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Vol. 85 – No. 49 | August 10-16, 2022

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Pope Francis Apologizes to Native Children in Canada, Is Black America Next?

By Sherri Kolade In late July, Pope Francis visited Canada and apologized to the Inuit people who suffered generations of abuse at the hands of Canada’s residential schools.

Displaced Over 150,000 Native children in Canada were pulled from their homes between the 19th century and the 1970s when their prevailing culture was replaced with conformity.

“This only renewed in me the indignation and shame that I have felt for months,” Francis said in an NPR article. “I want to tell you how very sorry I am and to ask for forgiveness for the evil perpetrated by not a few Catholics who contributed to the policies of cultural assimilation and enfranchisement in those schools.”

The Canadian government also apologized for its role in the horror behind the schools where unknown and known atrocities done to Native children were kept secret.

“As part of a settlement Michigan Democratic of a lawsuit Black Caucus Chair involving the government, Keith Williams. churches, and the approximately 90,000 surviving students, Canada paid reparations that amounted to billions of dollars being transferred to Indigenous communities,” the article noted. “The Catholic Church, for its part, has paid over $50 million and intends to add $30 million more over the next five years.”

Will it be Black people’s turn soon?

Next in Line The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) thinks so. A group of global reparations leaders met with the Vatican recently to discuss the Catholic Church’s role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and the importance for the Church to officially address its role with a Papal reparations commission and financial retribution for enslaved African descendants, according to the article.

The Global Circle for Reparations and Healing (GCRH), a delegation of reparations leaders arrived in Rome, led by Kamm Howard, director of Reparations United, and included Dr. Ron Daniels, convenor of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC), Dr. Amara Enyia, a strategist for the GCRH, and Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of the 1619 Project.

The group met with Bishop Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council of Culture, at the Vatican and gave a presentation detailing the obvious harms and offenses of the Church toward the Transatlantic slave trade and slavery.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

Mariam Doudi, Afro-Arab Dearborn resident Photo courtesy of Mariam Doudi

On Race in Dearborn:

The Call for Restorative Justice Rings Louder Than Ever

By Rasha Almulaiki and Sherri Kolade Mariam Doudi, 24, grew up in Arab-majority Dearborn, raised by a Sudanese father and Tanzanian mother.

The self-described Afro Arab said that it “was a little tough growing up” and she navigated the earlier parts of her life by trying to hide her identity.

The “Forgotten” Arab “Outwardly, you just see [a] Black [person] and you are not going to see the Arabness,” the financial analyst at Ford Motor Company told the Michigan Chronicle.

MENA is an ethnic category described as Middle Eastern and Northern African groups that federal government standards categorize as white.

Some of the 22 MENA countries include Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. The Arab-majority region of north Sudan is where Doudi’s father hails from.

“Many Blacks in the MENA region today claim their Blackness in North Africa and their Africanness in the Middle East as an important marker of their complex identity and to hope for more visibility in a white society,” according to Mena.fes.de.

“This endeavor has not been easy as many are still struggling with the stigma of anti-Black racism, colorism and dis-

crimination due to their social and economic standing as still belonging in the lower stratum of society,” according to a report from Mena.fes.de. “Some are trying to accommodate themselves to their environment as a homogenized population while rejecting their blackness to fit into Arab society. But many are embracing their difference as Black or of African descent and attempting to reconcile with their white society.”

Doudi, who attended Dearborn Public Schools (and went to a primarily Arab school), can attest to feelings of “otherness” growing up and seeing some racially-motivated attacks (and experiencing microaggressions) from some Arab students toward her and other Black students. As an Afro Arab she navigated these issues looking through a unique lens.

“I grew up with insecurities. … I tried to fit in with other Arabs. I didn’t want to be seen as ‘other,’” she said, adding that even despite difficulties, she “had it easier” because people in her community treated her differently. “People got to know me.”

When attending college, she realized she was also different from many of her Black peers, too.

“I didn’t know some of the cultural significance of [African American culture],” Doudi said, as it relates to her Afro-Arab upbringing, adding that she later grew to embrace her African-based identity.

Doudi attributes her deeper acceptance of herself to the Black people in

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“I think there is still a solution for the more marginalized people in Dearborn -Black people and Yemenis. I am all for [Mayor] Abdullah Hammoud. I think he is definitely going to make a big difference and probably going to be a solution to racism in this town -- he doesn’t stand for it at all,” Doudi said.

D. Kapilango, a Dearborn resident and chairwoman of the Homage to Black Excellence (H2BE) in Dearborn, and a Ph.D. candidate in Racial Reconciliation and Healing, told the Michigan Chronicle in a live interview that an equity component is needed in the city to continue the work.

“So, in moving forward there has to be an equity component when it comes down to the resources of Dearborn,” she said. “Particularly in the spaces that I talked about -- economic development and access to startup capital, as well as real estate. … There has to be action behind the conversation.”

Fox 2 News Anchor Josh Landon told the Michigan Chronicle in a recent live interview that having civil, candid conversations are key.

“This is what is needed to really help bridge the gap, civil candid conversations on the matter,” Landon (who is half

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How Will Michigan’s Financial Literacy Mandate Impact Detroit Schools?

By Rasha Almulaiki

Duggan, Lawmakers Announce $15M Home Repair Program Efforts, Bolster Renew Detroit

college she met who helped teach her to love herself and accept her African features. She adds there is hope for greater Black acceptance in her hometown – and she thinks the new mayoral administration is already paving the way.

In the wake of mounting inflation and concerns over another national economic recession, Detroit high schools are looking ahead toward equipping students with skill sets in line with the new Michigan education mandate for financial literacy.

On June 16, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5190, a bill mandating personal finance classes before high school graduation.

Michigan became the 14th state in the U.S. to prioritize access to financial literacy for students preparing to take on the financial responsibilities of adulthood.

The legislation passed the state’s House of Representatives and Senate with bipartisan support, joining the latest wave of states to pass similar laws, including Florida and Georgia.

The bill includes amendments to Section 380.1278a, which stipulates pupils beginning eighth grade in 2023 will not be awarded a high school diploma unless the pupil “completes a 1/2 credit course in personal finance that aligns with subject area content expectations developed by the department

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Dr. Nikolai Vitti

and approved by the state board under section 1278b.”

According to Next Gen Personal Finance’s 2022 State of Financial Education 22 percent (1 in 4 students) of U.S. high school students who graduated have taken a stand-alone personal finance course.

This number of students guaranteed a personal finance course is expected to grow to 33 percent once states that recently passed bills implement their legislation, says the study.

The Detroit Public School Community

District is the largest school district in the city, serving about 53,406 students attending traditional public schools in Detroit according to the most recent data available from DPSCD. About 50,000 school-age children who live in the city attend charter schools, either in the city or the suburbs. Thousands more attend suburban school districts.

“DPSCD is committed to equitable access to excellent personal finance education,” said Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) in a statement to the Michigan Chronicle.

“That commitment is exemplified by our new partnership with Next Gen Personal Finance and the Jordan Brand, a division of Nike. Next Gen Personal Finance and the Jordan Brand have awarded a 3-year grant to our district to expand access to personal finance curriculum and excellent teacher professional development to all of our high schools. Our district will be implementing Next Gen Personal Finance curriculum in both our Social Studies Personal Finance

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Restorative Justice From page A-1 Black and Lebanese) said. “That’s really what it comes down to.”

Last year, Landon was featured in The Arab American News highlighting his background of growing up on the Eastside of Detroit (raised by a Black mother and primarily absent Lebanese father), which shaped his viewpoint on Black and Arab communities.

“I had a lot of people reach out to me – whether they’re Black or biracial from other communities, other ethnicities, other races. … I knew I affected a lot of people,” he said adding that this wasn’t about him but the broader story of race and conversation that needs to be had. “We need to continue these conversations because it makes people more comfortable expressing who they are and how they feel.

