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Mayoral shakeup: Duggan off ballot By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
Despite the 2-1 vote of the Detroit Election Commission to retain mayoral candidate Mike Duggan on the ballot, his challengers succeeded in the Mike Duggan first round of a court battle to disqualify him from the August primary ballot.
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With jail fiasco, can Ficano win?
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By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is riddled with so much controversy and scandals emanating from his administration that once was the most powerful political administration in the county. But as some of his former lieutenants are reported to be under federal investigation while one of his former top aides, Michael Grundy, is falling under the sword of the federal government by pleading guilty to fraud in a kickback scheme that the feds say took thousands from needy county residents, it is plausible to conclude that the scandals are taking away Ficano’s political fortunes.
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WHAT’S INSIDE Fifth Third Day (Page B-1) In celebration of Fifth Third Day, May 3, Fifth Third Bank continued its tradition of celebrating the good works in the community by its employees.
Twists and turns in Black-Jewish alliance (Page B-4) When Rev. Louis Farrakhan diluted — yet again — his recent message of hope for Black Detroiters with blatantly anti-Semitic and homophobic rants, it exposed the complex underbelly of Black-Jewish relations that has existed since the late 1960s.
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Detroit faces uncertain future
By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
What will survive and what will be left of Detroit as Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr meets with creditors this week?
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From the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to the Detroit Public Library, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department , and Belle Isle, that question drives the debate about the future of the city under an emergency manager charged with creating a roadmap to financial solvency.
Added to this political conundrum is the $200 million downtown jail construction project that would include 2,200 beds but later cut to 2000 beds. Already the projWilliam Wild ect has spent $100 million in public money amidst rising costs.
All of these city assets and Bankole others are facing crunch time Thompson and the fate of the city itself hangs in the balance as residents battle crime, struggle with inefficient city services and other amenities that shouldn’t be an issue if you are paying high taxes to live in Detroit. Which is why the race of mayor underscores how crucial this moment is and why the next leadership after the era of an emergency manager will have a difficult task.
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For critics of the jail project and those who disagreed with its construction downtown, this latest fiasco that has forced Ficano to put a halt o the project for at least 60 days, the project was flawed from the beginning.
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“I agreed in 2010 to a facility that would address my officers’ safety, inmate population needs and cut operational costs dramatically,” Sheriff Benny Napoleon said in a statement. “What has transpired is unacceptable as none of the aforementioned goals will be met by the facility presently under construction. If terminating the construction of the new jail project will eliminate cost overruns and moving to Mound or any other location is in the taxpayers’ best interests I will support that, as long as the facility has critical technology and security systems and does not compromise public safety.”
$100 million in federal funds to fight city blight (Page B-6) Gov. Rick Snyder announced that five Michigan cities have been approved to receive $100 million for blight elimination efforts under a pilot program approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Ficano’s office fired back at media reports last week that the $220 million cost for the jail was for “hard construction costs only.”
Like father, like daughter (Page D-1) When it was learned that Kori Withers, daughter of the great singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Bill Withers, had stepped into the entertainment industry as a singer/guitarist, on occasion performing with her dad, it came as no real surprise. It happens often in the music industry, and in Hollywood.
CONCERNED CITIZENS listen attentively to Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr at the first public hearing. — Andre Smith photos
His staff said the current estimates provided by construction and program managers project the total cost of the project to be $391 million — $91 million more than what they say the original cost was — $300 million.
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Civil rights heavyweights coming to Detroit for March on Woodward By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR
Several of the nation’s prominent civil rights activists are expected in Detroit next Saturday, June 22, for the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Woodward, the prelude to the June 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Justice, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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A report last week revealed that Ficano was seeking a clearance letter from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that would suggest he is not a target of the federal probe that has engulfed Wayne County government and netted some pleas involving top executives who worked for him. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has not conceded to Ficano’s request and offered no explanation.
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At a June 10 media conference at the United Auto Workers Solidarity House on E. Jefferson, members of the Freedom Walk coalition, including labor and civil rights leaders, announced plans for the march. Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit Branch NAACP, leading the group at the press conference, said many deputies of the Civil Rights Movement are planning on joining with Detroiters in the March on Woodward where thousands are expected to commemorate the anniversary that set the stage for the acclaimed “I
Have a Dream,” speech given by Dr. King on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. But celebrations will begin on the eve of the march with events, receptions and activities for those attending as well as leaders of organizations arriving in Detroit the day before., On Friday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the International Training Center of the UAW at 151 West. Jefferson, there will be Voices for Action panels that will tackle topics such as racism, Islamaphobia, anti-Semitism featuring Victor Muhammad of the Nation of Island, New Detroit Inc president and CEO Shirley Stancato and Arthur Horwitz, publisher of the Detroit Jewish News.
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“In 2013 it is not they, but it is all of us. Faith-based, NAACP labor, community, city, state and nation who continue to Walk to Freedom. The names may be different but the cause is still the same.
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Ford Motor Company Fund opens new center in Southwest Detroit, creates unique community hub in key neighborhood Ford Motor Company Fund opened a new community center — the Ford Resource and Engagement Center — in sSouthwest Detroit to strengthen a key city neighborhood and offer diverse cultural and community programs provided by nonprofits with the support of the fund.
and Community Services. “Ford Motor Company has been making investments in Detroit for more than a century, and today’s opening of the Ford Resource and Engagement Center demonstrates our
opment). Job assistance from SER Metro for Detroit Jobs for Progress Income tax preparation from Accounting Aid Anti-bullying training from Girl Scouts of Southeastern
Southeast Michigan nonprofits that totals $60 million over the past five years alone. The initiative also includes funding for:
Youth programs at Pat-
The new center aims to provide a community gathering space for residents to develop new talents, learn new skills and obtain needed services.
“Next month we mark the 150th birthday of Henry Ford, whose unique vision not only made personal transportation affordable, but left a lasting impact on communities where his employees and customers lived,” says Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund
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The 101 City Year Detroit (CYD) corps members have given more than 171,700 collective hours tutoring and mentoring Detroit area students and providing them with the support and skills they need for academic success. They will be honored and celebrated for their year of service on Friday evening, June 14 at Bricktown Auditorium. “City Year Detroit corps members dedicate a year of their lives as role models to support our most vulnerable youth to stay in school and on track to graduation,” said Penny Bailer, executive director of City Year Detroit. “Our amazing young adult corps members complete their year of service with a life-changing experience that will drive their own success and community leadership.” The graduation celebration program for the 101 CYD AmeriCorps members will be held on Friday, June 14, at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Bricktown Auditorium, 500 E. Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit. The event begins with a light buffet reception at 6 p.m. followed by the Celebration Program at 6:45
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ongoing commitment to the city.” The Mexicantown Mercado building has been unused in recent years. Starting this month, it is home to a Gleaners client choice food service hub, and a range of other services and programs, including: A variety of bilingual services from LA SED (Latin Americans for Social and Economic Devel-
Michigan Dance and art classes from Living ArtsPerforming arts training from Mosaic Youth Theatre University classes offered by University of Michigan and University of Detroit. The new center is the centerpiece of a $10 million, five-year initiative in the city of Detroit, which augments Ford Fund’s ongoing community partnerships and support for
p.m. Karen Ridgeway, Superintendent of Academics for Detroit Public Schools, is the Honoree/ Keynote Speaker for the event.
dents’ attendance, behavior and course performance in both in-school and after-school tutoring and mentoring,” said Bailer.
Thanks to generous sponsors, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan First Credit Union Foundation, there is no charge for City Year friends and family members and other guests to attend.
City Year Corps members begin each day with an enthusiastic greeting for students, cheering, clapping and calling them by their name as they enter the school doors.
City Year Corps members serve more than 50 hours per week for 10 months, from August to June, and receive a small weekly living allowance from AmeriCorps, taking home a little more than $260 a week. At year-end, upon successful completion of 1,700 hours of service, each corps member also receives an Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,500, good for seven years, to help cover the cost of undergraduate or graduate school tuition, or to repay college loans. Bailer said research shows that three quarters of all potential dropouts can be identified as early as sixth grade. Early warning signs include poor attendance, poor behavior or low English or math scores. Research also shows that with the proper intervention, it is still possible to reverse the trend. “City Year Corps members are trained young adults who kids can relate to students as “near peers” and are uniquely positioned to respond to their needs. They serve on teams embedded in our partner schools and focus on improving stu-
If a student doesn’t show up for school, a corps member will call home to notify parents or caregivers and encourage them to make on-time school attendance a top priority for the family and student.
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Mounting support for Benny Napoleon from Detroit’s religious leaders
By Bankole Thompson MIKE DUGGAN (center) with Ernest Johnson (right) founder of Community Coalition and Minister Malik Shabazz (second from right ), head of the New Marcus Garvey Movement, during Community Coalition’s endorsement of Mike Duggan for mayor June 7 at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Community Coalition throws full weight behind Duggan campaign
By Bankole Thompson SENIOR EDITOR Community Coalition, the longtime Detroit grassroots organization of residents and community activists that has successfully run campaigns for governors, mayors, state representatives and county commissioners as well as led ballot initiatives, announced last week that it is supporting former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan for mayor. The endorsement by Community Coalition is crucial for the Duggan campaign because the east side organization, founded and led by Ernest Johnson, a renowned political activist, has been at the center of many political battles in Detroit.
a Republican conspiracy and suburban politicians trying to dictate what happens in Detroit. Rev. Smith in his support of Duggan dismissed that level of attack on his blog. “The candidate best prepared to bring Detroit back hasn’t lived in Detroit, but has lived for Detroit by bringing jobs to its residents. The kind of things that Duggan has been involved in — landing an airport and a medical system — are second to none. “Thousands of jobs and many good people are in Detroit because of the things Mike Duggan help make possible. “No more trick politics, no more let’s go back to the good old days, no more us verse them, no
“The candidates must stay
away from making the news by attacking the character of the opposition. The media does enough bad news on Detroit. The candidates need to refresh their thinking and work to offer real solutions to real problems.” Notably, the organization was in the midst of the bitter fight to ensure minority participation in gaming in Detroit by pushing a ballot initiative that would have allowed the late casino mogul Don Barden to get a license to operate a casino in the city. The group announced its endorsement of Duggan June 7 on the grounds of New Bethel Baptist Church, a revered religious institution once pastored by the late Rev. C.L. Franklin, a confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the father of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. New Bethel has been at the center of the fight for Civil Rights in Detroit providing leadership during the freedom campaigns in the 1960s and 1970s. It’s current pastor, Rev. Robert Smith Jr., is supporting Duggan’s candidacy and in a recent blog in the Detroit News called for a halt to character assassination attacks on the campaign trail. “The candidates,” he said, “must stay away from making the news by attacking the character of the opposition. The media does enough bad news on Detroit and its bad history. The candidates need to refresh their thinking and work to offer real solutions to real problems.” Duggan, a former Wayne County prosecutor, who was born in Detroit but later lived outside the city, has come under attack from candidates like Tom Barrow who has repeatedly during debates tried to paint his opponent as an outsider who is a tool of
allegations and attacks, let’s refresh by offering real solutions for real results.
SENIOR EDITOR As the Aug. 6 Primary approaches, Detroit’s religious leaders are flexing their political muscle in the hotly contested race for mayor. And Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, the son of a minister, is the favorite candidate among the field of mayoral candidates seeking the support of the religious establishment, which includes many diverse and noted ministers. Barely a month after receiving the endorsement of the Michigan/ Ontario Council of Bishops of the Church of God in Christ Inc., led by Bishop P.A. Brooks, first assistant presiding bishop of COGIC, Napoleon, has netted more significant support from 152 ecumenical leaders from churches across Detroit. The ministers, whose announcement came at the end of a religious leaders breakfast during which Napoleon shared his vision for the city, say they represent 50,000 Detroiters who will be among thousands of voters deciding the next mayor of the city. “Today we heard a vision that will transform this city from a leader who has the capability, capacity and relationships to implement real change,” said Bishop Charles H. Ellis III of Greater Grace Temple, and also presiding bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Ellis’ church has been the site of some monumental events in African American history including the funeral of Rosa Parks, matriarch of the Civil Rights Movement. Don Barden, the only African American to own and operate more than three casinos in the U.S., was also funeralized at Greater Grace Temple. Speaking on behalf of the ecumenical ministers, Ellis pitched Napoleon as the candidate to bring change in the city. “Benny Napoleon deeply understands what Detroiters face when they wake up in the morning. We stand together as one to set a new course for this city. It is time to conquer the challenges, not divide us even further,” Ellis said. “We stand with Benny who will usher in new collaborative leader-
BENNY NAPOLEON (center) flanked by Bishop Charles Ellis III (left) and the ecumenical ministers who came out in full support of the Napoleon campaign for mayor. ship with a vision to transform this city one square mile at a time.”
er, chair of the 14th Congressional District.
So far, Napoleon has received endorsements from the pastors of the African Methodist Episcopal Church as well as labor support including the metro Detroit AFLCIO, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Milwrights, etc.
“We are concerned about crime, blight and economic stability in our city and we want a mayor who recognizes the challenges, has a vision to move our city forward, and one who will implement lasting change. Benny Napoleon has a track record of service to Detroiters that is undisputable.”
“My father taught me the value of relationships in order to accomplish tasks. I understand that the work in transforming Detroit cannot be done by one person or one government agency alone. Clergy leaders will be instrumental in convening citizens to be part of the process as we make Detroit’s neighborhoods livable, walkable and sustainable,” Napoleon said. “First we will work together to identify the issues that are core to each and every neighborhood. Together with clergy and other stakeholders, we will identify, craft a strategy and implement real and lasting change. “Our focus will be on four areas as we move forward: public safety, city services, neighborhoods, and jobs and jobs training.” Meanwhile the 14th Congressional District, home of Congressman John Conyers Jr., announced that it is supporting Napoleon’s mayoral candidacy. “Our district is composed of a broad sector of voters in Detroit and many stakeholders who live in the suburbs,” said Rick Block-
Blocker said Napoleon’s campaign message of transforming Detroit one square mile at a time is something that resonates with district members who are eagerly looking to transform from poor city services to more efficient Detroit government under a Napoleon administration. “The 14th Congressional District represents Detroiters who have a vested interest in the transformation of our city,” Napoleon said. “Whether they live in the city, work here, own a business here, and/or visit the city for entertainment, all the district’s members are Detroiters. “We all share the same commitment toward a stronger city.” The 14th Congressional District stretches from Grosse Pointe to the east side of Detroit, Southfield and to Farmington and north of Pontiac. E-mail bthompson@michronicle.com.
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“When you look beyond where someone has lived and pay attention to what they have done throughout their career for Detroit, Mike Duggan is clearly the best person for the job,” Johnson said.
