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Oct 9, 2020

PRESS STATEMENT: THE PLOT OF THE MEAN 13 GOES BEYOND GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER

Oct 9, 2020

Oct 5, 2020

OP-ED — GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER: STAY THE COURSE. DON’T GIVE UP YOUR POWER!

Oct 5, 2020

Jul 23, 2020

TCF Bank pledges $1B in loans to minority - and woman – owned small businesses

Jul 23, 2020

Two months after nine executives of Detroit's largest companies came together to reject racism in their workplaces and communities, TCF Bank Executive Chairman Gary Torgow said he is committing to $1 billion in loans to minority- and female-owned businesses Thursday.

Jul 23, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

County Sheriff: White Warren police officer did not violate laws during arrest of Black Amazon driver

Jul 13, 2020

A video went viral of an arrest made by a Warren police officer in June. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office determined that a Warren police officer did not violate any laws or policies during their arrest of an Amazon delivery driver in June.

Jul 13, 2020

Jul 11, 2020

Eight arrested after Detroit police shooting protest

Jul 11, 2020

Eight people in Detroit were arrested after two officers were injured when protesters clashed with authorities following the fatal police shooting of a suspect, a police sergeant said.

Jul 11, 2020

Jul 10, 2020

‘Protestors march on Detroit Police 12th Precinct following deadly shooting

Jul 10, 2020

An angry crowd gathered and marched Friday on the 12th Precinct after rumors of Detroit police gunning down an unarmed man spread like wildfire.

Then police deployed tear gas. Many of the canisters were thrown back at police, who retreated from the scene.

Jul 10, 2020

Jul 2, 2020

Sen. Peters, former U.S. AG Holder push for police reform, social justice Policies

Jul 2, 2020

During a virtual conversation hosted by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’ re-election campaign, social justice, racial inequities and police reform were all discussed Thursday morning with national and regional leaders.

Jul 2, 2020

Jun 25, 2020

State agencies partner on returning citizen initiative

Jun 25, 2020

The Michigan Department of State (DOS) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC) this week announced a joint initiative to help those released from prison with a driver license or state ID.

Jun 25, 2020

Jun 23, 2020

Repeating history, veteran activists say youth drives Black Lives Matter Movement

Jun 23, 2020

DETROIT – There has been a wide spectrum of faces at the protests in Detroit, including those who’ve marched the path so many times before and those for whom the journey is relatively new.

Local 4′s Devin Scillian was joined on Tuesday night by the head of the Detroit branch of the NAACP and a new face many Detroiters now recognize, Stefan Perez.

Jun 23, 2020

Jun 22, 2020

GM names members of new Inclusion Advisory Board

Jun 22, 2020

Detroit — General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra Monday named the members of the automaker's newly formed Inclusion Advisory Board that will work to make GM a more inclusive company.

The diverse body made up of men and women of different races includes leaders from inside the company and outside. GM's leadership team has pledged to fight racism, bigotry and discrimination by doing more to root them out of the organization and beyond.

Jun 22, 2020

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PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN TO SERVE AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 69TH FIGHT FOR FREEDOM FUND DINNER

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“The 69th Annual Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at Huntington Place. As we face critical decisions related to policies and programs concerning health care, the right to vote, economic access and developments, international crises of war and division, a rise in hate crimes, as well as tensions in colleges and universities across the nation, all of us must participate in the great cause of equality and liberty for all. “

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PRESS STATEMENT - BLACK WEALTH IS ON THE RISE

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THE GREAT REPLACEMENT THEORY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED!

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State Representative Josh Schriver of Oxford, Michigan, demonstrates to us all the need for the study of Black history and other diverse cultures in the most culturally diverse nation of the world. Unfortunately, his voice can be heard in too many state legislative assemblies across the nation. As a so-called Christian, I am sure Representative Schriver knows the scripture found in Matthew 15:18, “the things that come out the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.” In observing Black history, which is really American history celebrated all year round, I am reminded of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “there is little hope for us until we become tough-minded enough to break loose from the shackles of prejudice, half-truths, and downright ignorance.”

The Great Replacement Needs to Be Replaced

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REMEMBERING REVEREND DR. CHARLES G. ADAMS

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Every now and then we are blessed to receive a melody from heaven. Dr. Charles Gilchrist Adams, known to many of us as the “Harvard Hooper” was indeed a melodious, majestic voice from on high. As a minister, I am reminded of the words found in Romans 10:14, “How shall they know unless they hear it from a preacher.” Charles Adams was not just a preacher of the gospel. He was a preacher’s preacher. He was not just an alumnus of Harvard. It was Harvard that was an alumnus of Charles Adams.

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GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER SIGNS NEW VOTING RIGHTS BILLS INTO LAW AT THE DETROIT BRANCH NAACP

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Today the people have been given some new tools. These tools will help every community to build on the foundation of a democracy which includes all people regardless of race, gender, location, age, or station. It is important to note that every election has a consequential determination on the people’s personal situation. Michigan has a Governor who understands the necessity to provide access, information, and protection for those in the family of Michiganders who seek to exercise their voting franchise.

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PRESS STATEMENT - ANTISEMITISM-ISLAMOPHOBIA-RACISM - A SCOURGE IN THE LIFE OF OUR NATION

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PRESS STATEMENT - LET THERE BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!

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REV. DR. JOANN NICHOLS WATSON - A FIGHTER FOR FREEDOM PAR EXCELLENCE

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Maya Angelou made it very clear when describing certain individuals. “When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time!” JoAnn Watson made me a believer the first time I saw her. She was taking care of her siblings and she was outspoken at Macculloch Elementary School in Detroit. She showed me who she was as the president of the Central High School student chapter of the NAACP. She showed me who she was as the editor for the Central Student, our high school newspaper. She showed us all who she was as the first woman to be appointed as Executive Director of the Detroit Branch NAACP from 1990-1997. Her examples are legendary. Freedom Fighter, Writer, Orator, Organizer, Talk Show Host, Pastor, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She had been elevated to the royal position of ‘Queen Mother’ based on her revolutionary, universal recognition as one who un-apologetically speaks Truth to Power.

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IF YOU THOUGHT THE BATTLE WAS OVER,THE SUPREME COURT REMINDS US IT AIN’T!

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Following the murder of George Floyd, companies and business leaders across the nation committed themselves to diversity and inclusion. They indicated they would look inside their companies to implement policies and programs that would provide opportunity, particularly for minorities. This has to be more than just talking the talk. One has to really walk the walk. Several corporate leaders and their top executives stood in Downtown Detroit, stating publicly their commitment to the cause of diversity and inclusion. Now, following the attempted death of Affirmative Action, is the heart for inclusion still beating with any vigor to maintain such commitment?

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NOW IS THE TIME! AWARDEES ANNOUNCED FOR 68TH ANNUAL FIGHT FOR FREEDOM FUND DINNER

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As we approach the historic June Jubilee scheduled for June 22-25, we are reminded of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to lift our nations from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.” Now is the time for us to re-energize our people and to refocus our efforts on the work that still must be done. Detroit will be the scene to remind the nation of the need to maintain our vigilance and commitment to freedom, justice, and equity.

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