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WHAT’S INSIDE Celebrity Showcase benefits Spaulding for Children (Page B-1) On Friday, April 25, Howard Hewett, Silk and other artists will be featured at a fundraiser for Spaulding for Children, helping to kick off National Foster Care Month.

The event will take place at Bert’s Entertainment Complex.

Democrats and Republicans should work together (Page B-4) State Senator Virgil Smith believes strongly that politics should always take a back seat to what benefits citizens. “All of the major issues facing Michigan’s families are non-paartisan,” he said.

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Is diversity on Jeff-Jack Dinner menu?

By Bankole Thompson This weekend at Cobo Hall, there will be political frenzy, jubilation about the future prospects of the state under a Democratic administration when members of the Michigan Democratic Party, and other political observers, gather in downtown Detroit for the annual Jefferson-Jack Dinner, the premier fundraising gathering of the year for party activists, donors and backers.

and their winning strategy as well as castigating the Republican Party, is former president Bill Clinton, a political leader who has proven to be a thorn in the flesh of the GOP, and Bankole Thompson an effective campaigner, given how he brilliantly deconstructed the Obama campaign message at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

The headline speaker for the evening of charged rhetoric, espousing the Democratic vision

Last year, Vice President Joe Biden, another effective campaigner, spoke at the 2013

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Jefferson-Jack Dinner and underscored why the Obama administration rescued the American auto industry, while reminding party loyalists of what former Republican governor Mitt Romney’s Wall Street Journal editorial, “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt,” would have meant for families depending on the industry.

So for all intents and purposes, the Jeff-Jack affair is one that is crucial for Democrats, and more so at a time when their candidate for governor, Mark Schauer, seems to be gaining traction, especially in the wake of inces-

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SCOTUS affirmative action ban dashes hopes of Black, minority students

Christian values are a key to success (Page C-1)

By Bankole Thompson

One of the fastest growing businesses in Pontiac is the Wired for Less Boost Mobile store owned by Robert J. Lindsey and Harold Crittenden. Their wives, Tosha M. Lindsey and Kimberly Crittenden, provide major assistance.

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he conservative majority of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Tuesday issued a final ban on affirmative action in Michigan in response to a ruling from the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, which overturned the ballot initiative — Michigan Civil Rights Initiative — otherwise known as Proposal 2 that banned affirmative action in the state. The court basically upheld the ban in Michigan.

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In 2006, the ballot question banning affirmative action passed by a margin of 58-42, noting that the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and any other public college or university “shall not discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education or public contracting.”

The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), in partnership with the West Vernor & Springwells Busines Improvement District (BID) recently kicked off a $6.4 million infrastructure project.

The majority opinion written by Justice Anthony Kennedy argued that the case challenging affirmative action was not about race admissions but, rather, a question of whether voters have the ability to ban race preferences. Concurring with Kennedy were Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Stephen Breyer. Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the case.

Celebrities…the way they were (Page D-1) In this week’s edition we look back at how 27 celebrities from various fields looked “back in the day.”

Some are easily recognized, others not so much.

GERALYN GAINES, secretary of the Black Student Union at the University of Michigan, ponders intently on the importance of affirmative action and diversity at their student office on campus. Gaines spoke recently to the Michigan Chronicle about efforts by her group in creating what she calls a racially conducive environment where all students feel welcomed. – Andre Smith photo

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic on the highest court, joined by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, wrote a powerful dissenting opinion underscoring the history that informs minority participation in the political process and the constitutional guarantees that come with it.

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COGIC, largest Black denomination to hold 100th Centennial Celebration in Detroit

By Nicole Black

Church of God in Christ and a former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on Faithbased Parternships at the White House will deliver the keynote address.

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The Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the largest AfricanAmerican Christian demonination in the country and its bishops are coming to Detroit this weekend to celebrate the 100 -year existence of its Michigan and Ontario/Canada jurisdictions of COGIC April 26 at Cobo Convention Center.

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Charles E. Blake, the Presiding Bishop of COGIC, senior pastor of the West Angeles

The national gathering in Detroit will attract thousands of members of COGIC and its Council of Bishops, who plan to honor various individuals the organization sees as having made significant contributions in the

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last century.

The “Centennial Celebration,” of COGIC, an organization that sits at the center of Black life and spirituality, is significant because COGIC is a highly respected and influential religious organization with international membership across continents.

Many view COGIC as having one of the most important imprints

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Healthy Michigan Plan launched to provide health care coverage for Michiganders

By Donald James On April 1, 2014, the State of Michigan began accepting applications for the much anticipated Healthy Michigan Plan. The plan comes almost seven months after Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law Michigan Public Act 107, which makes health care benefits available to eligible Michiganders.

Under the terms of Michigan Public Act 107, the Healthy Michigan Plan will provide health care coverage to Michigan residents who are 19 -64 years old; have income at or below the federal poverty level under the Modified Adjusted Gross Income Methodology; do not qualify for or are not enrolled in Medicare; do not qualify for or are not enrolled in other Medicaid programs; and are not pregnant at time of application.

“The Healthy Michigan Plan is about improving the health and well-being of our citizens, saving money for taxpayers and job providers and ensuring our state’s continued comeback,” said Snyder.

According to the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Human Services (DHS), Healthy Michigan Plan will provide health care coverage to almost 500,000 more residents of Michigan. Health coverage provided by the plan will include federal and state mandated Essential Health Benefits, including ambulatory patient services, emergency services, hospitalization;,mental health and substance use dis-

order services, behavioral health treatment, prescription drugs, rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices, laboratory services, preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management, pediatric services, including oral and vision care, and some other medical services, such as dental, home health and family planning.

In its first year, the plan is projected to cover approximately 320,000 residents of Michigan, with a subsequent projection to eventually reach about a half-million.

“In making Michigan a healthier, stronger state, we have placed a significant focus on improving the health status of residents,” said James K. Haveman, director of the MDCH. “The Healthy Michigan Plan is another step forward in helping Michiganders make healthier choices and have access to healthier options.”

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Maura Corrigan, DHS director agrees. “Our staff has worked hard and with diligence for many months, along with our partners, to make this happen,” she said. “We know it will pay off with a system that allows more Michigan citizens access to better and affordable health care under the Healthy Michigan Plan.”

For additional information about the Healthy Michigan Plan or to enroll, visit http:www.healthymichiganplan.org/ or call 855.789.5610 or the closest DHS office.

Healthy Michigan Plan: Some frequently asked questions from MDCH’s website

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come like other programs?

Q - Who is eligible to apply for the Healthy Michigan Plan?

A - Eligibility is based on annual income, but applicants are allowed to report their income in a variety of ways, including monthly or weekly.

A - The Healthy Michigan Plan provides health care coverage for individuals who are…

Residents of the state of Michigan; 19–64 years old; have income at or below the federal poverty level under the Modified Adjusted Gross Income methodology; do not qualify for or are not enrolled in Medicare; do not qualify for or are not enrolled in other Medicaid programs; and not pregnant at the time of application.

Q - Will current household income rules continue to apply to seniors and most people with disabilities?

A - The Healthy Michigan Plan is for ages 19 to 64. It does not apply to seniors. People with disabilities will stay in Medi­ caid. Their income limits will not change, but they will apply using a new application.

Q - Can individuals who have existing health coverage (i.e., a private plan, not Medicaid or Medicare) apply for additional coverage through the Healthy Michigan Plan?

A – Yes. Health Michigan Plan beneficiaries can have other insurance. The other insurance would be primary and the Healthy Michigan Plan would be secondary.

Coverages: Q - Will the Healthy Michigan Plan cover family planning service?

A - Yes. The Healthy Michigan Plan will cover family planning services with no out-of-pocket cost to patients.

Q - Will assets be considered for eligibility purposes in the Healthy Michigan Plan?

Q - Will I be able to get health coverage through the Health Michigan Plan if I have a pre-existing condition?

A - The State of Michigan will not count the things you own to determine if you qualify for the Healthy Michigan Plan.

A - Yes. The Health Michigan Plan will not deny coverage to individuals due to pre-existing conditions.

Q - Currently infants of pregnant women on Medicaid are automatically eligible for Medicaid when they are born. Since the Healthy Michigan Plan is only for ages 19 to 64, would families have to apply for coverage for their infant?

Q - Will the Healthy Michigan plan allow me to stay with my current doctor?

A - Children born to pregnant women enrolled in the Healthy Michigan Plan will be automatically eligible for Medicaid. Women who become pregnant while in the Health Michigan Plan do need to inform their case worker of their pregnancy, due date and subsequent birth.

Application: Q - How do I apply for the Health Michigan Plan?

A - The application is available online, by phone or in person.

Q - What type of information will I need to apply for the Healthy Michigan Plan?

A - When applying you will need information about each person applying for coverage.

This includes birthdates, Social Security numbers, income information and citizenship or immigration status.

Q - Will eligibility be based on annual or monthly in-

A - Healthy Michigan Plan participants, with some limited exceptions, must enroll in a

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Prime Politics Detroit forum engages young Black males men as to how they can do the same. Bellinger challenged them to first take a stand for their lives and make good decisions about themselves and respective futures.

By Donald James SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

For more than 120 young Black males between the ages of 11 and 21, Saturday, April 19 was a day of enlightenment, as they attended the Black Male Leadership Conference held on the campus of Wayne State University.

In addition to the young Black males in attendance, there were also Black fathers, mothers and others who have a stake in empowering young Black males in metro Detroit. Overall, approximately 160 individuals attended the day-long conference.

Created and coordinated by The Milestone Agency of Metro Detroit and Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan (NLSM), the conference focused on ways that Black males can make the best decisions about their lives, school experiences, and every day interactions with peers and family. Other sponsoring organizations included Building Better Men, Male Responsibility Leadership Institute and Wayne State University.

EMMET MITCHELL, executive director of the Milestone Agency of metro Detroit and the Black Male Leadership Conference lead coordinator addresses young men at a recent conference in Detroit.

The conference featured workshops led by such facilitators as Odis Bellinger (How I made it without my father), Keith Young (The effects of the media and entertainment on the minds of youth), Dr, Terrance Dillard (Social engineering), Karla Mitchell (Eat to live), Damon Roberson (Hip-hop 201), and Kamau Inande (Financial literacy). Andre Ebron, a professional learning and development

coach, was the keynote speaker.

While all of the sessions were informative, perhaps the most powerful one was facilitated

by Odis Bellinger, director, Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan and the Male Responsibility Leadership Institute.

Bellinger was passionate in his presentation to the attentive young men, many of whom are

without fathers in their homes.

“Young Black males were made for colleges and trade schools,” Bellinger said adamantly.

“You were never created for funeral parlors or the prisons. You were never created to be carjackers or do any criminal activities. You were created to be successful. You must believe you have value.

You have to add that value to life, not take value away from it. If you do

not have any Black men in your lives where you can see the greatness in them, find some.”

Bellinger shared parts of his own life story about growing up in Detroit without a father.

He talked about the pain and frustration he went through as a youth. Yet, he said he was able to persevere and succeed.

He imparted valuable tips to the group of young

How is the economy doing in April?

By Christian Weller SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Middle-class Americans continue to struggle amid modest economic growth and moderate job creation. Long-term unemployment is high, incomes are growing slowly, poverty is widespread, and employer-sponsored health insurance and retirement benefits are declining. Policymakers must both lay the foundation for stronger, sustained growth and help those who are struggling the most.

A number of progressive policies can help get this work done. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, or the ACA, is one—albeit rather large—example. It has improved economic security for millions of Americans by expanding insurance coverage to many who did not have it before. It also increased the quality of health insurance by allowing children to stay longer on their parents’ insurance, ending lifetime limits, prohibiting insurance companies from excluding people due to pre-existing conditions, preventing insurance companies from charging women more than men, and providing access to preventive care.

Other progressive policies that are beneficial to economic growth include investments in infrastructure and education.

Policymakers should consider additional policies that increase growth and help the most vulnerable members of our communities, such as restoring funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, formerly known as food stamps; raising the minimum wage; and extending long-term unemployment benefits. The bottom line is that these progressive policies can help end the economic struggles of millions of people. Currently, such policies are badly needed.

Economic growth lags behind similar points in prior business cycles.

Gross domestic product, or GDP, increased in the fourth quarter of 2013 at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 2.6 percent.

Domestic consumption increased by an annual rate of 3.3 percent, and housing spending substantially shrank by 7.9 percent, while business investment growth grew at a rate of 5.7 percent.

Exports increased by

9.5 percent in the first quarter, and government spending decreased by 5.2 percent. The economy expanded by 11 percent from June 2009 to December 2013—its slowest expansion during recoveries of at least equal length.

Policymakers need to focus on strengthening economic growth, e.g. by investing in infrastructure and education.

2. Improvements to U.S. competitiveness lag behind previous business cycles. Productivity growth, measured as the increase in inflation-adjusted output per hour, is key to increasing living standards. U.S. productivity rose by 7.3 percent from June 2009 to December 2013, the first 18 quarters of the economic recovery since the end of the Great Recession. This compares to an average of 11.9 percent during all previous recoveries of at least equal length. No previous recovery had lower productivity growth than the current one. Productivity growth is the main driving force behind the country’s ability to raise living standards. Weaker productivity growth than in the past will make it harder to build a strong middle class, requiring policymakers’ attention to invest in U.S. competitiveness.

3. The housing market continues to recover from historic lows. Newhome sales amounted to an annual rate of 440,000 in February 2014—a 3.3 percent increase from the 445,000 homes sold in February 2013 but well below the historical average of 698,000 homes sold before the Great Recession. The median newhome price in February 2014 was $261,800, down slightly from one year earlier.

Existing-home sales were down by 7.1 percent in February 2014 from one year earlier, but the median price for existing homes was up by 9.1 percent during the same period. Home sales have to go a lot further, given that homeownership in the United States stood at 65.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013, down from 68.2 percent before the recession. The current homeownership rates are similar to those recorded in 1996, well before the most recent housing bubble started. Although the housing-market recovery started later than the wider economic recovery—and started out at a record low—the housing market has lately contributed a

much-needed boost to economic progress. As such, there is still plenty of room for the housing market to provide more stimulation to the economy more broadly. The fledgling housing recovery could gain further strength if policymakers support economic growth and job creation at the same time.

4. Moderate labor-market recovery shows less job growth than in previous business cycles.

There were 7 million more jobs in March 2014 than in June 2009. The private sector added 7.7 million jobs during this period. The loss of some 625,000 state and local government jobs explains the difference between the net gain of all jobs and the private-sector gain in this period. Budget cuts reduced the number of teachers, bus drivers, firefighters, and police officers, among others. The total number of jobs has now grown by 5.3 percent during this recovery, compared to an average of 12.5 percent during all prior recoveries of at least equal length.

Those looking for jobs still need assistance such as extended unemployment insurance benefits.

5. Employment opportunities grow very slowly for people in their prime earning years. The employed share of the population from ages 25 to 54—which is unaffected by the aging of the overall population—was 76.7 percent in March 2014.

This was just above the level recorded in June 2009 and well below the levels recorded since the mid-1980s and before the Great Recession started

in 2007. The employed share of the population has, on average, grown by 3.7 percentage points at this stage during previous recoveries of at least equal length. Specifically, there has been insufficient job growth to create real economic opportunities for people in the midst of their main earning years—years when they need those opportunities the most.

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Employer-sponsored benefits disappear.

The share of people with e m p l o y e r- s p o n s o r e d health insurance dropped from 59.8 percent in 2007 to 54.9 percent in 2012, the most recent year for which data are available.

The share of private-sector workers who participated in a retirement plan at work fell to 39.4 percent in 2012, down from 41.5 percent in 2007.

Families now have less economic security than in the past due to fewer employment-based benefits, which requires them to have more private savings to make up the difference.

7. Some communities continue to struggle disproportionately from unemployment. The unemployment rate held steady at 6.7 percent in March 2014: The African American unemployment rate was 12.4 percent; the Hispanic unemployment rate was 7.9 percent; and the white unemployment rate was 5.8 percent.

Meanwhile, youth unemployment stood at 20.9 percent. The unemployment rate for people without a high school diploma ticked down to 9.6 percent, compared to 6.3 percent for those with a high school degree, 6.1 per-

cent for those with some college education, and 3.4 percent for those with a college degree. Population groups with higher unemployment rates have struggled disproportionately more amid the weak labor market than white workers, older workers, and workers with more education.

