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The wealth of businesses ran the spectrum from high-level publicized hot spots, such as the 606 Horseshoe Lounge, the Club Three 666, and Brown Bomber’s Chicken Shack, as well as restaurants, stores, bars, nightclubs, doctor’s offices, state agents, churches andHowhotels.did Black Bottom and Paradise Valley become the epicenter of growth for the Black community in Southeast ernJordanMichigan?attributes this phenomenon due to several social and historical fac tors.“African Americans have been living in the Black Bottom area since the 1700s. Originally, they are there because they’re enslaved by the French and Brit ish. But by the time we get to the 1800s, African Americans have created institu tions that are fighting against slavery, so they have the Underground Railroad in the city of Detroit. It is centered in the Black Bottom area.” After growing religious institutions such as the Second Baptist Church, the oldest Black church in Michigan. Other churches followed and were accompa nied by diverse businesses, creating an infrastructure for residents. When Henry Ford’s auto industry began hiring African Americans in 1914, thousands of community members came to Detroit and moved to Black Bottom where a wel coming community already existed. Additionally, the prevalent racism and segregation during the time of Jim Crow radically encouraged Black res idents to create places of their own to feel safe and prosper. “We had businesses like recreational institutions built to serve this commu nity,” said Jordan. “We had the St. An toine YMCA for Black men because the YMCA was segregated so African Amer icans could not go to the largest YMCA in the country, which began in Detroit. And also, the Lucy Thurmond YMCA ac commodated African American women.” Running from I-75 on the north, to Jefferson Avenue on the south, Grand Trunk railroad and Brush Street to the east and west, respectively, Black Bottom, near the city’s east side, was erased from Detroit history due to sev eral key factors. Many Detroiters are familiar with the consequences of the I-75 freeway, which broke ground in 1959 was built through Black Bottom thus destroying the com munity.Prior to the freeway, crackdowns on years After Paradise Valley and Black Bottom,
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By Sherri Kolade What would happen if human trafficking ceased to exist? Businesses profiting from this form of modern-day slave labor would lose out on $150 billion each year in profits and $99 billion worth of sexual exploitation – and $34 bil lion in construction, mining, man ufacturing and utilities would come to a halt, according to statistics fromThehumanrightsfirst.org.non-profitorganization also noted that the most profitable sec tors for labor trafficking include construction, agriculture, forestry and fishing and domestic servitude. Domestic sex traffickers also make “extraordinary profits from pimping both children and adults,” accord ing to the article. By the Numbers These statistics also detail that nearly 70 percent of trafficking vic tims are forced to work in these pri vate economies, with an overlap in the sex industry for both labor and sexIntrafficking.2019inMichigan alone, there were a staggering 22,326 victims and survivors of human trafficking. Organizations across the state are working daily to enhance awareness and increase prevention efforts. “Human trafficking happens to children, women, and men every day in our country and around the world,” Governor Whitmer stated earlier this year. “It is often a hidden crime that can take different forms including sex trafficking, forced labor and almost always involves the exploitation of our most vulner able. I hope this month serves as a reminder and opportunity for each of us to learn about prevention ef forts and ways to support survivors and their families. If you see some thing, speak up and contact the Na tional Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. Your call could save a life.”Human trafficking is a crime under federal and international law – it’s also a crime in most states of the U.S. Human trafficking is de fined by the Trafficking Protocol as “the recruitment, transport, trans fer, harboring or receipt of a person by such means as threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud or deception for the purpose of exploitation.”
On Friday, the Board of Police Commission ers (BOPC) released the full annual report on Detroit Police Department’s (DPD) progress toward fulfilling policy and practice reform according to the 2015 “21st Century Polic ing” model established by former President Barack Obama. The yearly report is geared toward track ing DPD’s planning and implementation of goals centered on departmental accountabil ity and transparency with respect to commu nity relations and concerns of safety. Bryan Ferguson, Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, spoke with the Michi gan Chronicle on Detroit Police Department’s recent report and their progress adhering to the 21st Century Policing model. “Community relations stands out to me,” said Chair Ferguson. “That is the driving force behind Detroit, a good police-commu nity relations. And that we have. There’s no mistaking that we have that and I think the city benefits from engagement. Detroit pro tests, they have been often marred with some negativity, but for the most part they’re real peaceful.”Hespoke of DPD’s community engage ment efforts, such as Chief White’s Walk-AMile-Wednesdays in different precincts and Peacenic events at the 8th and 9th precincts for folks to interact with personnel from
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Jamon Jordan, the City of Detroit ‘s first historian and founder of Black Scroll network, spoke to the Michigan Chronicle about the legacy of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley and how the city is still working to reconcile with what was lost. “From the 1920s to the 1950s, there’s a section in what now would be consid ered downtown Detroit,” said Jordan. “That would really be the center of about 350 Black-owned businesses. It’s really kind of emerging in the 20s, really reaching its fruition by the 1950s and it was centered originally in the area that is now housed by Ford Field, Comeri ca Park, 36th District Court, a parking deck, and of course the I-75 freeway, which would have run through Hastings Street, the main street running through Paradise Valley and the historically resi dential neighborhood of Black Bottom.”
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This four-part series celebrates De troit's own entrepreneurs, movers, and shakers during Black Business Month in August. From honoring the path paved by local forerunners to reflect ing on why we shop Black -- part one unfolds some things for this month and beyond. August is Black Business Month and in Black-majority Detroit, while we track the progress of business growth today, we must acknowledge the auspicious beginnings of our predecessors in the city’s former neighborhoods of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley.
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“That is the kind of history we come from – for me I always had a heart for our ancestors. The things they went through, the trauma they went through and the decisions they had to make to overcome all the hate, the pure evil that has been placed on them.”
Dickerson added that while Black Bottom was a “place of struggle” it was also a place of “light” where the business community came together to create, buy and sell for their own especially during the ‘40s and ‘50s.“[That’s] when we were ‘Negro’ and therefore we only could go to places that we were allowed to go to, so we had to do a lot of creating our own,” she said adding that the Black Bottom businesses flourished. “As a person in business who is Black ... I come from a legacy of people who brought their absolute best … our people they always bring their absolute best.” “If you needed anything, you could get it on Hast ings Street, which was the primary artery that busi nesses were on,” William Winkel, assistant curator for the Detroit Historical Society, said previously. “There were bakeries, insurance companies, doctors, tailors, dentists and it was all wiped away by 75.”
Launched in March 2021, the Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance (MDBBA) has a mission to empower Black businesses in Detroit and beyond in the present day.“Black businesses face many historic barriers,” Charity Dean, president/CEO of MDBBA, said previous ly. “The goal of the MDBBA is to eliminate barriers to success in every way possible. By providing this Center to members, we are helping to close the digital gap that exists while creating a space for unapologetically Black innovation and creativity in entrepreneurship.”
DPD responded to seven out lined recommendations and several action items, including a response to building a culture that embraces a dedication to procedural justice with a “guardian mindset to build public trust and legitimacy.”
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Plans of community redevelopment and expansion arguably laid the foundation for Detroit’s economics and relationship with its Black citizens.
“I felt a lot of times that I was not heard or seen and I wanted to create something to let [people] know you can manifest and heal at the same time,” Ford said, adding that other women coming from all backgrounds can find healing too when it’s their“Theirtime. testimony and their story matters. There is life in it; healing in it and hope in it,” Ford said. Anyone interest ed in more information may contact SheDe servesLife.com or contact Kiara Johnson at (313) 617.3006, or email forDeservesLife@gmail.comShemoreinformation.
Dickerson added that Black business owners then and now are still “resilient.”
At the time, discriminatory policies prevented Black residents from being able to apply for bank loans or any municipal assistance to rent, lease or own prop erty for businesses. Black Bottom residents took mat ters into their own hands to build wealth and invest in their own businesses. “That was a downtime for Paradise Valley, they had to watch their leaders get arrested and go to prison, including Norwood, who became a witness against his co-defendants and so he’s turning state’s evidence against them. When the riots broke out a few years later, city and state governments held committees to investigate and blamed the Black community. The dev astation of the freeway only came after a great decline.”
Black Bottom Retrospect DPD, the FBI, ATF, and the Fire De partment.OnJuly 21, BOPC reviewed an initial department report during a publicRavenmeeting.Alfred, executive manager of DPD’s planning, research, and development (PRD), presented a brief overview of DPD’s responses on adhering to the six pillars. Commissioners provided initial comments on the presentation, in cluding Commissioner Lisa Carter. “It’s good to see that we’re moving in the right direction,” said Carter.After the presentation, sever al issues were in contention be tween commissioners, including the need for community feedback on DPD’s use of new technology. This concerns the controversial use of ShotSpotter and downtown’s mobile weapon Commissionerdetectors.Willie Burton raised concerns regarding DPD’s use of technology and sufficient community input. “On behalf of the citizens of De troit,” said Commissioner Burton, “Another layer in building trust, community trust, is when Detroit Police Department is using tech nology where we don’t even hear from the vendors, we don’t even hear from those companies in regard to how technology is being used and should we be using that technology, for starters, and what is the return on investment. A lot of this is that Detroiters would love to hear more about and learn more about, but also, I feel like be includ ed in that type of discussion.” Alfred responded, “As men tioned in the COGIS ordinance, we are required to provide that com munity input for technology that we wish to provide to the citizens of Detroit. So, with that report, we are being transparent in making sure the community has a say and their responsiveness on whether or not they want this technology to be implemented in their areas. We just have an open discussion to make sure that what we are implement ing in this city is welcomed by the citizens of Detroit.”
