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August 7-13, 2013

The Voters Have Spoken

Duggan v. Napoleon Mandela birthday celebration (Page A-3) On July 18, Nelson Mandela, one of the most beloved and respected freedom fighters in history, reached the age of 95. A big celebration took place on July 24 at Fellowship Chapel on Detroit’s west side.

The Belafonte, Jay-Z clash (Page B-4) Iconic singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte believes that rap superstar Jay-Z (and others on his level) could do more for the Black community on a grassroots level, and had no problem going public with his disappointment. Jay-Z was deeply offended and wasted no time responding.

The best keeps getting better (Page C-1)

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By Bankole Thompson SENIOR EDITOR

Yesterday, Detroiters spoke loud and clear, despite the expected low voter turnout, that they want former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon to advance to the general election, thus creating a dramatic and unprecedented political race.

White Construction is consistently acknowledged as one of the foremost Black owned businesses in the United States. Guiding the ship is W. Bernard White, founder and president. The company has completed projects not only in Detroit but numerous other cities as well.

For months we’ve seen a mayoral field that attracted nearly 20 candidates, most of whom were aware of the fact that they were not qualified to become the chief executive of this great city, and knew they had no chance of winning. These nonentities were edging close to reducing the Bankole mayor’s race to a political cartoon or joke when it was, Thompson by necessity, an incredibly serious search for leadership of this city in the era of chapter 9 bankruptcy and the presence of an emergency manager.

Look who’s 40! (Page D-1)

A surprising number of celebrities from the recording industry and Hollywood have reached the age of 40, or will have reached it by the end of the year. In some cases it comes as a real surprise, as in the case of Tempestt Bledsoe, Maxwell, Tyra Banks and Savion Glover. On the

Road Again!

Letter from the President Welcome aboard the eBus, the Fifth Third Bank Empowerment Mobile. Over the years, the Fifth Third eBus has become somewhat of a tradition each August in Detroit. Kind of like a family reunion, we work with non-profits and community partners each year and it’s a great time to catch up with each other.

We believe that the more information we provide and the easier it is to access the better the experience will be when it comes to using banking services. It’s where the word ‘power’ in empowerment comes from. Taking it into the neighborhoods each August not only provides those tools right where people live and work but also illustrates what you can expect from Fifth Third Bank in our financial centers all year round.

Our employees from all different parts of the Bank provide service-time and fill in as ambassadors and instructors on the bus and they too get reacquainted every August. So it’s not a stretch to say that the eBus is part of the rhythm of the neighborhood, showing up and providing services, education, and even some fun. Kind of becomes something to look forward too.

Other non-profit partners join us on the eBus to provide their special services as well and together we believe that we fulfill, even if just for a limited period of time, a mission of commitment to the communities we serve. Ranging from basic services information to opportunities for residents to sign up for assistance programs, our partners get to interact directly with their constituents.

But I don’t think you’d ever question whether the eBus has run its course, or run out of gas so to speak. We have evolved the eBus to meet the needs of the community over the years and what started out as the Home Ownership Mobile has now turned into the Empowerment Mobile. Empowerment implies that we are attempting put the knowledge of managing personal finances into the hands of our customers and citizens of our communities.

And finally, yes, the eBus experience is fun. Food and music and some days even dancing have been hallmarks of an eBus stop.

We’re Back! On Saturday August 3rd, the Fifth Third eBus will be returning to southeastern Michigan. From August 3rd through September 2nd, the bus will travel to Detroit, Ypsilanti, Flint, Warren, Shelby Township, Dearborn, Southfield, Port Huron and Wayne to bring resources that focus on financial wellness, good health and basic needs to help our community residents. This month will mark eBus’s ninth season visiting southeastern Michigan and is on track to top last year’s attendance of more than 2,200 residents that came out to take advantage of the community services offered on the bus.

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So if you can be there, make the Fifth Third Empowerment Mobile, or eBus, one of your traditions this August.

The Fifth Third eBus is on the road again! Check out the special insert in this week’s edition to find out when the eBus will be in your town.

The last series of debates did not reveal a lot, much to the chagrin of all present, and that includes debate organizers. What was supposed to have been an opportunity for candidate to offer taxpaying residents meaningful dialogue, including laying out real and feasible plans became an anger and frustration conference. It was an agony to attend some of the primary debates. I felt that Detroit was being Photo Credit: Andre Smith

Detroit at the crossroads…and a fascinating mayoral race By Steve Holsey ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

There has never been a more unusual, a more challenging, or even a more scary time to be a Detroiter than right now. We are a city with an emergenmanager COMMENTARY cy who is, in essence, running the show, forcing the mayor and everyone else previously in power to take back seats. A city that, despite a resilience that has been proven repeatedly, finds itself in chapter 9 bankruptcy. How embarrassing is that! Not many among us could have ever imagined such a thing happening.

How many cities have an incarcerated former mayor?

umes — and in a city that is approximately 85 percent Black.

This is the city that is synonymous with cars and, in fact, put the nation on wheels. Also the city that is world renowned for some of the greatest and most enduring music the world has ever known.

What it says is that Detroiters have had enough, they are tired of the same old thing, disgusted with poorly behaving public officials, sick of robberies, infuriated by car theft and through-theroof insurance rates, angered by gun-toting young hoodlums, disappointed about having so many street lights that don’t work, angered by basic city services lacking, unable to believe why things progress so slowly, and let’s not forget being tired of being the brunt of mean-spirited, most often unfair jokes.

But the Motor/Music City is also famous for its shamefully high crime rate, good neighborhoods gone bad, poorly performing schools, and on it goes. But something very different is going to develop and emerge from all this. The fact that Mike Duggan, a White man, was the top vote getter in the Primary Election, with the Black favorite coming in second, speaks vol-

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The people are fed up with being fed up!

There are those who will make

an issue of Mike Duggan’s race — some will even sarcastically refer to him as “a White savior” — but the truth is, this is not about race. It is about having someone in the city’s top office who can bring about real and lasting change. What worked before will clearly not work now. In essence, people are more than willing to try something new. The next mayor could be White, Black, Hispanic, Asian or anything else. Just so he is a person of integrity, and someone who has a lot of things to bring to the table that are unprecedented. At this juncture it cannot be any other way. Detroit has long been “a tale

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City of Detroit proposes new health care plan for employees, with no premium increase

Efficiencies projected to save city $12 million a year, preserve 80/20 match

Kevin Orr, emergency manager. Emergency manager Kevyn Orr has announced a new proposed health care plan for city employees that maintains premiums while delivering comparable service and saving taxpayers nearly $12 million a year. The proposal, unveiled to city union representatives, is part of Detroit’s ongoing restructuring efforts designed to lower its suffocating $18 billion in debt while improving essential services to nearly 700,000 city residents. The proposal is the latest overture in ongoing negotiations between the city and representatives from its 47 public employee unions. “This proposal represents the City of Detroit’s good-faith efforts to continue to provide its employees with quality benefits as the City progresses through restructuring and begins to provide improved services to

residents,” Orr said. “We think this is the best plan we could propose given Detroit’s financial crisis but I look forward to hearing from union leadership on their ideas to lower healthcare costs. “The city’s plan holds the line on premium costs for employees while allowing Detroit to save enough money to put another 100 police officers or firefighters on the streets.” The city’s proposal streamlines the 20 different plans available to employees while improving services. The increased economy of scale that will result from fewer plans will create efficiencies that help control health care costs for employees and taxpayers. For instance, the proposed plan preserves the current 20 percent employee premium payment with the city paying 80 percent of premium costs.

The proposed plan also adjusts individual and family deductibles to better match health care plans offered in the private sector. Under the city’s proposal, a single city employee with no dependents will see his or her annual deductible increase to from $200 to $750, with total out-ofpocket expenses capped at $1,500. A married city employee with a family will see his or her annual deductible increase to $1,500, and total outof-pocket expenses for a family would be capped at $4,500, up from $3,000 currently. City employees would keep most of the covered services offered in current plans. Prescription drug copayments would remain unchanged; doctor visit copayments would stay at $25; coinsurance is unchanged at 20 percent for most services; preventive services will be free of charge; and vision and dental plans will continue to be offered. “The city’s health care proposal offers a competitive and affordable benefit plan for our employees without raising premiums,” Orr said. “This plan saves money and allows the city to invest in much-needed essential services without sacrificing quality health care for which Detroit’s employees work hard.”

WSU’s College of Engineering receives $500,000 from the DTE Energy Foundation Wayne State University has received a $500,000 grant from the DTE Energy Foundation to help renovate College of Engineering teaching laboratories in electrical and computer engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and biomedical engineering. The gift, combined with the university’s investment in the project, will enable the college to sustain a vibrant culture of learning and discovery so every student gains the necessary technical and personal skills to succeed in the workforce. The teaching labs foster hands-on learning, a critical element in engineering education. “As I conclude my tenure at Wayne State, I am grateful to have the opportunity to acknowledge this special gift from the DTE Energy Foundation,” outgoing Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour said. “Students need a place where they can build things, and teaching labs are essential for engineering students to get hands-on, practical experience. Employers want to hire graduates who can contribute from day one, and these labs will prepare Wayne State students with skills that set them on a successful career path.” The partnership between the DTE Energy Foundation and Wayne State University to renovate the labs will result in new state-of-the-art equipment, facility upgrades, new work stations and computers, new fume hoods and hardware, and a variety of necessary lab supplies. The completed teaching labs will allow professors to put more experimental work into the courses. While many departments have separate lab classes, the upgraded teaching labs will enable students to learn something in class then immediately go to the lab as part of the course. “These renovated teaching labs will allow the college to enhance curriculum, create more hands-on learning experiments and initiate industry-sponsored student projects,” Dean of Engineering Farshad Fotouhi said. “By investing in our students, the DTE Ener-

gy Foundation is helping to shape a 21st-century learning environment that will attract and retain high-quality students and better prepare them for a life in engineering.” In addition to the labs, the college is committed to providing its engineering and computer science students with opportunities for experiential learning through co-ops and internships, scholarship support, practical experience through co-curriculars and student competitions, and a global perspective. (Five pillars: https://engineering.wayne.edu/pillars/ coops-internships.php)

A 2013 report commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) that showed a large majority of surveyed employers believe hands-on experience in learning (69 percent) and developing skills to conduct research collaboratively (74 percent) will help improve education and prepare graduates to succeed in the workplace. “The DTE Energy Foundation is pleased to partner with Wayne State University to provide young people with the

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Rev. Wendell Anthony (second from right) with an array of community leaders and Vuyiswa Tulelo (holding flowers), consul general of South Africa. – Andre Smith photos

Nelson Mandela

Detroit celebrates Nelson Mandela’s birthday Mandela has meant to the people of South Africa, and what he has meant to everyone who seeks freedom, justice and human rights.” As the program drew to a close, Rev. Anthony spoke.

“I have fought against White domination, and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an idea which I hope to live for and to achieve. But, if need be, it is an idea for which I am prepared to die.”

