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Herbert Hill, Detroit real estate pioneer, dies Herbert Hill entered into real estate while teaching full time at a pivotal period during the Civil Rights Movement.

He began his career at Penn Realty in 1957 and later worked for Benjamin Rich Realty. Herbert quickly became a trailblazer in the industry using the Fair Housing Act of 1968 to chalHerbert Hill lenge the climate of racial discrimination practices.

During Detroit’s “white flight” his speech training became an advantage in working with white families that were moving to the suburbs while providing opportunity of home ownership to African American families, many of which had migrated from the South.

In 1972 he established, Herbert J. Hill Realty Real Estate Masters, one of Detroit’s first and largest African American real estate companies.

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WHAT’S INSIDE A just and equitable society (B-4) Public Allies operates an AmeriCorps program in 23 communities nationwide and partners with hundreds of grassroots organizations each year.

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By Bob Berg The following remarks are taken from the transcript of remarks made by Bob Berg on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the official “Observance and Portrait Dedication of Mayor Coleman A. Young.” Berg, now a partner with Berg Muirhead & Associates, served as Mayor Young’s press secretary from 1983 to 1993.

The event was held on the 13th floor of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center and featured remarks, reflections and remembrances from a wide variety of local luminaries in addition to Berg, including his son, State Sen. Coleman A. Young II, Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Stephen Henderson, who served as master of ceremonies, Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, Coleman A. Young Foundation President Marvin Beatty and others.

All the remarks were well-received and welcomed, but it was those delivered by Berg that seemed to capture the significance of the occasion more than any others. It was the following comments which let me know that on the day of Thanksgiving, which takes place just three days before the 18th anniversary of Young’s death on Nov. 29 1997, perhaps now, following this long overdue recognition of Detroit’s first black mayor — and one of its greatest — the city should give thanks for all that he meant to this town that he loved so much.

Keith A. Owens Senior Editor It is a measure of the unique impact of Coleman Alexander Young’s life that so many of us are here this evening, 22 years after he left office and 18 years after his passing, commemorating his legacy.

His approach to life can be summarized by George Bernard Shaw’s famous quotation, “You see things, and you say ‘Why?’ I see things that never were, and I say ‘Why not?’” Time and again throughout his life, he saw things that never were and said “Why not?” And then he acted.

Coleman Young was a man of vision. He was brilliant … he was tenacious … he was creative … and he had a tremendous will that enabled him to succeed time and again facing challenges that others saw as impossible. When he entered a room, he took control just by his presence. He had a great sense of humor. He was eminently quotable.

He also had a fundamental sense of justice that guided him throughout his life. He was devoted to public service in the very best sense of what that means.

He was a very loyal ally and a very formidable opponent. He came from the old school that

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Monica Morgan photo From left: Derrick Sanders, Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority (DWJBA) commissioner; Tiffany Curry, and Coleman A. Young Foundation trustee and Mayor Young’s niece; Stephen Henderson, master of ceremonies, Detroit Free Press Editorial Page editor and Coleman A. Young Foundation trustee; Juliette Okotie-Eboh, senior vice president, MGM Grand Detroit, Cobo Center Art Committee, assistant secretary, Coleman A. Young Foundation; Patricia Cole, Commission chair, DWJBA; Marvin Beatty, president, CAY Foundation, Charlie Beckham, group executive, Mayor’s Office; and Bob Berg, press secretary for Mayor Young, 1983-1993, and partner, Berg Muirhead & Assciates.

Sisters Michelle and Donna Lewis are among the latest African American business owners to open in the Madison building in downtown Detroit. Painting With A Twist immediately found its niche and continues to grow.

They don’t come any better (Page D-1) Denzel Washington will receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards, January. The twotime Oscar winner seems incapable of giving a bad performance

Six prominent black families to be recognized at Legacy in Motion Newsmaker’s Gala The Michigan Chronicle has announced that six prominent philanthropic African American families will receive the Community Spirit Award at its annual Legacy in Motion Newsmaker’s Gala to be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Garden Theater, Detroit.

Dubbed the Wright Six, each family donated $100,000 to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in honor of the museum’s historic 50th anniversary.

Collectively they donated $600,000, contributing to the nearly $2 million raised overall.

The Wright Six Community Spirit Award honorees include (from left): Prestige Automotive: Gregory and Jacki Jackson Bridgewater Interiors: Ronald Hall Jr. and Ann Hall (wife not

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Department looks to survey residents to develop county health profile The Macomb County Health Department will conduct a countywide phone survey of approximately 1,200 households over the next two months to develop a health profile of Macomb County residents.

Household members will be interviewed about a variety of factors that influence health behaviors and health status. The information will be incorporated into an overall community health assessment that will assist the department and community partners in developing a countywide Health Improvement Plan.

The final survey report will be available to healthcare providers, researchers, professional associations and the public. Results from previous periodic surveys are available at http://health.macombgov.org/Health-Programs-BRFS-HealthStat.

The 2015 Macomb County Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, to be conducted during November and December, with assistance from Michigan State University, will examine behavioral issues such as exercise, smoking and nutrition, and preventive activities such as immunization and cancer screening rates. All information is strictly confidential and anonymous.

“Participation in the survey is voluntary, but we urge Macomb County residents who receive a call to help us identify priority health issues by taking some time to answer the questions,” said Bill Ridella, Health Department director. “If you are unable to complete the survey at the time you are called, you can set up an appointment for a more convenient time. This survey is important to assure that comprehensive services are available to meet the essential needs of all residents who strive to be healthy in Macomb County.”

For more information, call the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5699.

MSU Extension to offer holiday plant care class Macomb County’s MSU Extension (MSUE) is presenting “Holiday Greenery,” a class covering favorite holiday plants, their care and what to bear in mind when decorating with different types of holiday greenery.

The class will include the opportunity to utilize a winter pot for indoor or outdoor decoration. Participants should bring a pot or basket up to 12 inches in diameter with weight at the bottom to prevent tipping (i.e. soil or stone to within 6 inches of the top of the container). Greenery and accent materials will be provided.

The class will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the MSUE office, 21885 Dunham Road (entrance E), Clinton Township, 48036. The cost is $20, and advance registration is required by Nov. 30. For more information or to register, call (586) 469-6440.

Brenda L. Lawrence; Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson; Sheila Sky Kasselman, Founder, Sky Foundation; Patricia Garrett, President, National Congress of Black Women-Oakland and Torri Mathes, Communications Consultant, Writer and Videographer.

The Glass Ceiling Award was presented by Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson to Congresswoman Lawrence. The Glass Ceiling Award is given to a professional woman who personifies key attributes of leadership: strength, intelligence and grace. The award was designed

by Center for Creative Studies student, Rebecca Silverman.

Close to 100 women attended the event which featured such noted panelists as Shelia Sky Kasselman, founder of the Sky Foundation; Dean Denise Langford Morris, Oakland County Sixth Circuit Court Judge, and Denise Asker president of Asker Consulting, LLC. Each shared valuable insight and advice to participants about an array of issues during the Business Protocol for Success: A Unique Training Program for Women. The event was facilitated by JADE Strategies President Joscelyn Davis.

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WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1961 E. Lafayette, Detroit MI, is once again offering workshops for the High School Placement Test for students applying for admission into Cass, King or Renaissance High Schools. These workshops will be offered on selected Saturdays in November & December for $30.00/ student. Parents may register their child by calling

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This is our 10th year offering these workshops.

Harold Ellis, former DPS Administrator

Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) brings educational programs to residents, empowering them to improve their lives and community. County-based MSUE staff, in concert with on-campus faculty members, serves residents with programming focused on agriculture, natural resources, children, youth, families, community and economic development.

Oakland Women’s Alliance for Oakland County honors Rep. Brenda Lawrence with Glass Ceiling Award The Women’s Alliance for Oakland County honored Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence with the Glass Ceiling Award at the Business Protocol for Success event, held at the Auburn Hills Marriott Centerpoint in Pontiac.

Congresswoman Lawrence is surrounded by Women’s Alliance members and panelists after receiving her award. Pictured left to right in the back row: Denise Asker, President, Asker Consulting, LLC; the Honorable Denise Langford Morris, Oakland County Sixth Circuit Court Judge and Dean; Tina Abbate-Marzolf, President and CEO, Area Agency on Aging 1-B; and Joscelyn Davis, President and Chief Strategist, JADE Strategies, Inc. Pictured left to right in the front row: Dr. Jacqueline Shadko, Vice Chancellor, Oakland Community College; first Glass-Ceiling Award Honoree Congresswoman

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Between his world and us — being a black woman in a man’s world

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Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest book, “Between This World and Me,” confronts the issue of what it means to be black in America and navigating through life in a country that has never fully accepted the true humanity of its black citizens.

In the book, a missive to his teenage son, Coates talks about what it meant to be a young black man in Baltimore seeing other young men whose only way to claim any sense of power in a country Ta-Nehisi Coates where merely having black skin and kinky hair is seen as “other” or less than, was through the bravado gained in the streets.

While his son is growing up in a much different world, it is a world that is confronted by the same reality: He is black in America and this country, even with a black president, has struggled to respect our rights, the most basic rights endowed to men — rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The Atlantic hosted a Race and Justice Summit in Washington, D.C. recently. During a oneon-one interview between Coates and NPR’s Michelle Norris regarding “the talk” that black parents often have to give their children to protect them from the realities of our world, he asked if she had to have different talks with her son and daughter. It’s a question that we don’t ask often enough. What is it to be black and a woman in this country that values neither?

typically old, white ones. Corporate America is dominated by men, typically old, white ones.

The media industry is dominated by men, typically old, white ones.

Clearly there is a pattern here and the list drags on and on.

Women and girls are marginalized or sexualized. But black women are also racialized. They are often confronted with issues of power and control in addition to structural and blatant racism. Black women and girls face obstacles at higher rates than other women and girls. From the classroom where black girls are six times more likely to be suspended or expelled than their white counterparts, to the workforce where black women still only make 64 cents to every dollar made by their white, male counterparts and face an almost 10 percent unemployment rate, to the ballot box where they are the most likely to be overlooked in policy decisions, despite their high turnout.