The discussion escalated into another habitual argument between commissioners, namely Commis sioner Burton and Chair Ferguson, as they continued to voice opposing opinions during regular meetings. “There is so much misinforma tion about ShotSpotter, it’s crazy,” Chair Ferguson told the Michigan Chronicle. “I wish all the commis sioners would go out on it so they could see exactly how it works and see what it does. And that way they can go and tell their districts on this is what it is. And that is the policy that we’re putting together and they’re not violating any policy because ShotSpotter basically is just to stop you from shooting that gun in the air. That’s it in a nut ShotSpottershell.” technology is current ly only used in two districts, the 8th and 9th precincts. Chair Fergu son said he has seen a significant reduction in gun violence in these areas and hopes to duplicate this mechanism throughout the city. “Right now, over here in the eight precinct, it is quiet,” said Chair Ferguson. “Last night, I heard bugs chirping, I thought I was in the Regardingcountry.” the adoption of body camera technology, Chair Ferguson said they are important tool to hold citizens accountable. “You can’t take those body camer as away from officers now, at first there was push back, but now, please, they love them,” said Chair Ferguson, “Because that’s their alibi, if you would say. If a citizen said police did this to me, uh uh let’s press play. Where did the offi cers do that to you at? So now you hold citizens accountable.”
The following is a brief overview of DPD’s status report on reform measures:Launching the DPD Office Inter nal and External Relations (OIER) unit is designed to strengthen the department’s community relations process.Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy, a division of OIER, es tablished the Police Community Summit initiatives for community discussions to foster mutual un derstanding between the citizens andThepolice.City of Detroit launched its Open Data Portal to increase public access to valuable informa tion, including Crime Viewer. Planning, Research, and De ployment (PRD) work to involve members in updating policies and procedures per research on best practices.Regarding the internal disci plinary process, the Discipline and Professional Standards Bureau work through the union to “admin ister discipline while taking into account the rights of individual of ficers.”The Chief of Neighborhood Li aison proactively facilitates posi tive community relations to reduce crime.The department is exploring the feasibility of incentivizing residen cy programs for officers. While the DPD Training Direc tive on Immigration Enforcement requires the department to cooper ate with federal officers to enforce policy, the department advises against “unnecessary solicitation of an individual’s immigration status.”DPD directs any issues regard ing an officer’s use of force to the Use of Force/Detainee Injury Report (UF-002) for documentation The department added a de-esca lation section for alternative tech niques to higher levels of source, including allowing individuals time and opportunity to respond to verbal commands to understand any potential barriers, including language barriers and behavioral crises.Inthe event of mass demonstra tions, officers have an imperative to “restore law and order” by utiliz ing verbal commands as a primary means to main control of protest ers. Use of force will only be issued if deemed necessary and measured with the response. In August 2020, the BOPC passed a resolution affirming De troit’s commitment to President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Cen tury Policing and its six pillars and recommendations for imple mentation that is “co-produced” with neighborhood residents. The pillars include building trust and legitimacy, policy and oversight, technology and social media, com munity policing and crime reduc tion, training and education, and officer wellness and safety. Of the 59 recommendations and 92 action items delineated in the report identified by the 21st Cen tury Policing Task Force for local, federal, and tribal law enforcement agencies and schools, BOPC found only 24 recommendations and 41 action items applied to DPD as a local agency. In part, the resolution also in cluded a request for the police department to submit an annual report every August on their prog ress toward the recommendations. On August 12, BOPC shared the full report for public review and comment through Monday, Sep tember 12, 2022. The public may email comments to bopc@detroit mi.gov or share comments at up coming Board meetings. BOPC will review community feedback after the 30-day window and submit a final report after an additional 30 days. others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or ser vices, slavery or prac tices similar to slavery, servitude or the remov al of organs.” The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission works in conjunction with agencies, organi zations and individuals across Michigan to ensure human trafficking doesn’t happen on their #SheDeservesLife,watch. a collaborative movement organized by three De troit “goal-friends” is a part of the progress to help put an end to human trafficking and other ills locally and beyond. The movement reflects their respective brands, honors their individual passions and highlights their need for financial and physical support. A Voice for the Victims “SHE” represents Kiara A. Johns and her work with Not Our Blue print Girl Int. (NOBGI), a faith based non-profit organization that serves girls and women both domestically and abroad. NOBGI has been operat ing since 2015, and host Girls Seminars and Ed ucational Programing in public and public charter schools.“DESERVES” is a mirror of #MyselfInclud illegal gambling and racketeering by high-level white and Black city officials and leaders played a major role in destabilizing the Black community. “Prior to the 1943 riots, in 1940, there was a dragnet of arrests of a whole bunch of people being involved in numbers running and extortion. It was a RICO case in the ‘40s. The former mayor of Detroit got arrested, the Detroit city police chief, the county prosecutor, the Wayne county sheriff. But also, Black business lead ers, who were the top numbers runners in Detroit.”
Another high-end business at the time was the Gotham Hotel from 1941-63, which was the crème de la crème of the five-star Black-owned hotels in Para diseWhatValley.Does the Detroit Black Business Landscape Look Like Today? Amy Dickerson, a Detroit-based career coach for about 20 years, told the Michigan Chronicle that as the CEO/career consultant and certified coach at BLUEto-GREEN COACHING, she pays homage every day to Black business owners who paved the way before her. “We have such a history,” she said of Black people having impacted the world of work in Detroit – especial ly those during the Black Bottom and Paradise Valley heyday. “We can talk about the number of people who came here to work for Ford … looking to improve their lives and being forced to live in an area one on top of the other. Family on top of family … just to survive.”
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Four local Black women are operating the Black Bottom Garden Center, a co-op which opened last May, and is run by co-owners Carol Trowell, Jerry Ann Hebron, Imani Foster, and Ali. The group, ranging from their mid-40s to early 70s, is passionate about creating a community impact that will “last for generations to come.” “It feels like we’re part of the rebirth of Detroit,” Ali said. “Paying homage to the Black Bottom community of the past as a business owner today really signifies the desire to get back to basics of how we used to be decades ago. It saddens me to hear the history of how they were uprooted from their homes. There are eras in history where we can look at the good and the bad. The good of the past shows us that we were thriving communities partly due to mistreatment, discrimina tion and Jim Crow practices. No one wants to be boxed out of opportunities to let their ideas flourish by start ing a business.”
women, anyone could be susceptible to being kid napped for human traf ficking.“Itreally just depends on the demographics,” she said, adding that re search shows that some victims are as young as 11. “More girls are more at risk for being human trafficked,” she added. Burgess, a mental health therapist, said that she wants to help create spaces of self-worth, heal ing and wholeness for vic tims and victors through theFord,organization.amental health therapist, agrees and said that after overcoming problems in adolescence she learned it is their group’s responsibility to help “empower voices” of women who need to know that regardless of their circumstances their “story matters.”
Djenaba Ali, cofounder of the Black to the Land Coalition and co-owner of the Black Bottom Garden Center, told the Michigan Chronicle that their Center is “part of the rebirth of Detroit.”
DPD’s 2022 Status Report on 21st Century Policing The report begins with a memo from Detroit Police Chief James E. White stating, “Overall, the de partment continues to be a stan dard-bearer in constitutional and community-policing with its strong policies and practices.”
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Getting its name from the rich black soil in the area, Black Bottom residents were mostly renters but had a space to call their own. Not just the homes in the community but local businesses were also exclusively Black creating a network of self-sustainability and in dependence.“Thesewere upscale places, night clubs and hotels built in response to racist policies so Black people had somewhere to go,” said Jordan. “The many up scale hotels in downtown Detroit did not allow African Americans as guests, so they weren’t able to stay at the Statler Hilton for a while or the Book Cadillac. Yes, Af rican Americans had small motel-level establishments and small ballrooms, but they also had upscale hotels, one of the earliest being the Norwood Hotel, which was founded by Walter Norwood in 1932.”
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Comerica donated $10,000 to the South Michigan Food Bank and collected over 1,400 foot items that will generate over 61,000 meals. Donated food is loaded on South Michigan Food Truck at Homer Stryker Stadium.