And at the end of the day, we can never challenge how someone feels about anything. And if we listen to each other, if we hear each other, that will be the driving force. … and really get some things done within any community.”

Arab and Black Americans Explore Restorative Conversations The growing push for a Critical Race Theory (CRT) inclusive curriculum in schools and public forums calls for a new approach toward navigating nuanced politics on race and its implications in the U.S. CRT seeks to examine and rectify the complicated issues of race, society and law across different disciplines.

What does this mean for the seemingly calcified anti-Black racism that is slow to repair and erode in our society?

During the era of Jim Crow, intellectual and Pan-Africanist W.E.B. Du Bois harnessed the ethos of the Black American experience, asking, “How does it feel to be a problem?”

This loaded question both resoundingly identifies the history of Black people fighting a pathologized existence as a societal problem and incites a challenge directed toward the community to act and mobilize against a tyrannized existence.

In recent years, there have been efforts to host restorative and accountable community conversations between Black Americans and Arab Americans in Metro-Detroit.

In 2020, Huffington Post Black Voices ran a story, Arab and Muslim Communities Need To Talk About Anti-Blackness, detailing the long, sordid history of discrimination and the question of how Afro-Arabs contend with this.

ers toward “unlearning” the deep harmful patterns of discrimination found within the Arab American community, not unlike other communities of color with the same reconciliation.

Listeners tuned to the co-hosts, Yasmine Kadouh and Rima Fadlallah, break down the tropes and stereotypes that exist in the Arab community and emboldened other Arab Americans to practice a responsibility toward dismantling anti-Black discrimination at home.

The podcast also had a series called, “Own Your Lane,” featuring Black Arabs sharing their experiences in both communities and how they advocate being seen and taking up space. Doudi was also featured on a podcast episode.

How far do these critical discussions go toward tackling the practical reality of anti-Blackness?

Kapilango said, “Talk is good.

Action is much better.”

entertainment industry. “I want to do content strategy … to work on Netflix trying to help influence content on-screen and help diversify it.”

Doudi said there is a familiarity within all people across cultural and geographic lines.

“Most of the time we [have connections] over food, we are connecting over music and cultural norms and mostly the same between religions,” she said.

Doudi wants to be the person in the room where diverse, fictionalized characters are the norm for Arabs, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and the like.

She added that while Michigan and Metro Detroit are full of diversity, if someone never experienced an Arab person before (and only sees them portrayed negatively) then their mindset will never change.

“Media influences the way people think, act and feel,” Doudi said.

Kapilango said answering those needs comes in the form of resources and representation in the city through an equitable allocation to all communities.

“We know through the way of the pandemic, there have been millions of dollars sent to the city of Dearborn,” said Kapilango, “And that is in the decision-making processes, and the African American community is in no way in that process as far as how it will be impacted from that.”

Kapilango and Hughes both called for a mental health component in the strategies necessary to implement a policy and cultural shift toward healing a hundred years of systemic devastation at the hands of the administration.

“We now have a new mental health director,” said Kapilango.

“There need to be programs created to help African Americans release trauma that is still hovering over a large population of not only African Americans in Dearborn but Metro-Detroit.”

Referencing the 2015 and 2016 fatal Dearborn police shootings of Kevin Matthews and Janet Wilson, Hughes added that when it comes to addressing the nature of policing in Dearborn, the mental health impact on accountability for Black people is vital to safeguard their safety.

In the piece, Maytha Alhassen, a historian of U.S. race, migration and gender who wrote her dissertation on Arab-Black solidarity, shared what is needed for authentic solidarity between both communities of color.

“We’ve seen in the last five, six years and even last year,” said Hughes, “[that] hose who are Black [and] have mental health disabilities when they [Dearborn police] respond to it, escalates to violence.

We’ve seen police officers not be held accountable for harassment.”

Alhassen said, “There are various ways that non-Black Arabs contribute to the injustice that Black people experience in the U.S. If we don’t acknowledge that, then there is no substantial solidarity that can be made.”

Doudi said that the Dearborn youth of today have seen firsthand “all these things coming to light” and the landscape is changing with activated youth who are doing work and believe they are part of the solution for a better future.

Amidst the national Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, the Dearborn Girl podcast hosted the “Amplify Black Voices” series aimed at educating the community about anti-Black racism. The conversations centered on guiding podcast listen-

“This generation is starting to be more conscious, be more passionate toward each other and tolerant and Dearborn is going to be an amazing place to be in,” she said, adding that she sees a future career where her reality is reflected on the big screen where she works in the

Reparations From page A-1

“The effects of the Transatlantic slave trade and the harms inflicted on our ancestors continue to cause systemic damage to this day,” said Howard, who is co-convener of the GCHR in the article.

“The Catholic Church has admitted that it played a role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and the purpose of our meeting was to provide a roadmap to allow us to move forward toward true reparatory justice. The focus now will be on continued conversations to move the work forward to ensure repair becomes a reality.”

“Our goal is to hold those institutions accountable and ensure that they play a major role in helping to repair the communities that have been harmed. I am encouraged by the conversation with Bishop Tighe and look forward to creating real change for African descendants of enslavement throughout the diaspora.”

In August, the group has plans to travel to Ghana with nearly 100 other global reparations activists to learn from each other in efforts at “building a global culture of repair and healing.”

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elective as well as an option as a math credit course.

“DPSCD is steadfast in a curriculum that empowers our students to make financial decisions that are right for them. Additionally, to support our anti-racist resolution, we are committed to providing personal finance materials that address inequities in socioeconomic conditions and provide a way to encourage our students to fight the status quo.

After a thorough vetting, our Curriculum & Instruction team is confident that Next Gen Personal Finance is the right curriculum for our district to meet both of the goals listed above.”

When asked if DPSCD is adhering to any benchmarks or education standards to craft the curriculum Dr. Vitti said that based on the Michigan High School Content Expectations in Social Studies, students will engage in an inquiry-based curriculum that explores the impact of scarcity and opportunity costs on personal financial decisions.

“Because the Next Gen Personal Finance curriculum is digital,” said Dr. Vitt, “the curriculum is constantly updated with the latest and greatest materials including units on racial discrimination in finance, cryptocurrency and ethical questions.

Financial Literacy in Detroit High Schools Michael Chrzan is the founding secondary math teacher at the School at Marygrove, which opened in 2019 on Marygrove College’s campus.

He said although there are DPSCD schools and some charter schools offering personal finance as an elective, the new mandate will be the first time the course is a requirement.

He added it’s unclear if there will be standalone education benchmarks for teachers to craft a curriculum for the required personal finance class.

The School at Marygrove alternatively offers the Journey program for students interested in financial literacy programming, robotics and computer science.

“I would say a vast majority of financial skills are lacking for students in general,” said Chrzan. “Particularly basic everyday adulting, like understanding taxes, how to deal with their own money and how to save.

But then, also more of the systemic financial literacy, like investment. Almost every one of their teachers probably has a retirement account, they need to know how to save up throughout your life toward pensions and also to know how people have lost their pensions.

I think these are the things that would really help set them up not just to be able to live paycheck to paycheck, bit to really thrive financially by being able to understand the systems that they can engage and are not

said that more needs to be done about reparations.

“The people who went through all that -- the upheaval and pain -- yes, they should apologize [to] the folks that caused the pain as part of … the slave process,” Williams said. “White wealth has matriculated throughout generations and those folks that weren’t [a part] of it, they benefit from it because white privilege is still pervasive.”

Detroit is one step closer to receiving its just dues, especially after Proposal R received “yes” votes during the last general election.

The votes approved the Detroit City Council to create a Reparations Task Force to make recommendations for housing and economic development programs that address historical discrimination against the Black community in Detroit.

Michigan Democratic Black Caucus Chair Keith Williams, who is vocal about his pro-reparations’ stance, told the Michigan Chronicle that the city and its residents are making significant progress to bring equitable changes to Black Detroit.

