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Vol. 85 – No. 37 | May 18-24, 2022

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Black Leadership Advisory Council's report to build a stronger Michigan The Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) appointed by Governor Whitmer made 11 policy recommendations to close racial equity gaps and build a stronger, more inclusive Michigan. The recommendations are centered on the kitchen-table issues, proposing investments, initiatives, and policy changes in education, community safety, justice, small business growth, and health to advance racial equity in Michigan.

“The Black Leadership Advisory Council recommendations are a step in the right direction to create a more inclusive, equitable Michigan,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “We are committed to working together and enacting these recommendations as we build a more inclusive state and continue delivering on the kitchen-table issues that matter most to working families and communities of color including great schools, good jobs, clean water, safe roads, and so much more.”

Convened by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in late 2020, the mission of the Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) is to identify barriers in the Black community in education, community safety, health, and business leadership.

“The Council has been diligent throughout the year to create recommendations that will help Michigan be more equitable for Black communities throughout the state and tackle issues that have plagued Black communities for far too long,” said Robert Womack, a Kent County Commissioner who also serves as the council’s co-chair.

Over the past year, subject experts have presented to BLAC on various issues. Based on those presentations and other forms of research and analysis, BLAC has offered 11 policy recommendations to Gov. Whitmer: Support the CROWN Act: Legislation that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and other opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, twists or Bantu knots.

Support a Michigan payday loan interest rate cap: Urging Michigan legislature to adopt and Gov. Whitmer to sign legislation that would cap interest rates for payday loans at 36% APR. Include Black businesses in Michigan’s $10 billion federal infrastructure projects: Asking the Gov. Whitmer administration to work closely with business organizations that serve Black business owners to help Black entrepreneurs get the resources, credit and training they need to be able to participate in a meaningful way in contracting opportunities presented by the federal infrastructure investments that are coming to Michigan.

Support diversity on corporate boards and in c-suites: Requesting Michigan legislature to hold hearings on HB 597, which encourages corporate boards to have more diverse representation and pass the legislation.

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WCCCD’s Chancellor Curtis L. Ivery honored with AACC’s first-ever

“CEO of the Year Award”

By Donald James

Senior Writer, Real Times Media

At the prestigious American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) annual Awards of Excellence ceremony held recently in New York City, Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, Chancellor of Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD), was feted with the first-ever “CEO of the Year Award.” According to the AACC, the national inaugural award recognizes Ivery’s achievements and transformational leadership at WCCCD. The honor speaks to Ivery’s incredible accomplishments and professional contributions to the community college field and for modeling innovative and successful ways colleges can create meaningful impacts in individuals’ lives.

The AACC, founded in 1920, is known as “the voice of America’s community colleges.” The Washington, D.C. - based association represents and advocates for nearly 1,200 associate-degree granting institutions enrolling more than 12 million students.

“I am honored to be the first recipient of the CEO of the Year Award,” said Ivery.

“It is always gratifying to be recognized by your peers, but for me, the CEO of the Year award provided important validation for my entire leadership team. For the past several years, the shared vision and mission of our team have kept us moving forward through the fog of the pandemic and the real hardship experienced by many of our students.”

While Ivery gives credit to his entire leadership team, the facts bear out that under Curtis’ leadership, WCCCD has grown exponentially. Since Ivery accepted WCCCD’s top executive position in 1995, WCCCD has morphed from 7,000 students to a multicampus cornerstone institution of higher education that serves more than 70,000 students annually across 32 cities and townships in Wayne County.

As the largest urban community college district in Michigan, Ivery has transformed WCCCD into an institution that provides more than 120 career and academic programs to its students and is a regional leader in workforce development and healthcare fields. WCCCD, founded in 1967, currently has six campuses. In addition to the Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus, other locations include the Downriver Campus, Eastern Campus, Northwest Campus, Ted Scott Campus, and the Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center.

“I am proud that we have grown to be a national example of a thriving college that is also deeply invested and interested in the success of our entire region,” Ivery said. “I am deeply proud that we have been able to create a strategic vision and plan that allowed our students, staff, and faculty, along with area partners and organizations, to see that we had everything here to be a vital institution that could make lives better.”

When Ivery began his tenure at WCCCD in 1995, he admits that he didn’t

think 27 years later, he would still be its chancellor.

“I think the saying is, “when we make plans, God laughs,” Ivery said. “When I first arrived in Detroit, I did not know that I would be here nearly three decades later. But I knew that I could create positive change and that change was needed. What I felt then was excited, challenged, and completely intellectually and emotionally engaged with the college, with my team, and with the people that we serve. I still feel that today. So while I didn’t count the years, there has not been a time since arriving in Detroit when I haven’t felt that this was where I wanted to be. I’m blessed to have my wife, Ola, and my family, who have supported me every step of the way.”

When asked to reflect on how Detroit has evolved since arriving in the Motor City 27 years ago, Ivery said, “Detroit is one of the most remarkable cities in this nation. It has always been a bellwether for what is happening in other cities and metro areas. I think, too, there is a certain pragmatic grit that is associated with Detroiters – a resilience and “can do” spirit that persists through everything.”

For Ivery and WCCCD, the beat goes on to provide the best, most diverse, and highest levels of education while emphasizing occupational and career programs. AACC calls Ivery a transformational leader in higher education, which

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My Body, My Choice – The Fight for Abortions

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The right for a woman to choose is under attack and the United States Supreme Court may overturn a decades-old decision that could cause reproductive shockwaves for all women. The historic Roe v. Wade case laid the groundwork for abortion rights. Now, almost 50 years after the case was decided, women find themselves at the mercy of the highest court in the land yet again.

In January 1973, the United States Supreme Court ruled over a case that would subsequently change abortion laws for women across the country. Striking down a Texas statute banning abortions, the Supreme Court determined a woman’s right to choose was protected under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. Now, the Supreme Court may be looking to reverse the decision, impacting more than 26 states and millions of women across the country.

Norma McCorvey, who was known as Jane Roe in the legal court filings, enlisted the

help of two Texas attorneys who wanted to challenge the state’s law against abortion.

Linda Coffee and Sarah Weddington filed a lawsuit against the district attorney of Dallas County Henry Wade leading to a 7-2 decision against Texas by the Supreme Court. Since, then women have had the liberty to choose their course of action when considering pregnancy. However, for many states, including Michigan, the potential overturning of Roe v.

Wade will have legal impacts that may be felt for years.

“If the SCOTUS opinion we saw this week is the final decision of the court, Michigan’s 1931 felony abortion ban could go back into effect, meaning nearly 2.2 million women in Michigan – and countless pregnant-capable people – will immediately lose access to legal abortion,” said Angela Vasquez Giroux, vice president of communications and marketing for Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI).

Michigan’s trigger ban on abortions, a law set in 1931, would be back in effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Under this statute, anyone who facilitates or engages in an abortion will be found guilty of a felony unless in the case of saving the mother’s life.

Michigan advocacy groups are working to fight to uphold Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to choose her own fate. Planned Parenthood has been a fixture for women’s reproductive health for generations. As one of the organizations leading the charge to keep reproductive rights intact, Planned Parenthood of Michigan has steadily worked to ensure

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the rights of all women are continued.

“PPMI has been preparing for this moment since the results of the 2016 election were final.

We recently filed a lawsuit to stop the 1931 law from going into effect, and we’ve also asked the state courts to affirm that the Michigan constitution does already contain a right to abortion. Our advocacy arm, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, is a founding member of the coalition that launched Reproductive Freedom for All, a ballot initiative to affirm the right to abortion and reproductive freedom in the state constitution,” said Vasquez Giroux.

“The bottom line is that we will do everything in our power to keep abortion legal in Michigan, and if SCOTUS makes that impossible, we will do everything we can to ensure our patients can access the care they need.”

Report From page A-1 sis of criminal justice data: BLAC recommends data collection and professional analysis be initiated with the assistance of our Attorney General, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), Association of Michigan Prosecutors and other stakeholders to collaborate, collect and analyze data strategically.