“This is not the end-

— Nelson Mandela, April 24, 1964

By Donald James SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

He is the world’s most revered champion of freedom. Certainly one of the most beloved freedom fighters of all time. His name is synonymous with truth and the pursuit of liberty, even in the face of severe adversity. He is Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, who rose to power after spending 27 years in prison because of his relentless activism to liberate the oppressed people of his country from apartheid, a system of racial segregation that existed from 1948 to 1994. On July 18, 2013, Mandela reached age 95, and the world didn’t forget to salute the human rights icon. For example, on July 24, more than 300 people gathered in the Motor City to celebrate Detroit Nelson Mandela Day. The festive event, organized by the Detroit Branch NAACP, was held at Fellowship Chapel on Detroit’s west side, where the Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony serves as senior pastor. He is also president of the Detroit Branch NAACP. With many of the attendees dressed in African garb, the program began with a processional by Omawali Drum and Dance Troup, followed by

the pouring of libations, an African ceremonial tradition that pays homage to the ancestors. In addition, the “Prayer for Africa” was recited against the musical backdrop of the Fellowship Chapel Mass Choir, which also rendered a chilling rendition of “Syahamb’a (We are Marching in the Light of God).” The program also featured “The Mandela Impact,” two-minute reflections on the former South African president, by local clergy and community leaders. Speakers included Rev. Dr. Jim Holly, pastor of the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church; Rev. Ed Rowe, pastor, Central United Methodist Church; Rabbi Daniel B. Syme, Temple Beth El; and Bishop Nkege Abi, associate pastor of the Shrine of the Black Madonna. Other speakers were Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers, pastor, Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church; Minister Victor Muhammad, state of Michigan Prison Ministry, Muhammad’s Mosque No. 1; Ron Scott, spokesperson from the Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality; Juanita Moore, president and CEO, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; and Roland Hwang, vice president, American Citizens For

Rev. Wendell Anthony (left), Detroit Branch NAACP president, Vuyiswa Tulelo, South Africa consul general, and Donnell White, Detroit Branch NAACP executive director. Justice. “Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years for standing and fighting against laws of injustice that he saw were clearly wrong,” said Abi. “He looked at the world as it was and fought for what it should become. He never let his people down.” Nelson Mandela Day was established in 2008, following Mandela’s 90th birthday celebration in London. It was decided that on all subsequent birthdays, people from around the world would honor the freedom fighter with a day dedicated to his life, work and legacy. The day would evoke a call to action, asking people to give 67 minutes of their time to a charitable and empowering cause in respective communities around the world. The 67 minutes represent Mandela’s 67 years as a prolific liberator who served his community, country and the world. Rev. Anthony, along with Melvin “Butch” Hollowell, general counsel for the Detroit Branch NAACP, outlined Detroit’s call to action, in terms of volunteering 67 minutes of service.

The call involved joining the Detroit Branch NAACP on August 3 in a citywide voter registration and education campaign, joining the local branch as it petitions the United States Department of Justice to seek justice for Trayvon Martin, and texting JUSTICE to 62227 in conjunction with the more than 1.5 million people who are seeking justice for the murdered youth. “Nelson Mandela is a warrior, one who was shackled and chained and imprisoned for 27 years,” Rev. Flowers told the audience. “He has given 67 years of his life to fight for freedom, justice and humanity, so what we must do is take 67 minutes to serve our community and to serve humanity. We must make every day a Nelson Mandela Day.” On hand to greet the Detroit Nelson Mandela Day audience was the Consul General of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo. “It is an honor to greet you and see and feel the energy that has propelled you forward throughout this program,” said Tulelo. “Thank you, Detroit, for coming out on this day to celebrate what Nelson

ing, it’s the beginning,” he said. “One of the things that will come out of this is as we move forward we want to bring people closer together. That’s why we are going to have a session dealing with building racial relationships. That’s coming up, so stay tuned.”

STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE CUSTOMERS OF DTE GAS COMPANY CASE NO. U-17358 • DTE Gas Company, f/k/a Michigan Consolidated Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission approval to implement its Energy Optimization Plan in compliance with Public Act 295 of 2008 and the March 15, 2013 Commission Order in Case No. U-17358. • The information below describes how a person may participate in this case. • You may call or write DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan 48226, (800) 477-4747, for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the application at the offices of DTE Gas Company. • A public hearing in this matter will be held:

DATE/TIME:

August 22, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. This hearing will be a prehearing conference to set future hearing dates and decide other procedural matters.

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Constitution Hall 525 West Allegan Lansing, Michigan

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Any interested person may attend and participate. The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Persons needing any accommodation to participate should contact the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160 in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public hearing to consider DTE Gas Company’s (DTE Gas) July 1, 2013 application for approval of the Company’s Biennial Review of its Energy Optimization Plan, in accordance with the Public Act 295 of 2008, and the March 15, 2013 Commission Order in Case No. U-17358. 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) 241-6180 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 15, 2013. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Gas’s Attorney, Richard P. Middleton, DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Any person wishing to appear at the hearing to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case may participate by filing an appearance. To file an appearance, the individual must attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law judge of his or her wish to make a statement of position. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information: available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure R 460.17315 and R 460.17335. Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 241-6060. A copy of DTE Gas’s request may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 241-6180. Jurisdiction is pursuant to 1909 PA 300, as amended, MCL 462.2 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.54 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; 1982 PA 304, as amended, MCL 460.6h et seq.; 2008 PA 295, MCL 460.1001 et seq.; and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, as amended, 1999 AC, R 460.17101 et seq. July 25, 2013

Showing Black pride at the Nelson Mandela birthday celebration.

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Election cheated out of a real conversation about this city’s future that encompasses all of the issues that have contributed to where the city finds itself today. And so the decision by voters to select Napoleon and Duggan now allows for a real mayor’s race, one that is expected to be tough because passions will run high and we know there will be ideological, political and even personal clashes. But such is the nature of political races. The decision by Detroit voters to choose Duggan and Napoleon on Tuesday ought to be respected. Moreover, it ought to be a lesson for political observers. Despite months of polls that have sometimes suggested otherwise, the best polling is on Election Day, and Detroit voters have demonstrated that they want a real race, minus the kind of posturing and toxic dialogue that clouded the mayoral primary. This city’s future hangs in the balance under an emergency manager who has filed for bankruptcy on behalf the city because of its financial troubles. The future

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Other election results As the Michigan Chronicle was going to press on Tuesday night, with nearly all of the precincts reporting, it was certain that Saunteel Jenkins and Brenda Jones, both incumbents, were the top vote getters for Council At-Large. District 1: James Tate and Wanda Hill. District 2: George Cushingberry Jr. and Leslie Love. District 3: Scott Benson and Francine Adams. District 4: Andre Spivey and Bettie Scott. District 5: Adam Hollier and Mary Sheffield. District 6: Raquel Castaneda-Lopez and Isaac Robinson. District 7: Gabe Leland and John Bennett. In the City Clerk race, imbumbent Janice Winfrey won by a huge margin. For Detroit Police Commissioner-District 4, Willie Bell, and in District 5, Willie Burton. is uncertain for many Detroiters and the results from Tuesday night’s election is not a real comfort for those many who are disturbed about the general state of affairs, including inadequate city services. Now we have two candidates who would show Detroit that each is capable of captaining the Detroit ship after the exit of an emergency manager or when the city is out of bankruptcy. These two candidates for the next three months owe Detroit and obligation to not only tell the

truth but also present clearly their plans for navigating out of its present situation. There will much attention paid to this race, as much or more than any other mayor’s race in history because of the uniqueness of the campaign and the fact that one of the two candidates is White in an overwhelmingly Black city. But beyond that, far more important than race, are issues that Detroit is grappling with, among them public safety, abandoned houses, vacant land, lack of public light-

Now is the time to see their plans and programs, and then let the voters once again decide. The mayor’s race has in a sense just begun and we must ask hard questions of the candidates. Those who seek to occupy the highest office of this city must first prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that they are worthy. Bankole Thompson is the editor of the Michigan Chronicle and author of the forthcoming 2014 book on Detroit titled “Rising From the Ashes: Engaging Detroit’s Future with Courage.” His most recent book “Obama and Christian Loyalty,” deals with the politics of the religious right, black theology and the president’s faith posture across a myriad of issues with an epilogue written by former White House spokesman Robert S. Weiner. He is a political analyst at WDET101.9FM (Detroit Public Radio) and a member of the weekly “Obama Watch” roundtable on WLIB-1190AM New York. Email him at bankole@ bankolethompson.com and visit www.bankolethompson.com

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Crossroads of two cities.” One is new developments, new hopes, incredible plans for the future, residents who love the city and are determined to see it survive and thrive. The other is beleaguered and sometimes seemingly in danger of not making it. But Detroit will make it. It always does. And it

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is the belief of this writer that both of the mayoral candidates — Benny Napoleon and Mike Duggan — care deeply about the city. It is a love that bodes well for Detroit’s future, no matter who the winner is in November. Despite the challenges, there is excitement in the air.

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Artists & Educators In addition to the many business executives, community and government leaders who annually inspire the readers of Who’s Who in Black Detroit, the 2013 edition of Who’s Who will pay special tribute to artists, entertainers and 100 Top Educators in our community.

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New report shows real benefits of the Affordable Care Act for Michigan The Obama administration issued a new report highlighting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for the people of Michigan. Thanks to the health care law, the 86% of Michiganians who have insurance have more choices and stronger coverage than ever before. And for the 14% of Michiganians who don’t have insurance, or Michigan families and small businesses who buy their coverage but aren’t happy with it, a new day is just around the corner. “Soon, the Health Insurance Marketplace will provide families and small businesses who currently don’t have insurance, or are looking for a better deal, a new way to find health coverage that fits their needs and their budgets,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Open enrollment in the Marketplace starts Oct 1, with coverage starting as soon as Jan 1, 2014. But Michigan families and small business can visit HealthCare.gov right now to find the information they need prepare for open enrollment. The health care law is already providing better options, better value, better health and a stronger

Medicare program to the people of Michigan. Better Options Beginning Oct 1, the Health Insurance Marketplace will make it easy for Michiganians to compare qualified health plans, get answers to questions, find out if they are eligible for lower costs for private insurance or health programs like Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and enroll in health coverage. By the Numbers: Uninsured Michiganians who are eligible for coverage through the Marketplace. • 1 ,145,489 (14%) are uninsured and eligible • 7 99,691 (70%) have a full-time worker in the family • 4 76,244 (42%) are 18-35 years old • 781,548 (68%) are White • 2 41,306 (21%) are African American • 6 2,704 (5%) are Latino/ Hispanic • 2 5,109 (2%) are Asian American or Pacific Islander • 649,559 (57%) are male. 1,072,508 (94%) of Michigan’s uninsured and eligible population may qualify for either tax

credits to purchase coverage in the Marketplace or for Medicaid if Michigan takes advantage of the new opportunity to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Michigan has received $41,517,021 in grants for research, planning, information technology development, and implementation of its Health Insurance Marketplace. New coverage options for young adults Under the health care law, if your plan covers children, you can now add or keep your children on your health insurance policy until they turn 26 years old. Thanks to this provision, over 3 million young people who would otherwise have been uninsured have gained coverage nationwide.

have some type of pre-existing health condition, including 556,167 children. Today, insurers can no longer deny coverage to children because of a pre-existing condition, like asthma or diabetes, under the health care law. And beginning in 2014, health insurers will no longer be able to charge more or deny coverage to anyone because of a pre-existing condition. The health care law also established a temporary health insurance program for individuals who were denied health insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition. 2,204 Michiganians with pre-existing conditions have gained coverage through the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan since the program began. Better Value

Ending discrimination for pre-existing conditions

Providing better value for your premium dollar through the 80/20 Rule

As many as 4,394,173 non-elderly Michiganians

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at least 80 cents of your premium dollar on health care or improvements to care, or provide you a refund. This means that 222,051 Michigan residents with private insurance coverage will benefit from $18,609,808 in refunds from insurance companies this year, for an average refund of $138 per family covered by a policy. Better Health The health care law requires many insurance plans to provide coverage without cost sharing to enrollees for a variety of preventive health services, such as colonoscopy screening for colon cancer, Pap smears and mammograms for women, well-child visits, and flu shots for all. In 2011 and 2012, 71 million Americans with private health insurance gained preventive service coverage with no cost-sharing, including 2,386,000 in Michigan. And for policies renewing on or after August 1, 2012, women can now get coverage without cost-sharing of even more preventive services they need. Approximately 47 million women will now have guaranteed access to additional preventive ser-

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“Our kids know that when you walk into the doors of Brewer, you come in to get a premier education.”

— Cecily Wilson, principal, Brewer Academy

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U.S. Department of Education evaluation revealed that when at-risk students are taught as if they are gifted and talented, they are likely to perform better academically. The results of the Project Bright Idea pilot program — which took place in Washington, D.C. school districts that received a high level of federal funds because of a high percentage of low-income children — parallels what’s happening here in Detroit. Within three years, 15 to 20 percent of students studied who were originally identified as having normal or below-normal intelligence were identified as being academically and intellectually gifted, up from zero the year the pilot program began. For Detroit parents, the message is simple: Find a school that believes in student achievement, regardless of obstacles, and your child is likely to become an achiever. One such school, Brewer Academy, is right here in the heart of Detroit’s east side.

