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WHAT’S INSIDE Schools struggle to pass digital test (Page A-3) Two years from now, hundreds of thousands of Michigan students will be expected to go online to take computerized statewide math, language arts and other standardized tests that now are conducted with paper and pencils.
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Last week I attended Gov. Rick Snyder’s press conference where he, along with several of not only Detroit’s, but COMMENTARY Michigan’s most powerful business and political leaders came together to watch him sign pieces of legislation that will benefit the city. It was a good day for Detroit. The governor signed bills for the Regional Transit Authority, Detroit Lighting Author-
ity, Downtown Development Authority and the Eastern Market.
lions of dollars that is going to be spent on construction, maintenance and vendor contracts – almost $1 billion in investments.
I was proud.
Yet at the same time, there was a part of me wondering if Detroiters would actually have a legitimate seat at the table as the deals are worked out and people are hired.
As protesters marched and shouted, all I could think about was the estimated 25,000 Hiram Jackson people who are going to be hired over the next few years, in addition to the mil-
While we complain about the day-to-day nuisances that have plagued our city – high unemployment, possible bankruptcy, blight, crime and subpar public
education — our suburban brethren are moving back to town in droves. They see what I see — a diamond in the rough, an underperforming but valuable asset. In fact, there are approximately 10,000 new employees working downtown. The business community is doubling down as if the city were a great stock that took a tumble and investing in the incredible value of this great city of ours. All of this is “great stuff” and from my vantage point, we have
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Detroit’s defining moment is 2013
2012 was a year of innovation and plenty of carbon copies to go around. The result has been a robust movement of mobile computing into a science fictional future possibly worth living in.
By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
The specter of an emergency manager continues to hang over Detroit like the sword of Damocles. The hope of a hotly
Coaches speak out on tragedy (Page C-1) The tragic Newtown, Connecticut massacre where a heavily armed man walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and within a couple minutes, killed 26 people. Famed coaches Jim Boeheim and Pat Kelsey speak their minds on the tragedy.
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for Detroit’s financial illness, including mediation, consent agreement, emergency manager or bankruptcy, will test the city’s leadership mettle to address its own problems.
With a booming downtown, neighborhoods waiting contested mayoral for revitalization election to decide and the advent the next chapter of of entrepreneurBankole leadership in the ship taking root city is creating a Thompson in many forms in heightening interDetroit, the city is est in Detroit politics, es- being challenged to be a pecially in light of Mike plethora of possibilities. Duggan and Benny Napo That is why 2013 is a leon candidacies. defining year for Detroit. Duggan, the outgoing The world is watching. CEO of the Detroit Medi- The nation is watching. cal Center And evwill be the eryone first major who has White canwitnessed didate in the evomore than lution of a decade. Detroit Napoleon, for dethe Wayne cades is Napoleon Duggan County anxiously Sheriff and former Detroit and cautiously waiting to police chief, is a formi- see how the city defines dable candidate. itself next year. The series of Lan- What happens in the sing measures offered as prescription drugs
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GOV. RICK SNYDER, with local and state officials, at the signing of a package of bills including the public lighting and transportation authorities as well as an incentive package for Illitch development in downtown area.
Snyder: 25,000 Detroit jobs coming
2012: A Look Back (Page D-1)
By Zack Burgess
A lot of exciting, interresting and sometimes sad things happened over the last 12 months. We recall many of them.
Whenever there is change, there is also some pain. And Detroit has had its share, as business leaders and politicians have worked to transition it into a world class city again.
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So when Governor Rick Snyder signed a plethora of bills last week, he called it an exciting day for the city. “I’m fired up,” Snyder said. “This is about us coming together and how we create some fundamental building
blocks to build on. Because too often we get caught up in bad news in difficult times and we don’t spend enough time celebrating success. Well today is the day to really celebrate success for both short-term recovery and long-term growth and enhancement.” For too long now, Detroit has dealt with poor transportation and lighting – the bills signed by Governor Snyder will bring a Detroit Lighting Authority as well as create a rapid regional transit system. One of the bills will also permit
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Labor, allies vow fight against right-to-work By Zack Burgess SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
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Gov. Rick Snyder told them they were picking a fight they might regret. He wasn’t wrong.
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AT&T, in partnership with Mitch Albom and Detroit Rescue Mission (DRM), surprised a deserving family with a gift of a home to call their own just in time for the Christmas holiday. Wendy Palmer, 33, her two sons, ages 8 and 12, and their grandmother, Karen Harris, were given a fully furnished home, complete with a stocked refrigerator. This is the second year in a row that AT&T has partnered with Mitch Albom and the DRMM to provide shelter for families in need.
Last week the governor signed into law bills that ban mandatory union membership, making Michigan Wendell Anthony Jimmy Settles Al Garrett the nation’s 24th right-todefines organized labor. 60,000 members in the work state – changing DeThe term “right-to- state of Michigan. I can see troit and its culture – as it has been known for almost work law” is a triumph hostility in the workplace of framing. Such laws do between those people that 80 years. not, in fact, give you the are paying dues and those “This is a vengeful attack right-to-work. They give who are paying a service on labor and the commu- you the right to refuse to fee, but that will be for nity,” said Rev. Dr. Wen- pay union dues when you management folks to deal dell Anthony, president, work for a union shop, with.” Detroit Branch NAACP. “It even though you get the does not guarantee sta- wages the union bargained For instance, a person can bility. What it does do is for, and the benefits the work in a union shop witheliminate strong unions union bargained for, and out joining the union and that advocate on people’s the grievance process the paying full union dues. The costs of the union’s politibehalf and determine the union bargained for. cal activities, its memberrelationship between man“Right now, even before ship events and more are agement and labor. Michigan must not become the the law goes into effect, removed from their dues. people have a choice. They pay a lower fee benew Mississippi.” They have a right to pay cause they are just paying, The far-reaching legis- dues or a service fee,” at least in theory, the cost lation threatens to cripple said Al Garrett, president of the union’s representathe power of organized of the Detroit chapter of tion activities. labor in a state that was the American Federation once a hub of union might. of State, County and Mu- Proponents call their win For many Americans, nicipal Employees union especially significant beMichigan is the state that (AFSCME). “We have about See LABOR page A-4
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Repeal of helmet law proves deadly signing this legislation was a bad bet.
By Tom Watkins Six months ago Gov. Snyder signed the repeal of the mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Scott Shoup, a motorcycle enthusiast and board member of the SMARTER rider-responsiblity group (www.smarter-usa.org), said he continues to wear a full-faced helmet for safety and calls for the reinstatement of Michigan’s helmet law.
As many predicted, this law is both deadly and costly. Gov. Snyder let his “dog years” get ahead of him when he repealed the motorcycle helmet law. I fully expect that after he leaves office, if not before, he will wish he had a doover on this decision. It is clear wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle prevents serious injuries and saves lives. It is interesting to note that Gov. Snyder picked a haunting day, Friday, April 13, to sign the bill allowing motorcycle riders to cruise with their locks flowing freely. It may be a day that will come to haunt him. I love freedom as much as the next person, and feel the government can involve itself in too many aspects of our lives, but believe it is sensible and reasonable for the government to protect people from spattering their brains along the public byways. I remember resenting mandatory seat belt usage when that law passed. Yet clearly, it is sensible and good public policy that has prevented countless serious injuries and deaths. Did the governor gladly sign the helmet repeal law today for another vote on a controversial piece of legislation tomorrow? Would the governor be so crass as to play, “Let’s Make a Deal,” a good oldfashioned political horse trade? Certainly he would not be the first politician to
Tom Watkins trade good politics for bad public policy. But clearly, the signing of this bill might make a reasonable person question both his motives and judgment. With six months of data under our belts since Gov. Snyder signed the helmet repeal law, the trend line does not look good. According to a new MLive Media Group analysis, a higher percentage of motorcycle riders involved in Michigan crashes are not wearing helmets, and they are suffering a higher rate of serious and fatal injuries than those who do. The longtime sensible voice of AAA’s Nancy Cain fears “the lack of a helmet law will ultimately drive up deaths and serious injuries on Michigan roadways.” She is sadly being proved dead right. The government has a responsibility to protect us, even from ourselves. The governor claims to be driven by metrics and data. He has a dashboard to keep track of how the state is doing on benchmarks of performance. As the data is bearing out,
Shoup is not surprised by the latest injury and death statistics. He and his organization predicted it. They testify to the Michigan legislature that the repeal of the helmet law will result in an increase of deaths, injuries and monetary and nonmonetary quality-of-life costs. The research is undeniable, overwhelming, clear and easy to find: helmets help prevent injury and death. On some issues, just because you have the power does not mean you have to use it. This new law is costing people their lives and families a lifetime of grief. Sadly, as we are witnessing, the data is as tragic as it is deadly. Injury and death statistics will be the measure to determine just how bad the decision to repeal the motorcycle helmet law truly is. It is not looking good. The data is in. Is there the will to admit the repeal of the helmet was a mistake and take action to reverse it? Tom Watkins served as a state mental health director, state superintendent of schools and is currently a U.S./China consultant. He can be reached at tdwatkins88@ gmail.
Violence in children, adolescents,young adults and mental health services In the aftermath of tragic incidents such as the recent Connecticut school shooting, school and community violence receives much media attention. The actual occurrence of violent death in school is much lower than the media portrays, and while tragic, as well as traumatic, general community violence is much more pervasive, especially in lower income urban areas. In our inner cities more than 33% of children are reportedly direct victims of violence and we know this to be underreported in that generally parents report their children to be exposed to about half the violence that the children themselves Report. Research tells us that violence is a learned behavior; children who act out in violent and aggressive manners may have learned this behavior from repeating their exposure to acting out adults or media. Early intervention is therefore an important step to stopping the cycle of violence for all our children to be safe in our schools & communities. The definition of community violence is broad and encompassing and may be defined as “exposure to acts of interpersonal violence committed by individuals who are not intimately related to the victim.” Some of these acts include burglary, sexual and physical assault, muggings, and the sounds of bullets being
fired, use of weapons and the threats of bullying, gangs and drugs. Both school and community violence, whether the child is a victim or witness, interferes with a child’s learning process and has a long term negative impact. It is very common for children to keep silent about episodes of being victimized due to fear of escalation of violence, embarrassment and shame. These children often suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); suffer from loss of self esteem, truancy, depression and in extreme cases suicide and violent retaliation. Signs and symptoms of distress due to exposure to violence are similar for age groups from infants through young adulthood and include: • Sleep problems • Disruptions in eating • Fussiness in infants & tantrums, defiance and aggression in toddlers, children and older youth • Anxiety & withdrawal • School difficulties • Preoccupation traumatic events • Relationship ties
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• Nightmares • Flashbacks In all cases of violence and in all age groups parents, caring adults and mental health professions must talk openly with exposed children to get an
understanding of what the child is experiencing. A real challenge that all of us as adults face in listening to our community children is processing our own reactions to violence as we treat these vulnerable children with utmost empathy and care. All persons in the aftermath of catastrophic events need to be supported in dealing with our feelings in an age appropriate manner. Help from mental health professionals is the most effective tool for intervention along with cognitive group skills in conflict resolution, peer mediation training and positive citizenship behavior training. Zero tolerance school based programs and anti violence policies are encouraged to be supported by parents and promoted at your local school as an adopted policy. Community Mental Health Services are found in every community across the nation and children’s specialized services offer certified masters prepared psychologists and social workers who are trained in PTSD and other psychotherapy skills to develop resilience in children and lead them back along the path to Mental Wellness. These services are available at Northeast Guidance Center or by calling the NEGC ACCESS line (877) 242-4140 and asking for children’s services or you can contact Sherry McRill (313) 8245639.
WSU researcher’s test system to provide automated, faster detection of invasive species in shipboard ballast water A Wayne State University researcher is working to create a device ships can carry to avoid bringing new invasive species into the Great Lakes. Jeffrey Ram, Ph.D., professor of physiology in the WSU School of Medicine, has received an $823,000 grant from the Great Lakes Protection Fund for his “Automated Ballast Water Treatment Verification Project.” His team will seek to develop an automated, shipboard, rapid-testing system that will be able to
report — in real time — the presence of any live organisms in ballast water after it has been treated. “If successful, this effort will eliminate one of the greatest challenges facing invasive species control: the ability to get feedback at any time of day and even while ships are underway that their ballast treatment systems are working to prevent the discharge live organisms that may have come from other ecosystems,” Ram said.