Ban no-knock warrants: Urging the House Government Operations Committee to hold hearings on HB 5013 and other legislation that would ban or limit the use of noknock or quick knock warrants, and urging the state legislature to pass meaningful reform and advise Gov. Whitmer to sign the bill after the legislature adopts it.

Increase school funding: Statutory changes to increase the School Aid Fund revenue by at least

Elected officials are also working to keep Roe v. Wade intact thus holding off Michigan’s 1931 trigger ban. Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement saying, in part: “The words ‘Roe overturned’ are no longer theoretical. I want every Michigander to know— no matter what happens in D.C., I’m going to fight like hell to protect access to safe, legal abortion in Michigan…”

More than legal implications, overturning Roe v. Wade would impact several systems across the spectrum. With the potential to drive both foster and adoption numbers upward, a ban on abortions could leave many women to choose a less safe route restoring ‘back alley’ and illegal abortion practices, including self-abortions. Moreover, African American women and women of color, who already have a long-storied history with access and inclusion in medi$3.6 billion and establish a permanent weighted funding formula based on student and community needs and universal preschool (0-3).

Reject censorship in history instruction: Encouraging Gov. Whitmer to ensure the goal for Michigan schools should be history instruction that is presented by professionals with the subject matter expertise, pedagogical skills, and judgment necessary to present complex information to students that are grounded in provable facts and add to the understanding of modern-day America.

Increase mental health supports for the Black community: Recommending Michigan set a goal of increasing the number of Black mental health service providers by 20% each year over five years.

The health committee recommends reviewing state licensure policies to address the barriers that Black psychologists face

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the chancellor embraces.

“I think of transformational leadership as a thoughtful approach that causes people to change but also causes the systems and circumstances they are operating in to change too,” Ivery said.

“Transformational change doesn’t just ask people to do certain things; it asks them to change their view of what’s possible and excites them to drive that change together because they believe that what they’re doing will create positive change for everyone. That’s how entire systems change because

people believe that they need to for themselves and others to live better lives.”

“Chancellor Ivery is a true transformational leader and an outstanding CEO, who is more than worthy of the CEO of the Year Award he just received, “ said Prof. James C. Mays, who teaches entrepreneurship and supply chain management at WCCCD’s Corporate College. “In his 27 years at WCCCD, Dr. Ivery has elevated WCCCD to become nationally recognized for excellence and innovation and preparing our students professionally and personally to do great things in the world.”

cine and healthcare, may be adversely impacted by the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

“What we are really concerned about is the impact on our patients.

Access to abortion is already out of reach for far too many Michiganders, especially Black people and people of color who face additional barriers to care as a result of systemic inequalities and institutional racism. Losing access to legal abortion will impact those communities most, forcing people to become parents or expand their families against their will. Being able to decide and control if, when and how to become a parent is central to building and living a healthy, happy life,” said Vasquez Giroux.

Beyond the scope of pro-choice versus prolife, the fight for reproductive choice is one of freedom. As Michigan officials work to ensure each woman who finds herself in the position to choose has access to care without the threat of legal action, many wonder

what the Supreme Court will rule in the upcoming days. Despite the decision, advocates on both sides of the argument are willing to continue their pursuits.

“Overturning Roe v.

Wade would be a terrible break with nearly 50 years of judicial precedent and – more importantly – a blow against individual freedom. It is my hope that the majority of justices will reject the findings of this draft. If that is not the case, we need to stand with Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Gov. Whitmer in support of their efforts to preserve the right to reproductive freedom,” said Chair Alisha Bell, on behalf of the Wayne County Commission.

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Patricia McCann (right), Comerica Bank Michigan vice In addition to collecting and donating dresses for Hope Closet, Comerica Cares volunteers spent time at the president, social impact and national employee volunteer boutique in Royal Oak to assist teens in search of a dress for one of high school’s great moments. Pictured (l-r): program manager, and Wendy Holmes (left), Comerica Shayla Tartt, Beatrice Freeman, Shaelese King, Antoinette Frost, and Karen Avila-Gonzalez.

Bank diversity and inclusion market consultant, volunteer their time and help facilitate Hope Closet’s prom dress boutique on Tuesday, April 26.

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C Antionette Frost, Comerica volunteer coordinator, displays a few of the gowns that were available at Hope Closet.

omerica Bank recently concluded its fourth Prom Dress Drive, in support of community partner Hope Closet. Hope Closet is a non-profit organization that works to provide young women with the opportunity to attend special high school events, regardless of financial limitations. The nonprofit is run by volunteers and relies solely on donations from the community and businesses like Comerica Bank.

Each year, Comerica encourages individuals and businesses alike to donate new or gently-used dresses to any participating Comerica location, to benefit southeast Michigan students.

Dresses were not the only items available at Hope Closet’s boutique. Shoes and accessories were also provided free of charge to round out a teen’s need for the prom.

“Hope Closet provides a special opportunity to teens by removing financial barriers and allowing them to experience one of life’s most memorable events,” said Patricia McCann, Comerica Bank Michigan vice president, social impact and national employee volunteer program manager.

“We value opportunities to bring people together, and the Prom Dress Drives strive to accomplish that. This creates a community bond from start to finish. As we’ve learned over the past few years, we must continue lifting each other up and delivering on these truly cherished moments.”

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year Comerica Bank collected more than 900 new and gently-used prom dresses from 13 banking centers and office locations throughout southeast Michigan. Participating locations also accepted accessories such as jewelry, shoes, purses and wraps.

Hope Closet hosts week-long pop-up prom dress boutique at Royal Oak First United Methodist Church to benefit southeast Michigan students, with more than 900 dress donations from Comerica Bank’s fourth Prom Dress Drive.

After the drive concluded on April 15, all donations filled an entire semi-truck and were transported to Royal Oak First United Methodist Church for Hope Closet’s annual week-long pop-up dress boutique.

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Prom dresses were collected at 13 different Comerica locations, including the Michigan-American Road banking center in Dearborn. In all, over 900 prom dresses were collected this year. students had opportunity to shop for the dress of their dreams, free of charge, with Comerica Bank volunteers on site to help facilitate.

Each year, the prom dress boutique has more than 500 appointments available with an additional 100-300 dresses delivered to local schools, shelters and youth services. Hope Closet hosted its first boutique in 2003 and has hosted one every year since.

“As we emerge from the COVID pandemic, we are excited to resume our Hope Closet boutique helping to alleviate the financial stress of prom for metro-Detroit families,” said Whitney Drake, founder and president of Hope Closet. “We are thankful for Comerica Bank’s continued support as we provide young women the oppor-

tunity to attend special high school events with the dress of their choice regardless of financial constraints or limitations.”

Since 2017, Comerica Bank has hosted four Prom Dress Drives benefitting Hope Closet and has donated more than 5,300 dresses to the nonprofit.

Comerica Bank is committed to supporting the communities it serves and continues to partner with organizations that align with its core values and mission.

Comerica implements its support through community giveback initiatives, such as the Prom Dress Drive, and impactful partnerships, like the partnership with Hope Closet. Because of this initiative, prom has transformed from a dream to a reality for young people in metro Detroit.

Comerica Bank Provides Financial Education to Michigan Communities for National Financial Capability Month and Beyond Comerica Bank has a long-standing history of promoting financial empowerment to the metro Detroit community, and the bank continued investing in the financial education of its community members, ranging from all grade level students to senior citizens, in addition to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Although April is National Financial Capability Month, Comerica partners with local community organizations and schools to offer financial education programming in all months of the year.

In Michigan, Comerica conducted nearly 240 financial education sessions in 2021 for individuals and small businesses. Overall, Comerica financial education outreach served more than 25,000 low-to-moderate income individuals. Last year, Comerica conducted nearly 120 business bootcamps with community partners to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. Backed by Comerica’s Financial Education Brigade, approximately 230 colleagues volunteered more than 1,600 volunteer hours to support financial empowerment initiatives.

During the month of April, Comerica coordinated approximately 30 financial education sessions throughout the state.