“While it will take several lifetimes to fully repair the harm caused by slavery and the systemic oppression of African Americans in this country, the time has passed for us to embark upon this righteous journey,” Sheffield previously stated. “Reparations are not only necessary to level the

playing field for those impacted but it is imperative for America to maintain some semblance of moral authority in the world.”

Williams said that the reparation movement is about dictating a new “economic engine.”

“It’s time to rebuild and repair,” he said of a new way of thinking. “When we rebuild and repair it has to make sense (for) everybody included in that new way of thinking.”

A recent resolution passed by the Detroit City Council in early July will allow the city to appoint a Reparations Task Force soon.

The qualifications of the individuals to serve on the task force include Detroit residents to serve a term of six to 10 years; membership is also open to non-African Americans.

The Task Force will consist of 13 members, and City Council President Mary Sheffield will appoint a four-member executive committee, which Williams could be in the running for.

The Task Force would be responsible for handling reports on behalf of Detroit regarding the subject of reparations for slavery and structural, systemic racism.

Williams said that the Black Caucus played an “integral part” in activating the Task Force. “I want to make sure I am in alignment with what we are trying to do,” he said.

Applications for the Task Force are being accepted through October 10.

just a product of it.”

According to the state mandate, students also have the option to meet this requirement by completing either a half credit in mathematics, visual arts, performing arts or applied arts, or a half credit of a language other than English. Enrolling in a formal career and technical education program or curriculum also satisfies the personal finance course requisite.

Chrzan said the flexibility to interchange course requirements with other subjects is concerning because it does not allow students to grasp the full experience of each class.

“I’ve heard the legislation is allowing for students to take a half credit of a visual art and a half credit of this (personal finance” and it’s like you’re not really getting much of either half credit of both. I feel like they tried massaging it into other things so as not to overwhelm the schools, but I think that’s gonna detract from the quality of what the curriculum should be for it. “ Teaching Students to Be Financially Informed in Everyday Life David Henry is the leading personal finance instructor at the School of Marygrove.

Along with teaching 11th grade mathematics, Henry teaches “Math and Everyday Life” as an elective for students interested in learning about how to handle their finances.

Henry said he structures his class in a pragmatic fashion, focusing on skills his students need with aspects of adult life they are already engaging.

“About 25 percent of my class curriculum focuses on immediate issues students need to think about,” said Henry, “Student loan debt and talking about careers and where they see themselves. Then I have them research an annual income of their jobs before we learn about expenses and other things that come with it.”

Henry said the younger generation of students are interested in how to make their own money as entrepreneurs.

“For the students that want to be social media influencers,” said Henry, “I tell them to really think about what the starter pay will be if you have no followers. Or the ones wanting to be engineers, we research what kind of skill you need and which college can provide those technical skills. Either way, they need to start thinking about how to pay for the careers they want.”

Henry said he is concerned the mandate will be geared toward academic standardization that focuses too much on assessment of big concepts and not enough tangible skill learning.

He teaches 30 students per semester and his class has become very popular with students preferring the pragmatic skills they learn that they can readily apply.

“I don’t focus too much on formulas like compound interest rates, they can learn that in math class. Once you start talking too much about retirement plans, you lose them.

That should be something integrated later on in life. Otherwise, it’s too much to handle.”

Similar to other financial literacy classes, Henry engages his students in exercises that include budgeting, understanding costs of degrees and the return on investment based on the job’s annual income, researching other needs such as housing rates in Detroit, car-related expenses and so on.

One of the national concerns about the growing movement for a personal finance mandate is the question of diverse equity considerations which largely remains an issue for a curriculum that engages students with an array of cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic situations and life goals.

“How to cash a check was a good talk that a lot of my students related to,” said Henry.

“Some of my students work or their parents work and a lot of them go to the corner store to cash their pay. I don’t tell them what to do but to understand their decisions, like the loans and interests available there. So, they can truly understand the cost early on.”

Dr. Vitti emphasized that for both college-bound and career-bound students, a high-quality personal finance education is key to students thriving in our city, our nation, and our world.

“For the future of this [financial literacy] class here or anywhere in Detroit,” said Henry, “I hope it stays relevant to students and makes connections to short term future in what they are doing in their lives so they stay engaged on how things can impact you and be ready for tomorrow.”

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Boys & Girls Club Teams with Michigan State’s Coach Mel Tucker on First-Ever NFT Series

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All Proceeds Plus Resale Royalties Go to Kids’ Charity NFTs for charity are the gift that keeps on giving thanks to the digital and authenticated features of NFTs, and the first case study in the country is NFTuck™, the NFT (non-fungible token) series from Michigan State Football Head Coach Mel Tucker.

Coach Tuck teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan and the more than 21,000 youth and families they serve to create a first-of-its-kind fan experience NFT for a good cause. All proceeds plus royalties on resales of the NFTs go to the Boys & Girls Club.

“NFTs are the future of giving for coaches, athletes and celebrities because of the ability to reach fans anywhere in the world, but also because of the resale royalties that create a revenue stream for charities into the future,” said Shawn Wilson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.

“Coach Tucker is modeling what the entrepreneurial spirit looks like – in sports, business or life – and we are immensely grateful that he brought his past experiences with Boys & Girls Clubs to our community and is doing it in a way that our kids can learn from and so can other charities across the country.”

Joshua Edmonds, Detroit’s Director of Digital Inclusion

Hope Village is Ground Zero for City’s $11.1 Million Pilot Project to Tackle

Digital Divide

By Rasha Almulaiki Detroit City Council began formal hearings early this month on allocating $11.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward a pilot broadband internet project for telecommunication infrastructure in the Hope Village neighborhood.

Michigan State Football Head Coach Mel Tucker.

The NFTuck assets feature exclusive experiences, digital images and animations, and limited-edition coins. (www.SpartyNFT.com) The NFTuck series included three different NFTs for Spartan fans to choose from: the Bowl Championship Ring NFT, Tuck Shoe NFT, and Tuck Coin NFT. Each of the NFTs will be available in extremely limited quantities on the NFT exchange Rarible, perfect for the MSU fan looking for an exclusive collectible or gift. www.Rarible. com/NFTuck “NFTs are the wave of the future for my student-athletes and for brand marketing overall, but they’re also the perfect vehicle for building a giving legacy,” said Coach Mel Tucker (Tii:TUCK), who joined the Spartans as Head Coach in 2020. “I could auction off a signed piece of memorabilia for charity one time, but with this NFT series, it’s not only authenticated and attached to VIP access and experiences, but every time the NFT sells, the Boys & Girls Club gets another gift from the resale royalties.

That’s powerful and shows the way for how I want my student-athletes to live life as leaders and achievers, but also with a spirt for community.”

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As we evolve into a vastly more digital world, everyday life has become increasingly dependent on access to the internet and all its conveniences.

After experiencing a 45-day long internet outage last September, residents of Hope Village know all too well the devastating impact of being stranded offline.

“They called it the great blackout,” said Jeffrey Jones, lifelong resident of Hope Village. “That was tremendous during the pandemic and the people living out here didn’t have internet for two months, at 45 days, and you know, at the beginning of the school year no less. We were suffering.”

Beginning last September through mid-November, the community was struck with an internet outage due to infrastructure in need of repair. Internet Service Providers such as AT&T had and continue to dispatch crews to repair the facilities, but residents say internet access is still unstable.

“We were blown back to the 19th century,” said Jones. “And I still don’t have internet right now, even though they are out there fixing things.”

Residents’ lives were disrupted, adding a further strain on the isolation stresses due to COVID. “It was harmful because you have a community that has some rich and a lot of poor people that were just living check to check,” said Jones. ” If you’re a single mom trying to

create some stability for your children and you don’t have internet, so you have to be creative. Every day we’re gonna walk past McDonald’s and sit on the curb so we can sign on for the free Wi-Fi and the kids can check into their school as present. If the child is marked as absent, you could lose your check also because you are now truant. It’s stuff like that that makes access to the internet so real.”

was weeks before a friend was able to walk over and do a wellness check.