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Corporations favor elite nonprofits Businesses are good for nonprofits, but they are especially good for nonprofits that directly benefit the corporate elite such as art institutes, symphony orchestras and private schools, according to research from the University of Michigan. The study asked how locally headquartered corporations influenced the growth of two different types of nonprofit organizations—those oriented to the elite and those focused more broadly on social welfare—in the largest 100 U.S communities from 1987 to 2002. Gerald Davis, a professor at U-M’s Ross School of Business, said that the study shows that nonprofits appealing to the elite flourish in communities that have a strong base of corporations working together. “Corporations are vessels for aggregating resources,” Davis said. “We find that across every major American city, the resources of the corporate sector are most beneficial for elite-oriented nonprofits.” Older cities tend to have a stronger connec-
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Schools struggle to pass digital test By Kathy Barks Hoffman
Wotruba notes that it’s not just about buying more computers, but about having enough money to cover the costs of insuring them or replacing the ones that break, as well as the salaries of the technicians who keep the network and computers humming.
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Two years from now, hundreds of thousands of Michigan students will be expected to go online to take computerized statewide math, language arts and other standardized tests that now are conducted with paper and pencils.
“Those are the people we laid off because we tried to keep our teachers” when funding got tight, Wotruba says.
The benefits include quicker results for school districts, tests that more accurately track what individual students know and longer test times for students who need them. Yet, even as the demands of the computer age grow, many school districts are woefully behind the curve when it comes to having the technology in place they’ll need to conduct the tests. Juggling a mix of aging computers, frail networks, limited bandwidth and stripped-down information technology staffs with few of the resources available to their counterparts in the private sector, many school districts will have to make major technology investments if they’re going to be ready for students to take the mandatory tests online by spring 2015. Lawmakers set aside $50 million in the 2012-13 school aid budget for school districts, intermediate districts and charter schools that participate in a Michigan Department of Education technology readiness survey and successfully apply for competitive grants to develop or upgrade their technology infrastructure. Districts must respond to the survey by today. The department recently began taking grant requests and will start handing out money in January. As of Nov. 13, 39 percent of school districts and charter schools statewide had completed the survey. Of those, nearly 1 in 5 reported that they don’t have the necessary network bandwidth to handle large-scale
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testing. Further, around 10 percent of the computers in these districts lack enough memory to run the tests. Proposed changes to state loan program could limit schools’ ability to buy tech Districts that link up with other districts or their intermediate school districts to jointly purchase equipment or collaborate on services to become “test ready” stand a good chance of getting some money, as do districts that increase educators’ ability to plan and implement online assessments and help students learn “any time, any place, any way, any pace,” a goal of Gov. Rick Snyder. No school district will be awarded more than $2 million. Yet even if most grants are for far smaller amounts, it’s unlikely that more than around 75 of the state’s roughly 550 school dist ricts and charter schools will get any money. That has school administrators worried. “No one’s looking at $50 million and saying that’s a bad idea,” says Don Wotruba, deputy director of government
relations for the Michigan Association of School Boards. “But all of the costs that go with that technology aren’t addressed, at least in a proper way.” Snyder’s chief strategist, William Rustem, says the administration is aware that many districts need to make changes to prepare for online testing. “I don’t know if the $50 million solves the problem. But I do know it gets us a long way down the road,” Rustem says. “It’s not as if the state is standing back and saying, `You take care of this.’” Wendy Zdeb-Roper, a former Rochester High School principal who’s now executive director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, says most school administrators support the idea of online testing, especially since they can get the results sooner than with paper tests and make adjustments more quickly to improve student learning. But they’re also wary of having to implement yet another state mandate at a time when perpupil state funding remains tight.
As part of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, Michigan is one of 31 states drafting tests that cover more subjects grade-to-grade than the current high school Michigan Merit Exam or the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests taken by elementary and middle school students. School districts still will be able to use paper tests through the 2017-18 school year, if they can’t meet the deadline. But the pressure’s on to move to the online tests because they’ll allow individual students’ progress to be measured year to year, a key component of Snyder’s plan to eventually tie state funding and teacher evaluations to whether each student learns a year’s worth material each school year. According to the Gongwer News Service, the consortium program would add math and reading tests for grades 8 through 11 to the tests already conducted from grades 3 through 7, and add the writing component to tests administered in grades 3 through 11. The state also is developing reading, math and writing assessments that could be used for students in kindergarten through grade 2, as well as assessments for science and social studies curriculum taught in grades 3 through 12. Testifying in July to a bipartisan education reform group in
the House of Representatives, the director of the Education Department’s Bureau of Assessment and Accountability, Joseph Martineau, said many districts don’t have the information technology structure in place to support moving all their students off the paper tests at one time. Wotruba says he knows of many school districts that will have a difficult time getting all their students enough computer time to take the tests, even if districts are allowed to stretch the testing period over weeks or months. And having enough computers is just one part of the equation. “I need the broadband width, I need the wireless speed for that many kids to take the test at once,” he said. “I think (school districts) are far from ready to move the vast majority of kids to online assessment.” Rustem says the grants are intended to help school districts look for ways to forge partnerships with each other, their intermediate school districts or the state that will make it easier to upgrade their technology and administer the tests. “Technology gives us a way to track not only individual progress) but … school progress,” Rustem says. “We just have to keep pushing, trying to get there, realizing there’s going to be challenges.” Editor’s Note: Kathy Barks Hoffman is a contributor to Bridge magazine, an editorial partner of the Michigan Chronicle. Hoffman covered Michigan government and politics for more than two decades as a reporter for the Detroit News, the Lansing State Journal and the Associated Press, where she headed AP’s Lansing Bureau for nearly 17 years. She now works for the Public Affairs Practice of public relations firm Lambert, Edwards & Associates.
Mark Tillman to take the helm of Alpha Phi Alpha By Donald Walker Judge Damon Keith, Judge Craig Strong and Former Mayor of Detroit Dennis Archer are a few of the many notable men from this great city. And now we can add one more name to that list…Mark Tillman the general president elect of the oldest Black Greek fraternity in the world. During the weekend of January 3-6, Detroit will host the inauguration of Mark Tillman. Alphas from far and near will descend upon the city to pay honor and celebrate this man who hails originally from New Orleans but since 1989 has been and continues to be a Detroiter.
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U-M renews funding for Africa Studies Center ANN ARBOR —Some think of Africa as a land of endless war, poverty and disease. The Economist magazine once dismissed it as “the hopeless continent.” But the University of Michigan has a sharply different view. It sees the challenges but also recognizes the promise and opportunities in Africa, which has actually been booming for much of the past decade. That’s why the university has renewed $1.8 million in funding over the next three years for its Africa Studies Center. The money will support research, courses, fellowships and several other initiatives. Derek Peterson, the center’s acting director, said there are good reasons to be optimistic about Africa. “Economies are growing, governments are becoming more responsible and people are prospering,” he said. Eleven of the 20 fastest-growing economies are now in Africa, the International Monetary Fund reported this year. Last year, the Economist changed its assessment, declaring that Africa is now “the hopeful continent.” “What the African Studies Center wants to
Tillman is graduate of Dillard Uninversity and a 1985 initiate of the fraternity. He and wife Velicia have been married for 16 years.
do is to help students and faculty realize there is a tremendously exciting knowledge being generated in Africa, by Africans, and that this intellectual, religious, and economic dynamism has real effects on the way the world more generally works,” Peterson said.
• Courses on statistical analysis for African scholars.
He has been a longstanding employee of Hewlett-Packard.
• Rebuilding the school of engineering at the University of Liberia.
U-M has long been a leader in Africa studies, but the university changed its approach after U-M President Mary Sue Coleman led a delegation to the continent in 2008.
• Study-abroad summer programs for engineering students in Ghana.
With his expertise in information technology and current responsibilities that include leading a team of systems engineers to design, build, and test server platform solutions, he provides leadership in determining technical direction, research, analysis, and implementation plans for new technology standards and processes.
In the wake of Coleman’s trip, the Africa Studies Center was founded with a mission to go far beyond the social sciences and humanities—the traditional focus of African centers at most other universities. U-M’s center began drawing in students and professors from engineering, public health, law, medicine, public policy and many other fields.
• Projects cataloging and preserving government archives in Uganda and South Sudan.
The center has also created the African Scholars Program, which each year brings to Ann Arbor 14 scholars from a variety of disciplines for up to six months of sabbatical research. So far, 61 scholars have participated in the program, and many are collaborating with their U-M mentors. Peterson said African universities are doing tremendous work rethinking the ways political communities, economies and other things should work.
“No other university that I know of has had as much success or has tried to integrate so many fields of study in the same center for African studies,” Peterson said.
“What the study of Africa helps us see is the other possibilities and the other kinds of opportunities that are emerging at the margins outside the world we are familiar with as North Americans,” he said.
Along with supporting six international conferences and the travel of students and faculty to Africa, the center has funded:
For more about what U-M is doing in Africa, check the university’s interactive global map: http://global.umich.edu/ worldwide/map
Tillman is also chairman for an employee-network group at HP where he promotes and executes programs which enhance professional development and diversity within the IT profession. He has held numerous positions within the fraternity, most recently he was the Midwest Regional vice president. He was not one to aspire to higher levels of leadership but believes that through your hard work and dedication a person will inspire others to pull you into new and different positions. “I had the opportunity to be tapped on the shoulder to do greater work because of the results and trust of my previous work.” said Tillman. His love for service was cultivated at a young age as he was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout for many years.
With that seed of service planted in his heart it stands that Black Greek organizations would catch his eye once he arrived at Dillard University. Of the fraternities, it was Alpha Phi Alpha that stood out the most for him. “I would see Alphas at the sporting events and around campus. They carried themselves differently. And when I spoke to the members, they expressed and demonstrated the same values I had,” he said. His character as a man has impressed many. “Mark Tillman is a great brother who lives by the principles of manly deeds scholarship and love for all mankind. His presidency can mark a great period of growth for local chapters as well as for chapters nationally. I am looking forward to a brighter future for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.” said Judge Strong, Wayne County Circuit Court. Tillman believes that being a servant-leader is one of the best forms of leadership one could demonstrate. “The key to being a servant-leader is you have to roll up your sleeves and get dirty right along with everyone else,” he said. “There is no greater feeling than to know you accomplished something great and you had a detailed role in making it happen.” This is the attitude he plans to bring to his leadership of the fraternity on a national level. “I want to work to conintue to make the fraternity meaningful and relevant to our members, our business partners and the community at-large. I am an innovative thinker and strategist,” he said. “Not only do you need to think outside of the box but sometimes you may have to throw the box out in order to solve a problem.” As he prepares to accept the leadership mantle of the fraternity, Mark Tillman’s goals are very clear: value and commitment. “You have to show commitment. If people don’t believe and you
don’t show you are willing to make certain sacrifices to the cause they won’t feel like they can follow you and that is very important. They have to see the commitment,” he said. “Members have to feel like they are getting value from the organization and our business partners need to feel that as well. I look for a college member to remain committed to mission of the fraternity long after he graduates.” His vision is to harness the individual experiences, ideas and skill sets of each member into a collective force that can be used to support each member and their network. Tillman is also looking to touch the causes the organization feels needs attention, primarly our young Black men. “They need to see and experience professional Black men in their life. For us as an organzition we need to show we can mentor our Black boys and that we are a positive force for our community and country,” he explained. “Brother Tillman being elected general president gives us the opportunity to showcase our brotherhood, fellowship and service to the world. Brother Tillman is who we are and what we are. We are very hard workers who care about our families and our community,” said Burke Gaddis, president of Gamma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. You can feel the pride Mark Tillman has in representing Detroit as general president. “We have a strong Greek letter community in Detroit and it is an honor to represent one of the divine nine from this area,” he said. “ “I’m looking forward to respecting the leadership and the traditions of our organization and the city of Detroit as well.”