“We’re committed to investing in the financial well-being of our community members,” said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank vice president and southeast external affairs manager. “Our goal is to empower our communities with the knowledge and skillset to navigate financial matters and to achieve financial security. By equipping the youngest members of our community with the know-how and financial capability from the start of their educational careers, we set them up for the most potential success.”

Members of the Comerica Financial Education Brigade present Comerica piggy banks to students at Seminole Elementary in Mt. Clemens. The financial education sessions in April, in partnership with the Discovery Center, marks the second visit by Comerica colleagues to the school in less than a year.

One of the ways Comerica Bank promotes financial education is by supporting a program that provides K-12 students with simulating different real-world scenarios wherein they make judgment-based fiscal decisions.

The “Surviving in the Real World” (SITRW) simulation, creat-

ed by the BIG Institute in partnership with Comerica Bank, is a simulation in which students are assigned different financial circumstances at random such as credit scores, household size and income.

Students then progress through various stages where they must

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Detroit Public Schools Community District’s ‘An Evening of Fine Arts’ Returns to the Historic Fox Theatre; Kicks OFF Inaugural Come Home Alumni Gala Weekend

313 Presents, Olympia Development of Michigan and Comerica Bank, in partnership with the City of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture & Entrepreneurship (Detroit ACE), are proud to present Detroit Public Schools Community District’s (DPSCD) An Evening of Fine Arts at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

The signature event returns to the Fox Theatre for the first time since 2013 and kicks off DPSCD’s inaugural Come Home Alumni Gala Weekend.

An Evening of Fine Arts is the culminating activity for more than 200 students who were selected from DPSCD’s middle and high school fine and performing arts departments and showcases the tremendous talent within the district. It is a celebration of the students’ achievements and provides them with a one-of-a-kind experience that will shape their future endeavors.

“Students’ creativity, voice, and critical thinking skills are sharpened through the arts. As a foundation of our reform, we established an art or music program at each DPSCD school because we knew that our students’ talents would not be developed without this programming. More importantly, access to the arts allows students to define and understand beauty. This simply develops better people and citizens,” said Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent, DPSCD. The community will see performances by the top instrumental music ensembles, vocal music ensembles, dance companies and theatre excerpts. In addition, original works of art by the district’s top visual artists will be displayed in the Fox Theatre’s Grand Lobby.

Through their partnership, 313 Presents, Olympia Development and Comerica Bank are supporting community initiatives focused on youth empowerment. The philanthropic outreach combines resources from each partner to engage and connect community organizations and schools to the Fox Theatre. In the fall, the partnership will launch a Workforce Development Lunch

and Learn Series with Detroit students.

“An Evening of Fine Arts will display the outstanding talent of our community’s youth,” said Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. “There is no better venue for this evening of exceptionalism to take place than at the Fox Theatre, which is one of the world’s most majestic and historic venues. When we began our partnership with 313 Presents and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, we wanted to ensure that our community engagements worked together to empower and impact youth, and this evening provides the grand stage for some of Detroit’s finest students to showcase their gifts in what we hope is a night that they, their families and our community cherish for a long time.”

Olympia Development and the entire Ilitch organization have proudly supported Detroit public school students over the years through financial and in-kind donations, volunteerism, life-changing internship and educational programs, and more.

An Evening of Fine Arts is a natural extension of this long-standing partnership.

Comerica colleagues teamed up with Detroit PAL to support the “Step Up to the Plate” “We are honored to join with Detroit Public Schools Community District to bring this signature event back to the historic Fox Theatre, shining the spotlight on these phenomenal students in Detroit as they pursue their dreams and inspire those around them,” said Christopher Ilitch, President and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “We applaud these young people for their dedication to excellence in academics and in the fine arts, and we’re proud to support them in achieving their incredible potential as students and members of the community.”

Radiothon hosted by Detroit Audacy stations.

Comerica Bank Steps Up to the Plate during Detroit PAL Radiothon Comerica Bank backed the second annual “Step Up to the Plate Radiothon” to benefit the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) in a big way this year.

The bank has been involved with Detroit PAL for the last 25 years and has increased The Fox Theatre, which celebrated its 90th an- support throughout the pandemic. This year, niversary in 2018, has hosted the world’s greatest Comerica Bank employees were stationed at performers, and to this day, continues to provide the phones to manage incoming radiothon dogenerations of Detroiters countless memories as nations. one of the most iconic theaters in the world while Since 1969, Detroit PAL has helped the displaying its versatility in hosting world-class enyouth of Detroit find their greatness through tertainment events, concerts, family shows and athletic and enrichment initiatives including community functions. low to no-cost programs.These accessible programs are only made possible through funds from generous donors throughout metro Detroit.

On Monday, April 25, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Audacy Stations hosted the “Step Up to the Plate” annual radiothon to support Detroit PAL.

An Evening of Fine Arts began as a way in which to showcase the advanced music programs in the Detroit Public Schools. Over the years it grew to include other art forms, including dance, theatre and visual arts. Some of America’s most prolific artists were nurtured in the Detroit Public Schools and many have performed as students in this event. EFA took place at the Fox Theatre for many years to sold-out audiences.

In 2014, the district moved the evet to school auditoriums due to lack of funding needed to produce the concert at the Fox Theatre.Today, there is a renewed commitment within the Detroit Public Schools Community District to ensuring the arts in the education of Detroit’s children. All DPSCD schools proudly have a music and/or arts program.

Admission to An Evening of Fine Arts is free and open to the public, but patrons must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are available in advance at participating schools, the DPSCD Office of Fine Arts and Eventbrite.com.

For more info about An Evening of Fine Arts visit Detroitk12.org and follow the district on Facebook at Detroit Public Schools Community District, Twitter at @Detroitk12, and Instagram at @Detroitk12.

“Comerica Bank’s involvement with Detroit PAL since 1989 has especially ramped up as we’ve endured the pandemic,” said Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank Michigan market president, on WWJ-AM 950 during the radiothon.

“We’ve went out of our way to try to step up our involvement as it’s been a really challenging time for kids. PAL does such great work for young people, so our volunteers were excited to come out here and help make an impact.”

Comerica Vice President, Social Impact and National Employee Volunteer Program Manager Patricia McCann helps out during the radiothon at The Corner Ballpark, the Detroit PAL headquarters located on the site of once stood Tigers Stadium.

The radiothon is currently at the halfway point to its $100,000 fundraising goal.

“When you think about what sports do and programs for young kids in particular, they can teach you about life – overcoming adversity, a challenge, hard work, leadership, teamwork,” said Ritchie. “The relationship with the Detroit Police Department goes back 53 years. It’s so important to get our kids together with our police force to build that relationship together.”

Comerica Bank offered a $20,000 matching donation to the “Step Up to the Plate Radiothon” starting at 11 a.m. and matched all donors’ gifts up to $20,000. This is just one example of how Comerica strives to positively impact the lives of residents in Detroit, and throughout Michigan, by helping communities be successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in Detroit’s revitalization.

Marvin Rushing, Comerica district retail manager and Detroit PAL board member, works the phone lines and takes pledges.

Detroit’s Police Athletic League was founded back in 1969, led by many of the biggest names in Detroit sports. This organization has given many children an opportunity to learn through athletics and develop the confidence and motivation to go far in life.With year-round programs that star more than 14,000 young athletes and thousands of coaches, Detroit PAL helps its athletes learn the skills needed to succeed both on and off the playing field.

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As the organization heads into the future, it looks forward to giving the youth of Detroit a positive outlet for many years to come. The boys and girls involved with Detroit PAL gain transferable life skills, a positive view of law enforcement and PAL values: Leadership, Responsibility, Respect, Discipline, Diversity, Family, Teamwork. This work is essential for youth, community and the world in the coming years.

During the morning shift, Comerica Cares volunteers, including Latoya McDonald, cochair of the Comerica African American Network employee resource group, answered calls and took pledges during as the radiothon aired locally in Detroit on Audacy family of stations.

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make decisions regarding their finances such as purchasing a home, car, insurance, groceries and navigating financial predicaments.

