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Vol. 83 – No. 47 | July 29 - Aug. 4, 2020
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Michigan Chronicle Endorses
Brenda Jones for the 13th District
By MC Editorial Board 2020 has been a year full of unprecedented events. While the threat of COVID-19 looms, racial tensions have hit a fever pitch bringing an air of unpredictability to the nation. However, in the midst of all the uncertainty there is a familiar battle being waged for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District seat. Detroit City Council President and Former Congresswoman Brenda Jones and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib will face each other in the August 4 primary just as they did two years ago. Steeped in controversy, the battle for the 13th District began when the late U.S. Rep. John Conyers stepped down in 2017. There were two races for his seat. Jones won the first one which determined who would get to finish the remaining two months of Conyers term and Tlaib won the actual primary and went on to become the first Palestinian American elected to congress. While both of these women have a passion for service, they both have very different ways of getting things done. Where Tlaib has been described by some as flamboyant and outspoken, Jones has been described as having a more collaborative style and has been known to work across lines to get things done. Experts have described politics as a game of give and take. An excerpt from an interview with the Washington Post reads, “Since Tlaib entered office, her remarks have been called ‘inappropriate’ by fellow Democrats and ‘disrespectful’ by Republicans. She has refused to apologize.” It is sentiments like this that has brought Tlaib criticism and cause some to question her effectiveness.
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Jones has been critical of Tlaib’s style saying, “There are things that I might feel, but I just don’t say in public and an example is ‘impeach the M-F’ on the very first day,” she said. “Not to say you’re going to always agree, but you have to be able to work with those people because you never know who you’re going to need in order to get things done that need to be done.” An example of working well with others is evident through Jones’ endorsements. In 2018, former State Senator Coleman Young, former State Senator Ian Conyers, former State Representative Shanelle Jackson and Westland Mayor Bill Wild were all candidates in the 13th Congressional (Democratic) District race. Today, these four leaders wholeheartedly endorse Brenda Jones for Congress in her 2020 bid for the 13th Congressional District seat. Tlaib counters that she has been effective, getting legislation she sponsored to protect pension benefits signed into law, as well as getting an amendment approved in a recent infrastructure bill offering billions to replace lead pipes. “People may take issue with how I express myself or say that I’m always out with my bullhorn but my record speaks for itself. I’m doing the work.”
This leaves many wondering if Tlaib’s celebrity is impeding her ability to be effective. This is not a question that the 13th can afford to ponder. Michigan’s 13th Congressional District is the third poorest in our nation. And with that being the case, whoever represents the 13th has to be a formidable negotiator in order to secure resources for the area. “I’m not interested in being a celebrity. I am not a rock star and Tlaib has been everywhere doing everything except adequately serving the people of the 13th
District,” said Jones. Detroit accounts for 60 percent of the 13th Congressional District and Brenda Jones knows Detroit. Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, represents a majority-Black district. Some of Jones’ supporters, like John Conyers’ great-nephew Ian Conyers, have been observing the distinction, telling the AP that the district should be represented by a Black member as “folks are wanting someone to make their case in their own words.” With over 12 years of experience as a public servant Brenda Jones has consistently been an advocate for her constituents as a member of City Council. In November of 2005, she was elected to the Detroit City Council. Since 2014, she has served as the City Council President working diligently to bring jobs, economic opportunities, neighborhood revitalization and educational resources to all, positively impacting the quality of life for residents, public safety personnel, senior citizens, small business owners, government employees, veterans and union members. We believe that Brenda Jones is the right choice to continue the work that
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The Michigan Chronicle’s Choice for Wayne County Prosecutor:
Kym Worthy
Candidate Spotlight: Kym Worthy Kym Worthy is on the August 4 Democratic Primary ballot as a candidate for the office of Wayne County Prosecutor, an office she has held since 2004 when she became the first African American and the first female to hold the position. Worthy began her legal career in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in 1984, and in 1989 she became the first African American selected by the office as a “Special Assignment” Prosecutor. Worthy was elected judge of the Recorder’s Court for the City of Detroit in 1994 and became a judge for the Wayne County Circuit Court in 1997 following the merger of the two courts. Worthy received an undergraduate degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame School of Law. In the days leading up to the August 4 primary, Worthy responded to questions from Michigan Chronicle contributor Scott Talley. What does Kym Worthy stand for?
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Tlaib is an attorney, activist and veteran state lawmaker who has become quite popular as a member of “The Squad,” an informal name given to Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (DMass.) and Rashida Tlaib. As a member of “The Squad” Tlaib has had made just as many headlines for her feuds as she has for her accomplishments. Oddly enough while many accuse her of not being able to reach across the aisle to negotiate, her beefs have definitely gone across and through party lines. She has been the target of President Trump’s frustration and even Pelosi took shots at The Squad dismissing them as four people with a following in “their Twitter world” but no following on Capitol Hill.
“Truth. Integrity. Honesty. Forthrightness. Boldness. Trusted, proven and fearless leadership. Experience.
Innovation. I have done what is right, just, moral and fair regardless of what is popular. This has been proven repeatedly. I was fearless in being the first prosecutor in the United States to convict on-duty police officers of murder. This began a 28-year journey combating police brutality and lobbying for police reform. My experience includes thousands of trials and hearings as a prosecutor and thousands of trials and hearings as a circuit court judge. I have been the county’s chief prosecutor for 16 years, making tough decisions every single day. With COVID-19, the loss of resources, escalating violence and uncertain tomorrows, this is not a time for untested and inexperienced leadership. I have faced the tests, done what is right and continue to be innovative.” What is Kym Worthy’s message to Wayne County’s African American community? “I have the experience to lead in these tough times. I created over 15 diversion programs when no one else was doing this because I believe that treatment, proactivity, alternatives to incarceration, and getting to the root causes of crime are essential parts of protecting the community. More than 18,000 youth and adults, most of them
people of color, have been appropriately diverted from the criminal justice system. As a decades-long mental health advocate, I also focus on appropriate solutions for the mentally ill. “I created our Public Integrity Unit over 15 years ago. This unit has specially trained prosecutors that exclusively handle police brutality, shootings and misconduct 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Over the last few years, over 70 officers have been charged. I created the first Conviction Integrity Unit in Michigan. No prosecutor’s office should be afraid to seriously examine old convictions and make sure they are sound. This unit is now nationally recognized, and
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to date we have exonerated 20 men. We have done 95 hearings on cases in which juveniles were sentenced to life in prison – almost none in my administration – and 61 have been released. More hearings are planned. “I have been fighting for 11 years for the victims represented by over 11,000 rape evidence kits abandoned by police. Eighty-six percent of those kits belonged to people of color. These victims were ignored and disrespected until our office stood up for them. “I have created programs for senior citizens, immigrants, and the LGBTQ population, all previously ignored by the criminal justice system in Michigan and Wayne County. And, even though prosecutors do not set bail, I believe that there should be no cash bail for civil infractions, non-assaultive misdemeanors, or traffic offenses except drunk driving and criminal traffic fatalities.” And how will Kym Worthy deliver on her message to Wayne County’s African American community? “The next two fiscal years are going to be very painful financially for everyone. Experienced leadership is needed. We will not only have to fight for every dollar and obtain even more specialty grants than we have now (approximately $12 million). We will continue to confront America’s mass incarceration issue by continuing our large-scale programs for diversion, treatment, restorative justice and alternatives to incarceration. We expect to divert at least 5,000 more youth and adults from the criminal justice system. “We have now also turned to mediation as an alternative to charging. This program is called “Talk It Out,” where we have partnered with the Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center, and solutions to disputes are mediated with the youth, his or her parents and the victims. We will expand this to adults. “I will use my influence to support certain bail reform bills. We are working on wrap-around services for the newly exonerated, including college tuition, transportation, housing, and mental health services. We are continuing our work on criminal justice and police reform – things that I have done for years and where I will join with the statewide prosecutors’ organization, the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, in working with the Legislature. We are also determined to get our Community Court program up and running. This program would allow trained community members to alternatively sentence neighborhood defendants to a punishment short of incarceration.”
Victoria Burton-Harris is on the August 4 Democratic Primary ballot as a candidate for the office of Wayne County Prosecutor, an office elected every four years whose responsibilities include prosecuting felony cases throughout Wayne County. A native of Flint, Burton-Harris, Victoria received an Burton-Harris undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in political science and African American studies, and a law degree from the Wayne State University Law School. She began her law career as an associate attorney with Detroit-based William W. Swor & Associates. A criminal-defense attorney, Burton-Harris is currently managing partner of McCaskey Law, a firm headquartered in downtown Detroit which specializes in criminal defense and family law. In the days leading up to the August 4 primary, Burton-Harris responded to questions from Michigan Chronicle contributor Scott Talley. What does Victoria Burton-Harris stand for? “I believe that to be a Black lawyer means having one of two options—either be a social engineer for justice or a parasite on my community. Charles Hamilton Houston, a well-known Black lawyer and dean of Howard Law School, once echoed those words, and I live by them. Having a degree in African American studies and political science, I am aware that the 13th Amendment allows continued slavery through the criminal-legal system, in response to crime. As a defense attorney, I have seen the criminal-injustice system decimate Black families and poor families. It is a parasitic system that feasts on the bodies of not just Black and poor folks, but also our children, and those battling with mental illness and substance abuse. I believe that our leaders have an obligation to allow research and data to dictate how they lead, along with listening to the people who are represented. The people and data are clear. We cannot continue to simply jail our way out of crime. We must focus on intervention and prevention, and invest in our communities, our children and resources to address the root causes of crime.” What is Victoria Burton-Harris’ message to Wayne County’s African American community? “Wayne County is only 39 percent Black, yet the Wayne County jail is over 70 percent Black. This
is a systemic problem that must not be allowed to go on. We have a chance to do something different this year on August 4. I am hopeful that with the national uprising and a call to end mass incarceration of Black people and criminal justice reform, we will make the right choice. “If we continue to do what we’ve always done, we will continue to get what we’ve always gotten. We have never adequately addressed the root causes of crime; we have only sought to simply punish people without aiming to rehabilitate. This means that folks repeat their behavior because no one has intervened and invested in them and given them resources to not just survive but thrive. The root causes of crime are poverty, lack of resources, education inequality, unaddressed trauma, undiagnosed and untreated mental illness, substance abuse and racial inequity.” How will Victoria Burton-Harris deliver on her message to Wayne County’s African American community? “Our campaign has turned into a movement and is powered by the people. We have been knocking on doors, phoning and texting voters, mailing voters and popping up on their television screens and devices with paid ads. Several organizations have endorsed me and our campaign is working hard to get our message to voters with the help of a large base of volunteers. We are the change we have been waiting on.” The Michigan Chronicle’s Choice for Wayne County Prosecutor: Kym Worthy The increased attention that the Wayne County’s Prosecutor’s race has received is good for our community. And during this time of heightened community awareness, with more eyes on the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, we need the “lawyer for the people” to be a proven, results-oriented leader, who responds to critical community needs with initiatives and programs that are both sound and innovative. We point to the 15 diversion programs created by Kym Worthy. As a result, more than 18,000 youth and adults—mostly people of color—have been diverted from the criminal justice system. These programs are an example of Worthy’s leadership and innovation. With that said, from what we hear from readers, there is still a perception among a significant segment of our community that the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has not done enough publicly to create goodwill, particularly in the City of Detroit. We believe this perception can be remedied with more positive community outreach from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office going forward, and we fully expect that to happen in the future. It is with that expectation, along with Worthy’s track record of leadership and innovation, that we endorse her for the Aug. 4 primary.
