temple

11AM

8730 Harper

(313) 922-4500

Elder Michael Mitchell

St. Phillip’s Baptist MBC

9:30AM & 11:30AM

7307 Livernois

(313) 894-8123

Rev. Alvin D. Hodges, Sr.

True Worship Church

11AM

803 Cottrell

(313) 834-1697

Pastor Lovell Cannon Jr.

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist

8AM & 11AM

2080 W. Grand Blvd.

(313) 898-3325

Rev Nathan Johnson

Unity Temple of the Apostolic Faith

11AM

17376 Wyoming Ave.

(313) 862-3700

Pastor Steven Staten

Temple of Faith Baptist

10:45AM

14834 Coram Ave.

(313) 526-1400

Rev. Alan J. Jones

Word of Life Temple of Jesus Christ

11AM

19391 Conant

(313) 368-8630

Bishop Carl Noble, Sr., Pastor

Tennessee Missianary Baptist

11AM

2100 Fischer

(313) 823-4850

Rev. Milbrun L. Pearson, II

Zion Hill Church (Berkley)

12:15AM

3688 Twelve Mile Rd.

(248) 548-9466

Pastor Clarence Hawkins III

Thankful Missionary Baptist Church

11AM

2449 Carpenter St.

(313) 365-5519

Rev. Charles Hubbert

The Calvary Baptist Church

7:45AM & 10:45AM

1000 Robert Bradby Drive

(313) 567-4575

Rev. Lawrence T. Foster

Third Baptist Church

11AM

582 East Ferry

(313) 874-4133

Rev. Fred L. Gilbert

BAPTIST

Third New Hope Baptist Church

8AM/10AM & 12Noon

12850 Plymouth Rd.

(313) 491-7890

E. L. Branch, Senior Pastor

Aijalon Baptist

10:45AM

6419 Beechwood

(313) 895-7283

Rev. Dr. Curtis C. Williams

Triumph Missionary Baptist Church

8AM/9:30AM/11AM

2550 S. Liddesdale

(313) 386-8044

Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Jr.

Bethany Baptist Church

11AM

15122 W. Chicago Blvd.

(313) 836-7667

Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Bullock, Jr.

True Light Missionary Baptist

11AM

2504 Beniteau

(313) 822-3170

Rev. Alton M. Reid

Bethel Baptist Church East

7:30AM & 10:45AM

5715-33 Holcomb

(313) 923-3060

Dr. Michael Andrew Owens

True Love Missionary Baptist Church

7AM & 11:15AM

8200 Tireman

(313) 931-1177

Rev. Herbert B. Robinson, Jr.

Bethesda Missionary

10:15AM

8801 David St.

(313) 571-0095

Pastor Edward Holly

Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

1840 Midland

(313) 868-2659

Rev. Floyd A. Davis

Beulah Missionary Baptist (Westland)

10AM

5651 Middlebelt

(734) 595-6146

Rev. Kenneth C. Pierce

Union Baptist

11:30AM

1754 E. Grand Blvd.

(313) 922-2557

Rev. Patrick L. Franklin

Central Institutional M.B.C

10:45AM

15170 Archdale

(313) 836-2933

Vacant

Union Grace Missionary Baptist

10:30AM

2550 W. Grand Blvd.

(313) 894-2500

Rev. Reginald E. Smith

Chapel Hill Baptist

7:45AM & 10:45AM

5000 Joy Road

(313) 931-6805

Rev. Dr. R. LaMont Smith II

Union Second Baptist (River Rouge)

10:45AM

459 Beechwood St.

(313) 383-5559

Rev. Kenneth L. Brown

Christ Cathedral Baptist

11AM

6115 Hartford

(313) 895-1999

Rev. George R. Williams, Jr.

United Missionary Baptist (Pontiac)

11AM

471 S. Boulevard

(248) 332-8917

Pastor Wardell Milton

Christ Reformed Baptist

11 AM

13576 Lesure

(313) 836-8507

Rev. Willie Williams

United Prayer Temple Baptist Church

11AM

15003 Fairfield

(313) 342-4011

Rev. Anthony L. Caudle, Sr.

Christian Chapel Community Baptist

11:30AM

22930 Chippewa

(248) 624-7675

Rev. George B. Glass, Jr.

Victory Fellowship Baptist Church

10:15AM

17401 East Warren Ave.

(313) 886-3541

Rev. Darryl S. Gaddy Sr.

Christ’s Mission Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

3712 Preston

(313) 579-9590

Rev. Howard R. Ramsey

Warren Ave. Missionary Baptist

7:30AM & 10:30AM

1042-44 East Warren Ave.

(313) 831-5990

Rev. Bernard Smith

Christland Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

12833 Puritan

(313) 341-0366

Rev. Allen O. Langford

Williams Chapel Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

3100 Elmwood

(313) 579-0875

Rev. James C. Jones

Church of God Baptist

11 AM

12000 Grand River

(313) 834-1265

Rev. Clifford D. Burrell, M. DIV.

Wings of Love Baptist

10:45AM

17133 John R.

(313) 867-7411

Rev. Alvin E. Jackson

Church of the New Covenant Baptist

10:45AM

3426 Puritan Ave.

(313) 864-6480

Rev. Brian Martin Ellison

Zion Hope Missionary Baptist

7:30AM & 10:45AM

4800 Van Dyke

(313) 921-3967

Rev. Curtis R. Grant Jr.

Church of Our Faith

10:45AM

2561 Beniteau

(313) 821-3627

Rev. William Anderson

Zion Hill Baptist Church

11AM

12017 Dickerson

Church of Our Father MBC

8AM & 10:45AM

5333 E. 7 Mile

(313) 891-7626

Rev. Bernard Byles

Zion Progress Baptist

11:00 AM

Conventional Missionary Baptist

11AM

2255 Seminole

(313) 922-4010

Pastor Roderick L. Richardson

Corinthian BC (Hamtramck)

8AM & 10:45AM

1725 Caniff Street

(313) 868-7664

Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Jordan

Cosmopolitan Baptist

10:30AM

17131 St. Aubin

(313) 893-6163

Pastor Senoise Clemons, Jr.