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“Some people will call our endorsement a controversial choice, but it was an easy choice.” Johnson is committing the Coalition’s resources to assist Duggan’s field organization throughout the campaign, something the group has been known for in Detroit politics. Johnson also said Duggan supported their ballot initiative for Barden to own a casino in 1997 in a majority African American city. Duggan said he has been greeted warmly by residents in every neighborhood of Detroit and is deeply appreciative of the Community Coalition’s endorsement. “There isn’t an organization that is more grassroots and connected to every day Detroiters than the Community Coalition,” Duggan said. “They are in the trenches every day fighting for meaningful progress that will improve the lives of all residents. I am honored they have entrusted me with their support.”
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Ficano Westland Mayor William Wild is already exploring a run for Wayne County Executive, saying he has been encouraged by many voters at the Michigan Democratic Convention and what he calls “significant business owners” from across the county to consider challenging Ficano in 2014. Ficano was once an assistant city attorney in Westland. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has also indicated he will be setting up an exploratory committee to look at his chances of winning if he decides to run against Ficano.
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But what kind of financial motion would Orr use to kickstart a realistic conversation with creditors about resetting the city on the right financial path? Which of the city’s assets would be the first leveraging tool in the negotiations as he talks to all of the parties tied to the financial wellbeing of the city? We’ll know later.
From page A-2 pleas of some of his top lieutenants. “If the other campaign has enough money to remind voters of everything that is going on, he won’t win re-election,” Foster said. “They are going to have to definitely communicate this to voters consistently because there is so much it makes it really difficult for him (Ficano) to explain because some of these were appointees, top level people in his administration.”
In a recent Detroit Free Press/WXYZ poll, voters surveyed say they will pick Bing over Ficano.
Ficano has distanced himself from some of his lieutenants who are under investigation as well as those who pled guilty, stating he wasn’t aware of their actions in county government.
In an interview, Detroit political consultant Eric Foster said Ficano’s chances of winning are null and void if his opponents keep drumming the problems of the county and the indictments and
“This is your administration. You can’t just continue to say I don’t know or have no idea,” Foster said. “Either you were too out of touch with operation or you were being dishonest.”
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Regarding the clearance letter from the federal government, Foster said it was not a good public relations move. “I’m not sure how well thought out that move was. I can understand the general goal of asking for a letter stating you are not the target. But if you don’t get that letter there is no way to spin that positively,” Foster said. “So you just don’t ask. You continue to maintain your innocence because there is noting good that can come from it.” He said Ficano was given politically naïve advice because “when you don’t get the letter you requested then it raises too many questions. Now the question is if they are not going to give you a letter clearing youm then are they investigating you? It creates too many doubts and it’s not helpful at all.” E-mail bthompson@ michronicle.com.
But this we know now: The future of the city is in the hands of Orr at this time, and the choices he’ll be making this week and beyond will presage things to come as well as have a lasting impact on Detroit and its future. In repeated interviews Orr has sought to make a distinction between his role and that of Detroit’s elected officials in this journey to the unknown. “I didn’t do this. I don’t feel any responsibility for where we are. This has been coming for 40 years. From my perspective anything I do is better than where we were, even if I tell the people the truth, just how bad the situation is,” Orr told me in an interview. “So to the people who want to protest, I say unless you come here with a leprechaun and a pot of gold in your arms, what are you adding to the process? This is serious business.” If there is anything most people are looking for it is a transparent process of the financial negotiations that will begin as the city meets its fate. “This is why I mentioned the financial operating plan. I’m going to be fully open with everything. That includes labor, debt holders, citizens, elected officials and the press. Let’s just get it all out there the best we can,” Orr said. “Nobody really can debate the numbers. They are what they are. The math is the math. So now the next step becomes, what are we going to do about it? I’m assuming there will be rational behavior, that everybody wants to get the city to a position that is both on a sustainable path, a path for growth, and a healthier going forward financial practice.” At his first public hearing Monday evening at Wayne State University Law School, Orr said public safety is a top priority for him even as meets with creditors this week. “One of the fundamental obligations of a municipality is to provide for the health and safety and welfare of its citizens, and we’re going to pursue that as a priorit,” Orr said. He said the city has an addiction to borrowing money which
HELEN MOORE, longtime Detroit activist, was among those demonstrating against Kevyn Orr. has not helped matters in the last years. “We have to break the addiction to debt. Because that’s what we’ve been doing for a long time,” the emergency manager said. Some of the questions that came up in the Q&A session including demanding from the state’s share of the $200 million revenue pact the city entered into with former governor John Engler. However Orr said that won’t be enough to settle the debt that the city owers. “If you took every dime that the city takes in every year and you did nothing, no fire, no police, no EMTs , no potholes, no firwworks, no salaries, no health care, no benefits you just took that billon dollars and you used it to pay your debt $15.6billion how many years is that? Fifteen years. You could fot pay your dent as it is now in 15 ywears.” Bankole Thompson is editor of the Michigan Chronicle and the author of the forthcoming book “Rising From the Ashes: Engaging Detroit’s Future With Courage.” His book “Obama and Black Loyalty,” published in 2010, follows his recent book, “Obama and Christian Loyalty” with an epilogue by Bob Weiner, former White House spokesman. Thompson is a political news analyst at WDET-101.9FM (NPR affiliate) and a member of the weekly “Obama Watch” Sunday evening roundtable on WLIB-1190AM New York and simulcast in New Jersey and Connecticut. E-mail bthompson@michronicle.com or visit his personal page at www.bankolethompson.com.
NAACP We need jobs. We need justice. We need peace. We need the dream of Dr. King to become a daily reality in all of our lives,” Anthony said. “We encourage and invite all people, all races, young and old, to join with us for this historic moment in time. Detroit hosted the 30th commemoration in 1993, the 40th commemoration in 2003, and now we are blessed to host the 50th commemoration in 2013.” Anthony said Tony Brown, the coordinator
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of the 1963 march, will be returning to Detroit to speak at the anniversary. Also Ben Jealous, president of the national NAACP, Martin Luther King III, activist and comedian Dick Gregory, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Rev C.T. Vivian and Rev. Al Sharpton will all be taking part in the march. “People often ask why we are marching in commemoration of the dream. Quite simply because some things need to change. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., ‘Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle,’” Anthony said. “So we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent. As we Walk to Freedom down Woodward Avenue we will walk with our backs straight, and our eyes focused, looking towards a brighter future.” E-mail bthompson@ michronicle.com.
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Court Judge Lita Popke ruled Tuesday afternoon in favor of mayoral challenger Tom Barrow and activist Robert Davis that Duggan should be removed from the ballot in the upcoming primary election because of his residency.
MARIE THORNTON, former Detroit School Board member.
“The court finds that the Detroit City Charter’s provisions regarding the qualifications for elective office are clear and unambiguous. The candidate must have been a qualified and registered voter in the city of Detroit for one year before he filed for office,” Judge Popke said in her ruling. Duggan’s campaign immediately promised to appeal the ruling, stating, “This ruling is contrary to the opinion of every election lawyer who has looked at the case. We’re reviewing our legal options with our lawyers and will make a decision shortly on how we’ll proceed.” Davis, the activist who has initiated many legal fights against the state, insisted the latest ruling is according to law. “It’s quite evident Mr. Duggan didn’t meet the requirements as set forth in the Detroit City Charter,” Davis said. “The people should send a very loud message for Mr. Duggan to go back to Livonia and run for mayor there. I presume Mr. Duggan will appeal. We’re prepared for an appeal. I am confident that her ruling will be upheld and the will of the people of Detroit will be upheld.” Candidate Barrow has maintained
From page A-1 that Duggan’s residency as a technical flap disqualify him from the August ballot, calling Duggan’s campaign “another suburban transplant taking over the reigns of the city. We already had a failed experiment with Dave Bing and the parachuting in of a Livonia mayor only works for Republican money interests, not everyday Detroiters.” When the election commission ruled earlier in favor of Duggan, his campaign lawyer, Melvin “Butch” Hollowell, in an interview with the Michigan Chronicle said the issue is “not really a close legal question,” because Duggan has met the requirements of the new charter. “I think the election commission did the right thing,” Hollowell said. “This was about having access to the ballot which is an important part of election law all around the country.” This is a major setback for Duggan, because while candidates are campaigning and raising money, the Duggan campaign will be locked up in a legal battle without knowing what the ultimate verdict will be. Detroit Election Commission members Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and interim corporation counsel Edward Keelean voted for Duggan to remain on the ballot while the third member, City Council President Charles Pugh, opposed. E-mail com.
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Wayne County area agencies on aging receive federal technical assistance grant excited to join DAAA and dozens of our local aging and disability partners for this collaborative process with the ACL,” said TSA Executive Director Bob Brown. “This is a unique opportunity for each participant to bring their particular expertise to the table. Our aim is to create a comprehensive network that will more effectively serve the needs of the aging and disabled community in Wayne County.”
The Senior Alliance (TSA) and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) head up a collaborative network of community-based organizations that has been selected to participate in a national learning collaborative devoted to strengthening the capacity of networks of community-based organizations that support seniors and persons with disabilities.
Men can manage their diabetes
The National Kidney Foun dation of Michigan Encourages Men with diabetes to get healthy during Men’s Health Month
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is recognizing National Men’s Health Week from June 10-June 16, and Men’s Health Month this month, by educating men about preventing and controlling diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure. Approximately 13 million men have diabetes in the United States, which is 11.8 percent of all men ages 20 and older. Men with diabetes and their families can face devastating complications from unmanaged diabetes, especially since people with diabetes are at a high risk for heart attack and stroke. In addition to causing kidney failure, diabetes can also lead to blindness, loss of a toe or foot, and erectile dysfunction. Although diabetes is a serious, life-long condition, there is good news. Taking care of your diabetes and your health can help you avoid longterm health problems and enjoy a long and healthy
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Men with diabetes can reduce their chances of having life-threatening complications by managing their A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol (ABCs of diabetes). “A” is for the A1C test. The A1C test shows you what your blood glucose has been over the last three months. The A1C goal for many people is below 7. High blood glucose levels can harm your heart and blood vessels, kidneys, feet, and eyes. “B” for blood pressure. The goal for most people is 130/80. High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard. It can cause heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. “C” is for cholesterol. Bad cholesterol (LDL) builds up and clogs your arteries. The LDL goal for most people with diabetes is below 100. Good cholesterol (HDL) helps remove cholesterol from your blood vessels. The HDL goal for most people is above 40. For those with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes, it’s also import-
ant to maintain a normal weight and to exercise on a regular basis, and stop smoking. It’s essential for men with diabetes to take action to reach their ABC targets in order to maintain their health. For more information, contact NKFM at www.nkfm. org or 800-482-1455. For over a decade, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has been focused on reducing health disparities. The NKFM has received multi-year grants from the Centers for Disease Control and the HHS Office on Women’s Health to help tackle diabetes disparities. As part of these grants the NKFM will be highlighting the Controlling your Diabetes ABCs campaign. If you have diabetes, you are at high risk for kidney disease, heart attack, and stroke. But you can fight back. You can control the ABCs of diabetes and live a long and healthy life. Ask your healthcare provider what your A1C, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol numbers are and ask what they should be.
“We are excited to form this collaboration with The Senior Alliance,” stated Paul Bridgewater, president/CEO of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, “which will yield a replicable model for urban provider networks that serve the aged and disabled citizens in Integrated Care and managed care environments across the country.”
ACL recognizes that while local organizations know their communities and the issues their clients face daily, they may not have expertise in forming business relationships with healthcare providers. DAAA and TSA’s proposal for technical assistance seeks to support enhanced business capacity to establish a partnership among Wayne County aging, disability and long-term care service providers. In addition to the two Area Agencies on Aging, the partnership will include a network of approximately 38 providers of Home and Community-Based Medicaid waiver management entities; and other providers of community-based long term care supports and services.
In a new approach, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, has selected nine networks of community-based organizations (CBOs) from across the country that have experience serving seniors and people with disabilities to receive training in marketing, contracting, and pricing their services. “The Senior Alliance is
The technical assis-
tance provided by ACL will help the CBOs build skills and align service capabilities so they can build business relationships with healthcare entities that do not typically provide community-based long-term services and supports, like hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations, and managed/integrated care plans. These changing relationships, supported by the Affordable Care Act, encourage better integration between hospitals, insurers, health care providers and the CBOs that often provide day-to-day support to older Americans and people with disabilities so that they can stay healthier, remain in their homes and reduce health care costs. During the initiative’s intensive education phase, the nine local networks will form a national learning collaborative that will share experiences, including lessons learned, innovative ideas, and best practices for providing integrated care in a variety of community settings. At the conclusion of the initiative, the collaborative will share its models and other tools with communities and local agencies facing similar challenges.
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Detroit’s 56th place in the 2010 study is the same spot it occupied in a similar report in 2005. The highest rank the city got was 50th in 2007. Washington, D.C., was rated the most well-read city in the nation and following that were Seattle, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, St. Paul, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Boston.
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Its is also noteworthy that these cities are among the most admired places in the nation and they have, in fact, become meccas for those seeking greener pastures. When young people are making the exodus from the state, more than likely they are moving to one of the cities mentioned in this report. These cities are not only a paragon of a reading culture, they also offer other incentives that we are not offering in this city. There is no possible way we can bank on attracting young families to the city if basic amenities like recreational centers are not available on a full scale. When the educational system does not have the public confidence
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Gov. Snyder keynotes Pancakes & Politics Gov. Rick Snyder kicked off the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics season at the Detroit Athletic Club on March 3 with a candid conversation built around reinventing Michigan. At left, Snyder chats with Curtis Ivery, Wayne County Community College Chancellor, Betty Brooks, community leader, and Shaun Wilson, Vice President, Director of Client and Community Relations, PNC Bank, and Ric DeVore, Regional President, PNC Bank. See page C-7 for photo highlights.
“We feel very confident about Detroit’s economic recovery,” stated Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan. “As a consequence, we’re committed to making sizeable investments in this
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Good vacations start with good planning The kids are out of school, the suitcases are packed and the gas tank is full. Ah, vacation! Months of planning to ensure a fun and memorable break are about to pay off. Hopefully, you’ve spent time planning the not-so-fun aspects of your trip, too, including how to pay for it and how to protect yourself and your property while you’re gone. Here are tips to help keep troubles at bay before, during and after your time away: Before Leaving Town: ■ Thoroughly research your destination and associated costs. Know the price ranges of the restaurants you want to visit and the activities you want to pursue, and understand the terms of your rental or hotel booking. ■ Set a budget based on your research. Put aside money each week toward your goal, and start early. ■ Look for deals. Several organizations offer membership discounts, and you may find additional savings through your credit card, the area’s visitors bureau, attraction websites and travel sites. ■ Try to be flexible on dates. It can make a big difference in the cost of lodging and flights. ■ Notify trusted neighbors that you’ll be away and when you expect to return. Let them know if you will have a house sitter. ■ Place a hold on your mail and newspaper deliveries or ask a friend or neighbor to pick them up. You also may want to have your yard maintained. A pile of newspapers and an overgrown yard can signal an empty house. ■ Simulate a “lived-in” appearance by using timers for turn lights and a radio or TV during expected hours. ■ Notify your credit card providers of your travel plans — when you’re leaving, where you’re going and when you’ll return. This helps companies identify fraudulent charges if your card is used in an area you’re not visiting.