8. The rich continue to pull away from most Americans. Incomes of households in the 95th percentile—those with incomes of $191,000 in 2012, the most recent year for which data are available—were more than nine times the incomes of households in the 20th percentile, whose incomes were $20,599.

This is the largest gap between the top 5 percent and the bottom 20 percent of households since the U.S. Census Bureau started keeping records in 1967. Median inflation-adjusted household income stood at $51,017 in 2012, its lowest level in inflation-adjusted dollars since 1995. And the poverty rate remains high—at 15 percent in 2012—as the economic slump continues to take a massive toll on the most vulnerable citizens.

9. Corporate profits stay elevated near pre-cri-

According to Emmet E. Mitchell, executive director of The Milestones Agency of Metro Detroit, and the conference lead coordinator, the event was a total success. “With this being the Saturday before Easter, we are extremely happy with the turnout,” said Mitchell.

“It is rewarding to provide the young men with a multitude of resources.

We are proud of how we are teaching these young Black males how to succeed, even when in many cases, there is no father in their homes or lives.

We are trying to change the way that these young men think about themselves, their present circumstances, and their futures.”

Formed in 2009 as a mentoring component of a larger program, The Milestones Agency of Metro Detroit is a preventive provider that went independent in 2010 to offer evidence-based prevention programs and curriculums to promote and empower families, especially young Black males, in Metro Detroit.

The organization currently serves about 1,200 boys annually.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan is comprised of numerous service groups, such as Building Better Men and Male Responsibility Leadership Institute, all of which are dedicated to outreach, housing and human services to empower citizens throughout metro Detroit.

One conference attendee expressed his feelings about the Black Male Leadership Conference.

“This has been a good event, “said 13-year-old William Duren, who attends Detroit Leadership Academy. “I have learned some things that will help me to make decisions in my life will help me be a better person. It’s good for young Black males to have as much information that will help us be somebody now and in the future.”

For more information on The Milestones Agency of Metro Detroit and upcoming events, log on to www.themilestonesagency.org, or call 313.444.2055. For more information about Building Better Men - Male Responsibility Leadership Institute’s upcoming events, visit www.buildingbettermen.org, or call 313.743.1738.

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sant Republican-spon- the historic Madison Some of the party sored television attack Building on Washington leaders like Debbie Dingads telling voters “the Boulevard downtown, ell have long agonized shower is over,” a tagline owned by Detroit busi- about the need for diveraimed at mocking the gu- nesswoman Sharon Mad- sity, moving the party of bernatorial contender. ison Polk. the “big tent” closer to Clearly, if Schauer is To be fair to Lon John- reaching the goals of a not a threat to the GOP son, one year or two rainbow nation. She has maintaining the gover- may not be sufficient to been championing divernorship this year as some change the structure or sity from inside the party Republican activists have culture that has existed leadership. concluded, why shower within the leadership of Dingell, speaking from him with that many criti- the party for decades. It the podium at last year’s cal and negative ads earli- will take time to reorga- Jefferson-Jack Dinner, er on in the campaign? nize what was simply one waxed on diversity, chal When I spoke with Gov. way of doing things or the lenging the party to reach Rick Snyder in my office “Brewer way” as critics of out to women and other a couple of weeks ago he the former party leader minorities, making inclusion a central tenet of its didn’t seem concerned or say. bothered by the charges At the same time we vision.

GERALYN GAINES, secretary of the Black Student Union, at the University of that Schauer is making. don’t need three or five And diversity will only Michigan. – Andre Smith photo By taking on Schau- years to figure out how to work when there is prepaer this early in the cam- recruit competent, quali- ration for it. It will only From page A-1 paign, the GOP campaign fied and passionate Afri- have meaning if there is a apparatus is really help- can-American candidates pool of diverse candidates “While our Constitu- students describe as a spoke about the need ing to make the presump- who can win an election. amply qualified to run for tion does not guarantee climate that wasn’t wel- for diversity on campus, tive Democratic which will be on the plate minority groups victory coming to them. he issue of meaningful diversity for the party ticket nominee for govermeans creating a winnable diverse ticket, not in the political process, University officials and of the incoming president nor a known entity it does guarantee them the students last week Mark Schlissel. in the state without handing down political patronage just to satisfy him having to spend Black voters because conventional wisdom erroneously meaningful and equal reached an agreement to “I don’t want any stuhis own campaign has it that all Black voters want to see is someone who access to that process. address some core issues dent at the University of It guarantees that the that include spending Michigan to feel unwelcash. looks like them, even if they are not qualified. majority may not win $300,000 to upgrade comed. I wish I could But beyond Jefby stacking the political the Trotter Multicultur- have made that better. It’s ferson-Jack, the Schauer It is not so much about process against minority campaign and President who should be selected various offices. If there groups permanently, forc- al Center. The universi- a worthy goal but I know is no pool, it is time to ty has agreed to look at the university will carry Clinton’s speech, which for a post, rather it is a ing the minority alone different strategies to on to make it better,” create one.

The excuses is expected to fire up the question of who has the to surmount unique obbase as usual, lies an right credentials specifi- of the past can no longer stacles in pursuit of its increase Black student Coleman said. serve the interests of the enrollment, which is cur- U.S. issue that will define the cally tied to that position Congressman goals — here, educational rently at 4.4 percent. path to victory for Demo- who can win, and how base.

John Conyers Jr. from diversity that cannot reacrats. the party intends to put While it will take a long sonably be accomplished University of Michigan Detroit, the highest-rank The issue of meaning- muscle behind that candi- time for the Republican through race-neutral Provost Martha Pollack ing Democrat on the ful diversity for the party date so he or she can win Party to be embraced by measures,” Sotomayor applauded the tentative House Judiciary CommitBlacks and other people wrote. agreements the two sides tee, issued a statement ticket means creating a an election. in the wake of the U.S. reached. winnable diverse ticket, In the last couple of of color — if it ever does not handing down politi- weeks several names — there has been an ag- “Today, by permitting “We’ve worked hard to- Supreme Court decision cal patronage just to sat- have been floating around gressive effort lately by a majority of the voters gether on these topics,” upholding the ban on afisfy Black voters because as candidates for Attor- the party now in reaching in Michigan to do what Pollack said. “The stu- firmative action. our Constitution forbids, conventional wisdom er- ney General and Secre- out to Black voters. dents raised issues that “Today’s decision conroneously has it that all tary of State. Some of the From the creation of the Court ends the debate absolutely needed to be tinues a troubling line Black voters want to see candidates have called an online newspaper to over race-sensitive admisdealt with and provided of recent Supreme Court is someone who looks my office asking for a the establishment of an sions policies in Michigan in a manner that contra- valuable insight on ways decisions that are hostile like them, even if they are meeting to discuss their Africa-American towards our history of Michi- venes constitutional pro- to effect change.” not qualified. civil rights and our strugcandidacy because they gan engagement director tections long recognized Geralyn Gaines, the gle for equality. It is un To believe that is ri- have been approached to in the person of Wayne in our precedents.” secretary of the Black fortunate that this Court diculous because when run for some of the top Bradley, they are all small Sotomayor Student Union, earlier on allowed Proposal 2 to President Obama was posts on the Democratic but still significant steps Justice first running for presi- Party ticket. the GOP believes will at went on to argue for affir- described the racial cli- overrun the intent of the dent, some of us in the As soon as I hung up least open a dialogue with mative action by stating mate on campus as some- Constitution’s equal prothat “there is no conflict times uncomfortable. tection clause: protecting media made the case that the phone with some of majority Black voters. the president ought to be them, I chuckled because In 2014, the push for between this Court’s pro- “I know that me and disadvantaged minorities judged on the basis of his the conversation seemed real diversity instead of nouncement in Grutter some of my friends re- from discrimination,” Coqualifications, compe- like a joke because to political patronage will and the common-sense fused to go to Fraternity nyers said. tence, vision for America mount a massive and determine the winning reality that race-sensitive Row where all the White “The blatant unfairand the ability to pick up successful campaign for strategy of the Democrat- admissions policies ben- frat houses are because ness of this approach was efit minorities. Rather, the the 3 a.m. phone call, not Secretary of State or At- ic Party in Michigan. numerous times highlighted by the Sixth just because he was on torney General requires race- sensitive admis- we’ve been there we’ve Circuit in their opinion the verge of becoming the the same political forti- Lon Johnson, the party sions policies further a been given dirty looks striking down Proposnation’s first Black presi- tude and preparation, in- leader, stands to make a compelling state interest by other White students, al 2 stating that, while difference but only with a dent. cluding fundraising prow- pool of qualified, diverse in achieving a diverse that is really unwelcom- ‘sons and daughters of student body precisely ing. That has made us alumni’ and children of It was four years ago ess, that one would apply that I wrote a column when running for gover- candidates. It is a do or because they increase mi- uncomfortable and we big donors are afforded die scenario. Democrats nority enrollment, which don’t go there anymore,” titled “Give Us a Diverse nor. can write themselves into necessarily benefits mi- Gaines said. “We don’t those non-merit considTicket” during the gubererations in the admisfeel welcomed there at all sions process, Proposal 2 natorial campaign, indi- One particular candi- history as a winning party nority groups.” in Michigan or a losing date called me excited and cating that there should Sotomayor further and we don’t have a place would require a minority be no hesitation about anxious about what he party heading to the river added, “In other words, of our own to go to. There student to ‘convince the choosing a candidate of will do as Attorney Gen- of Waterloo. constitutionally permis- are Black fraternities but Michigan electorate to color. That there are Afri- eral, knowing full well he Bankole Thomp- sible race-sensitive ad- there is actually no desig- amend its constitution’ — can Americans thorough- doesn’t have an iota of the son is the editor of the missions policies can nated house like the one an extraordinary, expenly qualified to be on any political machine needed Michigan Chronicle and both serve the compelling they have for White stu- sive process and the most ticket that year, as well to launch an aggressive author of a forthcoming interest of obtaining the dents.” arduous of all the possias Hispanics, Arab Ameri- statewide campaign. book on Detroit. His most educational benefits that Prior to the agreement ble channels for change.” cans and others.

If the excuse of not recent book, “Obama flow from a diverse stu- that the university ad- Conyers quoted Jus Several weeks after I being able to find any and Christian Loyalty,” dent body and inure to ministration successfully tice Sotomayor saying, wrote that column, the competent Black can- deals with the politics the benefit of racial mi- reached with the students ‘The Constitution does Democratic gubernatorial didate who is electable of the religious right, norities. There is nothing on diversity initiatives, not protect racial minoriflag bearer, Virg Bernero, means choosing anybody Black theology and the mutually exclusive about Gaines said that’s been ties from political defeat. announced he was choos- Black, then the Demo- president’s faith posture the two.” the result of repeated But neither does it give ing Brenda Lawrence, the cratic Party is not doing across a myriad of issues meetings her group has the majority free rein to

The decision of the mayor of Southfield, as any good to its core con- with an epilogue written had with top officials at erect selective barriers his running mate. Law- stituency. To proceed by former White House court comes at a time U-M as well as with sever- against racial minoriwhen the University of rence became the first down that route knowing spokesman Robert S. al members of the Board ties.’ She wrote ‘the poAfrican-American lieu- full well that a particular Weiner. He is a senior po- Michigan — where the of Regents to discuss the litical process doctrine… battle for affirmative tenant governor candi- Black candidate would litical analyst at WDETurgency of their crisis. ensures that the majori(Detroit-NPR action began when Jennidate on a major party implode on Election Day 101.9FM Those meetings included ty, when it wins, does so because they have zero affiliate) and a member fer Gratz, a White female Regents Denise Illitch, without rigging the rules ticket in Michigan. student, challenged the of the weekly “Obama But announcing di- preparation for what the Watch” Sunday round- university’s affirmative Andrea Fischer Newman of the game to ensure its success.” versity at the top of the campaign requires is table on WBLS-1190AM action policies — has and Shauna Ryder Diggs. ticket did not save the really an insult to Black New York. Email bthomp- been meeting with the In an April 16 edition Bankole Thompson party from losing the race voters. son@michronicle.com or Black Student Union of the Michigan Chron- is the editor of the Michbecause it had at the time The role of elected visit http://www.banko- (BSU) this year to address icle, the University of igan Chronicle. E-mail deep structural and iden- office is serious any- lethompson.com. concerns around diversi- Michigan’s outgoing pres- bthompson@michronicle. tity issues, including the where, no matter how ty and what some of the ident, Mary Sue Coleman, com. absence of a qualified and small or big the office competent waiting pool is. Therefore, any effort from which to draw can- to put someone who is didates from to run for Black in a major position office. like AG or SOS, must be a From page A-1 The result that season meaningful one, not just on the African-American Christian faith in a handout gesture.

Don’t was seeing the entire Democratic ticket go give us unprepared can- the last 100 years. down in flames, includ- didates just because they Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered ing candidates for Attor- are Black. his last sermon on the eve of his death ney General, Secretary Democrats want to in Memphis at Mason Temple, a COGIC of State, Supreme Court, win Attorney General and church, underscoring how the dominant etc. The reasons for the Secretary of State. That African-American denomination, at the colossal failure under should be the goal. And turn of a new century comes to bear on then party chair Mark if that is the case then the socioeconomic and political well-beBrewer could be an entire they should meticulous- ing of Blacks. book. ly select a candidate who For example, P.A. Brooks, the First As Now, the party is in has the capacity, resourc- sistant Presiding Bishop of COGIC, is one a different dispensa- es and message to win. of the leading voices on contemporary sotion under a new leader, Unless the party is cioeconomic issues and their relation to Lon Johnson, but still ready to lose in 2014, faith. Brooks who was the guest chaplain struggling with the same then it must like a job of the 102nd Congress, has met with and issues that held the party offer — offer all kinds of prayed for world leaders including former hostage in the last elecincentives to pull in the president Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandetion cycle. candidates with the best la.

When Johnson came qualities to run. It hapSaturday’s celebration is a milestone in for an interview the pens in politics all the for COGIC. week before he dethroned time. You are recruited “The 100th Centennial Celebration Brewer and became the because you are good and new face of the Michigan there is a campaign staff is not just about the Church of God in Democratic Party, he out- already waiting for you, Christ, but it’s about how we are acting lined an ambitious plan because the party be- with other leaders in various sectors of our of what he wanted to do. lieves you epitomize their community, working together to achieve justice and common good,” Brooks said.

Among other things he vision and their reality.

“Throughout these 100 years we have imindicated the party’s plan to transfer its head office Why not do the same proved the quality of life for the people in for an African-American the community.” to Detroit. candidate you believe can Already the party has win?

A select group of people will be hon- COGIC LEADERS Bishop Charles Blake (right) and Bishop P.A. secured office space in ored at the Centennial Celebration.

Brooks prepare for the Centennial Celebration.

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PRIDE Evergreen Road Improvement Project slated to begin this spring Construction will begin in May of 2014 and be completed by spring of 2015 After much initial groundwork securing funding and developing plans, the Evergreen Road Improvement Project is finally slated to begin this spring.

The project will involve the total reconstruction of a one-mile segment of Evergreen Road from the existing six and seven-lane road into a four-lane boulevard with a roundabout at Evergreen and Civic Center Drive and a roundabout at Evergreen and the north Municipal Campus driveway.

A public meeting was held on Tuesday, April 22, from 4-6 p.m. in room 221 of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road. Staff from the Engineering, Planning and Public Works Departments provided an overview of the project and answered questions.

The Evergreen Road Improvement Project will incorporate many new amenities that will make the corridor more pedestrian-friendly and attractive, including a major mid-block crossing and plaza that will be constructed between the two roundabouts, a wide path that will be constructed on the east side of Evergreen from I-696 to Filmore Street with benches and landscaping, as well as decorative street lighting. Innovative storm water features will also be incorporated into the project to provide water quality improvements before discharge to storm sewers. The storm water drains and water mains will be replaced and upgraded, improving the functionality of the sewer system and helping to maximize the lifespan of the city’s infrastructure. The city will also construct a rain garden adjacent to the tennis courts and install pervious pavers behind the curb between the roundabouts. Additionally, the power distribution system at the Southfield Municipal Campus will be relocated from the front lawn to north of the tennis courts.

corridor while also reducing the number of serious accidents. The many benefits of roundabouts include improved safety resulting in a 90 percent reduction in fatalities, 76 percent reduction in injuries, and a 35 percent reduction in all crashes. Studies have also shown that accidents that do occur are typically less serious and that roundabouts are safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Roundabouts have also been proven to greatly improve traffic flow by reducing congestion, decreasing traffic delays and increasing traffic capacity. They are also more environmentally friendly — reducing pollution with fewer stops and hard accelerations — resulting in less vehicle emissions, fuel consumption and noise. Roundabouts are also generally considered to be more aesthetically pleasing than traditional intersections, enhancing and defining corridors and cities.