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Brewer Academy prepares today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders Chronicle Staff Report

WHO SETS BREWER APART? According to principal Cecily Wilson: “At Brewer Academy, we charge our kids with taking responsibility for their education and success. It doesn’t take them long to learn that when they walk through the doors of Brewer Academy, they need to be ready to perform and to participate in a premier educational experience. I’m preparing kids for higher education — from Howard to Harvard and everything in Principal Cecily Wilson between.

When any woman walks into a classroom at Brewer Academy on the city’s east side, the young men have been taught to immediately spring to their feet and provide the appropriate greeting — either “Good morning, ma’am” or “Good afternoon, ma’am.” And they do not sit back down until that woman acknowledges their greeting. I Am a Man This simple yet highly impactful gesture is part of Principal Cecily Wilson’s plan to turn her “Brewer boys” into young men. Several years ago, Wilson created the I Am A Man club to ensure “our young Black boys are viewed as gentlemen,” she said. “They said it takes a man to teach a boy how to be a man. I can’t do that,” said Wilson. “But I can teach you how to be a gentleman, and I can teach you how to respect a lady. These young men are respectful in every aspect of the word.”

“Our students are taught to exceed all expectations, including their own.” WHAT SETS BREWER APART?

forming three jagged lines in the school’s gymnasium, one student proudly dons a graduation cap, another holds a basketball, and another wears his Academic Games Championship medals.

Beulah Cain Brewer, the first African-American principal in Detroit Public Schools — the woman the school is named after — would be proud. On a recent Thursday afternoon, the students of the I Am A Man club shared a special presentation and recited the poem “I Am A Man,” written by Principal Wilson specifically for club members. Standing upright in their collared maroon shirts

Its focus on technology and use of Netbooks, as well as its academic clubs and activities — from its science fair, DAPCEP, Newspaper and Mathematic clubs to its special school-wide programs including its Country of the Month, Word of the Week and poetry club to its basketball and cheer teams.

Together, the students recite the poem, then individually greet their guests with a firm handshake and a one-sentence confirmation that they are destined to succeed.

First Lady Michelle Obama recognized Brewer Academy, which was the first school ever to send an all-female team to compete in the National Science Bowl Championship.

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“Hello, my name is Carlito McIntyre. I am being raised by a single parent, and I will become a productive man.”

■ 30% increase in 8th Grade Language Arts MEAP scores over prior year

McIntyre, a 14-year-old eighth grader at Brewer, said being a member of the I Am a Man club has taught him something significant. “I’m an athlete, I play basketball,” he said. “But I’m also a 3.8 student. I want to play basketball professionally when I grow up, and my grades can help me to get a scholarship to get into college, and then have a chance to play in the NBA. Being a member of I Am A Man helped me to see that my grades are just as important as my athletic abilities.” Every year, Principal Wilson selects a different group of young men to learn the poem and make it a part of their educational experience at Brewer. When the program

■ 17% increase in 8th Grade Math scores MEAP over prior year ■ Surpassed DPS district scores in 12 of 14 categories on MEAP tests originated, teachers would recommend students who were struggling either personally or academically for the club. Students now ask to become members themselves without being prompted by a teacher. “This is a group of young men who have really struggled since they’ve been here,” she said. “One young man, for instance, catches the bus every day. The DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation) bus. He lives across the street from an EAA (Education Achievement Authority) school. But every day, he catches the DDOT bus to come here.” “Another young man came from an EAA school. He had been suspended for three months,” she said.

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Backpacks, pencils and pens…oh my!

It’s that time of year again, time for kids to head back to school.

Helping your kids get off to a great start for the new school year is important for your whole family. Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, RPT/S, and a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan provider, offers these ideas to help you and your child with the transition from summer vacation to school. • Talk about it. Talking about returning to school can be helpful in preparing kids for the first day of school. Ask what excites them about the grade ahead, while also making sure to address any concerns they may have. • Read about it. Many children enjoy reading books about school as September approaches. There are a lot of great books for young kids about first days in a new class, as well as attending school for the first time. • Start transitioning back to your family’s school year routines, including bedtime, morning and eating schedules. If your kids have gotten into the habit of staying up later during the summer, start getting them into bed 15 minutes earlier each night. This can help ease them back into the routine and help you and your kids get enough sleep and make it to school on time. • Make a countdown. Time can be a difficult concept for children to grasp; therefore, countdowns can help reduce the daily “How many days until school starts?” question. Figure out how many

days are left until the first day of school and then make a countdown. It can be as simple as marking off days on the calendar or making a countdown sticker board. • Get prepared. Many children enjoy purchasing school supplies and a couple of new outfits before the first school day. Make shopping a fun time for the kids to get excited about going back to school. You don’t need to go overboard, just allow children to be actively involved in this important preparation step. • Plan a back-to-school event. Be it a small party with neighborhood friends, a play date, a special family dinner or a fun outing, celebrating the end of summer and the start of another school year can be a wonderful way to recognize the transition. • The start of the school year can be very difficult on children when it’s their very first time attending school, they’re transitioning to a new school or because the child just tends to be a little more anxious. Here are some more ideas from Dr. Hutchison to help children (and their parents) who are nervous about the first day of school: • Schedule a school visit. Many schools are open to having children take a tour of the school or visit their new classroom. If a visit isn’t possible, check to see if photos of the school are available online. Helping the child get a feel of

the location can ease some of the anxiety. • Meet the teacher. Once you know who your child’s teachers will be for the upcoming year, schedule a time for you and your child to meet the teachers. If meeting face-to-face isn’t an option, have your child write a letter, draw a picture, send an e-mail or even Skype their teacher. Being able to start forming a relationship with the teacher can be very comforting to a nervous child. • Set up play dates. If you know any children that will be in the same class (or school) as your child, have the classmates over or plan an outing so your child will feel a special bond with a few peers. Knowing you’re not alone in a new place usually makes it easier to feel comfortable. It is also very important for parents to recognize their own anxieties about letting go and sending their child off to school. Children are extremely susceptible to picking up their parents’

emotions. If you start to recognize that your own worries about your child attending school are creeping in, in addition to addressing any of your concerns with your child’s teacher, also consider getting involved by volunteering your time at the school during classroom hours or for after-school activities. Discovering new ways to be a part of your child’s development can help you feel connected. If you or your child’s anxiety about starting or returning to school starts to get in the way of having fun, getting adequate sleep or impacts eating habits, you may want to seek professional help from a qualified child psychologist in order to help you and/or your child address these concerns before they make a lasting impact. Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, RPT/S, is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan practicing therapist. For more information and tips on helping your children prepare to head back to school, please visit AHealthierMichigan.org.

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Brewer Academy “Now all of these young men are honor roll students. They’re a phenomenal group of young men who work hard and they’ve proven themselves to be true gentlemen.” Say YES to school clubs Similar to the I Am A Man club, all of the after-school programs and extracurricular activities at Brewer are purposefully tied to either personal or academic growth for the students. Tyjuan Nicholas Thomas, a 12-yearold seventh grader at Brewer, is a member of the YES Club (Young Educators Society), Newspaper Club, Academic Games, Science Bowl and a host of other activities. He also holds a 4.0 grade point average. The students who are involved in the YES Club are all honor students in grades 6-8 who have an interest in teaching. YES Club members are assigned to a specific elementary classroom where they work one-on-one with younger students three days per week for an hour each day. They read to the students, help with mathematics and other assignments, and intervene if the students are having behavioral problems. “We help them to improve academically,” said Thomas. “When a teacher is having problems with keeping certain students in order, they request the assistance of the YES Club and we help them out. We work with the students alone and evaluate what’s going on in the classroom to help the students get better.” Thomas said he would encourage other students to get involved in multiple activities. “It does help you out with being successful, too,” he said. His advice on achieving a perfect 4.0: “I would tell them to work hard, and do not fool around in class, unless it’s a really fun activity. And if you could, ask the teacher if you can volunteer for any special activities or extra credit assignments.” The academic clubs at Brewer are not just exciting for the students. One in particular has even gained recognition from First Lady Michelle Obama. Brewer held the title of National Science Bowl Regional Champions in both 2010 and 2011, and was the only urban school to attend the National Science Bowl Championship, Wilson proudly proclaims. “We had the first all-female team to attend the National Science Bowl Championship in Washington, D.C. The First Lady came to the championships, and she wanted to arbitrarily select any group to meet with,” Wilson recalls. “When she saw our young ladies, she wanted to meet with them.” Another activity offered to students to not only engage them socially, but academically is Academic Games. Coach Durand Shepherd, the middle school mathematics teacher, led his team to three Academic Games State Championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and two Academic Games National Championships in 2011 and 2012 in the categories of Equations and On-Sets. “Academic Games is a series of games designed to stimulate and test students’

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knowledge in a variety of subjects,” said Shepherd. “Students compete in games that are related to math logic, English, and social studies.” Brewer Academy finished first in the last four seasons of the school’s division and has won many championships. During the school year, the students compete once a month on Saturdays, then against other schools until March. Students competed in the state tournament in Grand Rapids last school year, and then in the national tournament in North Carolina in April. “These teams have had a remarkable season and once again are state champions,” says Shepherd. Game time adds up Having students participate in academic social clubs is paying off at Brewer. This year, the school saw a 30% increase in eighth-grade language arts on the MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) test and a 17% percent increase in eighth-grade math. All middle school scores increased by double digits, and Brewer surpassed the district in gains. “You have to get the kids to believe,” Wilson said. “It took me a while to get the kids to believe that this is your education. Although your parents play a part in it, I’m educating you on a daily basis. So I need you to come and perform. Our kids know that when you walk into the doors of Brewer, you come in to get a premier education. I’m preparing you for Howard and Harvard, and everywhere in between. I can’t do that if you’re not focused.” Wilson credits her passionate teachers for the academic success of students, using a cross-curriculum method when teaching all lessons and being creative to ensure students are engaged. Nancy Pryor, who teaches middle school social studies, said she uses current events and wears various costumes. For instance, when teaching students about the Civil War, she wears a hat that resembles the Confederate flag. “I believe kids need to know what’s going on around them. We talk about the politics of the city, state and nation,” Pryor said. “When I come in, they’re likely to say something like, ‘Ms. Pryor, did you watch the news? Did you know they just destroyed a Mayan pyramid in Belize? And sometimes I don’t know. So I’m excited that they’re beginning to get excited about the world around them.” Editor’s note: DPS is hosting an Open Doors Day on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents are invited to explore and enroll their children at Brewer Academy or one of Detroit Public Schools’ 97 other neighborhood-centered, quality schools. The Brewer Academy address is 18025 Brock Street, Detroit, MI 48205

For additional information about the school, call 313.866.2070 or 313.240.4DPS (4377)

Full & Fabulous and The Curvy Girl Project launch Fifteenth Annual Childhood Obesity Walk In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Month, Full & Fabulous and the Curvy Girl Project has launched The Fifteenth Annual Walk for Childhood Obesity and Curvy Girl Flash Mob. This walk and flash mob are part of a national effort to eradicate childhood obesity in the United States and ensure young people get a healthy start in life. The Get Fit for Change Walk Against Childhood Obesity will begin at 11:00 am with an one hour warm-up practice for the “Let’s Move” flash mob. Hundreds of people are expected to gather to raise awareness about childhood obesity and funds in support of the Full & Fabulous Curvy Girl Project, a program that promotes life time habits of good nutrition, physical activity and self-esteem in overweight girls and young women ages 12-21. The walk will kick off at 12:15 pm, Saturday, September, 7, at Belle Isle Shed No. 8. There is a $5 donation for adults and it is free for youth. Since 1982, Full & Fabulous International, a longstanding 501c3, non-profit organization, has produced programs

and events to promote health, beauty and self-esteem in women and girls who are battling weight issues. During the past four decades, obesity rates have soared among all age groups, increasing more than fourfold among children ages 6 to 11. More than 23 million children and teenagers (31.8 percent) ages 2 to 19 are obese or overweight, a statistic that health and medical experts consider an epidemic (CDC 2011). “The growing rate of childhood obesity in our country is alarming,” said Sharon DuMas-Pugh, founder of Full & Fabulous. “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Fit, Full & Fabulous recognizes the serious threat obesity poses to the health of America’s children and the importance of decreasing its prevalence, not only in Detroit but across the United States.” The Get Fit for Change Walk Against Childhood Obesity and “Let’s Move” flash mob are in observance of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and funded by the City of Detroit Institute for Population Health.