Young Bankers Club students at Herrington Elementary School, Pontiac.
Fifth Third Day — a celebration of giving and of employees’ generosity
The Bank’s signature community outreach programs were also highlighted and the employees who volunteer to deliver these programs throughout the year each year received well deserved recognition for giving their time and talent to causes they are passionate about. Several of the programs that were highlighted focus on financial literacy education, grants that help homeowners, and good old fashioned, heart-warming giving. These programs include the Employee Involvement Grant Program, Neighborhood
Impact Program, Fifth Third Young Bankers Club, Fifth Third eBus, the Gift of Warmth, the Dave Ramsey program and Teach Children to Save. Fifth Third Bank has been delivering many of these programs in southeastern Michigan since 2004. Through
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■ Make lunch, rather than dinner, your big meal out. Prices are lower and often the menu is the same.
■ Don’t access financial data or personal information on public computers or public Wi-Fi networks. Be cautious when accessing a hotel room Internet connection. ■ If you use an ATM, choose one inside a bank. Well-lit lobbies with security cameras, bank employees and customers provide more security for you and for the ATM, meaning it is less likely to be a tampering target for fraudsters. When You Return: ■ Let friends and family know you’re home. ■ Get your mail. Open it and electronic mail promptly to address bills or other urgent matters. ■ Continue to monitor your accounts. Check statements to make sure nothing is out of place. If you notice something unusual or fraudulent, contact your provider immediately. Happy trails, and a safe and happy return!
Summer interns perform jobs that align with their major fields of study, allowing them to utilize their strengths and work up to 32 hours per week. In addition to a salary, the interns may also receive college credits if the work performed is aligned with their major field of study. During the course of their internship, the interns also participate in community outreach projects. In past years, the interns have participated in group volunteer activities such as Junior Achievement’s Volunteer Day, Summer Splash at the Children’s Center in Detroit, the UNCF Walk and Gleaners Food Bank. In addition to assigned departmental duties, the interns participate in a group project designed to develop interpersonal skills, research, sharpen critical thinking and prioritization skills. At the end of the program, the interns present their project to the senior management team, providing an opportunity to interact with senior management and develop presentation skills in a team environment. Two of the interns from 2012 were hired in permanent positions at Fifth Third Bank. One accepted the position of CRA analyst at Fifth Third Bancorp Cincinnati, the other as mortgage sales assistant in southeastern Michigan.
■ Take advantage of smartphone apps that can help you find the best prices for gas and other savings.
■ Take only your driver’s license/ official ID and two credit cards, one to carry, another to lock in a safe in case your wallet is stolen.
In 2010, Fifth Third Bank began its Summer Internship Program to help turn this conventional wisdom on its head. Starting small with five interns, the program has continued to grow and this year the Bank hired 15 interns to fill summer jobs. Students participating in the program must attend an accredited college.
The interns started on June 3 and the program will run to August 16. Five of the interns that were hired in the past returned this year from previous internships at Fifth Third; two are in their third year, and three are in their second year of internship. Four of the interns from 2012 stayed on after the summer to work on special projects through the rest of the year.
During Your Trip:
■ Never carry large amounts of cash; use traveler’s checks or credit cards.
The conventional thinking that dominates the talk of prospects for college students finding meaningful employment has been that the prospects are thin at best. Students work hard to earn degrees that will start them on a sure path to a fulfilling career in the field of their choice. Investing in the future of young, bright students and providing opportunities for them to learn and grow outside of campus life and experience a real-world work environment is a strategy that will yield positive results for the students, the Bank and our community.
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uring the work week that ended on May 3, Fifth Third Bank did a few really awesome things. In celebration of Fifth Third Day, May 3, the Bank continued its tradition of celebrating the good works in the community by its employees. The Bank awarded its annual Employee Involvement Grants to more than 40 deserving local nonprofit organizations and it celebrated its community outreach efforts by highlighting and recognizing efforts by employees in the community. The Bank celebrated Cinco de Mayo with La Familia, a community outreach organization in Pontiac and awarded the organization a gift of $5,000.00. Finally, the Bank announced its commitment to Forgotten Harvest and a contribution of $7,500. The gift and a commitment to partnering with the emergency food relief organization served to highlight and elevate the cause of food insecurity in metro Detroit.
■ Do not share your travel plans on social networking sites.
■ Use mobile banking apps to monitor accounts and track spending so you don’t have surprises when statements arrive. Ice cream, souvenirs and drink tabs add up fast.
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Mastering the art of community engagement Southwest Detroit investment in arts and community engagement is working beautifully By Amy Kuras
their students. “It will help our artists go deeper into the work they are doing with children,” says Roberta Lucas, El Arte Early Learning Program director for Living Arts.
When you think “growing, thriving Detroit neighborhood,” Corktown or Midtown probably come to mind. And without discounting the transformation of those increasingly trendy neighborhoods, Southwest Detroit is actually the real success story. Anchored by the Latino community, the collection of neighborhoods that make up Southwest Detroit started booming in the 1990s and just keeps growing, fueled by immigration and high birthrates. While explosive growth is a good problem to have, it means that young people in the neighborhood need opportunities to grow and shine. And a phalanx of community agencies, focusing on everything from arts to leadership to tutoring, has stepped in to close the gap for neighborhood young people. One exciting development earlier this month was the announcement that Living Arts, an arts and cultural organization that serves Southwest Detroit, will be a Wolf Trap site. Wolf Trap is a national
Southwest Detroit attracts people with its ethnic food options, its early 20th century residential architecture and, increasingly, for innovative learning projects. — Marvin Shaouni photo arts and culture educational program, and their partnering with Living Arts will double the scope of their El Arte arts-infused education program to schools throughout Southwest Detroit. El Arte brings visiting artists into the classroom, who then use art to illuminate the teaching taking place within the curriculum. For example, a preschool class might learn about colors,
letters and shapes from singing and dancing with a teacher, or an older class might create a song about something they are learning in science. One aspect of the Wolf Trap partnership is that it will provide some training to visiting artists in STEM education, among other things. The visiting artists work with teachers, so that when the visits end, teachers have some tools in their toolbox to teach
School is where the action is for many programs that target Hispanic youth. For example, United Neighborhood Initiatives in the Springwells Village neighborhood employs parent-school liaisons to organize the communities around neighborhood schools. Vania Ruiz does that job at Phoenix Academy, part of the newly-created statewide Education Achievement Authority. She pulls together a dizzying array of programs, from Scouting to workshops focusing on healthy relationships, self-esteem and conflict resolution to English classes for parents and young children. There’s also a health clinic and a Department of Human Services worker onsite so that families can access services in a place they are already going every day. “The biggest challenge hasn’t been identifying needs
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Fair Play Fun and thrills for everyone at the Michigan State Fair
Workplace wellness United Health Organization helps local businesses retain healthy workers
United Health Organization (UHO), the sponsor of Project Healthy Living, supports local employers in their efforts keep Michigan’s workers healthy. Worksite wellness services offered by UHO include an array of low-cost health screenings for serious illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, liver, kidney and heart disease. At the employer’s invitation, UHO brings health related resources and screenings into the workplace, where employees can learn how to pursue healthy lifestyles. Workers must be 18 years of age or older to participate. “We know that when employees get sick, it can affect overall productivity,” said Ifetayo B. Johnson, executive director of United Health Organization (UHO). She added that the societal cost of catastrophic illnesses is staggering. In 2004, Michigan’s surgeon general reported that two in three residents were obese and, the number of those contracting type 2 diabetes was rising steadily. Since that time, an estimated 70% of health care costs have been attributed to preventable chronic diseases. Today’s policy makers are still struggling with controlling insurance premiums and the cost of
health care. “Why wait for policy makers? Forward thinking employers are investing in our nation’s economic health by investing in wellness programs — now,” said Johnson. She added that onsite health screenings empower workers with information about their health status and how to prevent disease by making simple lifestyle changes. Examples of such lifestyle changes include abandoning tobacco use or losing weight. For more information about UHO’s Worksite Wellness services, contact administration at (313) 531-9100. For updates on UHO news and activities, join the Project Healthy Living community on Facebook. Follow UHOBooster or UHO Newsflash on Twitter. UHO is in its 45th year of operation. The 2013 Project Healthy Living season is sponsored by United Health Organization, Rosedale Park Baptist Church, Quest Diagnostics Laboratory, Fifth Third Bank, St. John Providence Health System, the Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, Henry Ford Health System, IMAX Printing, and WXYZ-TV Scripps Broadcasting Company.
Fifth Third Day From page B-1 these programs more than 50,000 people have received a wide range of information and resources that Fifth Third Bank is pleased to have provided to our customers and neighbors across the communities that we serve and where we live. Employee Involvement Grant The Bank’s Employee Involvement Grant is an annual grant program that employees may use to support the organizations where they volunteer their time. It is designed to reward both the employee and the organization by providing support to organizations that Bank employees are passionate about. As employees donate their time, they also have an opportunity to nominate the organization to be awarded a grant of $530.00 on their behalf. This year, more than 40 organizations were awarded. The Bank conducted more than 40 ceremonies that celebrated the grants. Each organization received the grant at a presentation ceremony and financial centers across the Bank’s footprint. It should help to promote the enhancement of the quality of life in its community as one of its objectives. The employee must actively volunteer during the year that they nominate the organization. The Bank also invited some of the organizations to be recognized. The Gift of Warmth Facing harsh Michigan winds can be distracting for a child coming to school in inadequate winter gear when they should be concentrating on excelling. The Gift of Warmth is one of the Bank’s newer programs that seek to provide children in need with winter coats, gloves and hats.
This gift is a welcome assist to struggling parents and allows them to redirect resources to other basic necessities. In its third year, the program is an effort to ensure children do not have to come to school without adequate outerwear so they can so they can concentrate on getting great grades. The coats are donated to schools across the Fifth Third Bank footprint in southeastern Michigan. In 2012, more than 1,100 coats were distributed to students at 25 schools located in low-to-moderate income areas in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee counties.
Fifth Third Bank is proud to be the official title sponsor of the 2013 Michigan State Fair, which promises to honor all the great traditions and legacy of the treasured State Fair with a 21st century twist. World famous agriculture and livestock products of the great state of Michigan will be on display amidst other exhibit favorites. Visitors can expect to discover a few new favorites this year, according to organizers. “Fifth Third Bank recognizes the State Fair as not only a destination for fun and entertainment for families across the state of Michigan, but as a declaration of agriculture as an economic force within the state. We are proud to be the title sponsor for this event and are committed to supporting the revival of this Michigan tradition,” stated David Girodat, president and CEO of Fifth Third Eastern Michigan. Attractions include: Detroit Shrine Circus The thrills of the high wire, the taste of popcorn and hot dogs and the joy of the famous Shrine clowns! The Detroit Shrine Circus brings wonder, energy and happiness for young and old alike with the world’s largest circus tent. Michigan Pavillion Discover what our great state has to offer in the Michigan Pavilion. The Michigan Pavilion will showcase Michigan-based companies with products that are grown, manufactured or produced here. Arnold Midway Michigan-based Arnold Amusements will be providing all of the Midway rides and amusements for the Michigan State Fair courtesy of Walmart. Michigan Beer Garden Did you know that Michigan is the fifth largest producer of craft brewed beer in the nation? Visit the garden and pick a delicious beer from all across the Mitten at the State Fair Beer Garden, compliments of Miller Lite and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. The Beginning of Life
has to offer in the areas of livestock, agriculture and crafting. Animals from across the Great Lakes State will be inside the Exhibit Hall, including dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry and pigs. Your family will also enjoy the agricultural exhibits, where you can sample and purchase some of the best of Michigan-made products the state has to offer, plus exhibits featuring local crafters and artisans. There will also be specialty merchants offering goods from across the country.
Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair Daily Schedule Livestock Exhibits: Fri, Sat, Sun 10AM -10PM Mon 10AM – 5PM Agriculture & Indoor Vendor Booths: Fri, Sat, Sun 10AM -10PM Mon 10AM – 5PM Midway: Fri, Sat, Sun 11AM -11PM Mon 11AM – 8PM Circus Performances: Daily 12PM, 2:30PM, 5:00PM, 7:30PM No 7:30PM performance on Monday Labor Day Entertainment Stage, Beer Garden, Outdoor Vendors: To be determined.
The Beginning of Life features baby animals born recently that are old and mature enough not to be stressed by the Fair experience. These animals will bring the wonder of life to the many children attending who have never seen very young lambs, pigs, calves, chicks or ducklings. A rewarding and educational experience for certain! Competitions
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One third of the admission price goes directly to the Detroit Shrine Circus which is a significant contribution to their annual budget, and indirectly helps their effort to fund their nonprofit and philanthropic efforts through the Shiner Hospitals for Children®. Fifth Third eBus
Editor’s Note: Ticket information is available for the 2013 Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair on its website at www.MichiganStateFairLLC.com.
WHY IS THERE A PERSON IN THE PLACE WHERE THE LOGO SHOULD BE? Well, why not? After all, you don’t go to a logo with your banking needs. Has a logo ever helped you figure out how to pay your mortgage off faster? Or provided investment guidance for planning your
The Fifth Third eBus, another program that has been delivered since 2005, helps bring resources and information into neighborhoods to residents that may not otherwise obtain access. The bus partners with organizations such as DTE Energy, Project Healthy Living, WARM Training, State of Michigan Department of Human Services, THAW and other organizations that also focus on community outreach.
retirement? Does a logo understand your
“Outreach is more than writing a big check, although we do that as well,” says Stephane Lubin, vice president, Commercial Credit, “It gives our work meaning that lasts beyond today. It makes you feel like you are a part of something larger than yourself and that together as an institution, we are making a difference. Our achievements mean so much more when others benefit from our efforts.”
New this year is a Youth Scholarship Program offering $10,000.00 in competitive scholarship programs. The scholarships will recognize excellence in breeding programs, showmanship, and academics to advance the post secondary effort of outreach through county fairs, and their 4 H clubs.
The Fifth Third eBus will also be featured fair. Come aboard the eBus to visit representatives from local nonprofit organizations, learn about Fifth Third Bank products and services, and community outreach programs conducted and sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
Fifth Third eBus
These and many other organizations partner with the eBus each year to help close the digital divide, and help to provide the resources needed to assist and empower those who need it most.
In addition to all the entertaining facets that make the Fifth Third Michigan State Fair the “go to” event for the whole family this Labor Day weekend. The fair also contributes greatly to many aspects of the community.