At the end of the simulation, BIG Institute representatives sit down with each participant and discuss whether they “survived” in the “real world”, depending on if they completed the simulation with enough money to pay all expenses, afford food and navigate through financial burdens.

The Comerica Financial Education Brigade presents basic money principles to students.

Comerica partnered with approximately 25 philanthropic organizations and schools throughout Michigan during the month of April to provide financial empowerment and workforce development sessions, including: Abigayle Ministries, Arab Community Center for Economic Social Services (ACCESS), Alternatives For Girls, American Heart Association, BIG Institute, Black United Fund (BUF) Michigan, Communities In Schools, Community Food Club, Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy, Dearborn Fordson High School, Detroit Cristo Rey High School, Detroit PAL, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW), Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, Imagine Mentoring, Kalamazoo Central High School, Loy Norrix (Kalamazoo) High School, National Entrepreneurs Association, National Faith HomeBuyers, Melvindale High School, QT Business Solutions, Payne Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce, Inc, Seminole Academy (Mt. Clemens), The Discovery Center of Macomb, and Young Entrepreneurz Solutions.

Comerica and the BIG Institute also presented the “Surviving in the Real World” simulation to Alternatives for Girls in Detroit during National Financial Capabilities Month (April).

Laketa Dumas-Reece, founder of BIG Institute assigning students random financial circumstances as they enter the Surviving in the Real World Simulation.

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Savings is a foundational piece to financial health since research has found that unexpected expenses, like car repairs, can become a hardship when people don’t have access to emergency savings funds.

“When it comes to saving, the most important thing to do is to simply to start. Whether it’s a $1 a day or a few every month, it is important to have a plan. Talking to someone with experience can help see things from a different perspective. One of my favorite conversations to have with customers is to know what they are saving for and helping them figure out how to get there,” said JPMorgan Chase’s Detroit Community Manager, Gail Taylor.

Here’s how you can build your own savings plan: Start Small. Starting with small goals will begin to lay the foundation for bigger ones even if building a safety net with just a dollar a day. Once you build the habit, a dollar a day can turn into more as you begin to take notice of your spending habits and identify opportunities to minimize expenses and reallocate them towards your savings. Here is a free online calculator that can help you estimate your savings over time. Remember that saving is personal: it depends on your own needs and financial situation.

Keep it Simple. When it comes to creating a budget, it’s ok to keep it simple. Dedicate a notebook or a section in your notes app to write down your monthly expenses and what is coming in vs. what’s going out. A great way to get started is using tools like a budget worksheet, which has built-in calculations to help you track your spending and could help you find ways to save.

Set a Goal. What are you saving for? It could be a new phone, a car, a home. Whatever it is, focusing on a goal can help you stay motivated to build a plan to get there, like setting up recurring savings, or considering changes to your day-to-day spending.

Get Tools to Help You. Choosing an FDIC-insured bank account can offer you financial safety, easy access to your funds, and helps you avoid check-cashing fees which can add up. Many accounts offer mobile banking and automated tools to support your savings goals. Splitting your direct deposit and setting up automated transfers are some ways to save without having to think about it.

Look for Guidance. Engaging in conversations about money is a good way to get feedback, advice, and suggestions on your approach to savings. No matter your goal, seeking advice can help you build skills, create a plan that can be adjusted along the way, and get help and support to achieve it. A great way to start a conversation is by reviewing your budget and savings goals with an expert.

Chase offers free resources to help kickstart your financial health journey at chase.com/­ financialgoals.

Inflation: The Financial Strain of a Post-Pandemic Economy

By Megan Kirk The word in everyone’s conversation is inflation. America is seeing record hikes in everything from gasoline to food costs and the numbers are steadily rising. Experts are weighing in on the cost of inflation and when Americans can start to see relief.

American economics has been in a whirlwind since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Shifting job markets and financial stability, the pandemic pushed consumers into an economic downturn. Despite bailouts and government intervention, costs of goods and services were impacted and continue more than two years later. Now, families are faced with the harsh realities of finding ways to mitigate costs while maintaining and sustaining everyday life.

“I definitely sympathize with people.

I know nobody likes to see the prices of groceries, gas and just about everything it seems like these days, rising and taking a bite out of their paycheck,” said Gabriel Ehrlich, economic forecaster for the University of Michigan.

The steady rise in inflation is an effect for which economic professionals were unprepared. With the highest rise in more than 40 years, inflation is hitting the economy hard and for now is steady and expected to last throughout 2022.

“How high inflation has gotten and how long it’s lasted has really taken us

by surprise and we’re not the only ones.

That’s true for lots of folks in the profession, it’s true for the Federal Reserve.

It’s been more than we expected,” said Ehrlich.

On the mend post-pandemic, the economy began to show signs of improvement. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has helped to aggravate inflation rates and cause a spike in every day costs. Supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing war have created an even higher demand for essential items with waning supply.

“Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we really saw a number of reasons for inflation to start coming down later this year. The first is supply chains, they were already showing signs of improvement in the high frequency data earlier this year. We did expect that to help supply and the economy catch up with demand and start bringing down inflation,” said Ehrlich. “Second, if you look at the numbers, fiscal policy has turned a lot higher and the federal deficit is falling fast and has fallen quite a bit. We ran gigantic deficits during COVID to help support the economy, but arguably, that’s part of why we’re seeing the high inflation now.”

As the war persists, economists expect the rising prices caused by inflation will continue to climb with gas and food costs being immediately and sternly affected. For families unable to make ends meet, this could mean a rough

­financial path.

“We do expect that over time, these forces will start to bring inflation down, but it is going to take time and the war in Ukraine is going to prolong the high inflation. In terms of specifics, it’s tricky to say because a lot depends on exactly how the war unfolds, but two things: the war has led to higher gas prices and another thing is higher food prices are on the way,” said Ehrlich.

Although America is potentially looking at the end of the pandemic, other parts of the world vital to supply are being hit with a new wave of the virus.

As cases begin to resurface in foreign lands, America’s supply chains are left to bear the weight of the pandemic.

“The other thing to say is COVID-19 is still a risk to the inflation outlook.

Especially if you look at China, you see the latest outbreak of COVID-19 there is leading to renewed lockdowns in parts of China and that’s hurting supply chains,” said Ehrlich.

As the country looks for relief from high costs of living, economists are cautiously optimistic as the year pans on.

“It seems like on inflation, we’ve caught a series of unlucky breaks in some sense. The reality is, it seems like high inflation is going to persist for a while. We do expect it to start slowing down. If you ask if there’s an end date in sight, I can’t give you an end date. I will expect some of the pressure to start cooling off later this year,” said Ehrlich.

Black Asset Managers and the Fight for Investment Capital

By Alan Hughes Real Times Media, Editor-at-Large

Whether working in academia, a municipal, state or federal department or within Corporate America, Black employees contributing to their retirement plans have one thing in common: their retirement assets are managed almost entirely by people who look nothing like them. And this longstanding dynamic is draining wealth from Black communities.

The asset management industry, one of the remaining bastions of the old boy network, is not only frighteningly non-diverse at the upper levels, but those professionals of color within the industry find themselves struggling to raise capital from institutional pension plans – often in spite of equal or superior performance to their white competitors. The public and political pressures that led to workforce and supplier diversity programs have yet to impact the asset management industry materially.

However, the industry is being called to task by legislators, trade associations, national public policy firms and others looking to create diversity in an industry that for the most part, remains slightly more diverse than it was during the time of J.P. Morgan.

The non-profit John S. and James L. Knight Foundation found that firms owned by women and people of color managed just 1.4% of Alan Hughes assets in the $82.24 trillion asset management industry as of September 2021. In fact, diverse-owned management firms’ collective assets under management (AUM) barely increased from where they stood in 2016 (1%) to the current 1.4% over five years – despite an increasingly diverse work-

force contributing to retirement plans. Organizations like the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP), Diverse Asset Managers Initiative and National Action Network are among those working to address this disparity.

And while it may be easy to paint asset management professionals – diverse or otherwise – with the same negative stereotypes applied to large Wall Street hedge funds and stock traders, the lack of color in the industry means fewer Black asset management firms of scale that are more likely to hire minority professionals and invest in minority-owned businesses.