Jones said for people with means that mainly use the internet for entertainment, it’s a different impact. But for many, it’s vital to survive and thrive.

The City’s Response: $11.1 million fiber optics internet investment in Hope Village

“The internet is needed,” he said, “Just like light, water and gas.”

Since the onset of the pandemic, Americans witnessed a hyper-accelerated transition to a virtual world. The social distancing protocol ushered in this change, from classroom and professional meetings switching to remote platforms such as Zoom, a spike in online dating and community gatherings and grocery and retail shoppers opting for curbside pickup or delivery.

Hope Village residents struggled to keep up with the virtual demands of school and work. Physical and mental health needs were also hindered, including telehealth appointments, pharmacy prescription updates, and social connections to friends and family.

Jones is employed in workforce development and said he has clients experiencing hardship in the “tech-driven” job market because of the lack of reliable access to internet.

He said the neighborhood’s large senior community was the worst impacted due to their reliance on landline phones, which were cut off due to the internet outage.

He recalled a recent incident where an elderly woman passed away and it

Back to School Mental Health Checkups

By Dr. Amy McKenzie Children and teens have undergone considerable change and turmoil during the past two years.

While student mental health was an existing concern, the pandemic exacerbated the problem and youth mental health has worsened, according to experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic; and nearly half of students felt persistently sad or hopeless.

As the country moves forward into the 20222023 school year, students are still carrying the trauma of the pandemic years with them – the disruptions, distance and isolation – along with the stress, anxiety and hormones that come along with growing up.

As families prepare middle and high school students to return to classes, it’s a good time to check in with them mentally. This can mean a conversation with the student, as well as a conversation with a health care provider. Mental health checkins are just as important as annual physicals.

Signs to watch for Often, children and teens may show signs of

depression or anxiety before telling someone how they’re feeling. Here are some warning signs to watch for: • Avoiding friends and social activities • Changes in eating or sleeping habits • Changes in school performance • Excessive worry or anxiety • Frequent disobedience or aggression • Frequent nightmares • Hyperactive behavior • Complaints of headaches, upset stomach, fast heart rate • Substance use Conversation starters Talking with tween and teenage children about their emotions and feelings can be a good way for parents and caregivers to offer a safe space. Mental health conversations can be difficult – especially if it’s a new practice in the home. Here are some conversation starters to help initiate the process: • How was your day? What’s your opinion of what happened today? How do you think you would

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A simple phone call, said Jones, could have prevented this tragedy.

After repeated calls to city officials and internet service providers to express his community’s frustration, Jones finally heard back from Detroit’s Office of Digital Inclusion with a tangible response to mobilize assistance.

In a press release, the city’s Digital Inclusion Office said, “Using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the pilot project will take place in the Hope Village neighborhood on the city’s west side, which experienced a 45-day internet outage during the pandemic. Work will begin as early as next month and is expected to be completed by 2023.”

The construction of the telecommunication facilities is projected to be an 18-month process and open to all 5,700 residents that wish to opt in and participate.

Typical internet plans can cost upwards of $70, presenting a challenge to low-income families.

When asked about how the plan will be cost-effective, Edmonds said the city is mirroring the largescale fiber optics infrastructure modeled in Ammon, Idaho. The model sets up competition between several internet service providers, incentivizing a lower cost for consumers.

The fiber optics installed is also expected to have a 50-year lifespan, providing long lasting, fast, reliable and affordable internet for residents.

Edmonds said his team is expect-

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Mental Health Checkups From page A-3 have felt if things went differently today?

• I’ve noticed you’ve been acting differently. Can we talk about it?

• Sometimes I’m depressed or anxious. Do you ever feel the same?

Do you want to talk to me about it?

• What’s the hardest thing about being you right now?

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ing for major depressive disorder in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.

This means primary care providers may initiate conversations about mental health with youth during an annual physical. If they don’t, here are some questions for parents and caregivers to ask the doctor about a youth’s mental health: • Does my child need medication or professional mental health treatment?

During these conversations, refrain from criticizing or offering too much advice unless they ask for it.

Be empathetic, validate their feelings and assure them that they are not alone.

• If my child needs treatment, what is my role? What should I avoid doing?

Questions to ask the doctor

• What should I do in a crisis?

Primary care providers – including pediatricians and family doctors – are a great sounding board for mental health concerns. If a parent or caregiver has concerns about a child’s behavior, primary care providers can answer basic questions, prescribe medication or provide a referral to a specialist.

• What should I watch for as a parent?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screen-

• What information should I share with my child’s school or teachers?

• Will I be notified if my child needs medication?

In some cases, youth may feel more comfortable discussing their questions without their parents in the room. Ask the doctor about confidentiality to ensure all parties are on the same page.

Hope Village From page A-3 ing to work through a few challenges with the roll out. One directive is to craft a messaging campaign that is accessible and appealing to the needs of Hope Village’s high concentration of seniors.

“I’ve heard from people that say they are not technical people,” said Edmond, “But I need people to be technical because society is technical.”

Detroit’s expanding digital age The project is part of the city’s goal to close the digital divide by leveraging the initiative in Hope Village as a pilot demonstration plan toward citywide open access internet. A coalition of collaborative stakeholders is engaged in supporting Detroit’s digital divide being eradicated, including citywide, data-driven digital inclusion organization, Connect 313 and community nonprofit, Hope Village Revitalization.

“Mayor Mike Duggan has given us a mandate to address the city’s digital divide and this pilot project is an important first step toward our goal of building an affordable and reliable digital infrastructure that is accessible to every Detroiter,” said Joshua Edmonds, Detroit’s director of Digital Inclusion, in a press release.

Community partner Connect 313 recommended the idea for an automated open access network as part of a city-wide, data-driven inclusion strategy. Start-up funding for initial research, engineering and network design was provided by the Rocket Community Fund, the Knight Foundation and Connect Humanities.

On Wednesday, the Digital Inclusion office hosted a pre-bid meeting regarding request for proposals for active construction on the project and, as Edmonds said, “begin getting shovels in the ground this year and really build this out based on our estimates.”

The city is currently working to launch a citywide open access network for Detroiters given the high demand of residents

supporting the need for a strategic, city-led approach to bridging the digital divide.

“We are the biggest city attempting this in the country,” said Edmonds.

“We are trying to change the status quo because there are those who don’t peg Detroiters as innovative and that can be a battle sometimes. We are working to change that narrative.”

On June 28, a poll of 600 Detroit residents found that 20 percent of adults do not have inter-

If parents or caregivers suspect a child needs help, talking to a primary care physician is a good first step. They can evaluate the child to determine if any physical issues could be contributing to poor mental health or recommend further treatment from a mental health provider.

Talking to the student’s school can also connect a child with professional help. Public schools are required by law to provide mental health care to students if their mental health is interfering with their academic or social life. Parents and guardians have the right to request an evaluation of their child and potentially develop an Individualized Education Plan.

If there’s any immediate concern about suicide, seek help by calling emergency services or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-2738255).

Amy McKenzie, M.D., is vice president, clinical partnerships, and associate chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. For more health tips and information, visit AHealthierMichigan.org.

net connection and 1 in 4 report that they cannot get broadband service installed at their residence.

The study also reported that 63 percent of Detroiters without broadband say they would likely choose it if an affordable option were available.

Edmonds said the city is taking the responsibility of building out the necessary planning and infrastructure but it’s up to residents to “raise their hands” and demonstrate a consensus for the citywide internet services.

Jones said he is hopeful the open access internet initiative means

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In addition to the Bowl Championship Ring NFT, the Tuck Shoe NFT and Limited Edition and one-of-one Tuck Coin NFT, NFTuck collectors will get exclusive perks such as access to Coach Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) in-season via private video/chat channels exclusive only to NFT holders and on-field access to practice during the 2022 season.