Then, there’s the general protection of black women’s bodies. Black women are murdered by men at a rate more than two and a half times higher than white women and experience intimate partner violence at a rate 35 percent higher than that of white women. Even more staggering is that 40 percent of black women report coercive sexual contact by age 18 and the number is believed to be higher.

According to a U.S. Department of Justice report,

80 percent of college students who are raped never report the crime and black victims report at lower rates than white victims. While many people are familiar with the name Sandra Bland, they are less familiar with the four other women who died in police custody in the same month. Black females are more likely to be imprisoned than women of all races, with one in 18 black women likely to serve time.

For black women, it’s not just about learning to live in a country that doesn’t accept your humanity.

It is also understanding that at any moment, you may become a punching bag or a blow-up doll for someone’s maniacal frustrations or sexual fantasies. You have to protect your body from the people who want to use it to inflict pain and those who want to use it for personal pleasure.

This is a man’s world and as mlack women, we must resist the thrusting between his world and us.

Janaye Ingram is the national executive director of National Action Network (NAN) and oversees NAN’s action agenda and legislative advocacy work.

James Brown said it: “This is a man’s world.”

What he said after gives us comfort, but let’s reflect on the part we like to gloss over: “This is a man’s world.” Congress is dominated by men,

ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Summit draws hundreds working for change

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neighbors,” he said. “I’m more and more stunned by the number of people who come here and say, ‘We thought all this racial stuff was behind us.’ We try to create conversation and dialog.”

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“Working together, the ants eat the elephant.”

That African proverb set the tone at ARISE Detroit’s sixth annual Neighborhoods Rising Summit on Nov. 7 at Wayne County Community College District’s downtown campus. More than 300 people came to network and learn about resources and funding opportunities that can help them improve their communities.

Policy also has a role to play, the panelists said.

Speakers from ARISE Detroit!, The Kresge Foundation, Detroit Future City and Black Family Development kicked off the summit. It featured a slew of exhibitors, 50 panelists and 12 workshops on topics including entrepreneurship, overcoming job barriers, Detroit banks, partnerships for neighborhood change and more.

Twardy suggested closing the gaps requires commitment from leaders throughout metro Detroit.

“The summit gives neighborhood groups the necessary tools they need to go back into their neighborhoods and make all kinds of improvements,” said Wendy Lewis Jackson, deputy director of The Kresge Foundation. “It’s the one place in the city where block clubs can come talk to experts and access resources. It’s the one place that brings the neighborhood warriors together in one place to learn from each other as well as various programs that support their work.”

While there were plenty of thorny problems to sort out, there was no shortage of inspiration during the Neighborhoods Rising Summit.

ARISE Detroit! Executive Director Luther Keith said he feels momentum building in the city.

“More people care about it. More people are getting involved,” he said. “All these announcements about grants, about resources, they weren’t available six years ago. Now, the funding is getting pushed down into the grassroots groups.”

‘DREAMING ON A WHOLE OTHER LEVEL’ Kim Sherobbi of the Birwood Block Club Association said she was interested to learn that Detroit Future City is launching mini-grants to help residents transform vacant lots. The grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in late February to help with preparation, technical assistance and execution of projects in the spring.

Sherobbi said her block club plans to transform a vacant lot that kids pass on the way to school. Turning it into a focal point of the neighborhood will tell passers-by that people there care, she said.

“I’m a big supporter of ARISE Detroit!

I always meet new people at the summit and, actually, I always gain new ideas,” said Sherobbi, who also serves on the Boggs Center board. “For example, I sat next to a lady and we exchanged info.

She said, you seem to know a lot of people. I said call me up! She was having

“No matter how many buildings Dan Gilbert buys, that’s not going to close the education gap. That’s not going to close the poverty gap,” Foley said, in reference to the billionaire investor behind much of the “New Detroit” boom downtown.

“The subjective assumption of regional policies is there’s a line at Eight Mile: Keep blacks away from whites,” he said. “That’s a policy challenge.”

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trouble getting people to engage in the community.”

Karen Williams of the Bennett Street Block Club also had questions about how to engage her neighbors during the summit’s Neighborhood Organizing/ Planning workshop.

What gives, she asked panelists?

She and others have been knocking on doors and hosting get-togethers since the club formed in June, but, they wanted to have more impact.

“You have folks following you. You have folks watching you. Folks are going to recognize a true leader,” panelist Prophet Cedric Banks from Heart of Jesus Church said. “They are going to come out.”

Panelist Vanessa Peake of the Urban Development Corporation offered context.

“Sometimes people aren’t coming out because people’s spirits are broken,” she said. “You have to be patient.”

Over a lunch of buttered noodles and meatballs in WCCC’s sunny atrium, Williams reflected.

OLD MEETS NEW Laced throughout the summit were discussions of “Old Detroit” and “New Detroit.”

Panelists in the “Old Meets New” workshop addressed the issue head-on.

There has been some controversy over how newcomer Detroiters should interact with longtime residents.

“We are living in an interesting time in Detroit, with a lot of people moving into Detroit without understanding the history,” said Aaron Foley, author of “How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass.”

He cited the paving over Black Bottom, a mostly black neighborhood, to make way for urban renewal projects, including Lafayette Park, in the 1960s.

“People still have that in the back of their minds,” he said. “I don’t want to say history is repeating itself but echoes of the past are getting louder and louder.”

An audience member asked the panelists to address racial tensions.

“We just need to be persistent. We’re doing the footwork, the legwork, the assessment,” she said. “I got a pat on my back and I learned to be diligent.”

“People are reluctant to talk about race — it’s too big,” responded Jordan Twardy, executive director of the Eight Mile Boulevard Association.

First-time summit participant Rev. Rita Monique Henderson of Empowering Through The Word Ministries said she came to see where she fits in. She hopes to create a community organization focused on faith, family and finances.

Neighbors also have urged her to form a block club.

Instead, start small, he suggested. Meet after hours over a beer or a coffee to create safe spaces for those conversations.

“I love the event,” she said. “I’ve had a wonderful time. I have a bunch of resources.. “It has me dreaming on a whole other level.”

Panelist Carl Zerweck III of Rippling Hope said his faith-based blight-removal organization, many of whose volunteers are white out-of-towners, tackles race by creating opportunities for engagement.

“We deal with racial tension just by bringing them here and having them live in a safe place and be exposed to

During her opening comments, keynote speaker Alice Thompson, CEO of Black Family Development, urged the audience to see vacant lots as opportunities instead of eyesores, redefining them as open space waiting to be beautified.

“What do kids see on the way to school? Vacant space or open space?

I’ve reframed that: Detroit is rich in land,” she said. “With open space, we can be creative.”

Thompson urged residents roll up their sleeves and to tap into the Detroit Future City framework and field guide to working with lots.

“You can purchase the vacant lot next to your house and transform vacant space into vibrant open space,” she said.

Thompson laid out a series of steps to help residents get started Among her suggestions: Form a block club; frame a vision for the community and get consensus; develop an action plan with a timeline; develop a community revitalization co-op. Meaning, if Miss Jones needs to have her grass cut, neighbors will do it for her, no questions asked; engage all community residents, including youths. Keep knocking on the doors.

Thompson then shared with the audience the African proverb that motivates her: “Working together, the ants eat the elephant.”

“No matter how big the elephant is in your neighborhood, working together, you can conquer that,” she said. “Your block clubs have power. Your associations have power. Use your power!”

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said all you need to seal a deal is a handshake. If you had his word, you didn’t need the lawyers to come in and nail down the details. His word was good.

Coleman Young was an activist throughout his life. He was arrested and put in an Army stockade in World War II for attempting to integrate an all-white officers club. He was a defiant witness before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the early 1950s and was blacklisted by the FBI for the rest of the decade as a result, experiencing some very lean times. When the National Negro Labor Council that he headed was branded a subversive organization by the federal government, he burned the membership lists rather than turn them over to the feds.

When he won the Democratic primary for the State Constitutional Convention in 1961, the Democratic Party ran a write-in candidate against him in the general election because they viewed him as too radical and dangerous. The Detroit News ran a huge front page story attempting to discredit him because of his activist history.

He won anyway and became a key player in the Constitutional Convention.

— Ernest Brown. One day in the middle of the controversy staffer Bill Ciluffo, who was handling the Joe Louis Arena issue, got a call from Bob Millender, a key political advisor to the mayor. Millender told him a new poll showed the issue was hurting the mayor. Millender was worried it could lose him the election. Bill went in to tell the mayor about the call.

The mayor asked Bill what he thought, whether he thought what they were trying to do was important. Bill answered that yes, he thought it was very important to the future of the city to keep the Red Wings. The mayor paused for a minute, and then said, “F--- the poll.”

Coleman Young was hounded by the FBI all of his adult life.

His file started in 1941, when he was involved in a protest involving the Sojourner Truth housing project in Detroit.

In 1964, when he was running for the State Senate, J. Edgar Hoover sent a memo to President Lyndon Johnson alerting him that someone who the FBI had labeled as a known Communist was about to be elected to the Michigan Legislature.

They stayed on him until he left office as mayor in 1994.

They tapped his phones. They sent in plants with microphones to record his conversations. His income tax was audited every year he was mayor. They never found a thing. If you can have the FBI dogging you every step of the way through your entire adult life and they find nothing, you have to be clean.

When we look at Detroit today, much of the progress we see under way traces its origins to initiatives launched by Coleman Young. And each of those initiatives initially was the object of much scorn and criticism from the media and many other critics. Time and again critics said “that will never work.” Time and again, he made it work.

When he took office, he turned a police department that had been an army of occupation in the black community into a national model of what an urban police department should be.

When he left office, it was integrated from top to bottom and was a partner with the community it served. The CBS television show “48 Hours” came to Detroit in the early 1990s to feature the Detroit Police Department as an example of the very best in modern, progressive urban policing.