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Education Achievement Authority of Michigan to Host Vendor Service and Product Fair
May -August The Detroit Public Library Celebrates the 70th Anniversary Lecture Series. 6 p.m. Detroit Public Library. 5201 Woodward Ave. The E. Azalia Hackley Collection is part of the Library’s Special Collections Department. This lecture, titled “Don Cornelius: Riding the Soul Train,” will celebrate the contributions this iconic figure and his famous television show had on the music industry. This lecture is free and open to the public. For more information call (313) 481- 1397
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8 a.m. to noon Michigan State University Detroit Center 3408 Woodward, Detroit The fair will provide organizations and individuals with a chance to speak to EAA administrative staff, who will be present to answer any questions and provide additional information on the EAA and its operations. There will also be opportunities for pitching. The EAA is seeking a range of products and services in several areas, including communication, marketing and public relations; curriculum and instruction; human resources; finance and operations; behavioral interventions and wrap around services; public safety and security; and technology.
Campus Martius Presents Annual Midday Music Series
This event is free and open to the community. For more information email detroitrollingontheriver@gmail.com
Campus Martius Park, Downtown Detroit
The Southwest Business Association Annual Community Invest Breakfast
For ticket information call 877 834 2696 or visit www.dadsclubinc.net The Detroit Historical Museum Presents the Historic Detroit Tour 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travel around the city of Detroit and view key historic sites that have shaped Detroit’s history. The tour will stop in New Center Area, Historic Corktown, Midtown and the Cultural District. Areas of special interest include the birthplace of Motown Record Corporation and the Model T. guest will enjoy lunch at Sinbad’s on the Detroit River. For more information call (313) 833- 0158
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June 14
Detroit Rolling on the River Festival and Summer Concert Series, Erma Henderson Park, adjacent to Whittier Park. The festival will highlight local entertainment, some of the city’s best restaurant and community resource information for adults.
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Come and enjoy a special performance by Luther “Badman” Keith. His vocals have been compared to Jimi Hendrix, his guitar style and energy to Luther Allison with a songwriting gift and sense of humor of his own. This event is free and open to the public.
Detroit River Days This one of a kind festival takes place along the Detroit Riverfront. River Days is a celebration of Detroit’s Riverwalk with activities on land and water. Experience all the Riverwalk has to offer, from the tall ships, jet ski demonstrations and riverboat tours to the live music, sand sculptures and good eats. Admission to GM River Days is $3 and $5 after 5 pm to support the non-profit Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. For more information visit www.riverdays.com.
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The annual networking event brings together local and regional community leaders, entrepreneurs and residents to acknowledge the positive contributions made by the SDBA while discussing the economic vitality of its business community. For more information visit southwestdetroit.com
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IBEW Local 58 1358 Abbott Detroit
Dad’s Club Inc. of Detroit 5th Annual Father Daughter Dance 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. PI Banquet Hall 28847 Franklin, Southfield This event will celebrate and highlight the important role of fathers in the lives of their children regardless
The Detroit Branch NAACP and the United Auto Workers (UAW) present the 50th Anniversary Commemorative March Down Woodward Avenue. 9:00 a.m. The walk will begin in Woodward and Forest and end at Hart Plaza. The theme for this historical march is “50 Years Later…
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We Shall Not Default On Our Freedom!” Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call the Detroit Branch NAACP at (313) 871- 2087.
August 16-18 The 31st African World Festival 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Charles Wright Museum 315 E. Warren Detroit This three day festival will be celebrated once again on the grounds of the Wright Museum with performances, poetry, arts and crafts, African drumming and dance, hundreds of vendors, ethnic foods, and events for all ages, including an expanded Watoto Village for the youngest among us! For more information visit www.thewright.org
August 3 ARISE Detroit! 7th Annual Neighborhoods Day All Day Event ARISE Detroit! invites community organizations throughout the City of Detroit to participate by helping to clean up. Volunteers are needed. For more information visit www.arisedetroit.org or call (313) 592- 1955. Detroit Main Library Literacy Initiative — Detroit Reads! The literacy program offers literacy skills assessment, one-on-one tutoring, GED preparation, computer skills training, tutor training and certification, learner practice kits and resources for literacy service providers. The program is a dedicated one-to-one tutoring process and periodically offers selective smallgroup instructional sessions in other subjects such as mathematics. To register or volunteer call (313) 481- 1362.
Email Your Upcoming Events to events@michronicle.com Organization committed to water and sewerage services “Access to clean, safe
Water is one of this earth’s most precious natural resources, yet as a people, in an industrialized, modern society we do not appreciate its value or its significance.
Documentary on Black parenting crisis to be shown at Charles Wright museum Filmmaker Jordan Thierry will visit Detroit to offer an insightful perspective on the rising dilemma of fatherless Black families when he shares his introspective documentary, “The Black Fatherhood Project” on Tuesday, June 18, at 5:30 pm at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
resources on fatherhood as well as a list of reputable mentor and advocacy groups. An activist-filmmaker, Thierry began producing the film in 2006 while attending graduate school for communications at Howard University. His approach to filmmaking is informed by his community involvement to advance social justice and empower young men of color to be successful.
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The Black Fatherhood Project poignantly reveals a history much more complex and profound than what is often seen on the surface. Directed and produced by Thierry, “The Black Fatherhood Project” unravels the roots of Black absentee parenting through the telling of his own story, interviews with prominent historians, and dialogue among a diverse selection of dads. The discussions include personal experiences, inspirations, and insight on how communities can come together to ensure the power of a father’s love is not lost on America’s Black children. “The film explores the issues that continue to plague the Black community,” says Thierry. “It digs deep into history to identify how Black families functioned before slavery, how it and subsequent discrimination affected Black fathers’
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involvement in their families, and its impact today.” Nationwide, 67 percent of Black children live in single-parent families, predominantly with the mother. This factor alone increases the likelihood of living in poverty, low educational achievement, incarceration and abuse. The first-time filmmaker adds, “The film also reveals that while the statistics may be discouraging, there is a strong faction of Black men that are breaking the cycle of fatherlessness.” The event will be followed by a question and answers discussion facilitated by the director. The film can also be viewed at the film’s website BlackFatherhoodProject. com. The website also provides informational
Thierry graduated from Aloha High School in 2001 and earned his degree in Journalism from University of Oregon in 2005.
Because it’s always there when we turn on the tap, most of us do not have to think about how it gets to us. Nor do we ever wonder what would happen if there was no water to drink or shower or bathe with. While this may not be your reality, it is the reality of thousands of Detroit’s low-income residents and senior citizens. “Access to clean, safe and affordable water should be a fundamental human right and is essential for a healthy population, environment and economy. With WAVE, we are bridging that access for the low-income citizens of Detroit,” said Carla Walker-Miller, WAVE’s executive director. For the last 10 years, the Water Access Volunteer Effort (WAVE) Fund has been helping Detroit residents retain access to Water and Sewerage Services. To date, the WAVE Fund has assisted over 9,100 households by paying more than $2,000,000 towards water bills that were in arrears. The WAVE program is a comprised of a volunteer board and has very little administrative costs; 98% of every dollar raised goes to help a Detroit family in need of retaining water and sewerage
and affordable water should be a fundamental human right and is essential for a healthy population, environment and economy. We are bridging that access for low-income citizens.” services.
WAVE’s ability to help these families, depends on the generous contributions of corporations, community agencies, and private citizens. On Thursday, June 20, the WAVE Fund will host our 7th Annual Charity Golf Open at the Warren Valley Golf and Banquet Center. They invite the public to be a part of this wonderful event and help the organizatiion help even more Detroiters retain access to water and sewerage services. For more information on the golf outing please call Palencia Mobley at 313.224.9823 or visit the website at www.wavefund.org. The WAVE Fund is a Michigan non-profit corporation and contributions are tax deductible.
He formerly served as national coordinator for The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s Black Youth Vote program and taught elementary school in Newark, NJ. That was before he founded the nonprofit Better Man Productions, to address the growing demand for movies about issues concerning men of color. Better Man Productions is focused on inspiring a culture of positive fatherhood and masculinity in communities of color through easily shareable online movies.
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Michelle Obama, Jill Biden: Businesses must hire more vets
By Michelle Obama and Jill Biden
Two years ago, we launched Joining Forces, a nationwide campaign to rally all Americans to support our veterans and military families. We did this for two simple reasons: because we were both awed by the courage and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform who risk their lives every day to protect our values and keep us safe. We were also awed by their families, the spouses and children who Michelle Obama Jill Biden serve right along with them, stone Group, Target, and McDonald’s enduring deployment after deployment have committed to hire or train another with grace and resolve. 435,000 veterans and military spouses As we traveled the country visiting over the next five years. bases and military communities, every- So we’re making real progress. We’re where we went, we heard from veterans encouraged that the unemployment who had years of training and experi- rate for post-9/11 veterans dropped by ence in the military — leading dozens, 2.2% in 2012. But it is still too high; beeven hundreds of their peers; operating cause as long as any veteran or military some of the most advanced technology; spouse who needs a job is unable to find and solving complex problems under one, then we still have work to do. the most extreme conditions imaginable. But when they returned home, they That’s why, in his budget, President struggled to find decent jobs. We met Obama proposed a permanent extension military spouses who’d spent decades of the tax credits he signed into law for moving from base to base every cou- businesses that hire unemployed veterple of years and struggled to maintain ans and wounded warriors. We’ve also their careers. As the months passed, we been working with governors and state saw that the unemployment rate for our legislators to revamp state laws to give most recent veterans remained far too our troops credit for the skills they’ve learned in the military when they apply high above the national average. for professional licenses and creden These men and women are some of tials here at home. the highest-skilled, best-trained, hardest-working people in this country. They In addition, we’ve created new partare medics and engineers, drivers and nerships between the armed forces and welders, computer technicians and ma- the manufacturing and information chinists. They are eager to work and de- technology industries to ensure that termined to keep on serving this coun- our servicemembers are trained for good jobs. try. All they need is a chance. But the challenge of giving them that chance is only becoming more urgent. In the coming years, more than a million servicemembers will be hanging up their uniforms and transitioning to civilian life. That’s on top of the hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses already out there looking for work. That’s why, back in August of 2011, President Obama challenged the private sector to hire or train 100,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013. And over the past two years, businesses across America have answered that call. By last August, they had already filled 125,000 jobs, with commitments to hire 250,000 more. And today, we are proud to announce that America’s businesses have hired or trained 290,000 veterans and military spouses, almost triple the original goal. In addition, companies like Wal-Mart, UPS, Home Depot, the Black-
But ultimately, it’s up to our companies to actually hire veterans for these jobs. So today, we need business leaders across this country to ask themselves, “What can my company do for these men and women who have served our country so bravely?” If you own a small business, can you commit to hiring a few veterans — or even just one? If you own a larger company, can you hire a few hundred — or a few thousand? Can you retrain the veterans already in your workforce so they can grow within your company? Can you team up with other businesses to hire the veterans in your communities? This is an all-hands-on-deck issue, and we cannot rest until every single veteran and military spouse who is searching for a job has found one. These men and women have sacrificed so much for all of us. Now is the time for all of us to come together to serve them as well as they have served this country.
‘Redskins’ should not be made sport of By Larry Buford Before the late Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall died in 1969, he reportedly vowed the team name would never be changed. Thirty years later a 1999 court decision to change the Washington Redskins’ name was overturned. Now ten members of Congress have signed onto a letter requesting again the name change. The letter written to team owner Dan Snyder reads in part, “For decades now, Native American leaders and organizations have been advocating an end to the use of “Redskin” as your organization’s ‘brand’ because it is derogatory, demeaning and offensive.” In a news segment on MSNBC, Native American Suzan Harjo, president and executive director of Morning Star Institute, said of the letter, “It gives everyone an idea that the last word does not come from the team owners…it indicates a sense…that this is to be taken seriously, it’s not a joke, it’s not something to be made sport of.” A statement from team owner Dan Snyder read “We’ll never change the name. It’s that simple. Never!” In the same MSNBC segment Dave Zirin of Edgeofsports.com, when asked how a name change might affect the team, said, “It’s not the money because I think if they change the name the merchandise rewards they would receive would be immense. And if you ask Dan Snyder, be prepared for an ugly answer because he is a rather loathsome human being… his popularity in D.C. is only slightly below that of a plague. About the ten congressional signees, nine of which are democrats and one a republican, critics say Congress is overstepping and there are more important things they should be doing. They also
say that a name change would only open a floodgate to name changes for other professional teams such as the Cleveland Indians. Additionally, in the letter the representatives argued, “Native Americans throughout the country consider the ‘R-word’ a racial, derogatory slur akin to the ‘N-word’ among African Americans or the ‘W-word’ among Latinos.” The representatives sent similar letters to (others). There is the question of whether the issue even matters to the majority of Native Americans. A 2004 University of Pennsylvania National Annenberg Election Survey found that only 9 percent of Native Americans found the name “Redskins” offensive or even racist. The Redskins franchise is no stranger to charges of racism. While the rest of the league began drafting blacks in 1949, team owner Marshall, a known segregationist, held out until 1962 until Interior Secretary Stewart Udall and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy issued an ultimatum — unless Marshall signed a black player, the government would revoke the Redskins’ 30-year lease on the then year-old D.C. Stadium (now Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium), which had been paid for by government money and was owned by the Washington city government. In response, Marshall wanted to make Syracuse’s all-American running back Ernie Davis his number one draft choice for 1962. However, Davis demanded a trade stating “I won’t play for that S.O.B.” Davis was traded to Cleveland for All-Pro Bobby Mitchell, the first Black football player to play for the Redskins. Larry Buford is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer. (www.larrybuford.com)
Twists and turns in Black-Jewish alliance By Arthur Horwitz Publisher of the Detroit Jewish News When Rev. Louis Farrakhan diluted — yet again — his recent message of hope and empowerment for Black Detroiters with blatantly anti-Semitic and homophobic rants, it exposed the complex underbelly of Black-Jewish relations that has existed since the late 1960s, when the Civil Rights Movement pivoted away from desegregation and integration and toward Louis Farrakhan Arthur Horwitz a Black power-centric agencommunity and the African American da. community, then Nate Shapiro conveys Rev. Farrakhan’s latest diatribe, par- that message. If you want to reflect the ticularly about “satanic” Jews, triggered best in all of God’s people, regardless immediate and understandable outrage of race, ethnicity, sex, age, chronology from Jewish communal leaders. Less or philosophy, Nate Shapiro reflects the timely, but well-crafted rebukes from best of all of them. You don’t honor him veteran civil rights leader U.S. Rep. by making him the Activist of the Year, John Conyers (D-Michigan) and New De- you really honor yourselves, for he reptroit (which emerged in the aftermath of resents the best of all people.” the 1967 disturbances to re-set race re- At the Detroit Branch NAACP 58th lations in the region) were appropriate Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner on and appreciated. April 28 at Cobo Hall, 2013 Great Ex However, other community leaders pectations Award winner and Michigan who attended Rev. Farrakhan’s oration Chronicle senior editor Bankole Thompas a guest of Rev. Wendell Anthony’s son told the large audience that he acFellowship Chapel — including Rev. An- cepted the award “in the spirit of the historical forces for good that fought to thony — have chosen to remain silent. ascertain the dignity of every human be Let’s be clear about one thing. Rev. ing such as the Niagara Movement that Farrakhan’ comments were, and contin- led to the founding of the NAACP and ue to be, racist, bigoted and anti-Semit- making this organization the most imic. They are troubling and hurtful. And portant civil rights organization in the as a people who lost six million in the last and current century.” Holocaust while most of the world remained silent, we have vowed to speak He added, “I also accept this award in out against injustice and expect the the spirit of the historical alliance that same in return. Sadly, our expectations brought two of the most transformational figures in history together — the Rev. are too high. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi The cross-currents in relations be- Abraham Joshua Heschel — two men tween our region’s Black and Jewish whose commitment to civil rights was communities, always strained further by unmatched. These two prayed together Rev. Farrakhan’s words, are reflected on at Riverside Church, prayed together the pages of The Jewish News. In July of at the Arlington National Cemetery and 1994, a Rev. Farrakhan oration against marched together in Selma. Rabbi HesJews was condemned by local Black civ- chel would later capture his own view of il rights activist Ellbert Hatchett, who the march in Selma when he said, ‘When claimed that Black people have failed to I marched in Selma, my feet were prayaddress the problem of their own rac- ing.’ ism. Thompson continued, “In the spirit “Black people have failed to condemn of a new coalition, reigniting old ones the ugly racist, anti-Semitic rhetoric of and bringing together Arab Americans, people like Farrakhan and others who Hispanic Americans, Jews and all peoyou know are wrong. Now, if we don’t call ple, it is time to redefine our geographthem wrong, who will?” Hatchett asked. ical boundaries, while maintaining the In response to Hatchett’s comments, core need to protect civil and human former Detroit Branch NAACP president rights. We can no longer fight the battles Dr. Arthur Johnson said, “It is not true on our own.” that Blacks have not spoken out on anti-Semitism and that does not seem to As Rev. Anthony and others prepare to commemorate this month’s 50th register with Jewish leadership.” anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Rev. Anthony, who was and contin- King’s historic march down Woodues as president of the Detroit Branch ward Avenue, they should take pride in NAACP, also declined at that time to what their hard work and passion have comment on Rev. Farrakhan’s remarks. achieved. They should also look closely However, less than a month later, Isra- at photographs of the Woodward Avenue el’s Efroni Girls Choir performed at Rev. march. At the front of the line, they will Anthony’s Fellowship Chapel and its see Rev. Dr. King in common cause with members stayed overnight in the homes people of all races, backgrounds and of church members. “It’s part of our political stripes. Rev. Farrakhan doesn’t ministry to reach out to others,” Rev. see or want any part of this picture. Anthony told the Jewish News. Rev. Anthony and Detroit’s spiritu When Nate Shapiro was honored in al and political leaders should use the 2001 with the Jewish Community Re- upcoming anniversary as a unique oplations Council’s inaugural Activist of portunity to re-imagine and re-energize the Year award, it was Rev. Anthony who the historic but complex Black-Jewish introduced him and proclaimed that “if alliance as part of a new coalition that, you want to project the historic relation- despite Rev. Farrakhan, assures the civil ships between members of the Jewish rights battle is not fought alone.