The Evergreen Road Improvement Project will begin construction the first week of May and is expected to be completed by the spring of 2015. Evergreen Road will remain open to traffic during construction, maintaining one lane in each direction. The project will improve Evergreen Road and the surrounding area in numerous ways, including the complete replacement of deteriorated pavement; correction of storm water system inadequacies; improved traffic flow and safety; enhanced pedestrian amenities; creation of a strong link between east and west sides of Evergreen; and overall beautification of the corridor and City.

Evergreen Road South End Project Reconstruction of Evergreen Road from Eight Mile Road to Nine Mile Road will also begin in the spring. The project will widen the road to a continuous three lane cross section, including new concrete pavement with curbs, storm sewer, water main, sidewalk on both sides of the road, traffic signal upgrades and other related work. Construction will begin in May of 2014 and will be completed by November 2014.

The project is expected to cost approximately $12 million, with $4.8 million in federal transportation funding for the road reconstruction and $450,000 from a Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program grant for the pedestrian amenities and stormwater mitigation features. The city’s Water & Sewer Fund will contribute $3.5 million and the Major Street Fund will contribute $700,000. The Metro Act Fund will provide $1 million, the City Centre Advisory Board will contribute $100,000 toward the pedestrian amenities, and the Local Improvement Revolving Fund (LIRF) will fund the remaining $1.5 million.

The total estimated construction cost is $5,095,100, with a federal aid cost share of $3,293,800 and the City of Southfield’s estimated cost share of $1,801,300. Funding for the city’s portion of the project will come from FY2013-14 Water & Sewer budget ($1,600,000) and the Local Improvement Revolving Fund (LIRF) ($201,300).

The incorporation of roundabouts will greatly improve traffic flow in the

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Identify, enroll and plan for financial security in disasters Spring in the Midwest brings the potential for severe weather, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging everyone to take steps now to ensure your family is prepared. Don’t forget to consider the safety of your finances before a severe storm threatens your area.

“Don’t hinder your recovery if disaster strikes. Take the time now to ensure critical documents are safely stored, valuables are adequately insured, and potential spending needs are planned for,” said Andrew Velasquez III, regional administrator, FEMA Region V. Remember these three steps: Identify, enroll and plan.

1. Identify your important documents and place them in a safe space: You can use FEMA’s Safeguarding Your Valuables activity and Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to help get you started.

• Scan important records such as medical records and financial documents, and save the files on disk or flash drives.

Password-protect the data you have stored and keep the backup records in a safe deposit box or other off-site location.

• If you have no way to scan/copy records, store them in a flood and fireproof home safe or a safe deposit box.

Avoid storing on the floor of a basement, especially if it is prone to flooding.

• Include any records that you may need immediately, such as medical records or medical contact information, in your disaster kit.

2. Enroll in online banking, direct deposit and/or Go Direct to minimize disruptions to receiving paychecks or any government benefits you may receive.

• Consider keeping a small amount of cash or traveler’s checks on hand in case ATMs or credit cards are not working.

3. Plan ahead of time to recover by considering your post-disaster needs and preparing for them now.

• Make a record of your personal property for insurance purposes, and if possible, take photos or a video of your home.

Consider keeping a copy on a CD or flash drive in your disaster kit, so that you can provide it to your insurance company following a loss.

• Ensure you’re adequately insured.

Contact your insurance agent to review your insurance coverage so your home is financially protected.

• Identify potential spending needs now, and plan for ways to meet those needs.

• Store contact information for all of your financial institutions; after a disaster contact your credit card company, your mortgage lender, and other creditors to let them know about your situation.

For valuable resources on financial readiness before a disaster, visit www. ready.gov/financialpreparedness.

For even more readiness information follow FEMA Region V at twitter.com/femaregion5 and facebook.com/fema. Individuals can always find valuable severe weather preparedness information at www.ready.gov/severe-weather or download the free FEMA app, available for Android, Apple or Blackberry devices.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.

When anything can happen, you should be confident that you’re ready for anything.

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Spaulding For Children and celebrities kick off Foster Care Month with a showcase May 2014 is National Foster Care Month Howard Hewett

Spaulding for Children, a non-profit child welfare agency, is kicking off National Foster Care Month by hosting a Celebrity Showcase on Friday, April 25, at Bert’s Entertainment Complex located in the Eastern Market.

Headlining the showcase is Howard Hewett, solo artist and former lead singer of Shalamar.

Howard Hewett, Silk and Chris Hazel to raise funds to support foster children. With a mission of ensuring that every child that needs one has a safe permanent family, we are hoping to raise funds to make sure our children have successful lives and grow into productive adults.” she said.

“The funds raised will go toward colAlso performlege tuition, trade ing will be the R&B schools or any other group Silk and Chris institution of higher Hayzel, a Los Angelearning, tutoring, les based musician college tours, clothwhose loop infused ing, instruments or and funk/soul inany other items that jected live show children and youth wows listeners all Addie Williams typically need. We over the globe. A are asking for your homegrown band, Late Nights, help in making this foster care Early Mornings will perform in month celebration a successful the VIP Lounge. one.”

Addie Williams, president Howard Hewett is pleased and CEO of Spaulding for Chilto be the headliner for such a dren, is excited to be able to host a night of entertainment worthy cause.

When asked about his inthat will serve as a party with a volvement he said, “I’m honpurpose in Detroit.

“Spaulding has teamed with ored to be working with the Spaulding for Children orga-

Silk

Late Nights, Early Mornings nization. I’ve always been an advocate for children. I believe that the future and the strength of any country lie directly with the education and the stability of its children.

“A safe and stable home is essential for that type of positive development and that has been Spaulding for Children’s mission since 1968. To assist in any way to help raise funds for such an awesome, neces-

sary organization is an honor.

God bless.”

There are table sponsorships available as well as VIP ($100) and general ($50) tickets for the event. VIP guests’ evening will begin at 7 p.m. with a VIP reception. General admission is at 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 248-4437080 or online at https://www. ticketriver.com/event/10292.

Spaulding for Children is a private, non-profit child welfare agency, since 1968, that finds permanent homes for children that are in the foster care and adoption system.

Spaulding was one of the first agencies that specialized in finding and training adoptive families for the placement of children who had been abused, neglected and/or had other challenges.

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City youth chess players have rare opportunity to learn from the best UAW-Ford National Programs Centers secures world-renowned chess grandmasters, Gregory Kaidanov and Alex Lenderman, to prepare youth for national tournament On Saturday, April 12, scores of Detroit area elementary, middle and high school students took part in what many are hoping will become a mainstay in school extra curricula activity around the region – a chess challenge. The Detroit City Chess Club and UAW-Ford held an all-day chess tournament at UAW-Ford’s National Programs Center in downtown Detroit.

Involved parents beamed as they arrived at the UAW-Ford National Programs Center on W. Jefferson with young people in tow to participate in the tournament as well as receive instruction from chess grand masters and compete for the opportunity to advance to the next level of play on a national platform. Detroit Thinkers sponsors six city-wide tournaments annually.

The Detroit Chess Club, an affiliate of Detroit Thinkers, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing chess play and strategy skills, launched the tournament series in 2010 to offer students of the game an opportunity to develop their playing prowess and expand their skills through individ-

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Chess Grand Masters Alex Lenderman and Gregory Kaidanov poise with the Checkmates Chess Club from the Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies a Detroit Public School - Andre Smith photos

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Local all-star Athlete in Ball St. University Hall of Fame Tim Walton an outstanding athlete, was recently inducted into Ball State University Hall of Fame in Muncie, Ind. Inducted at the same ceremony was Brady Hoke, the present coach at the University of Michigan.

Chess Challenge Organizers Kevin Fite and executive director of UAW- Ford National Program Center Kevin Tolbert and youth chess players.

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ual and group challenges.

More than 400 students from Detroit area schools and chess teams participated in the six-part series which culminated with one-on-one instruction from world-renowned chess grandmasters Gregory Kaidanov and Alex Lenderman.

Event organizer and Detroit Thinkers founder Kevin Fite said the tournament series was born of necessity and a lack of opportunity for young chess players to take the game to the next level.

“The inspiration for the chess series actually came about after one of my students when I was a teacher at Duffield and one of my eight-grade students came up to me and asked, ‘Where are we going to play if our high school doesn’t offer chess?’ and I didn’t know what to tell her. We used to have to go out to Lansing or Grand Rapids to play.”

The same eighth-grade girl who posed the question to Kite not so long ago went on to graduate from Western Michigan University and is currently a high-ranking military officer.

Grandmaster Gregory Kaidonov, formerly of the Russia who now resides in Lexington, Ky., agrees with Fite’sWilliams assessment of Vanessa the benefits of chess for young people and minority students.

Tim Walton ceiving the John Magnabosse Award, which is given to the top athlete at the university. He also was named to the All-Mac First Team, and received honorable mention on the Associated Press All American Team.

Walton’s

He is the vice president of the NFL Players Association, Detroit Chapter.

Walton still resides in Detroit and is married with three children.

He also is an ordained deacon at Dunamis Outreach Ministries.

profession-

Lula Ware Garrett, still going strong at 90 Lula Ware Garrett, who celebrates her 90th birthday on May 5, can look over a life full of accomplishment and joy.

“I fell in love with the game when I was six years old and it was love from first sight. I traveled around the country since I was eight years old and became a grandmaster at 28, which is relatively late by today’s standards.

Nowadays there is much shorter learning curve, with computers that offer databases that give students access to millions of games played by the best chess players and they can pay through ten games in a matter of minutes.”

All agree that computer engines are not a substitute for the human element of chess play and competition. Chess instructor Sal Chehayub, a former math teacher, added that students with attention deficit conditions and behavioral problems benefit greatly from learning chess.

entertainment

“The biggest piece that educators seem to forget is that playing this game really builds self-esteem and confidence in our students who are afforded an opportunity to play on an adult level. I have students who beat me on a regular basis,” said Fite.

Walton’s career expanded over 20 years in football. He started playing as a youth for the West Side Cubs and also played for St. Scholastica grade school. He attended Bishop Borgess High School where he was a four year starter on the Varsity Team. He earned All Catholic & State honors. He attended Ball State University from 1985 to 1988 where he played and started in 43 of 44 games as an outstanding linebacker, re-

al career included stays with the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals.

In addition, he played in the World League, the San Antonio Raiders where he was named MVP for two consecutive years, as well as playing for the Texans in NFL Europe and Sacramento in the Canadian League. His career was cut short when he received a career-ending injury.

“There is a correlation between math, music and chess. Learning chess is kind of like learning music, you need to practice and you need to play.

You can learn chess in five minutes, anybody can push a button, but you can’t become proficient at it and create a symphony Smokey Robinson until you play face-to-face and have the personal experience of playing live,”

Unforgettable

even though he was correct.

The legendary and eccentric Nina Simone was getting out of a limo at the back entrance of Ford Auditorium where she was performing that night.

As she was getting out of the car, a whole breast popped out of her gown, but that didn’t faze her at all. She just pushed it back in and went on about her business.

I once had to share a dressing room (which was actually the men’s room!) with Herb Fame of Peaches & Herb and others appearing on a local TV show that day. I just happened to glance down and there were holes in his socks.

At the time Peaches & Herb had a hit titled “Let’s Fall in Love.” Maybe it should have been “Let’s Buy Some New Socks.”

PATTI LABELLE was in Detroit starring in “Your Arm’s Too Short to Box With God” and staying at the Sheraton-Cadillac downtown, which is where I interviewed her. At one point the always candid LaBelle said she had a bad headache and asked if I had anything for it.

At the time there was a Tylenol scare going on, so I said, “I have something, but it’s Tylenol.”

Well, the superdiva completely didn’t care. She just took the Tylenol, thanked me, and kept on talking.

The legendary Eartha Kitt was intoxicated, and in the course of a great interview after a concert, her glass tipped and the champagne landed on my attaché case. I didn’t get mad.

Educated at Wayne State University, Lewis College of Business and Highland Park Community College, Mrs. Ware was employed for many years as a profeshe said. sional secretary for the Detroit Board of Studies prove that Education and WXYZ Television. chess helps develop anShe once owned a variety store in Dealytical and decision making skills which stu- troit called 7 Days West, was a Sunday dents and players can use morning radio announcer for New St. Paul Missionary Church, and served as a in real life applications. precinct delegate for her neighborhood.

“In many ways, our In addition, she was a professionpartnership with the Detroit City Chess Club al-level seamstress and was an accomoffers the most imme- plished gardener, growing a variety of diate reward. You can vegetables and flowers, as well as apple literally see a change in trees, strawberries and pear trees. these young people the Mrs. Ware is proud of her children, all moment they first sit of whom are successful. down at a chess table and June Ware LaGreen, of Murfreesboro, it grows with every match and every tournament,” Tennessee, is president and CFO of Lasaid UAW vice president Green’s Masonry Company and author of the best-selling book “Harriett Tubman Jimmy Settles.

— A Freedom Trailblazer” Several universities William Ware, Jr., of Farmington, and other institutions of higher learning offer Michigan, is a skilled journeyman, chess scholarships. steamfitter, pipefitter, certified rigger signalman with the Detroit Board of Among THE them MICHIGAN are Univer- and CHRONICLE Education. sity of Maryland at Baltimore, Texas A&M, University of Texas Dallas Jackson State University and many more.

The UAW-Ford National Programs Center continues its commitment of uplifting communities by supporting arts, sports and music in local schools and districts in which their members live and work.

Douglass C. Ware, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, is president and CEO of Doug Ware Agency in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Joan Ware, of Detroit, is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Ohio Christian University.

They as well as friends and other family members wish Lula Ware Garrett many more years of health and happiness.

Mrs. Garrett is enjoying retirement

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ers from Detroit who were on drugs! And then there was a lady who wrote to ask if I could give her the name of whoever did Diana Ross’ dental work!

BILLY DEE WILLIAMS was at a party given by the Motown Museum. An overly aggressive and conniving photographer was taking pictures of women with Williams and, without the actor’s knowledge, charging them!

At one point the photographer grabbed Williams by the arm to get him where he wanted him to pose. An infuriated Williams hissed, “Get your hands off me!”

There is no way for Al Green’s breath to have been bad! During an hour-long interview at the Michigan Chronicle, Green, who is always effervescent, ate peppermint Life Savers for the entirety of the interview.

Peabo Bryson talked so much and so fast during his interview that I only had to ask a few questions!

Robert Townsend playfully offered me his VISA card. I reached for it and he pulled it away!

Vanessa Williams was eloquent, polite and ultra-dignified during the interview in the lobby of a downtown hotel.

However, her demeanor changed for a minute or so when I asked how she felt about people who, no matter what she accomplished, would still bring up the Miss America “scandal.”

Williams used an expletive that starts with an “f” and followed it with the word “them.”

And by the way, a Detroit City Council member (John Peoples) was waiting to present a plaque to Ms. Kitt but she made him wait because she wasn’t finished talking to me. I was flattered but at the same time embarrassed for the councilman.

Esther Rolle was rightfully irritated when someone on the Chronicle staff asked her to say “Dy-no-mite!” Of course, she declined. Why should she say that when it was Jimmy Walker’s catchphrase? (Which, by the way, I never found the least bit funny.)

Lionel Richie called me one morning at home to do a telephone interview.

Trouble is, Motown had forgotten to tell me anything about it! I was in bed. I asked Lionel to give me a few minutes to get my tape recorder, etc.

Motown sent a limo to the Michigan Chronicle to pick me up. The plan was to interview Smokey Robinson in the car on his way to a radio station. But when I got into the car, Robinson was sleep!

One day I was walking down Woodward Avenue when a man asked me if I

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I didn’t want to wake him so I just waited. After a few minutes, a groggy Smokey Robinson woke up and said,

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Kundalini Yoga and Intro to Mantra class 8th Annual Shades of Pink Foundation: A WalkAwards, at the Recognition Carnival Fun Spirit of Sankofa & in Pontiac Discover the Wonders tour at the Detroit Music Together Demonstration Class ‘The Balance ofZoo Power: A Throne for Inspiration Yoga Studio Kwanzaa Ball Public Library The Detroit Public Library Celebrates the an Nelson Mandela Day Oakland Center 402 N. Telegraph For more information, call (313) 288- Pointe Shopping Golfing For Scholarships African Prince’ 624 Livernois, Ferndale 70th Anniversary Lecture Series.