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A generation feud: Belafonte takes Jay-Z to task By Peniel Joseph

comforting myth that has been propagated by our “postracial” moment.

Hip-hop mogul Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z, and legendary singer and human rights activist Harry Belafonte have been recently embroiled in a highly publicized dispute over the responsibilities of Black icons to the larger African-American community. Belafonte, who has effortlessly wedded a successful international career as a singer, dancer and actor with vocal and important support for civil rights, anti-apartheid and human activism, chastised Jay-Z for “turning his back on social responsibility” and included the rapper’s wife, Beyoncé, in his public indictment.

Jay-Z sees his own wealth and status, along with the election of Barack Obama, as examples of racism’s decline. In other words, he mistakes individual achievement for collective advancement. While Jay-Z’s individual entrepreneurial spirit, musical genius and discipline facilitated his escape from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects, he doesn’t see the value in committing his time, resources and talent in political causes that might help those left behind in America’s countless urban and rural ghettoes.

Jay-Z responded by proclaiming that he felt insulted by Belafonte’s remarks and defended himself by characterizing his “presence” as “charity” ennobling the Black community. Many commentators, including The Root’s Keli Goff, expressed outrage at Jay-Z’s seeming arrogance and proceeded to list the myriad ways that Carter could, and would, never live up to Belafonte’s high standard of social engagement and civic activism promoting racial and economic justice. Although inelegantly expressed, Jay-Z’s position that his presence, along with that of Harry Belafonte President Obama, provides resources for the Black community deserves closer examination. Insofar as Obama’s watershed presence in American culture promoted a renaissance of interest in race and African-American history in politics, cable news, publishing and universities throughout the nation, Jay-Z’s point is well made. Similarly, Shawn Carter’s own burgeoning iconography has helped make hip-hop into a global phenomenon and inspired countless Black entrepreneurs and artists to follow his example. In many respects, Michael Jordan innovated the model of the apolitical Black superstar that subsequent generaions in sports and entertainment have adopted. Belafonte has every right, of course, to criticize such a perspective, especially since it flies in the face of the ethos of collective and group empowerment upon which the civil rights and Black power eras were built.

Belafonte’s generation grew up believing that the ascendance of Black faces in higher places carried less weight and meaning if the entire community could not be uplifted as well. Jay-Z’s characterization of Obama’s global visibility offers a contrasting perspective. “Whether he does anything, the hope that he provides for a nation, and outside of America, is enough.” What this sentiment ignores is the vital connection between individual achievement and collective action that animated Black freedom struggles. As a 43-year-old Black New Yorker, this makes Shawn Carter an outlier from his own generaJay-Z tion, which came of age amid bruising protests for racial justice in the 1980s, an atmosphere that produced a local activist named Al Sharpton and the presidential campaigns of Jesse Jackson. However, much has changed in the post civil rights era. Whereas a generation of famous Black athletes (Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell, Jim Brown) and entertainers (Sam Cooke, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye) used their prodigious talents to call attention to racism and Jim Crow, their 21st-century counterparts are loath to risk their current and future earning power on anything that smacks of controversy. Trayvon Martin’s stunning death, and the subsequent Zimmerman trial, interrupted this status quo, drawing a diverse range of support from LeBron James, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, who rightfully compared Trayvon’s death to Emmett Till’s.

Jay-Z’s acknowledgement that he spent two sleepless nights in the aftermath of the George Zimmerman verdict included an admission that America still has residues of past racial discrimination. Beyond this fleeting recognition, however, racism appears as ghosts from the nation’s dark past, shadowy apparitions that are not easily recognizable and almost impossible to fight.

Belafonte is understandably frustrated, disappointed and angry at this current crop of high profile entertainers’ unwillingness to risk more for the Black community. Yet his public criticism of Jay-Z, however justified in his mind, brings us no closer to the generational rapprochement that is required to pass the baton from the civil rights generation to the iPhone generation.

This narrative views racism as more of an antiquated series of individual prejudices, pernicious stereotypes and ancient wrongs committed lifetimes ago than a systematic and institutional phenomenon that persists in every facet of American life. When Jay-Z points to hip-hop’s multicultural audience as providing not just a balm for past racial discrimination but, in fact, a cure, he means it. The shared experiences of a multicultural hip-hop generation represent the culmination of the Civil Rights Movement’s search for transcendent racial justice. Although this ignores the most important aspect of contemporary racism — unequal outcomes — it’s a

Young people, whether Jay-Z’s generation or millennials, want a dialogue, not a monologue. They enjoy conversation and not being lectured to. If Belafonte ever does get that sit-down with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, hopefully he can start by praising their enormous collective talent and accomplishments, while noting that, at least in his era, their counterparts achieved even greater heights by joining in a movement for human rights and racial justice that tried nothing less than to redeem America’s soul. Peniel E. Joseph is founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and a professor of history at Tufts University.

Helen Thomas inspired generations of journalists By Natasha Dado ARAB AMERICAN NEWS

Legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas passed away peacefully on July 20 at her Washington D.C. apartment, while surrounded by family and friends. She was 92. Still, Thomas will always live in the work of others she inspired. “I will always carry a piece of her in how I approach things. She was an inspiration to who Helen Thomas I am,” said Siham Awada Jaafar, a television host and producer for WDHT TV in Michigan. Speaking to The Arab American News, Thomas’ niece, Suzanne Geha, says that it was her iconic aunt who inspired her to go into broadcast journalism. A few of Thomas’ other nieces and nephews who she had influence over, and some of their children have also pursued careers in the profession as well.

Thomas, a Lebanese American, emerged as one of the most prominent White House reporters, during a time when the profession was dominated by men. Generations of women in the profession have been influenced by her work. “Helen Thomas began her career in the 1940s, as a young woman, working in a man’s business and overcoming many institutional barriers that kept women from gaining equal access. Through her tenacity, integrity and willingness to follow-up any lead and work any hour of the day or night, she reached the pinnacle of her profession and paved the way for generations of women to follow,” a statement released by Thomas’ family, following her passing, read. “Aunt Helen was our mentor,” Geha said. She said Thomas had spoken to her about how hard it was for her to break into the profession when she first started and prove that a woman could do the same job as a man. Thomas covered 11 presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to Barack Obama for the United Press International and Hearst Newspapers.

North Carolina’s Tea Party nightmares By. Rev Jesse Jackson 
 North Carolina, once poster child for the New South, now displays the nightmares spawned by the Tea Party right no longer restrained by the Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court’s conservative gang of five disemboweled it in the Shelby case.

In North Carolina, Republicans took the General Assembly in 2010 and the governorship in 2012. The takeover received unprecedented support from one right-wing multimillionaire, Art Pope who, according to progressive publication The American Prospect, singlehandedly provided about 80 percent of the funding for the state’s conservative groups.

Upon taking control, the Republicans began systematically dismantling the social infrastructure of the state. They slashed taxes on the top 5 percent Jesse Jackson and raised them on the bottom 95 percent. They eliminated the earned-income tax credit for 900,000 low-wage workers. They cut Medicaid coverage for 500,000. They ended unemployment benefits for 170,000. They threw about 30,000 kids out of pre-K, while transferring $90 million from public schools to vouchers. They voted to allow guns purchased without a background check to be carried in parks, restaurant and bars. As the Rev. William Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP, put it: “They’ve drank all the Tea Party they could drink and sniffed all the Koch that they could sniff.”

 These radically reactionary measures didn’t exactly meet with popular approval. The approval rating of the state legislature is down to about 23 percent. So Republicans set out to consolidate their unpopular rule by gerrymandering districts to resegregate voters and weaken their opponents’ base. And they just pushed through the most radical assault on voting rights in modern memory.

In one “omnibus bill,” the legislature would create restrictive voter ID procedures that will disqualify esti-

mated 318,000-registered voters. They cut a week out of early voting time, ended same day registration, eliminates state-supported voter registration drives and ended pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds. They require more frequent purges of voter rolls, and prohibit extending poll hours on Election Day, even if there are long lines still waiting to vote. They even eliminated Citizen Awareness Month that encouraged citizens to register and vote. North Carolina had featured some of the most enlightened election laws and ranked in the top 15 states of voter turnout nationally. With passage of this law, they are intent on driving that down.

Now the question is whether the citizens of North Carolina will allow their government to be hijacked by deep pocket donors and their rights trampled by antidemocratic zealots.

The Rev. Barber says this will not stand. “If you think you can take away our voting rights, you’ll have a headache,” he vowed.

He started organizing what became Moral Mondays, weekly demonstrations that drew thousands in protest to the state’s capital. By the end of July, some 900 people had been arrested in nonviolent civil disobedience. Now, when the legislature closes down in August, the Rev. Barber plans a bus tour through 25 counties to register citizens to vote and to protest the cruel measures.

 With its decisions opening the floodgates on corporate money in Citizens United and rolling back the Voting Rights Act, the conservative gang of five on the Supreme Court has opened the way for the North Carolina nightmare. And North Carolina is not alone.

Across the country, Republicans are seeking to roll back voting rights even as they push to gut vital social programs. Citizens of conscience have no choice but to rally once more to protect our rights.

Moral Monday in North Carolina shows the way. In North Carolina, the reaction to the reaction may just have begun.

Court system fails poor in Michigan By Kat Aaron Fifty years ago, an eloquent drifter from Florida changed the American justice system. Clarence Earl Gideon, accused of breaking into a pool hall, was tried without a lawyer in Bay County, Florida, in 1961. Convicted after representing himself, he petitioned the Supreme Court for a new hearing and ultimately won not just his own freedom but a new right for all criminal defendants: the right to counsel. It’s thanks to Gideon and his case that if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided. More than 12 million people were arrested in America in 2011. Most of them were charged with a crime and many were poor, qualifying for a public defender. The American Council of Chief Defenders suggests that each public defender handle no more than 400 misdemeanors or 150 felonies per year; many carry caseloads two to three times those guidelines, and some much more than that. There are simply far, far more poor people needing lawyers than there are public lawyers to represent them. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright, adequate counsel for poor Americans is far from guaranteed. Detroit’s 36th District Court handles about half a million misdemeanor cases a year. Most of those defendants will be represented by a publicly funded attorney, and most will exchange few words with the person who is officially their lawyer. In Wayne County, which encompasses Detroit, there are both traditional public defenders, whose full-time job is representing the indigent, and appointed counsel, lawyers named by the judge to represent all needy defendants in court that week. Traffic cases make up a lot of the court docket on any given day. People drive everywhere in the Motor City, and they drive without licenses, without insurance and without the ability to pass a breath test. The judge will call the names of everyone with a drunk driving charge, say, and they all line up in front

of the dais. The court-appointed counsel will explain to the group that they’re all going to pay a fine and may have to do community service. There’s no apparent opportunity to have an individual conversation, to contest the charge or explain the individual circumstances of the arrest. There’s no clear warning that these people are taking a plea deal, no hint that they are pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge that will stay on their record forever. The courtrooms at the 36th District are, technically, fulfilling their constitutional mandate to provide counsel to people who can’t afford it. That the representation does not typically involve any meaningful interaction between defendant and attorney is standard, in Michigan and many states. The Gideon decision didn’t spell out how states should go about providing indigent defense. Michigan wound up with a hodgepodge of systems: some public defender offices, some appointed counsel and some flat-fee contracts. In a flat-fee contract model, attorneys bid to represent all comers in a given courthouse for the year, and the lowest bid wins. The system incentivizes lawyers to spend as little time with each defendant as possible; the more clients they have, the less they earn per case. The appointed counsel model also has its critics, who say that lawyers may be quick to push a plea or may hesitate to request a trial, for fear of angering a busy judge and losing future appointments. Michigan is one of just seven states that provide almost no state funding for trial-level indigent defense, leaving the counties holding that particular fiscal bag. County income derives mainly from property taxes, and property values in Michigan have been in free fall for years. Per capita spending on indigent defense is not regularly tracked, but in 2012, Michigan spent just $7.38, ranking the state among the lowest in the nation. Simply put, “Michigan fails to provide competent representation to those who cannot afford counsel in its criminal courts,” according to a 2008 report by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association.