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Comerica Vice President and Southeast External Affairs Market Manager Linda Nosegbe and Mark Lee (middle) announce the winner. Hatch Detroit finalists flanked by TechTown President and CE) Ned Staelber (far left) and Hatch Detroit Founder Nick Gorga (far right).
Combination of community food donations and $10,000 in financial support to South Michigan Food Bank helps combat food insecurity in Kalamazoo The Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive, which culminated during a pre-game ceremony prior to the Growlers home game on Friday, August 12, generated over 61,000 meals for the South Michigan Food Bank and will aid in the efforts to reduce food insecurity in the commu nity.“The South Michigan Food Bank supplies the Kalamazoo community with so much more than just food, they give second chances and hope to those that need it most,” said Debra Van Hevele, Comerica Bank senior vice president and region al retail director. “That’s what makes this part nered food drive so special. Comerica believes in supporting and investing in programs like South Michigan Food Bank that protect our community’s most vulnerable members.” During the summer, Comerica Bank collected approximately 1,400 non-perishable food items at local banking centers and during Growlers’ home games. Additionally, Comerica Bank executives presented a $10,000 check to South Michigan Food Bank in support of its aid to the community. “With costs of essentials up 9.1% this year, our neighbors are seeking South Michigan Food Bank services to acquire food to make room in their budget for other basic needs. Partnering with 335 food sites, together we ensure they not only have food but can also buy gas to get to work, pay rent, and obtain what they need to thrive,” said Peter Vogel, CEO of South Michigan Food Bank. “Through this partnership with the Kalamazoo Growlers and Comerica Bank, we are reaching families who are fighting food insecurity to provide that extra support — Comerica Bank’s $10,000 donation alone will provide enough gro cery products for 60,000 meals. We can’t thank Comerica and the Growlers enough for their gen erosity and service to this community.”
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Beyond the contest and behind the lead ership of Executive Director Vittoria Katanski, Hatch Detroit provides funding, exposure and mentoring in support of its alumni entrepre neurs with the help of its partners. The Hatch Detroit Alumni Program offers technical sup port and the opportunity for additional spot grant funding. For the first seven years of supporting Hatch Detroit, corporate partner Comerica Bank has provided the winner with a $50,000 grant, but in the last two contests has doubled their contribution with a $100,000 business grant to the winner. “The Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit partnership has contributed to the cultiva tion and revitalization of Detroit’s economy and community development for the past 10 years,” said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank vice president and southeast external affairs market manager. “We have seen such an over whelming amount of support from the com munity as well as contest alumni. Supporting local small businesses strengthens the life blood of our cities and neighborhoods, and we partner with organizations like Hatch Detroit and TechTown to help reward ingenuity, tenac ity, innovation and creativity.”
South Michigan Food Bank, one of seven food banks in the state of Michigan, provides food re sources to 335 nonprofit partners like food pan tries, soup kitchens, and other food programs feeding families. South Michigan Food Bank is head quartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, and serves the counties of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, and St. Joseph. A special on-field celebration was held in rec ognition of the donations brought in by the Ka lamazoo community, with more than 3,000 com munity members present. The collected donations were piled high in a truck stationed at the center field gate to showcase the success and impact of the drive. The festive presentation was accompa nied by the Kalamazoo Central High School Band and Cheerleading team. “The Growlers were honored to be a part of this incredible community effort and are inspired by the generosity of our fellow neighbors,” said Brian Colopy, owner of the Kalamazoo Growlers. “With the help of our community members and Comerica Bank, this joint food drive has exceeded our expectations and generated a greater impact on our community than we ever could have imag ined.”
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest – an entrepreneurial competition that has been incubating new and existing retail concepts in the cities of Detroit, Highland Park and Ham tramck with the support and partnership of Comerica Bank and TechTown Detroit. Hatch Detroit powered by TechTown was originally founded in 2011 to give residents and aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to have a voice in neighborhood retail develop ment in the efforts toward Detroit’s revitaliza tion. A year later, Comerica first began its rela tionship with one of Detroit’s most successful small business incubators. This retail competition serves as a chance for one savvy entrepreneur to win a cash grant and package of in-kind services to open up his or her brick-and-mortar storefront. Hatch Detroit invests in businesses that will revi talize commercial retail strips, activate vacant spaces and spur further investment into the community.
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Little Liberia is presented with $100,000 grand prize from Comerica Bank as the 2022 winner of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest powered by TechTown. Pictured (L-R): Ned Staebler, Linda Nosegbe, Vittoria Katanski, Mark Lee, Nick Gorga, Ameneh Marhaba, and Kim Kersten.
Judges of the 2022 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest look on along with a packed audience to see the finalists’ presentations. Hatch Off judges included (front row, L-R): Regina Ann Campbell (President & CEO, Build Institute), Kimberly Faison (Director of Community and Economic Development, Detroit Future City), Jeremy Lewis (Director of the Accounting Aid Society), Lee Padgett (Owner, Busted Bra shop; 2013 Hatch Detroit Semi-Finalist), and Ca mille Walker Banks (Executive Director, Detroit LISC).
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Marhaba (middle) presents her business concept for the first time during Comerica Hatch Detroit Top-10 Reveal Party.
Little Liberia was crowned winner of the 2022 contest at Hatch Off, the final event of the Hatch Detroit competition. After pitching their business plan to a panel of judges and live audi ence, Little Liberia won the $100,000 business grant grand prize from Comerica Bank and is one step closer to opening its brick-and-mortar storefront in the Motor City. This is the second time in the contest’s 10year history that five businesses were named finalists. In 2019, results for the fourth and fifth finalists were so close the decision to include the top five vote get ters in the final round was made for the first time in the history of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. No table this year, the top five was entirely made up of women-owned smallLittlebusinesses.Liberia is an Afro fusion pop-up restaurant looking to find a permanent space to introduce Liberia’s rich multi cultural cuisines to the people of Metro Detroit. They serve authentic Liberian dishes, a cuisine whose heritage is a mixture of African, Caribbean and Antebellum-South African American influences. Owner and founder of Little Liberia, Ameneh Marhaba, decided to open a business back in 2016 when she started hosting pop-up dinners as a means to pay bills. She continued to pur sue her business and love of cooking in hopes to open a storefront in Midtown, Greek Town or Cork Town. At the 2022 Hatch Off, Marhaba outlined her father’s immigration story in her business pitch to the panel of judges, illustrating how her dedi cation towards opening Little Liberia and passion for sharing her culture through cooking is car rying on her father’s legacy. As Comerica Bank executives announced her win and presented Marhaba with the $100,000 check, she held her head in her hands, exclaiming through tears of joy that she had made her father proud. Marhaba also draws business inspiration from Hatch Detroit alumnus Mamba Hamasi after his success in the Detroit small business community with Baobab Fare. After opening its doors, Little Liberia will be the first ever Liberian restaurant in Michigan and Marhaba hopes its customers can learn a bit about Liberian culture through its dining experiences. “I know the community and I know the need for Liberian food is very high,” said Ameneh Mar haba, owner and founder of Little Liberia. “We would be the first ever Liberian restaurant in Detroit and in Michigan. My mother and father are my biggest cheerleaders. They both always believe that I can accomplish the most and do anything I set my mind to.”
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Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank Executive Vice President, Head of National and Specialty Busi nesses Steve Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President
Additionally, Davis has served on the Michigan Senior Leadership Team since 2016 and has been a member of Co merica’s Sustainability Finance Council since its inception. Among Davis’ many business and community affiliations, he currently serves as a board member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the CATCH Board of Trustees. He is a member of the Detroit Economic Club. Davis has also served as a mem ber of Loyola High School board of di rectors and as a board member of Cass Community Social Services.
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Ameneh Marhaba poses with $100,000 business grant from Comerica Bank.
Over the past four years, Comerica Bank has contributed more than $20,000 in financial support to South Michigan food bank, generating over 120,000 meals.The Growlers are a member of one of the most-popular de velopmental leagues, the North woods League, for elite college baseball players and regular at tracts.Following the pre-game pre sentation, the Growlers took to the field with over 4,000 fans in attendance. Comerica Michigan Market President Steve Davis, South Michigan Food Bank CEO Peter Vogel, Comerica Regional Retail Director Debra Van Hevele and Growlers Mascot, Porter, are flanked by the Kalamazoo Central Bank and Cheerleading team as then walk on the field prior to the Growlers home game Aug. 12.