That loss of wealth also impacts some

of the most venerable and respected Black institutions. “The Studio Museum, the Apollo Theater and the DuSable Museum are increasingly supported by Black wealth, not the government and not white wealth,” says Robert Raben.

Raben leads the Diverse Asset Managers Initiative, which works to increase capital allocations to minority-owned firms.

“The more the system, the firms, the institutions that hire managers insist on keeping talented Black managers out of the pool, the harder it is to accumulate wealth.”

Asset management firms earn money by charging fees to manage financial assets for these institutional investors – organizations like banks, pension funds, labor unions and insurance companies that pool funds on behalf of others. The asset management firm develops a strategy to invest those funds in stocks, bonds, private equity, real estate, or other asset classes. While fee structures vary, the asset management

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firm often generates income by charging a fee based on a percentage (usually 2%) of the assets they’re managing for the institution with additional bonuses from realized gains.

The disparity in managed assets becomes even more egregious when considering the plethora of independent studies confirming diverse asset managers perform on par with – or better than – the mainly white male-dominated firms receiving the vast majority of the investment capital. One such report, “Examining the Returns 2021: The Financial Returns of Diverse Private Equity Firms,” is published biennially by the NAIC with assistance from global accounting and professional services firm KPMG. The report found that diverse-owned firms outperformed the industry benchmark in 83.3% of the periods measured.

And that performance isn’t just a oneoff. “The data set that we use stretches back for almost a 30-year period, and over the life of that study, we have found that diverse managers tend to outperform the market in good times and bad,” says Robert L. Greene, president and CEO of the NAIC. With over 150 firms that collectively manage more than $260 billion in institutional assets, the NAIC is the trade association and largest network of diverse- and women-owned private equity firms and hedge funds.

While racial biases are a major contributor, it’s not the only factor. Many retirement programs simply are not structured to do business with diverse managers, who tend to be smaller players. The institutional investors (and the investment management consultants they hire to select asset managers) look to make large allocations that won’t represent the bulk of a firm’s assets under management – either by mandate or due to risk aversion. This means that pension plans that, on average, want to invest at least $100-$200 million at a clip, have fewer opportunities to do that with diverse managers than they do with the broader marketplace.

Then there’s the tendency by those controlling the purse strings to go with the brand-name, recognizable global firms – even though it may mean sacrificing performance. “I think one of the biggest challenges is people tend to invest in familiar funds,” says NAIC’s Greene. “No one is excited about the investment they’ve never heard of or the firm they’ve never heard of.”

Much-needed change in the industry could come in the form of legislation.

Last month, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (DVA), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty introduced the Too Narrow to Succeed Act.

The proposed legislation would increase transparency in federally controlled trusts and retirement plans and identify barriers to the usage of diverse asset management firms among private-sector retirement plans. It would also disseminate best practices to expand diversity to improve access to diverse-owned asset management firms. This legislation would enable public- and private-sector retirement funds to increase opportunities for women and people of color operating asset management firms.

The National Action Network (NAN) is also applying pressure. A letter from Rev. Al Sharpton, NAN’s President & Founder, sent in 2020 to Lawrence Bacow, President of Harvard University, requested information as to whether any senior African American professionals were managing the university’s endowment. The letter also asked whether the management of the endowment is outsourced; whether any of the assets are directly managed by asset management firms owned or significantly controlled

by African American asset managers.

Similar letters were sent to leadership at Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, MIT, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas, and the University of Michigan – all of which have endowments totaling billions of dollars.

Trade associations are also playing a vital role in tackling the prevalent disparity. The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP), a trade association and resource for minorities and women in the financial services industry., offers an annual Consultant Retreat to increase access to institutional investment consulting firms for its membership base. The NAIC sponsors an intensive nine-week symposium de-

signed to help smaller asset managers understand what it takes to raise a fund and grow a firm to scale successfully.

Greene estimates some 350 managers have trained through the program since introducing it three years ago.

Raben’s Diverse Asset Managers Initiative takes an educational approach to push decision-makers at these retirement plans to accept that they are missing out on talent and returns by not working with the full spectrum of the asset management industry. “You would think that that wouldn’t be hard, but given the tremendous bias in our nation, it’s actually a lot of work to get people to accept the fact that there’s enormous Black talent out there in real estate and in private equity, hedge, mutual funds and in bonds,” Raben says. “We don’t have a supply problem in 2022. We have a demand problem. So, the principal work is education and forcing institutions, universities, pension plans, high net worth individuals, corporate treasury, and foundations, to see what’s hiding in plain sight, which is Black talent.”

Individuals outside of the financial services industry can also help, according to Raben. “Let your elected officials know that you’re going to be vigilant about them investing with diverse managers,” he suggests. “Secondly, to the degree that you have connections to institutions within communities of color,

be they churches or fraternities or sororities, tell them that there’s an expectation from the membership that they invest with people that look like them.”

Until parity is achieved, legislators and other organizations will continue to pressure decision-makers at these venerable institutions to practice transparency and meet their fiduciary obligations by looking beyond the usual suspects to manage retirement assets. According to NAIC’s Greene, “There needs to be broader acceptance within the supplier diversity community and the ESG community that investing with diverse managers is as important as buying office supplies from diverse suppliers.”

LINKS Knight Foundation 2019 Report on diverse asset managers https://knightfoundation.org/press/releases/ new-study-shows-diverse-owned-firms-represent-a-small-fraction-of-asset-managementindustry-despite-equal-performance/ NAIC’s Performance Study https://naicpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NAIC2021-ExaminingTheResults.pdf Booker legislation introduced https://www.kaine.senate.gov/ press-releases/kaine-booker-beatty-introduce-legislation-to-increase-diversity-in-asset-management-strengthen-americans-retirement-security

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COMERICA IN THE COMMUNITY

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Where Banking Meets STEM

Two Comerica employees have been recognized for their volunteer work throughout southeast Michigan.The pair collectively volunteer their time with 22 organizations.

Holly C. Windom, a portfolio risk officer, and Denise Leonard, a profit reporting analyst, have been named to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Volunteer Honor Roll. In its inaugural year, the list recognizes more than 30 volunteers to nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations and other community organizations. Honorees were nominated by organization leaders and fellow community members.

Windom has worked for Comerica for 34 years and in banking for 44.

In her position, she makes sure software programs related to Comerica’s loan offerings are working properly as they update and change. She started volunteering after her husband passed away to find opportunities to get out of the house and focus on other people.

“When I started doing it, I really had a heart for it,” Windom said, adding that volunteering brings her joy.“I’m not always in a position to write a check. Some people are, and I think that’s a wonderful thing…This is what I can do. I can give them my time.”

Windom has a personal connection to some of the organizations she works with. The American Heart Association helped her parents recover and lead healthier lives after they had heart attacks, and her husband received support from the American Cancer Society before he passed.

“Comerica has a lot of relationships with the community, and that’s where our volunteer website comes in,” Windom said. “It allows us to get involved with things that support Comerica as a sustainability corporate citizen with our Green Team, and it allows us to partner with the local charities that they support.”

Comerica Bank continued its almost 26-year long partnership with the American Heart Association by joining this year’s STEM Goes Red – a program facilitated by the association that draws from its strong legacy of science, education and discovery to propel young women into rewarding careers within Science, Technology, Engineering and Match (STEM).

On April 29, Comerica Bank colleagues participated in the annual event at the Michigan Science Center and hosted an session for young women of the Detroit International Academy (DIA) and Ben Carson High School. The participating Comerica colleagues included Heather Bock, Linda Bridges, Victoria Jackson, and Shaelese King Each speaker provided their expertise on “Where Banking Meets STEM: Apps, Math and Technology in Finance” to showcase the journey of a career in STEM and the variety of opportunities that come with it.

Vice President and Principal Project Manager Linda Bridges, Vice President and Technology & Cybersecurity Development Program Manager Shaelese King, Vice President and Senior Technology Manager Victoria Jackson, and Assistant Vice President and Business Unit Risk Analyst Heather Bock represented Comerica Bank at this year’s STEM Goes Red program and connected STEM to the banking industry.