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Brenda Jones From page A-1 needs to be done in the 13th District. Jones is a trailblazer, a visionary, and a humanitarian. Working to make Detroit a more prosperous city for everyone has always been her focus and she will no doubt double down on that mission thus bringing much needed attention and resources to the 13th District. And while we appreciate Tlaib’s unapologetic passion, initiatives and commitment to her district, we believe that Brenda Jones will better leverage her personal relationships, professional acumen and years of experience to help take the 13th District from poverty to prosperity. Candidate Jones’ Statement: “Those in the 13th District have
felt neglected due to a lack of representation since the retirement of its long-serving Congressman. I will work to restore the trust of those in the District by providing a high level of accessibility and accountability for getting things done. Many of my activities will focus on continuing the growth and development of the District, with emphasis on its neighborhoods. I will address barriers to employment and provide resources for the hundreds of returning citizens who wish to contribute to the same neighborhoods they used to hurt. I will advocate for fair and affordable housing options to help neighborhoods maintain their diverse strengths. We must all be engaged in the great story of recovery and amenities must be enhanced to attract businesses and residents.”
Oakland County Executive Race: David Coulter Vs. Andy Meisner Candidate Spotlight: David Coulter David Coulter is on the Aug. 4 Democratic Primary ballot as a candidate for the office of Oakland County Executive, an office he has held since Aug. 2019, when he was appointed by a majority vote of county commissioners following the passing of L. Brooks Patterson, who had held the office for nearly three decades. Prior to assuming the office of Oakland County Executive, Coulter had been mayor of Ferndale since 2011. From 2002 through 2010, Coulter represented Southeast Oakland County on the Board of Commissioners. Coulter also has served as the director of External Relations for the Children’s Foundation of Michigan (formerly the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation) and executive director of the Michigan AIDS Fund. Coulter received an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and an Executive Education Certificate from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. In the days leading up to the Aug. 4 primary, Coulter responded to questions submitted to his campaign team from Michigan Chronicle contributor Scott Talley. What does David Coulter and his administration stand for? “I am a collaborative person by nature, and have always put people and communities first. It is very difficult to be an effective public servant if you fail to bring people together to do the work that needs to be done. I believe my record of accomplishments at the county demonstrates I can do this successfully.” What is David Coulter’s message to Oakland County’s African American community? “It is the responsibility of government to serve all residents, level the playing field, remove obstacles and create opportunity. For me this starts by being honest about the sys-
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temic racism that exists, the by the pandemic and hiring disenfranchisement that too five dozen school nurses to many of our residents feel, help our schools open safely. and the income inequality and I will continue to deliver on wealth gap that is growing, not my vision for a more equitable narrowing. My role as county county—not only with words executive is to bring about but with deeds to help make it change in our culture, our pol- a reality.” icies and practices, and hold Candidate Spotlight: ourselves responsible for the results. I am going to be intenAndy Meisner tional about evaluating service Oakland County Treasurer delivery, hiring and promotion, Andy Meisner is on the Aug. and procurement practices 4 Democratic Primary ballot to ensure equity. I ask that as a candidate for the office you judge me on my record of Oakland County Executive. of accomplishments in office Meisner has served as Oakland and my leadership during the County Treasurer since 2009. COVID-19 pandemic.” He also served three terms in And how will David Coulter the Michigan House of Repredeliver on his message to sentatives. Meisner’s résumé Oakland County African also includes serving as a U.S. American community? Congressional aide, and while “As county executive, I have a working among Congressional track record of results. I hired staff, Meisner says the late Rep. the county’s first African Amer- John Lewis was one of his inican Deputy Executive and the spirations. Meisner earned a first Chief Diversity, Equity bachelor’s degree in political and Inclusion Officer. We are science from the University of expanding health care in our Michigan and a law degree from county clinics to include pri- the University of Detroit-Mercy mary care, dental care, family and is a member of the State planning and behavioral health Bar of Michigan. On July 27, services. During the COVID-19 Meisner responded to quespandemic we acted quickly to tions from Michigan Chronicle expand testing in Southfield, contributor Scott Talley during Pontiac and at our church- a phone interview. es, senior living facilities and What does Andy Meisner public housing apartments. stand for? We also established food as- “More than anything I stand sistance, rental assistance for equity and leading by examand grants for non-profits. We ple. In terms of equity I’m very distributed 15,000 reopening mindful that a zip code in Oakkits to small businesses and land County dictates a lot about churches. Now we are focus- the type of opportunity young ing economic recovery grants people and adults will have for to assist small businesses in the pursuit of happiness and ficommunities of color hard hit nancial wellness. Regardless of
zip code, every Oakland County resident deserves access to opportunities. And when it comes to leading by example, I believe leaders should always take the first cut. That is why during the recession and COVID-19, I was the first to take a pay cut.” What is Andy Meisner’s message to Oakland County’s African American community? “My message is that government has failed them. Government has failed in them in the realms of criminal justice, policing, environmental justice, home ownership, entrepreneurship, health care and education. I have a specific agenda targeting the experience of the African American community in Oakland County across each category because I am committed to making things better. “In the realm of racial justice, I promise to continue being an outspoken voice, including holding the legacy of Brooks Patterson, as well as Donald Trump accountable for their words and behavior. In criminal justice, I laid out a platform for countywide, zero tolerance for police brutality and racism, and for establishing civilian oversight over all of our departments. In the realm of environmental justice, my platform holds companies accountable for environmental damage and for placing polluting facilities disproportionately where the black community lives. “I also will expand affordable housing, including multifamily affordable housing so more African Americans can live the dream of home ownership, while also creating grant support and a business incubator for Black-owned small businesses. “In the area of health care, the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on unacceptable disparities that exist for the Black community. The disparities were there before, and they’re with us now, and now is the time to fix the problems, which I’m going to do through greater access to physical
health care, and mental health and addiction services. We also will lower prescription drug costs through bulk purchasing countywide. “I’m also a big believer in education because education allowed me to overcome some challenges I had as a kid, so I want to make sure that every kid regardless of zip code gets an at-bat in life. It means access to high-quality education, including access to high-quality, early-childhood education, because those first eight years can build a foundation for future learning, health, and success in life. And beyond high school, we want to follow the model of the Kalamazoo Promise by making state public universities, community colleges, or career education available to all of our county high school graduates. As long as our students are willing to work hard and invest in their future, we want to cover that and our students can be debt free—I believe it’s a game changer.” How will Andy Meisner deliver on his message to Oakland County’s African American community? “I worked with members of our community for many months to develop this platform, and I will continue an ongoing dialogue to implement these changes and to continue to be informed about the condition of African Americans in Oakland County. Right after George Floyd, we started a bi-weekly virtual town hall where we addressed the critical need for police reform and the mass incarceration of African Americans, along with prevention and policies. And as a member of the State House, I wrote legislation to reform our public mental health system. I will always offer myself as an ally, and draw from the experience of our African American community to help us better understand and root out the poison that is racism and get us moving in a more harmonious direction.”
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Black Votes Matter
By Patreice A. Massey
On Tuesday, November 3, Americans will cast their vote in various elections that will drastically impact the quality of life for many years to come. Unfortunately most people will not vote. Voting is a constitutional right that many Americans simply choose not to exercise. As African Americans we cannot afford to simply opt out of the voting process. It’s statistically been proven that minorities stand to lose the most when we don’t vote. Voter turnout is a serious issue in America.
Voting During COVID-19 By Darlene A. White The 2020 Michigan Primary Election is coming up on August 4 and coronavirus cases across the state is still on the rise. As of this Thursday, Michigan now has a total of 84,431 COVID-19 cases and 6,395 deaths, according to the State of Michigan’s website.
According to political expert Dr. Larry J. Sabato, voter participation in presidential election years (e.g., 2008, 2012, 2016) is usually between 50 and 60 percent. However, the same report indicates that it is rare for more than 40 percent of Americans to vote in Congressional midterm election years (e.g., 2006, 2010, 2014). In state and local elections in odd-numbered years, such as 2017, turnout can be lower than ten percent.
Michigan voters who feel uncomfortable voting in person amid the pandemic now have the option to vote by mail with an absentee ballot.
The most fundamental difference between presidential and midterm cycles is that far fewer voters participate when there is no presidential race.
If you have received your absentee ballot in the mail, it simply needs to be filled out following the instructions and returned by 8 p.m. on August 4. Postage is required for this option.
According to available data, the last time midterm turnout exceeded the previous presidential election was in 1838, when 70.8% of the eligible population voted versus the 56.5% who voted in the 1836 presidential election. Ever since, presidential turnout has always exceeded midterm turnout. Although the federal government elections often get the most media attention many of the matters that deeply affect Black people are decided at the local level. The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless other minorities at the hands of law enforcement has caused the country to take a real look at police reform. Over 80 percent of African-Americans feel that police brutality is a serious issue. Protests have been popping up in almost every corner of the country and angry citizens are demanding change. So how do we effect change? By voting! The sheriffs that manage the police, the prosecutors that are responsible for challenging police misconduct, and the judg-
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The state of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail.
If you do not want to mail in your absentee ballot, it can be returned by dropping it off at your local clerk’s office or drop box (if available) by 8 p.m. on August 4. No postage is required for this option. Not everyone supports voting by mail — some, including President Donald Trump, criticized Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson when she announced she would send absentee ballot applications to all 7.7 million registered voters in Michigan. The president and others, without citing evidence, say increased voting by mail will lead to more cases of election fraud. For those who would like to vote in-person, there will be new procedures in place at the polls. Face masks are not required to be worn when voting in person in Michigan, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Face coverings are still highly encouraged -- and, now, often
required -- to be worn when around people who live outside of your household to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. “We want to encourage and enforce masking up, but we certainly recognize the inherent right to go in and cast your ballot,” the Governor said at a news conference last Friday. Gov. Whitmer recently signed an executive order requiring face masks or coverings to be worn in any indoor, and some outdoor, public spaces in Michigan due to rising COVID-19 cases across the state. Janice Winfrey, clerk of Detroit says, if anyone prefers to go vote in person, that it will be perfectly safe. Winfrey said precincts will have gloves, masks, thermometers, wipes, and masks. “We’re even doing drive-through voting - where the voter really doesn’t even have to get out of the car, other than to put that ballot through the
tabulator,” she said. All voters must show a photo ID or sign an affidavit attesting that you do not have a photo ID in order to cast a ballot. Voters can satisfy the ID requirement by showing a Michigan driver’s license or a Michigan personal identification card. If you do not have a driver’s license or other form of photo ID, you can get a state ID card at your local Secretary of State branch for $10. People over 65, people who have had driving privileges terminated due to physical or mental disability, or are blind do not need to pay this fee. Absentee ballot applications are also being accepted for the upcoming 2020 General Election on November 3. For more information on the 2020 election, please visit: https://www. michigan.gov/
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As the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to spike in Michigan, new voting rights have been placed for Michiganders.