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Opportunities to embrace the change and find a way to participate in it. We can’t just make a fuss from the sidelines and throw rocks at the players on the field. We have an obligation to ask smart questions and make suggestions. We also have a responsibility to challenge our business and political leaders and hold them accountable for training and hiring people here in Detroit. Ultimately, this should also be about more than jobs; it should be about ownership and entrepreneurial opportunities as well. I am very pleased with the resurgence of Midtown and downtown Detroit and Midtown, the ongoing Riverfront developments, what Pete Karmanos and Mike Illitch have meant to this town, Dan Gilbert’s buying spree and the many shops and restaurants popping up.
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the city’s Downtown Development Authority to capture funds that will be used to help Mike Ilitch, owner of the Tigers and Red Wings, with his proposed $650-million sports and entertainment complex. There is also a bill that will help the Eastern Market to get funding to expand Shed 5, which will help them give assistance to those who make food products locally.
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Governor Snyder said this is just the beginning for what he has planned for Detroit. There will be an estimated 25, 789 jobs created by the signing of the bills, which the governor said he hopes will go to Detroit residents. He talked about the need for proper training for people as these projects get off the ground.
“The operative word is partnership,” said Detroit Mayor Dave Bing. “Without all of us coming to the table, it would have been difficult for us to be here today.”
With the creation of the Regional Transit Authority, the city will finally get an effective rapid transit system that it so desperately needs. It will serve as a channel for millions in federal funds. There will also be a lightrail line that will run from the Detroit River to the New Center area. The cost is estimated to be somewhere around $25 mil-
Labor cause the state is the birthplace of one of the country’s most powerful labor groups, the United Auto Workers. Founded in 1935, the union organized auto workers, winning wages and benefits that transformed assembly-line work into solid middle-class jobs. “So-called right-towork laws are wrong for our state,” said UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles, in an e-mail to the Chronicle. “They are more a political maneuver than a vehicle for gaining more jobs and rights. They destroy workplace democracy and drive down wages for all workers, unionized or not.” Gov. Snyder, a former computer executive who campaigned as a moderate in the 2010 election, had said for nearly two years that right-to-work was too divisive for Michigan, but said he would sign a law if the legislature passed it. After the election he tried to get labor leaders and Republicans together to discuss a compromise, but he said those talks failed. “We are part of a coalition and are looking into other options as regard to right-to-work,” said Garrett. “Should we go to court? Many things are on the table. We will be agitating for a better form of government as to who is in the House and the Senate. Look at the number of laws that have been passed by these lame duckers in this short of period of time and how sweeping they are. Abortion, gun rights…you name it, they did it. We have to talk about some form of reform.” Labor Department figures show that unionized workers earn more and have better benefits than their non-union counterparts. But the number of American workers who are in labor unions is in sharp decline. In Michigan, the share of unionized workers has dropped from 28.4 percent to 17.5 percent since 1985. Meanwhile, the nation’s struggle to hold on to manufacturing jobs and
“This is something that has been 40 years in the making,” Snyder said. “I’m glad we got it done. This was a great partnership. ” This is not the first time the state and the city have tried to create a Regional Transit Authority that would bring such a long overdue need to Detroit – it is 24th.
The next bill the governor signed was a bill signed that will allow the city of Detroit to establish a public lighting authority to run its lighting systems. Members will be appointed to the new authority. “The first thing we need to do is get the right people to come to the table,” said Mayor Bing during the press conference. “From a political standpoint we are pretty much on the same page. And because of that… things have started to develop.”
From page A-1 the travails of the auto industry made Michigan an economic basket case long before the recession. After the downturn hit, unemployment in the state peaked at 14.2 percent and now stands at 9.1 percent, far above the national average. With increasing numbers of working Americans who must make do with falling wages, frozen pensions and long periods of joblessness, it is unclear whether they consider unions their allies. And union leaders have said it is too soon to predict how the new laws would affect their membership and recruiting. Presently, Detroit automakers are covered by existing labor contracts and will not be able to stop paying union fees until those deals lapse, which are in place until September 2015. The vote ended a swift change of fortune for the forces of organized labor throughout the state. Unions and their supporters spent more than $22 million to back a ballot measure last month that would have guaranteed collective bargaining rights in the state Constitution, only to see it resoundingly defeated. The rejection emboldened the Republican House and Senate. Sensing an opening, supporters pushed to have the legislature pass the rightto-work measure. Then and only then did Gov. Snyder, who had previously expressed ambivalence, come out in favor of it. Freedom is not the unions’ friend. After Colorado required public-employees’ unions in 2001 to have annual votes reauthorizing the collection of dues, membership in the Colorado Association of Public Employees declined 70 percent. After Indiana’s government stopped in 2005 collecting dues from unionized public employees, the number of dues-paying members plummeted 90 percent. To be continued...
The mayor also said that getting the lights back on throughout the city will be done in phases, and he said the city hopes to start phase one sometimes in 2013. He intimated that it could take up to three years for the entire project to be completed. “The whole grid system needs to be changed,” said Bing. Of the city’s 85,000 streetlights, it is estimated that half them are off, which has created a public safety issue. “People keep asking me, ‘When are you going to turn the lights on?’ Well, I’m not God, I don’t have that kind of power,” Bing said. “I don’t want people to think the lights are going to come on next week, there still is a lot of work to be done.” The Downtown Development Authority will look to net approximately $12 million a year – that will be used to help pay for the infrastructure cost for the Ilitch development, which will be a sports and entertainment complex, that will include a new arena for the Detroit Red Wings. “Now we can start talking about the good things happening in Detroit,” Bing said. “Too often we talk about the bad things and the financial crises that we are in. We have been writing about and reporting about it for over three years…it hasn’t changed. Get a new story.”
These are good people doing their part, but it won’t be enoughto spur a true renaissance if the job and contracting opportunities do not benefit the everyday folk in Detroit. That’s not divisive talk or setting up an “us versus them” debate, that’s just real talk. Furthermore, we have been very supportive of the governor and the corporate community, who have worked very hard to bring Detroit back from the brink of
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non-relevance. Despite everything, Detroit is headed in the right direction and we need to keep it that way. We have to move ahead, figure out what everyone agrees on and negotiate the differences. So, as publisher of the Michigan Chronicle, I am calling for Detroiters not to be distracted by the endless stream of negative news that comes from the mainstream media or the divisive politics that sometimes comes out of Lansing. That is just the sideshow. But keep your eyes on the slow but substantive change that is happening in Detroit and embrace it. Let’s stay focused on how we as Detroiters can prepare ourselves to directly participate in the economic opportunities that will be coming our way. If Detroit is to be a world-class city again, we need to find a way to improve the lives of everyone here. Detroit, the train is leaving the station. But the good news is that if we position ourselves correctly, we can catch it and help lead it back to greatness. But to do this, we need a seat at the table. Hiram E. Jackson is the publisher of the Michigan Chronicle and CEO of Real Times Media.
Detroit coming year will presage things to come for a long time in Detroit. The city is pregnant with possibilities that have consequences either for the good and betterment of the city or for the bad or worse. The last couple of years have seen Detroit dwindle despite its resilient spirit. From the Census report that showed a dramatic population loss to the turnover of administrations at a city hall manacled in corruption, all have been clouded by the financial distress the city is in. The inability of the city to correct its own books not only concerns those hard-pressed taxpayers who are getting fewer and fewer services, but also sends a wrong signal to those looking to invest in Detroit. In a series of private conversations with concerned residents, the question always comes up, “When will the city get its act together?” That has been the haunting question for too long. How the city navigates its sometimes tense relationship with the state will help decide how much involvement Lansing will have in the affairs of Michigan’s largest city — the city whose struggles and challeng-
From page A-1 es have come to define Southeast Michigan and the rest of the state. Gov. Rick Snyder and Mayor Dave Bing struck a relationship at the beginning of the governor’s tenure that has sometimes been rocky in the fight over the financial stability of the city. That public clash over the financial measures the city should take to be solvent was evident after Gov. Snyder and Mayor Bing appeared on different occasions at Wayne County Community College District Global Conversation Speaker Series to speak on the state of Detroit. At the downtown campus of WCCCD, both men spoke about their desire to see Detroit grow and education being a crucial part of that growth. How these two men move Detroit into a space of economic resurgence has been the subject of public debate in the last 12 months. And the debate must continue in the public square, allowing for all ideas to be tested. Detroit has to grow collectively, not selectively. It has to grow with ideas, not political posturing. For the city to become a thriving 21st century
metropolis, it has to change and evolve in many ways. That change doesn’t translate into changing how the entire apparatus of local government works. The change means putting people in key positions who are capable, understand and can relate to the rapidly growing 21st century challenges and be ready to meet them on behalf of the 700,000 that live in the city, as well as the businesses invested in the city. 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.
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COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
Notice of Intent to Request a Release of Funds Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) 735 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48912 Phone: (517) 241-7207 TTY No.: (800) 382-4568 On or about January 14, 2013 the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Federal funds under Section 8 (o)(13) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)) as amended, for the following development: Scotten Park – Detroit/Wayne County 32 Units New Construction 8 Project Based Voucher (PBV) Assisted Units $307,813 Capital Magnet Fund Loan $6,331,604Low Income Housing Tax Credit $6,659,417 Total Development Cost MSHDA intends to award to Scotten Park Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership up to 8 units of Project Based Voucher (PBV) rental assistance. The proposed development will consist of 24 three-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units constructed in 31 townhomes and 1 single family detached home, located in southwest Detroit, Wayne County. Eight units are reserved for permanent supportive housing and will receive project based voucher assistance. The target population for this project is families and individuals with incomes between 30% and 60% of area median income. All units supported with project based vouchers will be targeted to homeless, chronically homeless, and homeless with special needs.
Notice of FONSI MSHDA also gives notice that it has been determined that the release of funds for the above development will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly MSHDA has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 USC 4321). The reasons for the decision not to prepare such a Statement are as follows: No significant environmental adverse impacts or hazards were identified in the course of the environmental review. An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed development has been made by MSHDA, which documents the environmental review of the proposed development and more fully sets forth the reasons why such a Statement is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at MSHDA, 735 E. Michigan, Lansing, Michigan 48912. The records are available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact Daniel Lince of MSHDA at (517) 335-0183 or TTY no. (800) 382-4568 for further information. No further environmental review of such development is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds.
Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration. Such written comments should be received at MSHDA’s address listed above on or before January 11, 2013. All such comments so received will be considered and MSHDA will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.
Release of Funds Scotten Park LDHA Limited Partnership will undertake the development described above with PBV rental assistance. The PBV program is authorized by Section 8 (o)(13) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)). MSHDA is certifying to HUD that MSHDA and Scott Woosley MSHDA’s Executive Director and Christopher L. LaGrand MSHDA’S Deputy Director, are consenting to accept the jurisdiction of Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval Scotten Park LDHA Limited Partnership may use the PBV assistance, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
Objections Release of Funds HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and MSHDA certification received by January 29, 2013 or a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of MSHDA; (b) MSHDA had omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) a grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to: Keith E. Hernandez, HUD Detroit Area Office, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Potential objectors should contact MSHDA to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Scott Woosley, Executive Director Christopher LaGrand, Deputy Director Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) 735 East Michigan Avenue
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The most innovative technology of Droid Razr Maxx 2012 was a year of innovation and plenty of carbon copies to go around. We saw the tablet wars and Apple and Google slugging it out in real time. The result has been a robust movement of mobile computing into a science fictional future possibly worth living in. – Cornelius A. Fortune, managing editor The MacBook Pro: Nobody does it better than Apple. The price is scary ($1199 to $2799, which is only a problem if you’re trying to keep a budget), but the features are out of this world. iPad mini: This one nearly lived up to the hype. Apple needed to get into the 7” tablet business and the iPad mini is already popular and accordingly to some reports, outselling Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD. Mission accomplished. iPhone 5: You’ve got to hold this one to appreciate the real difference between this model and the iPhone 4S. It’s faster, more slender and wonderful to hold. This was pretty much Apple’s answer to the Samsung Galaxy S III. Samsung Galaxy S III: The best phone of the year: it does everything the iPhone 5 does, but uses the Android OS. It can Cornelius A. Fortune be argued that the iPhone 5 is taller because of this phone. Droid Razr Maxx HD: One of the biggest problems plaguing the average mobile user is battery life. Droid hit it out of the park with this super-long-lasting smartphone. LG Intuition: It’s a phone and it’s a tablet all rolled into one. The LG Intuition isn’t for every taste, but it was one of the most innovative devices to roll out in 2012. Kindle Fire HD/Nook HD: They cost the same ($199) and pretty much do exactly the same thing. Which one you’ll actually choose is going to depend on where you spend the majority of your money: Amazon or Barnes & Noble? The Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD are great starter tablets without the price of a full-sized iPad or the $329 iPad mini. Kindle Paperwhite and Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight: It was inevitable that both Amazon and Barnes & Noble would want to usher in a new type of e-reader for those folks who just wanted to read. Google’s Nexus 7: If you want the size of a Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD, but some real processing power under the hood, look no further than the Nexus 7.