From sharing their STEM endeavors, discussing the different skill sets it takes to be in the industry, to highlighting the importance and power of networking, Comerica was able to provide young women with education and knowledge they may not have access to otherwise.

In addition to the break-out session, the attendees also got to experience a mentoring session – speed dating style.

Each student transitioned from table-to-table to speak with mentors about their career journey and to learn more about the opportunities within the field.

“It was very impactful and rewarding,” said Shaelese King, Comerica Bank Vice President and Technology & Cybersecurity Development Program Manager. “When I was going through school, I didn’t have these types of opportunities, you kind of had to figure it out on your own. So, to be there and to share those golden nuggets about STEM and networking, it was an eye-opening experience.”

Not only was King a speaker at the event, she was also part of the planning committee along with Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank vice president and southeast external affairs market manager, who worked closely with the American Heart Association bring the event to full fruition.

Throughout the partnership, Comerica has provided financial education opportunities to young women in the area, and starting in 2017, the bank became involved with and began providing funding for the STEM Goes RED program.

King addresses young women from the Detroit International Academy (DIA) and Ben Carson High School at The American Heart Association’s 2022 STEM goes Jackson meets with a student at the Red 2022 STEM goes Red program.

“When I began working with the association and learned about the event, I thought about Comerica’s technology department and that it could be a great way to integrate both worlds,” said Nosegbe. “When you think about banking, you’re not thinking about engineers and cyber security, you think about bank tellers and branch managers, but almost every company you can think of has a technology department. It really boils down to having exposure and knowing what your options are.”

STEM Goes Red provides attendees with first-hand experience to connect with inspiring professionals and learn about jobs across STEM fields. Students

From left are Denise Leonard; Deborah Hardison Hill, who nominated Holly Windom for the United Way of Southeastern Michigan Volunteer Honor Roll; Windom; and Michelle Craig at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

Leonard was also selected for the honor, with Windom nominating her.

Leonard has worked at Comerica for almost 43 years.

In her position, Leonard serves as a liaison to several Comerica business units, helping them track their financial reporting.

Leonard first got involved in volunteer work when she accompanied a From left are Holly Windom, co-worker to a volunteer ­Deborah Hardison Hill, who nomi- event. She said she gets a nated Windom for the United Way lot of joy from volunteering and enjoys the opportunity of Southeastern Michigan Volun- to socialize and meet new teer Honor Roll, and Denise Leon- people. She also enjoys ard volunteering at an event for The making a positive impact in Parade Company Detroit. the community.

“For example, with Gleaners Community Food Bank – with inflation right now being as high as it is, and food prices going through the roof, people are hungry. I feel good that I can be instrumental in any kind of way that would contribute to them to help put food on tables.”

Both Windom and Leonard volunteer with the American Heart Association, Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, Gleaners Community Food Bank, The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW), College for Creative Studies, American Cancer Society, Cass Community Social Services and The Parade Company Detroit.

Windom also volunteers with Orchards Children’s Services, Easterseals, Hatch Detroit, the Judson Center, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF),The Rainbow Connection, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, the Detroit Lions’ Hometown Huddle, Prison Fellowship Angel Tree and Metropolitan Baptist Church’s food bank.

Leonard also volunteers for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Forgotten Harvest, the Detroit Public Library and Meals on Wheels America.

walk away feeling like a whole new world of STEM has been revealed — a world in which they can truly love what they do and make a tremendous impact.

Comerica Bank has also been an active participant in the association’s Metro Detroit Heart & Stroke Walk & 5k for the last decade and has raised more than $340,000 to help save lives and defeat heart disease.

This year’s walk is on Saturday, June 4 at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. To register or donate, visit http://www2. heart.org/goto/comerica. To learn more about the American Heart Association and the STEM goes Red program, visit https://www.heart.org/.

Comerica West Wayne Banking Team Helps Beautify Belle Isle The Spring Cleanup began in the 1970s with a small group of volunteers and has now evolved over the past five decades to include larger volunteer groups from across metro Detroit.

Now aligned with Earth Day, the annual event now includes a variety on a wide variety of cleanup activities and light construction projects, as well as a focus on conservation.

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Celebrating its 20th season, albeit two (2) years later due the COVID-19 pandemic, Comerica Bank Java & Jazz continues its grand tradition of providing a sensational concert series showcasing some of Detroit’s finest creative talent.

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Straight Ahead Students, teachers, Comerica Hispanic Business Resource Group, Comerica Cares volunteers, and Director, President, and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Art Salvador Salort-Pons stand in fromt of the DIA during “El Día del Niño” Celebrated in Michigan

“El Día del Niño” Celebrated in Michigan

El Día del Niño (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Comerica’s Michigan Hispanic Business Resource Group partnered with the Detroit Institute of Art and media partner Latino Press to celebrate “El Día del Niño” with a day at the museum for students attending Harms Elementary in Detroit.

The students were given a tour of the museum where they were able to participate in interactive displays and view special exhibitions and the DIA’s expansive art collection. The special guests also met Salvador Salort-Pons, Director, President, and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Art. The students were treated to lunch where they participated in a financial education trivia game won prizes. The day ended with students

Harms Elementary students hold two ­Comerica-themed pinatas. taking turns to try and break two Comerica Bank theme pinatas in celebration of their day of fun and learning.

Straight Ahead is a hometown group of strong, inventive female instrumentalists and vocalists.

Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz, R&B ballads, to Brazilian funk. Named the finalist in the “Sony Innovators” competition in their first year, they have since amassed a string of honors, including opening for the legendary Nina Simone at the MontreauxSwitzerland Jazz Festival and being nominated for a Grammy.

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Unique Ways to Celebrate Summer Holidays (StatePoint) Summer holidays often revolve around being together, but whether your family and friends are near or far, there are plenty of fun and unique ways to celebrate these holidays in-person or virtually. Here’s a little history on a few annual summer occasions, and ideas for amping up the festivities.

Host a Memorial Day Celebration of Life.

While Memorial Day weekend is often the unofficial start to summer filled with camping trips, beach parties and barbecues, it’s important to remember that we commemorate this day to honor the legacy of those who have served and lost their lives in the U.S. Military.

You can embrace the bond with your family by having a traditional backyard party or picnic in remembrance of those close to you who have served. Honor them by serving their favorite foods, playing their favorite games, or even writing your favorite memories down on a piece of paper and sharing them with the group.

Honor Juneteenth by Showing Your Appreciation for Black Culture. Juneteenth takes place on June 19 and commemorates the emancipation of thousands of slaves who were not aware of their freedom until that date in 1865. On this date, Union General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free.

And in 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in the United States.

Source Booksellers has a wide range of books for purchase through the Shinola Hotel partnership. Photo by Sherri Kolade

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Shinola Hotel, Source Booksellers Collaborate on New Book Program

By Sherri Kolade A page-turning partnership is forming between Shinola Hotel and Source Booksellers, an independent, Blackowned bookstore in Detroit’s Midtown district after recently launching the Shinola Hotel library program for hotel guests.

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Many honor Juneteenth with educational and family gatherings, supporting Black-owned businesses, and by visiting museums and exhibits dedicated to Black culture. You can also send a personalized message of love and inspiration. And& who better to deliver your message than Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys? Her completely customizable SmashUp video greeting is specifically designed to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

Create a Custom Dad-Approved Experience this Father’s Day. What better way to show your appreciation for the father figure in your life than by creating a day all about him? Think about his favorite hobbies and design an itinerary sure to receive the Dad seal of approval. Whether it’s a fishing trip, creating your own backyard mini-golf course, or going on a brewery tour in search of the best local IPA, it’s sure to be a Father’s Day he’ll remember.

If you can’t be with Dad, sending a personalized video or ecard is a great way to show you care. These greetings are made just for him, and you can even add a gift card to one of his favorite stores.