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Engagement and finding people who are willing to help, it’s trying to find a way for participation to increase in these programs,” Ruiz says. “We’ve been really lucky at having people work with us and building partnerships.” Students and parents want the programs, but overcoming barriers for families to get to school and what would be the optimal time to keep them there can be a difficult balance. “Our ultimate goal is academic success and academic achievement,” she says. Another program that reaches young women in the community, Mercy Education Project, handles the participation problem by transporting them by bus to the Mercy Education Project site, where they participate in Mercy Education Project’s tutoring program. It takes one of two forms: traditional, more tailored tutoring for girls grades 1-8 and ACT classes and college preparation for girls in high school. Both offer one-on-one tutoring, which is uncommon and effective, says Melanie Ward, Girls Tutoring Program coordinator.
“Traditionally, in the six years I have been here, they make at least one grade level of progress in the eight months of tutoring each year,” she says. “It varies a little, but even if they are starting out behind and they may still be behind, they’ve made a full year of progress.” Tutors will also help parents advocate for girls who might need special education services, Ward says. The program serves only girls for two reasons. Back when it was founded in 1992, there were few program targeting only girls, and the Sisters of Mercy religious order that founded the program traditionally serves girls and young women. And, Ward notes, research shows girls tend to learn better in an environment free from the distractions of boys. Of course, education — and really, preparation for a successful adult life — can happen in myriad ways and places. Strengthening collaborations among a diverse community is the role of the Coalition of Hispanic Agencies, made up of six major Latino organi-
From page B-1 zations. The CHA and its partners have created a Latino Agenda, laying out several areas of concern for Latino residents of the city. An important piece of that is working with youth, says Executive Director Norman Bent. One of the bigger projects CHA has undertaken is leadership development for youth. In one project, youth were able to choose to give out mini-grants to young people; they actually managed the project and evaluated the grants written by peers to determine who got funding for their project. They’ve also developed a series of YouTube videos in order to tell their story and the story of their neighborhood, Bent says. “We think as a community we have not been too good about telling our story,” he says. You hear all the negative things here, a lot of the violent stories, but you don’t get to hear the positive things. This is the teen’s chance to say ‘this is where we are and what we’re like, and where we are going to go.’”
issue facing youth in the community, Bent says. For example, when INS arrests undocumented parents outside a school or church, as has happened in the past, undocumented families are afraid to send their children to school. And if they do get caught up in the immigration net, children can end up going into foster care, which does not always provide culturally competent care or even Spanish-speaking caregivers. That’s all part of the reason CHA is working to engage youth in shaping their future, Bent says. “Youth involvement in the change-making process is just as important as adults are,” he says. “It’s important for youth to be change agents within pol-
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$100 million in federal funds to fight blight in five cities Gov. Rick Snyder announced that five Michigan cities have been approved to receive $100 million for blight elimination efforts under a pilot program approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The demolition funds will be used in the cities of Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Pontiac and Saginaw. “This will be a major expansion of an ongoing effort by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and other state partners to aggressively address blight,” Gov. Rick Snyder said. “We will be stabilizing neighborhoods with a large-scale demolition of the abandoned properties that foster crime and push down property values. Getting rid of these properties will encourage more people to stay in their homes and be part of the effort to improve their neighborhoods.” “Neighborhoods across Michigan continue to struggle with the damaging effects caused by vacant and abandoned properties, which hurt home values and weaken efforts to revitalize communities,” said Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal S. Wolin. “The Hardest Hit Fund is a federal program that enables states to take the local actions that they determine will best prevent foreclosures and strengthen the hous-
Gov. Rick Snyder ing recovery. With these federal dollars, Michigan will launch a program to address neighborhood blight to help communities hit hard by the crisis and contribute to broader efforts under way.” “Today’s announcement that Michigan will receive $100 million in federal funds to clean up blight in communities across the state is welcomed news,” said Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint). “Freeing up federal money to revitalize and invest in cities, including both Flint and Saginaw in my congressional district, will strengthen neighborhoods and unlock greater opportunity for all homeowners. Since being sworn into Congress, one of my top priorities has been to secure this mon-
ey to ensure cities and towns have the resources necessary to remove and repurpose abandoned homes. I’m pleased that the partnership between my office, the State of Michigan and the Treasury Department has resulted in millions of dollars in much-needed funds.” Step Forward Michigan, administered by MSHDA, has established several programs to steady the state’s housing market under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The Hardest Hit Fund was created under that federal law in 2010. The $100 million blight elimination program will be designed to further enhance neighborhood recovery in these targeted areas. “Modifying the pro-
gram to add blight removal offers a more holistic approach to helping our Hardest Hit communities recover,” said MSHDA Executive Director Scott Woosley. “Members of our team have learned as we’ve dealt with the foreclosure crisis that there is a direct link between foreclosure and blight. This program is a critical next step in ridding these areas of abandoned homes, blight and the resulting crime and safety concerns that continue to drain property values. Inaction only would lead to more people walking away from their homes.” While this money will be set aside to address the needs in five of the hardest hit cities, the program will be part of an ongoing state effort to bring resources for demolition statewide. Recent programs include NSP1, NSP2, CDBG and most recently, the $25 million in foreclosure settlement funding. Woosley said MSHDA will continue to pursue funding opportunities to deal with any outstanding needs. Snyder said there also are other opportunities for the state to step up its fight against blight, including a proposal now pending in the Legislature that would bar individuals with unpaid taxes or who own blighted houses from buying more property at auction. The bill, SB295, would prevent speculators from degrading good
neighborhoods and encourage current owners to prevent blight by cleaning up their properties. All of the Step Forward programs will continue to focus on and support foreclosure prevention across Michigan. In addition to reducing crime in neighborhoods, blight reduction is expected to provide a fiscal boost to each city and its surrounding county. “One of the objectives of this new program is to improve the tax base of each of the target cities,” said State Treasurer Andy Dillon. “Since reducing
blight has been known to increase property values within communities, this program will eventually translate into increased property tax collections. Additional revenues for these five cities will help ensure citizens receive the critical municipal services they need and expect.” Some processes and procedures still need to be established. MSHDA will work with the U.S. Treasury and in concert with the five cities to hammer out those details. Demolition projects are expected to be under way this summer.
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Michigan State University Extension believes there’s no place like home By Vivian Washington MSUE Extension Educator
There’s no need to worry about confronting housing issues alone. Michigan State University Extension (MSU Extension) is a HUD and MSHDA certified agency whose staff is available to assist Michigan residents with their housing questions and concerns. MSU Extension’s certified housing counselors work directly with the community to provide Foreclosure Intervention Education and Counseling. Counselors keep in mind that each mortgage delinquency issue is as unique as each homeowner. Counselors meet with
their clients to discuss the delinquency issues being faced by the homeowner and to answer their questions. Other issues covered during these meetings are the foreclosure timeline, the foreclosure process, home retention or non retention options, and the paperwork required to initiate foreclosure intervention. However, the counselor’s job doesn’t end there. The counselor will submit the paperwork to the lender and begin to follow up with the lender as the paperwork is being processed. The counselor will also accompany the homeowner to the mediation meeting with the lender and the lender’s attorney. Often, a family’s housing issue is not their only crisis. Housing
counselors may refer the families to community resources where they can obtain help with utility bills, food, and legal issues. In 2012, approximately 1,481 families received assistance from MSU Extension’s Foreclosure Prevention program. Many were able to keep their current home and get back on track with their mortgage. Some of the families were able to sell their homes to avoid foreclosure. MSU Extension’s Homeownership program provides education to help Michigan residents become more knowledgeable about the home buying process. Buying a home is the largest single financial transaction most Americans will ever make. Michigan citizens deserve to be informed about the home buying process. MSU Extension educators and certified housing counselors offer homebuyer (pre-purchase) workshops that cover the advantages of home ownership and steps in the home buying process, understanding costs of home ownership and how to maintain the investment, mortgage loan basics, why good credit is important, and how to determine how much house one can afford. Guest speakers from the housing industry participate in the workshops to provide additional information. After successfully finishing the workshop series, participants will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate is required for state housing authority down payment assistance
Plant a Tree in Memory of a Loved One programs. MSU Extension offers an online home buyer’s course, www. eHomeAmerica.org/msue, for residents who cannot attend the face to face workshops. Residents who successfully complete the online course are contacted by a housing counselor and are given the opportunity to ask questions or discuss housing and home ownership. Online participants also receive a certificate of completion. Participants who had completed the homebuyer education workshops in 2012 were surveyed and 98% reported paying their mortgage on time every month, 95% were setting aside funds for home maintenance costs, 92% understood predatory lending practices and 91% can identify the best type of mortgage for their needs. To find out about the MSU Extension programs being offered in your area, visit www.msue.anr.msu. edu or www.mimoneyhealth.org, or call 1-888-678-3464. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status or family status.
St. John Providence Health System participates in national pilot program to improve graduation rates Nearly 750 elementary and middle school students in Detroit attended a pep rally on June 6, 2013 to launch a new effort to increase high school graduation rates. The two-year pilot program at Detroit Central Collegiate Academy and Durfee Elementary-Middle School will explore the connection between student health and academic success. Drawing on other efforts across the country, it uses school-based health centers (clinics in the schools) to help students tackle barriers such as hunger and nutrition, aggression and violence, and teen pregnancy—factors that can impede not only their health, but also their chances for completing high school. The pilot is being led by the Center for School, Health and Education at the American Public Health Association in collaboration with St. John Providence Health Sys-
tem. Durfee and Central Collegiate were selected for the project because they have had historically low graduation rates and also have a shared school-based health center and supportive school administrators. According to a study released in February by the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information, the graduation rate for Detroit Public Schools rose to 64 percent in 2012. This is a five percent jump from the previous year and the highest graduation rate since 2006, although the district still trails the statewide average of 74 percent. Data from across the country demonstrate that school-based health centers keep students in school, healthy, and ready to learn. They have been shown to reduce tardiness and absenteeism, improve grade point average and strengthen the overall school climate, all
of which impact graduation rates. Traditionally, schoolbased health centers provide clinical services to individual students. This pilot project will support centers to focus more broadly on the needs of all students in the schools, anticipating and addressing barriers before they adversely affect student success. This summer the schools will conduct an assessment to gauge student needs, then plan comprehensive, schoolwide strategies. New programs will launch this fall and continue through July 2014. At that point, the schools will analyze results within the context of attendance, dropout rates, school climate and other factors. The Center for School, Health and Education will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to document impact and outcomes, and to explore the feasibility
of bringing the project to scale nationally. Ultimately, the goal is to expand the role of school-based health centers as a key strategy to prevent dropout across the nation. The Center for School, Health and Education advances the well-being and educational success of the school age population through partnerships, policy and advocacy that promotes school-based health centers, increases access to physical and mental health care to improve children’s health and overcome social barriers to education and establishes lifelong health behaviors. For more information about the Center for School, Health and Education, please visit schoolbasedhealthcare. org. For more information about St. John Providence Health System’s School-Based Health Centers, visit stjohnprovidence.com/communityhealth.
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TLOD INC. Detroit Chapter 26th Annual Break-Fash for Milady benefit gala Three hundred guests filled the Algonquin Ballroom at the Southfield Westin Hotel April 27 for the Annual Break-Fash for Milady style show for scholarships and projects. Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. is a national nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to providing “Service to Youth and Adults.” The national theme is “TLOD,
tion gave them the title of “Everyday Hero” or “Everyday Sher-o.” This year three citizens were honored:
and grandparent liaison for project 21 youth services in Oak Park. She was nominated by Lady Twanisha Glass.
Rev. Cecilia Holliday is an ordained Baptist minister. She is an associate minister at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church where she teaches the Women’s Bible study, serves as liturgist, and in other capacities for which
Rev. Jerome Warfield is the senior pastor of Mt Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. He delights in providing Christian direction for the congregation. He is deeply involved in the Board of Detroit Police Commission,
Special occasion The 26th pastoral anniversary of Rev. Dr. Johnnie Jordan (seated, right) of Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church was celebrated recently. With him is his wife, Evangelist Odean Jordan. Standing are O’Neil D. Swanson Sr. (left), president/CEO of Swanson Funeral Homes Inc., who offered words of encouragement, and Benny Napoleon, Wayne County sheriff, program emcee.