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App of the year What has already been a big year for “Star Wars” fans got even better with “Angry Birds: Star Wars.” This one did the impossible: it improved on “Angry Birds” with lightsabers, blasters, and the Force.
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‘NBA Baller Beats’ demo now available on Xbox Live Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, recently announced that NBA Baller Beats, the first ever motion-based sports video game where you use a REAL ball to develop REAL skills, is now a playable demo on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Want to raise your game and test out your ball-handling skills? The free demo gives gamers the option to select between three difficulty settings (Rookie, Pro, and Baller), one of two music tracks (“Catch ‘Em By Surprise” by Tiesto vs. Diplo ft. Busta Rhymes and
in-game tutorial hosted by two time NBA champion and Emmy Award-winning TNT NBA analyst Kenny Smith. A basketball is required to play the game or demo, and players can use almost any basketball or other type of ball as long as it is the general size and shape of a basketball.
“Bust a Move” by Young MC), choose their favorite official NBA franchise, and play in either Single or Multiplayer gameplay modes.
NBA Baller Beats, is available now for the new MSRP of $39.99 at all major retailers, and comes packaged with an official NBA game ball replica from Spalding. In addition, gamers now have the choice to download the full version of NBA Baller Beats through Games on
Players that download the demo on Xbox LIVE can experience the extensive
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The innovative and firstof-its-kind game features a 30-song set list spanning different decades and genres worth of hits with acts such as LMFAO, Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, Lady Gaga, Rise Against, Young MC and Skrillex (among
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between the legs, etc.), and a Multiplayer mode offering head-to-head competition against up to 8 players. Real Ball. Real Skills. Raise Your Game.
others), up to 20 skill moves (crossovers, behind-the-back, and
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It’s Write a Business Plan Month: How to include your marketing strategy By Marsha Friedman
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December is National Write a Business Plan Month — so designated to encourage unhappy employees to become their own satisfied bosses. Whether your goal is to own your own business, become a consultant, a speaker or an author, you’ll need to start with a business plan. Even if you launched your business years ago, it’s important to revisit and refresh your plan. In recent years, the economy, technology and consumer habits have changed rapidly and dramatically, affecting every aspect of your business. That makes it absolutely vital to re-evaluate your shortand long-term strategies. One of the most critical elements of any business plan is your marketing strategy. Too often, people don’t think through that all-important component with the same rigor they tackle aspects like projected cash flow and longterm goals. Or, they do put thought and effort into planning for market research, promotion and positioning - and then never follow through on their great ideas.
CACU staff and their family clean up an alley in Highland Park.
Highland Park Clean-up a success
The Highland Park United Neighborhood Association recently conducted the second City-Wide Clean-up initiative to rid the alleys and vacant lots of overgrowth tree branches, weeds and other debris that has overwhelmed the city. Crews of various community businesses and residents were given assignments all over the city to help clean up neighborhood streets and alleys from many of the blighted sections of Highland Park.
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abandoned in recent years due in part to the housing market challenges that still exist in the city. One of the crews was comprised of ten Communicating Arts Credit Union employees and their families including CACU Highland Park branch manager Shandel Small. Small and her co-workers pitched in to help remove rubbish and other debris strewn throughout an alley in back of Louise St. on Highland Park’s northwest side. “While working in Highland Park, I’ve developed
a strong personal connection to the city. Projects like this one deepen that connection and also give my kids a great opportunity to volunteer and be inspired to give back to the community,” said Small. The continued success of these clean-up efforts depends on local organizations like CACU and Highland Park citizens who are committed to rolling up their sleeves and being active participants in the revitalization of this proud city.
One problem is that most entrepreneurs (or professionals or authors) don’t have marketing experience. They may be skilled tradesmen, savvy financial advisers or talented writers - the expertise they plan to build their business around - but they’re not marketers. Some don’t realize that executing a solid marketing strategy is essential to any venture’s success; others know it’s important but don’t know where to begin. Here’s why it’s so important: You may have the book that changes the way business is done, or the product that solves a problem for lots of consumers, but if no one knows about it, they can’t come looking for it. Mar-
keting is the fundamental building block of any business; it’s what drives the business, so it can’t be an afterthought. The marketing component of your business plan should include a budget for time (if you’re going to tackle the job yourself) and/or money. You need a timetable and a professional website that attracts visitors and makes it easy for them to learn more about you, your product, book or service -- and equally easy to purchase what you’re selling. Here are some other points to consider as you’re developing your marketing plan: • What is my message? Your message needs to be more than “My product is great.” What’s the problem it solves? If you’re a professional, what’s the value you and your service offer? How are you different from your competition? As an example: At EMSI, we create visibility and credibility for our clients using a payfor-performance model that guarantees media exposure and sets us apart from our peers. • Who is my audience? Unless you have a niche product, consider your potential audience in terms of ever-expanding ripples. For instance, a collapsible coffeepot may be just the thing for a college student’s tiny dorm room. That’s your initial target audience. But his parents and grandparents, who are helping outfit that dorm room, might also be audiences. If they’ve downsized their living quarters, they might just want one for themselves, too. In fact, it could be great for campers, boaters - anyone living in a small space. • Which are the appropriate media outlets for a PR campaign? Social media is great for niche products because online forums build communities around common interests. Daytime TV talk
shows tend to have audiences with lots of women. Most newspaper readers are now 55 or older. Once you have decided who your audience is, figure out what they’re watching, listening to, reading, and doing online, then customize your message for that medium and audience. • What’s your budget? When you’ve answered these questions, you should be able to determine how much marketing you can do yourself (if you’ll be doing any at all) and how much you’ll need help with. If you’re handling it yourself, budget for the time it will take to do things like keeping your website active with fresh blog posts once or twice a week; posting content on social media; developing pitches to get print, radio or TV interested. If you plan to pay a professional for marketing services, use your marketing plan to explore the costs and timetable, and budget accordingly. Whether you’re launching a dream or strengthening your existing business, you need to lay a good foundation with a solid plan. If marketing isn’t an important component of that plan, your rocket to the moon will likely fizzle and fade. Marsha Friedman is a 22-year veteran of the public relations industry. She is the CEO of EMSI Public Relations (www. emsincorporated.com), a national firm that provides PR strategy and publicity services to corporations, entertainers, authors and professional firms. She is the author of “Celebritize Yourself: The 3-Step Method to Increase Your Visibility and Explode Your Business” and she can also be heard weekly on her Blog Talk radio show, EMSI’s “PR Insider,” every Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.
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NEI, transforming region Since its inception in 2008, The New Economy Initiative (NEI) has sought to leverage $100 million pooled from 10 leading philanthropic organizations and businesses to reshape and redefine the economic landscape of Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
verage its investments in ways that are jump starting sectors of the region’s economy while embracing and engaging often-overlooked minority, ethnic and immigrant communities. One of the beneficiaries of the NEI’s vision has been New Michigan Media (NMM).
This unique collaboration, aligning the exper Conceived in 2008 by tise and resources of The Wayne State University Community Foundation professor Hayg Oshagan for Southeast Michigan, as a way to harness the The Max & Marjorie Fisher individual voices of ethnic Foundation, The Ford Founand minority media into dation, The Hudson-Webber a strong collective, New Foundation, The W.K. KelMichigan Media’s foundlogg Foundation, The John Hayg Oshagan ing members are the editors and publishers of the S. & James L. Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Mc- region’s ethnic newspapers — Bankole Gregor Fund, The Charles Stewart Mott Thompson, senior editor of The MichiFoundation and The Skillman Founda- gan Chronicle; Osama Siblani, publisher tion, has been propelling a transforma- of The Arab American News; Elias Guition of the area’s economy — with em- terrez, publisher of The Latino Press; phasis on reclaiming its entrepreneurial Arthur Horwitz, publisher of The Jewish and innovation-driven roots — while News; and Tack Yong-Kim, publisher of also tackling its top-down, heavy-indus- the Michigan Korean Weekly — have estry/automotive culture. tablished common ground on an array In its heyday, Detroit was the Silicon of domestic issues, many relating to enValley of America, a place where creativi- trepreneurship, immigration and small ty, innovation and calculated risk-taking business development. were as much a part of the environment as busy factories belching smoke while churning out automobile parts. Detroit symbolized the opportunity inherent in “the American Dream” and attracted inventors and raw muscle from around the country and the world.
Entrepreneurial minorities and immigrants turned slag captured from blast furnaces into paving material for road beds, scrap metal from factories into global recycling enterprises, oil-soaked rags into linen supply companies, pushcarts selling sandwiches into restaurant chains. But over the years, the region failed at incubating new businesses as established ones aged, educating its workforce for the jobs of tomorrow, and keeping a welcome mat out for enterprising and hard-working newcomers. Launched just as the region’s auto-centric economy and flagship city were hurtling toward contraction and bankruptcy, the NEI could have become a “too little, too late” attempt to salvage the status quo.
Instead, the NEI has been able to le-
Embracing the important role immigrant, minority and ethnic communities play in driving the region’s economy, the NEI has supported New Michigan Media with a grant that enables business entrepreneurs from each community — almost 150 in total — to be identified, featured and celebrated. Posting their stories via the NEI-funded Southeast Michigan Start-Up website exposes their hard work and success to the entire region.
While NEI’s vision is delivering obvious benefits to Detroit and Southeast Michigan, some of these benefits are less apparent but no less important. Through its investment in New Michigan Media, NEI is addressing one of the region’s most nagging obstacles — a diverse-but-segregated culture. And that investment in New Michigan Media has created a special dividend. New Michigan Media members are now working together as colleagues and friends, bringing our communities together with each other and the region and creating a model for collaboration unique in America.
Murder in the American family By Bill Johnson We live in a violent age. Ruthless, wanton and gratuitous violence is at intolerably high levels.
would still be plenty left for every criminal since thievery and the black market provide them with all the guns they need.