NFTuck is a first-in-the-nation NFT drop for a coach and team and MSU is working to build an in-house NFT Program for Spartan football that will be a student-athlete-first platform and unique among all NFT and NIL programs in Division 1 athletics, including the ability for student-athletes to do charitable tie-ins and giving.

the city is moving toward embracing an evolving change toward the future.

“In Detroit,” said Jones, “I think this is one of those things where we are used to doing things the way we always have been for so long. There were folks skeptical about urban farming and now we are known for it.

And people were at first skeptical about the Heidelberg Project way back, then it built an artistic flavor. Digital life is just the seed for the beginning to bring us to the 21st century, like our talents with music and engineering.”

STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE ELECTRIC AND GAS CUSTOMERS OF DTE ENERGY COMPANY CASE NO. U-21206 • DTE Electric Company and DTE Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of the reconciliation of its Energy Waste Reduction (“EWR”) plan, for the plan year 2021, and authority to implement EWR surcharges, and other related relief.

• The information below describes how a person may participate in this case.

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PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons needing any assistance to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 2848090, or by email at mpscedockets@michigan.gov in advance of the hearing.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a prehearing to consider DTE Electric Company and DTE Gas Company’s (DTE) July 1, 2022 application requesting the Commission to: 1) determine that DTE’s reconciliations for its 2021 EWR plan year is just and reasonable, and that they meet all relevant requirements of Act 295 as amended by Act 342; 2) approve DTE’s reconciliations for the 2021 EWR plan year, the performance incentives, and the associated proposed tariffs; 3) approve the necessary accounting authority as proposed by DTE; and 4) grant other and further relief.

All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets.

Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov.

Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by August 9, 2022. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.)

The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Energy Company’s attorney, Breanne K. Reitzel, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226.

The prehearing is scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process to participate in the hearing.

Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-21206. Statements may be emailed to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private.

For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432.

Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130.

For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

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What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates Last week’s economic news included readings on home price growth, new and pending home sales, and inflation. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in May Home prices rose at a slower pace in May according to the S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. Year-over-year home prices rose by 19.70 percent in May as compared to April’s yearover-year reading of 20.60 percent in home price appreciation. Tampa, Florida led S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index with 36.10 perAnthony O. Kellum cent year-overyear home price growth. Miami, Florida followed with 34.00 percent home price appreciation. Dallas, Texas reported a 30.80 percent growth rate in home prices.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, reported 1.40 percent growth in home prices month-tomonth and 18.30 percent growth year-over-year for May. FHFA data covers purchase-only transactions associated with home loans owned or backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Analysts said that slower growth in home prices signaled a cooling market after years of rapidly rising home prices. The Commerce Department reported the lowest number of new home sales since the pandemic.

New homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 590,000 sales in June as compared to May’s reading of 642,000 sales. Rising mortgage rates and high home prices eroded affordability for first-time and moderate-income home buyers.

Mortgage Rates and Jobless Claims Fall Freddie Mac reported lower mortgage rates last week as rates for 30year fixed-rate mortgages fell by 24 basis points to 5.30 percent; rates for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.58 percent and 17 basis points lower than for the previous week. Rates for 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 4.29 percent and were two basis points lower on average. Discount points averaged 0.80 percent for fixed-rate mortgages and 0.30 percent for 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages. Fewer first-time jobless claims were filed last week with 256,000 claims filed as compared to the previous week’s reading of 261,000 initial claims filed.

Analysts expected 249,000 first-time jobless claims to be filed last week.

The Federal Reserve moved to slow inflation by raising its target interest rate range from 1.50 percent to 1.75 percent to 2.25 to 2.50 percent. Interest rates are expected to rise for consumer loans, credit cards, and variable-rate education loans. The Commerce Department’s personal consumption price index rose by one percent in June, which was the fastest month-to-month growth rate in 40 years. Analysts expected inflation to increase by 0.90 percent.

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A low-income housing program for seniors and residents with disabilities received an additional $15 million this year through ARPA funds.

Duggan, Lawmakers Announce $15M Home Repair Program Efforts, Bolster Renew Detroit Legislature. These dollars will help many Detroiters with much-needed repairs, especially seniors,” said Rep. Yancey, who represents the city’s east side and eastern suburbs.

At a press conference Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered some good news, especially to homeowners in the city of Detroit.

Recently, Duggan announced that Renew Detroit will receive additional funds to expand its reach to $45 million to help homeowners like low-income senior citizens and residents with disabilities make necessary repairs to their homes through a local program.

The Renew Detroit program, an initiative funded by President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), has given Detroit over $400 million to invest in programs to improve Detroit neighborhoods and improve the safety and quality of life.

The program will effectively more than triple the amount of city-funded owner-occupied home repairs each year.

Historically, the city has funded between 200-250 annual home repairs through its Community Development Block Grant-funded senior emergency home repair program at a cost of up to $6 million per year. Renew Detroit will spend up to $17 million to repair approximately 500 additional homes per year, bringing the total to up to 750 per year, Duggan said.

Duggan, along with state lawmakers and housing officials, celebrated $15 million in additional funding for the Renew Detroit program, which will help more lower-income seniors and homeowners with disabilities receive major home repairs. Announced last fall as a $30 million home repair program, Renew Detroit has now grown to $45 million and will help 2,000 Detroiters instead of 1,500 over its two phases.

“It is so important that we help longtime Detroiters remain in their home, and one of the best ways we can do that is to help them make the major repairs they cannot afford on their own,” Dug-

In addition to increasing the program to help more Detroiters, the extra funding will allow the roof-replacement program to be expanded to also include new windows. Detroiters who are approved for the repairs will have one major project performed, whichever is deemed most urgent.

Mayor Mike Duggan gan said. “Thanks to these five Detroit state lawmakers, we are going to double the number of Detroiters we can help with the second phase of the Renew Detroit program.”

The five Detroit Democrats – state Reps. Helena Scott, Shri Thanedar, Karen Whitsett, Tenisha Yancey and Stephanie Young – helped save $15 million in state American Rescue Plan Act funding to expand the program.

“I am honored to help expand this crucial program that serves Detroit’s most vulnerable population,” said Young, who represents northwest Detroit. “Our senior and disabled homeowners are the most likely to have fixed incomes and therefore the least likely to be able to keep up with rising costs of home repair and maintenance.”

Added Rep. Scott, who also represents northwest Detroit, as well as Highland Park: “I am dedicated to helping my constituents and applaud the City of Detroit’s continued dedication to helping residents fix up their homes and build equity in our neighborhoods.”

“I’m proud to be a part of Renew Detroit by securing $10 million from the

Roofs remain the greatest home repair need in neighborhoods across the city. Eighty percent of Senior Emergency Home Repair program requests involve new roofs, and 50 percent of Detroiters who apply for home weatherization grants are turned down because of the condition of the home’s roof. A leaky roof can lead to major internal home deterioration, mold, poor energy-efficiency and higher utility bills that come with it.

“I am honored to be a part of the Renew Detroit program which will help bring relief to real people in our community, and I am proud to have worked across the aisle in Lansing to secure the funds in order to make it possible,” said Rep. Whitsett, who represents Detroit’s west side and part of Dearborn. “I’m so glad to work together with Mayor Mike Duggan to bring about real change for individuals across Detroit, and I can’t wait to see the good that Renew Detroit will continue to bring to our city.”

Thanedar, whose district includes north Detroit on both the east and west sides, agrees. “Improving equality, access and security for all is among my top priorities, and Renew Detroit will go a long way toward improving the lives of so many of my fellow Detroiters.”

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Where Does Your Money Go? It’s halfway through the year, how’s your money holding up?

According to Forbes, it’s not looking too good for an estimated twothirds of Americans who are running through their savings to stay afloat.