Dexter Avenue Baptist MBC

7:45AM & 10:45AM

13500 Dexter

(313) 869-4878

El Bethel Missionary MBC

8AM, 10AM & 12NOON

25295 Grand River

(313) 532-7897

Lawrence C. Glass, Jr., Pastor

Christ the King

10AM

20800 Grand River

(313) 532-1211

Rev. Victor Clore

Elim Baptist

11 AM

19333 Lahser Rd.

(313) 533-7285

Rev. Charles D. Oliver

Church of the Madonna

9AM

1125 Oakman Blvd.

(313) 868-4308

Msgr. Michael Le Fevre

El-Shaddai Missionary Baptist (Ferndale)

8AM & 11AM

928 E. 10 Mile

(248) 548-5683

Rev. Benny Holmes

Corpus Christi

9 AM

16000 Pembroke

(313) 272-0990

Rev. Donald Archambault

Elyton Missionary Baptist

8AM & 10:45AM

8903 St. Cyril

(313) 921-4072

Rev. John D. Kelly

GESU Catholic Church

5PM Sat & 8 & 10:30AM Sun.

17180 Oak Drive

(313) 862-4400

Rev. R. Scullin, S.J.

7835 E. Layfayette

(313) 372-3987 (313) 331-8244

Rev. Dan Flowers Rev. Dr. Allyson Abrams

CATHOLIC

Emmanuel MBC

11AM

13230 W. McNichols

(313) 927-2627

Rev. Frederick Lee Brown, Sr.

Good Shepherd Catholic

10AM

1265 Parkview

(313) 822-1262

Fr. Michael NKachukwu

First Baptist S.W.

8AM & 11AM

7642 Gould @ Crossley

(313) 841-4866

Rev. Garrund Woolridge

Martyrs of Uganda

11AM-Sat. 9AM

7601 Rosa Parks Blvd.

(313) 896-2335

Fr. Tyrone Robinson

First Baptist World Changers Int’l. Min.

11AM

22575 W. Eight Mile Rd.

(313) 255-0212

Pastor Lennell D. Caldwell

Our Lady of Good Counsel

Sun. 9:30AM - Sat. 4PM

17142 Rowe St.

(313) 372-1698

Rev. Robert J. Kotlarz

First Greater St. Paul Baptist

8AM & 10:45AM

15325 Gratiot Avenue

(313) 839-4000

Dr. Ricardo Bartlett, Sr.

Presentation/Our Lady of Victory

10:30AM

19760 Meyers Rd.

(313) 342-1333

Rev. Hubert Sanders

First Baptist Institutional

10AM

17101 W. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 835-5477

Rev. Ryan Johnson

Sacred Heart of Jesus

8AM /10AM

3451 Rivard St.

(313) 831-1356

Rev. Norman P. Thomas

First Missionary Baptist (Ecorse)

7:30AM &10:45AM

3837 15th Street

(313) 381-2700

Rev. Alfred L. Davis Jr.

St. Aloysius Church

11:30AM - Sat. 4PM

1234 Washington Blvd.

(313) 237-5810

Fr. Mark Soehner, O.F.M.

First Progressive Missionary Baptist

9:20AM & 11AM

10103 Gratiot

(313) 925-9377

Dr. R. W. McClendon

St. Augustine and St. Monica

10AM

4151 Seminole Street

(313) 921-4107

Rev. Daniel Trapp

First Union Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

5510 St. Aubin

(313) 571-3043

Rev. Frank J. Knolton

St. Cecilia

8:30AM & 10AM

10400 Stoepel

(313) 933-6788

Fr. Theodore Parker

Flowery Mount Baptist

11:15AM

13603 Linwood

(313) 869-2567

Rev. Daniel Moore

St. Gerard

8AM /11AM/4PM Sat.

19800 Pembroke

(313) 537-5770

Rev. Donald Archambault

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist (Westland)

8AM & 10AM

29066 Eton St.

(734) 721-2557

Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth

St. Gregory The Great

11AM

15031 Dexter

(313) 861-0363

Msgr. Michael Le Fevre

God’s House of Prayer Baptist

11AM & 4PM

3606 25th St.

(313) 894-6739

Rev. Michael L. Townsell

St. Luke

11:30 AM - Sat. 4PM

8017 Ohio Ave.

(313) 935-6161

Fr. Tyrone Robinson

Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist

10:45AM

20915 Evergreen Rd.

(248) 353-4368

Rev. Dr. Herbert G. Ford

St. Matthew

10 AM - Sat. 4:30PM

6021 Whittier

(313) 884-4470

Rev. Duane R. Novelly

Great Commission Baptist

11AM

19250 Riverview

(313) 255-7995

Rev. Al Bufkin

St. Patrick

9:30AM

58 Parsons St.

(313) 833-0857

Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM

Greater Burnette Baptist

8AM & 10:30AM & 6PM 16801 Schoolcraft

(313) 837-0032

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Caldwell

St. Raymond Church

Sun. 11AM - Sat. 4:30PM

20103 Joann St.

(313) 577-0525

Fr. Robert Kotlavz

Greater Christ Baptist

8AM & 10:45AM

3544 Iroquois

(313) 924-6900

Rev. James C. Perkins

St. Rita

9AM & 11:30AM

1000 E. State Fair

(313) 366-2340

Fr. Tim Kane

Greater Concord Missionary Baptist

9:30AM & 11AM

4500 East Davison Rd.

(313) 891-6800

Dr. Cullian W. Hill, Pastor

St. Peter Claver Catholic Community

10AM Sun.

13305 Grove Ave.

(313) 342-5292

Rev. James O’Reilly, S.J.