Collectively, the vio Recently, we experilence, the tragedy and the enced a senseless slaughsuffering are telling indicater by an apparently mentors of the bleakness and tally deranged gunman who perversity that have become went into an elementary an everyday fact of suburschool in Newtown, Conn., ban and city life. The disinand used a high-powered tegration of the traditional rifle to kill 20 children and family, increasing poverty, six adults, including his deteriorating schools and mother. The incident folthe enormity of the drug lowed the horrendous mass problem are contributing murder at a movie theater in factors. Guns are the weapColorado, at a Sikh temple ons of choice within this in Wisconsin, at a manufacculture. Until these patholturer in Minneapolis. More ogies are reversed, these than 60 mass murders have Bill Johnson homegrown predators will been carried out with firefind a way to kill and maim no matter arms across America in the last several how many controls society tries to place decades. on guns. Closer to home, we also have a dif- Detroit is paralyzed. Few suggestions ferent, but no less gruesome massacre on how to lead young people away from taking place. Detroit’s reputation as a corrupting influences and impose strict mean and dangerous place has been re- order on their lives are submitted by inforced day-in, day-out since the mid- community organizations, civic groups, 1980s when gun-related violence became churches or policy-makers. Realistic the leading cause of morbidity and mor- plans to make streets safe aren’t articutality among the city’s young. The city lated by law enforcement entities. Viohas recorded more than 365 homicides lence is generally viewed as uncontrolthis year, which is more per capita than lable or inevitable even under the most in New York, a city with more than 10 favorable circumstances. times Detroit’s population. Therefore, thousands of residents The most frightening aspect of the live behind bars and elaborate security violence is its randomness. It is led by systems, prisoners in their own homes. an inner city underclass unlike any in Left to accept the carnage as a way of the city’s past. Our neighborhoods are life, residents drift into frightened sibreeding grounds for generations of de- lence and prolonged mourning. moralized, idle, rootless young men who feel empowered only by possession of Rather than signal hopelessness, deadly weapons. The aggressive, brutal however, these incidents should arouse style of their violence is carried out frustrated communities to lay siege to the deadly culture of violence. without conscience. Each time a mass murder occurs, One counterattack on armed criminal there is an outcry from the anti-gun warfare could involve identifying, targetlobby, which raises questions over the ing and incarcerating the most chronic need for tougher gun control. Some offenders for a long time. As long as lawmakers want military-style assault there are bad guys on the streets, they will find guns to use. And as long as weapons banned. fear of violence is so high, law-abiding Arguably, it would be nice to think citizens will want to buy guns to protect that symbolic gestures would persuade themselves. predators to change their behavior. But tougher gun laws hold a false promise. In the final analysis, government has Nothing prevents Detroit from drowning a responsibility to protect the public from predators. But as we have become in illegal firearms. painfully aware, government can only do In many instances, officers on the so much to prevent people from being street find themselves outgunned. In- massacred at the hands of their own creasingly caches of AK-47s are seized children. from criminals. But research shows that if 90 percent of guns disappeared, there
Violence is ‘as American as cherry pie’ By George Curry
He said, “Can we honestly say that we’re doing In the late 1960s, Black enough to keep our chilrevolutionary H. Rap Brown, dren — all of them — safe now known as Jamil Abdulfrom harm? Can we claim, lah al-Amin, was often as a nation, that we’re quoted as saying violence all together there, letting is “as American as cherry them know that they are pie.” More than 40 years loved, and teaching them after the Student Non-Vioto love in return? Can we lent Coordinating Commitsay that we’re truly doing tee (SNCC) firebrand made enough to give all the chilthat pronouncement, the dren of this country the numbers support his asserchance they deserve to live tion. out their lives in happiness and with purpose? I’ve According to the Brady been reflecting on this the Campaign to Prevent Gun last few days, and if we’re Violence, nearly 100,000 honest with ourselves, the people in the U.S. are shot answer is no. We’re not each year in murders, as- George Curry doing enough. And we will saults, suicides, accidents or by law enforcement officials. Of the have to change.” 31,593 who died in 2008 from gun vio- In the wake of the latest shooting lence, 2,179 were murdered; 18,223 spree, even some longtime National killed themselves; 592 were killed ac- Rifle Association supporters are saying cidently; 326 were killed during police we need more stringent gun laws. intervention and 273 died, but the intent Senator Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West was unknown. Va.) — who has an “A” rating from the The report shows that 66,769 sur- NRA — said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” vived gun injuries, including 44,466 who “I just came with my family from deer were injured in a gun attack; 3,013 were hunting. I’ve never had more than three injured during a suicide attempt; 18,610 shells in a clip. Sometimes you don’t get were shot accidently and 679 were shot more than one shot anyway at a deer. It’s during police intervention. common sense. It’s time to move beyond On average, according to the Brady rhetoric. We need to sit down and have a common sense discussion and move in Campaign: a reasonable way.” • Every day, 270 people in America, 47 of them children and teens, are shot in Even Rupert Murdock, CEO of News murders, assaults, suicides, accidents Corp., asked rhetorically on his Twitter account, “When will politicians find and police intervention; courage to ban automatic weapons?” • Every day, 87 people die from gun vio- Murdock’s media empire includes Fox lence, 33 of them murdered; News, which strongly advocates pro-gun • Every day, eight children and teens positions. die from gun violence; Although it may not seem like it, • Every day, 183 people are shot, but America is less violent than it was two decades ago, according the FBI crime stasurvive their gun injuries and tistics. The homicide rate, which peaked • Every day, 38 children and teens are at 10 per 100,000 in the early 1990s, is shot, but survive their gun injuries. now about half that rate. However, the Every time there is mass murder, same can’t be said of mass murders, dethere are flashbacks to earlier killings: fined as involving the deaths of at least The University of Texas tower sniper in four people. 1966, the 1986 post office shootings in James Alan Fox, professor of crimiEdmond, Oklahoma that inspired the nology, law and public policy at Northterm “going postal,” the Columbine High eastern University in Boston, said there massacre in 1999, the deadly shooting is no pattern with mass murders. He spree at Virginia Tech in 2007, the Fort said there were 645 mass-murder events Hood Texas mass murder in 2009, the between 1976 and 2010. weird-look on the face of Jared Loughner after he fatally shot six people and Even at its greatly reduced level, the injured 12 others last year, including U.S. is far more violent than other highCongresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, in income countries. Data from the World Health Organization for 2003 from 23 Tucson. heavily populated high-income coun This year has seen an unusual tries showed that the U.S had far higher number of high-profile shootings. In rates of firearm deaths than the other 22 April, three Black people were killed and countries studied. two more injured in Tulsa as part of a hate crime. In July, 12 people were killed In fact, of the 23 countries examined, and 58 were injured in Aurora, Colorado 80 percent of all firearm deaths occurred at the midnight premier of the Batman in the U.S., 86 percent of all women movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” And killed by firearms were females living in in August, seven people were killed at the United States and of all children 14 three injured at a Sikh temple in a Mil- and under killed by firearms, 87 percent of them were in the U.S. waukee suburb. Other terrorizing acts also come to mind, including Timothy McVeigh’s 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City and Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated “Unabomber,” who was sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences in 1998 for killing three people and injuring 23 others over a 20year period. And now a mass slaughter at an elementary school. At a prayer vigil Sunday night in Newtown, Conn., for the 20 children, most of them 6 or 7 years old, and six adults, President Obama said it is time to explore what can be done to curb gun violence.
Speaking in Connecticut, Obama said, “Since I’ve been president, this is the fourth time we have come together to comfort a grieving community torn apart by a mass shooting. The fourth time we’ve hugged survivors. The fourth time we’ve consoled the families of victims. And in between, there have been an endless series of deadly shootings across the country, almost daily reports of victims, many of them children, in small towns and big cities all across America, victims whose, much of the time, their only fault was being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
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OLHSA announces Walk for Warmth
In its golden year anniversary, the 23rd annual Walk for Warmth on Feb. 23, OLHSA’s Oakland Walk for Warmth is seeking supporters old and new to help keep the heat on in our neighbors’ homes this winter. Join the fun at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets starting at 8:30 a.m.
This is the second year that the Oakland event has partnered with Genisys Credit Union as premier sponsor. Says Linda Zabik of Genisys, public relations manager and fundraising chairperson, “Supporting Walk for Warmth has become a staple of the Genisys brand. It’s a great event in line with our mission and every year our employees, members, and the community have a great time at the event.” Rocking live entertainment and shopping discounts at various outlet stores throughout the mall will be a main draw to the 1,100+ walkers.
‘From The Vision Through the Victory’ “From The Vision Through the Victory “ Phase Five, a pastoral banquet honoring the Rev. Eddie J. Patterson and First Lady Gloria Patterson was recently held at the Lakeland Manor in St. Clair Shores. O’Neil D. Swanson Sr., president and CEO, Swanson Funeral Homes Inc. was a special guest. Pictured (from left) are Lorene Wilson, Shawn Balemor, First Lady Gloria Patterson, Pastor Eddie Patterson, O’ Neil D. Swanson Sr., Dale Studemire, Min. Delores Coles, and Horace Smith. The event was hosted by the New Greater Zion Hill.
people warm. What better way to be part of the solution than joining Walk for Warmth raise money for this very cause?”
The Livingston event will see family friendly entertainment including Buzz Elliott from WHMIFM as emcee, a walktill-you-drop soundtrack provided by local DJ Kurt
Lewis, and much more. An exciting new feature walkers will love is free personalized fundraising web pages, available for each walker. “Now walkers can activate a free, custom page and personalize it so they can gather their donations online through email or social media,” said Ronald B. Borngesser, OLHSA CEO. “It’s the next step for our fundraising and we hope
The Livingston Walk for Warmth will be at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center on February 9, 2013. Stellar community support is enjoyed by this event and real estate professional and fundraising chairperson Candye Hinton wants to see that support ramped up even more than usual. “The need is so high right now for emergency utility assistance – keeping
God and social media By Sheila Thomas
dience that you want to reach, you need to adapt and adjust. Butler agreed. “If you want to reach our youth, you have to use social media,” he said. “Paul said to become a Jew to the Jews and a Greek to the Greeks.”
“In 2010, 84 million Americans accessed the Internet through mobile devices, and this number is expected to double by 2014.” In addition, “In a few years, smartphones, netbooks and tablet computers will be the primary means of accessing the internet…” These statements come straight out of the book, “Management Information Systems – Managing the Digital Firm,” by Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon. While I have used my Android phone extensively, since I bought it during the spring of 2011, I believe that I am one of those that could have easily been left behind. I say this because I was one of the last people I know (besides my mom) to acquire a cellphone of any kind. However the reason I upgraded from a tiny cellphone that only functioned as a phone, to my relatively new LG Optimus Android, was that I suddenly had a desire to stay connected with the rest of the world at all times, via social media. What better way to do so than to purchase a smartphone? Believe me, I have come a long way! As a current MBA student at Lawrence Technological University, taking management information systems, I am constantly being reminded of how far we have come, especially those of my generation, who were babies during the 60’s 70’s and 80’s, who have been forced to keep up with the changing times. As a Christian, I have often sat in awe, thinking of the times we are living in, and of how easy God has made it , for us to spread the gospel throughout all the earth. Think about it – we don’t have to travel hundreds and thousands of miles to spread the gospel to all the earth. We don’t even have to spend lots of postage, mailing tracts to people in other lands. If we do things properly, we can spread the gospel throughout all the earth from the comfort of our home or office through the Internet and social media. I truly believe that if the Body of Christ does not get it, then we could be left behind. What a shame it would be for the Body of Christ to miss the opportunity to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the extent that God wants us to. So I wanted to get the thoughts of a few leaders
Sheila Thomas and business owners in the Body of Christ, to see what is really going on in the area of God and social media. Pastor Andre Butler, senior pastor of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Southfield, Michigan, said it best when he stated, “The attributes of a good leader are to learn to listen to those around you, to surround yourself with those who are smarter than you. When we humble ourselves as a leader, we can enable others to teach us.” Butler stated that by doing so, a leader can learn what to do to stay ahead of the game. He has even considered offering social media classes to his members. “We want our members to reach out to the world around them,” he stated. “If they are not connected, that can limit their reach.” Butler went on to state that there are mainly two types of churches using social media – those who do outreach, and those who are either a part of the younger generation, or are listening to what the younger generation has to say. While listening to the younger generation is key to knowing how to reach them, adjusting to their methods of communication is also important. Dr. Ken Gadd, owner of Gadd Business Consultants in Dearborn, Michigan, Pastor of St. James United Church of Christ in Casco, Michigan and professor of marketing at Lawrence Technological University, stated “We as people of faith need to adjust to the times and the communication methods to reach the target markets that use these methods. If you’re going to stay in the loop, you have to adjust. If your target market is using social media, it’s not their job to adjust. It’s our job to adjust to how we reach them. If I want to go to France, I need to learn French. If that’s the au-
LaTanya Orr is owner of Selah Branding and Design LLC, a graphic and web design company in Detroit, Michigan. She encourages her clients to use social media. In regards to reaching our youth, she stated, “You definitely have to reach them through this technology. That is how they are being inspired. That is what they are using. That is what they know,” she said. “There are kids that can run circles around me on the computer. The youth have adapted to technology and social media. We would be crazy not to use this medium to reach them.” Orr went on to describe how an 18-month old can easily move and rearrange images on and Ipad. “When she is 18 years old, technology will be even more advanced,” she said. “What are you going to do? You have to move forward. You can’t be left behind.” Pastor George Adams of After Christ Christian Center in Detroit, Michigan, agrees. “We are definitely in a different time,” he said. “At one time, our youth were captivated by rap music and now it is social media,” he continued. “What the church has to do is to be creative and look at not just where we are, but where we are going. We cannot be behind. We must look ahead,” he said. “We need to use these tools to reach the youth. The enemy has the intent to pervert these tools, but the real intent is to use them to spread the gospel.” Pam Perry, owner of Ministry Marketing Solutions, in Farmington Hills, Michigan, agrees that social media and technological tools can be used in the wrong manner. “There are a lot of bad things on the web,” she said, “but the whole point of all media –from a bullhorn to television to the radio, is to reach the people with the Message.” Perry, who has helped business and churches across the nation with their social media strategies, stated that “In Matthew, the Bible says to ‘Go ye into all the world.’ It is part of the Great Commission,” she continued. “What faster way to spread the gospel?”