The theatre district, the second largest in the country east of the Mississippi, would not exist today if he had not convinced Mike Ilitch to renovate the Fox Theatre and move his corporate headquarters there. At the time that area of Woodward was dark and empty. There was actually talk of demolishing the Fox. Little Caesars had started building a new corporate headquarters in Farmington Hills. But he outlined his vision to Mike Ilitch, and Mike Ilitch came to share that vision and made it a reality.

The GM-Hamtramck Assembly plant and Chrysler Jefferson would not be in Detroit if he had not convinced those corporations to build state-ofthe-art facilities inside Detroit at a time when all the momentum was moving plants and jobs out of Detroit.

To make the GM plant possible, the city, in less than a year, acquired 2,000 pieces of property, relocated 4,000 residents, demolished and cleared 1,300 houses, 16 churches, two schools, a hospital, 114 small businesses and the old Dodge Main Assembly plant and created a site ready to turn over to GM. All in less than 12 months.

And the GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant was built.

Today it is working two shifts with nearly 3,000 workers turning out a variety of GM products, including the Chevy Volt.

If those plants, and the jobs they represent, were not there today, both areas would have experienced an additional 30plus years of the decay and abandonment we see in too

It was an incredible roll of the dice and it worked, reversing the outward momentum of city institutions.

Today, the Red Wings sell out Joe Louis Arena for every game and are building a new spectacular arena in the Midtown area, the Lions are back downtown and the Tigers are drawing 3 million people a year to Comerica Park.

Coleman Young was about empowerment, about assuring everyone operated on an equal footing. That was why he maintained a 50-50 black-white administration from day one all the way to the end.

Dolores Harold, sister of Artis Lane, portrait artist, with Patricia Cole. many areas of the city. And those jobs would be long gone from Detroit.

He started the redevelopment of the riverfront.

He campaigned for mayor in 1973 talking about the need to rebuild the riverfront “from bridge to bridge.” At the time it was a collection of abandoned, dilapidated industrial facilities.

Mayor Young convinced Peter Stroh to move the Stroh Brewing Company headquarters into the abandoned Parke Davis site at the foot of Joseph Campau, to convert one warehouse to a new office complex, and to find a top quality restaurant to locate there.

He convinced the gas company to build the Harbortown complex. Today, Harbortown has a second phase under construction.

He oversaw the creation of Chene Park, St. Aubin Park and Mt. Elliott Park, key links in the redeveloping riverfront.

When Chene Park opened, he immediately decided it was too small and had it enlarged to its current size.

He took the Museum of African American History from Dr. Charles Wright’s basement to a new facility on Frederick Douglass. On the day the facility on Frederick Douglass opened, he leaned to the person sitting next to him on the stage and said, “This place is too small.”

So he spearheaded the construction of today’s museum.

He broke ground for the current museum in August of 1993 even though plans weren’t finalized. He figured if he dug the hole deep enough before he left office they’d have to finish it. He was right.

He was a frugal manager of the city’s finances, cutting the city’s workforce by more than a third as city resources were squeezed. When the city filed for bankruptcy, the Free Press — not always a fan of the mayor’s when he was in office — conducted an exhaustive study of how Detroit went broke.

The headline on the story said “Don’t blame Coleman Young.”

They said “he was an astute money manager who recognized, early on, the challenges the city faced and began slashing staff and spending to address them.” They concluded he was the most fiscally responsible financial manager the city had in the last half of the 20th century.

There are any number of examples of the vision, determination, courage and strength of will that he brought to the job of mayor of Detroit. Here’s one.

One of his greatest achievements was the building of Joe Louis Arena to house the Red Wings. What few remember today is that the Red Wings almost moved to Oakland County. In fact, in the mid 1970s they signed a contract to move to a new facility that was planned adjacent to the Silverdome.

Coleman Young believed it was critical to the city’s future to keep the Red Wings in Detroit. So he started negotiations to keep them downtown, and he started building a new arena. He did this without a team to play in it, without architectural plans to complete it, and without any financing in place to pay for it. He believed that if he started building an arena in Detroit, it would be much harder for the Oakland County developers to finance their arena. And he believed, correctly as it turned out, that with the right deal the Red Wings could be convinced to stay in Detroit.

So he took $5 million in federal public works money and started digging a hole. There was a great deal of controversy at the time. The newspapers and other critics were beating him up pretty badly. How, they wanted to know, can you start building an arena without financing, without architectural plans and without a team to play in it?

This came in 1977 in the middle of his first re-election campaign. At the time he was considered vulnerable.

He was running against a popular president of the City Council

Mayoral appointees — departmental executives and mayoral staff — in the administration prior to Coleman Young were overwhelmingly white — about a 95-5 distribution. So when he took office, some of his supporters said, “It’s our turn.” They wanted it 95-5 the other way.

But he said no. He believed that if the city and the region were going to make it, we had to do it together. So he maintained a 50-50 black-white mix of staff and department heads and deputy directors in his administration for all 20 years. It went so far that when he was out in public with two security people, it was always one black, one white. So don’t ever let anyone tell you Coleman Young hated white people.

Coleman Young touched lives on every point of society’s spectrum. When he was in the hospital during his last stay in 1997, I had a meeting at the Capuchin Center on Mt. Elliott. I pulled up about 11 in the morning and there was a line of people waiting for lunch.

As I walked up I heard someone say, “That’s Coleman’s guy.”

And immediately they left the lunch line and crowded around me, asking how he was doing and saying to let him know they were praying for him. Just the day before, then-President Bill Clinton had called the hospital to see how he was doing. Very few people have touched lives of such a diverse spectrum. At the time it occurred to me that he would be more gratified by the concern of the folks at the Capuchin Center.

For all the passion that he brought to his job, Mayor Young always recognized politics as the art of the possible. He had basic principles he stuck to, but he recognized that to get things done, you have to be able to work with other people.

Gov. William Milliken — a great friend of the mayor — described it this way at the mayor’s funeral: “For all his intensity of purpose and his commitment, he could sense when he’d won as much as possible. This ability to know when it’s time to compromise, time to blend your ideas with those of others, to settle for what you can get and live to fight another

day, is a gift that does not come to all who enter politics. But it separates the giants from the ordinary, the leaders from the fools or the bullies.”

The mayor went into the hospital for what was intended to be a brief stay in August of 1997. He ended up staying four months as his health slowly deteriorated. If you were around then you may remember it turned into an ongoing vigil as he experienced a series of crises that had the media camped out at Sinai Hospital and generated continued headlines and that served to underscore his reputation as a tenacious fighter.

At one point, one of the doctors who was caring for him expressed utter amazement at the fact Coleman Young was still alive.

“What’s going on with him has nothing to do with medicine,” he said. “There is no medical reason he is still alive.

It’s strictly a matter of will.”

It was the same will that opened up city government to all, remade the police department, built the Poletown plant, built Joe Louis Arena, expanded Cobo Hall, managed the city’s finances in very difficult times, started the rebirth of the riverfront, and accomplished so many other breakthroughs throughout his life.

In the following days he remained in a mostly comatose state, but after a few days his family noticed a difference. His cousin, Claud Young, a doctor, said he sensed the mayor was giving signals he was ready to go off life support. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, he was taken off life support. Within 10 minutes he slipped away.

He had conducted his death as he conducted his life — fighting tenaciously, and in the end accepting the best deal he could get.

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pictured) Sid E. Taylor Foundation: Sid E. Taylor Roy and Maureen Roberts The Pickard Family Fund: Vivian Pickard and Dr. William F. Pickard Vinnie Johnson (not pictured) “What these six families were able to do for the Wright Museum is outstanding,” said Hiram E. Jackson, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle. “We wanted to recognize them at the gala to show our appreciation and convey a strong message that we, as African Americans, support our cultural institutions and our community as a whole.”

The Michigan Chronicle Legacy in Motion Newsmaker’s Gala is one of metro Detroit’s premier events that celebrates individuals who have made outstanding community contributions. This year’s theme, “Back to Paradise,” is also the theme for the Michigan Chronicle’s 80th year anniversary.

Eight decades ago, in 1936, the Chronicle was founded in an area of Detroit called Paradise Valley. Next year, 80 years later, the Chronicle will relocate to 1452 Randolph, in the heart of Paradise Valley. This year’s Legacy in Motion Newsmaker’s Gala will formally kick off the2016 year-long 80th Anniversary celebration.

For more information and/ or to purchase tickets, call the 313-963-5522 or visit michiganchronicle.com. Sponsor opportunities are available.

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Leaders of the nation’s major Black churches, from left, the Rev. Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr., the Rev. Dr. Timothy Tee Boddie, the Rev. Jesse V. Bottoms, Jr., the Rev. Brian K. Brown, Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore and Bishop James B. Walker presented over 10,000 pastors’ signatures to Congressional Black Caucus members in support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan. – ir+media photo

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According to caucus members, almost 40 percent of the six million Americans living close to coal-fired power plants are people of color, and they are disproportionately African American.

Pollutants released from those plants have led to high rates of asthma and respiratory issues within nearby communities.

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the nation’s major Black churches — representing nearly 13 million African American members — presented over 10,000 pastors’ signatures to Congressional Black Caucus members in support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan.

The leaders said they are making the effort to push forward the bill, which has a goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent by 2030.

Bishop George Battle, senior bishop of A.M.E. Zion Church; Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr., president of the National Baptist Convention of America, and Rev. Timothy Tee Boddie, general secretary to the Progressive National Baptist Convention of America, were among the 10,000 participating.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland, Berkeley and other northern California cities applauded their effort. ”As faith and community leaders, their commitment to protecting and preserving our fragile planet is greatly needed as we work to address climate change,” Lee said in a statement.

She said the president’s plan and other environmental action must have a positive effect on disadvantaged communities.

“This is truly an issue about justice — environmental justice, economic justice and racial justice. The negative effects of pollution and climate change have disproportionately affected communities of color,” she said.

“As we work to reverse climate change, we must all raise our voices together and ensure that the economic opportunities created by the green econ-

“In their shortsighted effort to save a buck, the leaders who were supposed to be protecting Flint’s citizens instead left them exposed to dangerously high levels of lead contamination,” said Michael Steinberg, legal director for the ACLU of Michigan. “Not only were the city and state’s actions harmful and misguided. They were illegal, too.”