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10:00 am 9 -10:15 a.m.

6:00 pm until 1:00 pm 6:30 p.m.museum hours Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Links ofwristbands: Nov Golf Club Standard Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Cost: None; unlimited ride $20 Detroit Yacht Club Detroit Public Library Main Branch 6 p.m.

This event occursAve., weekly on Saturdays.

Fellowship Chapel 8625 E. Jefferson Detroit Detroit Institute of Arts 2 Riverbank Drive, Belle Isle The Park,Pontiac DetroitRegional 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Donation: $5, class pass.­Experience the relaxation, peace and Detroit Public Library.

7707 W. Outer Drive The walk begins at 8 a.m.

Chamber is pleased to hostgolf oneouting of Family Fun and Fitness Day Proceeds from the 87th annual 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit clarity that comes from practicing the ancient technology of the first big outdoor carnivals of the 2014 with rides, food, Come for a free demonstration class and exgothe towards college scholarships benefitThe representatives, Shades of Pink labor, Foundation The (SOPF) raises evening willmoney be fullto of celebration, dis- andwill Tour history and artruns of the Main Branch kundalini meditation and gong relaxation.

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Belle Isle perience theyoga, fun Ave. with your child as they sing, ing theDetroit Michigan Youth Appreciation Foun‘The Balance ofprovide Power: A Throne for an temporary financial assistance to women who are covery, empowerment and mastery.

Dinner, of the Public Library on the Discover for free tea and conversation. lection is part of the Library’s Special Collections students and the multicultural community There will be live entertainment, a sock hop and car cruise dance and explore in an informal, non-perfor- African Prince’experiencing dation.

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Presented by Detroit Parent Network, mance, relaxed environment. to isadd to this the fun. There is nois charge to participate royal Africantoantiquity. museum cer diagnosis.with Online registrationthe is special open to walkers, do-attire night.

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Riding the Soul Train,” will celebrate the contribu95th birthday. annual event teaches parents how to stay fit admission Unlimited ride wristbands cost $20. Individual rides and For more information call 313-481-1300 nors, volunteers and sponsors. $75 per person, $100 for couples, $500 for a tions this information iconic figure and his313-687-4298. famous television and have fun with their kids.

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Karmanos Cancer Institute Celebrates Whole Foods Market 5:00 pm December 31 ‘Derby in the D’ June - September The Mack 31st African World Festival CancerH. Survivor Week Cost: 3:00 pmNone 115 Ave. Detroit Charles Wright Museum of African Second Baptist Church of Detroit celebrates April 26 Livernois Community Storefront Big hats, bow ties and seersucker suits will jockey for attention Are mobile phones, obsolete fax machines or American other anti-History R. Kelly New Year’s Eve countdown 11 - 11 p.m.

TheEast Karmanos Cancer Institute kicks off Can- pastor’s 25th year 19410 Livernois, Detroit RollingDetroit on the River Festival and at “Derby in the D,” The thea.m. inaugural Kentucky Derby-themed introduction to this four-week series Warren Ave., Detroit quated electronics collecting dust in your office315 or storage The Pearls Promise of Detroit cer Survivor Week with a of lecture fromFoundation author Summer Concert Series, Erma Henderson 10:00 pm Inc. presents party on May 3 heldon inholistic honor of Henry Ford Neuroscience health examines beauty, diet and closet?

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Just Speak Inc. presents “Just Speak on the Park, adjacent to Whittier Park. The festival Get Masonic Institute. The celebration willhealth take place from 5:30 mental for a better you.to 11 p.m. your groove on with their weekly hustle State’s annual E-waste Day collection.

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There is no charge to year will be celebrated at an anniversaagain on the grounds of the Wright Museum with January 9 19 For a list of events, visit www.karmanos. dents are especially encouraged to participate countdown with the King party and concert and receive a complimentary pop/rockperformances, band Fifty Amp A special hotel The 5762014 9288.

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The main thrust preacher at the 10:30 a.m. service will be drumming and dance, hundreds of vendors, ethnic andlessons open tofree. all cancer survivors and For more more information concert kicks off at 10 pm on Tuesday, Dec. For informationemail and detroia list of acceptable items, offree hustle of the Ivylettes program is academicBishop excellence, Johncommunity M. Borders III,Temple senior pastor at foods, and events for all ages, including an expandFor more information, visit henryford.com/derby.

For more information call 313-355-3035. their families. trollingontheriver@gmail.com 31, at Masonic Temple, 500 St. near visit www.livinggreen.wayne.edu/recycling/electron- service and leadership development.Boston’s 8:00 pm Tickets are $55. AttireBaptist is Morningstar Church. ed Watoto Village for the youngest among us! downtown Detroit. After the concert, the For more information call (313) ic_waste.php.

City Theatre formal evening wear.494-5800. official after party begins inside the Fountain July 27 May 10 July 13, 27, 30 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit For tickets or more information call For more information visit www.thewright.org To purchase an ad, sponsor or for Ballroom. ticket information, call Tickets are $100 to $150.

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‘Made by25 Hand: Detroit’s Ceramic Legacy’ August 21 lows of a night out on the highs and Russell Street Baptistious Church Kwanzaa celebration town with the girls. $43.85 per ticket.

August 3 9 a.m.

8700 Chrysler Service Dr. Noon –Museum 5 pm Hours April 27 January 3 Standard ‘Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy’ Wayne County Youth and Senior Safety Detroit Riverfront Brightmoor Community 6 p.m.

10:00 am Detroit Historical Museum Center For ARISE Detroit!

7th AnnualDonation Neighbor-$15 Fairmore information call 800-745-3000.

General Motors Theater at Charles H. Wright Museum of 14451 Burt Road, Detroit Harlem Globetrotters Run on the River Redford BranchResource Library Center (MRC), a 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit hoods Day All Day Event ARISE DeThe Marriage African American History, 315 East Warren Ave., Detroit, January 10 - 12 21200 Grand River, Detroit a.m., Registration: 8 Rivard Plaza. up invites free T-shirt and Directed by Deacon10 Virginia troit! community organizations a.m.-2 Garrett. p.m. non-profit community-based organization, in Pick Detroit Corps is hosting a series of anti-dog 7:00 pm Under the direction of founder Mary Chase run number at 1340 E. Atwater St., Detroit 7 - 9 p.m. throughout City of Detroit to particBelle Isle Casino association with other organizations and inDetroit Film Theatre’s 40th anniversary fighting rallies in Detroit communities The Palace ofthe Auburn Hills Come Celebrate Kwanzaa with Redford Perry Stratton, Pewabic Pottery produces ipate by helping to clean up.

Volunteers dividuals, is presenting 4th Annual Opening its ceremony: 9:15Walka.m., hosted

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Arts and crafts beginning tectural ornamentation for public private BET’s “Comic View” writer andand Black comedy History expert DarportantInstitute information to keep children and will start on the Rivard Plaza, then take Detroit of Arts Free Kiddie Runs: 9:30 a.m., kids 12, under For more information, call (734) 253-2053 ‘Brother of All’ at 10 am and candle ceremonies later in the installations. is noTuezdae cost. Exhibit is open ryl LittletonThere and wife Littleton will provide an enFor more information visit seniors safe, healthy and happy.

5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 5K Run/Walk: 10 a.m. (also one mile walk along the Detroit The world famous Harlem Globetrotters There is no cost to attend this event. All during normal hours. look at the historyday. tertaining andmuseum enlightening of African Repertory Theatre www.arisedetroit.org or callDetroit River) take fan interaction to a new level on their Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Deages are welcome.

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Proceedscall fromDr. theConja run will help fund the Literacy Program, more information mation. medians on Black Comedy,” directed by RobertFor Townsend For more information call 313-887-8500. which provides an opportunity for adults residing in Wayne $17-$20 Wright at 313-481-1821.

For more information call 313-833-7900. and based on Littleton’s book, a comedic performance and discussion. The Littletons will be signing books following County to increase their skills, competencies and confidence, “Brother of All” is a mystery surrounding three men conleading to independence. Last year the run raised $27,000, the program. nected by their Cherokee blood. allowing DCC to hire much needed certified peer tutors.

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Email Your Your Upcoming Upcoming Events Eventsto to events@michronicle.com events@michronicle.com Email Email Your Upcoming Events events@michronicle.com DPS recognizes top suppliers at thirdtoannual 100 Top Supplier Conference For more information call 313-868-1347.

a true partnership and benefit to DPS. Michigan Chronicle presents: • Top Supplier Award: Student Excel-

Detroit Public Schools held its third annual Top 100 Supplier Conference, focusing on a theme of “Bold Innovation for Children.”

OneSight is an organization that provides sustainable access to quality vision care and eyewear. OneSight provides a vision wellness benefit to DPS students through the See to Achieve program. For the past 15 years, students have been provided with eye care and eyewear through temporary Optical Clinics. This service is at no cost to the student. Of the 1,289 students that participated in the spring clinic, 85% needed glasses. They have offered great service, cost savings to DPS parents and overall wellness that benefits the students of DPS.

Scholastic provides the District with a guided reading program which supports a comprehensive reading program by integrating guided instruction, assessment and independent practice into the classroom. Scholastic has shown outstanding growth by working beyond the call of duty to support schools and the roll out of the guided reading program.

The program has provided an innovative approach to learning, which makes the educational experience interesting and enriching for students. Scholastic has been able to identify the District’s needs and implement creative ways to provide immeasurable support.

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The event, which highlighted supplier excellence and fiscal responsibility, NOW ThROUGh was the third annual presentation sUN, to top suppliers by DPS’ Office of Procurement & Logistics, as well as members of the district’s executive leadership team including Emergency Manager Jack Martin, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer William Aldridge, Superintendent of Academics Karen Ridgeway and Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer Dr. Tracy Joshua.

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Pre-College Engineering Program applies best practices, as well as teaching and learning strategies to ensure that students participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities and experiences.

DAPCEP has been active in DPS since 1976 and shown a strong commitment to our students and Detroit’s educational community. They are steadfast in • Top Supplier Award: Operational • Executive Choice Awards “We value the support of our Top Sup- their efforts to support student learning Excellence sPRING UPDATEs sTOREWIDE Company: United Auto Workers of Amerpliers during the redesign of our district through their In-school and Saturday Company: Hercules & Hercules (Science, Technology, ica and Ford Motor Company and its educational programs,” Dr. STEM UsE yOUR MAcy’ssaid cARD OR PAss & TAkE AN Engineer- Reason for Nomination: Their Joshua. “We remain committed to our ing and Mathematics) programs. † Hercules & Hercules is a diverse Reason for Nomination: suppliers. Many have partnered with us program has made learning interesting supplier that has been one of the Disand relevant for students.

The UAW leads multiple initiatives and brought new ideas and †ExclUsIONs APPly, sEE innovation PAss. to us while also helping us reduce our • Top Supplier Award: Innovation & trict’s facilities providers for more than throughout the District to support aca15 years. They are steadfast in ensuring demic achievement, safety and a holistic costs. ItPlUs, is a journey and many DON’T MIsssupplisPEcTAcUlAR Technology 3-DAy they provide quality goods and services education experience for DPS students. ers are traveling with us to deliver exsPEcIAls fRI, APRIl 25-sUN, APRIl 27 at all times. When DPS has faced finan- This year alone, the UAW is partnering ceptional goods and services to support Company: Sentinel Technologies Inc. cial challenges, Hercules & Hercules with the American Football Coaches the district providing the highest level Reason for Nomination: continued to provide quality services. Association’s National Child Identificaof education for all the students that we Sentinel Technologies Inc. was rec- The company has used DPS schools for tion Program and Ford Motor across the serve.” ognized for outstanding performance in demonstrations, donated equipment, country to provide fingerprint ID kits ON ALL SALE &planning CLEARANCEand leading the Network Hard“The relationshipEXTRA thatSAVINGS DPS maintains kept fair and consistent market prices, to tens of thousands of families. DeAPPAREL & SELECT REGULAR-PRICED ITEMS! with its supply base is(EXCEPT critical to the ware SPECIALS & SUPER BUYS) Refresh project for the DPS data and participated at the school and Dis- troit Public Schools is receiving 50,000 district’s ongoing efforts to re-imagine center and central offices. This proj- trict level in Academic enrichment pro- kits for DPS students. This program is % how we do business,” said Martin. “We ect involved the supplier working many grams. designed to assist parents and law enare counting on regular, each and suppli-apparel selecT saleevery & clearance for hiM, herweekends & kids nights and to ensure that Extra 15% offtheir all sale & clearance fine & fashion • Supplier Excellence of the Year forcement for quick reference in the er to give us not only best prices, waTches, thereswiM were jewelry, coaTs, suiTs, dresses, inTiMaTes, for no her; disruptions to the Disevent that an emergency occurs. In Award (Performance Driven) but more importantly best& quality Men's suiTtheir separaTes sporTcoaTstrict’s & selecT shoes &daily network operations. critical addition, the UAW, in partnership with plus, selecT regular-priced iTeMs work and their hoMe best,iTeMs; most innovative The $2.4 million project was completed Ford Motor Company Fund and the DPS Also excludes: Everyday Values (EDV), Doorbusters, Deals of the Day, furniture, mattresses & area rugs/floor Company: Biddergy.com thinking.” coverings, cosmetics, fragrances, athletic shoes for him, her & kids, electrics/electronics; productswithin offered on time and budget. This E-rate Foundation, donated over $500,000 to by vendors who operate leased departments in any of our stores including eSpot, Burberry, Dallas Cowboys Reason for Nomination: funded contract merchandise, Gucci, Vuitton,annual New Era, Nike on Field; all regular-priced: bridge & designerhas prepared the Disensure that every student in grades K-8 The following areLongchamp, the Louis third handbags & shoes, designer sportswear, watches, Impulse, Oval Room,trict’s 28 Shop, All-Clad, Eileen Fisher, Emporio and data center for core network Top Supplier Recognition Awards: In June of 2013, Biddergy.com was would have the opportunity to play in an Armani, Tommy Bahama, Breitling watches, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Dyson, Ghurka, Henckels, Juicy, Lacoste, decade of technology challeng- awarded business as DPS’s online auc- organized sport and that every DPS eleLalique, Lauren/Polo/Ralph Lauren/Denim & Supply, Le Creuset, Levi's,another Lladro, Locker Room

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• Top Supplier services, gift cards, jewelry trunk shows, payment on credit accounts; bridal salons, restaurants, Award: Unsung Hero Company: Success for wine.

AllExclusions may differ at macys.com. Cannot be combined with any gourmet foods, auctions at closed schools, as well as • Executive Choice Awards Company: National Council of Jewish savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer, except opening a new Macy’s account. experience with surplus warehouses.

PRICES. Reason for Nomination: EXTRA SAVINGS % APPLIED TO REDUCEDWomen The company was nominated and giv- Company: General Motors Corporation Success for All has helped DPS to Reason for Nomination: en the Excellence of the Year Award not Reason for Nomination: achieve openness, creativity, agility and only because of their experience, but beThe National Council of Jewish WomGeneral Motors Corporation has been resiliency by developing a long viValidterm 4/23-4/27/2014 cause of a commitment to a “turn-key” en has been steadfast in their support a great supporter and partner of Detroit sion with trust among partners. Success approach and documented processes to for All is a whole-school reform strategy of the Children at Detroit’s Coleman support their solutions. They are work- Public Schools for many years. Through ONlINE shIPPING EvERy DAy + ExTRASchool.

2O% The OR 15% Off! Young Elementary organirolled outfREE in shIPPING select DPS schools, that fREE WITh $99 PURchAsE. UsE PROMO cODE: ing tirelessly to ensure that the DPS their donations to the DPS Foundation, zation has been volunteering for eight features research tools, cooperSPRING fORproven ExTRA sAvINGs; OffER vAlID 4/23-4/27/2014. surplus auctions are a success. Always they have raised over a quarter of a milyears.

ExclUsIONs APPly; sEE MAcys.cOM DETAIls.They are faithfully in the buildlion dollars for Detroit Public Schools ative learning, and collaborative leader- fOR ing the third Thursday of every month. looking to improve their process, they through various fundraising efforts, inship for continuous improvement.