Americans have racked up roughly $2.5 trillion in extra savings during the pandemic, Forbes noted. During a time when many non-essential workers worked from home, costs like daycare, transportation, lunch orders and other expenses plummeted. Not to mention gas prices dipped to low prices.

Yet today, it’s a different story.

Those rainy-day funds have shrunk quite significantly as more and more people are using their stashed cash “to deal with the worst inflation in over 40 years,” the article noted, also

mentioning another problem – growing consumer debt. This debt is at a whopping $266 billion which has tracked from the fourth quarter of last year to the first quarter of 2022.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from May 2021 to May 2022 the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 8.6 percent -- the largest 12-month hike since December 1981, nearly 40 years ago.

NBC News reported that financial experts note that inflation is caused by three main factors: quickly rising labor costs, high energy prices and interest rates.

“Each one pushes the cost of everyday consumer goods higher, and it will take a complex set of forces to return to pre-pandemic normal,” accord-

ing to the article. The article went on to that, according to Jayson Lusk, a professor and the head of agricultural economics at Purdue University, that with many leaving their jobs, many from lower-wage fields, the increasing cost of labor is a notable result.

LaTrice McClendon, community president, Community Market Executive of Detroit for Huntington National Bank, said that the rise in gas prices and groceries makes it clear that inflation is “real” and poses a financial risk for people in Michigan – unless they take proper precautions.

“There are ways to mitigate the risks during interesting times like this,” she said and went on to provide tips to do just that.

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To be the most financially prepared, people should revisit their cash position.

“As goods and services have increased in cost, it is important to have strong cash flow and access to cash, if you need additional funds to cover higher expenses,” McClendon said. “One way in which you can access cash is to leverage assets, such as the equity in your home or your taxable investment portfolio. Even though interest rates have risen in the past few months, they are still low by historical standards.

Your community bank can help you evaluate your personal balance sheet to determine the best course of action.”

McClendon added that “many people” are concerned about the decline in their investment portfolios since the beginning of the year.

Is the current state of the financial markets keeping you up at night?

“Fear is a powerful motivator and can lead us to make rash decisions, such as selling stocks when the market is low,” McClendon said. “If you have enough cash or cash flow for the next 12 to 18 months, you should feel confident that you can ride out the current market volatility.”

McClendon said that now is a great time to re-evaluate your investments to determine if the current mix of securities (cash, stocks, bonds) continues to meet your goals and objectives.

“Engage a financial advisor, if you don’t already have one, to prepare a financial plan for you,” she said. “It will help you determine if your investments are in alignment

with your short, intermediate and long-term goals. A great advisor can also make other suggestions that will help you enhance and protect your wealth.”

Connecting with a local bank or financial advisor can provide those prepared financially with the confidence you need to feel financially secure in uncertain times.

For those not on the best financial footing, they should give their financial portfolio a once over.

Centuryss.com wrote in an article, Second Half of the Year Day – Time for a Financial Check, that the pandemic has notably been tough for everyone, and starting to get on track of finances is the starting point among other steps: • Review your current budget.

• Review your goals.

• Be mindful of debt.

• Remember unanticipated expenses.

• Maximize tax savings.

Don’t forget retirement or savings accounts (pour as much money as possible into them and invest).

Moneyfit.org agrees and says a budget is everything.

“Following a budget increases the likelihood that I’ll take care of my financial priorities first, such as housing, food, savings and transportation,” according to the article, which adds living within a budget allows for avoiding excessive debt, establishing regular investing habits in preparation for retirement, feeling in control of finances, making more than monthly minimum payments to credit accounts, credit cards, mortgage auto loans and more.

“Budgets are simply plans for how you would prefer to spend your mon-

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mer’s administration at the press conference was Tonya Joy, director of Neighborhood Housing Initiatives for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). MSHDA is the steward of ARPA funds for housing and its board approved the funding of Renew Detroit.

“MSHDA is thrilled to be a part of this $15 million program and know that this grant program will be transformative for homeowners residing in the city of Detroit,” Joy said. “They will be able to make much-needed repairs that they otherwise may not be able to afford.

In addition to the shortterm benefit and impact on the household itself, we also see this program having a long-term community impact that improves the existing housing stock and increases area home values.”

Eligibility and how to apply for Phase 2 Applications for Phase 2 of Renew Detroit will begin Oct. 1 and close Oct. 31. Those who qualify will have their application review completed by spring 2023, with all work expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The Renew Detroit team will reach out to those who qualified for Phase 1 but were not selected to assist them with applying for Phase 2. Additionally, Renew Detroit staff will be out in the community helping residents apply.

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program is designed to begin connecting the dots of available homeowner resources for our residents, even beyond our home repair program,” said Heather Zygmontowicz, chief of Special Housing Programs, who oversees the program.

“By requiring the annual HOPE approval and partnering with the Detroit Tax Relief Fund hotline, we ensure property tax bills are as low as possible and provide pathways to back-tax relief.

By focusing on roofs and windows, we significantly increase the likelihood of residents gaining access to weatherization upgrades and increasing their efficiency.”

To be eligible, homeowners must meet the following criteria: Age 62 or older or be a homeowner of any age with a disability.

Be approved for a 2022 property tax exemption through the Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) program, which provides property tax relief to eligible lower-income homeowners. For eligibility requirements and to apply, Detroiters can call 313-244-0274 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday or go to detroitmi.gov/HOPE. Please note, homeowners must apply each year for the HOPE program.

Must not have received a home repair grant from the City of $10,000 or more in past 10 years.

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ey. Most budgets align to a monthly plan for simplicity’s sake, but you can create a weekly budget, a twice-a-month budget, a quarterly budget, or an annual budget,” the article noted. “When budgeting your income and expenses, make sure to prioritize your critical wants below your survival needs but above your lifestyle choices. Like the case of housing under survival needs, calling a vehicle a critical want does not justify getting into a loan you can hardly afford or which exceeds your ability to pay.”

Businessman Kenji Lemon, owner of Detroit-based One Stop Property Maintenance LLC, pays himself first.

Lemon told the Michigan Chronicle previously that he started his company in 2006 and he had a particular vision in mind: build wealth for self and his community.

“For a long time I’ve been focused on being prepared for the future,” Lemon said. “I’ve seen what happens to family members that don’t have savings for health issues or a nest egg for life post-retirement.

That’s made me anxious to not repeat those decisions,” he said. “When I was in my teens my focus was on chasing skirts and trying to get rich. In my 20’s I started thinking more about retirement, social security and how I could take advantage of every program to increase the amount of money I had in my nest egg.

“It wasn’t until I had my first child that I took seriously the notion that I needed to think about what resources and funds I could leave for the next generation to work with,” Lemon said. “Since then, I’ve worked to improve the foundation that my kids will be able to work from.” ers will be selected based on a Home Repair Score, which includes length of ownership, number of people in the home, and level of their HOPE tax exemption. The City also prioritized applicants on the existing Senior Emergency Home Repair wait list or who were unable to secure weatherization improvements because of the condition of their roof.

The Renew Detroit program was launched last September and funded by $30 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with the goal of replacing 1,000 roofs for lower-income seniors and disabled Detroiters.

For those Detroit residents who need home repairs but are not old enough or do not have a disability, the City offers the Detroit 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program. This program provides loans to Detroit homeowners of $5,000 to $25,000 to complete home repairs and resolve health and safety issues. Homeowners have 10 years to pay back the loans, which are provided at 0 percent interest – meaning homeowners pay back only what they borrow. Launched in March 2015, the program is a City-led partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) This public-private commitment is between LISC, the City’s Housing and Revitalization Department, Bank of America and the Rocket Community Fund.

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By Sherri Kolade Motherhood is a journey individually traveled.

A beautiful road that pulls at heartstrings, creates sepia-toned memories and can inspire women to become a better version of themselves.

It’s also a test of character and strength that takes endurance to make it to the end.