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Shirley Nolen (left), Rev. Jerome Warfield and Rev. Cecilia Holliday.
Each year in the Metro Detroit community they recognize citizens who have distinguished themselves. They embraced projects and programs that make life easier for others. The organiza-
she is called. She is a hospital chaplain, selected as the first Baptist resident chaplin in Detroit. She ministers to the homeless and those in nursing homes. She is an active civil rights advocate and teaches African American history in the community. She was nominated by Lady Josephine Sanford. Shirley Nolen was employed by the State of Michigan (Department of Human Services) as lead social worker. She works in the following organizations: the United Way, director of Mt. Vernon Community feeding program, liaison for Forgotten Harvest, Gleaners, Brightmoor community pantry volunteer services,
The Brightmoor Alliance, Trinity Community Development, and the Skillman’s Crime and Safety Action Planning Committee, to name a few. The church sponsors Annual Back to School giveaway of supplies for students. He was nominated by Lady Althea Kyles. Members of the committee: Gloria Hall and Twanisha Glass, cochairs, members LaShai Almon, Sandra Ash, Virginia Bert, Johnnie Brogdon, Courtney Childs, Elsie Finner, Elsa Howard, Mary Hunter, Odeene Jones, Althea Kyles, Josephine Sanford, Trilby Smith, and Velda Hunter, president.
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impacting our future through positive interventions in the lives of our youth, our community and our legacy through effective volunteerism.” The organization is engaged in a variety of service and community-based programs and projects. The five major thrusts are Top Teens of America (TTA), Status of Women, Senior Citizens, Community Beautification, and Community Partnership.
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Community event designed to improve Woodward Avenue The Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) will hold three days of interactive community planning events Monday, June 17, through Wednesday, June 19. These are aimed at giving stakeholders from Detroit and Highland Park opportunities to have their say on how to make Woodward Avenue more livable, walkable and user-friendly. The events are part of an initiative called Complete Streets and will be held at 2990 West Grand Boulevard. Scheduled activities for Detroit and Highland Park include: Monday, June 17, 5-7-pm — Community Meeting and “Why Complete Streets?” presentation. Tuesday, June 18, 9 am – noon — Woodward Walking Audit (starting at 2990 West
Grand Boulevard) and Interactive Design Workshop. Wednesday, June 19, 5-7 pm — Planning Concepts Presentation: Come Hear Ideas for Your Community. Daily from 9 am- 5 pm — Open House for the community. Drop in and give planners your ideas. “We want everyone — residents, businesses and industry experts — to come out and work directly with planners to create a street that truly works for people of all ages and abilities,” said Jason Fowler, WA3 and Woodward Complete Streets program manager. A community walking audit to help residents learn about their community will be led by Dan Burden, an international authority on livable communities and Complete Streets.
He has helped 3,500 communities throughout the world become more livable and walkable. The Detroit/Highland Park event is one of five that have taken place in 11 Woodward Avenue communities. Complete Streets is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. The Woodward Complete Streets Initiative is funded by a Federal Highway Administration grant received by WA3 and announced in August 2011. Visit www.transformwoodward.com for more information. — ADV.
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The EAA Strategic Partner Fair Michigan State University Detroit Center 3408 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 Thursday, June 13, 2013 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Program includes answering questions about submitting proposals, types of goods and services needed and qualifications required.
EAA is seeking all vendors to participate in their annual “Partner Fair.” Services needed include: • Communications, marketing and public relations • Curriculum and instruction • Human Resources • Finance and operations • Behavioral interventions • Wrap around services • Public safety and Security The EAA encourages Locally Disadvantaged, Minority, Women owned and Michigan based businesses to apply to become Strategic Partners to help achieve its mission of Quality Education. Registration is not required. All vendors are welcomed.
AboUT The eAA The Education Achievement Authority of Michigan is designed to provide a new, stable, financially responsible set of public schools that create the conditions, supports, tools and resources under which teachers can help students make significant academic gains. It began operating its initial schools in the 2012-2013 school year. There are currently 15 schools in Detroit under the EAA, nine elementary schools and six high schools.
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Private or public? Know your options for health insurance exchanges By Jeff Rubleski State-based health plan exchanges, which are mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are about to become a reality. The purpose of these exchanges is to help individuals and small businesses compare and enroll in qualified, affordable health plans. Regulators will decide which health plans are allowed to sell in the new marketplaces, and exchanges must open for business by October 1, 2013. Employers are not required to participate in state-based health insurance exchanges and are allowed to keep their group plans. But employers also have another option – private exchanges. So what’s unique about a private health insurance exchange? Unlike public exchanges, which are run by the government, private exchanges have varying business models. Some service individuals purchasing insurance in the individual health insurance market. Others service the group health insurance market – both the fully-insured and the self-insured markets. For many employers, an increasingly popular private exchange model helps their employees purchase plans that are sponsored by the employer. As businesses consider their choices, here are some key differences between public and private exchanges to keep in mind.
PUBLIC EXCHANGE Governance State and/or the federal government Eligible Individuals and small participants businesses with fewer than 50 employees in Michigan Product Health offerings Dental Carrier choice Determined by state Billing Traditional billing methods Funding Paid by employee, with government subsidies paid to individuals to purchase coverage Traditional employer contribution
PRIVATE EXCHANGE Governance Employer/insurer Eligible IAll group sizes participants (generally at least 25 employees) Product Health offerings Dental Life Wellness All ancillary Carrier choice Determined and controlled by employer Billing Integrated account management Flexible options for retirees Funding Defined contribution from employer Employee and retiree costs are based on benefit choices A growing number of companies are considering private exchanges in combination with a defined contribution health plan. The primary advantages of this model are its predictable costs and more health insurance plan choices for employees. Some of these plans also provide employees with enhanced decision-support tools to help them make their decisions. When making a decision on how to manage spending and risk, one option for businesses to consider is GlidePath from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. This tool allows companies to determine their company’s health benefit budget and simplify the administrative work often accompanying health benefit offerings. For more information, visit www.predictablehealthcosts.com Jeff Rubleski serves as director of Sales Strategy for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and is a certified Healthcare Reform Specialist. He serves as the GlidePath™ go-to-market lead in implementing this defined contribution solution for active and retired members.
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classic car extravaganza By Donald James
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unday, June 9, was a cool and cloudy day in the Motor City, but dozens of classic cars were hot as they were on display in the parking lot of Swanson Funeral Home, located on East Grand Blvd. and Mack Ave. on the city’s east side. The vehicles were part of the annual classic car show sponsored and hosted by the storied funeral home, in conjunction with A Little Bit of Class Classic Car Club. The event drew hundreds of spectators who meandered through the rows of classic automobiles in awe of the individuality of each vehicle. The all-day show featured classic cars in such judged categories as pro street, street rod, street machine, custom car, original car, custom truck, original truck, best convertible, best vette, best antique, best Mustang, and best paint. First and second place trophies were awarded to respective winners in the aforementioned categories. “This is a great event for this community,” said Myra Sutton, president of the Detroit-based A Little Bit of Class Classic Car Club. “It is an honor to be out here with Mr. Swanson and great to see so many people enjoying themselves while looking at the classic cars.” Some of the cars on display included various makes and models of Chevrolets, Chryslers, Dodges, Plymouths, Buicks, Fords and numerous other hardtop and convertible vehicles, all ranging from 1933 into the early 2000s. “I have a love for classic cars,” said O’Neil D. Swanson, founder, president and CEO of Swanson Funeral Home, Inc. “I love everything about them, the way that they are built, the way that they last.” Swanson pointed with pride to his own classic cars sitting just a few feet away. “That’s my 1965 Ford Mustang over there,” he said. “Everything on it is original, including its engine and tires. That is also my 1953 Black Cadillac Hurst, 1955 Black Cadillac Funeral Flower Car and my 1940 White LaSalle Hurst. The LaSalle is my baby. It is the same Hurst that carried the bodies of Rosa Parks and the Rev. C.L. Franklin.” While Swanson’s love for classic cars is strong, his love for the community is even stronger. “I’m extremely proud of this annual show which has been going on for
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more than 20 years,” he said with pride. “Every year, the Sunday before Father’s Day, I invite the community to come out to enjoy the classic cars, food, music and other festivities. I love my cars, but I really love my community.” O’Neil D. Swanson and Swanson Funeral Home are no strangers to the community. He began his business at the East Grand Blvd. loca-
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Classic Car show tion in 1958. Today, he and his three children continue to serve the community and Southeast Michigan with four locations. Reflecting on his flagship funeral home, he said, “I’ve been here for 55 years. I remember when there were no vacant lots anywhere around here and there were all kinds of businesses in the area. It was booming. If my memory serves me correctly, I think we were the first Black business on East Grand Blvd. because this was basically a White area. I certainly hope and pray that this community and this city will come back. God is still in charge, so I believe that better days are ahead.” “We love the community in which we serve,” said Linda Swanson, executive vice president of Swanson Funeral Home, Inc. “We are proud to host this event and excited that A Little Bit of Class Classic Car Club comes out each year. It’s just a wonderful event for
this community. I really love watching some of the older people come out and walk down the rows of cars. I love watching them take mental walks down memory lane and recall the days when these cars were on the streets.” Her favorite classic car on display? “I love all of the cars that are here,” she said with a big smile. “I especially love the 1939 blue and white Auburn. It’s such a beautiful vehicle.”
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If there was a smile bigger than Linda Swanson’s grin, it belonged to classic car owner Melvin Bryant. “I feel great, real great,” said a beaming Bryant after he accepted the “Best of Show” trophy for his 1935 Ford Street Rod. “This is what I do. I enter my car in a lot of shows and have won at a lot of shows, but I love displaying my car here at Mr. Swanson’s annual Classic Car Show.”
Mark Douglas
Well-Schooled to Run the Family Business By Alicia Nails He’d grown up in the Motor City, had a father who owned a Ford dealership, had earned an electrical engineering degree from Howard University and was working as a project release engineer at General Motors when Mark Douglas decided to take the plunge and sell cars. So in 1996 – at age 29, he paid-off all his debts, quit his job, and enrolled full-time in the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to earn a Master of Business Administration degree. He followed that up by attending the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Dealer Candidate Academy where his peers elected the handsome young man with the quick and easy smile class president. Douglas wanted to walk in the doors of his father’s Southfield, Michigan based Avis Ford as much more than just a “dealer’s kid.” His hard work, long days, and business innovations won him the respect of 20 and 30 year veteran employees – and earned him the title of president when his father, Walt Douglas, retired in 2005. He’d seen his dad turn the location into a moneymaker. Avis Ford is profitable in new car sales, used cars sold individually and at wholesale, and in the “back end” service area. But the younger Douglas also knew that innovations in business management, staff development and other improvements could add to the vitally needed cash flow and increase that profit margin. There was a need to rethink old ways, installing managers with sales as
their background and working philosophy, re-evaluating expenses such as the massive $400,000 advertising budget and trimming other costs. “I made changes in our telecommunications that brought that bill down from $15,000 a month to $2,000,” says Douglas. In 2009 Avis Ford was the number 11 Ford dealership in the nation. Douglas says he loves the car business, because it is a people business. His management style is collegial, employing the velvet touch that motivates employees rather than the iron fist. “I let people do what they do, after all, that’s why I hired them and that’s the best way to evaluate their performance.” He says his employees should get all of the credit for the dealership’s success – even as he oversees the business, financing, sales and auditing operations in a manner that encourages their high-quality contributions. Douglas is a highly visible, contributing business leader who believes in being involved in the community, lending his no-nonsense business expertise to non-profit boards around the city, including Youthville and Detroit Institute of Arts. He’s also a volunteer mentor and is active in other service projects of his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi. In fact, Douglas met his wife, Tiffany, while assisting her on a UNCF fundraiser when she worked for the College Fund. The couple lives in the city of Detroit where they are active parents to two young children.
Awards Dana L. Davis, PHR, MM Staffing Services Manager Phillips Service Industries, Inc. Dana L. Davis is Staffing Services manager for Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) headquartered in Livonia. PSI oversees a diverse collection of technology-based companies located around the country. Davis is responsible for developing recruitment and selection strategies company-wide. Prior to her role at PSI, she was Recruiting & Diversity manager at the Detroit-based law firm of Butzel Long. Her HR work has been recognized in various local publications, and she was presented with a Corp! Magazine Diversity Award in 2010. Davis’ leadership and community roles include the Detroit Society of Human Resources Management, Michigan Diversity Council, University of Michigan Black Alumni Association, and the Michigan Women’s Foundation. She has recently been nominated for an ATHENA Award for which the YWCA-sponsored awards program will be held on Thursday, June 6, at the Colony Club in Detroit. ATHENA Young Professional Leadership nominees are emerging women leaders who meet each of the following criteria: • Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally. http://www.ywcadetroit.org/athena/nominate.html
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Plante Moran to open Detroit office in the Compuware Building Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, has announced it is opening an office in Detroit in the Compuware building. It provides management, financial, technology, business consulting and wealth management services. The company has a staff of more than 2,000 professionals in 21 offices throughout Illinois, Michigan and Ohio, with international offices in Shanghai, China; Monterrey, Mexico; and Mumbai, India. “We are very pleased to be joining other businesses who have committed to the city of Detroit,” said Gordon Krater, Plante Moran’s managing partner. “There is an excitement and vitality about the city. Good things are happening, and we are proud to be a part of it. Plante Moran staff is spending more time downtown working with public and private sector organizations. “Coupled with our nearly 10 percent growth in staff in southeast Michigan in the last 15 months and our need for more office space, it just makes sense to open our next office in downtown Detroit. “It will also help us better attract professionals who want to be part of the urban work environment as we continue to expand our team.” Mayor Dave Bing said, “This is great news for the city of Detroit. We welcome Plante Moran to its new downtown offices. This is another example of the business community’s commitment to transforming our city.” The new office will house approximately 75 staff. It will occupy 15,000 square feet on the third floor of the Compuware building. The Detroit office will be the firm’s seventh office in southeast Michigan. Plante Moran’s other area offices are located in Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Flint, Macomb and two in Southfield. The official move-in date is scheduled for the fall. Krater mentioned a number of businesses and individuals who have led the way in Detroit’s revitalization, including Dan Gilbert and Rock Ventures, Peter Karmanos Jr. and Compuware, the Ilitch and Ford families, Strategic Staffing Solutions, General Motors Co., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Urban Science and DTE Energy. “Plante Moran becomes the next important and credible company in the drumbeat of top-notch firms, retailers
and entrepreneurs who are finding opportunity in downtown Detroit. When a leader like Plante Moran makes this kind of move, the confidence level of the business community is strengthened even further,” said Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rock Ventures and Quicken Loans. Bob Paul, Compuware chief executive officer, said, “We are pleased to have Plante Moran join the roster of leading companies with presence in Detroit’s central business district and are thrilled that the company selected the Compuware Building as their new home.