Comerica Bank announced today the promotion of two Michigan mar ket senior leaders into expanded roles. Mike Ritchie, currently Comerica’s Michigan Market President, has been named as the newly-established Exec utive Vice President, Head of National and Specialty Businesses. Steve Davis, who currently serves as Senior Vice President, Middle Market Banking, will succeed Ritchie as the new Michigan MarketTogether,President.Ritchie and Davis provide over 60 years of experience supporting Comerica’s customers and impacting the communities that the bank serves. Both will continue to operate from the Comerica Bank Center in downtown Detroit.“Mike’s contributions to our com mercial division and success in leading our Michigan market operations since 2013 offers us a valuable resource to strengthen and grow our relationships in Michigan and in our overall footprint that includes expanding markets,” said Peter Sefzik, Comerica Bank Execu tive Director, Commercial Bank. “His knowledge and expertise will not only support our existing customers, but he will be critical in developing new rela tionships across our portfolio of na tional and specialty industries.” Davis will oversee Comerica’s business and community engagement throughout Michigan in addition to his role in providing leadership for Middle Market and Business Banking teams. “From the more than 80 cities we operate in Michigan to the 4,500 col leagues who live and work through out the state, we are proud to serve Michigan as we have for 173 years,” said Sefzik. “We see significant opportuni ties ahead that will positively impact our customers, colleagues, and com munities. Steve’s experience and un derstanding of the market will enable us to continue improving how we build relationships and support the Michigan market.”
summer.Comerica Bank colleagues organize food drive dona tions from the Kalamazoo community.
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Over the years, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest has helped launch some of De troit’s most success ful and well-known businesses, including, La Feria (2012), Sis ter Pie (2014), Live Cycle Delight (2015), Meta Physica Massage (2016), Baobab Fare (2017) and 27th Letter Books funding$810,000tionCharitableand2012,partnershipandSince(2019).ComericaHatchDetroit’sbeganinComericaBanktheComericaFoundahavecontributedinstartuptosupportthe winners of the annual neighborhood retail com petition, as well as direct organizational support funding to Hatch Detroit. Hatch Detroit was bolstered this year with a newly formed relationship with TechTown. The integration into TechTown’s small business ser vices program lineup provides a sustainable fu ture for Hatch while creating synergies between the two organizations which champion and sup port small businesses in and around Detroit. Looking back over the last decade, 49 alum ni have opened businesses with support from Hatch Detroit. These 49 businesses employ more than 500 people and have invested more than $10 million in economic development. Addi tionally, Hatch Detroit, with its partners, has pro vided more than $1 million in in-kind support to its alumni businesses. To learn more about Little Liberia, visit HatchDetroit.com.
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Mike Ritchie: Ritchie joined Co merica in 1991, became a member of the Michigan Senior Leadership Team in 2008, and was named President of the Michigan Market in 2013. In addition to that role, he also directly managed Michigan’s Middle Market Banking and Business Banking Divisions as well as the bank’s Environmental Services and Leasing divisions nationally. During his 31-year career with Comerica, Ritchie has held a variety of roles focusing on small and midsize companies. He has also had prior responsibilities for the Bank’s Captive Insurance, Health Care, Financial Insti tutions, Municipalities and Corporate Finance divisions. Richie also oversaw Comerica’s recent southeast expan sion effort. Steve Davis: Davis has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry after joining Comerica in 1992 as a credit analyst. Since that time, he has held various lending and manage ment positions of increasing responsi bility and scope. Most recently, Davis served as Director, Middle Market Banking and President of Comerica Leasing Corporation overseeing a mul tibillion-dollar commitment portfolio.
Comerica colleagues and South Michigan Food Bank representative celebrate the conclusion of the Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive that took place at Comerica bank ing centers over the
Mark Lee, The LEE Group MI LLC President & CEO (far right), hosted the 2022 Hatch Off event and re-introduced the five finalists (L-R): Jasmine Denard Haskins (Gajiza Dumplins), Kimberly Elise (Lily’s & Elise), Leandra King (Detroit Farm and Cider), Ameneh Marhaba (Little Liberia), and Andrea Colfescu (COLFETARIE).
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The Wall Street Journal reported that businesses in various sectors rescind ing their job offers (made only months earlier) is a telltale sign that the “tight est labor market in decades may be showingTwittercracks.”Inc., real-estate broker age Redfin Corp., and cryptocurrency exchange company Coinbase Global Inc. have also changed their minds in recentAlso,weeks.numerous companies like Net flix, Uber Technologies, and Carvana Co have begun hiring with more rigorous procedures to capture only the best candidates.Thetech industry is also impacting job offers due to supply chain issues. While the national unemployment rate is at 3.6 percent, according to re ports, the jarring new job-hiring trend is leaving a mark on what the future la bor market could be for weary job can didates.“Ijust couldn’t believe what I was hearing—like it’s a job I had lined up for months, and I was counting on it,” said 24-year-old Franco Salinas. Salinas discovered over the summer that a data analyst position he planned on starting in July was canceled. “This just made me realize how fragile things are.”In a report for the Society for Human Resource Management, Julia Pollak, a labor economist at ZipRecruiter, an on line employment marketplace in Santa Monica, Calif., said that the pandemic had created unexpected ripple effects for good, too, when it comes to the workforce.“Thispandemic has been an unprec edented shock to the labor market and has created a need for new jobs and new skills very quickly,” Pollak said. “Here we have a public health disaster that’s created a wide range of roles needed to contain the disease and increase the confidence of American consumers. So, they are very important jobs. Many are related to other jobs, with a lot of trans ferableOtherskills.”recruiters agreed that job offer cancellations are minimal, and many employers are looking for more workers to fill open positions. Brian Kropp, vice president of hu man resources research for advisory firm Gartner, said in the article that having job offers rescinded was not a thing half a year ago, and just like the pandemic, pivoting is inevitable. “If we’ve learned anything from the last couple of years, it’s that things can change quickly,” he said. In early June, Steven Pope, 32, was set to begin a new job as the data di rector at a retail marketing firm. Now, however, he is still searching for a job because the firm is keeping his start date in limbo due to funding delays. “I’m looking at how are these compa nies backed up or paid,” he said in the article, adding that his friends in simi lar fields are catching up and handling their own moves more strategically. “I see there’s a little bit of a shift already where security is going to come before comp.”Inthe end, employers also need to step up and give ample alerts about job opportunities and changing priorities every step of the way.
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By Sherri Kolade Are you looking for a new job? Hold thatAcrossthought.the nation, many profes sionals are noticing an alarming trend where, after nailing a job interview and securing a lucrative job offer, their ca reer move is cut short due to employers changing their minds. It’s not that simple, however. Despite the U.S. economy being hit with inflation and burgeoning reces sion-related problems, it’s bouncing back due to over 6.5 million jobs com ing online that are already boosting the financial trajectory of people across the nation.Even President Biden took notice and said during the State of the Union earlier this year that more jobs are be ing created now than before in the his tory of America on top of the economy growing. “The strongest growth in near ly 40 years, the first step in bringing fundamental change to an economy that hasn’t worked for the working people of this nation for too long,” Biden said. Yet, despite corporations and com panies being more employee-minded by setting up remote working, creating accommodating work schedules, and boosting morale, many are taking no tice of some lingering problems.
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Bloomberg reported that the pandemic inspired hungry entrepre neurs and employees, many already working from home, to pick up a side hustle or two or three. Bloomberg also noted that accord ing to the U.S. Census, the number of new business applications is on the rise,Eventoo.in this region, 2020, as tough as it was, many dubbed it the year of the entrepreneur – and it still is, es pecially as Black women represent 42 percent of new women-owned businesses—three times the size of the female population—and 36 per cent of all Black-owned businesses, according to a Forbes article. Even those taking on already-created jobs are still shining and navigating amidst economic uncertainties. Amy Dickerson, a Detroit CEO/ca reer consultant and certified coach at Blue-to-Green Coaching, told the Michigan Chronicle that the gig economy has been around for about 20 years and is described as putting several not full-time jobs together to create one full-time income. “That is the basis for the gig econ omy,” Dickerson said, while a side hustle is something done on the side to bring additional income in. “Also, sometimes [we use the side hustle] to give us an outlet for our creativity – for the things we would really like to do.”According to Time.com there are many side hustles to consider, here are the top 10: Rent out your vehicle Through apps like Turo, HyreCar, and Hagerty DriveShare individuals can list their car for rent in available cities. It’s similar to the concept of an Airbnb but with a vehicle. “Every time we would travel, we would pick a rental car category and not end up with the car we want ed,” says Daniel Veiga, a business growth strategist, in the article. “We switched to using Turo instead.”
By Rasha Almulaiki Detroit’s popular food industry hub of Eastern Market is in the process of discussions with the city on zoning amendments to adapt a more conducive environ ment for the district’s food indus trial businesses to grow beyond current land use limitations. Approved on May 6 by the City Planning Commission, MKT is the latest zoning code update in East ern Market’s developments. MKT will designate the largest area of the district for market and distri bution in food production and re moves heavy industrial uses. Dan Carmody, president of the Eastern Market Corporation (EMC), said the district has wit nessed a recent trend of growing food companies relocating out side of Detroit for more room to expand. Developments are in line with EMC’s Eastern Market 2025 Strategy.“Inthe last few years, com panies like Wolverine Packing Company were on the site just north of the Pepsi plant,” said Carmody. “[They] were then faced with needing more land and go ing downriver where they found it was ready to go. We are losing companies due to lack of space.” Presently, the over 100-yearold local wholesale company, E.W. Grobbel’s Sons, Inc, is also inter ested in expansion, but is com mitted to staying in Eastern Mar ket in large part to the district’s zoning changes. The corned beef wholesale company is investing $33 million in a major redevelop ment project in the works to cre ate 300 new jobs. The new facility will be 140,000 square feet and be located east of Dequindre and just north of Mack Avenue. “We are trying to do incen tives, like a possible hike bonus, to keep good businesses in the area,” said Carmody. “We need to keep the authenticity of our mar ket and there are three core roles. First, it’s all about food. We’re Eastern Market’s Latest Zoning Update to Grow Market Local Businesses view Eastern Market. Photo courtesy of Dan Carmody.