Dangerous amounts of lead leached out of the city’s pipes and into the drinking water of Flint’s homes and schools for more than a year following a decision by Flint officials to eschew Detroit’s water supply in favor of using the Flint River as the city’s primary drinking water source.

Not long after the switch, residents began to complain about the smell and discoloration of the water and, later, physical ailments stemming from the tainted water.

“The community of Flint is strong and united in our commitment to repair the harm lead exposure has inflicted on our children and families.

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According to the president and his supporters, his plan would decrease premature deaths from emissions by nearly 90 percent and asthma attacks in children by 90,000 by 2030.

Rev. Jesse Bottoms, vice president of the National Baptist Convention, echoed concerns about the impact of pollutants on African Americans.

“Environmental concerns are not abstractions for African Americans,” Bottoms said. “They are real, and they affect us in very real ways, particularly our children and seniors.”

According to the White House, the number of Americans with asthma has more than doubled over the last 30 years, and severe droughts, wildfires and the rising sea level are affecting communities nationwide.

Of the 15 warmest years recorded, 14 of them have occurred since 2000, with the warmest year being 2014. Children and the elderly, the sick and the poor are most at risk from effects of climate change.

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Bishop Carrol Baltimore of the Global United Fellowship said, “No one should have to live in dirty air that makes them sick, but it’s especially unfair that our least fortunate and most vulnerable communities — our children and those living in poverty and with lower incomes — have to suffer even more than the rest.”

Flint residents to sue city, state over lead in drinking water Residents of Flint, together with the ACLU of Michigan and the Natural Resources Defense Council, today announced their intention to sue state and city officials for ongoing violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act amid the city’s widespread lead-contamination crisis. A lawsuit would force officials to address repeated, systemic failures to follow federal rules designed to protect the public health from dangerous levels of lead exposure.

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that our community can heal the damage that has been done and work together so that justice can prevail,” said Pastor Allen Overton, a leader of the Concerned Pastors for Social Action.

“This action is about holding the government accountable for failing to protect the public health of an entire community,” said Anjali Waikar, an environmental justice staff attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council.

“This case also highlights a troubling trend in which the government is willing to turn a blind eye when it comes to protecting the lives of poor, black people,” Waikar said.

Officials working on behalf of Flint insisted for several months that the water was safe. However, water tests conducted by experts from Virginia Tech proved those assurances to be wrong, and a study by a local pediatrician that showed that the proportion of Flint kids with elevated blood lead levels had doubled since the city switched water sources.

After officials could no longer deny that the community’s drinking water was contaminated, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder finally conceded that Flint should stop using the river water and return to the Detroit water system.

Despite this move, though, city and state officials have continued to violate federal legal requirements for monitoring and sampling tap water for lead, notifying the public about water-testing results and maintaining corrosion control

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from Flint’s lead pipes.

“So much irreparable harm has been done as a direct result of the failures and lack of oversight perpetrated by the City of Flint and Michigan officials who are the very people we relied on to keep us safe. This lawsuit gives me hope that this will stop and no other city will have to endure the physical, property, and emotional damage that Flint residents have,” said Melissa Mays of Water You Fighting For, a Flint-based organization.

The new interactive eBill from DTE Energy makes it easy to analyze energy usage and pay your bill. The new, simple layout shows your usage at a glance, gives you links to energy-saving ideas, and lets you pay your bill in a snap. There are even sections specific to your business that can help you understand and manage what you use, and pay.

There is no safe level of lead exposure. The toxic effects of lead on virtually every system in the body, and particularly on the developing brains of young children, are well documented.

It can also contribute to high blood pressure and other health problems in adults. Even low levels of lead in the blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement, effects that are irreversible.

The Notice of Intent to Sue was served on behalf of Concerned Pastors for Social Action, an association of religious leaders from Flint; Melissa Mays, a Flint resident; the ACLU of Michigan; and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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The groups assert that since April 2014, the City of Flint and Michigan state officials have failed to monitor and control for lead in Flint’s drinking water and maintain a program to assist Michigan schools with lead testing and remediation, in violation of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Question: “What do you think about Medical Marijuana for some or all psychiatric diagnoses, such as anxiety, panic attacks, rage outbursts, etc.?”

The Michigan Medical Marijuana Program allows for persons who have been issued a registry identification card to possess 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana. There are specific qualifying conditions, and a physician with a “bonifide physician-patient relationcomDr. Carmen McIntyre ship” pletes a form validating the disabling condition. Physicians do not “write” a prescription” for marijuana. The only “psychiatric diagnoses that qualify for the program are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Agitation due to Alzheimer’s Disease. The data for this “medical” use of marijuana is fairly weak. It is modestly effective for pain relief, particularly nerve pain; appetite stimulation for people with AIDS wasting syndrome; and control of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. However, it is not considered a “first-line” treatment nor has it been shown to be more effective than other treatments.

So what is marijuana?

Happy’s Pizza Donates 2,500 Coats to the City of Detroit In partnership with Stephen Tulloch, James Ihedigbo and Greater Grace Temple

Marijuana comes from the hemp plant species Cannabis Sativa. People typically smoke the plant’s dried leaves, flowers, stems and seeds. It can also be mixed into food, or brewed as a tea. It is often called pot, weed, herb, or hash.

Hashish is a concentrated form of the drug.

Detroit Lions’ Stephen Tulloch and James Ihedigbo have partnered with Happy’s Pizza and Greater Grace Temple to donate 2,500 coats to the city of Detroit as part of the ever-popular “Coats for Kids Drive” on Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple on West Seven Mile Rd.

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient in marijuana. Shortly after using it, the physical signs and symptoms include rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased breathing rate, red eyes, dry mouth, increased appetite, and slowed reaction times. People typically use it because it generally causes euphoria and feelings of detachment and relaxation.

Symptoms usually start to decrease after 3-4 hours. Marijuana lingers in the system up to a month, especially when used regularly, so impairments due to the drug can last for days to weeks.

“We can’t think of a better way to kick off the holiday season than by partnering with Stephen and James to give back to the local community,” said John Moran, CEO of Happy’s Pizza. “We always look forward to this time of year and this event, and cannot wait to help those in need of coats this winter. All of our local franchisees have been raising money in their stores for the past month and we are happy to be able to give back to the community from our company as a whole.”

“It is always a pleasure to partner with caring and benevolent corporations such as Happy’s Pizza by providing much needed winter coats for thousands of at-risk children in the Detroit metro area,” said Bishop Charles H Ellis III of Greater Grace Temple.

Marijuana is the most frequently used illegal drug in the U.S. While the use has remained stable over the past decade, addiction has increased. Using marijuana also makes it more likely the user will try other drugs. Many people think marijuana is safe, or at least no worse than cigarettes. However, there are many risks to using marijuana, particularly for those with pre-existing psychiatric disorders.

Vouchers for the coats are available, while supplies last, Nov. 16 – 20 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple and Nov. 18 and 19 at select Happy’s Pizza locations throughout Detroit during normal business hours. Patrons will be limited to one voucher per person, and a child must be present for each voucher requested.

The vouchers are redeemable for one coat at Greater Grace Temple on Nov. 16-20 and at select Happy’s Pizza locations November 17-19 during business hours. Those without vouchers will be directed to a separate line at the event to receive coats.

There are definitely “studies”, some that were conducted with good scientific methods, some that were poorly done, that showed relatively few adverse effects from marijuana. However, most show some common effects, which, along with my experience with my consumers who used marijuana, makes me unable to recommend marijuana, especially for those with mental illness.

The coats are for children ages 3–13 and sizes (2T – X-Large) are based on availability. Children must be present to receive a coat.

Free pizza and pop will be available at the event, which will end when all of the coats have been distributed.

The coats will be given away on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Common side effects of marijuana include:

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• Panic attacks or anxiety, found with women more than men.

• Adjustment disorder with depressed mood found in 16% of men after use of cannabis, major depression in 14%, and dysthymia 10.5% (serious MI ruled out prior), which was dose-related.

• Short-term use leads to depersonalization, derealization, feeling of loss of control, fear of dying, irrational panic and paranoid ideas.

• 15% identified psychotic symptoms such as hearing voices, unwarranted feelings of persecution or risk of harm from others.

• Confusion, memory and attention impairment, and emotional liability are also common.

• Among individuals making serious suicide attempts, 16.2% met criteria for cannabis misuse/dependence compared with 1.9% of controls.

• Chronic or heavy use makes the adverse effects more likely or severe. In those smoking at least two “reefers” a day for 10 years, the most common effects were anxiety, paranoia or depression (21%), tiredness and low motivation (21%).

These effects of marijuana are the same as symptoms of many mental disorders, so it doesn’t make sense to treat mental disorders with marijuana.

In fact, people with pre-existing mental illnesses often find that use of marijuana increases their symptoms, caused their first episode of illness, and at times results in hospitalizations.

A myth is that there is no addiction with marijuana. Studies have shown that people administered THC daily for 30 days progressively lose the “high” sensation and thought the marijuana was getting weaker. One of the signs of

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Downtown Detroit transforms into a winter wonderland for the holidays CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS

The 12th Annual Quicken Loans Season of Winter Magic kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday, November 20 as Motown legends the Four Tops and former world champion and Olympic skater Todd Eldredge headlined the evening’s entertainment at the 2015 Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by DTE Energy Foundation. The region’s most active winter destination is full of fun seven days a week, nonstop through March 6 with activities for the entire family, including a new Kidz Zone, ice skating, holiday shopping, live musical performances and much more.

“With the stunning skyline and thousands of glimmering lights as a backdrop, downtown Detroit’s spectacular tree lighting show and the rink at Campus Martius Park’s opening party have become the most anticipated holiday family event in the city,” said Robert Gregory, president, Detroit 300 Conservancy. “Downtown Detroit will again transform into a magical winter wonder-

land, attracting thousands of skaters and visitors who can now experience an entire winter season with an ever increasing array of nearby restaurants, activity and fun.”

Quicken Loans is returning as the presenting sponsor of the entire Winter

Magic season of programming.