They read to students each classroom, have begun assisting DPS with recomIn the district’s most recent bench- have donated countless books for use mending reserves to consider based on cluding an auction for the 2011 Chevmarks, there has been a high increase in schools, and donated books for stu- their knowledge and research. None of rolet VOLT. In addition, the district in reading performance in elementary dents to take home. Principal Melissa this research work, which is consider- received the necessary funds from the students. The program has provided a Scott said, “We asked them to help orga- able, is specifically stated in the con- corporation to enable the Cass Tech positive impact on climate and culture nize the library and they built us a new tract, but they are demonstrating that Band to perform in Washington D.C. in the buildings, as well as an increase one in conjunction with Detroit Pistons they are committed to continuous im- Dan Akerson personally made donain student engagement. SFA provided and Farm Bureau!” They have donated provement and bringing real value to tions through the Dan Akerson’s Blue Earth Foundation and the GM Employee all curriculum at 4/23-4/27/2014. no cost to over 200 pairs of shoes and numerous their customers. super sTOCK-up salematerials priCes in effeCT Foundation to help support several DPS the District implementation OPENduring A MACY’Sthe ACCOUNT FOR EXTRA 20% SAVINGS THE of FIRST 2 DAYS, UPthis TO $100, WITH MORE REWARDS TO •COME. credit card Award: is available subject to credit approval; account savings valid the day your account is opened items clothing year.

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The new account savings are limited to a total of $100; application must qualify for immediateincluding approval to receive savings; of the program, and at each school procellence employees not eligible. with the Morning Side Community and vided free training and support during • Top Supplier Award: Professional other suppliers and the Lear CorporaCompany: Scholastic theN4030131C.indd first year1 of program implementa- Services Excellence Award 4/16/14 12:21 PM tion’s support of the J. E. Clark Preparation. SFA has also provided funding sup- Company: OneSight Reason for Nomination: tory Academy School. port for district staff. SFA has exhibited Reason for Nomination:

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Put politics aside: Let’s get things done in Lansing

By State Senator Virgil Smith We hear a lot about partisan gridlock in Lansing and how it stunts Michigan’s comeback.

And while it often seems that the divide between Republican and Democratic priorities is too great to bridge with bipartisan cooperation, we can, and do, get things done when we work together.

By William Spriggs

At the top of the New York Times bestseller list in non-fiction is Michael Lewis’ “Flashboys,” a detailed look at how the high-frequency computerized trading of stocks allowed sophisticated programmers to beat top institutional investors to trades and pocket millions.

Lewis tells the story as a detective story, with a Royal Bank of Canada trader Brad Katsuyama as its protagonist, uncovering why his trades got delayed. While many reviews have focused on the need to better regulate the stock market to ensure its fairness, less attention has been paid to a big reveal of the book.

Others are noticing, too. Last year, MIRS, a Capitol news outlet, recognized me as one of the most successful Democratic lawmakers in terms of my bills getting passed and signed into law by the governor.

That’s easier said than done, given the fact that the governor is a Republican, the Senate has a 26-12 Republican majority and the House has a 59-50-1 Republican majority.

But it’s not my job to give up on serving my constituents just because my party isn’t in Virgil Smith control. It’s my job to enact policies for the good of all of our residents, plain and simple.

Just recently, Gov. Snyder signed Senate Bill 35 into law. This bill, which I introduced, was part of a package of bills giving communities more tools to deal with those who continually violate blight laws, including making sure we aren’t letting the same people who are destroying our communities continue to profit off them, too.

Last year, my bill requiring Blue Cross Blue Shield to start paying local and state taxes was signed into law. Initial estimates showed local and state authorities would net $90 million in the first year alone, money that’s sorely needed to fund essential services.

Neither of these issues is partisan, but each could easily have been politicized, and therefore stalled or stopped altogether.

To me, that’s the key. All of the ma-

jor issues facing Michigan’s families — jobs, health, public safety, education — are non-partisan. They matter regardless of your political affiliation.

And it’s the job of each Michigan lawmaker to serve your interests, regardless of whether you voted for or against them in the last election.

There’s no reason we can’t work together to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges, find sustainable funding for our kids’ education and more. My record proves it.

But it has to be a priority. Sadly, for many of Michigan’s current lawmakers, and those hoping to join their ranks, politics has usurped public service, and Michiganders are the ones who suffer.

I’m hopeful my colleagues in both the House of Representatives and the Senate join me in putting the people who voted for us — and against us — ahead of our own political interests.

Virgil senator. toll-free, him at gov. His com.

Smith is a Democratic state He can be reached by calling, 866-348-6304, or by emailing senvsmith@senate.michigan. website is www.Virgilksmith.

Let’s fight the bad guys, not each other

By Bill Wild If you’re on the wrong side of the law in Wayne County, there are two words you don’t want to hear: Kym Worthy.

In 2009, county investigators found more than 11,000 untested rape kits sitting in a Detroit police warehouse. Some prosecutors might have said, “We’ve got too many new crimes to investigate so many old ones.” Or, “That happened in Detroit, it’s not my problem.”

Not Kym Worthy. Instead of looking for someone to blame, she stepped up and took responsibility. With so much evidence untested, there are rape victims who have never received justice.

And there are criminals still on the street, free to prey on innocent citizens.

At least ten of them are behind bars now, thanks to Worthy’s unrelenting efforts.

She’s left no stone unturned, finding previously untapped sources of state, federal and even private foundation money to dig into the backlog of evidence. The results speak for themselves. Sixteen hundred rape kits have been test- Bill Wild ed so far. Eighty-seven serial rapists have been identified in 24 different states. Fourteen have been prosecuted, with ten convictions.

There’s more work to be done. As a father of three young children and a lifelong Wayne County resident, I feel more secure knowing Kym Worthy is on the case.

No public official, however, can tackle a problem like this alone. Our prosecutors, police and sheriffs need 100 percent backing at all levels of county government.

Sadly, that’s one resource Kym Worthy doesn’t have. Given her record of accomplishment, her concerns about the current county executive’s failure to make public safety a priority must be taken very seriously.

On April 11, I filed as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Wayne County Executive. I’m running because our current Wayne County government is broken and needs fixing. There’s no better example than the broken rela-

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tionship between law enforcement and the current administration. My agenda is simple: Start with a clean slate and build a new, productive partnership with the prosecutor, sheriff and local police departments.

It’s time to team up and fight the bad guys, not each other.

As the only candidate in this campaign with both private and public sector executive experience, I’ve already started exploring relationships with foundations and private businesses that are interested in finding creative ways to get the rest of those rape kits tested, along with related investigative work. With that issue behind us, we can return to the strong public law enforcement presence our county deserves.

It’s easy to talk about working together. Getting it done is harder, especially when you’re under a budget crunch. With a deficit of $175 million and counting, and a failed jail project that has cost taxpayers at least $160 million, there’s no doubt Wayne County has real financial problems.

So did the city of Westland after I became mayor in 2007. In 2009, our auditors told us we were looking at deficits of $50 million or more. We didn’t point fingers, we started looking for solutions. We cut from the top — starting in the mayor’s office — and combined fire, emergency dispatch and other services with neighboring communities.

As a result, we not only balanced our budget, we now have a $5.6 million surplus. With our fiscal house in order, Westland is in control of our own destiny. That’s allowed us to make critical investments in public safety, like new vehicles for our police officers and new fire rescue equipment.

I’m convinced a similar approach can work in Wayne County. Leadership means setting priorities, and getting criminals off our streets has to be at the top of the list.

Bill Wild is mayor of Westland and a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Wayne County Executive.

skimming was going into private hands, unnoticed. But what if it were taxes?

For the rest of us, if that tax had been collected, then today the position of the U.S. government in navigating the hardships placed by the Great Recession on American families and workers would be very different. That revenue could be dedicated to cover the costs of financial collapses, which we see are huge. And, the fiscal policy space for the government to bail out Main Street would be there.

Instead, today we languish with 300,000 fewer teachers for our children, because we are told the federal government has to worry about deficits. And, rather than take What Katsuyama uncovers action to restore investment is the reason his trades were in needed public infrastrucdelayed, or that he sometimes ture to get people back to could not complete trades, work and our roads and ports was because a set of high-freready for renewed growth, quency traders used millisec- William Spriggs House Republicans are holdond differences in when trade orders ing up unemployment checks arguing arrived at stock exchanges to buy, or that helping those hurt by this Recessell, stocks ahead of Katsuyama’s or- sion is wasteful and public investments ders. The difference cost Katsuyama too expensive. less than 0.1% of his trade. That apThis stalemate between Republicans, pears to be a small amount. It is in the who wish to argue about deficits, and range of what people are advocating for a President Obama, who has advanced Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) — a tax a plan for public infrastructure investto be collected on every trade of stocks, ment, could be avoided by the presence bonds and derivatives. of the FTT. The Congressional Budget The knock on the FTT is that it would disrupt the markets, because even that small fraction would deter profitable trades and make the markets less efficient. Some say it would really hit big institutional investors, charged with protecting the retirement earnings of millions of workers. But Lewis’ book points out that Wall Street has already been paying this fee. It turns out it is only going to a small band of high tech shops that spring up to skim this money out of Wall Street. And, more importantly, until Katsuyama got curious, while many others noticed something strange happening, no one was doing anything about it.

Now, you may wonder, what would be the big deal about a tax of less than 0.1 percent of stock transactions? Here is the punch line: As Lewis points out, each day about $250 billion changes hands in U.S. stock markets, so we are talking about $160 million a day. That

Office figures the US economy is over $1.9 trillion short of where it would be if we had full employment and our factories were at capacity.

And, they have revised the view of the longer term, permanently downsizing what our economy could produce-in short making the problem of unemployment easier to solve by assuming fewer people will be working. These are the costs Main Street is being asked to absorb.

If we are to accept the notion that Wall Street’s recklessness is the price of higher growth, then we must also require Wall Street to insurance against their failures. Now, Wall Street can be reckless, get all the gains and leave us with all the bills. There is no excuse for evading the FTT. Wall Street absorbed the fee when it went to a tiny cabal of ruthless traders, they can absorb it when it goes to insure the American people.

Let Michael Vick live

By Michael Cottman

new petition began circulating. Although the Jets have not commented Driving through New Jersey along about the petition, NFL commissioner I-95 this week, I passed The Meadow- Roger Goodell seems genuinely supportlands, home to The New York Jets and ive of Vick. their controversial new quarterback, Mi“Michael is a young man who made chael Vick. a tragic mistake,” Goodall said in a One thought immediately crossed statement. “He paid a very heavy price my mind: Leave Vick alone. Enough is for it, but I’ve seen him, in everything enough. Vick paid his debt to society; he he’s done, exceed expectations. He has worked very hard to be a posis a solid and productive playitive force in a lot of differer in the NFL, but still, Vick’s ent areas. That’s something I misguided critics won’t let admire about him. When we him return to a normal life. went through the process of It’s wrong — and the boyreviewing whether he would cotts against Vick should come back into the league, stop. But they won’t. Now, he demonstrated that he was there’s a new petition to ban somebody who was commitVick from SUNY Cortland’s ted to saying, ‘I am going to do campus, where the Jets will this the right way. I am going hold training camp this sumto be a positive force.’ He has, mer. So far, the petition has and I’m proud of the work he nearly 3,000 signatures. has done. I think that’s the Michael Vick The petition states, “I love kind of thing we should have.”

SUNY Cortland, and cannot abide welGoodall’s comments certainly reflect coming this sociopath onto our campus my views about Vick and should encourwith open arms. We need to stand by age others to give Vick the space he dewhat is right as a university by barring serves to keep his life on track. Here is him from the grounds. I don’t want him how Vick’s publisher describes Vick’s anywhere near my beloved college or book, “Finally Free.” community. We MUST send the message “One of the most talented and polarthat we won’t be party to the torture of animals by conveniently forgetting what izing athletes of our generation, Michael he has done. If we welcome Vick onto Vick’s stunning story has captured news our campus, we are complicit in his headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success crimes.” on the field in high school and college, This is absolutely ridiculous. How to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall would any critics of Vick be “complicit” from grace, ‘Finally Free’ shows how a to his crimes? So if we follow this twist- gifted athlete’s life spiraled out of coned logic, then his critics should also be trol under the glare of money and fame, jailed. Vick plead guilty to a federal dog aided by his own poor choices. fighting conspiracy charge in 2007. He In his own words, Vick details his served 19 months in federal prison, he was released from jail, signed with the regrets, his search for forgiveness, the Philadelphia Eagles, cut, and signed moments of unlikely grace, and the brokenness that brought his redemption on with the New York Jets last month. the way to his celebrated return to the As part of his restitution, Vick has NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.” worked with the Humane Society, talking As I motored past the Meadowlands to young people about the wrongs of along I-95, it reminded me of how we dogfighting and providing a living examcould all use some forgiveness and secple of learning from your mistakes. ond chances in life — and that includes All was going well until this absurd Michael Vick.

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Dawon Walker, among U.S. Navy’s finest Airman Dawon Walker, a 2012 Wayne Memorial High School graduate from Detroit, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). USS Ronald Reagan is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only ten operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today, protecting and defending America on the world’s oceans. Tens of thousands of America’s finest young men and women are deployed around the world doing just that, and they are there around the clock, far from our shores, defending America at all times.

Dawon Walker — U.S. Navy photo by senior chief mass communication specialist Gary Ward.

Approximately 3,000 men and women make up the ship’s company, which keeps all parts of the aircraft carrier running smoothly.

This includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors. An-

other 2,500 or so form the air wing, the people who actually fly and maintain the aircraft. “I never cease to be impressed with the type and quality of work that goes on aboard the carrier each day,” said Capt. Christopher E. Bolt, the carrier’s commanding officer.

“Our team is filled with highly qualified young adults — in many cases, 19 and 20 years old — and they’re out here launching and recovering aircraft, running a complex propulsion system safely, serving as air traffic controllers, operating sophisticated electronics, and keeping this floating city alive and functioning.

“Their work ethic, enthusiasm, and esprit de corps are second to none. If you pick up a newspaper in any city and examine what other 19- and 20-year-olds are doing, there is no comparison to the level of responsibility our sailors hold. That caliber of sailor is what has earned us the title of America’s Flagship.”

Education in prison

By Judge Greg Mathis

in my education. I think it was more cost efficient for the taxpayers to invest in my education.

Last week, New York governor Andrew Cuomo cancelled his innovative plan to offer basic college education programs to state prisoners. His plan, which was announced in February, was billed as an effort to prevent offenders from returning to prison and reduce overall corrections costs.

Substantial evidence proves that investment in education and job training for ex-offenders makes them less likely to commit crime upon returning home and is a cost-efficient way to reduce rising prison costs.

However, after attacks from New York lawmakers who opposed his plan, Gov. Cuomo has decided to drop his prison education initiative. This is an unfortunate case of politics winning over smart policy.

We often refer to our jails as “rehabilitation” or “corrections” facilities, but the fact is that most inmates leave prison without the critical skills needed to be productive citizens in society. Gov. Cuomo’s plan to offer education courses to prisoners was a step in the right direction toward true rehabilitation. The lawmakers who opposed education courses for New York inmates argued that it was unfair for taxpayers to finance college courses for criminals.

Greg Mathis months. After jail I went on to get my GED and attend college where I received $6,000 in student loans each year. It cost the government less money to invest in my college education than it cost to incarcerate me for less than one year. Once I attained my college education, I was able to return the taxpayer investments

New York spends almost $3 billion on its corrections budget each year and Gov. Cuomo’s pilot program would have cost the state $1 million.

The New York lawmakers who have attacked Gov. Cuomo for using taxpayer dollars to educate prisoners are stuck in the past and impeding progress on an important issue.

Those lawmakers and politicians in other states should focus on making our criminal justice system one that truly rehabilitates offenders and incentivizes them to turn their lives around after they have served their time.

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This is a good political argument and it may resonate with some voters, but it doesn’t make practical sense. It is more expensive to incarcerate individuals than it is to prepare them with the skills needed to prevent future incarceration.

Taxpayers are paying too much for prison costs and our society is not receiving a return on its investment.

Helping ex-offenders access job training and education services are important factors in ensuring former inmates can successfully readjust to life after prison. According to a report by the Council of State Government’s Justice Center, incarceration triggers a 19 percent decrease in the number of weeks worked annually and a 40 percent reduction in yearly earnings. If ex-offenders leave prison without a way to earn a living upon their return home, they are less likely to have a successful transition back into society.

Investing in education and job training for ex-offenders does work.

A RAND meta-analysis of 58 separate studies discovered that ex-offenders who participated in prison college programs were 43 percent less likely to commit future crime. Take my case as an example.