“However,” Perry said, “People can get distracted if they don’t know the purpose and if they don’t have a strategy.” We all know of the distractions that Facebook and other social media can provide if we do not take control while we are using it. “Some people have been on Facebook so much, they had to close their page, “Orr said. “It can be too distracting if you are not disciplined,” Adams said. “I don’t use social media as a diary, or as a sole medium to express myself,” he said. Butler stated that social media has provided a new kind of distraction to those attempting to keep a balance between time spent with God and time spent on other daily activities. Kim Schott, owner of Schott Cultural Consulting in Shelby Township, Michigan, admits that social media can be distracting. Her advice to those who are addicted to social media is to “Get their faith out of Facebook and their face in the Book.” Schott, a Constant Contact business partner, continued, “What it comes down to is that they need to loosen anything in their life that is causing wrong feelings, attitudes and behaviors. Social media has to be one of those things they loosen. They need to bind themselves to the attitudes and patterns of Jesus Christ. Ironically, Schott, who teaches her clients how to use social media tools, says that she has fasted from social media. “I dedicated a digital fast and a food fast for God,” she said. “For
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mubarak played religion card (A-2) Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak portrayed himself as a paradigm of stability in a country he once described as a “powder keg” of sectarian unrest. Yet far from promoting stability, his regime may have actually been the source of much of the religious strife.
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-
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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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‘Sunday Best’ concert Impact Ministries, where Bishop Wayne T. Jackson serves as host pastor, hosted a Sunday Best concert titled “Receive God’s Divine Order For Your Life” featuring young runner-up Alexis Spight and Sunday Best winners Le’ Andria Johnson and Joshua Rogers. The room was filled with excitement and gratitude. The three performers were contestants on the show “Sunday Best” and this gave parishioners a chance to see them in a different setting. The concert brought tears of joy, shouts and handclaps as the singers told stories of how their lives have changed since the show and how they will be forever indebted to God for
Freshman Nia Little (#1/top girls’ golfer in the DPS League) participat-
into a casket of a loved one. This week the country will be shocked further and we will all look into the caskets and see how the wrath of a man and his guns can bring inspeakable grief to so many.
This year Flint, Michigan, was designated the most dangerous city in the United States. Nearly every night on the local news, a crime rundown is given in urban cities like Detroit and Chicago, tying in with the media adage, “If it bleeds, it leads.”
Joshua Rogers, Season 8 “Sunday Best” winner. His continuous grace and mercy, and for all that He
has done for them.
ed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s (MHSAA) State Regional Tournament in Farmington Hills and qualified for the MHSAA State Final Tournament in Grand Rapids. Nia’s appearance in the State Final Tournament was historic in that no other DPS girl golfer has ever advanced to that level. We hope that there will
be more girls and boys in the Detroit Public School District who will develop an interest in golf, learn from professional golf teachers, join a team and compete. Professional golf teachers can be contacted at Gino’s School of Golf at the Rouge Golf Course, (313) 218-3084, and at Golfademics, (313) 3847896.
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Gun violence not just an urban Black problem By Rev. Charles Wiliams
Renaissance High School Girls’ Golf Team continue to amaze The Renaissance High School Girls’ Golf Team has become one of Detroit’s teams to watch. To They have been Detroit Public School champions for the third consecutive year. They have scored in the 40s, and all players who scored in the 40s were 9th grade freshmen.
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The impression is given that crime, particularly the types involving violence related to drugs and poverty, are exclusive to cities like Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland. When many, if not most, people think of gun violence, it is automatically thought that it is an urban (Black) ghetto problem.
Rev. Charles Williams II Oakland kill just like the ones in Oak Creek. A killing in Aurora is no different than one in Atlanta.
A report from the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency and Prevention suggests that th the drug market is a major contributor to the nation’s ever-rising homicide rate. The peak in homicides during the mid1980s was directly related to the saturation of crack cocaine urban areas.
My fear is that when situations like the one in Newtown, Connecticult occur, access to weapons is focused on when it should also be on the mental state of the shooter. Conservative beat their drums about the need and right to bear arms, and that is countered by a cry for a ban on assault weapons and tighter gun restrictions from liberals.
Although most would agree that the urban violence problem is out of control, there is no doubt that whether violence happens in a city or suburb, it is severly damaging, regardless. Bullets flying in
I have officiated over a lot of funerals and I know that death doesn’t become real until you have to look
I know that the fiscal cliff, debt ceiling and women’s rights are among the serious issues we face, and are ofen divided over, but as we mourn as a nation over what happened in Newtown, let this lesson serve as one that will urge us all to remember man’s inhumanity to man and the tools available to help them commit these inhumane acts, often on innocent children whose lives are cut short or who damaged for life mentally. We must get more serious about gun violence in the United States. It is not just a Black problem, not just an urban problem, but, rather, an American problem. We must tighten restrictions on guns and revive the ban on assault weapons. Prayers go out to the community of Newtown, Connecticut, and everyplace senseless gun violence has taken place. Follow the Rev. Charles Williams II on Twitter: @ therevcw and Facebook: facebook.com/therevcwii.
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THE RENAISSANCE High School Girls’ Golf Team. Pictured (front row, from left) are Ashley Tate, Alaya Byrd, Melanie Sloan, Nia Davis, Jacquelene Jackson, Akilah Johnson and Nia Little. Coach Harry Kennedy is in rear.
Big dreams for Malcolm Malcolm Little is a 12-year-old aspiring professional golfer. The youngest of six children was introduced to the great sport at age 8 by his uncle, Brak Little. He first started with First Tee Golf and later joined Hollywood Golf Association where his natural swing was noted by the coach, Horace (Dent) Mitchell. This natural swing and ability garnered more attention and efforts from his coaches. This transitioned to a very serious dedication by Malcolm’s parents, Joel and Dannielle Little to foster Malcolm’s talent for the sport. He is currently guided in his ultimate goal of becoming a professional golfer by well-known founder and president of Geno White’s Golf Academy, Geno White. His first official tournament at age eight was in Lima, Ohio at the Midwest Junior Golf tournament. Malcolm placed third that year for his age group. However, every year since he has increased in ranking and is now the two- time defending champion in the Pee- Wee Division. He has played in over 50 tournaments and has placed in over 25 of those them. He is the three-time local qualifier defending champion for the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament and has won the regional and placed first place and second respectively the last two
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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.
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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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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
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.
Malcolm J. Little years. Of his most prestigious events, the annual Optimist Junior Golf Tournament has provided him with the opportunity to play in the International Junior Golf Championship at the famous PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This experience allowed him to play with junior golfers from around the world. He is the two- time Southfield Open defending champion. He is also the defending champion of the Handicap Division of the Rouge Open and he placed third overall behind local, well known golfer Larry (“Shot Maker”) Clemons. Shot Maker has also been a mentor and coach to Malcolm. It must also be noted the Rouge Open is an adult tournament. Malcolm was the only junior golfer allowed to play.
Rouge Golf Course is his main practice facility and he is well known and liked by many and they support his golf discipline. One of the main prizes for this open was a personal parking spot at the facility. Malcolm was most pleased with this accolade as he is not even old enough to drive. He plays in the Meijer’s tour, US Kids and the Top 50 tour each season. His hobbies during his free time, which is limited, include video game development and software design. He is currently homeschooled in preparation for attending either Cass Technical High School or Renaissance High School. It is hoped that Malcolm’s natural talent and abilities lead to sponsorships and scholarships to aid further in his pursuit of the sport and his education.
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I can fix the Pistons By Leland Stein III
My Detroit Pistons started the 2012-13 season with eight consecutive losses, their worst start in franchise history. This came on the heels of four consecutive losing seasons.
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After posting a noteworthy 59-23 record in the 2008-09 campaign, 2009-10 saw the team dip to 39-43, in 2009-10 it went 2755, in 2010-11 they went 30-52, and in the strike shortened season last year, the team went 25-41. So now, when a team starts putting together four consecutive losing seasons, it takes on the feel of perennial loser. Whether this contention is true of false, the attendance at The Palace has surely reflected that people have lost interest in the Pistons. Couple that with its location outside the city (30 mile from Detroit), it all adds up as a perfect storm. Sure, people have noted that during the Pistons heydays when they were competing every year for a NBA title shot, The Palace was one of the hardest tickets in town to get. There was sellout after sellout. However, when the team starts losing, making that long trek out to Auburn Hills seems less inviting. There are only three teams in the Eastern Conference with worse records. At this writing they had a 7-22 record and it’s projects to yet another a 28-54 season. There is seemingly no way the Pistons can make the playoffs, but I have a plan. If you have to play an old guy, start Tayshaun Prince at shooting guard, with Greg Monroe’s superior passing ability at power forward with rookie Andre Drummond at center. Put Charlie Villanueva, or I know most will hate this, Austin Daye, at the three. Then you will have hustler Jason Maxiell coming off the bench where he belongs. He is only 6-6 and is playing power forward for a team that will lose over 50 games. Starting rookie shooting guard Kyle Singler is cute, but after his initial start he has hit the wall and is a role player at best, not a shooting guard like Rip Hamilton that will get a team 20 points every game all season. Bring him off the bench.
BRANDON KNIGHT, driving on Jeremy Linn, has shown flashes that he could be that guy for the Pistons – Andre Smith
So, a starting five including Monroe, photo Drummond and Villanueva up front would give the team more scoring and a mini-twin tower lineup. In the back court, Prince with rookie point guard Brandon Knight would be a solid collective. Then coach Lawrence Frank can pick and chose as games, situations and defensive schemes present themselves and in turn he can adjust and coordinate his substitution pattern as he deems necessary. Then a competent coach can integrate Will Bynum, Daye, Jonas Jerebko, Maxiell, Singler and Corey Maggette into the mix and make the Pistons a better team.
Sure, the Pistons have a lot of holes, but this is a team that has enough talent to
get to .500 at the very least. Just look at how Golden States coach Mark Jackson has used his roster to get his team, way over .500 at 18-9. Also, NBA teams like Milwaukee, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, and even a team like Orlando that lost its best players and is in a rebuilding mode, is hovering right at .500. None of the above teams’ rosters are noteworthy nor are they really that much better, or better at all, than the Pistons, but something is better indeed based on their records thus far.
Leland Stein can be reached at lelstein3@aol.com or at Twitter @lelandsteinIII.
Legendary coaches speak out on tragedy By Leland Stein III
He spoke about the school shootings in Newtown, Conn.
tragic Newtown, Connecticut, massacre where a heavily armed man walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and, within a few minutes, killed 26 people, 20 of them children, is seemingly having a lasting effect on the consciousness of a caring Americans.
Using his postgame press conference, Kelsey spoke passionately about the need for people to “stand up” and keep the United States “the greatest country, ever.” He challenged national leaders to bring about changes necessary to prevent future tragedies.
Legendary college coach Jim Boeheim’s third-ranked Syracuse Orange’s had a 72-68 victory over Detroit in the Gotham Classic, thus becoming only the third Division I men’s coach to win 900.
Kelsey told reporters: “When I walked into the press conference, I had never been in a chair with a microphone in front of me with that many cameras. Something came over me. I don’t know if it was divine intervention or what, but it struck me that I had a platform that very few people in the world have.”