For the first time since 2018, Michigan voters have the option to vote by mail without a reason. The State of Michigan mailed absentee voting applications to all registered Michigan voters in May. Those who applied to receive an absentee ballot for the Michigan primary should have already received it in the mail. If you have received your absentee ballot in the mail, it simply needs to be filled out following the instructions and returned by 8 p.m. on August 4. Postage is required for this option.
If you do not want to mail in your absentee ballot, it can be returned by dropping it off at your local clerk’s office or drop box (if available) by 8 p.m. on August 4. No postage is required for this option. “By mailing applications, we have ensured that no Michigander has to choose between their health and their right to vote,” said Secretary of State, Joselyn Benson. “Voting by mail is easy, convenient, safe, and secure, and every voter in Michigan has the right to do it.”
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Voters Rights From page A-3
■ Michigan driver’s license or state ID
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The Michigan appeals court ruled election officials may only count those absentee ballots received before polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. The court also rejected a request for Benson to tell local clerks to provide paid postage on the return envelopes when sending out absentee ballots, according to The Associated Press.
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Officials say that more than one million absentee ballots have been issued to Michigan voters as of early July. So far about 30,000 ballots have been returned one month before election day.
■ Voters who have photo ID but didn’t bring it to the polls
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■ Once you sign the affidavit, you may cast your ballot. It will be counted with all other ballots on Election Day.
Restore Affirmative Action in Michigan
On Election Day, every Michigan voter who offers to vote at the polls must comply with the requirement by showing picture identification or signing an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. If you’ve never registered to vote in Michigan before, provide a document showing proof of residency to your city or township clerk’s office before 8 pm on Election Day and register to vote with a document showing proof of residency. The document must include your current address and can be in electronic form. You may show:
■ paycheck ■ government check ■ another government document If you do not have photo ID, you can still cast a ballot simply by signing an affidavit. The affidavit can be used by:
Wayne County Prosecutor: Kym L. Worthy Wayne County Sheriff: Benny N. Napoleon Wayne County Treasurer: Eric R. Sabree Wayne County Clerk: Cathy M. Garrett
Proposals: Proposition O - Operating Millage Renewal - YES
■ Voters who do not have acceptable photo ID
If you do not have a driver’s license or other acceptable photo identification, you can get a state identification card at your local Secretary of State branch office for $10. State ID cards are free to individuals who are 65 or older or who are blind. Cards are also free to those who have had driving privileges terminated due to a physical or mental disability. The fee can also be waived for individuals who present other good cause for a fee waiver. For more information on the 2020 Elections, please visit: Michigan.gov/ Vote.
By Andre Spivey In our current social and political climate, it is imperative that we direct and focus our attention and energies to one of our on-going civil rights struggles here in the State of Michigan. Therefore, the Detroit City Council unanimously passed a resolution led by Council Member André L. Spivey and Andre Spivey joined by Council President Brenda Jones calling for the restoration of Affirmative Action in Michigan. As some might recall, in the 1990’s there was a movement headed by Mr. Wardell (Ward) Anthony Connerly. Mr. Connerly is a businessman, political activist, former University of California Regent and the leader of a national non-profit organization in opposition to Affirmative Action. He is credited with leading the Proposition 209 initiative that ended Affirmative Action in the State of California in 1996. Mr. Connerly’s movement found its way to Michigan first in the form of a lawsuit brought in 1997, challenging racial preferences in the University of Michigan’s admission policies. This challenge was successful in part; however, the court did allow the University of Michigan Law school to continue its use preferences in the admission policy. This led to the ballot initiative called the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI) or proposal 2.
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percent, yet not a single Black representative on the city council.
es that hear the cases against the police are often elected or appointed by elected officials.
Now, the mere presence of Black elected officials wont solve all of the issues present in the black community but we know that not having political representation can create issues for communities of color.
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“The tragic murder of George Floyd continues to highlight for our community the inadequate justice system we face in America,” said Kamilia K. Landrum Executive Director, Detroit Branch NAACP. “Our community must stay engaged in not only national matters, but local issues as well. It matters who your mayor is because he or she will select your police chief. Local elections determine who is your prosecutor and who are your judges.” What other issues are decided at the local level? Education is a big one. Many Detroit parents have expressed frustration with the present state of the educational system. Schools are controlled by locally elected school board. If you want more convenient shopping and amenities vote for it. The decision to allow both residential and commercial uses in a neighborhood is up to the local zoning board. Public transit is similarly governed by local authorities. Voter participation matters to all Americans but its very vital to African Americans for many reasons. Political representation is also important. A recent study by Demos, a public policy organization that studies political inequalities, examined 438 municipalities that, demographically, would be expected to have at least one Black representative in the city government. Of the 438 cities, they found that 175 had councils that underrepresented the African-American population. Some of the cities had Black populations as high as 77
Secondly, reports have shown that voter turnout is directly related to the distribution of resources. High voter turnout in local elections can influence the spending decisions of elected officials. So what that means is that the more minorities that turn out to vote the more pressure that gets applied to elected officials which can influence their spending on policies that are in line with their communities concerns. Flint, Michigan, is an example of the importance of local and state elections. In 2014, reports from Flint indicated that the drinking water was unsafe for consumption, bathing, or cooking. Although no one has been ultimately held responsible, one thing is clear: Rick Snyder, a Republican state governor appointed an emergency manager for the city. That manager, a state employee, encouraged the mayor of Flint and other city officials to switch their water source. That fateful choice caused the people of Flint to live with contaminated water. That choice was not made by the federal government, but by local officials. Long story short cities and states are responsible for many of the government functions that directly impact our life — like public transit, clean energy, and affordable housing and the outcomes of local races are sometimes decided by a few dozen votes. So if you truly want to change your community, cast your vote in local elections.
U.S. Congress: 9th District: Andy Levin 12th District: Debbie Dingell 13th District: Brenda Jones 14th District: Brenda Lawerence
Proposal 2 was a citizen’s initiative aimed at stopping discrimination based on race, color, sex or religion in admission to colleges, employment and other publicly funded institutions, effectively prohibiting Affirmative Action by public institutions. The initiative was approved for the ballot despite the Michigan Civil Rights Commission concluding that MCRI and the supporters of Proposal 2 had committed widespread and systematic racially targeted fraud in their petition campaign to secure ballot access by telling citizens who signed petitions they were signing a petition in support of Affirmative Action programs. In November 2006, it passed by a margin of 58 percent to 42 percent, which ended affirmative action by public institutions in Michigan. The results of this vote and amendment to the Michigan Constitution have negatively impacted the African American community for over a decade and has the potential to continue to affect our community and other underrepresented communities for decades to come.
Some of the results were the elimination of services such as preparation programs for students of color, summer science programs for girls, outreach to minority-and women-owned businesses to notify them of government contracting opportunities and funding for training of minority professionals in fields where they are underrepresented. It also led to significant decreases in government contracts being awarded to minority and women owned businesses, hiring of minority and female university professors, and the percentages of women and minorities working in the construction trades. Further, it prevents governments from offering services and assistance with issues common to underrepresented segments of our community. In addition, it has led to a decrease in the percentages of African Americans enrolled in our Michigan colleges. For example, in 2000 the freshman class entering the University of Michigan was 9.06 % African American. Now (20) twenty years later, in 2020, the freshman entering class in a mere 4.6% African American. This illustrates an almost 50% decline in Black student enrollment over the past 20 years. While recognizing the possibility of other contributing factors, the deprivation of educational opportunities for our children directly affects the future of our race. One would think we would be in a better place 20 years later, however the truth is that the 2006 initiative Proposal 2, was designed to set us back on many levels and it did. This is textbook systemic racism. There are three ways to amend the Michigan Constitution. Amend-
ment by Legislative proposal and vote of the electors, Amendment by petition and vote of electors and General Revision of Constitution: Submission of Question, Convention Delegates and Meeting. The two most common methods are as follows; Amendment by Legislative proposal and vote of the electors. This allows for the amendment to be proposed in the senate and house of representatives. The proposed amendments once agreed to by two-thirds of the members of each house can go to the voters at the next general election or a special election. The other most common method is amendment by petition and vote of electors. Under this provision, the amendment may be proposed by petition of registered voter in the state, signed by registered voters of the State of Michigan equal in number to at least 10 percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which the governor was elected. One of these methods of amending our Constitution will have to take place for Affirmative Action to be restored. If this is indeed a new day in our society, it is time for a new voter initiative or better yet time for the legislative of this State to step up and demonstrate real action. Starting the conversation is a good first step, but we need a call to action. Its time for Affirmative Action to be restored in Michigan. Brenda Jones is an At-Large Member and President of the Detroit City Council. Andre L. Spivey represents District 4 on the Detroit City Council
TO: ALL ELIGIBLE DISABLED VOTERS Federal Public Law 98-435 requires that polling places be accessible to disabled voters. If a polling location is not disabled accessible, this law allows the assignment of an alternate polling place. However, several polling places which were previously inaccessible are now accessible to disabled voters. Disabled voters are entitled to vote at the polls within the precinct where possible. Pollworkers are obligated to provide whatever assistance is needed to facilitate the voting process. Disabled voters with an inaccessible polling place are eligible to vote without notice at the:
Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 until the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If additional information is needed, or to confirm disabled accessibility, please contact the Department of Elections office at (313) 876-0190.
Janice M. Winfrey City Clerk & Chairperson Detroit Election Commission
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NNPA Teams with Magic Johnson to Fund Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, and MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, in funding over $100 million in PPP loans. EquiTrust, MBECP and the NNPA together today are focused on informing and encouraging minority- and women-owned businesses throughout the United States to take advantage of the current PPP loan opportunities for businesses in underserved communities. Dr. Chavis emphasized, “I have the highest regard and respect for the entrepreneurial leadership and courage of Earvin Magic Johnson. The NNPA, therefore, is enthusiastic and pleased to assist Johnson’s EquiTrust and with MBE Capital to enhance the economic recovery of African American and other minority owned businesses amidst the devastating COVID-19 pandemic in America. Our businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.” Johnson’s EquiTrust is providing critical financial support to underserved communities and businesses that have been traditionally neglected. These
additional strategic partner because I know that EquiTrust believes in changing outcomes for underserved communities the way I do. The team at EquiTrust and my direct contact Kenyatta Matheny were incredible, and we put this deal together from first call to contracts in a week.” He added: “After receiving hundreds of emails and calls from applicants asking if they can receive their PPP loans as soon as possible because this was a last hope to stay open - and in some cases to keep food on the tables of their employees - I was moved to expand this and look to fund over 20,000 PPP loans for minority companies.”