“The excitement and activity in Detroit is growing exponentially each and every year, and The Season of Winter Magic celebration continues to grow at that same rapid pace,” said Bill Em-

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Downtown erson, Quicken Loans CEO. “Detroit’s parks have quickly become a destination for residents and visitors alike, and this winter will give families even more opportunities to come downtown and have fun together.”

Quicken Loans Season of Winter Magic At a Glance: The Rink at Campus Martius Park — Skate rental: $3; Admission: $8, adults; $7, children 12 and under and seniors 50 and up. Open daily through Sunday, March 6. Broomball takes place Monday and Tuesday nights in January and February.

Rink Side Dining and Drinks — Enjoy tasty food and drink options ranging from the European-inspired Fountain

Bistro to the family-friendly Arctic Zone concessions and the Rink Side Bar with Atwater craft beers and cozy indoor/outdoor seating area with heaters and panoramic views.

Fountain Bistro is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Rink Side Bar is open Thursday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight; and Arctic Zone is open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to rink close and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to rink close.

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides — Snuggle up and enjoy a ride through the magically decorated streets of downtown Detroit. Through Sunday, January 2 (excluding December 25 and January 1), Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to midnight, Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., $10/person, $40/private ride.

Street Performances Fire performers, stilt walkers, carolers and more will entertain Campus Martius visitors. Weekends, through Sunday, January 2.

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Showcase D’ Holidays — Live performances by the area’s finest talent, local and national brews at two full-service bars, and a variety of food offerings. Fridays feature a new hot chocolate cocktail bar and small plate selections from Hudson Café available for purchase. New for Saturdays, “A Taste of the D” offers a rotating sampling of small plates and dessert sweets from Detroit restaurants, a commemorative holiday pint glass, and a personal holiday photo (ticket purchase required). Participating restaurants include Small Plates, HopCat, Atwater in the Park, Rattlesnake Club, Top of the Pontch, Golden Fleece and more.

Music performances from Killer Flamingos, the Reeferman, Thornetta Davis, Stone Clover, Orbitsuns, Inohs Sivad, Sean Blackman’s In Transit, the Muggs, Howling Diablos, and Corktown Popes, among others. Friday (admission free) and Saturday ($10 admission) nights, through December 19, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday admission tickets available at www. campusmartiuspark.org.

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dependence is having to use more of the drug to get the “high” feeling. Another indicator of addiction or dependence is withdrawal.

Studies have found that in the first week of abstinence the subjects became irritable, uncooperative, resistant and at times hostile. They also became hungry and experienced insomnia. The effects waned over 3 weeks. Cessation of smoked cannabis led to restlessness, anxiety, dysphoria, irritability, insomnia, anorexia, muscle tremors, increased reflexes and autonomic effects including changes in heart rate, blood pressure, sweating and diarrhea. Some prolonged depersonalization persisted after cannabis cessation.

Finally, there are also medical consequences to marijuana use, including an association with increased rates of lung cancer and lung disease; affects to the reproductive hormones causing problems with menstruation in women, and gynecomastia (development of breasts) in men; a decrease to libido and fertility in men (lowers sperm count and quali-

Big Sean (second from left) with his parents Jimmy and Myra Anderson and Tarence Wheeler who organized the annual event. – Monica Morgan photos

Celebrities joined forces for All-Star Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition

Kidz Zone — The giant heated tent on Cadillac Square will fill with science-themed presentations from Michigan Science Center; stage performances featuring magic, puppet, and music shows; and arts and crafts.

Free.

Saturdays, through December 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Somerset Collection CityLoft – 1001 Tommy “Hitman” Hearns Woodward Building — Nearly 40 Somerset Collection retailers will come to downtown Detroit for the holidays. In partnership with Bedrock Real Estate Services, Somerset Collection CityLoft provides a model home for retail downtown offering great shopping from Swarovski Crystals to “Made in Detroit” clothing. Stores include Bachrach, Buckle, Thomas Pink at Macy’s, Claire’s, Icing, Eddie Bauer, Lego, Paradise Pen, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Swarovski, Sur la Table, Vera Bradley and more. Open through December 19, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/somersetcollectioncityloft

The Annual All-Star Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition provided more than 1000 turkeys and food baskets to Metro- Detroit residents.

Tarence Wheeler, Multi-platinum Award Winning Recording Artist Big Sean on behalf of his non-profit the Sean Anderson Foundation, Former Mayor Of Detroit & NBA Legend Dave Bing, Former NBA Players Chauncey Billups, Derrick Coleman, Willie Burton & Rick Mahorn, Earl Cureton, John Long, Former NFL Players Herman Moore, Ron Rice, Lomas Brown & Larry Lee, NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, United States Attorney Barbara McQuade, Hall of Fame Boxer Tommy “Hitman” Hearns.

The Detroit Shoppe – 1520 Woodward Avenue — Showcasing people, places and products that have shaped Detroit. All proceeds benefit Detroit charities. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Northeast Guidance Center (NEGC), in collaboration with the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (DWMHA) and many other community partners, held its annual health screening and coat/clothing giveaway for the homeless at the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries recently.

Cynthia Jackson, program director at NEGC, applauded the work and contributions made by NEGC staff. The staff collected coats and toiletries and devoted many hours to make this outreach successful. Coats were also donated by the Empowerment Zone, a company founded by Veronika Scott who created

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Day of Restoration for Detroit’s Homeless

The annual community project is designed to provide Detroit’s homeless population, comprised of an estimated 100,000 men, women and children, with the basic necessities of everyday life such as a winter coat, outerwear and hygiene kits in addition to health screenings. Homeless individuals living in the downtown Detroit area also received information on human services support, housing options and connections to community service providers.

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DPS’ Camp Burt Shurly receives $100,000 donation

Camp Burt Shurly, Detroit Public Schools’ signature 240-acre camp located in Gregory, Michigan, has received a gift of $100,000 by the Mueller family, trustees of the Joseph Handleman and the Nommontu Foundations. The donation is in honor of Joseph Handleman, a Detroit native, business man, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the Detroit community.

the transforming sleeping bag, and the community.

“To be able to see through the eyes of a homeless person the outpouring of love and compassion for even one day out of the year could in the long run help to turn their lives around is well worth the hours spent pulling the Day of Restoration together,” said Jackson. “Programs like these give this population a sense of value.”

From page B-1 ty); and it has been linked to dental and cardiovascular problems in the elderly.

So, does this mean that every person who uses marijuana will have these bad effects? No. Are there people, even those with other mental illnesses, who use marijuana occasionally without negative effects? Yes. Do I recommend the use of marijuana? No, I cannot. The risks to the brain and body are too high, and there are alternatives that are more effective. If I were to treat persons with painful terminal illnesses, such as AIDS or certain cancers, there may be situations when I could justify it, but as a psychiatrist, I cannot.

Dr. Carmen McIntyre is the Chief Medical Officer at the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority. She is committed to ensuring that the Authority meets the mental health needs of those with substance use disorders, children with serious emotional disturbance, mental illness, and persons with intellectual and/or developmental disorders in Wayne County.

“Joe Handleman was born into extreme poverty but he became a leading pioneer in merchandising and marketing throughout the Western world,” said Joyce Mueller, Handleman’s daughter.

“Yet, my father was a humble, compassionate human being and he always said ‘money is a tool to do good.’ We are honored to support Camp Burt Shurly and the children of Detroit with this gift.”

The unrestricted gift will help support a variety of future improvements to the camp, including modernized bathhouse facilities, the addition of heating to four cabins, a new outdoor learning gazebo, a butterfly garden, a nature pond and more.

“Detroit Public Schools is thankful for the Mueller family, who see the critical role that outdoor experiences have in the instructional landscape we offer our students,” said Alycia Meriweather, executive director of the DPS Office of Science. “We are grateful for the improvements that their donation will allow us to make, many of which could not have been considered otherwise. They should know that the camper experience will be greatly enhanced because of their generosity.”

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FESTIVAL OF TREES Ford Community and Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Ave. Dearborn

THE NUTCRACKER 43RD ANNUAL NOEL NIGHT

Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway Detroit

Impressive displays, gift shop, Santa and other activities for the kids. A benefit for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, this is all about celebrating the season of giving.

Tchaikovsky’s seasonal masterpeice never gets boring and never old. More than 100 The professional company Detroit dancers, plus local Opera children, make up the House cast. Narration by Sir Roger Moore.

For more information call 313.943.2350 or visit www.fot.org/.

AMERICA’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

For more information call 313.961.3500 or visit www.michiganopera.org/.

Midtown Detroit Most major city institutions partake, helping create a truly inspired event that includes horse-drawn carriages, music, dancing and family craft activities. The whole spectacle culminates on Woodward Avenue for a thunderous sing-along.

For more information call 313.577.5088 or visit www.midtowndetroitinc.org/.

NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 19 Woodward Avenue between Mack Avenue and Congress Street You can feel the history of the city as the floats travel historic Woodward Avenue. Clowns, people watching, great food and total family fun.

“Come Hungry Leave Happy” Holiday Edition Walking Tours

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For more information visit www.theparade. org/.

Returning Showcase “D” Holidays, a crowd favorite of Quicken Loans Season Winter Magic in and around Campus Martius Park, features five weekends of Detroit’s top brands, favorite restaurants, and holiday beverages that reflect the best the “D” has to offer, with new Ikea sponsored Cozy Lounges.

For more information call 313.963.9363 or visit www.campusmartiuspark.org/.

Eastern Market 2489 Russell Street Detroit Experience, Explore and Enjoy Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market shed, restaurants and shops during the holiday seasons.

For more information call 313.393-2055 or visit enjoythed.com

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National service for a just and equitable society

By Adren O. Wilson, Ph.D. CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES

Since its founding, our country has experienced continual, and often fundamental, changes in the makeup of our population. Right now is no exception.

In the last 10 years, our largest cities have been growing at breakneck speed, while simultaneously becoming more diverse racially, ethnically and economically.

A record 81 percent percent of Americans now live in cities, according to the latest U.S. Census.

Today’s much-discussed Millennials — young adults 18 to 33 — not only live mostly in urban areas, but also represent Adren O. Wilson the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in American history, with nearly half being non-white.