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Boeheim, 68, and in his 37th year at his alma mater, is 900304 and has joined an elite fraternity. Mike Krzyzewski (936) and Bob Knight (902) are the only other men’s Division I coaches to win that many games.
He expressed thanks for having the ability to go home and kiss his daughters, ages 4 and 5, who are just a little younger than the youngest Newtown victims.
“To me, it’s just a number,” said Boeheim, whose first victory was against Harvard in 1976.
“Parents, teachers, rabbis, priests, coaches, everybody needs to step up,” Kelsey said. “This has to be a time for change. And I know this microphone’s powerful right now, because we’re playing the fourthbest team in the country.”
“If I get 900, have I got to get more? That’s why maybe it’s just not that important to me because to me it’s just a number, and the only number that matters is how this team does.
Such a strong statement from the first-year coach of a mid-major university took some people by surprise, but longtime elder coach Joe Schoenfeld said that type of talk is part of what makes Kelsey a respected coach and humanitarian.
With his wife, Juli, looking on at the postgame press conference and his young children close by, Syracuse coach Boeheim’s final remarks were not about his milestone 900th career victory. Instead, he was thinking about the Newtown victims. It was a sobering end to what was a memorable evening for Syracuse basketball, when Boeheim quickly put his landmark achievement behind him as his thoughts in the postgame press conference moved to the mass shootings that are engulfing America
JIM BOEHEIM, Syracuse coach, forgot basketball and let his humanitarian spirit shine. “If we cannot get the people body, can tell me why we need done, I don’t know what kind of who represent us to do some- assault weapons with 30 shots country we have.” thing about firearms, we are — this is our fault if we don’t Boeheim was not alone, fola sad, sad society,” Boeheim go out there and do something lowing first-year Winthrop bassaid. “If one person in this about this. ketball coach Pat Kelsey Eagles’ world, the NRA president, any- “If we can’t get this thing 65-55 loss to No. 7 Ohio State.
“He’s a servant-leader. He’s not afraid to lead, and he’s leading to try to help other people,” Schoenfeld said. “He does a lot of nice things for people, often behind the scenes, and this time just happened to be in front of the camera.”
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Business 101: A primer worth considering By Dr. Lee Meadows
“Your boss was upset because when you come to work, the idea is to show off your marvelous customer service skills, not your underwear.”
Infrequent are those moments when time is available and activity is minimal, so the opportunity for a peaceful, mind-soothing interaction between person and process is greatly appreciated. That rare moment occurred when my better half was out of town for a conference, I was a day ahead on my academic duties and my son was, supposedly, at work.
“My boss got mad at me because I was a few minutes late getting back to work.” Carson stated.
Lee Meadows with their part-time jobs. As full-time freshman college students, they’d all learned to appreciate the value of having their own pocket money.
I had just sat down at the kitchen table to consume a modest, though balanced, meal when I heard the sound of the garage door being opened, followed by a cacophony of voices that destroyed the silence and signaled that my son, Garrison, and his swarm of Killer ‘B’s’ were about to descend and consume any living organism not moving at light speed. The destroyed silence was a prelude for what was to come.
“Mister Meadows, do you know that my supervisor got mad at me the other day for getting to work at 9 a.m.?” “Well, Sam, what time are you supposed to be there?” I asked. “9 a.m.,” he said. “I was in time.” “Sam, you can be in time if you are a drummer in a jazz band. When going to work, you have to be on time. Typically that means arriving a few minutes before the, actual starting time.”
After the formal, “Hey, Mister Meadows” from the swarm and “Hey, Dad” from my offspring, I noticed that they’d brought bags that contained a variety of items from Jimmy John’s and I assumed they would retreat to the basement to consume their plunder and exercise their thumbs on the numerous controllers that lay scattered on the floor. Instead, they noticed that I was about to eat and insisted on joining me.
“Why would I do that?” “So you can have time, to be on time,” I stated. “My boss got mad at me because I was texting,” Tom stated. “Why were you texting?” I asked. “Well, at that moment, I didn’t have anything to do.”
“That’s really quite nice of you, but I’m sure the five of you would, probably, be much happier down in the basement,” I kindly stated as the favored option.
“Tom, there is always something to do at a job. You can always ask. You can observe and take the initiative, you can….”
“Oh, we don’t mind joining you,” as one stated and the others cheered on as if they were pumping me up for a 10K jaunt.
“My boss got mad at me because I didn’t wear a belt to work,” Josh interrupted.
Each one pulled out a chair, sat down, opened their Jimmy John bags and started eating. Once I realized that I had a “seize the moment” opportunity, I thought I’d inquire on how things were going
“Why didn’t you wear a belt to work?” I asked. “My pants fit well without a belt. I bent over to pick up something that dropped and an elderly customer screamed,” he said.
“Why were you late getting back to work?” I asked.
getting back to work. Your lateness probably affected someone else’s work.”
“I don’t remember why. Besides it was only a few minutes and it’s not like the job was going anywhere,” he responded.
I waited for Garrison to one-up, this “my boss got mad at me” stream of consciousness, but he just kept eating his sandwich.
“And neither will you if you continue being late
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counter lacked the tradition of the Council Fire or the lore of the Round Table, the exchange of insight into Business 101 practices was critical to their long-term value as full-time employees. It was more than worth losing a few moments of peaceful silence.
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As we end 2012 and prepare for a new year, let’s reflect on the year that was. At the national level, 2012 saw: ■A contentious election with President Obama winning a second term as president and hoping to build on the administration’s accomplishments from his first term, ■ The Affordable Patient and Care Act being upheld by the Supreme Court, thus providing health care access to over 30 million people across the country, ■ The term “fiscal cliff” become part of the national lexicon, ■ Deepening political divide in Washington, D.C. ■ And most recently, the right-to work debate being pushed to the forefront in Michigan and beyond. Locally, Detroit also experienced positive signs, despite significant issues which continue to confront this city and region. The Motor City continues to emerge as a small business incubator and
leader, as evidenced by: repopulation of ■C ontinued downtown Detroit with new residents and businesses resulting from small and large business development, ■ Quicken Loans continuing to move employees to the central core while purchasing several downtown locations for its vendors and suppliers to relocate from across the region and state, ■ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan also consolidating and reallocating employees to its downtown campus and the Renaissance Center, ■ Downtown becoming a hub for small business development as evidenced by the number of entrepreneurs and other small businesses establishing their roots in the lower Woodward area, ■M idtown continuing to attract funding and investment for housing and business opportunities. Despite these successes, many challenges remain as we head into the new year. As the city continues to focus on its transformation from a manufacturing hub to an emerging, entrepreneurial city, I believe the region needs to continue to focus on: ■P roviding a safe and welcoming environment for entrepreneurs to start a business and thrive, ■ Offering access to capital and relevant financial incentives for those considering starting or expanding their business, ■ Adequate training opportunities for those who have never started a business, ■ Rebranding Detroit. Nationally, the perception of the region is negative and there’s an opportunity to change the dialogue about this region. However, various factions from around and across the region and city need
to work and communicate in a collaborative and open manner. ■ Moving beyond the past barriers which have prevented those from wanting to invest and grow in Detroit, ■ Regional cooperation where there is open, transparent and thoughtful conversation based on dignity and respect, not accusations and non-flexible thinking, ■ Identifying those who have actually relocated to Detroit and have them share their experiences. For example, I received an email from reader Jon Gregory, Third Media Marketing, who shared this: “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.” In 2013 this column will indeed continue to focus on Detroit entrepreneurship. The point is, Detroit has many believers such as Mr. Gregory and it’s time we must continue to share their positive stories in and around Detroit. On a personal note, thank you for your continued support and I like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season filled with warmth, love and peace. Happy New Year! You can reach Mark S. Lee at mark@leegroupinnovation.com or follow him on Linked In, Twitter or Facebook.
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AARP: Volunteers like Christine Buck make it work in Detroit By Lisa Whitmore Davis
“Our community is the place where we, as older individuals, can be most effective.” – Ethel Percy Andrus, AARP founder.
Christine Buck epitomized those words. As an active and committed AARP volunteer for the past seven years, she truly was an effective and loving force in the Detroit community. She put in countless hours in our Information Center and with our Community Outreach volunteer team. She was willing to step in wherever she was needed. She was proud to be an ambassador for AARP and recruited many volunteers. Christine passed away on Dec. 10. Her community will sorely miss her sweet, ready smile and her selfless dedication to service. I want to take this opportunity to thank all 95 of our metro Detroit volunteers who, like Ms. Buck, are committed and compassionate community servants. They put in more than 3,500 hours during 2012 to improve the quality of life in this community. Without them, and our many partners, AARP could not have collected
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over 1,500 canned goods during our Thanksgiving Food Drive and Luncheon. That food goes to LaSED Senior Food Pantry and Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
We hosted with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History a Grandparent’s Day celebration attended by 1,200. We put on a clothing drive/fashion show that led to the donation of 300 suits, and a holiday toy drive that collected more than 400 books and toys for small children who are victims of domestic violence.
We could not have hosted the first AARP Michigan Multiculturalism and Aging Conference, which brought national, state and local experts together to explore our common, crosscultural experiences as we age. Together, we brought to the community activities and events involving arts and culture, health and wellness, faith and financial security. We advocated for the Detroit Complete Streets Ordinance, which will help the city become more age-friendly.
Thank you, volunteers, for all you did to make 2012 a highly successful year. And here’s to continuing Christine Buck’s legacy of community service and giving in 2013.
ROY S. ROBERTS, emergency financial manager of Detroit Public Schools, joins the fifth grade students of A.L. Holmes Elementary-Middle School to accept a donation of more than 1,000 books from Strategic Staffing Solutions. The books will be divided among Brewer Elementary-Middle School and A.L. Holmes Elemen Lisa Whitmore Davis is AARP Michigan state tary-Middle School. director for multicultural outreach.
2013 Travel Trends Survey now available The Travel Leaders Group recently unveiled the 2013 results of its authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey. Over 92% of Travel Leaders Group agents surveyed throughout the United States say clients will spend the same or more on travel in 2013 as compared to last year, and Europe – along with European cruising – appears to be driving much of that spending. Three of the top five international destinations and half of the top ten international destinations are European. Demand is also high as over 82% of the surveyed agents indi-
cate that bookings are on par or greater than this time one year ago. This survey, based on actual booking data, was conducted by Travel Leaders Group from November 19 - December 16, 2012, and includes responses from 1,045 U.S.-based travel agency owners, managers and frontline travel agents from the flagship Travel Leaders brand, along with those affiliated with Travel Leaders Group’s Luxury Travel Network, Nexion, Results! Travel, Travel Leaders Corporate, Tzell Travel Group and Vacation.com units.
“Already, 2013 is shaping up to be a banner year for European travel. While Caribbean cruises are still the number one international ‘destination’ for our travelers, our booking data shows a marked increase in American travelers headed across the Atlantic in the coming year,” said Travel Leaders Group CEO Barry Liben. “Rome and London always draw large numbers of travelers – this year each city moved up one spot to numbers four and five, respectively, on our list.” For more information, visit www.travelleadersgroup.com.
Strategic Staffing Solutions donates over 1,000 books to two DPS schools
Continuing an annual tradition that spans more than 15 years, Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) donated more than 1,000 books to A.L. Holmes Elementary-Middle School and Brewer ElementaryMiddle School on Dec. 17. Roy S. Roberts, emergency financial manager, accepted the donation from Carl Bentley, executive vice president of Strategic Staffing Solutions, in the library of A.L. Holmes ElementaryMiddle School. Leenet Campbell-Williams, principal of A.L. Holmes, and Cecily Wilson, principal
of Brewer, also attended the presentation along with fifth graders from A.L. Holmes. Each year, Strategic Staffing Colutions, a Detroit-based global IT and business services company, hosts a holiday party where guests, including customers, community partners, friends and staff members, are asked to bring new books to donate to DPS students. The organization’s holiday party had more than 1,000 guests in attendance, who donated the books that were donated to the two schools.
In recent years, book donations from Strategic Staffing Solutions have helped to fill newly renovated libraries, such as in 2009, when the company donated hundreds of books to Clippert Academy. Strategic Staffing Solutions has a strong partnership with Clippert Academy through the DPS Business Corps Program, which aims to build robust partnerships between schools and area businesses and community organizations to improve academic achievement in schools throughout the district.