“It’s critical for business leaders to understand that large-scale shifts are changing how people work and how business gets done,” said Kropp. “Lead ers who respond effectively to these HR trends can ensure their organizations stand out from competitors.”
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kind of the last one in our country. Most of these places are overrun with mixed use buildings and condos, making it a high price you pay to eat and live. Sec ond, we are dedicated to independent small business and developing afford able commercial space at market rate or lower.”How Eastern Market is Meeting Sup ply and Demand Needs for Local Busi nessesThe Eastern Market district is a sta ple food hub for Detroiters and subur banites alike that frequently shop from a selection of 170 businesses. Visitors can peruse fresh groceries at the weekly farmers market or enjoying an array of independent restaurants, cafes or retail and butcher shops. In response to the 2011 Food and Safety Modernization Act, city planners and Eastern Market leadership have steadily devised a plan to implement developments while adhering to the pol icy’s stricter security and safety regula tions on how food is grown, harvested andTheprocessed.ongoing zoning developments are part of the city’s comprehensive framework to simplify and better attract and retain Detroit’s small to midsized businesses and infrastructure projects. The framework planning began in 2018-19 and included extensive com munity engagement with residents and stakeholders to create jobs for Detroi ters, improve the quality of life and keep the authenticity and function of the market.The city of Detroit, in conjunction with the Detroit Economic Growth Cor poration, is working with leadership from the EMC to implement the plan. “The community and businesses in the area collectively came up with a vision for the Eastern Market area, or what we’ve been calling the Core Mar ket,” Gregory Moots, lead planner in design and development at the Planning and Development Department for the city of Detroit told the Michigan Chron icle.The Eastern Market framework en compasses an estimated area of 1.1 square miles that includes Eastern Mar ket and the surrounding Greater East ern Market residential neighborhoods. The focus areas for improvements in clude expansion within the boundaries of Gratiot Ave to East Warren Ave and I-75 to Joseph Campau Street. Proposed zoning will add one million square feet of new food processing and distribution that would allow food to continue to be a meaningful use in the Market District. The revamped area will include GEM, Core Market and Gratiot Corridor along the area bounded by For est Avenue, Joseph Campau Street, Gra tiot Avenue and Orleans Streets. Core market will replace “B6” general services zoning with the MKT zone for commercial areas of business, transpor tation and manufacturing, as well as a designated area for mixed use develop ment along Dequindre Cut. GEM will in clude updates to residential parcels to MKT zone and create space for live/work and workforce housing development. Gratiot Corridor will update the desig nated area for mixed use development. “The developments are looking at about a third for processing and distri bution, a third for retail and food retail and a third other offices,” said Carmody. In response to community concerns about displacement due to gentrifica tion, Kimani Jeffrey of the City Planning Commission, said recent zoning devel opments seek to expand and safeguard opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses to flourish while retaining the unique character of Eastern Market. “That goes along with keeping out the big box types of retail outlets,” said John Sivills II, lead urban designer in the Central Planning Region of the De troit Planning and Development Depart ment.“This isn’t about Amazon or Target necessarily coming into Eastern Mar ket. This is about the concerns with smaller business, which historically come in the market and get their start and grow there, like EW Grobbel in their location. They’ve been there for about 100 years and they’re expanding capaci ty while staying in the market within the new planning area.” Other infrastructure projects are on the horizon, including land use geared toward a green economy and affordable housing.“Weare also excited that the plan provides for significant buffering with greenways and also mixed use,” said Carmody, “Mostly residential develop Rezoning map of Eastern Market includes 1 million-square-foot expansion project to attract and retain growth of local small busi nesses. Photo courtesy of Dan Carmody. ments so that this isn’t a sterile indus trial park but actually improves quality of life for people living nearby as well as increased opportunity for employment.”
The framework includes land provi sions around Eastern Market for mixed use residential spaces to allow for “livework maker space,” including 110 units at 1923 Division Street that will be avail able for rent at 30 percent to 80 percent average median income (AMI).
The City Planning Commission said the project is expected to generate ap proximately 1,500 jobs with new busi ness that can be created over a couple decades.
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“What we’ve called a framework is a 20 year build out, so this isn’t some thing that we expect to happen tomor row or the next five years but certainly over time along with infrastructure im provements to go along to support this, that is what we are expecting.”
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Comerica Bank continued its effort to help communities reduce food insecurity by partnering with Fiberglass Estate Community Hall for the organization’s food sharing program on Aug. 3 in Detroit. They return Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 9-11 a.m. for a second day of supporting the community food giveaway. Fiberglass Estate Community Hall has served the community since 1990 and has provided well-balanced meals to homeless, senior citizens, in dividuals with disabilities, and veterans. Additionally, the philanthropic program provides food and cleaning products to the community every first and third and Wednesday of the month, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets, Toys for Tots, and Health products when available.
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Mana de Metro Detroit’s scholarship pro gram was established in 1996 and provides annual educational scholarships for Latina women. As of 2021, Mana de Metro Detroit has awarded 124 scholarships and has award ed a total of 144,000 since the program was founded. Recipients of the awards are able to use the scholarships to cover educational ex penses such as tuition, books and school-re lated supplies. Mana de Detroit is the local chapter of the national Latina organization, Mana. Mana is short for Hermana and in Spanish, translates to “sister.” Founded in 1974 in Washington, D.C., its mission is to empower Latinas and create a better quality of life for all Latinos through education, leadership development and advocacy. Comerica Bank has supported the organization and its mission since 2009.
The Detroit chapter provides education and literacy pro gramming as part of Top Teens of America programming and provides a scholarship to a college- or trade school-bound high school senior each year.
In July, Comerica Bank served as a proud sponsor of Mana de Detroit’s annual Brindis Luncheon. Comerica colleagues and members of the Hispanic Business Resource Group (BRG) joined Yolanda Serra and Anna Guerra, chairs of the Hispanic BRG, to help celebrate inaugural recipients of multiple scholarships: the Monica L. Martinez Leadership Scholar ship and the Carmen Munoz Entrepreneurial Scholarship of the Mana Scholarship program.
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Comerica Bank colleagues at this year’s Mana de Detroit annual Brindis luncheon.
Comerica Vice President External Affairs Manag er-Southeast Michigan and National Middle East ern American Business Development Manager Hassan Melhem meets up with B.A.S.S., Inc. vol unteer President & CEO Charlene Turner Johnson at the Park Place Block Party.
Comerica Bank’s Hassan Melhem (left) helps organize food that will help feed those in need. This year, Metro Detroit Youth Day returned to Belle Isle Park for the first time since 2019 on Wednesday, July 13. Metro Detroit Youth Day is a local event designed to bring children together in a way that channels positive energy and peace. Metro Detroit kids are not the only ones that look forward to Metro Detroit Youth Day each year, as the event was founded in the name of bringing the entire community to gether through peace and tranquility following alter cations in 1980 between youth and area retailers on Livernois Ave. Former Mayor Coleman Young met with community leaders to calm tensions, and asked event founder Ed Deeb to meet with retailers urging them to be more sensitive to customers to help re storeOriginally,calm. the goal was to help foster goodwill and harmony, however as years passed Metro Youth Day became more than fun and games. Eventually the event was expanded to include youth guid ance, mentors, role models, anti-substance abuse activity, motivational speakers, entertainment, awarding college scholarships, and honoring outstanding students for academic excellence and community service.
Comerica Bank employees showcase Veteran Affairs dona tions in Saginaw. Comerica Bank Resource Groups Support Veteran Affairs Hospitals As a show of gratitude and appreciation for veterans’ sacrifices, Comerica Bank’s Military/Veterans Business Re source Group (BRG) and Veteran Leadership Network Employee Resource Group (ERG) joined forces to host a donation drive in support of Veteran Affairs (VA) Hos pitals. Recently, Comerica colleagues odelivered collected donations including food, clothes and toiletry items to VA Hospitals in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Saginaw and Battle Creek. Comerica’s Michigan Military and Veterans BRG and ERG are focused on honoring those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Hosting donation drives for various veterans and military-focused organizations is one small way Comerica employees are able to show their appreciation for veterans, military members and their
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Hassan Melhem (Comerica Bank Vice President, External Affairs), Louis Vinson (president, Fiberglass Estate Community Hall), Patricia McCann (Comerica Bank Vice President, External Affairs-Social Impact) and vol unteer Ken Woodson at the Fiberglass Estate Community Hall Commu nity Food Giveaway.