Greater Ephesian Baptist

10:45AM

9403 Oakland

(313) 867-3889

Rev. Jerry Lee James

Sts. Peter & Paul (Jesuit)

11AM & 7:35 PM

438 St. Antoine

(313) 961-8077

Fr. Carl A. Bonk

Greater Macedonia Baptist

10:45AM

8200 Mack Ave.

(313) 923-5588

Rev. Wallace Bell

St. Suzanne/Our Lady Gate of Heaven

Sat. 5:30PM - Sun. 9AM

19321 W. Chicago

(313) 838-6780

Fr. Robert McCabe

Greater Mt. View Missionary Baptist

11AM

4211 Mt. Elliott

(313) 924-2500

Pastor Edward Smith

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Renaissance Christian Church

10:30AM

18101 James Couzens

(313) 341-7025

Rev. Antonio Harlan

Action Outreach Church

10AM & 11:30AM

12908 W. 7 Mile Rd.

(313) 345-3016

A.C. Goodman, Pastor

Serenity Christian Church

11AM

5801 E. 7 Mile

(313) 892-3550

Rev. John C. Harvey

Almighty God Missionary Tabernacle

10:30AM

2708 Joseph Campau

(313) 921-0848

Rev. Dr. Minnie L. Lacy

Bible Standard Church of God

11AM

9600 Woodlawn

(313) 921-9741

Rev. Samuel Oree

Body of Christ International

11AM

11780 Ohio

(313) 491-2102

Bishop Kenneth L. Tate

Body of Christ Community of Faith

10:30AM

18100 Meyers Rd.

(313) 345-9106

Rev. Benjamin Prince

Bride Of Christ

11AM

12400 Kelly

(313) 371-3236

Rev. Bill McCullum

Calvary Church of Jesus Christ

11:15AM

6318 Varney

(313) 922-3877

Pastor L.C. Gray

Canton Christian Fellowship

8AM & 10:30AM

8775 Ronda Drive

(734) 404-2408

David Washington, Jr.

Cathedral of Faith

10:30AM

13925 Burt Rd.

(313) 533-9673

Rev. Lee A. Jackson

Cathedral of Hope

11AM

17561 Jos. Campau

(313) 366-4234

Rev. Robert Thomas, Sr.

Christ Covenant Church

9:30AM & 11:30AM

10213 Hamilton Ave.

(313) 883-2203

Rev. Authur L. Gooden

Church of Universal Truth

11:30AM

13038 E. McNichols

(313) 371-4839

Rev. Adrian Harris

Community Church of Christ

11AM

11811 Gratiot Ave.

(313) 839-7268

Pastor R. A. Cranford

Craig Memorial Tabernacle

10:45AM

14201 Puritan

(313) 838-4882

Rev. James L. Craig II

Deeper Life Gospel Center (Redford)

11AM

20601 Beech Daly

(313) 794-0975

Rev. Wade A. Bell, Sr.

Deliverance Center

10AM

340 West Grand Blvd.

(313) 297-7773

Bishop Gregg A. Booker

Dove Christian Center Church

11AM

4660 Military

(313) 361-Dove

Pastors Lucell & Marcella Trammer

Eastside Church of God (Sanctified)

11:30AM

2900 Gratiot Ave.

(313) 567-7822

Bishop William K. Lane D.D.

Family Victory Fellowship Church (Southfield)

8AM & 11AM

19421 W. 10 Mile Rd

(248) 354-1990

Pastor Larry T. Jordan

Fellowship Chapel, U.C.C.

9:30 AM

7707 W. Outer Drive

(313) 347-2820

Rev. Wendell Anthony

Full Truth Fellowship Church

11:30AM

4458 Joy Rd.

(313) 896-0233

Rev. Darlene C.A. Franklin

Grace Out-Reach Ministry

10:30AM

15251 Harper

(313) 885-1927

Bishop J. Ward, Jr.

Greater Heritage of Christ Church

11:30 AM

19471 James Couzen

Rev. Tracy Lamont Bell

Greater Life Christian (Pontiac)

10AM

65 E. Huron

(313) 334-1166

Eld. Ellington L. Ellis, Senior Pastor

Hill’s Chapel

11:30AM

6100 Linwood

(313) 896-9460

Rev. V. Broadnax

Interfaith Church

11AM

1923 23rd Street

(810) 985-5555

Rev. Link Howard III

Lighthouse Cathedral

10:30AM & 12Noon

15940 Puritan Ave

(313) 273-1110

Bishop Charlie H. Green

Metropolitan Temple

11AM

20099 Fenkell

(313) 533-8063

Rev. Byron Ammons

New Birth Church of Christ

11AM

8021 Linwood

(313) 897-1531

Rev. Keith Cooper

New Foundation Christian Ctr.

11AM

7759 Fenkell

(313) 862-0657

Pastor Marshall Hall

New Galilee Spiritual Church

11AM

8025 Harper St.

(313) 571-2108

Bishop M. J. Moore Sr.

New Life! Christian Ministries, Inc.

10:30AM

2415 W. Forest Ave.

(313) 894-9394

Pastor Jacquelyn L. Rhodes

New Testament Worship Center

11:15AM

14451 Burt Rd.

(313) 592-8134

Pastors Samuel & Sarah Davis

Perfecting the Saints of God Church

11:30AM

13803 Newbern

(313) 368-8973

Bishop W.E. Hollowell

Puritan Street Church of Christ

11:15AM

19451 Conant

(313) 893-2197

Pastor Mary R. Ealy

Restoration Christian Fellowship

10AM

22575 W. 8 Mile Rd.

(313) 255-0212

Pastor Paul Bersche

Restoration International Christian Ministries

4PM

18140 Cornell Rd.

(248) 352-9256

Rev. Dr. Ronald F. Turner

Right Spirit Christian Church

10AM

16250 Northland Dr.

(313) 837-7510

Rev. Jacquelyn Willis

Shekinah Tabernacle Gospel Church

10AM

16900 W. Chicago

(313) 835-0283

Elder Risarg “Reggie” Huff

CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Carter Metropolitan CME

10:45AM

1510-12 W. Grand Blvd.

(313) 895-6744

Rev. Dr. Faith A. Allen

Central CME

11AM

7600 Tireman

(313) 931-0592

Rev. Patricia Havis

Coggins Memorial CME

11AM

4900 Hurlbut

Rev. Donte Townsend

Grace CME

10:45AM

642 W. McNichols

(313) 862-4774

Rev. Dr. Barbara Delaney

Greater New Bethany CME (Romulus)

11AM

35757 Vinewood

(313) 326-0210

Rev. Christopher Hale

Hamlett Temple CME

11AM

13600 Wyoming

Rev. Dr. Robert Holt

Isom Memorial CME (Belleville)

11:15AM

23612 Sumpter Rd.

(734) 461-2200

Rev. Prince Albert Williams

Missionary Temple CME

11AM

18134 Lumpkin

(313) 893-2685

Rev. Eugene Warford

Peace CME

11AM

4613 Chene

(313) 832-5929

Rosebrough/Bunton CME

11AM

15001 Quincy

(313) 341-0524

Rev. Fred Moore Jr.