At Public Allies, we’ve seen our country’s population change from up close.

Since 1992, we’ve partnered with AmeriCorps to train our growing population of diverse young adults through service and community partnerships in urban centers like Detroit, New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Chicago and Raleigh.

In working at the grassroots level in these communities, we find that opportunity and access to careers and higher education are not equally open to everyone. With alarming regularity, we encounter young people loaded with talent, skills and ambition who repeatedly find that the doors of opportunity are simply shut to them.

Many of our cities’ young adults — our brothers and sisters — who face such inequity end up joining the statistics of the under-educated, unemployed and economically disadvantaged.

What we have also found, however, is that national service is an effective and cost-efficient pathway to the very things we value and want more of in our

cities: good jobs, quality education and productive citizens. Our experience and new research show a strong connection between volunteerism and greater employment, civic engagement, educational attainment and economic well-being for young adults.

A recent survey of Public Allies graduates showed that more than 90 percent of those who were disconnected from work and school when they enrolled in our program were either employed or in college within a year of program completion.

The report, “Opportunity Nation and Measure of America, 2014,” shows the percent of young adults who are unemployed and out of school drops in half through the act of service and volunteering. This holds true especially for African American and Latino youth. Further research shows young adults who volunteer have a 27 percent greater chance of finding employment than non-volunteers, particularly for those with the lowest levels of education.

It is for these reasons that we urge our community leaders to raise their voices to save funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service, which helps sustain programs like Public Allies and provides service opportunities to more than 80,000 young adults nationwide each year.

Right now, the U.S. House and Senate are considering cuts that could cripple the organization -- either eliminating 20,000 AmeriCorps positions and other national service programs, or significantly diminishing the agency’s ability to continue its cost-effective investments in young Americans.

As our cities grow larger and more diverse, we can no longer afford to overlook, dismiss, or ignore the promise and potential of so many who live in them.

Justice and economics demand that we create more opportunities for young adults, and national service is a proven strategy.

Public Allies operates an AmeriCorps program in 23 communities nationwide, and partners with hundreds of grassroots community organizations each year.

Demonizing ‘Black Lives Matter’

By George E. Curry NNPA COLUMNIST

Led by Fox News, conservatives are trying to discredit the #Black Lives Matter Movement by claiming incorrectly that it is a black hate group that encourages the killing of police officers.

On an edition of “Fox & Friends,” Elizabeth Hasselbeck asked, “Why has the Black Lives movement — Black Lives Matter Movement — not been classified yet as a hate group? I mean, how much more George E. Curry has to go in this direction before someone actually labels it as such?”

Conservative pundit Katie Pavlich, without a thread of evidence, told Fox’s Megyn Kelly on Sept. 2 that Black Lives Matter is “a movement that promotes the execution of police officers.”

At a news conference on Aug. 30, the Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman acknowledged that no motive had been established for the previous day’s fatal shooting of Deputy Sheriff Darren H. Goforth outside of Houston.

troubling number of unarmed African Americans killed by police officers. And for that, they should be commended, not condemned.

Despite the highly-publicized killing of police officers in Texas and Illinois, the number of law enforcement officers killed over the first eight months of 2015 is 16 percent lower than it was over a similar period in 2014, according to FBI figures compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

More officers – 38 – died this year in traffic-related incidents than by gunfire and another 21 died from other causes.

Felony killings of law enforcement officers decreased by 50 percent from 1992 to 2013, from 10,000 to 5,000 annually.

In an attempt to shift the emphasis from the unjustified police killing of unarmed African Americans, conservatives are raising the issue of so-called blackon-black crime – as if that’s an issue that truly concerns them.

Larry Elder, a black conservative, made the same point, the same day on the same network: “This is about people whining and bitching and moaning about nonsense.

If they really want to talk about Black Lives Matter, the fact is that last year 6,000 Black people murdered other Black people.

Where are they on that?

But that did not prevent him from linking the brutal cop murder to the grassroots group dedicated to curtailing violence.

And the number one preventable cause of death for young black men is homicide at the hands of other Black men.”

He said, “This rhetoric has gotten out of control.” So much so, he said, “to the point where calculated, cold-blooded assassination of police officers happen.

We’ve heard Black lives matter, all lives matter. Well, cops’ lives matter, too. So, how about we drop the qualifier and just say lives matter?”

If Elder and McKelway wanted to be accurate, they would have pointed out that just as most blacks kill other blacks, most whites kill other whites.

Yet, there is no mention of white-onwhite crime.

Of course, there is not a scintilla of evidence that the Black Lives Matter movement has at any point remotely supported the killing of law enforcement officers.

It’s not just a matter of blacks killing blacks and whites killing whites. Most homicides are committed by people who know their victim.

George E. Curry is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and BlackPressUSA.com.

Stop the trivialization and preservation of slavery and racism Support Black Friday Boycott Rather, they have highlighted the

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA COLUMNIST

As one of the co-founders of the evolving environmental justice movement worldwide, I am always interested in how some people today who have amassed billionaire financial status view racism, slavery and the issues of diversity and inclusion. But first, let me state for the record, I believe in economic empowerment and freedom for all people.

Especially for Benjamin Chavis people of African descent that have experienced centuries of oppression and economic injustice, we should be always aware of the challenges and responsibilities to advance the cause of freedom and human dignity.

Usually the standard principles of preservation and conservation are used by people who are committed to caring for the protection of natural resources.

Also, conservationists and preservationists are supposed to help people to enjoy and appreciate the magnificent bounty of all of creation. These are lofty terms.

So how is it that there is a billionaire named Louis Moore Bacon who prides himself as a conservationist, but yet finds himself now at center of expanding allegations of racist actions in the Bahamas as well as in the United States?

Why would a very successful businessman whose family was involved in the founding and funding of the Confederacy prior to, during, and after the Civil War take unprecedented steps to “preserve” and “conserve” former slave plantations?

In fact, the National Audubon Society, one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, is now weighing an urgent request to strip New York hedge fund giant Louis Bacon of an Audubon Society award that he received in 2013 for his work in the Bahamas. Bacon had attempted to preserve a historic slave plantation in the Bahamas and the

Audubon Society originally thought that Bacon was up to something positive and good.

But in a recent letter to Audubon CEO David Yarnold, famed civil rights and high-powered African American lawyer, William H. “Billy” Murphy Jr., has challenged the Audubon Society and demanded that the unjustified award to Bacon be rescinded.

Attorney Murphy represents Vivian Whylly, a 53-year-old native Bahamian of African descent whose ancestors were brought to Bahamas in slave ships and then worked and died as slaves on the former Whylly Plantation at Clifton Point.

A relevant note is that Murphy also successfully represented the family of Freddie Gray this year after Gray died horrifically in Baltimore City police custody. According to Murphy, Bacon misrepresented the facts in getting the award and he also made racist comments in his acceptance speech at the Audubon ceremony. Allegedly Bacon went so far as to praise the slave-justifying novel “Gone with the Wind” as his “holy book.”

“It was Mr. Whylly and a handful of other local activists who spearheaded the 1999 movement to turn the plantation into a heritage park,” Murphy wrote in his letter. The truth is that many Bahamians took to the streets back in 2013 to protest the Audubon’s actions concerning Bacon and his public proclivities to trivialize the legacy and horror of the slavery of African people.

The Audubon Society should immediately rescind the award to Bacon and should itself repent for improperly vetting what was actually happening in the Bahamas. Yet there is the larger looming issue: Racism, slavery, injustice and inequality must be forever challenged.

Each generation must rise to the occasion of advancing the cause for freedom, justice, equality and empowerment.

No matter how much money someone may have, there is never a justification for the trivialization and preservation of slavery and racism.

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. is president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

By Kim Trent Speakers at the Justice or Else March commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March last month urged African Americans to send a loud message that Black lives – and dollars - matter by boycotting the rampant consumerism of the Christmas season this year.

As we barrel toward Black Friday, how many of us have really considered the powerful message such a boycott could send? How many of us are even willing to sit out Kim Trent the first day of the Christmas season’s shopping frenzy to demonstrate our collective economic strength?

There is little doubt that even as Black lives are under siege, Black consumerism is a powerful force. Last year, amid the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement, there was a push to boycott Black Friday in honor of the Black victims who lost their lives in questionable encounters with the police. While it is hard to quantify the impact of that boycott, Black Friday sales indeed dipped in 2014. And Black buying power is estimated as high as $1.1 trillion, a number American retailers can’t afford to ignore.

A Black Friday devoid of Black money could demonstrate that we not only understand our buying power but that we’re smart enough to leverage it in a way that makes America pay attention. And beyond the powerful message a Black dollar-less Black Friday could send to big box retailers, department stores and mall outlets, just think of how impressive it would it be for Black Americans to instead strategically spend our dollars that day. How about a real Black Friday, where Black people spend their Black dollars supporting Black causes and Black businesses?

As a leader of an effort to raise millions of dollars to process Detroit’s abandoned rape kits, I have found that Black entrepreneurs and institutions have been among our campaign’s most

ardent and consistent supporters. Our campaign’s logo was designed by a local African American graphic artist – Elena Farmer. Our website was created by web designer Sandra James. Campaign co-chair Darci McConnell is one of Detroit’s most trusted public relations professionals and her firm, McConnell Communications, has gained our effort extensive local and national exposure.

Two Black spa owners – Cheryl Hudson of Woodhouse Spa in Detroit and Tracey Sanders of Lavender Mobile Spa - held fundraisers for our campaign.

Black restauranteur Jai Lee Dearing has opened his Grosse Pointe establishments – Rockefellers and Bootleggers Pig and Whiskey- to us for fundraisers.

Black media outlets like the Michigan Chronicle have consistently published stories about our campaign’s progress.

Black and woman-owned distillery Our/ Detroit and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History have partnered with us on an effort to raise money and awareness for our campaign.

And Black social justice organizations like the Detroit and Grosse Pointe branches of the NAACP have partnered with us on upcoming fundraisers.