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Earvin “Magic” Johnson small and diverse businesses often have difficulty developing strong lending relationships with big banks. According to the Center for Responsible Lending, up to 90% of businesses owned by people of color have been, or will likely be, shut out of the PPP program. MBE Capital is perfectly positioned to help small and diverse businesses take advantage of this latest round of PPP funding; and the company is an approved SBA lender with over 20 years of experience serving diverse and minority businesses. They can process up to 5,000 loans per day, utilizing end-to-end online technology to accept, underwrite and
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transmit the applications to the SBA. MBE Capital has already processed over $300,000,000 in PPP loans — including the EquiTrust partnership funding $100,000,000. The NNPA is the nation’s largest trade association of African American-owned newspapers and media businesses that reach 22.4 million readers per week across the nation.
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MBECP has also partnered with The Enterprise Center (TEC), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), providing them with technology and resources to help them process over $100,000,000 in PPP loans.
This will allow TEC’s CDFI to process more SBA loans in two weeks then they have in the last 10 years. By working with Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s EquiTrust, MBECP’s pipeline is over $500,000,000. MBE Capital is committed to providing vital funding for small businesses in underserved communities. With almost $100 billion left in the second round of PPP funding, it is imperative that vulnerable small businesses are able to secure resources needed to sustain themselves. According to Rafael Martinez, CEO of MBE Capital: “I contacted EquiTrust, to be an
“This is a unique SBAbacked opportunity to use the vast resources of EquiTrust’s to prudently provide real and much needed cash to deserving minority and women-owned businesses that find it difficult to secure such funding through traditional means,” said Eric Holoman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EquiTrust. “The jobs saved will make a significant difference to their families and communities. Equitrust is excited to partner with Rafael Martinez and MBECP to do this and more as we try to level the playing field for businesses that are the backbone of America.” APPLY FOR A PPP LOAN TODAY OR LEARN MORE: https:// mbeppp.com/go/nnpa/ Loan Referral Code: NNPA
J Join the Virtual Pancakes & Politics Discussion LIVE: FORUM III Social Justice and Corporate Accountability
By Alan Hunt II As protests and demonstrations across the nation continue following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, corporate America is expressing their core values more than ever before. The Michigan Chronicle’s virtual Pancakes & Politics returns to help lead the conversation on the role of the business community in improving social justice. Aiding to navigate this discussion are panelists such as TCF Bank Executive Chairman Gary Torgow, Executive Editor of Crain’s Detroit Business Kelley Root, and NAACP Detroit Branch President Rev. Wendell Anthony. The previous forum, which featured Governor Whitmer, highlighted the responsibility of government in social justice reform. The latest panel seeks to explore the role of the private sector has in relationship to its consumers. Topics will also highlight consumer empowerment in holding companies to a necessary, equi-
Jeffrey Lambert
Kelley Root
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Carla Walker-Miller
Rev. Wendell Anthony
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table standard.
“This is truly a magical and importat moment in time when you see the pain and frustration of Black people converge with an apparent heightened consciousness in the corporate community. It appears that corporate America has recognized that the status quo is not sufficient as it relates to addressing discrimination and systemic racism,” said
Michigan Chronicle Publisher Hiram Jackson.
think of a more important conversation to have at this moment.”
“Now we must however distinguish between concrete plans to address these cultural failings and empty and opportunistic promises. For the past 15 years The Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics has invited Black voices into important conversations that influence our region’s public policy and I can’t
Dennis Archer Jr. and WWJ News Radio’s Vickie Thomas are set to return as hosts. Pancakes and Politics resumes Thursday, August 6. Opening remarks start at 7:50 AM and the program begins promptly at 8 AM via The Michigan Chronicle Facebook page.
Thursday, August 6, 2020 Opening remarks and Sponsor Introduction 7:50 am FORUM I Program will start promptly at 8:00 am
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For the purposes of voting for candidates seeking nomination to the following offices: •United States Senator •Representative in Congress (Districts 13 and 14) •Representative in State Legislature (Districts 1-10) •Representative in State Legislature - 4th District (Partial Term ending 01/01/2021) •Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney
•Wayne County Sheriff •3rd Circuit Court Judge •Wayne County Clerk •Wayne County Treasurer •Wayne County Register of Deeds •Wayne County Commissioner (Districts 1-7) •Delegate to County Convention
If you have any questions regarding your polling location on Election Day, please contact the Detroit Department of Elections at (313) 876-0190.
MICHIGAN LAW MANDATES ALL VOTERS TO PRESENT VALID PHOTO ID AT THE POLLS OR COMPLETE AN AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. Acceptable forms of photo IDs: Michigan Driver’s License or a Michigan Personal ID; Driver’s License or Personal ID by another state; Federal or State Government photo ID; U.S. Passport; Military ID with photo; current Student ID with photo or Tribal ID with photo. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Detroit will be voting on the following authority millage as presented and listed below: LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: RENEWAL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF DETROIT NON-HOMESTEAD MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL – 18.00 mills ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 11 years. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Wayne County will be voting on the following authority millages as presented and listed below: • PROPOSITION O: RENEWAL OF WAYNE COUNTY OPERATING MILLAGE – 0.9529 mills (95 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of ten years. • PROPOSITION P – RENEWAL OF WAYNE COUNTY PARKS MILLAGE – 0.2459 mills (25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years. Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/clerk/election-information.aspx or at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave., Room 201, Detroit, MI 48226. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote. Absentee ballots are available for all elections. Registered voters may obtain a ballot at the office of the Detroit Department of Elections, the office of the Detroit City Clerk or at any of our satellite/vote centers listed below.
District 1 WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219
District 2 Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers Road Detroit, MI 48235
District 3 Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234
District 4 WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48234
District 5 Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202
District 6 WCCCD Downtown Campus 1001 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226
District 7 Adams Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon St. Detroit, MI 48238 HOURS OF OPERATION: • Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Department of Elections) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (All other locations) • Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The Stott Affordable Housing Lottery Bedrock is committed to providing affordable housing in downtown Detroit. As part of our on-going effort, we are hosting a housing Lottery to provide eight one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units in our newly renovated Stott Residences. The Lottery will be accepting applications from July 1st through July 31st, 2020. There will not be a fee for Lottery applications. However, if you are one of the 10 Lottery winners, you will be responsible for paying a $35 application fee. For information, visit TheStottDetroit.com/HousingLottery, email HousingLottery@TheStottDetroit.com, call (833) 223-5909 or visit 1150 Griswold St. Detroit, MI 48226 to learn more.
AVAILABLE UNITS
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Bedrooms
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8
$1,178
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Minimum Income
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$28,272
$44,000
2 people 2 people
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$1,414
$50,240 $33,936
$50,240
3 people
$56,560
4 people
$62,800
*Household size includes everyone who will be residing in the unit. Subject to occupancy criteria. **Household earnings including salary, hourly wages, tips, overtime, bonuses, commissions, Social Security, child support, and other income guidelines subject to change.
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Community is what holds us together, and
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Who should apply? Individuals or households who fall between the minimum and maximum income requirements listed in the table above may apply. Please note: Submitting this Lottery application does not replace third-party verification of eligibility criteria. Selected Lottery applicants will undergo additional assessments, including, but not limited to: credit screening, income and asset verification, and criminal background checks in order to determine eligibility. How do I apply? Lottery applications are available online only and can be submitted at TheStottDetroit.com/ HousingLottery. No paper applications will be distributed or accepted. You may apply for the Lottery at any time between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020. If you require assistance completing the Lottery application due to a disability, or an accommodation is needed for any other reason, please call our office at (833) 223-5905. As a result of COVID-19 and current social distancing guidelines set forth by our state, we will not host an open house, but we will schedule appointments for assistance as necessary. When is the application deadline? Lottery applications must be completed and submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on July 31, 2020. What happens after you submit the Lottery application? You will receive an email with your unique confirmation number. On August 3, 2020, 8 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom Lottery applications will be randomly generated via Lottery along with a number of additional Lottery applications in case any of the original 10 selected Lottery applications fail to respond, do not meet all eligibility requirements, or do not occupy the unit. What do I need to do If I am a Lottery winner? If your Lottery application is selected, you will be notified via phone, email and priority mail, and have your unique confirmation number listed on TheStottDetroit.com/ HousingLottery. You will have 10 calendar days to respond to this notification and schedule an eligibility appointment with a Bedrock Leasing Agent. If you do not respond within 10 days, your Lottery application will be canceled, and the next Lottery applicant will be taken from the initial waiting list. During eligibility appointments, the randomly selected Lottery applicants will complete a full application, pay a $35 application fee and must provide proof of indicated household size, proof of identity for all members of the household, and income and asset verification and, once determined eligible, undergo a credit check. After all approvals are completed, a criminal background check will occur prior to taking possession of the unit. If a selected Lottery applicant fails to meet all eligibility requirements, the next Lottery applicant will be taken from the initial waiting list. This process will repeat until we have 10 fully eligible and approved applicants. Due to the varying eligibility timeline and the unknown number of Lottery applicants, there is no exact move-in date scheduled at this time. What happens to my application after all 10 units are occupied? Once there are 10 fully eligible and approved applicants, the remaining selected Lottery applicants will be placed on an on-going waiting list for future vacancies. All other applications who were not selected in the Lottery will be discarded. At that time a new, on-going waiting list application will be available online at TheStottDetroit.com. Will the Lottery application be available in languages other than English? Yes. If you need assistance in completing the Lottery application due to language barriers, please contact our office at (833) 223-5909 and accommodations can be made. What if I have more questions? Please visit TheStottDetroit.com/HousingLottery and look at our FAQ page, email HousingLottery@TheStottDetroit.com, or call (833)223-5909 and leave a message.