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Comerica’s Hassan Melhem, Patricia McCann and Brandy Warden met the small businesses and entrepre neurs of the Highland Park during the 15th anniversary of the block partyB.A.S.S.event.operates an 8,000 sq. ft. business incubator, Park Place Salon & Business Center, which provides first floor space and support for hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, and fashion boutique entrepreneurs, and a recording studio. It also offers multi-purpose space for community uses, headquarters for B.A.S.S., and other non-profit and for-profit busi nesses.Comerica Bank will be facilitating a virtual business boot camp series through B.A.S.S for small businesses to raise expectations in that area.
Jackson’s chapter also hosts walks to provide financial support for sickle cell anemia research, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and March of Dimes, an organization that promotes the health of mothers and their babies. It also works with a local church to host a resume writing work shop and clothing drive at a homeless shelter each year. At Jackson’s church, she supports initiatives including a community baby shower, domestic violence walk and seminar, and food drives for the homeless.Through Comerica, Jackson participates in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, as well as the UNCF National Walk for Education each year. She has also hosted women in STEM workshops and served as a mentor to young women who were preparing to apply to college. “I really believe wholeheartedly that it’s important to give back and to pour into others,” Jackson said. “I think one of the hardest or biggest things is that young people don’t have enough people that pour into them or give them enough confidence to try to do different things. My goal is always to show people that people that look like them are in technolo gy or are in leadership positions and that those opportunities exist for them.”
The chapter also ran a drive to collect clothing and hy giene and beauty products for Alternatives for Girls, an or ganization that helps young homeless women and works to prevent them from becoming victims of human trafficking. Another drive supported The NOAH Project, which works to end homelessness in Detroit.
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Mana member Jane Garcia and Comerica Bank District Retail Director Yolanda Serra presenting at this year’s Mana de Detroit an nual Brindis luncheon.
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Metro Detroit family enjoys the festivities of Metro Detroit Youth Day.
Comerica Bank sponsors Mana de Detroit’s annual Brindis Luncheon, celebrates scholarship recipients
Comerica colleagues show their support for small businesses in Highland Park’s Park Place.
Over the years, this event has become the largest youth event in Michigan and has drawn nearly two million youngsters.
As part of Black Business Month, Comerica Bank joined business and community partners of Highland Park City for the 2022 Park Place Block Party, through the bank’s partnership with Building Assets to Strengthening Society (B.A.S.S Inc.).
When banking centers need technological updates, Victoria Jackson, a senior technology manager at Comerica, is ready to help. Jackson has worked at Comerica for more than 36 years and currently oversees a team of project managers as they implement technological updates for area banking centers. Her team helped establish Wi-Fi in local banking centers, en abling more flexible working environments for employees, as they were able to use tablets and laptops instead of depend ing solely on desktop computers. From a customer standpoint, Jackson said the work her department does enables Comerica to offer improved prod ucts and services, making a difference for customers that, in turn, provides value and growth to businesses within com munities. “We are a relationship bank, so our goal is to de liver products that help our customers deliver to their customers,” Jackson said. “We are into family businesses and supporting family businesses, so that’s our goal: to make products that help differenti ate our customers in the mar ketplace.”Inthe community, Jack son is involved in volunteer work that supports a variety of causes but is particularly drawn to initiatives that help women and children. She serves as president of the Top La dies of Distinction, Inc. - Detroit Chapter. TLOD is a non profit organization that was founded in 1964 and works to improve the status of women, help senior citizens, beautify the community, foster community partnership and maintain Top Teens of America, which is a branch of the organization.
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“I … focus on strength and vulner ability and joy and all types of things that make people a full human. I think they get overlooked by American soci ety,” she said adding that she is blessed to be an artist in Detroit. “I don’t take it for granted or lightly. … I feel like there always has been a heavy, heavy culture here, creativity, and hardworking peo ple. … It’s just getting its attention right now.”Local artist Dr. Hubert Massey paints Life
By Sherri Kolade Simply put, Detroit doesn’t know how to sit still – and the residents are okay with that. From the multi-layered, multi-lev eled arts and culture pumping through the city like the lifeblood for its resi dents, to the music and sights of plays and performances creating new sounds around Motown, there’s never a dull moment.Oneparticular Detroit artist, Ijania Cortez, recently made local history with her mural of Ruth Ellis, an LGBTQ activist in the city. Cortez’s mural is proudly displayed at the Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park.Ellis (1899 - 2000) came out as a lesbian when she was 16 years old, which her family accepted. Ellis and her longtime partner moved to Detroit from their hometown of Springfield, Ill., for the promise of higher wages. There, she became the first woman in Michi gan to run her own printing business. She printed fliers, posters and statio nery in the front room of her home, which also quickly became a hotspot for Black LGBTQ social life. At the time of her death at the age of 101, she was recognized as the oldest out lesbian in theWhenUS.
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By Sherri Kolade Relationships. Kids. Housing. Food. Wellness. Job security. Love. Time.We all crave the things found in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs -- from food and clothing to belonging, friend ship and, eventually, self-actualiza tion.How do we get it though, when we’re feeling run down, overworked, overwhelmed and out of time? It starts with you – identifying those needs, wants, desires in your life and going after them; not being bogged down by unrealistic expecta tions of Accordingothers.to a Business Insider ar ticle, 10 Ways to Stop Giving People Power Over You, a psychotherapist ex plains that it’s important to “ask for what you need in a relationship.”
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Cortez put her paint brush es down to take a breather, she told the Michigan Chronicle that as a selftaught artist, her practice is centralized around painting but also includes mu rals as well as works of mixed media. She is known for the color she uses in her portraits as well as the subjects, ex clusively depicting Black men from the inner“Thecity.inspiration behind the mural is in dedication to Ruth Ellis – trying to embody her spirit and the spirit of the work she did, which was using ev erything she had to give back to her community,” Cortez said. “In that same spirit, I tried to do the mural to inspire people and give back to them.”
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Artist Dr. Hubert Massey’s fresco painting at Grand Valley State University.
Ijania Cortez stands in front of her mural of LGBTQ Activist Ruth Ellis at the Ruth Ellis Center.
First “How would you feel if just for one hour (and maybe we can even stretch this a little bit to one day), you only think about you and your needs?”
By Sherri Kolade It’s a simple concept but sometimes difficult to deploy in thePuttingday-to-day.oneself first does not have to be complicated – just go for it with gusto. Prime example, on airplanes flight attendants tell passengers to put on their life jackets first if there is an emergency. Then, they are instructed to help oth ers when they can—only if they are properly safe first. Why? Otherwise, you would never be able to help others unless you help yourself first. Team Wellness Center (Team), a Detroit-based mental health services provider, helps address wellness needs while reminding people that they are in control of their health. With wellness and healthy mental health habits encour aged and elevated during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to overlook how to stay (and main tain) being well. Yet, not taking care and bal ancing it all eventually takes its toll.Team Wellness Center not ed that focusing on wellness is non-negotiable.“Theneedfor mental health and substance use services was already increasing prior to COVID-19, but it has accel erated during the pandemic,” said Elizabeth Cichon, Team Wellness Center vice president, in a Team article. “We are add ing staff to treat more people while continuing to offer afford able, quality, community-based care.”Bespoke Wellness Partners wrote in an article that be coming a priority in your own life can be done in five simple steps.“When you think about pay ing attention to yourself—your dreams, your body, your men tal health and everything that has to do with you—what is it that you are thinking about?” author Limor Weinstein noted. “How would you feel if just for one hour (and maybe we can even stretch this a little bit to one day), you only think about you and your needs? Many of us confuse taking care of our selves with being selfish or inconsiderate, but if you truly give this some thought, you’ll realize that in order to be all that you want for everyone else, you must first take care of yourself and make yourself a priority.”