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Reflections By Steve Holsey
When ‘Little’ was ‘big’ There are still some of them around — hard core rap stars Lil’ Kim and Lil Wayne immediately come to mind — but there was a time in the recording industry when there were many more “Littles,” especially in the 1950s and 1960s, and particularly in Black Music. The list would include Little Anthony, Little Stevie Wonder, Little Willie John, Little Richard, Little Eva, Little Milton, Little Caesar, Little Beaver, Little Carl Little Anthony Carlton, Little Walter and Little Joey, among others. But there have also been a number of “Bigs” over the years, like Big Maybelle, Big Boi (from the rap duo OutKast), Big Mama Thornton (she recorded the original version of “Hound Dog”), Big Daddy Kane and Big Joe Turner.
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IT HAS to be Big Boi difficult to maintain a show business career and, indeed, have a thriving one when you are related or married to a megastar. Which is why I admire Solange (Knowles), younger sister of Beyoncé. Without a lot of fanfare, the singer, songwriter, model and deejay has carved out a nice niche for herself. Her albums have done pretty well, particularly the oddly titled “SolAngel and the Hadley Street Dreams,” and she had three No. 1 songs on the national Dance Club charts. In addition, she wrote two of her sister’s Solange songs, “Upgrade U” and “Get Me Bodied,” both featured on what many believe to be Beyonce’s best album, “B’Day.”
despite the widely publicized episode of violence from a few years back. Whatever the problem was, they have worked it out, although a substantial number of women are disappointed that Rihanna would be so willing to remain “friendly” with a man who brutalized her.
GLADYS KNIGHT and Tristan MacManus.
But on the other hand, Brown paid the price, legally, RIHANNA and Chris Brown: personally and pro- Just a matter of time? fessionally, and has resumed his career in an impressive way.
Solange (whose middle name is “Piaget”) doesn’t appreciate comparisons to Beyoncé, explaining, “I’m not her and never will be. We are two very different people. So many people think there should be this great rivalry between us, but there has never been any competition.”
MEANWHILE, Halle Berry, the queen of bad relationships and marriages, was at the center of a bizarre situation. Her former boyfriend, model Gabriel Aubrey, who is also the father of her daughter, got into a fistfight at her home with her current boyfriend, actor Olivier Martinez.
Solange certainly has her own sense of style. ANTONIO “L.A.” REID, chairman and CEO of Epic Records, announced recently that he decided to leave “The X Factor” (as a judge) because as he put it, “I have a company to run that I’ve kind of neglected.” But there are those who believe it is mainly because the artists signed to Antonio “L.A.” Reid Epic by way of “The X Factor” have not done particularly well. It would take a huge portion of this page to list all of artists Reid has written and/or produced for, including Toni Braxton, Gladys Knight, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Boys II Men, Pebbles, Whitney Houston and his usual collaborator, Babyface. Surprisingly, rapper/actor Common (real name: Lonnie Rashied Lynn) is, and remains, a big fan of the late, legendary Etta James. Jennifer Holliday and Whitney Houston were at one time feuding. Houston struck a blow by singing Holliday’s signature song, “And I am Telling You I’m Not Going,” on a nationally televised awards show. But in one sense it backfired because Houston, despite being a great singer, really messed the song up. Holliday no doubt got a sense of satisfaction from that.
Clearly, Aubrey lost that battle which, of course, should never have happened. Adults should be able to work things out without getting physical.
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ell, let’s start out with some pleasant news. Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, into the world.
It was big news. They are high on the show business “A” list, along with people like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, whose very presence at an event goes a long way towards ensuring its success.
BLUE IVY CARTER was
Despite all the rumors and people getting in their introduced to the public. business, it became increasingly obvious that Chris Brown and Rihanna still have feelings for each other,
KEM, in his well-known spirit of giving, presented his third free, fundraising concert at Cass Park, this time with special guest HALLE BERRY: Unlucky Frankie Beverly & Maze, whose fans are amazingly in love (a lot). loyal. One of my co-workers said, “When Frankie Beverly comes to town, my whole world stops.” On a very sad note, we had to say farewell to a number of music industry and Hollywood greats, including Whitney Houston, Don Cornelius, Dick Clark, Robin Gibb, Etta James, Hal David, Michael Clark Duncan, Donna Summer, Phyllis Diller, Sherman Hemsley, Dave Brubeck, Al Freeman Jr., Adam Yauch and Marvin Hamlisch. TAVIS SMILEY and Dr. Cornel West turned off a lot of African Americans, and others, with their attacks on President Barack Obama. Truth is, they both thought they would be catered to by Obama — that he would, in
See A look back Page D-2 WHITNEY HOUSTON was among the greatest.
Mariah Carey insisted on there being no sexual intimacy before she and Nick Cannon got married. He respected her enough to be okay with that. Quincy Jones took great delight (and did you know that his middle name is actually “Delight”?) from being voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “I’m turning 80 next year, so it’s a great way to celebrate it,” he said. As for awards, Jones doesn’t seek them out. “You do your thing, and what happens to it is in somebody else’s hands,” he said. BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW...that Mary J. Bilge uses the songs she writes and sings much in the way other people use therapists. MEMORIES: “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” (the S.O.S. Band), “And the Beat Goes On” (the Whispers), “Please Return Your Love to Me” (the Temptations), “Let’s Get Serious” (Jermaine Jackson), “Mr. Big Stuff” (Jean Knight), “Are You That Somebody?” (Aaliyah), “The Best of Me” (Kiara), “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” (Sting),
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A look back effect, kiss their behinds — but Obama has too much integrity for that. Nick Cannon and Toni Braxton each had a health crisis. We wish them the best. Gladys Knight, much to everyone’s surprise, competed on “Dancing With The Stars” and was enjoyable throughout. She gave it her best and even though it was obvious she could not win, she did an admirable job. And importantly, unlike others, such as Wendy Williams, she did not do anything to embarrass herself (or us). One of the better movies of the year was “Joyful Noise” featuring Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton and others. It did so-so at the box office but should have done much better. WILL SMITH put BETTYE LAVETTE, for whom major stardom was a long time in coming, told her story with brutal honesty in her autobiography, “A Woman Like Me.” This intriguing book is definitely not for those who are overly sensitive. Another outstanding — and completely honest — book was “Mary Wells, the Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar” by Peter Benjaminson. The stories of these two ladies from Detroit are, to say the least, fascinating. The usually classy Brian McKnight shocked everyone by recording a sexual song bordering on vulgar titled “If You’re Ready to Learn.” McKnight, 43, said he was “just having some fun,” but was he also having an early midlife crisis? AFTER A very long absence, D’Angelo returned to performing. It was announced that Zoe Saldana, per-
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From page D-1 haps best known for “Avatar,” would be portraying the legendary, eclectic and, yes, eccentric Nina Simone in a biopic. It remains to be seen whether or not this was good casting, but it seems someone like Idia.Arie or Erykah Badu would have been a better choice. The highly anticipated remake of the 1976 film “Sparkle,” featuring “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks, reached theaters. It had its merits, but the original, featuring Detroit’s own Lonette McKee, was better in most respects. Moreover, the new “Sparkle” did not do as well at the box office as its makers and others connected with it had hoped. The three new “American Idol” judges, joining veteran Randy Jackson, we learned, would be Keith Urban, rap behind him. Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, but before the season even began, there was widely reported conflict between the ladies. SPIKE LEE produced and directed a great Michael Jackson TV special titled “Michael Jackson: Bad 25” that aired on Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately, it was beaten badly in the ratings by football. Clear Channel Communications decided to bring the popular Frankie Darcell’s long tenure at WMXD-FM 92.3 to an end, much to the disappointment of her many followers. Frank Ocean became the first hip-hop star to go public about his sexuality, a particularly courageous thing to do in a genre that has been known for homophobia. The highly successful Ocean received a lot of support from big names such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West became a couple, but we should
“JOYFUL NOISE”: Excellent movie, medium success. not expect them to be in it for the long haul. Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster’s ugly divorce-and-custody battle continued, with Usher on the winning end. Foster said money and fame speak loudly. Octavia Spencer won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her impressive work in “The Help.” WILL SMITH announced that at age 42, he would no longer be rapping, either on records or on stage. Instead, he will concentrate on acting. He believes its a credibility thing. But LL Cool J, who is a huge admirer, disagrees. The latter, also 42, co-star of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” is working on a new album. The Jacksons did a limited amount of touring. There was a prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination for the Marvelettes, the Motown group that gave us such great hits as “Please Mr. Postman” and “Don’t Mess With Bill.” They did not make the final cut, but it was still an honor. Their fans are hoping the ladies from Inkster will go the distance with the Hall of Fame decision makers next time.
“MICHAEL JACKSON: Bad 25” should have been a smash.
Speaking of Motown, Mary Wilson, the member of the Supremes who was there for the longest amount of time, performed for appreciative fans at the Motor City Casino Sound Board. Pro football star Donald Driver won the Silver Ball trophy on “Dancing With
BRIAN McKNIGHT decided to “get nasty.” The Stars.” Arsenio Hall, whose popularity on late-night TV was through the roof from 1989 to 1994, announced that he would be returning in 2013. The career of Kerry Washington, who was so great in “Ray” starring Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, moved up several notches with the solid success of the new TV drama “Scandal.”
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Services were held for Turl Parks Sept. 8 at St. Stephen AME Church, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Cousin officiating. Mr. Parks, 89, died Dec. 1. He was born Jan. 17, 1923 in Starksville, Miss., and was a recognized basketball player before he entered the Army during World War II. After his discharge, he emigrated to Detroit and was employed by Chrysler Corp. for more than 30 years. Mr. Parks was an active member of St. Stephen AME Church, and served on the church’s bowling league, and Senior Usher Board # 1. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed baseball and basketball. He also liked to hunt, and to travel overseas with his wife, Helen. He also enjoyed watching animal and history programs, and was a member of the Barton McFarland Radio Patrol. He was active in the Chrysler UAW and was a long-time member of the NAACP. Mr. Parks is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Rita, Marsha, Saundra and Bernard; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Elliott and Gary Kennard; brother, C.L. Parks; and many others. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
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Services were held for Willie George Nov. 13 at Renaissance Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Edwin H. Holmes officiating. Mr. George, 84, died Nov. 5. He was born Jan. 22, 1928 in Wetumpka, Ala., and educated in that community. He later severed in the Army in the Korean War. He held various jobs, including crane operator, cab driver, realtor, gardener for Farm a Lot, and custodian. He worked for 35 years as a sanitation engineer for the city of Detroit, until his retirement. Mr. George was an active member of Silver Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for more than 25 years. He later became a member of Renaissance Baptist. He enjoyed reading various newspapers, planting in his numerous gardens, making home-made ice cream, reading and studying the Bible. He is survived by his children, Delores Taylor, Charles, Carolyn Gibson, Michael, Norman and Melvin; 19 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanetta Steele and Inez Pashchad; and many others. Interment was at Gethsemane Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
Mildred Griggs Services were held for Mildred Griggs Nov. 1 at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Ricardo Bartlett officiating. Mrs. Griggs, 76, died Oct. 26. She was born March 10, 1936 in Pachuta, Miss., and educated at Shirley Owens Vocational High School in Quitman, Miss. She moved to Detroit in 1955 and married Willie Lee Griggs the following year. She was employed at Ford Motor Company for nine years. She was also a dedicated foster parent to many children over 30 years. Mrs. Griggs was an active member of Greater St. Paul for more than three decades and served faithfully on the Missionary Society and in the Broadcast Ministry. She also served as chairperson of the annual Rainbow and Valentine’s Teas for many years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and entertaining. She was known for her sense of style and her hats. She is survived by her sons, Tracey and Michael; grandchildren, Tracey, Jr., Martell, Chantel, Micah, Michael, Jr. and Maya; four great grandchildren; mother, Florence Edmonson; sisters, Edna Pruitt; and many others. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.
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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
religious directory
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Dec. 25, 2012 - Jan. 13, 2013
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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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