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Racial divide of coronavirus is real, so are innovations that can help By Allyson Y. Schwartz and Martha A. Dawson News about the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 100,000 American lives, is all around us. A subtext told in this reporting is the painful story of the pandemic’s devastating effect on people of color. While coronavirus does not know boundaries of race, income, or ethnicity, its disproportionate impact on minority communities is unmistakable and points to a deeper crisis of racial disparities in health care that have persisted long before the onset of this disMartha A. Dawson ease. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study in Atlanta found that, in a cohort of 305 adults hospitalized with coronavirus, 83 percent were black. Similarly, in Washington, D.C., 80 percent of lives lost to coronavirus are black. Public health officials report that Latinx populations are overrepresented in coronavirus deaths, too. There will be lessons gained from this pandemic, giving us the insights and motivation to build on new ways to deliver care. A renewed call to confront racial inequality in health care should be at the top of the list both for policymakers, the educational system, and health care itself. As a former member of Congress who represented Philadelphia, the nation’s sixth-largest city with a minority population of over 60 percent (Schwartz), and the President of the National Black Nurses Association, a health system administrator and educator of more than 40 years (Dawson), this is a subject close to our hearts. Last year, we participated in a convening on racial disparities in health care hosted by Better Medicare Alliance that brought together representatives from the National Minority Quality Forum, NAACP, National Medical Association, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and other health equity leaders. While we could not have predicted the havoc that coronavirus would wreak on our health care system the following
year, we find ourselves reflecting on the solutions discussed that can be brought to bear today. This convening crystalized what we have already known: racial inequities elsewhere in our culture manifest today in the form of unconscious and conscious bias by health providers, lack of representation of minorities in high-level health professions, and lagging outcomes for minorities across the health care system. Our institutions in health care are not powerless to take on these inequities – many already are. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) explained Allyson Y. Schwartz at the convening the steps being taken to ensure greater diversity in the physician workforce, while providers like ChenMed and Oak Street Health are directly engaging minority communities and leveraging supplemental benefits to address health disparities. We believe that Medicare Advantage – the managed care option in Medicare where more than 24 million seniors and Americans with disabilities receive coverage – highlights successful remedies for the inequities in health care that are deeply felt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Increasing numbers of racial minorities are choosing Medicare Advantage for their health care needs. 57 percent of Latinx Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage and black seniors represent a higher proportion of beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage than in Traditional Medicare. Black and Latinx seniors are more likely to be affected by health conditions that can heighten the risk of coronavirus-related complications. Black adults are 20 percent more likely to have asthma, 72 percent more likely to be diabetic, and eight times as likely to be diagnosed with HIV than white adults. Tackling these chronic conditions and slowing disease progression is essential to protecting these individuals, future generations, and their communities from future health crises. Medicare Advantage offers promising signs – with a 29 percent lower rate of avoidable hospitalizations among ben-
eficiaries with multiple chronic conditions, and a 73 percent lower rate of serious complications among the most clinically at-risk diabetics. We also know that most seniors live on fixed incomes, including racial minorities who are more likely to experience poverty than white older adults. Medicare Advantage can help these vulnerable beneficiaries stay more financially secure, saving them nearly $1,600 a year in annual health expenditures compared to Traditional Medicare. Consider, too, the impact of hunger and food insecurity that is exacerbated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Even before this crisis took its toll, over 21 percent of black households struggled with food insecurity. Medicare Advantage’s flexible benefit design offers tools to help. Nearly half of Medicare Advantage plans provide supplemental coverage for meal benefits
and have stepped up in this moment of crisis to help get food in the hands of seniors in need. These achievements do not happen by chance. They are made possible by the unique incentives built into the framework of Medicare Advantage that reward the value of health services provided, rather than the volume. This allows for a greater focus on primary care, earlier clinical interventions, supplemental benefits tailored to address social determinants of health, and lower costs to the patient and the health care system. Medicare Advantage is not a panacea for the racial inequities that persist across our culture today, and there is more work to be done. A report that followed our convening outlines sensible recommendations for reform — from required unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity training, to more accurate and actionable data to pinpoint where and how disparities occur. Still, these successes offer us great hope that, even in this season of crisis, innovations are taking hold that can lead to a more just future in health care. Allyson Y. Schwartz is president and CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance. She represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015. Martha A. Dawson, DNP, RN, CNS, FACHE, is President of the National Black Nurses Association and Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.
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The Michigan primary election is August 4th, and registered voters are gearing up to make their voices heard. Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are said to be amongst the largest and most diverse group of voters. According to a 2018 study released by The Brookings Institution, millennials make up 30 percent of voters. Having lived through an economic crash, terrorist attacks and social injustices may be the game-changers for this election period. While the Michigan primary ballots will differ county-to-county, millennials voice their opinions on candidates and issues important to them. However, some millennial voters remain undecided. Mariah Andrews, a Wayne county educator, remains unconvinced on Voting in the Michigan primaries. “I just don’t know if I will be voting. I probably will. It just feels very hopeless. It’s hard even to know if Voting does anything,” Andrews explains. Identifying with the Independent party, Andrews says access to clear information is one of the reasons she feels unsure. “It should be easier. There should be sites you can visit,” Andrews urges. Formerly, political opinions were learned from previous generations, namely Baby Boomers. In the digital age, information has become accessible with the internet. Millennials are using Google and social media to learn about candidates and important issues. Through research and social appeal, they are forming their political stance.
“What bothers me so much is we don’t do a lot of research ourselves. We listen to social media, and we wait to see who people are talking about,” Andrews says. While some may be on the fence, others are sure they will visit the polls in August. Eva Leon, a business manager in downtown Detroit, says she is voting and will follow the democratic ticket. “I am and forever will be a democrat. I absolutely plan on Voting because I want to make a difference. Doing nothing will not change anything. You have to be the change and be the voice,” Leon says. Originally born in northern Iraq, Leon explains why her family moved to the United States. “I am Chaldean. We had to flee the country when I was about two months old. My mother wanted to make a difference for us, so we came to the USA to live the American Dream,” Leon shares. During a 2018 study, the American Immigration Council sites roughly seven percent of Michigan’s population are immigrants, and more than half were naturalized, giving them the right to vote in local, state, and presidential elections. For Leon, Voting is something she sees as a privilege. “Voting is very important for me. It has a very deep-rooted meaning. It’s more than just a ballot and a signature; it is our children’s future,” Leon says. While politics is a male-dominated arena, men are typically less likely to vote than women. In a Pew Research Center study, women have a slight advantage and vote at a higher rate than men. During the 2018 midterms, millennial women vot-
ed in high numbers, but millennial men are not in the background. Monjui Jones, an audio engineer, and photographer is looking to vote in the Michigan primaries. Also identifying with the Democratic party, Jones says he has always voted and has no plans of stopping. “I have been voting since I was 18, and I plan to continue as long as I can,” Jones shares. Born and raised in Detroit, Jones explains what it means to be a Black man voting in this year’s primary election. “My ethnicity is African American. I grew up in Detroit all my life, and I have seen first-hand how this system has been derailed and left many of its Black citizens on the short end of the stick when it comes to improvements for the city,” he shares. Along with congressional seats, prosecuting attorneys, and county commissioner seats, many hot button issues are also up for debate. Healthcare, education, and immigration remain topics of discussion during this election period. “I want people to take education more seriously. We don’t have the resources to get these kids to the next level,” Andrews says. Like Andrews, Monjui Jones agrees education should be at the forefront, but his concerns extend past the school system. “The Detroit Public Schools Community District non-Homestead Property Tax Renewal, Proposition O, and Proposition P; those are the three that need to be talked about and need to be voted on for sure.” For Leon, immigration is an issue that
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General Motors And The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Present Tenth Season Of “Reading & Rhythm On The Riverfront” Detroit’s favorite summertime children’s literacy program is back in session as General Motors (GM) and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy kicked off the tenth season of Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront (R3) this morning at Gabriel Richard Park. The season runs Thursdays and Fridays from July 23 through August 14 with two sessions each day at 10 and 11:30 a.m.
grant from GM, which also supports the Conservancy’s 2020 volunteer activities. Each year, Conservancy volunteers log more than 6,000 hours each year supporting the organization. “In the last decade, the Reading and Rhythm on the Riverfront program has helped foster a love of reading for thousands of kids across southeast Michigan,” said Terry Rhadigan, executive director of Corporate Giving at GM. “While it might look a little different this year, we’re proud of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s partnership to continue bringing stories to life on the riverfront for families.”
Gabriel Richard Park is located just east of the bridge to Belle Isle at 7130 E. Jefferson in Detroit. Since R3 debuted in 2011, it had been hosted at Cullen Plaza. The Conservancy chose the new location during the pandemic because Gabriel Richard Park features more than 14-acres and a plush lawn where families can social distance. Additional precautions the Conservancy are taking to keep participants safe include offering just two sessions each day, requiring participants to wear masks and limiting the number to those who have
pre-registered only, spreading groups of registrants at least six feet apart, and reducing the “touch points” that participants encounter throughout the program.
The R3 program promotes literacy throughout Southeastern Michigan in a fun and interactive way while giving children and their families a chance to experience the vibrancy of the
Detroit Riverfront. Since its launch, R3 has served more than 30,000 participants. The free program is again made possible, in part, by a
Each session features readings by local business and community leaders, as well as from professional story tellers. The program also boasts live family entertainment, healthy treats in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and a free book provided to each child by GM in partnership with the Detroit Public Library’s Mobile Library.
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“Due to the Coronavirus, I will be voting absentee, but I do not want to. I like the experience going to the polls, and I get a sense of security knowing that I saw my ballot go into the machine,” Jones says.
“I feel like immigrants are not valued enough. Just like every other citizen in this country, they should be treated with love and respect and equal rights,” she says. “We have the right to live in the land of the free where we can voice our opinions and vote for the right political party that’s going to make our future better.” Concerns about Voting during a national health crisis are plaguing some. According to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, with fears about social distancing, masks are still highly recommended but not required. Executive Order 2020-153 outlines five instances where masks are not required, and the polls are on the list. Some millennials are looking to submit their
Regardless of the pandemic, Eva Leon says she is willing to visit the polls in person. “Despite everything that’s going on, I am willing to vote in person because I want to know in the back of my head that I got up and made a difference,” she explains. If you have yet to register to vote, it is not too late. The deadline for an absentee ballot via mail has passed, but in-person requests are available until August 3rd. Michigan offers same-day registration. For more information, visit your local clerk’s office.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF DTE GAS COMPANY CASE NO. U-20708 • DTE Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval the reconciliation of DTE Gas’s Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) plan, for the plan year 2019, and authority to implement EWR surcharges, and other related relief. • The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. • You may call or write DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, 570 SB, Detroit, MI 48226, (800) 477-4747, for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of DTE Gas Company. • A pre-hearing will be held:
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PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons needing any assistance to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 2848090, or by email at mpscedockets@michigan.gov in advance of the hearing. Instructions regarding participation will be filed in the docket. The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to consider DTE Gas Company’s (DTE Gas) July 1, 2020 application requesting the Commission to: 1) determine that DTE Gas’s reconciliation for its 2019 EWR plan year is just and reasonable, and that it meets all relevant requirements of Act 295 as amended by Act 342; 2) approve DTE Gas’s reconciliation for the 2019 EWR plan year, the performance incentives, and the associated proposed tariffs; 3) approve the necessary accounting authority described in DTE Gas’s testimony; 4) approve DTE Gas’s proposal to carry forward the 2019 net under recovery of $7.7 million into 2020 on a customer class basis and used as beginning balances for the 2020 reconciliation; and 5) grant other relief. All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by August 13, 2020. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Gas Company’s attorney, David S. Maquera, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226. The prehearing is currently scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process to participate in the hearing. However, the Commission will continue to evaluate whether the prehearing can be safely converted to an in-person hearing. Thus, all interested persons should monitor this docket prior to the prehearing for any potential changes to the format of the prehearing. Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-20708. Statements may be emailed to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130. A copy of DTE Gas Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of DTE Gas Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090. Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 2008 PA 295, as amended, MCL 460.1001 et seq., and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF DTE GAS COMPANY CASE NO. U-20236 • DTE Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval for reconciliation of its gas cost recovery plan (Case No. U-20235) for the 12-month period April 2019-March 2020. • The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. • You may call or write DTE Gas Company One Energy Plaza, 570 SB, Detroit, MI 48226, (800) 477-4747, for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of DTE Gas Company. • A pre-hearing will be held:
DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM
BEFORE:
Administrative Law Judge Dennis Mack
LOCATION:
Video/Teleconferencing
PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons needing any assistance to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 2848090, or by email at mpscedockets@michigan.gov in advance of the hearing. Instructions regarding participation will be filed in the docket. The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to consider DTE Gas Company’s (DTE Gas) June 29, 2020 application requesting Commission approval of: 1) its Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) reconciliation the twelve-month period ending March 31, 2020; 2) DTE Gas’s GCR customers’ revenues of $360.3 million inclusive of reservation charge revenues, its net recoverable costs of $360.7 million inclusive of approximately $13.0 million of prior year under-recovery, combined with $1.3 million of interest resulting in a net over-recovery of $0.9 million for GCR customers; and 3) DTE Gas’s Gas Customer Choice (GCC) customers reservation charge revenues of $6.2 million, GCC customers’ $6.7 million in reservation expense, the roll-in of approximately $2.2 million of prior year over-recovery related to the GCC customers’ 20182019 reconciliation, plus a minor amount of interest expense combine to result in a net GCC customer over-recovery of $1.8 million. All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets. Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by August 12, 2020. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Gas Company’s attorney, Kelly M. Martorano, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226. The prehearing is currently scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process to participate in the hearing. However, the Commission will continue to evaluate whether the prehearing can be safely converted to an in-person hearing. Thus, all interested persons should monitor this docket prior to the prehearing for any potential changes to the format of the prehearing. Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-20236. Statements may be emailed to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130. A copy of DTE Gas Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of DTE Gas Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090. The Utility Consumer Representation Fund has been created for the purpose of aiding in the representation of residential utility customers in various Commission proceedings. Contact the Chairperson, Utility Consumer Participation Board, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, P.O. Box 30004, Lansing, Michigan 48909, for more information. Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 1982 PA 304, as amended, MCL 460.6h et seq.; and Parts 1 & 4 of the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, Mich. Admin Code, R 792.10106 and R 792.10401 through R 792.10448.