“Whether you have a coworker who wastes your time venting about how much she dislikes her job or a friend who always asks to borrow mon ey, some people will take your time, money and space if you allow them to do so. It’s important to set healthy boundaries for yourself,” according to the article. “Say no, speak up and ask for what you need. When people vio late your boundaries, follow through with clear consequences.” When going through life, it’s also important to take positive steps and not play the blame game. “Don’t blame anyone else for mak ing you feel guilty or making you feel bad about yourself. Take full respon sibility for how you feel,” according to the article. “If someone is affect ing your emotions in an unhelpful manner, take positive action. Either change the situation or change how you respond to the situation. Perhaps you decide to walk away and enter a new environment. Or, maybe you de cide to take a few deep breaths, prac tice using some positive self-talk and continue to engage in a difficult con versation.”Another important reminder is that people are not responsible for how others feel – nor is it their job to man age that “Don’temotion.takeon responsibility for other people’s emotions. You can’t make everyone happy, and you can’t make anyone mad,” the article said. “While it’s important to be cognizant of how your actions affect others, it’s not up to you to manage how other peopleDon’tfeel.”let others dictate how you feel about you’vetoagefrazzled,canarticle.toschedule,tocaughtvarioussons.monladiesingoffoneoverextendedwithsteeringAccordingyourself.torevolutionher.com,oneselfintheirlanebeginslearninghowtostoplivinganlifebutinsteadlivingofabundance.Beingoverextendedmeansbitingmorethanyoucanchewandrushfromonetasktothenext.Forthereading,thisisafartoocomphenomenonduetovaryingrea“Peopleoverextendthemselvesforreasons;perhapsyoujustgetupinthemomentandagreesomethingbeforeyoucheckyourormaybeyoufinditdifficultsaynotopeople,”accordingtothe“Whateveryourmotivation,itleaveyoufeelingfrustratedandanditcouldpotentiallydamyourreputationifyou’renotablehonorallofthecommitmentsthatmade.”
Cortez said that she likes to paint community figures and depict the “mul tifaced [aspects] of those Black men.”
Step 1: Tell yourself it’s al lowed to be selfish. Step 2: Write down several things that are priorities in your life. Step 3: Find out what is hold ing you back from your poten tial. Step 4: What is it that will make you happy? Step 5: Write down five things that you want to do more of.
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A piece by Ijania Cortez, an artist in Detroit.
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From page B-1 For some looking to take back the control they need to: Know that it is a problem and over committing is not where it’s at “While it’s normal to be busy if your hectic pace causes you to be stressed out most of the time, then it is some thing that you need to address,” accord ing to the article. “Being constantly on the run is bad for your health, puts a strain on your relationships with your friends and family, and can cause you to lose focus of your goals. Being busy is productive; frantically scrambling around is not. If you think that you may currently be overextended, then it is time to step back and re-evaluate.” Listen to the signs in your body. From having trouble sleeping to be ing tired all the time to having head aches and even digestive problems –being overextended shows up in more ways than one.
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In bowl, whisk pineapple juice, vegetable oil, lime juice and zest, sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves. Add diced chicken breast, cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Thread alternating pieces of chicken, pineapple and red bell pepper onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade. Heat lightly greased grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill kebabs 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes un til chicken feels firm to touch and a meat thermometer in serted in the center reaches 165 RemoveF. kebabs from grill, rest 2-3 minutes and serve. Tip: If using wooden skew ers, soak in water 30 minutes to keep skewers from burning on grill. If using metal skew ers, remember chicken will cook faster because metal will conduct heat and cook chicken cubes from inside along with grill heat cooking chicken from outside.
A piece by Ijania Cortez, an artist in Detroit.
From page B-1 bold images throughout the Detroit metropolitan region and they are seen especially throughout Mexicantown, Greektown, the Cultural Center, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Athletic Club and other notable community attractions. The award-winning Kresge Fine Arts fellow paints fresco murals, and told the Michigan Chronicle that he is heavily in fluenced by artist Diego Rivera. The Flint native has called Detroit his home for the past 40 years, where he paints in a style that is the oldest form of painting. “It goes back thousands of years,” he said, adding that he wants to help im pact young artists who are interested in learning the craft. “I talk to a lot of young artists and one of the beautiful things about doing art is you don’t have to be limited and you don’t have to be specialized.”Headded that his love for the city knows no “There’sbounds.noother place that I would rather be,” he said. “I can visit every oth er place but my home is here. To me the largest population of African Americans in the United States [is here] and it’s just good to see our people. It’s good to see that we have so much talent here.”
For more information visit ijania.com and hubertmasseymurals.net.
Page B-2 | August 17-23, 2022 | michiganchronicle.com Put Yourself First DetroitLiveArtistLife For Yourself From page B-1 michiganchronicle.com | DQE Michigan Chronicle DIGITAL DAILY Keeping OfAtInformedYouAllTimesTheDay make running their business easier, to improve their outcomes, and/or to avoid over-paying for complexity that isn’t needed.SIFHealth notes that therapists ad vocate that self-care is not selfish and starting with the little things can go a long“Theway.concept of self-preservation is something I think is often misunder stood. It is not a selfish act to look after yourself first, it is not something that is detrimental to your patients to take time to prioritize your own wellbeing before theirs. It is in fact quite the op posite, it’s fundamentally important that you do it in order to help your patients to the best of your ability,” according to the article. “There is a specific and necessary reason that we are instructed to put our own life jackets and/or oxy gen masks first. As a dad, then, it goes against all my natural instincts to think that I would do this before helping my sons, but I get why I can’t help them in the way I want to unless I take care of myself“Thefirst.world, our industry and our pa tients have never been more accepting of change, so maybe it’s the opportunity you need to review and possibly revise the areas in your life that can make the difference.“Welive in difficult and challenging times with much ongoing uncertainty. However, you can rely and be certain of the benefits of taking care of yourself, as well as those who are counting on you.”
“If your body is displaying symptoms of stress, then it means that your activ ities are physically straining you,” ac cording to the article. “Don’t take these symptoms lightly; while you may only be able to detect a headache and a rash, that same stress could be causing much more serious damage to your body.” Pause before saying “yes” again “When somebody asks you to do something, your first inclination is probably to say yes. Most of us are people-pleasers, and while it may have seemed like a good idea at first, if you really stopped to think about it, you would realize that you just don’t have the time,” according to the article. “For this reason, it is best to hold off before you make any commitments. Allow yourself time to sleep on it and deter mine if you actually can make it work with your schedule. If a task doesn’t fit in with your priorities, or you are simply just too busy right now, be ready to say no.”
Keeping Home.AwayInformedYouorat (Family Features) The end result of perfectly cooked chicken is a mouthwa tering meal that smells just as good as it tastes and beckons loved ones to the patio. To achieve that juicy, tender flavor that brings family and friends together, it’s important to keep a few safety and grilling tips in mind. Fire up your grill, season poultry to perfection and serve a safely cooked meal at your next backyard barbecue with this advice from the experts at Per due Farms. Maximize Your Budget For a flavorful meal without breaking the bank, consider less-expensive cuts of meat like bone-in thighs or drum sticks, or cook a whole chicken that can last for several meals. In addition to the savings at the grocery store, these cuts can also withstand hotter temperatures on the grill for juicy and tender results.
Save a Little Time One easy way to maximize your time around the grill while cutting down on prep and mess is using a pre-cut option like Perdue Fresh Cuts Diced Chicken Breast, a perfect solution for kebabs. Recipe ready in an easy-peel package, the chickens are hatched and harvested in the United States with an all-vegetari an diet and no antibiotics, hormones or steroids. Add Favorite Seasonings Because seasonings can sometimes come off on the grill, try seasoning both before and after grilling for a better-tast ing final result. If you’re planning to marinate, be careful to avoid over-mar inating as acid-based marinades can start breaking down meat fibers. Re member before and while seasoning raw meat to keep proper safety practices in mind. Wash your hands, cutting boards, knives, scissors, the sink and all work surfaces for 20 seconds with hot, soapy water, and don’t allow raw meat or its juices to touch other foods. Trust the Thermometer Once your grill reaches the desired heat, put chicken on the grates with confidence by trusting a meat thermom eter to measure doneness. This Easy Kona Pineapple Chicken Kebabs recipe, for example, calls for 10-12 minutes on the grill, but it’s important to check for an internal temperature of 165 F rath er than simply relying on recommend ed cook times. Be sure to serve using a clean platter and utensils, never ones touched by raw meat. Refrigerate any leftover chicken immediately and use within 3-5 days. For more grilling tips, visit perdue.com/ how-to/grilling
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Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 15 Servings:minutes4 1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lime, zest and juice only 1 tablespoon sugar 1 piece (1 inch) fresh gin ger, grated 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 package Perdue Fresh Cuts Diced Chicken Breast 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 16 (1-inch) chunks 4 metal skewers or 8 wooden skewers (12 inches) soaked in water 30 minutes
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4. Drive safely and more consciously to conserve fuel. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “obeying the speed limit, accelerating and brak ing gently and gradually, and reading the road ahead can improve the fuel economy of your vehicle by 15%-30% at highway speeds and 10%-40% in stop-and-go traffic.”
5. Talk to your insurance agent to make sure you are getting all the car in surance discounts you deserve. Erie Insurance offers a wide range of dis counts and money-saving features, such as first accident forgiveness, di minishing deductible, reduced usage, youthful driver and college student. They also offer a discount for bun dling policies and have an app called YourTurn that can reward you for safe driving. Drivers may earn up to $20 a month in gift cards. To learn more, visit erieinsurance.com. “We know that at a time of rising pric es people are looking for ways to reduce the cost of car ownership, and insurance is one place to start,” said Bob Buckel, vice president, Personal Auto, Erie In surance. “Looking for a plan that gives you exactly what you need and noth ing you don’t means you’ll be protect ed while not paying any more than you should. This is a great time to reach out to your independent insurance agent to review your policy and discounts.”