Motherhood is also challenging with highs and lows that can leave someone wrecked, tired and downtrodden from carrying the family’s mental load along with other countless responsibilities that leave little room for mom. Not to talk of domestic violence, emotional abuse and the scars long left behind.

What’s a person to do?

The Good Book of Galatians 6:910 tells us that hope and faith even in motherhood can go a long way.

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.”

Not fainting, or staying the course even in difficult seasons brought on by grief, being overwhelmed, being over-responsible, having a lack of boundaries and more can leave a mother exhausted. -- but when little ones are relying on the mother rest becomes a luxury.

Overcoming feelings of resentment, bitterness and anger as a mom or parent, in general, takes work, intentionality and a whole lot of grace along the way.

According to 21ninety.com, being a mother, especially a Black mother is a lane all by itself.

“As Black mothers, we tend to focus so much on the needs of our families that we often fail to care for our own bodies, minds and emotions,” the article said. “Mom burnout is just as real for Black mothers as moms of other ethnicities, and the stresses that black moms deal with are overwhelming. The economic devastation from the pandemic has caused a lot of stress.”

Mothering during COVID has not made the process easier either.

“Some Black mothers lost their jobs while others have relatives who contracted or passed away from COVID-19,” the article noted.

“There are also many Black mothers who find it hard to strike a balance between teaching their children at home and working from home. It is not selfish for Black mothers to practice self-care. In fact, it would be more stressful if you don’t take time for yourself.”

Some practical ways mothers can keep it going (even if you don’t want to some days as a mom) is setting personal boundaries by practicing self-care. Doing this will help your stamina as a mother even on hard days.

Eat Healthier Eat healthier foods is a way to reduce stress.

“Instead of reaching for the potato chips and candy when you’re on a snack break from work, eat more fruits, whole grain snacks and vegetables,” 21 Ninety said. “For breakfast, you can eat whole grain waffles with honey and fresh fruit.

For lunch, you might eat a tuna salad with grapes on the side. And for

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Aaron Foley, a multi-hyphenate journalist, author, subject matter expert and the founding director of the Black Media Initiative at the Center for Community Media at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, captures his love of Detroit in his book, “Boys Come First.”

Write On, Black Men: Why These Detroit Authors Get It Right

By Sherri Kolade “If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.”

The legendary novelist Toni Morrison revels in the idea that writing is a gift to the world that every author with a book inside themselves is brave enough to showcase can – and should.

Writing, an art form in and of itself, is a timeless craft where the author and their beloved literary work cozy up together in an intimate embrace of narrative and plot, theme and voice. If they’re bold enough to have reached the end of their non-linear journey – they publish their work and allow ravenous readers to delve into their pages and meet the author’s soul.

But we digress.

In Detroit, authors, particularly of the Black male variety, are just that bold and are bringing the heat this summer with hot-off-the-press books. Their books detail everything from conversion behind prison walls and mentorship to three Black gay millennial men looking for love and success in Detroit – it’s all there and the Michigan Chronicle’s got the scoop. Cozy up and get these books and we’ll wait while you’re at it.

“The Urban Playbook” Detroit native and Loyola High School Principal Wyatt Jones III is more than committed to educating the young people of Detroit and surrounding areas.

As the founder of Dream Chasers Mentoring Group, a non-profit agency focused on assisting young men between the ages of 7 and 17, the educator took his background as inspiration in writing his new book, “The Urban Playbook: A Guide to Building Genuine and Sustainable Relationships with Black Boys.”

Noted for his excellence in leadership and education, Jones, nominated for Best Black Principal by the Michigan Chronicle in 2017 and a finalist for the Governor’s Award for Service in 2015, said he had the “blessing” to be able to be impacted by so many young men

Loyola High School Principal Wyatt Jones III talks about mentorship in his book, “The Urban Playbook: A Guide to Building Genuine and Sustainable Relationships with Black Boys.” who come in broken with challenges and watch them graduate years later.

His book, a culmination of some real-life stories of tragedy and triumph and best practices for teachers, aspiring mentors and parents, also tackles implicit bias.

“Our young men sometimes get a lack of empathy,” he said. “The most important [thing] is the book talks about understanding the love language of African American males -- there is a different love language they have and if you can be open to understanding, you can help them.”

Jones added that creating vulnerable spaces and trust were important in building these relationships. “When you combine that with affirmations in a young man rooted in the common understanding of the journey in them ... you will see tremendous growth.”

The book is available at eastmaneducationalconsulting.com.

“Boys Come First” Aaron Foley, a multi-hyphenate journalist, author, subject matter expert and the founding director of the Black Media Initiative at the Center for Community Media at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, captures his love of Detroit in his book, “Boys Come

Karl Robinson authored a new book, “Being Church Behind Prison Walls: ­ Survival Theology, Prisoners, and Policymakers.” The book is described as a “survivalist practical ministry manifesto” for incarcerated Black men, their families and ­religious social policymakers.

First.” Foley tells a story that follows three Black gay millennial men as they look for love, friendship and professional success in the Motor City.

“Suddenly jobless and single after a devastating layoff and a breakup with his cheating ex, advertising copywriter Dominick Gibson flees his life in Hell’s Kitchen to try and get back on track in his hometown of Detroit.

He’s got one objective — exit the shallow dating pool ASAP and get married by thirty-five — and the deadline’s approaching fast,” the book describes.

More stories ensue with Dom’s best friend and others, described as “A Sex and the City” meets “Waiting to Exhale” about millennial gay Black men, is something personal to Foley, and he hopes to bring alive another character in the book – Detroit itself.

“I pursued journalism as my career but [I] always [had the] urge to do creative writing,” he said of wanting to write short stories set in Detroit. “When I became an adult, I always wanted to read more about Detroit but books about De-

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Millennials Are Staying Closer to Home: Here’s Why

By Sherri Kolade

“Your values just shift,” he said. “For me, I wanted to be closer to family and I had the opportunity and privilege to go and study out of the state and build a career in different regions around the country. To be able to go back home and garner a position that pays me well and a salary I like is shocking.”

Black women, millennials in particular, are living their best lives when it comes to settling down and choosing safety and affordability around the country – especially when the gender and racial wage gap are on the table. They’re staying close to their hometown, too.

According to data from the American Association of University Women, Lansing made #3 in the list of best places for women to live.

Being only a 1.5-hour drive from Detroit, Lansing is described as a diverse city with a lower crime rate than many places in the state. According to Madamenoire, 23 percent of Lansing’s population is Black.

Notable cities that made the list are Augusta, Ga., ranked #1, and Grand Prairie, Tex., ranked #2.

Aaron Nolan, 32, of Detroit, moved around the country for work before settling back in his hometown. Photo courtesy of Aaron Nolan

Locally, Detroit resident Aaron Nolan, 32, told the Michigan Chronicle that as a native Detroiter he moved to Georgia for college seven years ago,

Breyana Lowe, 37, of Detroit, moved back to the city after working in Memphis, Tenn. Photo courtesy of Breyana Lowe

and over the past several years moved to Chicago, Washington, D.C., then back to Georgia before deciding to settle back home primarily because of family and getting older.

Nolan, who works in commercial property management with a consulting business on the side, went on to explain that he didn’t think at one point in his career that money existed here – but he found out that was not the case.

“There is a ton of opportunity for construction and commercial real estate,” Nolan said.

From the high quality of life and better price points here to networking – Nolan encourages millennials looking to move out of town to stay awhile and re-

think things. “[There is] opportunity here — but a lot of times we don’t know what we don’t know, especially Black people in America. We have to seek out different things.”

Nolan is not alone in his choice to stay close to home.

CBS reported that even more millennials are living at home now “than at any other point this century, according to Zillow.”

Adults between the ages of 23 and 37 are choosing to stay (or return) home near or back to their parents’ homes with this being a growing trend since 2000.

Fortune Magazine also reported that more Americans are living near their childhood homes because of economics.

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Released in late May, Foley said the book’s been well-received with good reviews nationally and at local bookstores.