When I was sent to jail as a juvenile, it cost taxpayers more than $35,000 to incarcerate me for seven

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HAP extends non-ACA compliant policies for small groups and individuals HAP small group and Personal Alliance customers who like their existing coverage can keep it for up to two more years before switching to an Affordable Care Act-compliant plan The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that Michigan health insurance companies can allow customers to keep their current health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through Oct. 1, 2016.

Health Alliance Plan (HAP) is pleased to extend this option to its small group and individual customers.

In the small group market, HAP customers who are currently in a nonACA compliant plan will have the option to renew their existing coverage, with a slight annual rate increase, through Oct. 1, 2016. They may also move to an ACA-compliant Qualified Health Plan (QHP) at any time.

Ken Coleman or enroll in a QHP during the 2015 open enrollment period, which begins on Nov. 15, 2014.

These renewal options give HAP customers the chance to stay in the plan they like and are familiar with for a longer period of time.

Customers who are impacted by this decision do not have to take any action right now.

HAP will provide additional information prior to their renewal date and help guide them through their options. Customers are asked to keep in mind that if they choose to renew their current health plan, it may not guarantee certain protections under the ACA or cover the defined set of essential health benefits that QHPs must cover.

Book on Blacks in Detroit

Former Michigan Chronicle reporter Ken Coleman has compiled an amazing day-by-day set of facts about African Americans in Detroit.

“On This Day: African-American Life in Detroit” includes the founding of Second Baptist Church in 1836 to the federal court trial of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and 1,400 other facts. Entries from the book are fea-

tured each week on Detroit Public Television’s “American Black Journal.”

The book is available at Spectacles Detroit, located at 230 East Grand River Ave. in downtown Detroit, and also at Eric’s I’ve Been Framed, 16527 Livernois in Detroit.

To follow updates on book signings and other events, please visit www.onthisdaydetroit.com.

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In the individual market, the vast majority of HAP Personal Alliance members took advantage of HAP’s 2013 Lock-In Rate Program to extend coverage in their existing plans into 2014.

These customers can renew their HAP Personal Alliance plan for up to two more years. Upon renewal, they have two options: keep their existing coverage with a slight premium rate increase applied each year to cover the rising costs of medical services

Graduates prove that age is nothing but a number Wayne County Community College District seniors will be walking across the stage to receive their degrees during the District’s 45th Commencement Ceremony at Ford Field on May 31.

Most of us cannot remember the year 1927 and 1939 respectively.

These were the years that 87-year-old Ernestine T. Pointer and 75-year-old Ruth London-Gay were born.

Ms. Ernestine T. Pointer is a native Detroiter born in Detroit’s historical Dunbar hospital and a product of Duffield and Miller schools. Education was a staple in her family. When she graduated from elementary school she was the graduation speaker. After high school she wanted to attend college, but because of family commitments she could not. Upon her retirement from the State of Michigan at the age of 62 she began pursuing a college education; three years ago she decided to pursue that dream. Ms. Pointer will receive an Associates of Arts degree in General Studies. She plans to hang her degree on the wall and be an inspiration for students at her church where she volunteers.

Ms. Willie Ruth Gay is sometimes very emotional when she talks about her life’s journey, most especially when ti comes to her education.

“Our grandparents were our kindergarten teachers while our parents worked in the fields.

I did not go to regular school until I was maybe nine years old,” she says with tears in her eyes.

She received her GED in 1985 and was determined to further her education.

Ms. Gay is receiving her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences with a concentration on Mental Health. She plans to continue her education.

Congratulations to these inspiring students.

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At the ribbon-cutting ceremony: Tosha M. Lindsey, Robert J. Lindsey, Harold and Kimberly Crittenden.

Christian values and business principles give two friends a boost

By Donald James

For friends Robert J. Lindsey and Harold Crittenden, Christian values, family love and doing business with integrity are paramount in their lives. With such priorities in order, the two men earlier this year opened Wired for Less Boost Mobile Store in Pontiac.

Their entrepreneurial venture places them at the helm of the first Black-owned and operated authorized Boost Mobile store in the region and perhaps the state.

Located at 775 Baldwin Ave. Suite A., in the Baldwin Plaza Shopping Center, the store offers Boost Mobile products and services, including iPhones, Androids and accessories such as handcrafted custom phone cases.

Customers can also have phones repaired and pay Boost Mobile phone bills. Additionally, the store offers computer repair services.

“We are excited to be a part

of the revitalization of the city of Pontiac,” said Lindsey. “Although I am a Detroit native, I have fond memories of going to football games and boxing matches at the Silverdome in Pontiac as a kid. God has blessed us with the opportunity to invest in one of the best cities in the area. We are here because we believe in the people of Pontiac and want to be a part of the city’s comeback story.”

Crittenden agrees.

“Having grown up in metro Detroit, I have witnessed the fame and misfortune of both cities,” he said. “However, as Pontiac and the surrounding areas make their turnaround, I am proud to be a part of the restoration while making a mark in history that can’t be erased.”

While both men have stepped out on faith with starting a business, it wasn’t blind faith.

For more than 15 years, Lindsey successfully managed one of top Boost Mobile stores in metro Detroit. Likewise, for

more than 15 years Crittenden owned a successful heating and cooling company in metro Detroit. Therefore, both men had great foundations in the principles and reality of operating a business.

In addition, both men are devout Christians, who felt that God had ordered their steps in forming a joint business venture.

“With my husband’s knowledge of the mobile phone industry and Harold’s knowledge as an entrepreneur, they just started talking about it and got the ball rolling,” said Tosha Lindsey. “And so far, so good because the foundation of this business is the faith we have in God.” Robert and Harold met through their daughters, who were members of the same cheerleading team in metro Detroit. The men’s wives, Tosha Lindsey and Kimberly Crittenden, met as cheer team coaches at their daughters’ practices

Tosha M. Lindsey and Robert J. Lindsey are proud of Wired for Less Boost Mobile, as are Harold Crittenden and Kimberly Crittenden. and events. For four years the Lindsey family and Crittenden family interfaced socially and spiritually, all while forming a special bond that became more like blood relatives than friends.

As Robert, a member of Tabernacle of Praise Church in Madison Heights, Mich. and Harold, a youth minister at Shield of Faith Church in Detroit, began to talk about their walk with Christ, as well as their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, it became clear that the two men needed to form a business team. After much prayer and support from their wives, Wired for Less, LLC Boost Mobile was born.

While Robert and Harold are astute businessmen, their wives are also essential parts of the store’s operation and success.

Robert J. Lindsey (left), wife, Tosha M. Lindsey, Harold Crittenden and wife, Kimberly Crittenden.

“Kimberly and I do what-

Business is booming at the Wired for Less Boost Mobile store, located in the Baldwin Plaza Shopping Center in Pontiac.

ever is needed to support our husbands and the business.”

Tosha Lindsey said. “While we don’t have official titles within the business, we do everything, including social media marketing, to help get the word out about our Boost Mobile store.”

Looking back on the store’s first couple of months in business, Robert Lindsey and Harold Crittenden love what they see.

“The city of Pontiac and its people have really embraced us,” said Robert. “So we definitely want to invest back in the city. As Christians and successsful business owners, we want to give back to the community to help empower it and its people.”

For more information visit the company’s website at www.wiredforlessllc.com or call 248.972.5418.

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President Barack Obama

American job training investments:

Skills and jobs to build a stronger middle class

To create new opportunities for all hard-working Americans to get ahead, President Obama has asked Vice President Joe Biden to lead an initiative to help individuals get trained with skills businesses need now and then placed in good, middle class jobs. Training America’s workers with the skills they need for a good job can help middle class families feel more secure in their jobs and help American businesses grow our economy. But too many businesses can’t find skilled workers for jobs they want to fill, while too many people looking for a job may be ready to learn new skills but may not be certain that there’s a job waiting for them on the other end.

Community colleges are one of the best ways to train workers with the skills they need for a job, and hands-on apprenticeships are one of the clearest paths to a good, secure middle class job.

In fact, 87 percent of apprentices are employed after completing their programs and the average starting wage for apprenticeship graduates is over $50,000.

The president and vice president have new federal investments using existing funds to support job-driven training, like apprenticeships, that will expand partnerships with industry, businesses, unions, community colleges, and training organizations to train workers in the skills they need. Employers, unions, and foundations are joining these efforts with new commitments to support job-driven training. These steps are part of President Obama’s commitment to make 2014 a year of action, acting with Congress when possible but also using his pen and his phone – calling on businesses, philanthropy, non-profits, states, and local communities to act.

American job training executive actions Partnering Local Businesses with Community Colleges to Put Americans Back to Work Through a Nearly $500 Million Job Training Competition.

Today, the Department of Labor is releasing the application for partnerships of community colleges, employers and industry to develop training programs that are job-driven, that is designed to respond to the demands of employers so people get placed in jobs.

As part of a nearly $500 million competition, all grantees will be required to identify sectors with open jobs to fill, partner with the public workforce system and employers in that sector to address the skills needed for these open jobs, and create pathways from entry level positions to more advanced positions to ensure room for growth for employees with even the lowest starting skills levels.

This program is a part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance and Community College and Career Training (TAA-CCCT) competitive grant program that has, over the last three years, supported community colleges preparing dislocated workers and other adults for jobs available in their regional economies. For the first time, this year’s funding will prioritize three key goals by providing larger grants to applicants who propose to address them: • Scale In-Demand Job Training Across the Country through National Industry Partnerships. Grants will incentivize partnerships to include national entities - such as industry associations - that commit to help design and implement job training programs based on industry-recognized credentials, and replicate these with other education and training institutions across the country where industry also needs to hire workers with those skills.

• Advance Education & Training to Ensure a Seamless Progression from One Stepping Stone to Another. In order to make it easier for individuals to progress through their careers and build one degree on top of another, this competition prioritizes applicants that are increasing state-wide alignment of the training investments made by employers, educators and the workforce system. For example, communities will work to ensure accelerated degree paths and credentials that incorporate prior learning, provide credit based on demonstrated skills rather than seat time, and other innovative strategies that will pave the way for making college more afford-

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able for adult workers and all kinds of students.

• Improve Statewide Employment and Education Data Integration and Use. In order to better assess the effectiveness of education and job training programs over time and continue to improve job placement rates, these grants encourage applications that commit States to further integrate their employment and education data systems.

Deadline for applications is July 7th, and grants will be awarded to community colleges in every state.

Expanding Apprenticeships for Good Middle Class Jobs. The Department of Labor is making $100 million in existing H-1B funds available for American Apprenticeship Grants to reward part nerships that help more workers participate in apprenticeships. This competition will help more Americans access this proven path to employment and the middle class: 87 percent of apprentices are employed after completing their programs and the average starting wage for apprenticeship graduates is over $50,000.

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The new American Apprenticeship Grants competition – which will be launched in the fall – will focus on partnerships between employers, labor organizations, training providers, community colleges, local and state governments, the workforce system, non-profits and faith-based organizations that: • Launch apprenticeship models in new, high-growth fields: Many fast-growing occupations and industries with open positions, such as in information technology, high-tech services, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, have an opportunity to adopt and adapt apprenticeship programs, to meet their skilled workforce needs.

• Align apprenticeships to pathways for further learning and career advancement: Apprenticeships that embed industry-recognized skills certifications or reward workplace learning with college credit provide an affordable educational pathway for those who need to earn while they learn, and apprenticeships linked to pre-apprenticeship programs can help more Americans access this training and get on an early pathway to a good career.

• Scale apprenticeship models that work: Across the country, there are pockets of excellence in apprenticeship, but all too often these successful models are unknown in other regions or to other employers. These grants will build from strength and invest in innovations and strategies to scale apprenticeships – including to market the value of apprenticeships, make them more attractive to women and other Americans who have been underrepresented, increase the return on investment for workers and, or build national and regional partnerships to expand apprenticeships.

Making Apprenticeships Work for More Americans. The Departments of Labor, Education, and Veteran Affairs are reforming their programs to enable the use of education benefits for apprenticeships: • Streamlining GI Bill benefits for apprentices. Through a new partnership between the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Labor, employers now have a fast-track for their veteran employees to access their GI Bill benefits for registered apprenticeships, helping more than 9,000 veteran apprentices receive the benefits they have earned.

• Connecting apprentices with college credit. The Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC), a partnership among community colleges, national accreditors, employers, and major apprenticeship sponsors, will make it possible for apprenticeship graduates to earn credits that will transfer to any community college in the consortium they attend. Founding members include large state systems like Ohio and Wisconsin.

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(L to R) Dave Egner, Executive Director, New Economy Initiative; Joy Grzelakowski; and Herman Moore, Trustee of the NEIdeas Program and former Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.

Thirty two local businesses to take challenge for cash awards

By Donald James

Almost any business – small or large – is constantly concerned about available cash on hand.

Often available cash can mean “if, when and how” companies can acquire inventories of products, purchase equipment and supplies, and market or advertise to potential consumers.

However, on Wednesday, April 16 at the Motor City Java & Tea House on the city’s far west side, an announcement was made in front of more than 135 people, representing local businesses, communities, and city government, officially unveiling the New Economy Initiative’s NEIdeas: Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth. A special project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), New Economy Initiative (NEI), in partnership with Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, launched the challenge that will grant cash awards to 32 existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, which will total $500,000. The NEIdeas challenge will offer two types of awards: $10,000 for 30 businesses that gross under $1 million annually and $100, 000 for two businesses that gross more than $1 million, but under $5 million annually.

plications/essays will be reviewed through a jury process. Subsequently, the $10 k winners will be announced in September and the $100 k winners in November. “While we recognize and support all the energy around Detroit’s start up scene, we feel it’s important to celebrate the small existing businesses across Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park that have been the cornerstone of their communities for years,” said Egner. “More importantly, by providing some capital assistance and connecting them to resources, we feel we can help them grow and create jobs, further strengthening their neighborhoods.”

Mayor Duggan agreed.

“We are seeing more and more the impact small businesses are having in revitalizing Detroit’s economy, and programs like NEIdeas are a big part of the reason why,” Duggan said. “Today, there are thousands of small businesses in the city of Detroit that employ only one or two people. Receiving a strategic infusion of cash like this can be just the boost an existing small company needs to grow and create more jobs for our local economy.”

enced and successful entrepreneurs or business leaders in the Southeast Michigan region,” said Egner. “They are voluntarily serving as a source of credibility for NEIdeas.

They work to amplify and validate the program’s message of Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth.

“I’m excited to be a trustee for this innovation venture that will help 32 local small businesses to grow,” said Jackson.

“I’m also excited for all participating small businesses that will take the challenge. While 32 companies will actually win cash awards, all eligible companies entering the challenge will gain some level of access to other valuable resources that can benefit them. So actually, there are no losers.”

Guillebeaux added.

“We work with small business every day through many of our Detroit Economic Growth Corporation programs,” he said.

“So we are very pleased that NEIdeas will help us connect more companies to the Detroit Business Support Network that we convene. Their participation in the challenge gives us more chances to help them grow.”

businesses what they need, when they need it, in order for them to succeed and grow. This unprecedented initiative is supported by numerous local, regional, and national foundations, inclusive of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (Detroit), which initiated the collaborative, and also serves as its administrative home.

Other supporting foundations are inclusive of the William Davidson Foundation (Southfield, Mich.), the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation (Southfield, Mich.), the Ford Foundation (New York), the Hudson-Webber Foundation (Detroit), the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (Battle Creek, Mich.), the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (Miami, Fla.), The Kresge Foundation (Troy, Mich.), the McGregor Fund (Detroit), the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation (Flint, Mich.), and the Skillman Foundation (Detroit).

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Black Enterprise hosts annual Entrepreneurs Conference and Expo Join the Small Business Revolution as BLACK ENTERPRISE holds its 2014 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide Insurance on Wednesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 17, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, with a powerhouse line-up of some of the nation’s most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs.

An annual highlight of the conference is the presentation of the nation’s top awards for African American business achievement and community involvement.

The B.E. Community Empowerment Award which recognizes outstanding achievement of an individual dedicated to the economic empowerment of communities, as a champion of entrepreneurship and business T. D. Jakes growth, employment opportunities and wealth creation for African Americans, will be presented to civil rights activist and founder of Rainbow/PUSH, Reverend Jesse Jackson at the BE 100s Dinner on Friday, May 16, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus.

The Black Enterprise Trailblazer Award which will also be awarded at the BE 100s Celebration and Awards Dinner, will be presented to Don Jackson, Chairman and CEO, Central City Production, Inc. Mr. Jackson will be recognized for his pioneering and sustained achievement in business with broad and positive impact on both his industry as well as the community at large. Central City Production produces the Stella Awards annually and works in partnership with Black Enterprise for the production of the Black Enterprise Business Report and Our World with Black Enterprise which are nationally syndicated.