St. John’s CME

10:30AM

8715 Woodward Ave.

(313) 872-5663

Rev. Joseph Gordon

Womack Temple CME (Inkster)

11AM

28445 Cherry St.

(734) 326-4822

Rev. Tyson Kelly

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Conant Gardens

11AM

18460 Conant

(313) 893-2438

John H. Mayberry, Jr.

Holy Redeemer Church of Christ

12NOON & 3PM

7145 Harper

(313) 342-7628

Bishop J. Hatcher

New Cameron Ave. Church of Christ

11AM & 6PM

7825 Cameron

(313) 875-8132

Lucky Dawson, Minister

Northwest Church of Christ

11AM

5151 Oakman Blvd.

(313) 834-0562

Patrick Medlock/Stanley Daniel

Westside Church of Christ

11AM & 5PM

6025 Woodrow

(313) 898-6121

Jerrold D. Mcullough, Minister

Wyoming Church of Christ

9:15AM/10:30AM & 6PM 20131 Wyoming

(313) 345-6780

Dallas A. Walker Jr., Minster

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST All God’s People Ministries

11AM

7013 E. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 492-5009

Apostle W. J. Rideout III - Sr., Pastor

Anderson Memorial C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

17860 Jos. Campau

(313) 366-1407

Supt. Charles J. Johnson III

Bailey Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11:15AM

5370 McKinley Ave.

(313) 898-7996

Elder Randall L. Greenwood

Calvary C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

15025 Fenkell

(313) 836-6939

Elder David L. Wells

Christian Gospel Center

11:30AM

19901 Kentucky

(313) 345-9160

Rev. Marcus R. Ways

Conquerors of Faith Ministries COGIC

11AM

13100 Puritan

(313) 862-5467

Pastor S.A. Moore

Covenant Missionary Temple (Roseville)

9:30AM & Sun. 11AM

28491 Utica Rd.

(810) 776-9235

Elder Jay L. Burns

East Grand Blvd. C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

1432 East Grand Blvd.

(313) 922-1464

Bishop Elton A. Lawrence

East Side Unity C.O.G.I.C.

11:45AM

5357 Mt. Elliott

(313) 579-2353

Supt. Robert Butts Jr.

Encouragement Corner Ministries

9AM & 10:30AM

10330 Whittier

(313) 417-9430

Elder Howard L. Parker, Jr.

Evangel Church of God in Christ

11:45AM

13318 Kercheval

(313) 824-4887

Supt. James Smith, Jr.

Faith Clinic C.O.G.I.C.

11:15AM

12260 Camden

(313) 372-3429

Bishop Edward W. Lucas, D.D.

Faith Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C.

10:45AM & 6PM

23800 Lahser

(248) 357-3110

Elder Edward W. Lucas, D.D.

Fellowship C.O.G.I.C. (Ecorse)

11AM

3828 12th St.

(313) 381-6644

Rev. William Elum

Shrine of the Black Madonna/ Pan African Orthodox Christian Church

11:15AM

7625 Linwood

(313) 875-9700

Cardinal Mbiyu Chui

Fenkell Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

2600 Fenkell

(313) 862-4771

Elder Lavell Whitaker

Spirit Filled Ministries

11AM

15100 Plymouth

(313) 272-3104

Pastor Thomasyne Petty Faulkner

First Tabernacle of Detroit

8:30AM & 11AM

4801 Oakman Blvd.

(313) 935-PRAY

St. Michael Church Guardian Angel

10AM & 11:30AM

12320 Woodrow Wilson

(313) 868-7166

Bishop James Williams

Healing Springs C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

10331 Dexter Ave.

(313) 813-8952

Rev. Joey Henderson

Temple of St. Jude Spiritual

8AM & 11AM

8747 Fenkell

(313) 834-1650

Rev. Larry H. Williams

Glad Tidings C.O.G.I.C.

11:15 AM

625 E. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 366-4378

Elder Robert D. Taylor, Sr.

10AM & 11AM

16573 Meyers Rd.

(313) 862-7073

Pastor Krafus Walker

Northwest Activities Center (313) 270-2325 Ballroom

Rev. Shaheerah Stephens

Glory and Praise Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C

Transforming Love Community 10AM

Glory to Glory Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

19309 Greenfield Rd.

(313) 477-0479

Pastor Tommy C. Vanover

True Light Worship Center

11AM

8714 W. McNichols

(313) 864-1046

Rev. William H. Sanders

Greater Bethesda (Ecorse) C.O.G.I.C.

11:30AM

4670 9th Street

(313) 381-3810

Elder Sam Knolton, Sr.

Unique Non-Complaining Church (Redford)

8AM & 12 Noon

26547 Grand River Ave.

(313) 794-5440

Pastor Charles E. Brooks Jr.

Greater Dequindre C.O.G.I.C.

11:45AM

1847 Sycamore

(313) 961-4842

Rev. Robert Bullard, Jr.

Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Temple #7

11AM & Fri. 6PM

13327 W. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 862-0363

Rev. Mother Cynthia Nelson

Greater Emmanuel Institutional C.O.G.I.C.

8:30AM & 11AM

19190 Schafer

(313) 864-7170

Bishop J. Drew Sheard

Universal Liberty In Christ Temple, Inc

11AM

7000 E. Canfield

(313) 923-5360

Rev. Ralph J. Boyd

Greater Haven of Rest C.O.G.I.C.

10:30AM

16130 Woodbine

(313) Jesus-29

Supt. R. K. Benson

Universal Life of Hope

12PM

15065 Grand River

(313) 836-2100

Rev. Dr. R. Hill

Greater Love Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

17617 Plymouth Rd.

(313) 835-8016

Universal Triumph the Dominion of God, Inc.