“I think there is definitely an appetite for stories of Detroit,” he said. “I chose Detroit as the background because I think, generally speaking, it is underrated as a city. Black culture, Black lifestyle, Black achievement—all of those things are not always in that conversation as it should be. Detroit is also just relegated to being Motown when it is so much more than that.”

The book is available at beltpublishing.com, Amazon, other online outlets and at local bookstores.

“Being Church Behind Prison Walls” Detroit resident Karl Robinson is a former prison chaplain at the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York.

Robinson, a teacher and volunteer at the New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit, recently wrote a book “Being Church Behind Prison Walls: Survival Theology, Prisoners, and Policymakers.”

The book is described as a “survivalist practical ministry manifesto” for incarcerated Black men, their families and religious social policymakers.

“The book probes the question of what love looks like in a disgusting prison setting,” and also demonstrates how religious and social policymakers can

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dinner, eat grilled fish or chicken with brown rice or quinoa. When you have a balanced diet, you’re better able to handle your daily duties.”

Go to Bed on Time “It is also crucial to get in enough sleep at night.

About one to two hours before bedtime, turn off all your electronic devices, and make the room dark,” the article noted. “Put on some relaxing music or a podcast to help you sleep.

When you stay up too late every night, it causes you to not be well-rested the

Millennials

Breyana Lowe, 37, of Detroit, grew up in the city, attended Renaissance High School, and went to college at Bowling Green University. Afterward, she moved to Memphis for seven years and moved back last year to be closer to the family during COVID.

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Fortune reported that on average: • Black Americans move 130 miles away from home.

Her remote-turned-hybrid job in Memphis allowed her the option to move to Detroit and work strictly remotely.

• White Americans move 190 miles away from home.

• Asian Americans move 220 miles away from home.

• Hispanic Americans move 140 miles away from home.

• People born in the top 1 percent move 325 miles away from home.

According to the article, the U.S. Census Bureau and Harvard University released data based on census and tax data that for millennials, by 26 years of age, 80 percent moved less than 100 miles from where they were raised; only 10 percent ventured over 500 miles away.

“The researchers were looking at whether the benefits of wage increases go to the local economy,” according to the article, which adds that the moving patterns of young adults are heavily dependent on race and parental income.

“Those from low-income families and Black and Hispanic Americans tended to stay closest to home, the paper finds.”

“My employer noticed I was [traveling] home a lot, I was in Detroit,” Lowe, who works in integrated marketing and strategy, said, adding that career flexibility was a game changer for her with being back home. “Mental health is really important and being thriving and successful ... and being able to have a full life that includes things that are outside of your job.”

Lowe, who lives in the Rivertown district, said that while groceries in Detroit are a bit higher than in Memphis, the benefits outweigh the cost difference because moving back allowed her to flourish in the city she calls home.

“We have our beautiful natural resources. I love ... being able to come into my home and as I live here in the city there are great restaurants in the area [and I am] making new friends and, really, Detroit continues to develop and evolve.”

Black Information Network contributed to this report.

The book is available at dorrancebookstore.com or visit the New Destiny Christian Center.

next day and you could be cranky, unmotivated and not excited about what the day will bring.”

Be Open About Motherhood Struggles “Don’t just keep your pain to yourself. It is okay to talk about your struggles to trusted friends, relatives and even a licensed therapist if necessary. Find a group of people who can serve as your safe space when life gets hectic for you,” according to the article. “Choose people who will not judge you harshly but who will still tell you the truth while encouraging you to be your best every day.”

Get Your Boundaries Up “When you say yes to numerous requests at the expense of your mental and physical health, you suffer as a result,” 21 Ninety said. “Sometimes you need to say no so that you can set healthy boundaries. If your little ones want to play with you nonstop even though you already played with them for two hours, calmly tell them that you need to prepare dinner but that after everyone eats, you will spend more time with them before they go to bed.”

For more information visit 21ninety.com.

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better rehabilitation initiatives to improve the lives of inmates.

Robinson also worked at Hamtramck Jail in 1998 and taught at the University of Phoenix’s Detroit campus from 2005 to 2011.

He wanted to write his book on his experiences of helping inmates as they journey through prison experiences, especially culturally for Black people.

“People have ideas about what church is and what it is not – this book is a twist on that type of ministry – it’s a tough ministry,” he said, adding that the formerly incarcerated are coming back into the community. “Our community and walking and working in our communities – that is very much a part of the Black community fabric.”

Robinson added that as a former prison chaplain he noticed a “disconnect” between church prison volunteers and inmates, particularly Black inmates.

“You had some Christian, some Sunni Muslim, some Shiite Muslims,” he said. “Some religious groups – they come into the prison and they weren’t fully equipped. The … book goes heavy into training church volunteers to go into the prison and send out a warning... don’t think you’re coming to bring Jesus or the church in the prison system — most of them also grew up in our community and were members of churches.... They’re familiar with the songs, hymns and nuances of Black religion.”

The book’s takeaway is to find the perfect symmetry in building relationships behind prison walls.

“I wanted to find a model that both people outside the church can lean on and inmates inside the prison can lean on and create symmetry and balance and increase communication,” he said.

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Are There Really Enough Electric Vehicle Chargers?

(StatePoint) Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming commonplace. By now, you’ve probably seen a Tesla, the Ford Mustang Mach E, Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf on the road at least once. Maybe you’ve even heard about newer models like the Rivian R1T pickup and the Toyota bZ4X crossover. And chargers? Yeah, you’ve probably seen them at highway rest stops or store parking lots. Now, you may be wondering if it’s time to go electric.

One big question you may have before trading in your gasoline-powered car is: how easy will it be to find a charger? The answer will be based on your individual circumstances, needs and driving habits.

But here are three things to keep in mind.

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No. 1: Most Charging is Done at Home. This may be the biggest change new EV owners experience. Few, if any, have had a gasoline pump in their garage. But the vast majority of EV owners will install an electric charger for convenience and economy. It’s one of the great opportunities of EV ownership, as well as a stumbling block.

Installation is a major up-front expense, averaging around $1,200, according to some national surveys. But your true cost could be between $500 and $2,000, depending on hardware, permits, electrician fees and needed electrical upgrades. However, you’ll be saving on energy costs. A good rule of thumb is you’ll be spending about half as much on electricity versus what you spend on gas now. A typical driver would save enough to cover the installation in two to three years.

More carmakers are working homecharging solutions into EV purchases.

For example, Toyota recently announced it’s partnered with ChargePoint to allow purchase of its home charger at the dealership, and line-up of a qualified electrician through Qmerit.

No. 2: Charging Stations Are Not Gas

Stations. Often consumers think commercial charging stations will eventually be as widespread as today’s gas stations.

But this assumes charging stations will be used the same way. The reality is that we may not need as many chargers as most charging will be done at home.

Charging time is also important to consider. Today’s public chargers might take 30 minutes or more to charge enough electricity for you to resume your trip, compared to the five minutes or less at the gas station. While charging, vehicle owners will want something to do. That’s why charging stations built around shopping or dining destinations, like malls and town centers, may become more common. You’ll be able to take a break, eat or shop while your EV charges.

No. 3: There’s a National Network of Chargers, and More Are on the Way. According to the Department of Energy, there are currently more than 45,000 fastcharging stations nationwide, with multiple overlapping national networks under development, mostly funded by private companies. Tesla has by far the largest network with more than 1,200 U.S. charging stations (up from about 100 in 2014). Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, is aggressively building out its network, with 673 stations operating now and 136 in the planning stage. The best way to find a nearby charger or plan a long-distance road trip is with an app like PlugShare, which calculates distance to stations and tells you if individual chargers are currently in use.

To help bolster EV owner confidence, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress in November includes $7.5 billion to accelerate building the charging network. It focuses on building along highway corridors to ease long-distance travel. President Joe Biden has announced a goal of building 500,000 chargers to accelerate the transition.

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