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2020 S.W.A.G. Scholars and Educators
2020 Michigan Chronicle and TCF S.W.A.G. Scholarship Rewards Teens For Their Hard Work The COVID-19 pandemic thwarted the plans of many, including the class of 2020 high school graduates. According to cnbc.com: “…49% of the Class of 2020 have changed their plans as a result of the crisis, according to a survey by Junior Achievement and the PMI Educational Foundation.
Hiram E. Jackson, Publisher, Michigan Chronicle
Gary Torgow, Executive Chairman, TCF Bank
Of those who made a shift, 36% said they will now work, 32% expect to delay their start date for college, and 16% changed the career path they wish to pursue. The survey, conducted by Wakefield Research between May 21 and May 29, polled 1,000 U.S. teens graduating high school in 2020.” On Thursday, July 23, fifteen graduates from Detroit inner-city high schools, beat the odds as they opted to move forward with their plans to attend college in the fall and pursue their passions. In partnership with TCF Bank, Michigan Chronicle was able to celebrate their achievement and present over $95,000 of scholarships.
Donnell White, Latrice McClendon Mike Jones, Rev. Wendell Anthony, Gary Torgow, Gabriel Davenport, Hiram Jackson, Tanisha Leonard. story but emphasizing the opportunity for growth in doing the less-desirable hard work that it will take to achieve true success. He encouraged each of them to get involved in causes that they are passionate about and pursue impactful ways to serve their community as they transition into their next stage in life.
Alyson Thomas, a self-proclaimed “social butterfly” shared her excitement on growing academically and becoming a better writer. She also expressed her desire to join the Black Student Union when she attends Oakland University this fall.
Maya Davis, 2020 S.W.A.G. Scholar
(Alyson Thomas) Torri Perry, 2020 Michigan State University Freshman, was bright and bubbly as she described her enthusiasm about the adventure of going to college “ I’ve never been away from home, so (I’m excited) to learn something new and have new responsibility for myself. “ The 2020 S.W.A.G. Awards took place at the beautiful North Rosedale Park Civic Association. The students, accompanied by limited family members, and minimal staff gathered as safely as possible to model social distancing guidelines. Prior to the climactic award
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Gary Torgow commits $10,000 to the North Rosedale Park Civic Association
Latrice McClendon, Director of Corporate Community Relations, TCF Bank presentations, TCF Executive Chairman, Gary Torgow surprised the historic association with an additional $10,000 donation. (Gary Togrow) Real Times Media CEO and Michigan Chronicle Publisher, Hiram E. Jackson gave a stirring speech imploring the students to do the “grimey work;” understanding the appeal of a “fast-track” success
The top scholarship awardee, Gabriel Davenport, ended the event powerfully sharing the story of how he was inspired to become a history teacher, through his experience in ministry. He left the crowd inspired, tying his faith for the future to his faith in his religion. His advice to current high school students: “Don’t give up. It can be a real challenge. Do what you gotta do. Turn in your homework and don’t get discouraged.” Gabriel received a $20,000 Scholarship and will be attending Wayne State University in the fall. The 2020 S.W.A.G awards also celebrated local influential educators, thanking them for their commitment to excellence as mentors and essential roles they play in the lives of their students. All 2020 S.W.A.G honorees can be found on the Michigan Chronicle website.
Gabriel Davenport, 2020 Alyson Thomas and Maria Bell, 2020 Jada Hamilton, 2020 S.W.A.G. S.W.A.G. Top Prize WinS.W.A.G. Scholar and Influential Educa- Scholar and parents, Walter ner, DeLaun Hurks Jr., 2020 S.W.A.G. Scholar tor, respectively and Kamisha Hamilton
Michigan Chronicle/TCF Bank S.W.A.G. awardees continue to build community and reach higher By Tatiana Simone As the cost of higher education continues to trend upwards, students are searching far and wide for scholarships to pay for college. Recognizing the need to remove the financial barrier to higher education, the Michigan Chronicle partnered with TCF Bank to develop the S.W.A.G. Scholarship Awards to serve Detroit students. Now in its fifth year, TCF Bank has invested close to a half of million dollars to the program, which is awarded to deserving Detroit high school seniors who demonstrate integrity and a commitment to community service. “The S.W.A.G. Scholarship Awards are a continuing opportunity for our bank to further enhance our commitment to the future of the young men and women of Detroit,” said Gary Torgow, Executive Chairman of
TCF Financial Corporation. The robust scholarship program which includes financial and internship support is geared toward students with a grade point average ranging from 2.253.2, which helps identify students such as, Cass Tech’s graduating senior Maya Davis, with potential to soar. The S.W.A.G scholarships alleviates some of the financial burden, enabling the scholar to focus their studies. “It is no secret that the cost of higher education, be it a trade program, community college, or four-year institution, places the opportunity out of reach for many of our children, says Hiram Eric Jackson, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle. “That challenge is magnified exponentially for those students who despite demonstrating undeniable leadership
got really interested in documentaries and film, I also had to do a research project and I got really interested in research,” said Russell. Her experience in Africa shifted her mindset inspired her to shift her focus to become a filmmaker and professor. Russell also was afforded the opportunity to learn more about the origin of her name.
Maya Davis
Diop Russell
skills, may not be the highest academic achievers. That’s where The S.W.A.G. Awards come in,” continues Jackson. “The S.W.A.G. Awards are about giving the average student who works hard, gives back, and shows leadership in other areas that extra push towards success.”
Changemakers ship.
Davis who will be attending Bowling Green in the fall has attributed her tenacity and self-starting abilities in landed her with an $10,000 S.W.A.G. Award and a Gucci
Diop Russell 2018 top S.W.A.G. Award recipient and rising junior at Spelman, traveled abroad to Sinagua last year with the support of the S.W.A.G. scholarship program. “I
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“I use to go to the library every day to fill-out scholarships…my grade point average is actually average, I knew I had to work harder for my test scores and I don’t test well so I knew I had to get these scholarships,” said Davis.
Both young ladies collectively secured a Gucci bag, not a purse, but $30,000 in scholarships from the global luxury fashion brand. Russell and Davis are developing a project which will be presented to Gucci once completed. “The scholarship and internship has been super informative, they tell you the inside and outside international luxury retail,” said Russell. The dynamics between these two scholars’ demonstrations the
importance of building community, which is one of the primary focus of the S.W.A.G. Awards. They have begun to keep in touch and share scholarship applications to assist each other in the battle of college tuition costs. “Every year, I have to be very gracious and I have to thank all of the women who have prayed for me,” said Russell. The class of 2020 is a student body like no other. They have venture into adulthood at a time where the landscape of our society is mid-pivot. The Michigan Chronicle and TCF Bank are on the frontline preparing our young people for resilience. Congratulations to this year’s Michigan Chronicle/TCF Bank S.W.A.G. Award recipients. Check out the honorees here: https://michiganchronicle.com/michigan-chronicle-tcf-bank-s-w-a-gscholarship-awards-2020/
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Thea Aleas Todd White
Thea Aleas Todd White, who used her training as a social worker to build a distinguished career as a top aide to influential Detroit political figures and offer empathic assistance to people in need, died on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was 62. Born in Detroit on November 29, 1957, White was the youngest of Ora and Edward Todd’s three daughters. The family initially lived on Detroit’s east side and settled in northwest Detroit in the 1960s. In 1975, she graduated from Henry Ford High School, where she made many friends that she would keep for the rest of her life. She went on to earn an associate’s degree from Wayne County Community College in 1982, a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Detroit in 1984 and a master’s degree in social work, community organization and administration from Wayne State University in 1986. While working on her associate’s degree, she joined the staff of Detroit Councilwoman Maryann Mahaffey as a student intern, conducting research for legislation. She went on to serve as a legislative assistant to Mahaffey for four years. She also had stints on the staffs of Detroit Council members John Peoples and Clyde Cleveland. Through her work with Cleveland, she was connected to the 1988 presidential bid of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. On that campaign, she met actress Kim Fields and actress and producer Chip Fields and later served as a publicity agent for stage productions mounted by Chip Fields. From 1988 until 1994, she worked for legendary Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, serving as an executive legislative assistant and Neighborhood City Hall manager. She later was a community relations consultant for Detroit Public Schools’ then-CEO David Adamany. Most recently, she served as chief of staff for Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones from 2006 until 2012. Throughout her career in politics, she leveraged her social work training to provide excellent and empathic service to constituents.