10:30AM

1651 Ferry Park

Greater Miller Memorial C.O.G.I.C. (Warren)

11AM & 6:30PM

4439 E. Nine Mile Rd.

(586) 757-6767

Bishop Earl J. Wright

(313) 873-6591 Rev. Lord & Princess James Maggie Shaffer

Greater Mitchell Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

13737 Curtis

(313) 345-9900

Bishop John H. Sheard

Waterfall Bible Institute

6PM - 10PM

12040 Visger Rd.

(313) 382-0900

Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cain

Greater Mt. Everett (Ferndale)

11AM & 7PM

631 E. 8 Mile Rd.

(248) 541-7200

Elder Jesse G. Bell

Greater Northwest C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

15811 Rosa Parks Blvd.

(313) 345-4676

Pastor Supt. Cleotis Wells

Greater Rock of Ages C.O.G.I.C.

12 NOON

9804 Conner Ave.

(313) 526-0482

Supt. Fred L. Mitchell Sr.

Hammond C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

8740 Puritan

(313) 861-9095

Victor G. Thompson, Pastor

St. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthordox

10AM

(313) 533-3437

V. Rev. Fr. Leo Copacia

Hill Memorial C.O.G.I.C.

11:30AM

5501 Chase Rd.

(313) 846-4674

Bishop Michael Hill

Jones Memorial C.O.G.I.C.

11 AM

19200 Evergreen Rd.

(313) 534-2860

Elder Leon R. McPherson Sr.

(Kendall) The New Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

16601 Tireman St.

(313) 581-4377

Pastor Gerald A. Echols Jr.

New Christ Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

10001 Hayes

(313) 521-5426

Rev. Lorris Upshaw, Sr.

New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

7361 Linwood Ave.

(313) 894-8816

Elder Darryl Clark

New Maclin Temple C.O.G.I.C.

10AM & 12 NOON

2255 E. Forest

(313) 831-7372

Elder James M. Maclin

New St. Paul Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C.

8AM & 10AM

15340 Southfield Dr.

(313) 835-5329

Bishop P.A. Brooks

Redemptive Love Christian Center

10AM

12190 Conant Ave.

(313) 893-6275

Elder Kenneth J. Jenkins

Rewarding Faith C.O.G.I.C.

8AM & 11AM

12935 Buena Vista Ave.

(313) 933-3000

Supt. Joseph W. Harris

Saints Liberty Life Steps Ministries (Pontiac)

11AM

340 East Pike St.

(248) 736-3207

Elder Andrew L. Jenkins Sr.

Seth Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11:30AM

9841 Dundee

(313) 931-1315

Elder Philip R. Jackson

Shiloh Chapel C.O.G.I.C.

9AM & 11:30AM

14841 Eastburn Ave.

(313) 527-5400

Bishop Alfred M. Smith

The Open Door C.O.G.I.C.

11:30AM

14900 E. 7 Mile Rd.

(313) 526-3460

Elder Alan R. Evans

The Way of True Holiness C.O.G.I.C.

10:30AM

1901 Electric Ave.

(313) 383-3373

Elder Curtis Charles McDonald

The Word of Truth C.O.G.I.C. (Warren)

9AM &10:30 AM

7107 Rivard Ave.

(586) 754-9673

Dr. Robert E. Garner, Pastor

Unity Fellowship C.O.G.I.C.

11AM & 6PM

17050 Joy Rd.

(313) 270-2000

Elder George W. Hutchinson, Sr.

Walk In The Spirit C.O.G.I.C.

11:30AM

11648 Whittier Ave.

(313) 371-4007

Elder Leon K. Shipman Sr.

11AM

7630 Southfield Rd.

(313) 633-0852

Pastor John O. Wright, Jr.

CONGREGATIONAL Bushnell Congregational Church

10:30 AM

15000 Southfield Rd.

(313) 272-3550

Rev. Roy Isaac

First Congregational Church of Detroit

11AM

33 E. Forest

(313) 831-4080

Rev. Dr. Lottie Jones Hood

10AM

Cathedral Church of St. Paul Christ Church - Detroit

3837 W. Seven Mile

PENTECOSTAL Church of God of Baldwin

11:30AM

5540 Talbot

(313) 366-3190

Elder Gerald Williams

El-Beth-El Temple

11AM

15801 Schaefer

(313) 835-3326

Elder Henry G. Sims Sr.

God’s Way Cathedral (formely C.O.G.I.C.)

11:30AM

14820 Puritan St.

(313) 580-9103

Bishop Herbert A. Ross D.D.

God’s Vineyard C.O.G.I.C. (Centerline)

11:30AM

8090 Theisen

(586) 755-8910

Bishop Carey Jackson Jr.

Great Faith Ministries Int’l

11AM

10735 Grand River

(313) 491-1330

Bishop Wayne & Pastor Beverly Jackson

Greater Faith Assembly

11:30AM

1330 Crane St.

(313) 821-5761

Bishop Raphael Williams Sr.

Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance

11:30AM

2263 S. Fort St.

(313) 388-9867

Rev. Jewett B. Jackson

New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C.

11AM

7361 Linwood

(313) 894-8816

Elder Darryl Clark

New Resurrection Faith Ministries Inc.

11AM

18614 Schoolcraft

(313) 836-8099

Bishop Merdith R. Bussell

Thomas Temple C.O.G.I.C.

11am & 5:30PM

14500 Grand River

(313) 835-3570

Bishop Frank Richard

True Testimonial of Jesus (Roseville)

11:30 AM

19200 Frazho

(810) 443-4999

Rev. Willie Moorer Jr.

Universal Church of the Living God

10AM & 11:15AM

3401 Grandy Ave.

(313) 259-0707

Bishop Earl Field, Sr.

World Deliverance Temple

8AM & 11AM

27355 Ann Arbor Trail

(313) 730-8900

Bishop Roy Ferguson

Calvary Presbyterian

10:30AM

19125 Greenview

(313) 537-2590

Christ Presbyterian

11AM

23795 Civic Center Dr.

(248) 356-2635

Rev. Kevin R. Johnson

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham

8:30AM & 10AM

1669 W. Maple

(248) 644-2040

Hope Presbyterian

11AM

15340 Meyers Rd.

(313) 861-2865

Rev. Raphael B. Francis

St. John’s Presbyterian, U.S.A.