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Wayne State University’s Board of Governors voted unanimously to elect M. Roy Wilson, M.D., M.S., as the university’s 12th president, effective August 1, 2013. Debbie Dingell, chair of the Board of Governors, made the announcement.
I was never a fan of the cocktail party-variety networking scene. I will never be one to dart around a room shoving business cards into people’s hands. I prefer meaningful conversations with people, getting to know them and vice versa.
“We looked at a number of outstanding candidates from around the nation,” said Dingell. “The board concluded that Roy’s extensive leadership experience —particularly in academia and medicine — will be crucial as both the state of Michigan and Wayne State grapple with changes in higher education and health care. His understanding and appreciation of the importance of a major research university is yet another reason Roy the right person at the right time for Wayne State. We are delighted that he has joined this great university.” Wilson’s appointment follows an extensive search that began in the late fall of 2012. “The Presidential Search Committee conducted a national search that produced excellent candidates in higher education, government and the corporate world. There was a lot of interest in Wayne State University,” said Gary Pollard, vice chair of the Board of Governors and chair of the Presidential Search Committee. Dr. Wilson currently serves as deputy director for strategic scientific planning and program coordination at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As deputy director, Dr. Wilson oversees the development and implementation of an integrated system for planning, coordinating and evaluating the NIH health disparities research portfolio, in collaboration with the NIH institutes and centers. He also co-chairs the recently announced NIH Common Fund programs: the Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity Initiative and the National Research Mentoring Network. Previously, Dr. Wilson served as dean of the School of Medicine and vice president for health sciences at Creighton University, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and, concurrently, chancellor of the University of Colorado Denver and chair of the Board of Directors of University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Wilson’s research has focused on glaucoma and blindness in populations from the Caribbean to West Africa. He holds elected memberships in the Institute of Medicine of the National
But social media networking? That’s something different altogether. Done right, it’s never a hit-and-run. Rather, it consists of building relationships over months and even years by sharing information — both professional and personal — through posts, comments and responding to questions in various online communities.
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Academy of Sciences, the International Glaucoma Research Society and the American Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Wilson received his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College, an M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and an M.S. in epidemiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He was selected for the list of Best Doctors in America for 14 consecutive years by Best Doctors Inc. and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Business Journal's Healthcare CEO of the Year in 2011. His additional honors include the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Senior Achievement Award, the Distinguished Physician Award from the Minority Health Institute, the Herbert W. Nickens Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the NIH Director’s Award. “I am grateful the board has asked me to serve as president and I am honored to accept this great responsibility,” said Wilson. “Higher education is evolving rapidly, with many changes and challenges, both now and into the future. Wayne State University has a history of excellence and opportunity, and we must lead the way. I see my job as bringing us all together to build upon a rich legacy, and to position us for a successful future for the sake of our students, faculty, staff and friends, and the community and state we serve.”
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By Marsha Friedman
Wilson will succeed Allan Gilmour, who has agreed to serve as president until Wilson takes office. Gilmour joined the university as interim president in August 2010 and was elected president by the board in January 2011.
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What’s the return on investment, the ROI, for putting that kind of time into social media? Actually, it’s called the RON — the “return on networking.”
And for me, it’s huge.
I’ve been on Facebook for five years. I also have Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn accounts, among others. All totaled, I’m now approaching 100,000 friends, followers and connections. Those followers expose my name and message to their audiences every time they “like” one of my posts or share one of my links. Recently, someone re-tweeted something I’d shared on Twitter. He had 130,000 followers! That’s a potential audience of 130,000 people I likely would have never reached otherwise.
Talk about exposure!
Who knows how many of those people may someday become my clients? Who cares? I’ll still consider the exposure a good return on networking. Here’s why. The RON of social media isn’t always tangible, not immediately, any-
way. By establishing a continued presence online through regularly sharing content of use to my followers, I’m building my platform and my reputation as an expert. That grows in surprising ways, and it lives in surprising places.
A recent case in point: Late last year, I got a call from a prominent New York City hair stylist, the director of a salon in one of that city’s premier department stores. He wanted to talk about some publicity needs and what my company could do to help him. When I asked how he got my name, he explained he’d written some books over the years with a co-author, and she’d heard me at a speaking engagement. Well, that made sense. Speaking at conferences is still a great way to get your name out while also building credibility. But the next thing he said came as a big surprise. “So, then I contacted the corporate office (of the department store chain) and asked what PR agency they would recommend.” And they recommended me and my company! I don’t know a soul in the corporate offices of that high-end retail chain. I can only guess they learned of me through social media. Just being on Twitter or Google+ isn’t enough, of course. You have to make a diligent effort to regularly post content that people find valuable, including links to informative articles, tips relevant to your topic, and/or informed insights on topics in the news. You also have to “be a human,” as our lead social media strategist, Jeni Hinojosa, likes to say.
She and our other social media producers encourage clients to send photos when they go on vacation, celebrate milestones or engage in hobbies. Posting those photos with a comment adds a personal touch that allows followers to connect on a more emotional level. Our social media producers also make sure clients’ personalities shine in their posts, showing their sense of humor and letting followers in on the other things they care about. Interaction is equally important. Strive to respond to every comment or question posted on your networking sites. Interacting is engaging, and people who are engaged tend to be happy followers. The more you take part in conversations via comments and responses, the more lively and visible your presence becomes. The RON includes increased traffic to your website, increased trust in your brand and what you’re selling, and greater word of mouth than you could ever hope for by attending a cocktail party or even a speaking engagement.
About Marsha Friedman
Marsha Friedman is a 23-year veteran of the public relations industry. She is the CEO of EMSI Public Relations (www. emsincorporated.com), a national firm that provides PR strategy and publicity services to corporations, entertainers, authors and professional firms. She is the author of “Celebritize Yourself” and can be heard weekly on her blog talk radio show, “EMSI’s PR Insider,” every Thursday at 3 p.m. EST. Follow her on Twitter: @ marshafriedman.
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Reflections By Steve Holsey
Like father, like daughter When it was learned that Kori Withers, daughter of the great singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Bill Withers, had stepped into the entertainment industry as a singer/ guitarist, on occasion performing with her dad, it came as no real surprise. That happens often in the music industry and in Hollywood as well. Booker T. Jones, of the legendary Memphis band Booker T. & the MG’s, has a new album titled “Sound the Alarm.” One of the selections, “Watch You Sleeping,” features Kori Withers as guest vocalist.
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“When I came to California, Kori’s dad was the first person I produced,” said Jones. “Kori is very expressive and she’s a beautiful singer.” There is no similarity in sound or style between Kori Withers and her father. However, she does sound somewhat like jazzy pop singer Norah Jones. BASED ON the scorching lyrics from her song “Dirty Laundry,” Kelly Rowland was at one time in one of the most poisonous relationships of all time. Often using language you would not expect from her, Rowland really lays it on the line. Evidently, it was cathartic. “Forget the records, off the record I was going Kelly Rowland through some b-------,” sings Rowland. She says she was “soaked in tears for years,” and on one occasion her sister (a reference to Beyoncé) strongly advised her to leave, and at the time Rowland was “on the kitchen floor (and) he took the keys.”
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immie Horne One of Detroit’s precious jewels
By Steve Holsey When Detroit’s own Kim mie Horne was contacted about doing this story, she was in the midst of an extensive tour in Japan, one of the many places where she is an ongoing popular attraction.
Good for her, but it’s hard to understand why someone as smart and accomplished as the former Destiny’s Child member would get involved with someone like that in the first place. There must have been signs. SORRY TO hear about the passing of Marvin Junior, the big-voiced lead singer of the legendary Dells. He was (and still is) one of the greatest pure soul singers of all time. The real deal. Not once did he soften his delivery for the sake of having more pop appeal. Junior was to be accepted as he was. Among the Dells’ monumental hits are “Oh Marvin Junior What a Night,” “Stay in My Corner,” “The Love We Had (Stays on My Mind), “ “Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation,” “I Can Sing a Rainbow/Love is Blue” and the less remembered but just as great “I Miss You.” Their last big hit was “A Heart is a House for Love” from the 1991 film “The Five Heartbeats.” Marvin Junior had a huge influence on Teddy Pendergrass. THE LINE from the classic Billie Holiday song “God Bless the Child” goes, “Them that’s got shall get.” With regard to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, it could be altered to “Them that’s got shall pay high rent.” The super couple pays $400,000 a month for the place they Beyoncé and Jay-Z. rent in New York (the Hamptons). Even for the super rich that seems excessive. But then again, that might seem like $400 to them compared to what the average person makes. Beyoncé, by the way, is a big fan of the late, great Donny Hathaway. Young artists like Justin Bieber and fairly young artists like Nicki Minaj sometimes talk about having “paid dues.” But veteran songstress Darlene Love doesn’t want to hear it.
She expressed herself with great passion:
“These young performers saying they paid their dues! Justin Bieber, that’s the one that got me! Do they even know how to spell
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Rowland says she was “trapped in his house” and was lying to everybody, including her mother. But now the singer, whose album, “Talking a Good Game,” will be released within days, says she has her “s--down pat.”
Horne who, by the way, is related to the legendary, iconic Lena Horne (on her father’s side of the family), had essentially been an R&B singer although she was versatile and often there were strong jazz elements. But not long ago she suddenly transformed into a jazz chanteuse. The album was titled “Loving This Jazz,” and here was Kimmie Horne effectively delivering jazz and pop gems such as “It’s All Right With Me,” “A Foggy Day in London Town,” “Lullaby of Birdland” and “Let’s Fall in Love.” “I ABSOLUTELY love singing jazz,” Horne said. “When I was younger, I wanted to work with some of Detroit’s hottest
musicians and performers, like Earl Klugh, Norma Jean Bell, David Myles, Ralphe Armstrong and Gene Dunlap who were playing many different styles of jazz. “Consequently, I worked closely with each one and it helped me to develop musically and hone my stage presence that started to feel very natural to me.” She continued, “My passion to sing and understanding more in-depth jazz led me to two ‘musical doctors’ of the Detroit jazz scene, Dr. Teddy Harris and Dr. Beans Bowles, whom I studied under.” The fans have ben impressed and have embraced Horne’s jazz transition. However, there is nothing one-dimensional about “The Kimmie Horne Show.” That is not her way. HOW EXTENSIVE has her travel been? Consider this: In addition to performing all over the
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lifestyle Editor’s Note
Over the years I have noticed a significant difference in the way our nation celebrates Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. There are very few Fathers Day brunches held in honor of dads and the greeting card section devotes much less space to the annual holiday. While the fanfare may be less, the work of a father is important and meaningful. A father listens more than he talks. He lets you make mistakes. He allowed you to fall from your first two-wheeler without having a heart attack. He calmly read a newspaper while you were (sweating) and trying to parallel park a car for the first time in preparation for your driving test. He’s the man who taught you how to handle adversity, anger, disappointment and success. So this year, pull out all the stops and give the dad in your life a celebration to remember. He has certainly earned it. Happy Father’s Day! Warmest Regards,
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dance companies have not gone before Founded in 1994, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures has created an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement over the past decade-and-a-half. Tickets, which are $30, $40 and $50, are available at the Music Hall box office or Ticketmaster. com Call 313 887- 8501 for more information.
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Shopping for some dads is easy — neckties, gift cards or golf balls are sure to bring a smile to his face. Others want something a lot more creative and unexpected. This year, get your father a gift that creates special memories. Take him fishing, host a family barbecue featuring his favorite grilled fare or let him rock out with his favorite guitarist. No matter what type of dad you have, here are a few great gift ideas sure to make this Father’s Day one to remember. Catch Some Memories with Dad A rod and reel, some bait, a cooler of snacks and sandwiches, fishing licenses and his favorite fishing buddy; all these together make for a perfect Father’s Day gift. Spoil dad with a day on the open water with no distractions. He’ll be glad you opted for tackle instead of the tie. For more details on how to purchase fishing licenses, supplies you will need, where the fish are biting, and how to hook ’em, visit www.takemefishing.org. Grill Up Some Good Times An icy beverage, the sun beating down and the smoky smell of a sizzling cut of meat — these are a few dads’ favorite things. If Dad is a novice to the grill, open up a new culinary world to him this Father’s Day with the gift of a new grill. Is he already a seasoned master of the flame? Think about upgrading his old rig for one that’s shiny and new. It’s a gift Dad will enjoy using all year long. Gifts that Sizzle For the man who has everything, give Dad the gift that brings the whole family together. With the grilled goodness of Omaha Steaks’ Favorite Gift package, he’ll have everything he needs for an incredible feast — from extra tender filet mignons to bold, beefy top dirloins and savory sides. Not only will he love the incredible fare, he’ll also love the extra family time. Remember, a well-fed dad is a happy dad. For information, visit www. omahasteaks.com. Tech Savvy Daddy A tech dad is easy to spot. He texts and browses with the latest smartphone, keeps his computer running smoothly with all the latest software updates and won’t be caught dead watching “Game of Thrones” on anything less than the best-reviewed HDTV and programming device. It can be difficult to buy gifts for a tech dad, as he often buys tech gadgets before you get the chance. This year get him a gift that feeds his tech addiction and works in tandem with one of his many toys. We suggest the Olloclip 3-in-1 lens. This unique gadget is a fisheye lens, macro lens and a wide-angle lens all rolled into one. The Olloclip simply clips on to Dad’s iPhone 4 or 4S.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Liberation Film Series presents a free screening of “Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin,” followed by the discussion, “True Black History Refutes White Supremacy,” with Professor James Small and Blanks Branick, in the museum’s General Motors Theater on Saturday, June 15, 2-6 p.m. “Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin” is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2011 documentary about the untold history of people of African and aboriginal descent.
Released in December, 2012, “Hidden Colors 2” features such presenters as author Dr. Claud Anderson, Dr. Umar A. Johnson, KRS-One, “The New Jim Crow” author Michelle Alexander, director Tariq Nasheed, rofessor of Black history James Small, researcher and early
Artistic directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson’s lifelong appreciation for the artistic and aesthetic appeal of multiculturalism forms the cornerstone of Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s singular approach to reinventing dance.
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Liberation Film Series presents ‘Hidden Colors 2’ screening and discussion
This installment of “Hidden Colors” goes into topics such as the global African presence, the science of melanin, the truth about the prison industrial complex, how thriving Black economic communities were undermined in America, the hidden truth about Native Americans and much more.
Practically a resident company for the Music Hall, Complexions once again comes to Detroit’s longest running performance arts venue for one night only, Saturday, June 22, along with a Summer Dance Intensive produced by Wayne State University.