What if instead of standing in line to buy toys that will get used for only one day, Black parents bought their children an NAACP membership or a subscription to The Michigan Chronicle on Black Friday? How about a Black Friday donation to a struggling historically Black college or university or the Wright Museum? Or a gift certificate to a Blackowned spa? And at the risk of appearing nakedly opportunistic, might I suggest a tax-deductible donation to the Enough SAID African American 490 Challenge?

You’ll have great satisfaction knowing you spent your Black dollars to help Black women get justice on Black Friday!

Although lots of African Americans will continue to line up for Black Friday deals, imagine the change we could effect if we used our resources to instead invest in ourselves that day.

Kim Trent is a Detroit-based writer and activist and co-chair of the Enough SAID African American 490 Challenge, an effort to raise $657,090 to process 1,341 abandoned rape kits in Detroit.

Donations to the campaign can be made at www.aa490challenge.org

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As funding cuts for senior services begin to take effect, Detroit Area Agency on Aging wants to learn how to better accommodate the needs of seniors and caregivers in the community. DAAA will host its first Friendly Community Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. During the forum, refreshments will be sold, raffle prizes will be awarded, roundtable discussions on aging trends will take place along with an information fair, and community surveys.

DAAA’s is a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting healthy aging and enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The organization serves more than 136,000 older adults age 60 and over, along with caregivers residing in the city of Detroit and metropolitan areas including the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park annually Other Friendly Com-

munities Forums will be offered on Monday, Dec. 7 from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. at St. Patrick Senior Center, 58 Parsons St., and Thursday, Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Services for Older Citizens, 158 Ridge Rd. Seniors, caregivers, service provides, elected officials, senior advocacy groups and the general public are invited. You

will have the opportunity to hear and speak with individuals who are passionate about assisting seniors and caregivers in the best way possible.

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By Steve Holsey

A well-deserved honor There are actors who can perhaps equal the skills of two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, but there are none who can surpass them.

Washington in clearly incapable of giving a less than stellar performance. Consider how good he was in, among so many others, “Philadelphia,” “Malcolm X,” “Flight,” “Antwone Fisher,” “Training Day,” “The Manchurian Candidate,” “The Pelican Brief,” “Glory,” “American Gangster” and “The Hurricane.”

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73rd Globe Awards, in January, Denzel Washington will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, given to people who have “made an incredible impact on the world of entertainment.”

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MICHAEL STRAHAN, the likable football megastar and TV host, is very excited about his new line of clothing called Collection

by Michael Strahan. The clothes are sharp, business-like, classy and sold only at J.C. Penney stores. It was not his intention to makes his clothes trendy or edgy.

Of course, having a clothing line is fairly commonplace in show business these days, but Strahan is not concerned about that, saying, “This is really me, not somebody coming in and picking things out and I just put my name on it. I only do Michael Strahan models a suit from things I believe in.”

his new collection.

Strahan also said it was important for the clothes to be affordable.

BEFORE the end of the month, Motown will have released an album titled “Diana Ross Sings Songs From the Wiz.” These are mostly familiar titles, but songs more often than not sung by others in the still popular film, although many critics said unkind things when it was released 1978.

The most problematic thing about the movie was Diana Ross being 33 years old, and this adult Dorothy character seemed childlike. Still, Ross did a good job.

Speaking of “The Wiz,” my favorite part of the movie is Lena Horne singing “Believe in Yourself.”

The beautiful legendary lady was at her vocal and charismatic peak and the performance is nothing less than mesmerizing. You Lena Horne in “The can watch it on Wiz.” YouTube.

There had never been and never will be anyone even remotely like Lena Horne.

KIRK FRANKLIN was right to take issue with the church, especially the black church, for too often having judgmental attitudes that are completely contrary to the virtues of love, forgiveness, understanding, lack of hypocrisy, etc.

“What religion has done,” said Franklin, “is throw so many rules, so many laws and Kirk Franklin so many other things at people that they are drowning and have become frustrated.”

In a related matter, if all the gay people were taken out of the black church, it would be in big trouble. Sexual orientation is not a choice and besides that, Jesus — if that’s who you believe in — never mentioned the subject.

I hate with a passion all forms of prejudice no matter what it is based on — race, age, size, sexual orientation, looks, music preferences, religion, politics, etc.

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By Keith A. Owens SENIOR EDITOR

When the first Star Wars movie came out, there wasn’t a black character in sight. Great movie, but gee whiz guys (this being a family newspaper and all). Some of us who grew up on the darker side of the street, but who loved all things scifi and fantasy, couldn’t help but wonder if a message wasn’t being sent that, well, you know, maybe the future wasn’t meant for us. At least not that future which existed in a galaxy far, far away.

Comic books, which preceded Star Wars by a good generation or so, in many ways gave birth to the visual sci/fi fantasy genre. Kids across the country – and even around the world – read about the adventures of Superman, Spiderman, the Hulk, Fantastic Four, and so many others with more dedication and attention than they ever would commit to whatever classroom homework they had been assigned for the next day. These were superhuman characters with amazing powers and abilities that lit white-hot bonfires inside the imaginations of many a young mind.

But once again, as with that first Star Wars movie, there was rarely if ever a black face to be seen in all those pages and pages of action and adventure. Which was sort of odd since there were so many other colors and blatant exhibitions of ‘otherness’ on full display with major center stage characters such as the green Hulk, or Ben Grimm, the orange, Speedo-wearing rock-like punisher, the Silver Surfer (who was actually silver), and others.

If there was room enough in the comic book galaxy for this much

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To be fair, there were certainly notable exceptions to the blinding whiteness of the visualized fantasy universe, such as the gorgeous Lieutenant Uhuru on Star Trek, and the occasional appearance of other African Americans on the legendary science fiction TV series.

Or the introduction of a noticeable (for that time period) number of African American actors in good (meaning non-Step N’ Fetchit) roles on Rod Serling’s “The Twilight Zone.” There were also eventually some black characters added into the comic book universe as well, such as Black Falcon, Black Lightning, Black Panther, Blade, and Static Shock (note how many times the word ‘black’ is used to identify the character, just in case the reader missed the point that HEY THIS GUY IS BLACK) but the overall absence was hard to miss. At least to those who were absent.

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Dawud and Sims worked to conceptualize the book. The first print run was 10,000 books. By the end of 1990 they had sold 40,000 books “and nobody knew about it. This was us coming cold into the market.”

The next year they sold 150,000 books. The year after that they sold close to 500,000 books. So between 1990 and 1994, Anyabwile and Sims managed to sell 750,000 Brotherman comic books.

Keep in mind that this was before the internet, and they didn’t have a major distributor or PR firm working magic for them.

This was fueled purely by the non-stop energy of three young black men (Anyabwile (illustrator/ co-creator), Sims (creator/writer), and colorist Brian McGee, and their families, who believed in what they were doing.

“When Daoud talks about the number of books, this is all us by ourselves,” said Sims.

“We were contacting bookstores, barbershops.

We were contacting independent bookstores all

around the country that would accept our book.

Think about getting up to almost a million books when no social media of today existed. If we’d had the technology that exists today...”

“Me and my brother were selling from the back of the truck,” said Anyabwile, adding that they made regular driving runs from Dallas to Oakland, California, Los Angeles, and New York. “Me and my brother Jason were based in Dallas for four years after the book came out.”

“We were hitting outlets that people weren’t even thinking you could get comic books in. We had people from Japan distributing their books.

We were written up in the Final Call, Dallas Morning News, and Tokyo.

“What it’s recognized for is spawning a black comic book movement.

It’s recognized as the progenitor,” said Anyabwile.

“In our community we had people come up who don’t normally read comic books but they read Brother Man.” So everything looked like it was poised for takeoff…until Anyabwile’s mother died. More specifically, she died in June 1994, the night of their first comic book show. Two years later, when things really were taking off, his father died.

The double blow was a bit too much, and the team was forced to shutter the operation for a bit. A very long bit.

So when Brotherman Comics first hit the scene in 1989, it hit like a meteor from the other side of a universe that had only existed before in the imagination. Because here was a comic book created completely and totally by black guys. Top to bottom.

“When Brotherman came out, we didn’t only have a black hero, we created a black universe, and we own it,” said Guy Sims, one of the co-creators.

That was in 1989. Between 1989 and 1990,

Reflections

Smokey Robinson finds it funny and ironic that when he sings “Who’s Lovin’ You,” some young people say to him afterwards, “Why did you sing Michael Jackson’s song?” Fact is, Robinson wrote and recorded the song in 1960 when he was with the Miracles.

A TV interviewer boldly asked Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian why the Kardashian women are so into black men. They just giggled and changed the subject.

BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that actor Idris Elba is also involved in the music industry (rapper, producer).

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“We got kicked out of our first comic book convention because folks didn’t want to recognize us as publishers,” said Sims, adding that it didn’t even matter in the big picture. “”There was resistance, but it came from the places you figured it would come from. …

Some people thought it was a fluke, just like they did with hip hop.”

But no longer.

“We have been to bookstores in the suburbs and white kids were lined up out the door for Brotherman. It’s not about race, it’s about people telling a story.”

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But the dream never died out. And now it is a little more than two decades later and Brother Man, the comic book credited with launching other well-known comics such as Boondocks, and perhaps even the black comic book movement, and which had even received a strong live endorsement from late night talk show host Arsenio Hall, who at the time was one of the hottest acts on TV, is stepping back into the arena.

The first of a three-book series picking up where the story left off will be debuting in mid-January, 2016, after a more than 20-year absence. From

“The idea of a comic came first. It wasn’t Brother Man,” said Dawud Anyabwile, the other co-creator. “I had this little character called Brother Man.”

NICKI MINAJ is not an artist I much care for, but she was on target saying that no one should expect entertainers to be “role models.” True, some kids “look up” to her, she noted, but that doesn’t mean she should be expected to change her act, as crude as that act can sometimes be. Role models should be people “closer to home,” so to speak.

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These were not characters waiting patiently just out of view of the page, hoping for that moment of inspiration when the white creator would decide it was time to introduce a black character to add some spice. This was a series that had leapfrogged to the front of the line, demanding equal time as a complete black entity, ready to go and ready for prime time.