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In pursuit of its mission to empower urban youth to thrive, Teen HYPE (Helping Youth by Providing Education) will host “HYPE the Rooftop,” an evening affair to benefit programs that help keep teens on the right track and lead healthy, prosperous lives. Taking place at the Madison Building’s Skyview Terrace, 1555 Broadway Street, Detroit, this inaugural event welcomes Alexis Wiley of Fox 2 News and former Detroit Lions safety Ron Rice who will serve cocktails to the estimated 300 guests as celebrity bartenders.

There will be live entertainment and music provided by a DJ and local restaurants will serve cuisine that is unique to Detroit. In addition, a silent auction will help raise additional funds for Teen HYPE and two local community change leaders will receive Spotlight Awards. A 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, Teen HYPE caters to young people ages 13-22 who live in or spend time in Detroit, where unprotected sex with partners of unknown status of HIV — and other sexually transmitted diseases — is of high in-

cidence, in addition to social ills such as the dropout rate, drug abuse, abusive relationships, and peer pressure leading to unhealthy choices, which also plague the area. One-hundred percent of the proceeds raised through HYPE the Rooftop will support programs that address these problems. Major sponsors for the event include Health Alliance Plan of Michigan (HAP), Henry Ford Health System and St. John Providence Health System. “HYPE the Rooftop will be a stunning affair with a purpose,” said Teen HYPE Executive Director Ambra Redrick. “Throughout the year, we host events that appeal to our teen audience. This year, we wanted to add something new, an event where professionals throughout metro Detroit can network and enjoy an evening at one of Detroit’s most celebrated landmarks while supporting an important cause.” Tickets for HYPE the Rooftop and are on sale now at www.teenhype.

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At times, some believe, if we don’t talk about a problem then maybe it will go away. We are very familiar with public health campaigns talking about preventing drug and substance abuse; however, what our communities often don’t talk about is treating substance use disorders among our families and friends. Substance use cannot only cause health and behavioral problems for an individual, but it can also cause families and communities to suffer. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 95 percent of people with substance use disorder are unaware of their problem. What exactly defines a problem? Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration define a substance use problem, or disorder, as

In Detroit, according to the Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention, almost 50% of high school students have tried marijuana at least once. Marijuana is often identified as a gateway to other illicit drug use such as crack, cocaine and heroin. Other risk factors include poverty, parent or guardian’s use of alcohol or drugs, dropping out of school, peer pressure to use drugs, the availability of alcohol and drugs in neighborhoods, excessive

free time among youth, and a lack of role models. Households should also be aware of any misuse of prescription drugs. Prescription drugs are often a gateway to heroin use in the future.

Family and community involvement is imperative to both preventing substance use and helping those who might need treatment to overcome a substance use disorder.

Many times, people might not be aware of or know how to talk about difficult issues or concerns to children, parents, or close friends. Community outreach services that provide education and prevention programs to schools and local organizations can help teach healthy behaviors. The expertise of professionals may provide extra support and options for those with a substance

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Following his series of sit-down interviews with President Obama, and his successful 2010 interview-based book “Obama and Black Loyalty Vol. 1,” editor Bankole Thompson is upping the ante with the start of a new special report “White House XChange” March 30. The report will deal with issues tied to Detroit and Michigan that the Obama administration is tackling. It will introduce readers to issues raised in White House media conference calls. The report will invite our readers to weigh in on the debate about what the Obama administration is doing by having their opinions and views reflected in the report.

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like Detroit where a national reading report card places the city at number 56 out of the 75 largest metropolitan cities in the U.S. surveyed. That means literacy is shamefully low in the city and we are doing little or nothing to change the deplorable situation.

The latest study conducted by Central Connecticut State University, according to Data Driven Detroit, ranks the “culture and resources for reading” and it examines not wheth-

Your ability to get the Bankole Thompson best education for your child should not be based on geography, income or ethnicity but, rather, on the simple principle that every child regardless of their background should have an empowering education that equips them for a brighter future. Each child should have access to a meaningful education that would not leave them trailing behind in the dust children in Japan, India, China and other countries move ahead. But that is not the case in places

er people can read, but whether they actually do read.

Detroit’s 56th place in the 2010 study is the same spot it occupied in a similar report in 2005. The highest rank the city got was 50th in 2007. Washington, D.C., was rated the most well-read city in the nation and following that were Seattle, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, St. Paul, Denver, Portland, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Boston.

Its is also noteworthy that these cities are among the most admired places in the nation and they have, in fact, become meccas for those seeking greener pastures. When young people are making the exodus from the state, more than likely they are moving to one of the cities mentioned in this report.

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Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) is the largest urban community college in Michigan, with record enrollment numbers for the spring 2011 semester. Nearly 32,000 students registered for credit classes at all five of the District locations and online. Additionally, the District expects more than 40,000 non-credit students to register as well for a total of nearly 72,000 served in all programs. WCCCD, the multi-campus district serving 32 communities in Southeast Michigan, has seen exponential growth as degree and certificate programs have been expanded, infrastructure improved, and

investments in students, services and technologies increased. “In this economy, post secondary education and training is the ticket to competing in today’s changing workforce. Access to higher education-especially community colleges--is critical,” said Dr. Curtis Ivery, chancellor. “WCCCD is an integral economic and social catalyst to the health and welfare of this region and state.” A recent economic impact study reported that WCCCD’s students generate more than $122 million in taxable income annually to the region and state. Every dollar that is invested in WCCCD returns

“We feel very confident about Detroit’s economic recovery,” stated Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan. “As a consequence, we’re committed to making sizeable investments in this

$22.80 in benefits to all Michigan residents. Having been recognized as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the nation and the largest urban community college in Michigan, WCCCD was forced to cap enrollment during the spring 2010 semester. This year, under the direction of Dr. Ivery, WCCCD lifted the enrollment cap to make certain that no student was turned away in spite of WCCCD’s funding challenges. WCCCD gives students the opportunity to train in emerging technology and high demand fields, allowing them to become competent professionals helping to position the

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state for vibrant growth and a strong economic future. Community colleges across the nation face difficult decisions in a climate of limited resources. The commitment of WCCCD in assuring that the doors to educational opportunities remain open is a direct result of the determination of faculty, staff and administrators. “Our students and all those we serve need us to work as hard as we can for them. If we can’t be the difference between success and a future of limited options, we are not living up to the mission and vision of this institution,” said Dr. Ivery.

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VICE on Sunday, August 11, Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and church service at 10:00 a.m.

Bishop Iona E. Locke and the Women’s Ministry of Abyssinia Christ Centered Ministries presents Capturing the Joy of God’s Extravagant Excellence, Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Abyssinia Christ Centered Ministries located at 21853 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI. 48075. The 10:45am Morning Celebration service is dedicated to capturing the joy of the baby girls and teens under

ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP SERVICES, Tuesday through Thursday, August 20-22; at 7:00 p.m., featuring guest speakers nightly. Bethel Baptist Church, East is celebrating its 93rd Church Anniversary this month, This is a great milestone as the church focuses on the anniversary theme, “Spreading The Gospel From The Inside Out.” (Acts 3:11) EVENTS COMMUNITY GOSPEL FEST, Saturday, August

10, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring local choirs, praise dance ministries, food, youth activities, horseback riding, face painting, vendors, free health screening, and a mobile dentist for ages 1 year to 21 and much, much more. Admission is free. OUTDOOR

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Culminating service on Sunday August 25, 9:00 a.m., Sunday school and 10:00 a.m. worship service.All events and services will be held at Bethel Baptish Church, East, 5715 Holcomb at Chapin, Detroit. Rev. Dr. Michael Andrew Owens is pastor. For further information, please call (313) 923-3060.

Beulah First Missionary Baptist Church celebrates a century

Where do you go when you need comfort, when you need to feel renewed? When the world gets you down, where do you seek relief? That place could be home, Grandma’s house, or to see a friend. But how about going to a place where you can find all these things? For many, Beulah First Missionary Baptist Church, located on Detroit’s east side, has been that place. Beulah First Missionary Baptist church, formerly, Beulah First Baptist, has provided the citizens of Detroit a haven from the woes of the world. Opening its doors in August of 1913, under the leadership of Rev. David Jones, Beulah has been in operation for 100 years. Originally located in historic Paradise Valley on Watson Street near the equally historical Hastings Street, it has moved several times since. Beulah has moved from Erskine Street, also near Hastings, to Elliot and Rivard under the supervision of Rev. Charles Butler. After the ordination of a third pastor, Rev. Sam Robinson, the church moved to Russell and Illinois and later to Riopelle and Illinois. In 1930 Rev. Fred Williams became the fourth pastor of Beulah and moved the church to 946. E. Willis. At the Willis location and under the direction of Rev. Williams the membership grew to 75. Rev. Williams served until his death in 1960.

Later that year the church moved, yet again, to 3901 Moran and in 1961 Rev. James Wray became the fifth pastor of Beulah. After seven years as pastor, Rev. Wray died. In 1969 Rev. Robert L. Ware became the sixth pastor of Beulah. That same year the church’s name was changed from Beulah First Baptist to Beulah First Missionary Baptist. In 2010 Pastor Robert L. Ware passed away, and in 2011 the current pastor, Rev. Rubin H. Benjamin was elected and installed in the spring of 2012. Today, Beulah First Missionary Baptist Church is located on 4643 Moran, in Detroit. Although the history of Beulah is told differently across the age spectrum, with many of the younger members not knowing the long history, the value of the institution is apparent across the membership spectrum. Beulah is essentially a “beacon light” to the community, where the word beacon is synonymous with hope, drawing nearer the community and renewing hope in the people for 100 years. Although Beulah’s greatest influence is in its local community, Beulah has, in its desire to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, developed a food program that feeds citizens living in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. This program has been expanded by a larger initiative started by Pastor Rubin

H. Benjamin called “Feed My Sheep” which has fed thousands of needy families over the past 20 years. Beulah also has had two missionaries living in Ethiopia, holds an annual back-to-school fair, financial aid seminar and a summer Bible study program. Years ago when Pastor Robert L. Ware was asked what his greatest wish for the church was, he stated, with great sincerity and wisdom, “To see Beulah’s influence be worldwide.” Pastor Ware was the longest serving pastor in Beulah’s 100-year history serving for 42 years. Today Pastor Rubin H. Benjamin is leading the flock at Beulah, bringing with him a new and exciting vision for the members of Beulah First Missionary Baptist Church — to be First in Compassion, First in Love, and First in Forgiveness. You are invited to come join in celebrating 100 years of service to the Detroit community: Sunday, Aug. 18, at 8:00 a.m. Beulah On Parade: They will march from the corner of Moran and Leland, their last address, to Moran and Garfield, the current address, remembering God’s favor. Sunday 08/18/13 at 3:00 p.m.: Church anniversary celebration service with guest, Midway Baptist Church of Detroit where Rev. Richard White Sr. is pastor.