Get Crafty for Fourth of July. Fourth of July is the peak of summer and commemorates the Continental Congress formally accepting the Declaration of Independence of the United States in 1776. Often enjoyed with food, fireworks, and parades, it’s a bash that’s anticipated all summer long.

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Shinola Hotel, a luxury design brand’s first boutique hotel (in the historic Woodward shopping district) recently created the connection with Source Booksellers to directly link guests with Detroit’s vibrant history, authentic voices and experiences while supporting the local economy.

Hotel guests can activate this new service by requesting a Source Booksellers’ book by pressing “0” on the hotel telephone and a brand-new copy of a book will be delivered to their room.

Located at 4240 Cass Ave., Source Booksellers has been all but an institution in the city for people of all walks of life. Whether coming to purchase books or staying and building upon a rich community of bibliophiles, looking at the store’s unique selection of non-fiction books is an experience.

Mark O’Brien, general manager of Shinola Hotel, told the Michigan Chronicle that the partnership with the wellknown bookstore is a delight for bibliophiles and those looking for an even more meaningful way to connect to Detroit.

“We came up with this idea a few months ago on just providing something unique [to patrons],” O’Brien said, adding that offering Detroit-centric books and authors from a curated list is a win-win for all. “We don’t make any money on the book. The entire cost of the book goes to Source Booksellers, and it’s just, I think, it’s a neat thing that we do to support the city and also educate our guests.”

O’Brien added that the program is not like a library where people can check out a book, rather they are encouraged to purchase the book.

He also said that many people enjoy hotels for the experience and memories made – reading books about the city one is staying in can be integral to that.

“If this is part of the story, we’d love it,” he said of people participating in the program while soaking up the city.

“It’s a nice souvenir too.”

Inside the newly-expanded Source Booksellers, owner Janet Webster-Jones and her daughter, Alyson Jones Turner, recently talked about the highlights of the partnership and the importance of not only buying Black but buying with intentionality from small, local businesses.

“I don’t want people to buy because I am a Black woman because a Black woman can sell you a bad product just like a white person can,” she said at her store recently. “I want them to buy because I am a bookseller … and I offer to you good products.

“We are in the business of selling books and offer books to as wide a community as possible,” Webster-Jones said.

“We want to keep our name in front of the community in lots of different ways and I think we have particular books to offer people [who] come into the city, so they can have an understanding of some parts of Detroit – they can’t get it all; not in one book.”

Jones Turner agrees. “It’s a win-win for both of us --we get to sell books [and] they get to fill an interest of the people that are staying at the hotel,” said Jones Turner.

Webster-Jones’ establishment sells everything from tea and African black soap and gift cards to plentiful non-fiction books.

As a prolific reader, Webster-Jones grew up reading books about Black people and her community and beyond.

“When I grew up in my home, they would talk about people who stood up for the race,” she told the Michigan Chronicle previously, adding that the store books range from business and finance to race and spirituality.

“We have books that will inform and help people. When we select books [for the hotel] … we try to offer things … relatively representative of Detroit.”

For more information on the bookstore call (313) 8321155 or visit sourcebooksdetroit.com or Facebook.com/ SourceBooksellers.

“There is a lot of history that people don’t know about,” O’Brien said.

Flip the Script: Wellness Habits for the Culture

By Sherri Kolade “Each patient carries his own doctor inside him.”

American author and world peace advocate Norman Cousins might have known a thing or two in declaring how to make health and wellness a priority in life for oneself.

Team Wellness Center, a Detroit-based mental health services provider, is very familiar with that quote.

They use it as their championing phrase for addressing wellness needs while reminding people that they are in control of their own health.

With wellness and healthy mental health habits encouraged and elevated during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to lower one’s guard and slip back into the routine of working and living and not giving too much thought to how to truly stay well.

Yet, even with numbers and pandemic protocols on the decline, it can be daunting to squeeze a bit of wellness into a busy daily life where grinding nonstop is the norm – even if it takes a toll on mental health and clarity.

Team Wellness Center noted that focusing on wellness is non-negotiable.

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“The need for mental health and substance use services was already increasing prior to COVID-19, but it has

accelerated during the pandemic,” said Elizabeth Cichon, Team Wellness Center (Team) vice president, in a Team article. “We are adding staff to treat more people while continuing to offer affordable, quality, community-based care.”

Team operates two outpatient clinics in Detroit and another in Southgate. It also operates a crisis stabilization unit, primary care and dental clinic and residential jail diversion treatment program.

Although May is several weeks away, it’s never too early to recognize the month as Mental Health Awareness Month and Team encourages Wayne County residents year-long to get back to taking care of their mental health.

“As we have all been focused on COVID-19, some may have forgotten the importance of mental health,” said Team president Michael Hunter previously. “Many people are experiencing increased anxiety, stress, depression and other mental health issues, but they are not seeking help due to fears associated with the pandemic.”

“Our staff has been on the frontlines providing care for others during the entire pandemic,” added Hunter.

“These are our heroes and Mental Health Awareness Month is a good time to remind them that their care is

important as well.”

To learn more about Team Wellness Center’s ­programs or to access mental health services go to www.teamwellnesscenter.com or call 888-813-TEAM (8326).

From mental health management to achieving healthy weight goals, wellness takes on many forms and a Black woman is taking on the latter industry after recently launching a weight management supplement in a male-dominated industry.

Body Complete Rx (BCRX), the first Black female-owned brand to launch weight management supplements at The Vitamin Shoppe detailed how her plant-based vegan supplements are not only taking the nation by storm but are available in Detroit. Samia Gore’s company BCRX has plant-based vegan supplements formulated by a Black female nutritionist with a complete wellness journey in mind, according to a press release.

BCRX launched its exclusive plantbased, vegan weight management supplements at The Vitamin Shoppe last summer and introduced its TRIM line in over 700 retail locations nationwide.

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BCRX is a self-funded wellness and lifestyle brand that encourages consumers to think about trying natural, vegan supplements, which help people looking to manage their weight while improving energy, skin health and nutrition. Products include vegan protein powders, supplements, a Vitamin C serum, collagen-boosting powder, women and men’s multivitamins and superfood bars.

“As the first and only Black female-owned brand in The Vitamin Shoppe’s weight management category, I am excited to make these wellness products more accessible to customers across the country and support their journey towards wellbeing,” Gore said.

Body Complete Rx was developed as a result of Gore’s own wellness journey. The busy author, wife and mother of four sought safe and effective supplements she could use on her own health journey.

When she couldn’t find

what she was looking for in the market, she created it herself with the help of renowned doctors and a team of chemists.

The TRIM line includes: Boost Metabolism Drops ($50) - Adaptogenic metabolism-boosting drops made with African mango and natural herbs like Rhodiola, maca, and astragalus, that burn fat, trim the waistline and relieve stress.

Control Appetite Suppressant Capsules ($40) - All-natural appetite suppressant capsules formulated with green tea and raspberry ketones that help shed unwanted pounds quickly and effectively.

Renew Energy Drops ($40) - Energy drops made with Riboflavin, Niacin, and Vitamin B12 that work with the body to naturally renew energy levels, boost metabolism and support weight management.

For more information, visit bodycompleterx.com or follow along on social @bodycompleterx.

Summer Holidays From page B-1 Get into the patriotic mood by creating some original décor or USAthemed foods for your cookout or fireworks watch party. Try your hand at designing items like patriotic napkin rings, American Flag-inspired desserts, painting outdoor items such as flowerpots red, white, and blue, or even making your own sparklers and

lanterns to hand out to guests when they arrive.

Then, after guests have settled into the festivities, add an extra layer of fun by using filter-like Selfie SmashUps to turn yourself and guests into Uncle Sam. Each summer holiday is an opportunity to bring people together to make new memories. By thinking outside the box, you can truly make a splash this summer.

Sweet Graduation Celebration (Family Features) When years of hitting the books lead to a hardearned diploma, there’s just one thing left to do: celebrate the graduate with something sweet. A graduation is a major life milestone that deserves plenty of recognition, and a graduation party is a perfect way to celebrate the occasion with family and friends.