11AM

1961 E. Lafayette Blvd.

(313) 567-0213

Rev. Johnie Bennett

Trinity Community Presbyterian U.S.A.

8:30AM & 11AM

4849 W. Outer Drive

(313) 342-2288

Rev. Edwin Fabré

Westminster Church for All People

8:30AM & 11AM

17567 Hubbell Ave.

(313) 341-2697

Rev. Mary Austin

(CUMBERLAND) PRESBYTERIAN

Episcopal All Saints Episcopal

23300 W. Davison St.

PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE New Hope Church of the Nazarene

ORTHODOX-CHRISTIAN

(313) 341-5320

Rev. C. Alfred Loua

7:30AM, 8:15AM & 10:30AM 4800 Woodward Ave

(313) 831-5000

Rev. Dr. S. Scott Hunter

8:15AM & 10:30AM

960 E. Jefferson

(313) 259-6688

Rev. John Talk

Grace Episcopal

8:30 & 11AM

1926 Virginia Park

(313) 895-6442

Supply Clergy

St. Christopher St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

11AM

20750 W. McNichols

(313) 538-2320

Rev. Deborah Semon Scott

St. Clement’s Episcopal (Inkster)

8AM & 10:30AM

4300 Harrison St.

(734) 728-0790

Rev. Ellis Clifton. Jr., Rector

St. Cyprian’s Episcopal

10:30AM

6114 28th St.

(313) 896-7515

Rev. Dr. Donald M. Lutas

St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal

8AM & 11AM

8850 Woodward Ave.

(313) 871-4750

Rev. Shannon Brown -MacVean

St. Phillip & St. Stephen Episcopal

10AM

14225 Frankfort

(313) 822-7730

St. Timothy’s Episcopal

10:45AM

15820 Wyoming

(313) 341-1244

Supply Clergy

St. Paul Cumberland Presbyterian

11AM

St. Peter’s Primitive

11:30AM

Church of the Living God /#37

11:30AM

3841 Humphrey

(313) 834-2463

PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 17251 Jos Campau

(313) 893-9094

Rev. Walter L. Harris

(313) 831-2770

Elder Leroy Williams

PROTESTANT 3556 Dubois

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA Nardin Park Community

11AM

5027 W. Boston

(313) 834-4770

Rev. Robert Morris

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST FREE METHODIST New Beginnings Free Methodist (Ann Arbor)

8:30AM

2780 Packard Rd.

(734) 971-8317 Rev. Jeffery D. Harrold

Burns Church of Seventh-Day Adventist

Sat. 11:00AM

10125 East Warren Ave

(313) 924-5535

Rev. Cory Jackson, Sr., Pastor

City Temple Seventh-Day Adventist

9:15AM & 11AM

8816 Grand River

(313) 897-0506

Leon J. Bryant, Pastor

Detroit Northwest Seventh-day Adventist Church

Sat. 9:45 & 11:15 AM

14301 Burt Rd

(313) 538-8190

Cory Jackson, Pastor

Ecorse Church of Seventh-Day Adventists

Sat. 9:15AM &10:45AM

3834 10th St.

(313) 928-9212

William Hughes, Pastor

Sharon Seventh-Day (Inkster)

Sat. 9:15AM & 11AM

28537 Cherry Street

(313) 722-2313

Philip Jones, Pastor

FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST Abundant Life Full Gospel Worship Center

11:30AM

5619 Charles

(313) 366-0874

Pastors Roger & Mary Lewis

Crossroads Victory Full Gospel Cathedral

10:30AM & 11:30AM

9355 Greenfield

(313) 836-7260

Rev. Dr. Eileen V. Martin, Ph.D., Ed.D.

Heavenly Dimensions F.G.B.C.

10AM & 11AM

11731 Mt. Elliot

(313) 368-2925

Pastor Robert D. Lodge Jr.

Resurrection Ministries

11AM

4959 Martin

(313) 896-1708

Rev. William Goodman

UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST First Unitarian Universalist Church

11AM

4605 Cass Ave.

(313) 833-9107

Rev. Roger Mohr

Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church

10AM

23925 Northwestern Hwy.

(248) 354-4488

Rev. Kimi Riegel

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Christian Fellowship

11AM

8131 E. Outer Drive

(313) 245-2925

Bishop Samuel A Wilson, Sr.

First Church of the Redeemed

11:15AM

9360 Van Dyke

(313) 923-6455

Min. Katherine M. Fitzgerald

For Such A Time As This Ministry

11AM

10630 Grand River

(313) 935-9992

Pastor Joyce Driver

Grace Community Church of Detroit

8AM & 11AM

20021 W. Chicago Rd.

(313) 273-0410

William A Harris, Minister

People’s Community

7:30AM & 10:30AM

8601 Woodward Ave.

(313) 871-4676

Rev. Martin E. Bolton

ISLAMIC FAITH Masjid Wali Muhammed (Jum’ah 1PM)

Ta’aleem Sunday 1PM

11529 Linwood

(313) 868-2131

Imam Salim MuMin

Moorish Science Temple of America, Temple #25

2-4 Sun./7:30PM-10PM FRI.