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5 Ways to Save at a Time of Higher Gas Prices and Rising Inflation
2. Scan local gas stations for the best price and consider becoming a re wards member at grocery stores that offer fuel perks. Certain gas brands have rewards programs as well, many of which you can access via smart phone apps.
Voice of fingertips.atCommunitytheyour DQE (StatePoint) With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on fi nances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000$24,000 to own a car over a five-year pe riod, including fuel, maintenance, insur ance, repairs, financing and state fees. While some of those costs are beyond your control, here are five things you can do to lower the cost of car owner ship: 1. When shopping for a vehicle, com pare prices at multiple dealerships and research factors that will influ ence the cost of owning a particular model car, such as its fuel efficiency, along with the estimated cost of re pairs and parts replacements down the line.
While the future of inflation rates and gas prices is uncertain, the good news is there are creative ways to lower the cost of owning your car so you can enjoy the road.
3. Consider setting up a savings account for car-related expenses. Earmarking some of your income for automotive needs will help ensure you can cover expected and unexpected costs.
The program is funded by regional, state and federal dollars. Apply at an upcoming fair, or at waynemetro.org/DWSDLifeline or call 313-386-9727 TAKE PART: Tap Into the Lifeline Plan $56 Your monthly bill if household income is above 150% of FPL but at or below 200% of FPL
Page B-4 | August 17-23, 2022 | michiganchronicle.com Incredible happens here. At Beaumont, we mend what’s broken, support healing and bring new lives into the world. We’re moved by the incredible things that happen here, and inspired by the incredible people who make them happen. Read Mila’s story at beaumont.org/incredible Your Water Bill Could be as Low as $18/Month and Your Past Due Debt Wiped Out for Good Enroll in the DWSD Lifeline Plan at upcoming$fairs 18 Your monthly water, sewer and drainage bill if household income is at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Level $43 Your monthly bill if household income is above 135% of FPL but at or below 150% of FPL Residents can learn more and enroll in the DWSD Lifeline Plan during several upcoming in-person and virtual fairs. The DWSD Lifeline Plan is an income-based water affordability plan where qualifying customers can receive up to 4,500 gallons of water every month at a fixed monthly rate. The average Detroit household uses 2,000-3,000 gallons per month. Significantly reduce your monthly bill and get your water bill past-due debt wiped out for good! Debt forgiveness is a one-time opportunity for eligible households. Attend a DWSD Lifeline Plan Enrollment Fair Bring your photo ID (city, state or federally issued ID or passport), Social Security number, current water bill, and proof of income category eligibility (SER, SNAP-MDHHS Food Assistance benefit letter, TANF MDHHS Cash Assistance benefit letter) See upcoming dates and locations at www.detroitmi.gov/water
During the fairs, you can also provide feedback on the Lifeline Plan for possible future improvements. “For nearly a decade, we have debated whether Detroit could implement a true, income-based water affordability plan. Together with community advocates; water affordability experts; and city, regional, state and federal leaders, we always agreed on one thing: Your income should not serve as a barrier to keeping your water on. We made a commitment to find a long-term solution, and the DWSD Lifeline Plan is a major step in the right direction.” DWSD Director Gary Brown
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The Mayor’s Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is directly responsible and accountable to the State of Michigan, Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development (LEO-WD) for the planning and oversight of talent development programs in the City of Detroit. Designated by the MWDB, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) serves as the fiscal and administrative entity that provides workforce services to job seekers and employers. DESC’s primary funding streams include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) that funds Michigan’s PATH (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.) employment program, Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T), Wagner-Peyser Employment Services (ES), and other public and private funding. The Corporation enters into contracts with qualified entities to provide workforce development programs and services to job seekers and employers. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Center for Disease Control Foundation (CDC) funding may support contracts resulting from competitive bid process. DESC is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, organizations and/or firms Bid package for this RFP is available for download at this DESC https://www.descmiworks.com/opportunities/rfps-and-rfqs/.website: However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. Caring for yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for stroke and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Monitor Your Blood Pressure
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widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughlifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Your Blood Pressure can take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure a healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of to the American Heart Association. to know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once health care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss with a doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be orproperlyless.
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The first step you can take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure and keeping it in a healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of stroke, according to the American Heart Association. The best way to know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once per year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss the numbers with a doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be 120/80 mm HG or less. In addition to properly monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol and tobacco usage can help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional on a plan to help manage it.
Take Care of Your Mental Health Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke. Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk. Learn the Warning Signs A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, physically active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol usage can help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood with a health care professional on a plan to help manage it. Pregnancy States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and you’re planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s regularly monitor your blood pressure. Take Care of Your Mental Health Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke. Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey ducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk. Learn the Warning Signs A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
In the United States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and blood clots during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following a pregnancy.Managing conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health during and immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and your child. If you’re planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure. Take Care of Your Mental Health Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke. Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk. Learn the Warning Signs A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
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Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke. Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk. Learn the Warning Signs A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
Photos What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks FAMILY FEATURES It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke.
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In the United States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and blood clots during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following a pregnancy.Managing conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health during and immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and your child. If you’re planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure.
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Located in Detroit, the employee is a part of an HR Team that provides a variety of HR programs and services to court staff and judicial officers. EOE Lawrence Lowell Washington Jr. was born on May 8, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of the late Lawrence Wash ington, Sr. and Doris Aiken Washington. He was one of four children, his brother Willie preceded him in death in 1975. Lawrence also has two other siblings from the union of the late Lawrence, Sr. and JacquelineLawrenceWashington.was educated in the Detroit Public School sys tem at Columbia Elementary, Pelham Junior High, and Mur ray-Wright High School where he graduated in 1971. He was a member of the US Army Reserve stationed in Fort Dix, NJ where he received an honor able discharge in 1977. Lawrence was employed by Ford Motor Company for 30+ years and retired on July 1, 2005. He completed numerous classes while employed at Ford Motor Company that included woodworking, electrical, plumbing, and home construction at the following schools: Henry Ford Community College, Wayne County Community College, Wayne State University, Delta College and MoTech Automotive School. He completed a total of nine trades. After retiring, Lawrence found supple mental work with Penske Corporation, Loomis Armored Ser vices, Detroit Public Schools, and a CD company located in Flat Rock, LawrenceMI. was united in holy matrimony with Vanessa Mozelle in May 1979 and remained married for 29 years. To the union was born one son, Corey Anthony Washington. He confessed to Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Peter’s Holiness Church of Jesus Christ for many years under the leadership of Pastor Emma F. Smith. He later moved his membership to Word of Faith under the spiritual guidance of Bishop Keith Butler. There he served in the Communication Department for several years. Lawrence departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. He leaves to celebrate his homegoing his son, Corey Washington, two sisters, Frances Helen Hardrick and Gloria Jean Washington, a half brother and sister, Benjamin Lowell and Jacqueline Maggie Washing ton, a close companion, Fayette Lewis, a host of nieces, neph ews, cousins and several close dear friends.
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About Stroke Risks
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mayFEATURESnotbe widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughtheir lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women have a stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. Caring for yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Monitor Your Blood Pressure step you can take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure keeping it in a healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of according to the American Heart Association. best way to know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss numbers with a doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be mm HG or less. addition to properly monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, physically active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol tobacco usage can help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional on a plan to help manage it. for Pregnancy United States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes blood clots during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following pregnancy.Managing conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health and immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and child. If you’re planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure.
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Learn how to spot a stroke n Face drooping – Does face droop or is it to smile. Is the person’s n Arm weakness – Is one Ask the person to raise arm drift downward? n Speech difficulty –Is the person unable understand? Ask the simple sentence like n Time to call 911 – If of these symptoms, go away, call 911 and immediately. Check know when the first Talk to your doctor about well being and help prevent wellness tips at stroke.org.
The first step you can take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure and keeping it in a healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of stroke, according to the American Heart Association. The best way to know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once per year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss the numbers with a doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be 120/80 mm HG or less. In addition to properly monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol and tobacco usage can help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional on a plan to help manage it. Plan for Pregnancy
Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T: n Face drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? n Arm weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? n Speech difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like “The sky is blue.” n Time to call 911 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared. Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your well being and help prevent stroke. Find more wellness tips at stroke.org.
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughThings like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Blood Pressure take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of American Heart Association. know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be properlyless. monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood health care professional on a plan to help manage it. Pregnancy high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s monitor your blood pressure. Take Care of Your Mental Health Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke. Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey ducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and well being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or Learn the Warning Signs A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T: n Face drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? n Arm weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? n Speech difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like “The sky is blue.” n Time to call 911 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared. Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your well being and help prevent stroke. Find more wellness tips at stroke.org.
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It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. Caring for yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for stroke and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Monitor Your Blood Pressure
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