The 2014 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo boasts high-powered sessions on critical business topics such as Winning Corporate Clients, Finding Angel Investors, Social Media Marketing, Franchising, Doing Business in Africa, Business Coaching, Generating Cash for your Start-up, Using Mobile Marketing, Using Search Engine Optimization to Sell Your Goods and How to do Business with the Government.

For the aspiring entrepreneur, The Small Business Success™ Bootcamp offers practical advice on how to take your business to the next

Confirmed speakers include: T. D. Jakes, CEO, T.D. Jakes Enterprises

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Founder Rainbow/PUSH

Valerie Daniels Carter, Co- Founder, President & CEO, V&J Holdings

Rodney Sampson, author of Kingonomics

Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Personal Brand Strategist, AML Consulting

Necole Parker, CEO Elocen Group

Paul Judge, CEO, Judge Ventures, Co-founder Opportunity Ventures

Michael Stone, Founder & Executive Director, Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative

Edgar Smith, Founder, Chairman & CEO, World Pac Paper

Rumia Burbank, President, VMS365

Frantz Tiffeau, Director, Supplier Diversity, Nationwide Insurance

Lisa Ascolese, President, Inventing A to Z

Miriam Brewer, Director of Education & Diversity, International Franchise Association

Kevin Hicks, Partner, Blackman & Associates

Douglas Guy, Peer Africa

Karl Turner, Founder ALC Foods

Candace Shiver, MBDA

Julia Wilson, CEO of Wilson Global Communications

Felicia Hatcher, Owner, Feverish Gourmet Popsicles

Arsha Jones, Proprietor, Capital City LLC( Capital City Mumbo Sauce)

Ulysses Bridgeman, Jr., Manna Inc.,

Eugene Cornelius, Deputy Associate Administrator, Field Operations, SBA level. Plus, the Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition will award $10,000 for the best new business idea. The producers of the ABC reality series Shark Tank will also be holding open casting during the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo in their search to discover the next successful enterprise.

The 2014 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide Insurance is presented by General Motors and Walmart. Platinum sponsors include FedEx and JP Morgan Chase.

Corporate Sponsors include Hilton Worldwide and Huntington Bank. Official Partners includes, PR Newswire, The Firm Development and Urban Trendsetters.

For the 2014 event, BE has also partnered with Real Times Media’s Who’s

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame honors business leader Ed Deeb The Michigan ticipated in MetJournalism Hall of ro Detroit Youth Fame held its anDay, along with nual recognition more than 220 dinner April 13th corporate sponat Michigan State sors and many University.

Edsmall businesses ward Deeb, foundas well. Recenter of Michigan ly, he co-founded Food and Beverage College Row conAssociation, Mich- Ed Deeb sisting of more igan Business and Profes- than a dozen colleges sional Association, East- and universities who now ern Market Merchants participate in the annual Association, Friends Metro Detroit Youth Day. of Eastern Market, and More than 1,000 college co-founder of the current scholarships have been Eastern Market Corpo- awarded. ration, was honored by Over the years Deeb the Michigan Journalism has worked closely with Hall of Fame for his sub- the Detroit Urban League, stantial contributions to New Detroit, and other Michigan journalism as a community organizations business leader and asso- to help maintain peace ciation executive. and tranquility in our Deeb, this year celebrating his 52nd anniversary as a food industry and community leader, has been the driving force to create positive images of the food distribution industry and help make our community a better place.

In 2013 more than 320 organizations par-

communities and help provide a better and more positive image of food retail stores in Michigan.

Other people who were honored by the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame were: Bill McGraw, Charles Eisandrath, Jennifer Moore, Ken Kohker, Cheryl Chodun, Mike McCabe, and William Serrin.

Who Publishing Company to offer its network special conference and expo pricing. Log on www. blackenterprise.com/ec/ and register now to Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference and save $200 with code WWP!

From left: Tony Kratofil, metro region engineer, MDOT; Theresa Zajac, vice-president, SDBA; Kathleen Lomako, executive director, SEMCOG; Greg Johnson, CFO, MDOT; Gary Brown, Mayor’s Office, Group Executive for Operations; Harvey Hollins III, director, Governor’s Office of Urban and Metropolitan Initiatives; and Michael Odom, chairman of the Board of Directors, SDBA.

Local community and business leaders joined SDBA for groundbreaking ceremony The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), in partnership with the West Vernor & Springwells Business Improvement District (BID), kicked off a $6.4 million infrastructure project to replace the lighting system along 2.3 miles of W. Vernor Hwy. with a groundbreaking on Wednesday, April 9. Local community and business leaders joined the SDBA and BID for the ceremony at the intersection of W. Vernor Hwy. and Lawndale Street in Southwest Detroit.

“West Vernor Highway is one of the major commercial districts in Detroit providing a lifeline to shopping, school, jobs, medical appointments and entertainment to more than 90,000 Southwest Detroit residents,” said Kathy Wendler, president of the SDBA. “Once completed, the SDBA Streetscape Project will not only create a safer living environment, but also serve as a catalyst for economic growth encouraging more business owners and visitors to the area.”

Nearly 200 streetlights will be replaced on both

sides of W. Vernor Hwy. from Clark St. to Woodmere St., including new light poles with LED lamps, underground wiring, sidewalks, curbs and landscape beds.

Construction will be completed in two block segments moving west to east and starting on the south side of W. Vernor Hwy. at Woodmere St. Each segment will take roughly six weeks to complete with a target construction end date of November 2014.

“New and improved lighting along West Vernor Highway will make a tremendous difference for our businesses, customers and local community,” said Lydia Gutierrez, president of Hacienda Mexican Foods and BID chair. “We’re very excited about this project and are truly thankful to all of the private and public investors for making this initiative possible.”

Funding for the SDBA Streetscape Project, the largest undertaking in the nonprofit’s more than 55 year history, included both private and public investment. The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Southeast Michigan Council of

Governments /Transportation Alternatives Program awarded a $4.5 million challenge grant, one of the largest Transportation Enhancement grants awarded in the history of the program. The City of Detroit, The Kresge Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and JPMorgan Chase, and private donors also gave funds in support of this project.

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan provided funding for the planning of this project.

“The West Vernor project is a perfect example of private and public partners working together to support a vibrant business district,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “The department and Gov. Snyder are happy to support projects like this as the city of Detroit and state of Michigan continue their comeback.”

For more information regarding the SDBA Streetscape Project, contact SDBA Vice President Theresa Zajac at 313/8420986, extension 28 or visit www.southwestdetroit. com.

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You are cordially invited to the 2014 Michigan Chronicle

2014 HONOREES Larry Alebiosu, Owner, Fashion International Jerome B. Brown, Director, Contact Center, Health Alliance Plan Robert D. Brown, Vice President, Sustainability, Environmental and Engineering, Ford Motor Company Dr. Ronald Cheek, Sr., Head Physician/OBGYN, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Barry Clay, Board of Director, First Independence Bank Jerry L. Clayton, Sheriff, Washtenaw County Elgin Cooper, Director of the Corporate Program Management Office, Health Alliance Plan James E. Craig, Chief of Police, City of Detroit Arthur Dudley, II, Shareholder, Butzel Long Rev. Robert O. Dulin Jr., Board Chair, Franklin Wright Settlements Maurice D. Evans, CEO, Elite School Management Bennie W. Fowler, Group Vice President, Quality and New Model Launch, Ford Motor Company Chauncy Glover, Reporter, WDIV TV 4 Jason Gumbs, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Comcast Cable Eddie L. Hall, Jr., Owner, Royal Oak Ford Melvin Hollowell, Corporation Counsel, City of Detroit Christopher Jackson, Partner, Queen Lillian Harold T. Jones, Director of Security Police/ Emergency Management, East Region, St. John Providence Health System Odis Jones, Executive Director, The Public Lighting Authority of Detroit Tyrone Jordan, Executive Assistant to the President, Central Michigan University for Metro Detroit Outreach Jason D. Lee, Executive Director, DAPCEP Alan Lee, Anchor, Fox 2 News Aubrey Lee, Jr., First Vice President-Wealth Management Advisor, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Adrian Lewis, Store Director, Meijer Jack Martin, Emergency Manager, Detroit Public Schools Sterling Massey, State Farm Agent, State Farm Insurance Agency Frank McGhee, Jr., Program Director, NSO- Youth Initiatives Project Glen McIntosh, Dean of Students & Assistant VP for Student Affairs, Oakland University Darrell E. Middleton, Executive Vice President Operations and Business Performance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Carl Norris, Managing Partner, Global Consulting, Inc. Steve Ogden, Director of Corporate & Government Affairs, Rock Ventures Solon M. Phillips, Deputy Chief of Staff, Wayne County Executive Stanley Pitts, Partner, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP Rasul M. Raheem, SVP & Assistant General Counsel for Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Robert Royster, Funeral Director, Coles Funeral Home Marvin Rushing, Vice President & Detroit Banking Centers District Manager, Comerica Bank Tyrone D. Sanders, Jr., Esq., Partner, Public Affairs Associates, LLC Tony Saunders, Director, Conway MacKenzie, Inc. Senator Virgil Smith, Michigan State Senator, District 4 Thomas F. Stallworth III, State Representative, House of Representatives, District 7 Larry E. Steward, Vice President of Human Resources, DTE Energy Mark Tillman, General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Dr. Calvin R. Trent, Vice President of Programs, Detroit Recovery Project Michael T. Turner, Chief of Staff, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Andrew Wallace, President and CEO, Communications Professionals, Inc. Melvin Washington, President and CEO, The Phoenix Group Companies Tarence Wheeler, President and CEO, The Wheeler Group W. Bernard White, President, White Construction M. Roy Wilson, President, Wayne State University

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The king of dumb statements

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By no stretch of the imagination does rapper/producer Kanye West have a monopoly on foolish statements made by celebrities, but if a hall of fame were to be created, he would certainly be among the first inductees.

West’s self-aggrandizing comments, steeped in arrogance and sometimes ignorance, include the following, and he gives new meaning to blowing one’s own horn.

“I am the most impactful artist of our generation.”

“I’m a creative ge- Kanye West nius. There’s no other way to word it.”

“I am a proud non-reader of books.”

“I will go down in history as the voice of this generation, of this decade.”

“My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.”

“I wouldn’t even say that I’m a rapper. I’d say I’m more of a messenger.”

“If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I was the number one artist in the world.”

Look at us…then

“I liberate minds with my music. That’s more important than liberating a few people from apartheid or whatever.”

PHARRELL WILLIAMS breaking down in tears during a very recent Oprah Winfrey interview was touching because it was obviously sincere and straight from the heart, nothing contrived about it.

Williams is overwhelmed by the worldwide success of his feel-good song “Happy” and the fact that people in large numbers all over the world have Pharrell Wiliams been posting videos of themselves on YouTube “happy dancing” just as was seen in his video. (There is cute one featuring kids from the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences.)

Winfrey was right when she said “Happy” is “being used for something greater than yourself.”

SPEAKING of television, the other day I was watching one of Shaun T’s omnipresent dance workout videos, and it occurred to me that the companies that manufacture and promote exercise equipment must cringe every time a Shaun T “Insanity” or “Hip-Hop Abs” infomercial airs.

The companies, dollar signs in their eyes, do their best to get peo- Shaun T ple to buy what they are selling based on the precept that they need to. Mr. Thompson, on the other hand, says the main thing anyone needs is their own body and a good dancercise program.

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We all know the clichés...a picture is worth a thousand words…pictures don’t lie, etc.

cause they never want to reveal who they are. You don’t know if you’re getting a character,” he said.

Photographs capture where we were at any given point in our lives, and as such work in tandem with our minds. Usually the results are pleasant.

This week we decided to take another look back at what various singers, actors, actresses, rappers, athletes and comedians looked like back in the day. Maybe in high school; perhaps in junior high school; it could be elementary school; or the time frame might be when they were infants and toddlers.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot described a photograph as “an instant of life captured for eternity.”

Of course, there are people who prefer to not look at pictures because they are reminders of the fact that they are no longer young, or at least not as young as they used to be, or would like to be still.

Famed British photographer David Bailey made an interesting observation.

“Actors are hard to photograph be-

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Some are recognizable instantly while others would require a bit of study were it not for the fact that the names are revealed.

The reactions will range from “Isn’t that cute” all the way to “That’s funny.”

Sometimes both. — SVH

1. Alicia Keys

10. Jennifer Hudson

19. Pharrell Williams

2. Arsenio Hall

11. Jill Scott

20. Raven-Symone

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16. Michael Jordan

25. Tisha Campbell-Martin

8. Jada Pinkett Smith

17. Morgan Freeman

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Shaun T, by the way, is very well compensated for his efforts. We’re talking mega-millions.

By the way, I think he should develop a fun, less strenuous dance program for older people, who probably should never attempt the regular program but want some of the benefits.

MAYA RUDOLPH, talented and high-achieving daughter of the late, great Minnie Riperton and musician/producer Richard Rudolph, is taping a TV pilot titled “The Maya Rudolph Show,” with Raphael Saadiq serving as bandleader. It is scheduled to air May 19 on NBC. If the ratings justify it, NBC will add the show to its lineup.

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Rudolph’s television and film credits include “Saturday Night Live,” Maya Rudolph “Bridesmaids,” “Rush Hour” and “As Good as it Gets.”

There is serious talk of the long-running, iconic and highly influential TV show “Soul Train” being developed for the Broadway stage. The theatrical rights were acquired by Matthew Weaver, an accomplished stage and film producer.

“Soul Train,” created by Don Cornelius and hosted by the visionary for most of its run, aired from 1971 to 2006.

“The music will be great, the fashions will be great, the ambiance, the vibe,” said Matthews who also cautioned that all of this has to be built around a good story.

Wow, just what we need, another slavery

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Barristers Ball, another major success

Alex Parrish (seated, left), Damon Keith and O’Neil D. Swanson Sr. Standing (from left): Stanley Dejongh, Antoine M. Garibaldie, Douglass Diggs, Craig Strong and Paul Hubbard.

Hiram Jackson (left), Kimberly Jackson and O’Neil D. Swanson Sr.

Paul Hubbard (left), Gary Peters, Deirdre Waterman, O’Neil D. Swanson Sr., Rox- Darnell Jackson (left), Collette Jackson, O’Neil D. Swanson Sr., Damon Keith anne Thomas and Craig Strong. and Debbie Keith.

O’Neil D. Swanson Sr. (left), Denise Hood and Rev. Nicholas Hood III.

O’Neil D. Swanson Sr. and Gordon Follmer.

Paul Hubbard (left), Shauna Diggs, Douglass Diggs, Rev. Andre Spivey, O’Neil D. Swanson Sr. and Donnell White.

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52. He is 53. Lunch stop 55. *Rob to new mom Kim Kardashian 57. *Minnelli’s mother 61. One who moves from place to place 65. Bay window 66. * Biblical matriarch Sarah had this many children 68. More capable 69. Like a wave caused by the moon 70. Shot ___ in track and field 71. Japanese-American 72. Door fastener 73. Type of wood often used for furniture 74. Walk loudly

DOWN 1. Johann Sabastian ____ 2. Popular smoothie berry 3. Winningest Super Bowl coach 4. Do-re-do-re-do-re-do-re, e.g.

5. Like life, according to some 6. *Juliet’s mother, ____ Capulet 7. Often checked in a bar 8. Warming winter beverage 9. 5,280 feet 10. Saudi Arabia’s neighbor 11. MaÓtre d’s list 12. *Christian Science founder, Mary Baker ____ 15. *Scarlet letter-wearing mother 20. Camelot, to Arthur 22. Tom Hanks’ 1988 movie 24. “Fragrant” rice 25. *Brady mom 26. Offer two cents 27. Obscure 29. *”Mommy Dearest” 31. Parks or Luxemburg 32. When it breaks, the cradle will fall 33. Permeate 34. Plural of “lysis” 36. Art style popular in 1920s and 1930s 38. Arab chieftain 42. Cover story 45. Ultimate goal 49. Japanese capital 51. Liver or kidney, e.g.

54. Parkinson’s disease drug 56. Lunar path 57. Music style with gloomy lyrics 58. “Tosca” tune 59. Purges 60. ____ year 61. Made in “Breaking Bad” 62. Additionally 63. Indian Lilac 64. Stumble 67. Greek letter N, pl.