Whether the party celebrates a recent grad or accepted student, you can make the moment all the more memorable with these planning tips and personalized party favors and customized gifts from M&M’S. Make a guest list. Deciding who you’d like to invite is a good starting place because it may influence several other choices you need to make down the road, like where you host the party and what you serve to eat and drink.

Choose the place and time. Another decision you’ll need to make right away is where and when the party will be held. Having a rough idea of how many people will attend can help determine where to host the party, since you’ll want to have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. If you’re timing the celebration to coincide with a graduation ceremony, be sure to schedule your party so any guests who also plan to attend the ceremony can do both. Many families choose to hold open house-style parties for an extended period of time so people who have multiple graduation parties to attend can fit them all in.

Plan your menu. The style, timing and duration of your party all influence what kind of food you serve.

If your party overlaps a traditional mealtime, you may want to serve a full meal. However, if you’re hosting an open house format, keeping food fresh for an extended period can be a challenge. If you take care to keep chilled foods cold and heated foods warm, a buffet can allow guests to serve themselves as they wish. You may also find appetizers are easier to heat and replenish throughout the party. Don’t forget about dessert: A celebratory cake or tray of cupcakes are traditional ideas you can complement with other selections, such as candy bars to add colorful fun and variety to the party.

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Accommodate gifts. While common etiquette suggests a host should never expect them, most people do bring gifts to celebrate the graduate. You can set up an attractive gift table with a gift of your own to discretely show guests where to place gifts when they arrive, such as an M&M’S Occasion Bottle, which can be personalized to toast your grad with up to three colors, text, clip art and photos.

The bottle stands nearly a foot tall, so it makes for an eye-catching centerpiece at the gift table.

Select entertainment. Often, there’s enough hustle and bustle at graduation parties that you don’t need to go overboard planning activities or entertainment. You might have some music playing at a moderate level so guests can still have casual conversations without yelling, and you may want to display a slideshow celebrating the graduate’s accomplishments along the way to this big day. Other fun ideas include photobooths with props, a signature frame for guests to sign and notecards for guests to offer their congratulations, advice or predictions for the graduate’s future.

Organize party favors. One way to thank guests for honoring your graduate and inspire more moments of fun is by offering a favor that doubles as a memento of the event. For example, M&M’S Class

of 2022 Graduation Favor Tins make for a perfect way to send guests home with a sweet reminder of the celebration. Each stylish tin can be customized with a lid design and message for guests and be filled with a delicious serving of personalized candies that match the party’s theme.

For more colorful ideas, including customizable gifts and party favors for celebrating grads, check out the full 2022 Graduation Gift Guide at MMS.com.

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The Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking proposals for the replacement of the existing roof at Northern, 9026 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202 under RFP 22-0191.

An optional walk through will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET at Northern, 9026 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202.

The due date for Proposals is May 31, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Late proposals will not be accepted.

A virtual Public Opening will occur at 12:00 p.m. ET on May 31, 2022.

Call-In#: 1 313-462-2305 Conference ID: 161 939 386# https://tinyurl.com/yms9hkw3 All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the submitting company and any employee of DPSCD. DPSCD shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

If you have questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (313) 873-6531.

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Java Developer Warren, MI, General Motors. Analyze, gather requirements, design, develop, validate, deploy, &support full software development lifecycle of CCMS applications incldng Back Office (BO) MSA to send &receive data to &from psngr vehicles, in Java, Java/REST/SOAP Webservices, Spring Data JPA, J2EE, &AOP programming languages, Oracle database, using SpringBoot, Hibernate, Maven, Redis, Vault, JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, Kafka, Git, Kibana, Docker, &Jenkins tools. Design, develop, &deliver BO Communications SpringBoot MSA to QA team for validation, UAT, &support UAT &production deployments in PCF Cloud platform. Collaborate w/ SW Architects to contribute to multilayered SW solution architecture &drive design framework alignment. Upgrade BO MSA to use TPKey Galois/Counter Mode encryption standard to support encrypted communication between Vehicle &BO. Build &maintain BO Communications services, in Scrum &Agile methodology. Bachelor, Computer Science, Computer Engrg, Electrical Engrg, or related. 48 mos exp as Developer, Engineer, Technology Lead or Analyst, or Consultant, analyzing, designing &developing apps using Java &J2EE, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2910, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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BUDGET HEARING LEGAL AD DETROIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PUBLICATION: Wednesday, May 18, ‘22 PUBLIC NOTICE of BUDGET HEARING - In Compliance with the OPEN MEETINGS ACT (MCLA 15.261 et seq Public Act No. 267 of 1976) the ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING of the BOARD of DIRECTORS of Detroit leadership Academy, a Charter School formed pursuant to the Revised School Code of 1976, will be held on Wednesday, May 25. 2022 at 6 pm. The budget will be available for public inspection at the offices of EQUITY Education, 13600 Virgil Street, Detroit. Ml 46223. The public meeting will be held at;

Detroit Leadership Academy Pk-8 13550 Virgil St. Detroit, Michigan 48223 (313) 242 -1500

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Warren, MI, General Motors. Create, execute &evaluate manual test plans &test cases, integrate &triage system features in Vehicle Software Management Systems. Integrate, test, &verify SW apps for conventional &BEV passenger vehicle embedded telematics &infotainment ECUs, including IP Cluster, Body Control Module, Center Stack Module, Telematics Control Unit (TCU), Virtual Cockpit Unit, In Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), Central Gateway Module (CGM), Engine Control Module, &OnStar Core Module (telematics) vehicle modules, using Python &QNX programming languages, for future MY vehicle programs in NA, to meet electrical architecture, system, security, safety &encoding reqirmnts. Test rearview &360 cameras by automating scenarios using Python, &Tera Term, Pycharm, Ride &Appium tools. Formulate &develop test procedures to verify system behavior &execute test plans to verify functioning of features including rearview/ 360 cameraa &Automatic Park Assist.

Master, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. 12 mos exp as Engineer, testing passenger vehicle telematics &infotainment embedded ECUs features in TCU, IVI, &CGM to meet electrical architecture, security, safety &encoding rqrmnts, or related. Mail resume to Ref#35849-40108, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Data Analyst Warren, MI, General Motors. Perform data analytics &speech analytics. Interact with stakeholders, gather &analyze business process &SAP General Ledger info, Enterprise Data (SQL server &Teradata) Warehouse data, &Hadoop &Oracle data requirements from Internal Audit. Develop &deliver Tableau/PowerBI-based lifecycle reports for Global Contact Centers &CX teams. Collect, analyze &optimize Big data from platforms using MS SQL, Hadoop Hive, Oracle, PowerBI, Tableau, &Qlik tools.

Perform analytical modeling using speech analytics tools such as Nexidia. Use Alteryx to analyze, &ETL purchasing, financial, dealer incentives &warranty, &sales volume data. Prepare reports, commentaries &statements from data files using Business Intelligence tools including Tableau, SQL/PowerBI &Teradata Aster, &reports including visualizations such as graphs, charts &dashboards, detailing significant performance &results. Perform data discovery, data mining &transformation, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, &visualization, using Tableau, Hadoop, &Hive to generate insights &drive decisions based on data. Master, Data Analytics, IT Management, Operational Research, Statistics, or related. 12 mos exp as Data Analyst, Ops Research Analyst, or related, performing data analytics &speech analytics, Big data performance tuning, &performance optimization methods using SQL, Hadoop &Hive, or related. Mail resume to Ref#5700, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Senior Software Engineer FEV North America, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to support the Intelligent Mobility domain; gather system requirements, create specifications, and utilize technical skills to design, develop, and validate solutions for software development programs; among other duties. Min. bachelor’s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and four years of experience in the job offered or related. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet. Apply to job reference number 22-00061 at: www.fev.com

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years general office work or related experience in the specified area. Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling & punctuation, basic word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Ability to effectively interact with the public, students, faculty, and staff. This is a full time, clerical-technical position. Salary of $39,926 annually. See online posting for additional position requirements. Must apply on line to: https://jobs.oakland.edu

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