Church seeks new pastor “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” (Psalm 127:1) New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Highland Park, established in 1952, is seeking a spirit-filled candidate, called of God, to fill the position of full-time pastor and to serve as the spiritual leader of its congregation. New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church is in need of a pastor who will be responsible to God and the church, will proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the Bible, provide Christian leadership in all areas of the church, and engage in pastoral care of the congregation. Also, the pastor is to be responsible for the overall leadership of the day-today operations of the church, services, membership and promoting the spiritual interests and growth of the church. The minimum qualifications for the new pastoral position are as follows: Bachelor’s degree consisting of a strong concentration in Theology/Biblical Studies. Must be ordained. Five years of pastoral experience. All interested and qualified persons must submit an initial candidate package consisting of copies of the following information: A New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church application which can be found on the Michigan Chronicle Praise Connect website, praiseconnect. com.

A current résumé which includes a summary of relevant ministry, professional, and educational experience. Copy of ministerial license and ordination certificate

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The deadline for all information to be postmarked or submitted is September 30, 2013. Any candidate package postmarked after September 30, 2013, will not be considered. For additional information/questions, please contact the church office at (313) 869-0190 or via e-mail at www. newmtmoriah@sbcglobal.net. All information submitted will be treated as confidential. Additional information may be requested and/or required. Final candidates must consent to a reference check, criminal history background check, drug test and credit and financial history review.

the direction of Lady Sheena Green with guest speaker Chaplain Portia Lockett. The 5:00pm service is dedicated to capturing the Joy of the Holy Consecration with a special candlelight service and a special lemon-oil anointing with Bishop Iona E. Locke along with a Women’s Choir Concert under the direction of Dr. Glenda Jones. For additional information, please call (248) 557-9451.

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Among the first initiatives to be implemented from the district’s 2013-17 strategic plan, “Neighborhood-Centered, Quality Schools,” Detroit Public Schools has a broad strategy to vastly increase preschool offerings for eligible students, expand art and music offerings in all schools and create new parenting programs to increase parent engagement.

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Early Arrivers Expected to Achieve DPS expansion of Universal Pre-K programs expected to buoy student success By C.L. Price The most plugged-in generation of youth ever to arrive at schools this fall may also be among the most likely to tune out of education early, according to educational experts who fear that Pre-K kids will find it easier than ever to disconnect in traditional school environments this fall. Undaunted by such challenges to student success, Detroit Public Schools is transforming its entire system to make sure its students start earlier and stay engaged in education through graduation. The district’s announcement of a broad strategy to vastly increase preschool offerings for eligible students, expand art and music enrichment offerings and create new parenting programs to increase parent engagement, is anticipated to elevate the districts’ competitive position among less progressive districts, according to industry insiders. A new study, published in Pediatrics, found that such early , comprehensive support of both young students and their parent(s) is a predictor of student success, better achievement test scores and overall school performance. “DPS’ Universal Pre-K Plan is designed to invest early in our children through expanded preschool programs for all eligible four-year-olds because numerous published studies support it,” said Emergency Manager Jack Martin. AN EARLY START Martin is confident that DPS’ planned expansion of its Universal Pre-K Program, which will support parents and pre-kindergarten students in 25 new early learning classrooms at 14 sites geographically spread across the city, including 12 classrooms in five new DPS Early Learning Neighborhood Centers, will elevate district performance. In total, DPS will operate 215 Pre-K classrooms at 70 schools with a capacity for 3,530 young learners, according to a spokesperson from the district.

are very excited about attending school, even the most enthusiastic families report bumps in the road. That’s why in addition to its 46 new preschool classrooms, DPS’ retention plan includes an innovative new monthly Pre-K-to-Kindergarten transition program during the school year aimed at making the big transition simpler for vulnerable students. Individualized Pre-K-to-Kindergarten counseling will also be available to families, in addition to DPS’ first-ever pre-kindergarten enrichment programs which debuted this summer.

Academy of the Americas, 5680 Konkel, 596-7640 NEW Adult Ed Center East, 13840 Lappin, 579-7109 Adult Ed Center West, 16164 Asbury Park, 852-1089 A.L. Holmes Elementary-Middle, 8950 Crane, 866-5644 Ann Arbor Trail, 7635 Chatham, 274-8560 NEW Bagley Elementary, 8100 Curtis, 494-7175 Bates Academy, 19701 Wyoming, 494-7000 Beard ECC, 840 Waterman, 849-3183 NEW Bennett Elementary, 2111 Mullane, 849-3585 NEW Blackwell Institute, 9330 Shoemaker, 866-4391 Bow Elementary-Middle, 19801 Prevost, 852-0500 Brewer Elementary-Middle, 18025 Brock, 866-2070 NEW Bunche Elementary-Middle, 2715 Macomb, 494-8350 Burton International, 2001 M.L.K. Blvd., 596-3800 NEW Carleton Elementary, 11724 Casino, 866-8322 NEW Carstens Elem.-Middle, 13000 Essex, 866-5500 Carver STEM Academy, 18701 Paul, 240-6622 Charles Wright Academy, 19299 Berg Rd., 538-3024 Clark Academy, 15755 Bremen, 417-9340 Coleman Young Elementary, 15771 Hubbell, 852-0725 Cooke Elementary, 18800 Puritan, 494-7458 Davison Elementary-Middle, 2800 E. Davison, 252-3118 Detroit Int’l Academy, 9026 Woodward, 873-3050 NEW Dixon Learning Academy, 8401 Trinity, 945-1330 Dossin Elementary-Middle, 16650 Glendale, 866-9390 Douglass Academy, 2001 W. Warren, 596-3555 NEW Durfee Elem.-Middle, 2470 Collingwood, 252-3070 NEW Earhart Elementary-Middle, 1000 Scotten, 849-3945 NEW Edison Elementary, 17045 Grand Rive, 852-1066 NEW Ellington Academy, 9860 Park Dr., 852-8500 Emerson Elem.-Middle, 18240 Huntington, 831-9689 NEW Fisher Lower, 15510 E. State Fair, 642-4854

The programs aimed at making learning fun, included weekly educational/experiential field trips and other programs during the district’s Summer Academy. DPS administrators are so confident in the new programs’ success, that they plan to measure program success via one-on-one satisfaction surveys with parents. INCREASING ENROLLMENT These new moves support the district’s strategy to provide more Pre-K programs and to find innovative methods of attracting new students, according to Ridgeway. The district is also creating five new Early Learning Neighborhood Centers at Beard, Emerson, Fleming, Golightly Education Center and Palmer Park Preparatory Academy. MORE MUSIC Children draw from their experiences. And when those experiences include arts and music, they perform better on standardized achievement tests, watch fewer hours of TV, participate in more community service and report less boredom in school, according to researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles,.

Findings like this are a part of the rationale behind plans to add new music With children from and art enrichment low-income families ten times as likely as We know that students who can read by programs throughchildren from mid3rd grade will stay engaged in school and out DPS beginning in the Fall of 2013, dle-class families graduate at much higher rates.” according to officials to drop out of high who note that the school and a 65 per– Karen Ridgeway, Superintendent of district’s strategic cent high school gradAcademics for Detroit Public Schools. plan calls for an art uation rate, programs or music enrichment like these are critical. program for every elementary school student, “Quality Pre-K programs help children learn partnering with individuals and agencies with a to read before 3rd grade, which is a critical proven track record in Detroit. achievement. We know that students who can read by 3rd grade will stay engaged in school NO PARENT LEFT BEHIND and graduate at much higher rates,” said Karen The district unveiled plans for a new Parent Ridgeway, Superintendent of Academics for DeUniversity and Parenting Home Visits as a part of troit Public Schools. its extensive parent engagement initiatives. “Our plan also includes moving an additional The Parent University will feature a profes21 Pre-K classrooms into DPS schools to create a more seamless transition to DPS kindergar- sional development curriculum tailored for parten. The programs were operated by DPS within ents, internships, and the formation of a collabdistrict-authorized charter schools, Education- orative of support organizations for parents of al Achievement Authority schools, or buildings students from Head Start to college. that are closing during the 2012-2013 school The district also announced a Home-School year,” she stated. Visitation program to strengthen the relationship between teachers and parents. Modeled PLAYING FOR KEEPS after programs in Boston and California, the Student retention is a critical issue for most Parent University and Parenting Home Visits are school districts, particularly DPS, which loses anticipated to yield improved academic and beabout a third of Pre-K students before first grade havioral outcomes. and half of preschool students by third grade. Additional initiatives from the communiThat’s why DPS officials also unveiled plans ty-driven Detroit Public Schools strategic plan, to aggressively retain children from the district’s which will be ready for this new school year Pre-K programs in its general academic pro- starting September 3, include; Career Academies grams, which will aid the district in enrollment offering diploma, certification, associate degree stabilization and set the foundation for students and apprenticeships upon completion; Commuto be better-prepared to enter kindergarten. nity Schools models; Safety enhancements; Customer Service programs and training; and new CLOSE & COMFORTABLE Although the majority of parents and children Attendance and Code of Conduct policies.

In total, DPS will operate 215 Pre-K classrooms at 70 schools with a capacity for 3,530 young learners. Fleming Early Childhood, 18501 Waltham, 347-8923 NEW Gardner Elementary, 6528 Mansfield, 581-4615 Golightly Ed. Center, 5536 St. Antoine, 494-2538 NEW Gompers Elementary-Middle, 14450 Burt Rd., 494-7495 Greenfield Union Elem.-Middle, 420 W. 7 Mile, 866-2999 Harms Elementary, 2400 Central, 849-3492 Henderson Academy, 16101 W. Chicago, 852-0512 Hutchinson Elementary-Middle, 2600 Garland, 642-4801 J.R. King Elem.-Middle, 15850 Strathmoor, 866-9600 Mackenzie PreK-8, 10147 West Chicago, 416-6400 Mann Elementary, 19625 Elmira, 866-9580 Marcus Garvey Academy, 2301 Van Dyke, 866-7400 Mark Twain Elem.-Middle, 12800 Visger, 386-5530 Marquette Elem.-Middle, 6145 Canyon, 417-9360 Mason Elementary, 19955 Fenelon, 866-3702 Maybury Elementary, 4410 Porter, 849-2014 NEW Munger PreK-8, 5525 Martin, 457-6200 Neinas Elementary, 6021 McMillan, 849-3701 Noble Elem.-Middle, 8646 Fullerton, 873-0377 Palmer Park Academy, 3901 Margareta, 494-7300 NEW Pasteur Elementary, 19811 Stoepel, 494-7314 Priest Elementary-Middle, 7840 Wagner, 849-3705 Pulaski Elem.-Middle, 19725 Strasburg, 866-7022 NEW Roberto Clemente Academy, 1551 Beard, 849-3489 Robeson/Malcolm X Academy, 2585 Grove, 494-8100 NEW Ronald Brown Academy, 11450 E. Outer Drive, 886-2611 Sampson Academy, 4700 Tireman, 596-4750 Schulze Elementary-Middle, 10700 Santa Maria, 340-4400 Spain Elementary-Middle, 3700 Beaubien, 494-2081 Thirkell Elementary, 7724 14th, 596-0990 T. Marshall Elementary, 15531 Linwood, 494-8830 Vernor Elementary, 13726 Pembroke, 494-7342 NEW Wayne Elementary, 10633 Courville, 866-0400 NEW

DPS Charter Pre-K Centers Edmonson, 1300 W Canfield, 494-2242 Glazer, 2001 Labelle St., 852-1500 Loving, 1000 Lynn St., 252-3028 Rutherford, 16411 Curtis St, 852-0709 White, 5161 Charles Street, 866-3595

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Health plans should be as flexible as your business By Jeff Rubleski As employers we all know that health plans and their benefits are like hats, suits or dresses: One size doesn’t fit all. Just as your business must adapt to the changing needs of your customers, you need to be flexible when choosing and designing employee health plans. The right “fit” for your business will depend on a number of factors, including your size, type of business, stage of development, composition of your competitors, employee mix and, of course, budget. Some questions you might want to consider include:

W. Bernard White: Constructing visions and dreams By Donald James W. Bernard White, founder and president of White Construction, refuses to be outworked or outperformed by competitors in his industry. Since the inception of his Detroit-based company on July 31, 1989, White has led one of the region’s most progressive organizations. The company takes on projects in Detroit, but has left its construction fingerprints on Saginaw, Flint, Battle Creek and many suburban cities. In recognition of its status, Black Enterprise magazine continues to include White Construction on the publication’s list of Top 100 Black Businesses in America.