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Senior Control System Engineer – Automated Driving Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp, research, test, &validate highly scalable &latency-optimized production level Level 2 semi-auton. &auton. psgr vehicle Ultra Cruise Map Service &Map Data API in C++ &Python languages, in LinuxOS, using Git, Docker, CMake, Gerrit, Boost, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jenkins, DOORS/RTC, Doxygen, MATLAB, &Simulink tools in Agile framework. Generate technical solutions, incldg spec. of reqmts &functional decomposition, anlys, dvlpmt, implementation, &verification of new &enhanced functionality w/in active safety auton. driving feature domain. Dvlp &optimize trajectory smoothing algorithms w/ Parametric Curve Smoothing techniques, &validate them to improve performance &ease of design of Ultra Cruise Vehicle Localization, Path Plng, Lane Centering Control/Changing On Demand. Dvlp, test &deploy Comprehensive Safety Adaptive Vehicle HD Map service sys w/ Share Memory technique for communications between multi-threaded processes. Master, Mechanical, Automotive, Systems, or Electrical Engrg, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer, Researcher, or related, testing, &validating auton. psgr, commercial or mining vehicle in C++ language, in Windows or LinuxOS, using Git, CMake, Boost, Bitbucket, Doxygen, &MATLAB tools, or related. Mail resume to Ref#3251, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
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who moved to Michigan after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For many years, she served as an adjunct social work professor at Marygrove College and Oakland University. Throughout her life, White was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Detroit, where she sang alto in several choirs and led and served on many church committees. Bible study was a source of inspiration and spiritual enrichment for Ms. White. Ms. White had a wide network of friends that she would regularly invite to fun girls’ night out activities. In her rare moments of down time, she enjoyed ballroom dance.
Her career also included more traditional social work roles. For two years, she served as a social work supervisor for the Federation of Girls’ Home Emergency Shelter in Detroit. She also served as a clinical therapist for Beacon Behavioral Health Services. As chief administrative officer for Nurturing Hand LLC, she partnered with several major institutions and FEMA to provide housing, health care, educational placement, employment services to 300 families
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Thea Aleas Todd White passed away after a short illness on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Left to celebrate her memory are her daughter, MaShanta Ashmon; her son, Marques White; her sister, Pamela Todd; her grandson, Waides Ashmon III; her nephews, Damion Todd and John Myers III; her nieces, Stacey Curtis and Tracey (Julius) Easterling; her great-nephews, Damion Todd II and Kevin Curtis II; great-nieces, Kaelyn Curtis and Sidney Easterling; goddaughters, Choi Portis, Kim Trent and Qiana Wimbley and a host of grateful friends, colleagues and relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Job description, minimum qualifications and instructions to apply are posted on our website at cityofeastpointe.net. Send application and resume to the City Manager’s Office at 23200 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, MI 48021. Applications can also be submitted to mwalton@eastpointecity.org. Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2020.
PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED Project Systems Engineer Visteon Corporation is seeking a Project Systems Engineer in Van Buren Twp., MI, responsible for providing the detailed analysis of requirements for an Electronic Component Unit’s (ECU) interactions within a customer vehicle; among other duties. Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering and three years of experience in the job offered or related position in automotive, telematics or avionics industry. Mail resume to: Ms. Briana Hebner, Visteon, Resume Processing/JO#10899440, One Village Center Drive, Van Buren Township, MI 48111.
Software Validation Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Test &perform sys validation for Mybrand mobile apps for MyChevrolet, MyGMC, MyBuick, &MyCadillac for N.A., S.A. &Europe Markets. Analyze &review Master Feature Lists &Narrative docs for each new feature. Write test strategies/ plans /scripts /scenarios for each customer release in Agile environment. Execute sys &E2E testing of OnStar mobile app features incldg Remote CommandsRemote Start/Stop, Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Diagnostics, Vehicle Locate WiFi-Data, SID &Password Mgmt, Navigation-Turn by Turn, In Dash Navi, Schedule Service, Rdside Assist., Preferred Dealer Mgmt, Owner Manual, How to Videos, Assistance &Social Media. Perform sys &E2E testing for BEV features incldg Charge Mgmt, Keypass Short Range Testing, Energy Assist Features including Vehicle Location &Charge Stations Mngmnt, Route Plng, Projection- Android Auto &Carplay. Bachelor, Cmptr Sci., Cmptr Apps, or Cmptr Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, Test Lead, Developer, or related, writing test plans & scripts in Agile environment, &executing sys &E2E testing of mobile app features incldg Remote commands, Vehicle diagnostics, Navigation, &Vehicle Locate, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2954-204, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
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A Doctor’s Common-Sense Approach to Heartburn Relief (StatePoint) Indigestion is on the rise worldwide and is especially prevalent in the U.S. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn at least once a month. While it’s a common issue for older people due to aging, it’s now a growing problem for younger adults as well, who report increasing bouts of indigestion, upset stomach, and anxious stomach, which may be linked to stress and hectic lifestyles “When the acid in your stomach rises into your esophagus, that’s when you know you have heartburn,” says Dr. Ken Redcross, a board-certified physician in internal medicine and author of “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor.” He explains that heartburn is more than just a minor discomfort, and it can impact daily life. “Heartburn can cause chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and even interfere with sleep. While there are many contributing factors, whatever the cause, it’s uncomfortable and important to manage.” Suffering from indigestion and heartburn? Dr. Redcross recommends a few simple measures that may help you find relief. • When embarking on a new diet to improve health and wellness, the last thing you may expect to suffer from are digestive issues. But a sudden change to one’s diet is frequently the source of heartburn. Keto diets in particular can trigger heartburn as the diet requires upping the intake of fat, which takes longer to leave the stomach. If you are starting a new diet, it can be helpful to change your diet more gradually. • Indigestion from travel is common, as being away from home often means eating unfamil-
iar foods and keeping odd hours. When on the go, (or all the time) stick mostly with triedand-true foods you know that sit well, attempt to keep a regular eating schedule, and wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Eating too fast or too much can also contribute to indigestion. Slow down and savor your food. Also, consider consuming smaller portions at a time. • Try to incorporate some movement into your daily routine, particularly after meals, as lying down directly after eating can be a source of indigestion. Exercise can also help you maintain a healthy weight, which is another important factor in managing indigestion. • Know your triggers. For some, certain foods like citrus, spices, fatty food, and alcoholic or caffeinated beverages can trigger symptoms. Knowing your specific triggers can help you avoid them. • Be prepared to address symptoms when they strike. Indigestion sufferers with a bloated or upset stomach can find plant-based relief with travel-friendly Boiron Acidil tablets that melt in your mouth without water. Easy to take before or after a meal, they work with the body to target occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, bloating, or upset stomach. This homeopathic medicine can help get your body back into balance naturally. Claims for Acidil are based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. They are not FDA evaluated. More information about Acidil and other homeopathic medicines for gastrointestinal relief can be found by visiting BoironUSA.com/digestives. For a happy, healthy belly, learn your indigestion triggers and be prepared to manage symptoms.
Warren, MI, General Motors. Dvlp mfg process, eqpmnt &tooling alternatives, sequence &flow of ops. Define, dvlp, &implement gear mfg, welding &heat treat process for major transmission &electric drive unit (DU) prgrms, incldg project planning, machine run off, spec of eqpmnt, tooling, &gauging consistent w/ Bills of Process &Eqpmnt, &Machinery &Eqpmnt (M&E) procurement &installation. Define, dvlp, &implement eqpmnt &tooling alternatives &sequence &flow of ops for effective utilization of machinery &eqpmnt, material, facilities &personnel necessary for high volume gear &DUs production, incldg heat trtmnt, shot peen, &welding processes. Coordinate gear heat trtmnt activities incldg low pressure carburizing, vacuum nitriding, nitrocarburizing, induction hardening &quench &tempering &welding process activities w/ cross functional mfg engrs, launch operation, OEM &supplier teams. Create SORs, commission &debug M&E for gear production methods, incldg CNC broaching, shaving, shot peening, burnishing, tooth honing, shaping, turning, hobbing, bore honing &welding, while qualifying new process &changes to existing process to statistical capability reqmts. Required travel to vehicle propulsion syss plants in MI, OH, Silao/Ramos Arizpe MEX to dvlp, evaluate &improve metallurgical/mfg processes &facilities layouts, &support launches of RWD transmission &DUs, up to ~10 wks P/A. Master, Metallurgical Engrg, Metallurgy, Materials Sciences, or Materials Engrg. 12 mos exp as Metallurgist, Metallurgical or Materials Engineer, creating SORs, commissioning &debugging M&E for gear production methods, incldg CNC heat trtmnt, broaching, shot peening, tooth honing, &welding processes for transmission, or related. Mail resume to Ref#1233, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
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Cost Engineer - Product Program Cost Optimization Warren, MI, General Motors. Plan, lead, &assure accurate technical assessments of piece cost of materials &vendor tooling investment, using Tc Vismockup, Tc Product Cost Mgmt, Magics, GMCO$T tools of psgr vehicle electrical cmpnts, from inception through to production at U.S. &global high volume vehicle assy &cmpnt mfg plants applying principles of ABC, target, and zero base costing. Estimate cost of psgr vehicles incldg generators, wiring harnesses, coax assemblies, low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) assemblies, USB assemblies, electrical jumper harnesses, sensors, electrical airbag &antenna components, batteries (lithium-ion, flooded lead-acid &sealed absorbent glass mat), connectors, brackets &tier II cmpnts. Create vehicle parts list (mass, material specs, &dimensions) using UGNX &Vismockup tools. Dvlp vendor tooling cost anlys for tandem, transfer &progressive stamping dies, die casting, plastic injection molding, electrical assy boards &assy fixtures, &define total program investment reduction in high &low-cost countries. Bachelor, Mechanical, Automotive, or Mechatronics Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, estimating cost of new psgr vehicle incldg wiring harnesses, coax assemblies, LVDS assemblies, USB assemblies, electrical jumper harnesses, sensors, electrical airbag &antenna cmpnts, or related. Mail resume to Ref#668, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
Automated Driving – Advanced Software Integrator Warren, MI, General Motors. Perform, define, debug, validate &integrate AI deep learning accelerator SW for autonomous psgr vehicles. Validate, integrate &release autonomous driving controller infrastructure SW packages to internal customers, in C/C++ languages, using both QNX &Tier I/II supplier integration SDK tools on high performance compute HW. Define SW integration tool chain &methodology. Integrate AI deep learning perception module into embedded advanced cptr platform. Verify resource utilization &performance of high performance compute controller based on ISO26262 functional safety standards. Optimize deep learning neural network deployment process on embedded sys to maximize compute &accuracy performance &reduce TOPS @watt power consumption. Work w/ Tier 1 &Tier 2 HW suppliers to perform sys architecture reviews incldg FMEA &based on GM safety reqmts &ISO26262 standards. Master, Electrical or Electronics Engrg. 12 mos exp as Engineer, validating, integrating &releasing controller packages, in C/C++ languages, using Tier II supplier integration SDK tools, defining SW integration tool chain &methodology, &verifying resource utilization &performance based on ISO26262 functional safety standards, or related. Mail resume to Ref#685, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
Manager - Value Chain Engrg (VCE) Warren, MI, General Motors. Manage, coach, lead &supervise Purchasing Team of Value Chain Engrs in U.S. & Mexico/China to reduce &mitigate purchasing risks &costs through team performance of anlys &optimization of supplier mfg facilities &critical mfg processes such as injection molding, stamping, welding, casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, &key vehicle assy processes, incldg cycle time studies, capacity studies, ABC anlys, Data Collection Workbooks, Value Stream Mapping, &supplier waste elimination (incldg investigation of supplier mfg efficiencies for material, production bottlenecks, &throughput roadblock), tear down, benchmarking &issue 1804 True Cost Anlys recommendations to leadership. Manage, lead &supervise Interior Systs (seat/safety syss, airbags, seat belts, IPs, window regulators, headliners, carpets, garnish hard &soft trim,) &Exterior Syss (Fascia’s, sensors, grill, body panels, door syss, lighting, head/tail lamps, molded rubber sealings weather-strips, &glass) VCE org, consisting of VCEs in U.S. / China / Mexico to analyze, evaluate &optimize cmpnt product costing &Tier I/II supplier mfg process costing. Bachelor, Mechanical, Industrial, Mfg, or Production Engrg. 6 mos exp as Supplier Development, VCE, Global Cost Knowledge Management, Cost Engrg or Purchasing Manager, or related, establishing key drivers &operational reqmts for piece price costing for psgr vehicle syss purchased parts &mfg processes such as injection molding, stamping, welding, casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, &vehicle assy processes, incldg cycle time studies, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2167, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.