5601 Grand River

(313) 894-8340

Minister Bro Craig P. Fuqua-Bey

Muhammad Mosque No. One

11AM Sun./ 8PM W&F

14880 Wyoming

(313) 931-4873

Minister Rasul Muhammad

(The) Muslim Center (Jum’ah Prayer 1PM)

Ta’aleem 12NOON

1605 W. Davison Ave.

(313) 883-3330

Derrick Ali, Imam

LUTHERAN Cross of Glory Lutheran (ELCA)

9:30AM

16661 E. State Fair

(313) 839-5787

Pr. Michael Rothgery

Genesis Lutheran

10AM

7200 Mack

(313) 571-7371

no pastor at present time

Good Shepherd Lutheran (ELCA)

10:30AM

16100 Lawton St.

(313) 341-3978

no pastor at present time

Gracious Saviour Lutheran (ELCA)

11AM

19484 James Couzens Hwy.

(313) 342-4950

no pastor at present time

Immanuel Lutheran (ELCA)

8AM & 11AM

13031 Chandler Park Dr.

(313) 821-2380

Pr. Patrick P. Gahagen

Iroquois Ave Christ Lutheran (ELCA)

10AM

2411 Iroquois

(313) 921-2667

Pr. Maxcy Christmas

Outer Drive Faith Lutheran Church

8:30AM & 11AM

17500 James Couzens Fwy

(313) 341-4095

Rev. Eddie Morales

Revelation Lutheran (ELCA)

10AM

6661 Oakman Blvd.

(313) 846-9910

Pr. Doris Harris Mars

Salem Memorial Lutheran (ELCA)

10:45AM

21230 Moross

(313) 881-9201

Pr. Michael Johnson

St. Andrew-Redeemer Lutheran (ELCA)

10AM

2261 Marquette St.

(313) 262-6143

Frank Jackson

St. James Lutheran (ELCA)

10:30AM

14450 Ashton Road

(313) 838-3600

Pr. Michael Konow

Spirit of Hope Lutheran (ELCA)

11AM

1519 Martin Luther King Blvd. (313) 964-3113

Pr. Matthew Bode

NEW THOUGHT - HOLY SPIRIT Divine Awareness Spiritual Temple of Truth

Sun. 4PM/Thur. 9PM

4088 Pasadena

(313) 491-1062

Rev. Jewell Stringer

Faith Universal Study Group

11:30AM

8033 Kercheval

(313) 393-5212

Rev. Gloria J. Fitchpritch

St. Catherine Temple of Prophecy

11AM

12833 Linwood Ave.

(313) 868-5612

Rev. Vallerie Gray

The Order of the Fishermen Ministry

10:30AM

10025 Grand River Ave.

(313) 933-0770

Fisherman Earl “DOC” Savage

Vulcan Christian Ministries (Warren)

11AM

7447 Convention Blvd.

(810) 771-3257

Dr. Marjorie A. Lyda

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Mayflower Congregational Church

11AM

7301 Curtis

(313) 861-6450

Rev. J. Michael Curenton

St. John’s – St. Luke

10:30AM

2120 Russell

(313) 393-8168

Rev. J. Womack – Rev. L. Hawkins

Calvary United Methodist

11AM

15050 Hubbell

(313) 835-1317

Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Whitely, Sr.

Cass Community United Methodist

11AM

3901 Cass Ave.

(313) 833-7730

Rev. Faith Fowler

Central United Methodist

10AM

23 E. Adams

(313) 965-5422

Rev. Edwin A. Rowe

Conant Avenue United Methodist

11AM

18600 Conant Ave.

(313) 891-7237

Rev. Dr. Darryl E. Totty

Faith United Methodist (Oak Park)

9:30AM & 10AM

23880 Scotia

(248) 542-8861

Rev. Jonathan Combs

Henderson Memorial United Methodist

9:30AM

7520 Puritan

(313) 342-4020

Rev. Thomas Taylor

Hope United Methodist (Southfield)

7:30AM & 10:30AM

26275 Northwestern Hwy.

(248) 356-1020

Dr. Carlyle Fielding Stewart IIIs

Metropolitan United Methodist Church

11AM

8000 Woodward

(313) 875-7407

Rev. Dr. Ray McGee

Mt. Hope United Methodist

11AM

15400 E. Seven Mile Rd.

(313) 371-8540

Rev. Henry Williams

People’s United Methodist

11AM

19370 Greenfield

(313) 342-7868

Rev. Carter A. Grimmett

Redford Aldergate United Methodist Church

9AM & 11:15AM

22400 Grand River

(313) 531-2210

Rev. Jeffrey S. Nelson

Second Grace United Methodist

8AM & 11AM

18700 Joy Rd.

(313) 838-6475

Rev. Dr. Charles S. G. Boayue

Scott Memorial United Methodist

11AM

15361 Plymouth

(313) 836-6301

Rev. Anthony Hood

St. James United Methodist (Westland)

10:30AM

30055 Annapolis Rd.

(313) 729-1737

Rev. Willie F. Smith

St. Paul United Methodist

11AM

8701 W. Eight Mile Rd.

(313) 342-4656

Rev. Henry Williams

St. Timothy United Methodist

8:30 AM & 11AM

15888 Archdale

(313) 837-4070

Dr. Lester Mangum

Trinity Faith United Methodist

11AM

19750 W. McNichols

(313) 533-0101

Rev. Jan J. Brown

John Wesley United Methodist (River Rouge)

11AM

555 Beechwood Street

(313) 928-0043

Rev. Rahim Shabazz

Unity of Farmington Hills

10AM

32500 W. Thirteen Mile Rd.

(248) 737-9191

Rev. Barbara Clevenger

Detroit Unity Temple

10AM

17505 Second Blvd.

(313) 345-4848

Pastor Gregory Guice

God Land Unity

11AM

22450 Schoolcraft

(313) 794-2800

Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr.

Unity of Redford (Livonia)

5-6 PM

28660 Five Mile Rd.

(313) 272-7193

Rev. Josephine Furlow

West Side Unity

9:30AM & 11AM

4727 Joy Rd.

(313) 895-1520

Rev. Charles G. Williams

UNITED METHODIST

UNITY

UNIVERSAL FOUNDATION FOR BETTER LIVING Faith Universal Truth Center

11:30AM

8033 Kercheval

(313) 921-2950

Rev. Gloria J. Fitchpritch

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Services were held for William Brooks Sept. 7 at Swanson Funeral Home, with Elder C. A. McClenney officiating. Mr. Brooks, 65, died Aug. 29. He was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Miami, Fla., and educated in the Detroit Public Schools System. He attended Pershing High School and quickly began helping the teachers teach night school. As a young boy he began tinkering with electronics, and after high school, he studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was self-employed for most of his adult life as a computer programmer, technician, builder and engineer. He eventually opened his own business: Financial Equipment Services, Inc. It developed computer systems for financial institutions. He is survived by his sons, William II, Lezerick, Rodney and Michael; grandchildren, William III, Diamante, Ava and Eden Brooks; sister, Mary Ann Brantley; stepsister, Janie Fultz; and many others. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