It’s counterproductive, to say the least. Each person should live his or her own life, so long as it does not interfere with someone else’s.

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From page D-1 MEMORIES (Gospel): “I Don’t Feel Noways Tired” (James Cleveland with the Salem Inspirational Choir), “Oh Happy Day” (the Edwin Hawkins Singers), “Take Me Back” (Andraé Crouch & the Disciples), “Lord Don’t Move the Mountain” (Inez Andrews), “You Brought the Sunshine (Into My Life)” (the Clark Sisters), “He That Hungers” (the Beverly Glenn Concert Chorale), “I’ll Make it Alright” (the Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church Choir), “He’s an on Time God” (Dottie Peoples),” “Everything’s Gonna be Alright” (Al Green), “Optimistic” (Sounds of Blackness).

BLESSINGS to Donafay Collins, Hansen Clarke, Aaron Riser, Shirleen Fort, David Humphries, Reuben Yabuku, Montez Miller, Carolyn Crawford, Von Harrell and Ali Majid.

WORDS OF THE WEEK, from Oprah Winfrey: “If your preferred way of doing something strays from the mainstream, be proud of it. You are the one and only you.”

Let the music play!

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Herbert Hill, Detroit real estate pioneer, has died Herbert James Hill, Sr. was born October 7th 1928 in Atoka, Oklahoma as the fourth and youngest child of John and Luella Hill. He lost his father at the early age of one. Left with no income, his mother placed her children in an orphanage for a short time, but insisted on reclaiming them upon learning they would be separated. She persevered as a domestic worker to provide for her children.

Herbert adopted a love for reading at an early age, where he taught himself to read under a dim kerosene lamp for hours every night. By the time he graduated as class valedictorian from Dunbar High School at the age of 16, he had read through the entire school library collection. Herbert went on to graduate with honors in Education from Wiley College within 3 years. He joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. during his senior year and later became a lifetime member. At 19, Herbert was accepted into Wayne College (now Wayne State University) Masters of Science and Education program.

While facing academic adversity due to his young age, his counselor advocated for him, insisting that maturity would come with time and that his age should not be an obstacle. Herbert’s southern accent presented a cultural barrier in his goal of becoming a teacher. To overcome this challenge, he took several speech courses to ensure he would be able to compete.

After graduating Wayne College with double Masters degrees, amidst a climate of racial discrimination, segregation and a struggling economy, Herbert had a difficult time finding work in his profession. He endured by

Herbert James Hill working as an insurance agent, a construction worker, a factory worker at Ford Motor Company, and a postal worker at the US Postal Service.

Educator With great persistence, Herbert eventually realized his dream of teaching, becoming an elementary science instructor for the Inkster Public School System. During his twelve year teaching career he maintained high expectations and nurtured his students’ curiosity in the area of the natural sciences. In order to meet the financial demands of providing for his immediate and extended family, Herbert decided to work in real estate.

The Real Estate Master Herbert entered into real estate while teaching full time at a pivotal period during the Civil Rights Movement. He began his career at Penn Realty in 1957 and later worked

for Benjamin Rich Realty.

Herbert quickly became a trailblazer in the industry using the Fair Housing Act of 1968 to challenge the climate of racial discrimination practices.

During Detroit’s “White Flight” his speech training became an advantage in working with white families that were moving to the suburbs while providing opportunity of home ownership to African American families, many of which had migrated from the south.

In 1972 he established, Herbert J. Hill Realty Real Estate Masters, one of Detroit’s first and largest African American real estate companies.

He leaves a legacy of proud homeowners throughout the city of Detroit and its surrounding suburbs.

Herbert never met a stranger. He had the unique ability to make an acquaintance feel like an old friend, finding joy in sharing a compliment or a beautiful word of encouragement. His laugh was infectious and as memorable as his heart warming smile. He had a genuine interest in people, making him a master salesman and a beautiful man loved by many. As the family storyteller, Herbert became our only remaining link to his family history in Post Depression Oklahoma. His stories connected us to his contributions during the Civil Rights era in Detroit.

1966. This union brought four children: Herbert James Hill, Jr., Luella Hill-Kim, H. Julian Hill, and Hubert Jason Hill.

Herbert was a longstanding member and active participant at All Saints Episcopal Church. He remained strong in his faith and his belief in God. Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, John and Luella Hill, brothers Ural Hill and John Hill, and sister Osia Valree James.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Nell Hill, and leaves a strong legacy and work ethic for his children: Herbert James Hill, Jr., Luella Hill-Kim (Chong), H. Julian Hill (Lisa), and Hubert Jason Hill (Dara). His grandchildren: H. Julian Hill, Jr., Scarlet Rebeca Kim, Alexis Juliet Kim, and Khailyn Norah Hill. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Rosetta Ferguson Final Arrangements Visitation for Mrs. Rosetta Ferguson will take place on Frday, Nov. 27, 3 to 8 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Home, 806 E. Grand Blvd.

The family hour will be on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at noon at Peoples Missionary Baptist Church, 3000 McDougall, Detroit.

For additional information, please call Swanson Funeral Home at 313.923.1122.

Family Life Herbert married Martha Nell Enochs on February 21,

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But the following day, November 28, is Small Business Saturday, and can be a more satisfying way to shop for gifts for loved ones.

At a time of year where big box retailers offer deep discounts, this annual opportunity to show local businesses your support is also a great way to score unique

items while benefitting the local economy.

Here are some retail trends and other things to consider as you shop at your favorite small businesses.

The Local Economy By supporting small businesses, you are supporting local job creation. In fact, small firms accounted for over three-fifths of the new jobs created between 1993 and mid-2013, according to government statistics.

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With the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express reporting that $14.3 billion was spent with independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday in 2014, spending your holiday shopping budget locally strengthens Main Street and can help your community’s economy thrive.

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Such information terminals are helping to transform retail management by offering small businesses a chance to better compete against their big box counterparts.

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Picture Perfect Packing Not everyone has the luxury of a reindeer powered sleigh and a magical satchel to effortlessly transport gifts. Here are some foolproof packing tips.

• Make a list and check it twice. Separate your essentials from your desirables, and be realistic with luggage limitations.

• For travelers that belong to a frequent flyer program, take advantage of perks like free first checked bags or discounted early boarding rates. Use program discounts to transport multiple gifts at a flat rate or to ensure that more expensive items that you’d prefer to carry on have ample space in the airplane’s overhead bin.

• Save gift-wrapping for once you’ve reached your destination to avoid extra TSA scrutiny.

‘Home’ for the Holidays Avoid overstaying your welcome at relatives by lodging at a home-like space of your own. An extended-stay style hotel with affordable nightly rates means family fun instead of family feud.

Unwind in a spacious guest room and enjoy upgraded amenities, including free in-room Wi-Fi to stay connected to those

style hotel, take advantage of an in-room kitchen to whip up a savory course or no-bake sweet treats, like drop cookies, fudges and cereal bars.

Seasonal Savings Santa enlists the support of helpers to ensure his big travel day is stress-free. Holiday travelers should do the same. Consider the help of rewards programs to relieve budget stress.

Many point-based loyalty programs require significant time and investment before you see any benefit. For valuable savings, enroll in one offering instant rewards, coupons and discounts at national retailers, rental car companies, restaurants and more.

Avoid Cabin Fever Budget-friendly activities keep holiday spirits high. Enjoy winter festivals, ice skating, caroling, a friendly game of your favorite sport, or a car ride through the area’s most festive neighborhoods. far away and flat-screen televisions with premium channels to watch holiday favorites.

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‘Tis the Season for Giving Spread a little charitable cheer to those less fortunate. This time of year lends itself to many service opportunities, so identify an organization or give back on your own with a special project. Simple gestures to spread goodwill include anonymous gifts, over-tipping for services or packing stockings for the homeless.

More holiday travel tips and information can be found at ExtendedStayAmerica.com.

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Greater New Mount Moriah 20th Pastoral Anniversary Black Tie Gala Honoring Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center was the venue for the 20th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration for Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers, senior pastor of Greater New Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Rev. Motherof AM 1340 opened the celebration and gospel recording artist Vickie Winans served as mistress of ceremonies for this unforgettable night, with a capacity crowd of 500.

Local tributes and awards were given by the Honorable Judge Damon J. Keith, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, AIPAC National President David Victor, president of the National Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. James C. Perkins, and others. Rev. E. Winford Bell from Los Angeles and Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., from Atlanta flew in to personally honor their friend and brother in the Gospel.

Stirring gospel music sprinkled with smooth jazz flowed from the saxophone of Duane Parham as guests dined on a delicious meal. Aaron Walker and Michael Turner held the room captive, drawing thunderous applause as they rendered a superb mime performance of “My Words Have Power.” Winans gave her unique renditions of “As Long as I Got King Jesus” and “Safe in His Arms,” receiving a standing ovation.

Description of the other side of Rev. Flowers started with his brother, Barney, who revealed that Rev. Flowers conducted his first revival at the age of three and never stopped preaching. But the crowd was moved to silent tears at the outpouring of love from Rev. Flowers’ three daughters, Kierra, Kaletah and Kristiana, who talked about “Daddy.” His daughters, now successful, independent young women, told of their love for their father who, in spite of his multitude of pastoral responsibilities that sometimes kept him from a few childhood events, he always had time for them. His love was always present in their lives, no matter the distance.

They told how he taught them to pray, look to God for their strength and direction and depend on the love of God. His daughters shared their pride in their father as well as knowing their successes are because of what he taught them by words and by his walking upright before God. Finally, Rev. Flowers, with an emotion and love-filled heart, thanked everyone for coming to this event and for 20 years of love and support through all of the rough and smooth places. He expressed continued appreciation to his family, church and community.

At Rev. Flowers’ request, all clergy were invited to the dais to surround and lay hands on him while Rev. Dr. Flippin led the room in prayer for God’s continued health, strength and blessings. The non-traditional but appropriate benediction was recording artist Kurt Carr’s moving rendition of “Lord Do It” as he reminded Rev. Kenneth James Flowers that the Lord will indeed do it.

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