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River Rouge Housing Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
River Rouge, MI 48218 PUBLIC HOUSING HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER 180 Visger Rd. 180 Visger Rd Office (313) 382-1414 Office (313) 382-1276 Fax (313) 382-0228 Fax (313) 382-1384
JOB POSTING
Title: HCV Specialist Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time; Initial 120 Day Probationary Period SUMMARY OF POSITION The purpose of this position is to provide operational support of the River Rouge Housing Commission’s Section 8 programs by assisting in the delivery of program services and will include application processing, waiting list management, portability actions, intake actions, and recertification duties. Additionally, work involves communication with participating property owners and management companies. The work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •R ecertifications (Annual, Interim and Special): Notify program participants and landlords of scheduled reexaminations. Interview participants, verify, and document required information. Calculate HAP/tenant share of rent. Recertifications may be conducted via mail, individual or group briefing sessions or as a home visit where a reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities is required. Process requests for minimum rent hardship exemptions. Notify participant and landlord of new HAP and tenant payment amounts. Enter recertification data into computer system and generate a HUD-50058. HUD regulations require timely processing of annual and interim recertifications, including corrections, MTCS or other essential data. •T erminations: Initiate voucher termination for participants who fail to comply with program requirements. Initiate HAP Contract terminations and HAP abatements for landlords who fail to comply with program requirements. Prepare cases for hearings; participate in hearings as required. • I nspections: Schedule inspections as required by RRHC’s Administrative Plan. Follow-up with inspectors on progress of inspection. Submit recommendation to the Executive Director for abatement of HAP. •E stablish and maintain participant and landlord files in accordance with DHC file protocols. This includes timely filing of all documents related to the participant file. •M aintain the confidentiality of designated information. Perform work in accordance with HUD and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) policies. •A pplication Processing: Accept applications from the public as required. Explain program procedures, eligibility criteria, waiting list preferences, anticipated waiting times, and other program issues to applicants and the public. Place applicants on the waiting list in accordance with RRHC’s Administrative Plan and applicable HUD guidance and/or regulations. •W aiting List Management: Participate in a waiting list update (purge) at least annually or as required; update applicants’ personal information and waiting list placement as required. •P ortability: Explain DHC’s portability procedures to families porting into or out of the jurisdiction. May assist as required with port-ins by providing documentation to initial PHAs and DHC’s respective Finance Department(s). May assist with follow-up with gaining PHAs to determine the status of port-outs; provide documentation to Finance Department when families are housed. •P erform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • A minimum of an Associates’ degree from an accredited college or university; • A minimum of four (4) years of full-time housing management experience with an emphasis in any HUD affordable housing programs; • Completion of HCV Specialist Certification and rent calculation courses within six months of start date; • Valid driver’s license; • Able to stand for extended periods of time; and • Able to work in an office setting, inside occupied/vacant units and outside in all types of weather conditions. SUBMISSION Please submit resume detailing experience and education and salary requirements to enugin@riverrougehousing.com no later than Friday, July 31, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.
River Rouge Housing Commission River Rouge, MI 48218 PUBLIC HOUSING HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER 180 Visger Rd. 180 Visger Rd Office (313) 382-1414 Office (313) 382-1276 Fax (313) 382-0228 Fax (313) 382-1384
JOB POSTING
Title: Public Housing Manager Reports To: Executive Director
DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, A Michigan Works! Agency, in cooperation with the MAYOR’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) REGIONAL PLAN FOR WIOA PLANNING REGION 10 AND FOUR-YEAR LOCAL PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEARS (PYs) 2020 through 2023 THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), was signed into law on July 22, 2014. The WIOA emphasizes a broad vision of workforce development programs that respond to the needs of employers by preparing workers with the skills and resources needed to compete for in-demand jobs. The Act also stresses the importance of alignment of the workforce investment, education, and economic development systems and promotes improvement in the structure and delivery of services. WIOA provides workforce development activities that increase employment, retention, and postsecondary credential attainment. The goals of these activities improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, increase economic self-sufficiency, meet skill requirements of employers, and enhance productivity, and the competitiveness of our nation. Per WIOA Section 106 regulations and WIOA Final Regulations Sections 679.500 to 679.580, local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and Chief Elected Officials (CEO) are required to develop a four-year local plan for workforce services, while workforce regions are required to develop a regional plan. The Mayor’s Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is directly responsible and accountable to the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity -Workforce Development (LEO-WD) for the planning and oversight of workforce development programs in the city of Detroit. Designated by the MWDB, the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) serves as the fiscal and administrative entity that provides workforce services to qualified job seekers (including adults, dislocated workers, and youth) and employers. Region 10 workforce agencies have prepared a Regional Plan. WIOA Planning Region 10 is comprised of four Workforce Development Boards known as Michigan Works Agencies (MWAs).The four MWAs include DESC, representing the City of Detroit, Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works!, representing Macomb and St. Clair Counties, Oakland County Michigan Works!, representing Oakland County and the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance representing, Monroe and Wayne Counties, excluding the City of Detroit. Further, DESC has prepared a WIOA Four-Year Local Plan PY 2020 - 2023. Both documents are available on DESC’s website at http://www.descmiworks.com/. The public is invited to review and make comments on the Plans. Comments may be submitted via electronic mail or U.S. Postal mail and are due no later than the close of business – August 26, 2020. Comments should be directed to Robert Shimkoski, Jr. by email at rshimkoski@detempsol.org or by mail to:
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Attn: Robert Shimkoski, Jr. Director – Policy Planning and Resource Development Unit East mail Congress Suite 400 Comments may be submitted via440 electronic or U.S. – Postal mail and are due no later than the close of business – August 26, 2020. Comments be directed to Robert Shimkoski, Jr. by email at Detroit,should Michigan 48226 rshimkoski@detempsol.org or by mail to:
Comments will be Detroit forwarded to theSolutions Department of Labor and Economic Employment Corporation Attn: Robertoffice. Shimkoski, Jr. Opportunity - Workforce Development Director – Policy Planning and Resource Development Unit
DESC, in compliance with applicable federal–and state 440 East Congress Suite 400 laws, does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services Detroit, Michigan 48226based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, status, arrest withoutofconviction, or belief, Comments will bemarital forwarded to the Department Labor and political Economicaffiliation Opportunity - Workforce Development and for office. beneficiaries only, citizenship or participation in any federally assisted program or activity. DESC, in compliance withservices applicable federal and state laws, does notrequest discriminate in employment or in the Auxiliary aids and will be made available upon to individuals with provision of services based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, disabilities. Information contained in this announcement will be made available in height, weight, genetic information, marital status, arrest without conviction, political affiliation or belief, alternative format written request toinDESC. and for beneficiaries only,upon citizenship or participation any federally assisted program or activity.
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Auxiliary aids and services will be made available request to individuals with disabilities. Information Michael E. upon Duggan, Mayor contained in A this announcement will be madeDirector, availableWorkforce in alternative format upon written request to DESC. Nicole Sherard-Freeman, Executive Development and Detroit at Work City of Detroit
Mayor’s Workforce Development Michael E. Duggan, Mayor Board Nicole A Sherard-Freeman, Director, Workforce Development and Detroit at Work CynthiaExecutive J. Pasky, Co-Chairperson David E. Meador, Co-Chairperson Mayor’s Workforce Development Board Cynthia J. Pasky, Co-Chairperson
David E. Meador, Co-Chairperson Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Board Calvin Sharp, Interim Chairperson Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Board Calvin Sharp, Interim Chairperson
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Terri A. Weems, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Terri A. Weems, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM EMPLOYER/PROGRAM FUNDED BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, STATE OF MICHIGAN FUNDED BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, STATE OF MICHIGAN AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AUXILIARY AIDS TO AND SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (TTY NUMBER: 711) (TTY NUMBER: 711)
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time; Initial 120 Day Probationary Period SUMMARY OF POSITION The purpose of this position is to manage, oversee the operations, maintenance, and administration of the public housing units at the River Rouge Housing Commission (RRHC). This includes marketing, leasing and lease enforcement, rent collection, maintenance, continued occupancy, inspections, service contracts, security, resident services, budgeting and assuring the positive financial performance of the properties. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •D evelop and implement plans to achieve and maintain full occupancy; •R eceive and process applications for occupancy in a manner consistent with RRHC’s policies and HUD regulations; •M aintain waiting list including screening and determine the eligibility and suitability of all applicants; •E xecute Lease on behalf of RRHC and conduct move-in inspections and leasing orientations with each lessee; •M onitor and enforce Lease provisions; •C onduct unit and site inspections as required; •P erform timely and accurate initial, annual and interim certifications; •M onitor rent collection and service charges; •W ork with CFP Coordinator in maintaining properties; •E stablish and maintain positive relations by interacting with residents; •C oordinate with Resident Services to provide all residents with social improvements; •M aintain files, records and manuals in accordance to RRHC’s policies, HUD regulations and State/local laws; •M aintain the confidentiality of designated information. Perform work in accordance with HUD and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) policies; •C oordinate and participate in applicant’s informal reviews and resident’s informal hearings; • I dentify safety and security risks to residents and properties; and •P erform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • A minimum of an Associates’ degree from an accredited college or university; • A minimum of four (4) years of full-time housing management experience with an emphasis in any HUD affordable housing programs; • Completion of Public Housing Management and rent calculation courses within six months of start date; • Valid driver’s license; • Able to stand for extended periods of time; and • Able to work in an office setting, inside occupied/vacant units and outside in all types of weather conditions. SUBMISSION Please submit resume detailing experience and education and salary requirements to enugin@riverrougehousing.com no later than Friday, July 31, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.
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Taking action on our commitment to Detroit We know we must do more to address the very real consequences of systemic racism that exist in society today. The impact on communities across the country is clear, including where our teammates live and serve our clients. To drive progress, Bank of America has committed to invest $1 billion over four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, building on work we’ve had underway for many years. We’re partnering with community and corporate leaders to create sustainable change. Our actions will help address critical issues and long-term gaps, including: • connecting workers to new skills and enhanced job readiness • increasing medical response capacity and access to health care • powering minority-owned small businesses through access to capital • helping people find a place to call home they can both love and afford
We know there’s a lot of work to be done, but we promise to keep listening as we work together on this shared mission.
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