• I s employee recruitment and retention a top priority?

With a specialization in pre-construction services, construction management, general contracting, and design build, White Construction stays true to its motto: “Constructing your vision…since 1989.”

•W hich health benefits are most important to your employees? (If you don’t know, ask them!) •W ho are you competing for when it comes to employee recruitment and retention and what are they offering? •W ould your company benefit from a wellness program? •H ow many of your employees have or are likely to develop chronic health problems? Whatever your answers, there are two things we all know to keep in mind. First, when it comes to health plans, you have plenty of choices. And second, when it comes to benefits, your employees also would appreciate more options. Employers can choose from a wide variety of health benefits products. Some PPO and HMO plans have cost-sharing features to keep premiums affordable; others focus on personal accountability or reward employees for living healthy. Some experts recommend providing employees with at least two or three plan options. In recent years, consumer-directed, high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), which reward employees for spending health care dollars wisely, have become a popular choice. More than half of U.S. employers that offer health benefits offer a HDHP. Given the diversity of today’s workforce, your employees are likely to have different health coverage needs, depending in part on their ages, health conditions and marital or economic status.  As Scott Chouinard, the CFO of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City remarks in a video on predictablehealthcosts.com, “Some of the challenges we’ve been grappling with the last few years are costs, which are No. 1, but also giving our employees some flexibility.” Yet while flexibility is desired for benefits, predictability is employers’ top concern when it comes to controlling costs. A relatively new coverage option, defined contribution plans, can give your business the best of both worlds. According to the 2012 Employer Health Plan Study by J.D. Power and Associates, 47% of employers say they “definitely will” or “probably will” switch to defined contribution health care. Rising benefit costs is a challenge for all companies. GlidePath, a new solution from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, offers your midsize company an innovative way to manage spending and risk. It can transform the way you finance your company’s health insurance coverage. With GlidePath’s defined-contribution solution, you can determine your company’s health benefit budget and simplify the administrative work that goes along with offering health benefits. Jeff Rubleski serves as director of sales strategy for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and is a certified Healthcare Reform specialist. He serves as the GlidePath™ go-to-market lead in implementing this defined contribution solution for active and retired members.

“For me, it’s always about working much harder than my counterparts and also trying to incorporate some smarts as I get better,” said White. “One of the major keys to my success is that I’m strictly organized in everything that I do, both in my professional life, as well as in my personal life. I feel that I do that a little better than most people in my industry.”

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White Construction’s list of projects is long and impressive. A partial listing of metro Detroit projects includes Campus Martius Park, the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center’s 13th Floor Auditorium, Comerica Park, Detroit Port Authority, Detroit Lions Training Facility, Detroit Zoo, MGM Grand Casino, Youthville, Northwest Airlines Midfield Terminal, Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, and the new Cooley and Mumford high schools, as well as several construction ventures at Wayne State University, including the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. Looking to the future, White and his company are preparing to tackle the new M-1 Rail project that will put light-rail service on Woodward Avenue. It will run from downtown to the Midtown area of the city. White Construction, which will serve as a main subcontractor to the managing construction company of Stacy and Witbeck, will build approximately 21 station stops along the Woodward corridor. “I’m really excited about the M-1 Rail project,” said White. “It’s going reignite Detroit’s progress and help the city move into the future. It’s also going to ignite businesses along the Woodward corridor. It’s been a long time coming, but I’m excited for the city of Detroit and for White Construction.” White said, hopefully, the M-1 Rail groundbreaking will begin soon, and that the entire project should be completed in the spring of 2015. As with all projects, White Construction, according to White, will give its very best to meet and exceed all expectations of the M-1 Rail project. giving his very best in everything was how he was raised. Born in Detroit, White, his brother and two sisters were raised by a single mother on the city’s west side where the children learned the value of hard work and the discipline needed to reach their goals in life. He fondly recalled how his grandmother, Rosa Smith, played a key role in shaping his young life. “She was a great inspiration to me as an adolescent,” White recalled. “She would make breakfast every morning before I went to school, tell me about her life in the South when she was growing up, and really encourage me to get the best education possible. My grandmother See WHITE

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From top, William J. Beckham Academy and interior view. U of M Science Building in Dearborn, MI. with classroom (left). Samuel C. Mumford High School (bottom row).

Three companies to invest $86 million, add 600 jobs in Michigan The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development Program incentives to three companies planning expansions in the state. The projects are expected to generate nearly $86 million in investments and add 600 new jobs in Michigan. “Michigan is an increasingly attractive destination for new business investments that are creating new jobs across the state,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. “These three projects add to the momentum of our efforts to revitalize our state and bring new jobs to our communities. Our improved business climate is gaining notice by business leaders and these new investments and new jobs are the benefits of the reforms we put in place.” The projects approved are: • Detroit Diesel Corporation, a

ing in a $250,000 Michigan Business Development Program incentive. Michigan was chosen over a sister facility in Mexico. Redford Township has offered a 12-year property tax abatement valued at $6.6 million.

Gov. Rick Snyder member of the Daimler group, is a leading manufacturer of heavy duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market headquartered in Detroit. DDC plans to expand manufacturing and assembly capacity at its current facility in Redford Township to include production of the new asymmetric turbocharger as well as truck transmission assembly. The company plans to invest up to $77.2 million and create 50 new jobs, result-

• GKN Driveline North America is a subsidiary of GKN plc, an automotive supplier headquartered in England. The company plans to expand its existing automotive engineering and testing services operations in the City of Auburn Hills, investing $5.1 million and creating 50 new jobs. As a result, the company is being awarded a $1 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive in the form of a performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen over competing sites, including North Carolina. The City of Auburn Hills has offered a property tax abatement. • Teleperformance USA, based in Utah, is a leading provid-

er of customer contact solutions. The company plans to open a new inbound customer care center to support one of the nation’s leading telecommunications companies in Cascade Charter Township. The company plans to invest nearly $3.8 million and create up to 500 new jobs, resulting in a $600,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Texas, Florida, Utah, Ohio, Louisiana and New York. The Right Place, Inc., the West Michigan non-profit economic development organization, has offered staff time and resources in support of the project. “Today’s projects all mean more jobs and greater economic opportunities for people across Michigan,” said MEDC president and CEO Michael A. Finney. “We have greatly improved Michigan’s See JOBS page C-2

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was definitely a big, big inspiration and was an instrumental part of the success that I’ve enjoyed professionally.” Propelled by his grandmother’s constant words of encouragement and inspiration, White graduated from Chadsey High School and entered Lawrence Technological University, where in 1980, he earned a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering. He graduated cum laude. Subsequently, he began working for a well-known construction management firm in the area where he honed his skills for nine years. In 1989, he stepped out on faith when he started White Construction. White credits the late Mayor Coleman A. Young and his administration, as well as other administrations for the support given to help Black-owned businesses, such as his, in Detroit. White notes that many Black-owned firms were able “to grow and flourish” with the support received from the city and community.” To give back to the city that has given him so much, White makes time to talk with young African-American boys and young men in Detroit Public Schools about making good life and career choices. “I love to offer myself as an example,” said White, the father of three grown children and grandfather of two grandchildren. “I came

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business climate and infrastructure, creating new paths to business growth, and these changes are showing strong results.” The Michigan Business Development Program provides grants, loans and other economic assistance to qualified businesses that make investments or create jobs in Michigan, with preference given to businesses that need additional assistance for deal-closing and for second stage gap financing.

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Awards Eastern Michigan University chooses Dara Munson, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, for special honor

M-1 Rail rendering. from a single-parent home and through the Detroit Public Schools. I lived in Detroit’s inner city, just like many of the young men I talk to. I offer them an alternative to just pursuing sports and rapping. I suggest to them that when they make education a priority, they will do well. I tell them that they can become an engineer, attorney, doctor, or whatever they want if they work hard and stay disciplined.”

hope that this process is completed expeditiously so that the city of Detroit can begin its renewal process. There’s going to be some pain, but hopefully it won’t last very long.”

Dara Munson, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, has been honored as the Eastern Michigan University Black Alumni Association, 2013 Distinguished Alumna of the Year, an accolade bestowed on alumni who have demonstrated leadership and civic excellence through their professional and community involvement. Recently appointed to the Eastern Michigan University Board Foundation Board of Trustees, Munsun is a seasoned nonprofit executive whose career has focused on the needs of at-risk children. She is passionate about serving youth and lives her passion through her professional endeavors and civic projects. She has been a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2005. She is a past member of the State of Michigan Board of Social Work and served on the Board of Directors for Alternative for Girls. Other civic memberships include the Michigan Women’s Foundation,

Whatever the future brings to Detroit, it’s a safe bet that White Construction will prosper, as White guides the company with the same optimism and confidence that he displayed 24 years ago, when he and his compaLike many Detroit ny stepped into uncharted business owners, White waters as a new organizais keeping an eyes on tion. the series of events that “We have an outstandare impacting the city, ing track record in Detroit inclusive of its bankrupt- and throughout the Southcy status. “I’m not sure east region,” he said. “We about the full impact the feel there will be opportubankruptcy will have as this is virgin ground for nities for us to continue a large American city,” to do business in the city. said White. “I think some We stand ready!” city-funded projects or partly city-funded projects may be stalled or, maybe not started at all until this bankruptcy has run its course. I can only Communicating Arts Credit Union (CACU) recently appointed Annette Watts to the position of From page C-1 vice president of Human Resources For more on the MEDC and Branching. and its initiatives, visit MichiganAdvantage.org. People On The

Dale Kirk, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit Board chairman. “We are proud of the hard work and dedication she displays and congratulate her on this tremendous honor from EMU.”

Dara Munson The Hospice of Michigan, S.E. Michigan Regional Advisory Board and the Open Arms Grieving Children’s Program. In 2010 she was recognized by the Michigan Chronicle as a Woman of Excellence and was a recipient of the 2010 Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association Achievement Award, “Dara continues to embody the definition of true leadership and provokes positive change in the lives of youth in metropolitan Detroit,” said

Each year the members of the EMU Black Alumni Association nominate and vote for a Distinguished Alumna/nus to be recognized and honored. Munson received her Distinguished Alumna Award at the 4th Annual Evening of Elegance, hosted by the Southeast Michigan Coalition of Alumni Associations (SEMCAA), the foremost event of the 2013 Black Alumni Weekend in Detroit, on July 26. The collaborative ef­ fort of the alumni associations from Eastern Michigan University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University will offer a host of engaging, reminiscent, and exciting activities and events for African-American alumni from SEMCAA universities.

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With over 20 years of experience in the human resource industry, her responsibilities with CACU include oversight of its HR functional activities, including hiring, employee benefits, diversity recruitment, performance management and employee relations. In addition, Watts has overall responsibility for branch operations, where the goal is to deliver efficient, professional, high quality financial services to credit union members. Prior to Communicating Arts Credit Union, Watts worked for

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Unique state-city agreement, partnership opens up new Detroit Detention Center Gov. Rick Snyder, Mayor Dave Bing, and city and state law enforcement and criminal justice officials have opened a new central detention center created through a unique collaboration aimed at enhancing public safety for the citizens of Detroit. Creation of the Detroit Detention Center (DDC) on the grounds of the former Mound Correctional Facility will allow for the closure of five city lockups operated by the Detroit Police Department (DPD) and will free up 40 to 50 police officers for street patrols. The DDC at Mound Road and E. Davison in Detroit will be operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections under an interagency agreement with the city of Detroit. The collaborative effort will establish one central lockup within the city of Detroit, decreasing transportation costs and increasing efficiency for

processing arrestees and conducting court arraignments. It will serve as an initial detention center for anyone arrested in the city and will house up to 200 detainees. Some minor renovations to the former Mound Correctional Facility have been completed and the DDC will begin accepting arrestees later today, Aug. 1, 2013.

allow Detroit police officers currently assigned to the lockups to return to neighborhood patrols,” Bing said. “In addition, this new arrangement will improve the conditions for police detainees, which is an important aspect of DPD’s restructuring plan and could have a favorable impact on the city’s consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.”