Services were held for Roderick Bartlett II Oct. 24 at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, with Dr. Ricardo Bartlett, Sr. officiating. Mr. Bartlett, 21, died Oct. 15. He was born Oct. 15, 1991 and educated at Southeastern High School. He graduated in 2009, and was a member of the National Honors Society. He subsequently enrolled at Bowling Green State University, where he majored in middle childhood education. He also made the Dean’s List. He was a campus tour guide, and had an off campus job at Speedway. Mr. Bartlett was an active member of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He participated in the Youth Department, Youth Choir, Young Adult Usher Board, and Farmer’s Market, where he was produce manager. He was also a teaching assistant at Greater St. Paul’s Child Development Center. He is survived by his parents, Roderick and Lucretia Bartlett; sisters, Lakisha Magee and Leah Bartlett; grandmothers, Patricia Stewart and Minnie Bartlett; great grandparents, Samuel and Ruby Garcia; and many others. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.

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Services were held for Beatrice Pitts Nov. 24 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Earl “Doc” Savage officiating. Mrs. Pitts, 93, died Nov. 16. She was born Oct., 14, 1919 and grew up in Macon, Ga. She married the late Walter Pitts in 1939, and the couple moved to Detroit in 1944. She was an active member of several churches, including New Galilee Spiritual Church; Alpha and Omega Spiritual Church; and Home of Love. She enjoyed cooking and hosting dinners at her home. Planting houseplants, outdoor flowers and canning fruits and vegetables from her husband’s garden were her favorite pastimes. In later life, traveling and politics piqued her interest. She is survived by her children, Horace Pitts, Sr., Betty Massey, Judith McCormick and Deborah Squires; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and many others. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.

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If you need some time to yourself this week, take it. You will be doing yourself an act of kindness. Since you do so much for others, why not treat yourself as well as you treat them? Your world is the way you are living. Live with love. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 19, 39, 42

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Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 3,18, 31

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Remember that exercise is a wonderful tension reliever if things get too intense this week. A walk after lunch hour could make all the difference in how you feel this afternoon. Love yourself and reward yourself with perfect health and happiness. Soul Affirmation: Faith keeps me calm in the storms of life. Lucky Numbers: 44, 49, 51

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done some of your own love homework. Hopefully youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had an opportunity to learn a new way of seeing the world and in that way youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a way of loving that is more natural for you. The combination of sexiness and joyful focus can create you a wonderful love experience. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 14, 23, 37

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Soul Affirmation: Love is easier than breathing. Lucky Numbers: 12, 30, 50

Soul Affirmation: New intuitions create new plans and a new cast of characters. Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 25

Eternal optimist, eternity is now. Get in touch with your hopefulness and be a beacon to others. Try not to be taken in by promises made by others or promises youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made to yourself. Concerning your own affairs, avoid contemplating lofty subjects and seeking long-range solutions.

Your self-discipline helps you to do more this week. People will be watching as you zip around with style and grace. Broaden your cultural horizons by trying new foods and meeting new people. You will be pleasantly surprised.

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If you want to keep your positive outlook intact, avoid gossip and those who might want to just cry the blues for no good reason. You ll be happiest this week if you keep busy and keep your opinions to yourself. However, good advice is available from an older female relative.

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You might be looking into the buying or selling of a piece of property, and this week seems to be a favorable week for this type of negotiation. Be careful with the intricacies of the matter. Pay attention to details or it could cost you a great deal later. Soul Affirmation: I care deeply about the feelings of others.

Sociable, lovable you! You can have a wonderful week this week if you hook up with like-minded friends. You will find that many are on your wavelength this week. Appreciate your ability to bring people together. Soul Affirmation: Luck is my best friend this week. Lucky Numbers: 5, 16, 29,

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knowing your cosmic address is not a necessary job skill, but it is an important part of human knowledge about our universe andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to some extent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about ourselves,â&#x20AC;? said Jon D. Miller, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Generation X Reportâ&#x20AC;? and director of the Longitudinal Study of American Youth at the U-M Institute for Social Research. The study, funded by the National Science Foundation since 1986, now includes responses from approximately 4,000 adults ages 3740, the core of Generation X. The latest report examines the scientific literacy of Gen Xers about their location in the universe. Miller provided Generation X participants in the study with high-quality image of a spiral galaxy taken by the Hubble space telescope, and asked them to identify the image, first in an open-ended response and then by selecting from multiple choices. Forty-three percent of the Gen Xers surveyed were able to provide a correct answer that indicated that they recognized the object as a galaxy similar to our own. Miller found that 53 percent of males correctly identified the image, compared with just 32 percent of females, and that the proportion who identified the image correctly rose steadily with education, from 21 percent who had less than a high school education to 63 percent of those with doctorates or professional degrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the factors that contrib-

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Miller also examined the link between knowledge about the universe, as indicated by correctly identifying the Hubble image as a spiral galaxy much like our own, and a variety of personal and policy attitudes. Gen Xers who recognized the image were more likely than those who did not to agree that â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I see images like this, I am reminded of the vastness of the universeâ&#x20AC;? (70 percent vs. 53 percent) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Images like this show how small and fragile planet Earth is in the context of the universeâ&#x20AC;? (58 percent vs. 44 percent). They were also more likely to agree that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing images like this make me want to learn more about the nature of the universeâ&#x20AC;? (27 percent vs. 19 percent) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very likely that there is intelligent life at many places in the universeâ&#x20AC;? (39 percent vs. 26 percent). But they were less likely to agree that â&#x20AC;&#x153;The size and complexity of the universe proves the greatness of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creationâ&#x20AC;? (45 percent vs. 51 percent). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unlike our distant ancestors who thought the earth was the center of the universe, we know that we live on a small planet in a heliosphere surrounding a moderate-sized star that is part of a spiral galaxy,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There may be important advantages in the shorttermâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the next million years or soâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to knowing where we are and something about our cosmic neighborhood.â&#x20AC;?

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