With their annual stop in Detroit has had them doing innovative choreography to music one would not consider “classical ballet” fare. The music of the White Stripes, Rolling Stones and U2 have all been interpreted by Complexions in their half-dozen appearances at Music Hall which has thrilled and inspired Detroit audiences with a blend of innovation and the element of surprise as Complexions Contemporary Ballet goes where most contemporary
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global Black presence scholar Runoko Rashidi, Ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) scholar Tony Browder, Dr. Booker T. Coleman, and Dr. Phil Valentine. “Hidden Colors 2” follows last year’s “Hidden Colors: The Untold History of People of Aboriginal, Moor, and African Descent.” “Hidden Colors 2” is directed by New York Times bestselling author and film producer Tariq Nasheed.
About the Liberation Film Series
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History’s Liberation Film Series: 2012-2013 Season, titled “An Exploration in Youth-focused Intergenerational Conversations,” educates youth, and others, about the real world and the Black people — many unknown — who struggled, globally, to make it things better. This series offers the regional community a refreshingly new opportunity to experience a season of culturally important, conscious enlightening and engaging films. To encourage literacy, a bibliography, supplemental reading materials and useful links for each film will be accessible on the museum’s website and the speaker’s books and related texts available at the venue.
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BEYONCE, The Palace of Auburn Hills, July 20. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.
22. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. HERBIE HANCOCK, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Oct. 10. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.
JUSTIN BIEBER, Joe Louis Arena, July 28. Tickets at Joe Louis box office and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800.745.3000. CHENE PARK: Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, June 18; Patti Austin, Althea Rene, June 12; Tamia, Eric Robeson, Bilal, June 19; Summer Jamz, June 22; B-52’s, Go-Gos, June 25; David Sanborn, Bob James, June 26; War, Three Dog Night, June 27; Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia, June 28; Spyro Gyra, Swing Out Sister, July 3; Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Howard Hewett, July 6; Ultimate White Party, July 7; Jonathan Butler, Sheila E., Alan Trotman, July 10; Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Rachelle Ferrell, July 13; SOS Band, Rose Royce, July 17; Brian Culbertson, Kimmie Horne, July 24; Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank, July 28; Rahsaan Patterson, Kindred & the Family Soul, July 31; D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Aug. 4; Will Downing, Maurissa Rose, Aug. 7; Ramsey Lewis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aug. 14; Toni Braxton, Aug. 17; Sergio Mendes, Aug. 21; Michael McDonald, Toto, Aug. 25. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. Visit www. cheneparkdetroit.com. BILL COSBY, Orchestra Hall, June 29, two shows, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. For tickets, visit dso.org or call 313.576.5111. DETROIT PARADISE Valley
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SHARON JONES & the DapKings, Meadow Brook Music Festival, June 29. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. KID ROCK, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Aug. 9-19. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.
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LAUGH FESTIVAL, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Aug. 3, featuring Adele Givens, Tony Roberts, AJ Jamal, Lavelle Crawford and Jo Clair. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. LIL WAYNE, Joe Louis Arena, Aug. 9. Tickets at Joe Louis box office and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800.745.3000.
Wynton Marsalis Music Festival, featuring Ronnie Laws and Tom Browne, Paradise Valley Park (formerly Harmonie Park), July 19-21. For more information, visit DPVMFestival.com or call 1.800.794.7503.
LL COOL J, DJ Z-Trip, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, De La Soul, DTE Energy Music Theatre, June 26. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.
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United States (including Las Vegas), she has entertained audiences in, among other places, Mexico, Jamaica, Toronto, Venezuela, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Montreal and, of course, Japan.
“She was a great teacher who was extremely honest and spoke highly of horn players that I should listen to. The key is to make the songs your own.” Horne also greatly admires Sarah Vaughan, Phyllis Hyman, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Marian Anderson. “These five ladies exude vocal richness, clarity in telling a story through warm, beautiful, heartfelt tones and impeccable phrasing that still leaves me breathless,” said Horne. SINCE SHE is from Detroit, it is natural to wonder if Horne had ever envisioned herself as a Motown artist, carrying on the traditions of the great ladies of the iconic record company. “Yes, I have imagined it,” she said. “I have even incorporated certain routines with matching attire and gloves with my three background singers to pay homage to the female groups of Motown. “I’ve established really
brother asked me to record some background vocals with him in the studio. After we completed the session, Motown producer and songwriter Henry (“Hank”) Cosby asked me to sing lead on one of his original songs.
good relationships with Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Martha Reeves of the Vandellas, and I had the pleasure of performing with Stevie Wonder several times. “The Motown era has had a huge impact in my life. From the smooth choreographed moves, stylish costumes and ladylike personas, influenced by Maxine Powell (who was in charge of Motown’s finishing school, part of Motown's grooming department) who I consider a good friend, the Motown artists set the standard on how to be a polished performer.” SPEAKING OF performing, does Kimmie Horne ever get nervous before going on stage? “I still get a little nervous at times,” she said. “However, I remind myself how blessed I am to still do what I love to do, and that I hope the audience enjoys themselves as much as I am going to enjoy performing for them…It’s show time!” So when and how did it all begin? “I started singing professionally at the age of 19,” Horne said. “My
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White soul singer Robin Thicke who, like Justin Timberlake, is very much accepted by the Black community, sometimes uses the often troubled Marvin Gaye’s recordings as a form of therapy. “When I’m at my lowest, it’s good to know that one of the best singers ever had his own demons,” Thicke said. BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that Eric Benét, his sister, Lisa, and a cousin, George Nash Jr., at one time had a band called Benét. They recorded a moderately successful album in 1992. MEMORIES: “Get Down Tonight” (KC & the Sunshine Band), “Special Lady” (Ray, Goodman & Brown), “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” (Major Harris), “Since I Fell For You” (Lenny Welch),
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JAY-Z, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, Ford Field, Aug. 6. Tickets sold at Ford Field box office and and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.
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“Betty Carter (another famous jazz singer from Detroit) was my inspiration to get into jazz,” said Horne. “She encouraged me to know what the song’s story is and approach it as if it were mine. She came to several of my shows.
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“I remember having a joyous musical awakening when we all listened back to the final vocals. My first studio recording experience lit up my heart with a new yet familiar passion. It was all the validation I needed.” BEFORE TOO long she found herself on a plane to the Orient. “I went to Japan as lead vocalist with Quazar for three months, and the rest is history. I was determined to create a national and international profile, so I performed everywhere,” she said. Kimmie Horne, who graduated from Redford High School and majored in journalism at Ferris State University, is currently gearing up for a series of performances in metro Detroit, including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Chene Park and the Southfield Jazz Festival.
JILL SCOTT, Fox Theatre, July 12. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. STEELY DAN, Fox Theatre, July 27. Fox Theatre, May 4. Tickets sold at all Ticketmaster locations and the Fox Theatre box office. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.
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We had one more question for the busy songstress: What are your goals at this point? She responded, “To win a Grammy with my original music. To continue to sing and tell my story, through my performances, to millions of people around the world.”
“Human Nature” (Michael Jackson), “Engine Number 9” (Wilson Pickett), “The ‘In’ Crowd” (Dobie Gray), “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle” (Deniece Williams), “Right Place, Wrong Time” (Dr. John), “When Love Calls” (Atlantic Starr). BLESSINGS to Gary L. Craig, Alex Alexander, Robert Brown, Fannie Tyler, Cecelia Stevenson, Shirley Jones, Millie Scott, Kevin McCord, Barrett Strong and Charlene Uresy. WORDS OF THE WEEK, from Sidney Poitier: “I never had an occasion to question color. I only see myself as what I am, a human being.” Let the music play!
Steve Holsey can be reached at Svh517@aol.com and PO Box 02843, Detroit, MI 48202.
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Rev. Sister Nancy Traylor
As the Christian church was celebrating the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus, our Lord in heaven, Rev. Sister Nancy Traylor left this world to return to the Father. Sister Nancy, a member of the Sisters, Home Visitors of Mary, was born and grew up on the east side of Detroit. She answered the call of Christ that she felt deep in her heart to dedicate her life to Him in service to His people. She owned and loved her Black American heritage and committed her ministry to imparting the love of God, love of the Catholic faith and love of one’s self to the people with whom she ministered and within the city of Detroit. She ministered in many vacation Bible schools on the east and west sides and at St. Cecilia Catholic Parish School where she taught the Montessori Preschool, as well as in Port Huron and in Flint. She sponsored and conducted numerous programs in the Norman Dukette Pastoral Center which she cofounded to help form Black Catholic leaders. Sister Nancy was proud of her Black Catholic heritage and made strenuous effort to learn and impart that knowledge wherever she could. She was the second Black woman to enter into the convent of the Sisters, Home Visitors of Mary, a religious congregation of Catholic nuns founded in Detroit in 1949 for the specific purpose of reaching out to African Americans to invite and incorporate them into the church. Through the facilitation of the Sisters Home Visitors of Mary congregation, Sister Nancy became one of the founding members of the National Black Catholic Sisters Conference, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Sister Nancy visited Nigeria to give support to the fledging foundation of the Sisters, Home Visitors of Mary in Abuja. Two sisters of the congregation were missioned there in 2001 at the invitation of now John Cardinal Oniayekan, Archbishop of Abuja. From the two, the congregation now numbers 20 professed sisters. They are in the process of building a formation center for the training of their novices and for laity and religious desiring to grow in their faith knowledge for responsible roles in the church. As the formation center is a big project, the sisters need assistance to complete the project to enable them to receive other candidates aspiring to join. You can help by making contributions payable to the Sisters, Home Visitors of Mary in honor of Sister Nancy Traylor at 121 East Boston Blvd., Detroit MI 48202 and/or by attending the gala event, an annual fundraiser for the Sisters in Nigeria. This event is scheduled for October 13, 2013, at the Shriners Silver Gardens, Southfield. For more information, please call 313.869.2160 or e-mail homevisitors@att.net.
Delbert Sanders Delbert Sanders was born on June 8, 1931, in Demopolis, Alabama. Following a brief illness, the Lord called him home to rest on June 3, 2013. After joining the U.S. Army, he saw active combat during the Korean War and served in the Army Reserves. Mr. Sanders attended the University of Akron where he received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education. After relocating to Detroit, he taught in the Detroit Public Schools, worked as an adjunct instructor and Marygrove College and pursued Doctoral Studies at the University of Michigan. He worked as an assistant principal, principal, director of special projects, and retired as a Title 1 budget administrator for DPS in 2002. He was instrumental in the development of special programs that benefited young people in the community. Mr. Sanders was an active member of the National Association of Black School Educators and was initiated into the Wayne State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, a professional fraternity in education. He was a parishioner at Gesu Catholic Church, served on the Gesu School Board, and was a beloved friend of the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church family. Delbert Sanders is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Sandra, and his loving sister, Johnnie Snowden. His nine children were his pride and joy: Marilyn, Calvin (Kathy), Bennett, Rowland (Deborah), Delbert (Stella), Deborah, Maurice (April), Daniel and his baby, DeAnna. He was the proud grandfather of 12 and was a cherished uncle, cousin, friend and colleague and will be remembered for many things, including his love of family gatherings, good music and sports. Funeral services were held on June 8, 2013, in Akron, Ohio, his final resting place. There will be a memorial service on June 14, 6 p.m., at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 21150 Moross Road, in Detroit.
Larry O’Neil Page Services for Larry O’Neil Page were held Monday, May 7, at Ecc’lesia Christian Ministries with Pastor Lannett Mayberry Jr. officiating. Mr. Page, a Chrysler Corp. retiree, died Monday, April 30, at the age of 62. Born July 12, 1950, in Detroit. he confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. He later served on the Trustee Board at Ecc’lesia Ministries. Mr. Page retired from Chrysler in 1990 after a 33-year employment. A man who loved to drive, travel and watch sports, he was fondly called “Fish,” “Heavy Game,” “Bubba,” “Larry O” and “Sugar Bear,” his CB radio handle when he traveled in gold Lincoln. His survivors include his daughter, Derocha; sister, Sheila; brother, Stanley Jr.; grandchildren, Felisiha and Sherard; great-grandchildren, Devon and Aaron Jr., and many other relatives. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by Swanson Funeral Home Inc.
Cornealious Ridgeway A celebration of the life of Cornealious Ridgeway was held Tuesday, April 30, at Messiah Baptist Church with Pastor Orville K. Littlejohn officiating. Mrs. Ridgeway, an award-winning member of the Messiah Church Music Ministry, passed away Tuesday, April 23, at the age of 84. Born Cornealious Peoples Sept. 22, 1928, in Atmore, Ala., she joined church at an early age. She graduated from Escambia County Training School and moved to St.Louis where she later married Clarence Ridgeway and they had two children. In 1955 the family relocated to Detroit and united with Messiah Baptist. In 2006 Mrs. Ridgeway received an appreciation award in recognition of her 50-year service to Messiah’s Music Ministry. She worked in an Adult Foster Care System until 1989, the same year she became a widow upon Mr. Ridgeway’s death. Mrs. Ridgeway is survived by her children, Patricia and Frederick; five grandchildren, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, Jessie; five sisters, Susie, Hattie, Minnie, Geneva and Ada, and many other relatives. Burial was at Westlawn Cemetery. Handling arrangements was the Swanson Funeral Home Inc.
Eva Haney A service in memory of centenarian Eva Haney was held Thursday, April 18, at Gesu Catholic Church. Officiating was Fr. Robert Scullen. Mrs. Haney, a licensed beautician who formerly owned her own shop, passed away Saturday, April 13, after a life spanning 100 years and 10 months. Born Eva Borders June 25, 1912, Macon, Miss., attended the public schools and graduated at the top of her high school class. She completed a cosmetology course and operated her beauty shop for many years. She later served as a foster grandpar3nt at Mt. Carmel Hospital. In 1937 she married Samuel Dqn Haney and they had one son. “GG,” as she was affectionately known, also adopted Prince Edward Holiday and his wife, Marsha, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her son, James, and daughter-in-law, Tess, Mrs. Haney is survived by two nieces, Brenda Borders and Cheryl Anderson; seven grandchildren, Fawn, Kristie, Lisa, James Jr., Karen, Nicole and Morgan, and 15 gteat-grandchildren, Brianna, Scott. Bianca, Jordan, Teara, Taylor, Jocelyn, Sydney, Kevin, Joshua, Yasmin, Layla, Kyle, Niki and Dahlia. Final arrangements were by Swanson Funeral Home Inc.
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seasons. He led the team to the playoffs in 2008, marking the club’s first postseason appearance in three years. The 76ers were 12 games under .500 in early February that season and improved to 21-7 the remainder of the year to clinch a playoff berth. Cheeks owns a career record of 284-286 (.498) in 570 games as an NBA head coach.
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2013 Men of Excellence awardees
The 2013 Men of Excellence
Bill Proctor and General Holiefield
Donell Miles and Lester Bryant
Leigh and Lane Coleman
Kiana and David Barfield
Katherina and David Johnson
Elizabeth and George Ross, PhD
Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed and O’Niel Swanson
Barika and Jonathan Quarles
Bill Perkins and Cynthia Batch-Perkins
Kim Trent, Jackson and Ken Coleman
Kim Coles
Michelle and Orlando Woods
Kirk Lewis, First Lady Yvette Bing, Mayor Dave Bing, and Robert Warfield
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