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ALL-STAR Comedy Festival, Detroit Opera House, May 3, featuring Corey Holcomb, Deon Cole, Capone, Red Grant, J.J. Williamson and Cocoa Brown. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations.

LAVELL CRAWFORD, Sheryl Underwood, George Wallace, Fox Theatre, May 17. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

EMINEM, RIHANNA, Comerica Park, Aug. 22. Tickets sold at Tickets.com and the Comerica Park box office. To order by phone, call 868-66-Tiger.

JACKSONS, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, June 12. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

KENDRICK LAMAR, Trey Songz, Big Sean, J. Cole, Joe Louis Arena, June 14. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and the Joe Louis Arena box office.

ZIGGY MARLEY, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Aug. 7. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

Sheryl Underwood Ziggy Marley “OLDIES AND MORE” BYOB parties for older adults. St. George Cathedral Cultural Center, 18405 W. Nine Mile Road. Fridays, Apr. 25, May 23, June 27, July 11, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 14. Christmas party, Dec. 19. Call Bobby Green at 313.530.2933 for more information.

O’JAYS, Stephanie Mills, Enchantment, the Floaters, Fox Theatre, May 10. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

LIONEL RICHIE, Cee Lo Green, DTE Energy Music Theatre, June 20. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

BRIAN McKNIGHT, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, May 22. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com.

To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

TEDDY RILEY, Blackstreet, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, May 11. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

NEW EDITION, Chene Park, July 25. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and the Chene Park box office. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

“THE JOY of Gospel Music” concerts featuring Dr. Michael Walker doing tributes to gospel legends, St. Peter AME Zion Church, May 18.

For additional information, call 313.921.9577.

Local performers get push to shine among stars Lisa McCall looks out on stage into the audience and says, “I see talented Detroiters who should be performing watching from their seats.”

With that in mind, the widely acclaimed producer and choreographer formed LM Productions Entertainment Group LLC, a full service Michigan based management and talent agency, representing singers, actors, musicians dancers,

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On Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m. at Music Hall, “Drumline — A Memorial Tribute” will take place h o n o ring the life and musical achievements of Ricky Lawson, Ricky Lawson ­w i d e l y known and acclaimed drummer from Detroit.

Known as “the drummer to the stars,” Lawson worked with such notables as Anita Baker, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie. The tribute will feature performances by an array of jazz artists and others, as well as video tributes, remarks from national celebrities, proclamations and there will be an evening jam session.

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Actress/environmentalist Daryl Hannah and NBA champion and former Detroit Piston John Salley, both staunch vegans, were the guest speakers at VegFest — Vegan Tastefest & Expo which took place recently at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

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movie. Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, will co-star in the strangely titled “The Good Lord Bird.”

Allen, Alexis Williams, Barbara Maddox, Ernest Maddox, Georgella Muirhad, Bob Berg, Stephen Singleton, Yukia Winston and Scherrie Payne.

It’s important to know and embrace our history, but I think movies built around slavery have nearly reached the saturation point. I still can’t bring myself to see “12 Years a Slave,” even though it was highly praised and is now available for home rental.

WORDS OF THE WEEK, from Bob Dylan: “Don’t criticize what you can’t understand.”

BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that the Shirelles were the first female vocal group in history to have a No. 1 record on the national Pop charts. The song was “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” The year was 1961.

MEMORIES: “O-o-h Child” (the Five Stairsteps), “The Glamorous Life” (Sheila E.), “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Isaac Hayes), “Son of a Preacher Man” (Dusty Springfield), “Vision of Love” (Mariah Carey), “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (Whitney Houston), “Hello” (Lionel Richie), “Shake You Down” (Gregory Abbott), “(If Loving You is Wrong) I Don’t Want to be Right” (Luther Ingram), “I Love Music” (the O’Jays).

BLESSINGS to Eric Merchant, Eddie

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before the City Council of Detroit. Advertisements for bids and contracts for purchases by the City of Detroit appear daily in the Detroit Legal News. Copies are available at the City County Bldg. and at 2001 W. Lafayette, Detroit.

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Attendees will enjoy light fare and refreshments, as well as live jazz music by the John Arnold Trio and Straight Ahead Trio.

Free chair massages, health screenings, prizes and giveaways also will be provided. Entertainment for children will include face painting, and a meet-and-greet with Paws, the Detroit Tigers mascot.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) has issued a Request for Proposal for Green Infrastructure: Target Setting.

Re:Fuel RFP specifications are available at 3.79 x 11 (b/w) SEMCOG offices at 1001 Woodward Ave., Suite 1400, Detroit, MI 48226 during normal mr business hours, on SEMCOG’s web site at www.semcog.org or by calling Information Services at 313.961.4266. All proposals are due by May 22, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

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The $145M tower has 204 spacious, private rooms, and is the most technologically-integrated healing environment in the country. The cutting-edge patient-centered technology is collectively known as the Intelligent Care System (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpnppt65oSs)and provides important tools for nursing staff that enhance care delivery, outcomes, clinical safety and patient satisfaction.

Another innovative feature of the new tower is the artwork, which was created by 80 Michigan artists to provide patients – and their families and friends – with a calming atmosphere and restorative environment for the body, mind and spirit. Studies show that the physical environment is not simply a backdrop, but rather an integral part of the hospital experience. Toward that end, SJMO’s specially-commissioned artwork, which is the centerpiece of the hospital’s Healing Arts Program, creates a soothing environment conducive to healing.

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The tower also features hotel-style amenities, including a spacious lobby with an inviting fireplace, comfortable seating areas, climate-controlled pedestrian walkways, complimentary WiFi throughout the building, and assorted shops and services.

Generously-sized patient rooms include a sofa bed with a flip-up table where family members can dine or work – with a dedicated power source for computers and an area where they can watch TV without disturbing the patient. Technology also allows nurses to make important rounds and check vital signs without disturbing a patient at rest.

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Immediately following the ribbon cutting, the public is invited to experience the new South Patient Tower during a community open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, guests can take tours and learn about the latest technology transforming the future of healthcare. They also can view the dozens of new art works created by renowned Michigan artists exclusively for SJMO’s Healing Arts program.

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Beginning at 8 a.m., SJMO leadership, hospital staff, local officials and dignitaries, and other special guests will have the opportunity to tour the eight-story patient tower and enjoy a gourmet continental breakfast. The formal program begins at 10 a.m. with SJMO President and CEO Jack Weiner and city, government and community leaders providing remarks and recognizing supporters of this monumental redevelopment project.

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The grand opening celebration for SJMO’s South Patient Tower, located at 44405 Woodward Ave. in Pontiac, begins with a private, invitation-only ribbon cutting ceremony event from 8 to11 a.m., followed by a community open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“I am proud to open the doors to our new South Patient Tower,” he said. “This multi-year project represents St. Joseph Mercy Oakland’s investment in the community and our ongoing commitment to clinical quality. The tower was designed for one purpose—to provide the best possible care experience to our patients.”

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The unveiling of the most technologically-integrated hospital in the nation—St. Joseph Mercy Oakland’s (SJMO) new South Patient Tower—will take place on Saturday, April 26. There, the public will have a first look at the hospital, which combines technology and a Healing Arts Program, both of which are designed to improve patient safety and clinical quality, enrich the patient care experience, and nurture the patient on his or her healing journey.

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Historic Church of God in Christ celebrates 100 years in Michigan

Michigan and Ontario jurisdictions of the Church of God in Christ to host daylong centennial celebration in Detroit

76th Church Anniversary Church of Our Father Missionary Baptist Church presents its 76th Church Anniversary and Revival. Opening service will be on April 27, 3:30 p.m., with Rev. Louis Forsythe as guest speaker. From April 30 through May 2, Rev. Charles L. Godbold of First Baptist Church of Killeen, Tex., will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m. The closing service will be on May 4 with Rev. Mark Gray Sr., pastor of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, at 3:30 p.m. All services will be held at Church of Our Father Missionary Baptist Church, 5333 E. Seven Mile Rd. in Detroit.

National Conference in Metro Detroit to examine the preaching of legendary Rev. C.L. Franklin

By Donald James He was arguably Detroit’s greatest preacher, certainly its best known. But his name and ministry resonated far beyond Detroit city limits, as his sermons and singing touched the hearts, souls and spirits of Christians across America and around the world. He was Rev. Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, best known as Rev. C.L. Franklin, “The man with the million dollar voice.”

Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26, Heritage Center for Religious Studies in Detroit will present “The Voice of a Prophet: Examining the Preaching Ministry of C.L. Franklin for a New Generation.” The national conference will be held at the Westin Southfield-Detroit in South- E.L. Branch field and will explore and celebrate Franklin’s contributions as a preacher and civil rights leader.

According to conference planners, the three-day event will feature informative workshops and plenary sessions, along with worship services featuring powerful sermons.

The conference will examine the preaching ministry of Franklin, with focus on structure, delivery and impact on those who listened to his live or recorded sermons. The goal is to transfer the dynamics of Franklin’s preaching to a new generation in a meaningful and relevant way.

Conference presenters will include Dr. Charles G. Adams;, Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock, Dr. James C. Perkins, Rev. Martha Simmons, Rev. Tolan J. Morgan, Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Dr. Alvin C. Bernstine, Professor Jeff Titon, Rev. Martha Simmons, Dr. Lisa Weah, Bishop J. Douglas Wiley and Rev. Jasper Williams, Jr. All conference activities will take place at the Westin Southfield-Detroit, with the exception of two worship services.

On Friday night and Saturday morning, conference worship services will be held at Third New Hope Church (Main Campus) in Detroit, located at 12850 Plymouth Rd. at Steel St. “At the heart of worship is preaching,” said conference host E.L. Branch, senior pastor of Third New Hope in Detroit and Farmington. “At the heart of preaching is a relevant and dynamic word from God. Whether you are a seasoned preacher with years of active ministry behind you or brand new to the preaching ministry, or anywhere in between, every preacher can use regular opportunities for inspiration and direction in preaching.”

Born in Sunflower County, Missis-

sippi in 1915, Franklin, by the time he was 14, had already gained a reputation for electrifying preaching and singing.

He would go on to complete the Howe School of Religion in Memphis, Tennessee, and subsequently earn a bachelor’s degree from Lemoyne College.

Early in his ministry, Franklin served as a full-time circuit preacher in Mississippi, where he rotated from church to church every Sunday. He was ultimately called to New Salem Baptist Church in Memphis to serve as its pastor. As word circulated about his incredible preaching and singing, many other churches sought him out. Franklin, however, went on to serve as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Buffalo, New York, before answering the call to serve as pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit in the mid-1940s, where he would remain for almost four decades.

In addition to his preaching and singing, Franklin was deeply concerned about the injustices that Black people faced in America. He is credited with bringing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Detroit in June of 1963 to lead the Detroit Walk to Freedom. It was in Detroit that King first delivered major parts of his iconic speech, “I Have a Dream.”

Two months later, King energized the world with the speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Additionally, Franklin was a leader with the powerful National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., where for 10 years he chaired the evangelistic board. At the time, the National Baptist Convention, USA had almost seven million members.

Thus, Franklin’s influence impacted hundreds of Baptist churches across America.

Rev. C.L. Franklin’s great preaching and singing was silenced when on a Sunday night in June, 1979, he was shot during an attempted robbery at his Detroit home. He remained in a coma for five years, before making his transition on July 27, 1984. He was 69.

“The challenging times we live in demands preaching that is both powerful and prophetic,” said Branch. “‘The Voice of a Prophet’ conference is designed to capture the essence of the prophetic tradition with a particular focus on preaching in this present era.

Those who are seeking inspiration and renewed passion for the preaching ministry will discover valuable resources.

The anointed presenters, along with the many workshops, will provide an open door to fresh and timely insight for doing the great work of ministry.”

For conference registration information on “The Voice of a Prophet: Examining the Preaching Ministry of C.L. Franklin for a New Generation,” please call Heritage Center for Religious Studies at 313.491.7890, ext. 32, or log on to www.voiceofaprophet.com.

More than 12,000 members of over 500 Church of God in Christ (COGIC) congregations from throughout Michigan and Ontario will gather at Cobo Center in Detroit on Saturday, April 26, to commemorate 100 years of service in the state and province. The daylong event will feature workshops, youth services, fine arts and a centennial worship service.

Keynote speaker for the celebration will be Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr., International Presiding Bishop of COGIC Inc. and pastor of West Angeles COGIC in Los Angeles.

“The Church of God in Christ is blessed to celebrate 100 years in Michigan,” said Bishop P.A. Brooks, founding pastor of New St. Paul COGIC in Detroit. He serves as the First Assistant Presiding Bishop of COGIC nationally. “We’re not only celebrating longevity but a history built on service and saving souls. This international church has had a positive impact on the state of Michigan and I am honored to be a part of it.

“We are especially blessed that Bishop Blake, the national head of our church, will be with us in Detroit to celebrate this momentous occasion.”

The Church of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC) is a Pentecostal Holiness Christian denomination. Founded in Memphis, Tenn., in 1907 by Bishop C.H. Mason, it is now the largest Pentecostal church in the world, serving over five million members. The mission of the church is “to seek and save that which is lost.”

The Michigan jurisdiction significant-

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church Prayer Breakfast The Women of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, located at 13500 Dexter Ave. in Detroit will have their Pre-Women’s Day Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. The guest speaker will be the president of the BM&E Convention Women’s Auxiliary. Cynthia Smith, as well as the First Lady of New Bethel Cynthia Smith Church where her husband, Rev. Robert Smith, is pastor.

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church invites the public to pray and fellowship with the on this special morning.

For further information, please call the church office at (313) 869-4878.

ly impacts the history of COGIC. Seven years after its inception, COGIC’s expansion to Michigan in 1914 contributed to it becoming the largest Pentecostal denomination in the U.S. Likewise, Michigan’s leadership in the national organization is unprecedented. Bishop Brooks’ position as the second ranking leader in the national church grants him the responsibility to execute policies for the membership and maintain spiritual order within the church internationally.

COGIC is deeply rooted in Michigan by servicing not only in the church but throughout the community. The church in Michigan and Ontario is comprised of 12 jurisdictions that include over 500 churches and approximately 300,000 members across the state and province.

The church awards thousands of dollars in college scholarships to youth in the region, manages district-wide food pantries and offers childcare services to the community. As one of the largest African-American Christian denominations, COGIC also celebrates 100 years of serving as a beacon of light in many underserved communities across Michigan.

Pastoral anniversary celebration New Light Baptist Church honors Pastor Frederick L. Brown Sr. and First Lady Effie Brown on his second pastoral anniversary on Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. Rev. Bradley Cobb, pastor of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker and at 4 p.m. Pastor Tellis J. Chapman of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. On April 26, 5 p.m., New Light Baptist Church will be celebrate Pastor and First Lady Brown with their second anniversary banquet with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Aaron Chapman of Dedicated to Christ Church.

They would love for you to join them in helping to make their Pastor and First Lady Pastoral anniversary a success. All services will be held at New Light Baptist Church, 5240 W. Chicago Blvd., Detroit. For more information or banquets tickets, please call (313) 931-1111.

Iris Williams, fashion commentator for the annual Elliottorian’s Mother’s Day Fashion Show, Luncheon The Elliottorian Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc. will present its annual Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, May 10, at St. John’s Banquet and Conference Center, 22001 Northwestern Hwy. in Southfield from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The ticket donation is $40 per person. For ticket information, call (313) 550-8137 or (248) 352-1211.

The proceeds will fund the club’s Iris Williams scholarship program. This year’s luncheon is dedicated to the loving memory of the late Christella Stewart who was a trusted and devoted 50-year member of the Elliottorians. She was a strong leader and supporter for all of the club’s activities and projects. The luncheon and fashion show was her favorite fundraiser and for years she was the top ticket seller.

The theme is “Spring Time in Paris”

and the fashion show commentator is Iris Williams.

Williams is a native Detroiter and has been on the fashion scene since the age of seven. Wanting to be heard as well as seen, she began commentating fashion events. She acquired a lot of her knack for describing the smallest details by attending the Ebony Fashion Fair shows. Since she strongly believes that confidence is one’s best accessory, Williams will place special attention on communicating the attitudes of the models by the way they walk and turn in their outfits. When she commentates, those in the audience would be able to close their eyes and mentally picture each model’s outfit, but they should not close those eyes because they want to experience everything visually, including the personable stylish commentator.

Jannie Scott is the chairperson of the Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show.

Joyce Law serves as president of the Elliottorian Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc.

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