“This unique and innovative partnership will enhance public safety and create a more efficient criminal justice system in Detroit,” the governor said. “Safe communities are essential to economic recovery and this exceptional city and state collaboration will help drive the continued turnaround of our largest city, which is critical to making Michigan great again.”

“We are excited to be a part of this very special joint venture that will maximize government resources to create a safer Detroit,” said MDOC Director Daniel H. Heyns. “This relationship will provide improved services to the citizens of Detroit by allowing both of our agencies to do what we do best and returning additional police officers to neighborhood patrols.”

“This partnership agreement between the city and the state is a significant one that will

The state previously closed the Mound Correctional Facility in January 2012.

Michigan based Atlas Oil expands presence in Southeast U.S. Atlas Oil Company has expanded its presence in the Southeast with additional offices and trucking assets in Orlando, Florida, Charlotte, N. Carolina and Greensboro, N. Carolina. The expansion is a natural outgrowth of increasing commercial business demand for fuel in the Southeast. “As the nation’s economy continues to expand, demand for fuel particularly in the Southeast has grown,” said Sam Simon, CEO and owner of Atlas Oil Company. “We have been a provider of bulk fuel in the Southeast for many years through contractual relationships and in supporting post-tropical storm efforts. Now it makes sense to have local offices and dedicated fleets in these areas.” All three offices offer full service fueling capabilities for gas, diesel, on-road and off-road fuels as well as fleet fueling and emergency fueling. Our service is backed by a 24/7/365 logistics and operations team and each office also has a dedicated sales team. In addition, we offer SMARTLogix state-of-the-art technolo-

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The Orlando office is located at 10850 Cosmonaut Blvd and the coverage area is from Tampa through Sanford along the I4 corridor. The N. Carolina offices are located at 6035 Old Mount Holly Rd. in Charlotte, N. Carolina and in Greensboro, N. Carolina at 505 Chimney Rock Rd. The reach in the Carolina’s includes all areas from Columbia, S. Carolina to Raleigh Durham.

Atlas is a premier national fuel supply and distribution company. With 24/7/365 operations, Atlas meets the fuel and service needs of businesses, municipalities and government agencies in 26 states. Atlas launched its Earth Market brand of convenience stores in the Chicago market in 2013 and also supplies fuel to nearly 400 gasoline convenience stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Atlas Oil Transloading and Logistics is responsible for the logistics and transportation of crude oil throughout the State of Texas.

“Atlas has built its reputation on exceptional service for more than a quarter century,” said Simon. “We are pleased to offer our services to the Southeast and we look for

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Don Butler, vice president of GM’s Cadillac brand, announces retirement Under Butler’s tenure, the Carol H. Williams Advertising agency returned to GM following a purge by the automaker’s former executives of all African-American ad agency assignments.

Don Butler In an unexpected development, Don Butler, vice president of Global Cadillac Strategic Development, has announced that he is retiring from his post at General Motors.

Butler had just been promoted to the post in April from Cadillac’s U.S. vice president of marketing. During his tenure, the GM luxury brand saw some of its greatest growth in sales in years.

Butler’s departure creates a void for the brand with Black consumers, as he had become the African-American face for the Cadillac line. At the recent American Black Film Festival, Cadillac sponsored a conversation with Butler, filmmaker Spike Lee and ABFF founder Jeff Friday. Butler recounted to the audience how African-Americans saved Cadillac during the Great Depression. “During the Depression in the 1930s the economy was � in really bad shape. They had actually considered shutting down the brand. There was a service engineer —

he was German — an he asked to make a presentation before the GM Board of directors. He said, ‘I have an idea on how I think we can save Cadillac.’ “What (the service director/engineer) had noticed was that Black men were bringing in their Cadillacs. Now, normally, he thought that Black men were bringing in (White) owners’ Cadillacs. But, no, they owned these vehicles and they were brining them in for service. “He was confused because at the time, unfortunately, GM was not selling Cadillacs to Black Americans. It was forbidden to sell a Cadillac to African- Americans walking into the showrooms. “What he detected was that African-Americans, who had accumulate the means, were hiring White

men to go buy Cadillacs for them.

“I invite you to “Google this, to look it up. What he essentially said is that we (GM) need to begin to market directly to African-Americans and tell them that we are open for business for Cadillacs. “So, in a sense, that was the first diversity marketing, if you want to look at it that way. “Black Americans helped keep Cadillac alive. We absolutely did. And so that has a special sense, special meaning for me. The roots of that connection are very, very deep” Butler’s history with GM is distinguished by a number of accomplishments. He served as vice president, Planning and Busi-

ness Development, from 2001 to 2005, when he established alliances with key business partners such as Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm, led the creation and development of new services such as Turn-by-Turn Navigation and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, and developed the strategy that led to GM adopting OnStar as standard equipment in North American vehicles. In 2005, Butler was appointed chairman and managing director, General Motors Egypt, where he led the achievement of all time sales records in that country. Butler returned to the U.S. in 2007 where he was named executive director, Chevrolet Truck Marketing, guiding the Chevrolet truck brands through a critical time of restructuring in the U.S. market.

Register for fall entrepreneurial start-up training session Michigan Shifting Gears, an intensive career transition initiative sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, kicks off a new threem o n t h session on Tu e s d a y , September 24. Registration for Michael the Fall Finney 2013 session is open now through Friday, September 13. “Michigan’s economy is growing, with small businesses and entrepreneurs leading the way,” said Michael Finney, president and CEO of the MEDC. “At the same time, many talented Michiganders are looking for new career opportunities. Michigan Shifting Gears provides participants with a roadmap to their next great job, and startup companies with the skilled workers they need to continue to grow.” The program is designed to help experienced professionals, re­­turning veterans, stayat-home parents and others facing a career crossroads fine-tune their skills to fit the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups. Launched in 2009 by Ann Arbor SPARK and Sensei Change Associates, Michigan Shifting Gears is a unique opportunity for seasoned professionals and other transitioning job seekers to learn how to put their talent and experience to work in an entrepreneurial environment.

the program. Sixty-one percent of graduates land positions within six months, and 82 percent find work within nine or more months. For more information, contact a Michigan Shifting Gears program manager at TalentTeam@ michigan.org. “Michigan is blessed with a talented workforce possessing skills and expertise we can’t afford to lose,” said Amy Cell, senior vice president. Talent Enhancement, MEDC. complete the informational overview and Q&A session, and register no later than Friday, September 13. IMPORTANT DATES: Early-Bird registration

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Reflections By Steve Holsey

When Prince was raunchy Prince is one of the most extraordinarily talented music artists in the history of show business, and I respect him for his ongoing popularity, and for toning down sexual content due to his religious beliefs (and maturity). However, I am among those whose preference is for Prince from 1979 to 1986, when he was daring, groundPrince (1983) breaking and mysterious. Yes, he went too far at times, but I still love those exciting songs, some of which I’m sure God wasn’t thrilled about. My favorites include “Dirty Mind,” “If I Was Your Girlfriend,” “Controversy,” “Darling Nikki,” “Private Joy,” “Sexuality,” “Let’s Pretend We’re Married,” “Delirious,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Head,” “International Lover,” “Sister,” “Jack U Off” and “Temptation.”

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Being under that church’s heavy-handed influence — and I would never let anything like that happen again! — I actually destroyed all of my Prince albums with a hammer! Then, about a year later, still in the church, I repurchased them!

here are plenty of euphemisms about age, including “You’re only as old as you feel,” “Life begins at 40,” “Age ain’t nothin’ but a number” and “50 is the new 40,” among others.

And I wasn’t the only Prince fan in the congregation!

And then there is the one from the cynics: “You’re only as old as you are.”

In any event, time moves on.

Sometimes entertainers reach one of those “landmark” ages and it comes as a surprise because they became famous long before, and that younger image is so planted in the public’s mind. Let’s start with Tempestt Bledsoe.

Tyra Banks Diahann Carroll

No matter what she does in her career, most people will still think of her as Vanessa Huxtable, one of the Cosby kids on “The Cosby Show,” a television ratings sensation from 1984 to 1992.

Denzel Washington

THE LEGENDARY Diahann Carroll and megastar Denzel Washington will light up Broadway next year when they co-star in a revival of “A Raisin in the Sun.” Carroll hasn’t been on the Broadway stage in three decades.

Mos Def, one of the most talented in the genre and also an outstanding actor, will be celebrating his 40th birthday on Dec. 11.

Toni Braxton will be heading back to the studio very soon to record her eighth album, produced by none other than Kenneth (Babyface) Edmonds.

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She, too, will be 40 in December.

But Tyra Banks ranks higher than her contemporaries because she has also conquered television via “America’s Next Top Model” and “The Tyra Banks Show,” both highly rated.

Mario Lopez

THE CAREER of actor and television host Mario Lopez, who turns 40 on Oct. 10, has been one long success story.

Wynton Marsalis acknowledged that he and his brother, Branford Marsalis, from the first family of jazz, are not close like they used to be. “You have your past in common, but do not share the present,” said Wynton, “and that’s okay.”

He first came to the public’s attention in 1989 as a child actor in the popular sitcom “Save By The Bell.” Currently he is cohost of the entertainment news program “Extra” and hosts several other shows as well.

AT THE recent Macy’s Music Festival in Cincinnati, R. Kelly went on stage an hour and a half late and offered the audience no explanation and no apology.

Mos Def

They were tired and it’s understandable why so many walked out on R. R. Kelly Kelly, and why many were chanting something not very nice before he finally came out.

As an adult actor he was particularly effective in the made-for-television movie “The Greg Louganis Story.”

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Vinyl record sales have been rising steadily since 2007. They quadrupled and then some. I like Arsenio Hall’s philosophy: “Don’t compete. Find out what is uniquely yours.” And hopefully he will be successful when “The Arsenio Hall Show” debuts on Sept. 9. His first show (1989-1994) went from being super hot to not largely because it became too “hip-hopish,” thus losing a valuable segment of the viewing audience. Let’s assume he

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Banks has graced the covers of top fashion magazines such as Vogue and Elle, walked the runways for a myriad of top designers, and has been featured in the advertising campaigns of such greats of the fashion world as Chanel, Ralph Laren and Yves Saint Laurent.

He is added to a long list of entertainers who went the bankruptcy route, including M.C. Hammer, Sinbad, Willie Nelson, Burt Reynolds, DMX Gary Coleman, Toni Braxton, Kim Basinger, Sherman Hemsley, Dionne Warwick and Mike Tyson.

It was 1 a.m. by this time and the people had been there all day and all night, entertained by Morris Day & the Time, Kem, Fantasia and Leela James — and enduring those excruciatingly long waits between acts.

His real name, by the way, is Dante Smith. When you hear the word “supermodel,” certain names are among those that immediately come to mind, such as Naomi Campbell, Iman and, of course, Tyra Banks.

HARD-CORE rapper DMX, who is almost as famous for his brushes with the law and his incarcerations as he is for his music, filed for bankruptcy.

In most cases it’s hard to imagine how it could have gotten to that point.

Well, on Aug. 1, Bledsoe turned 40.

WHEN RAP music first emerged in 1983 by way of a trio from Queens, New York, called Run-DMC, is was clearly a very young person’s game. But today rappers in their forties and even fifties is fairly common.

It is interesting that Washington will be portraying Walter Lee Younger, the role originated on Broadway by Washington’s hero, Sidney Poitier.

Right now my favorite song is “Fool For You” by Cee Lo Green, featuring a guest appearance by Philip Bailey.

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Breakfast is essential no matter your age

Seventh annual Belle Isle Conservatory benefit to be held Thursday, September 5 Everyone knows it’s important to make sure children have breakfast before school, but college students and busy parents also need a dose of morning nutrition. Breakfast, which refers to “breaking the fast,” is the first meal of the day, usually consumed when the body has gone about eight to ten hours without food. Eating breakfast is often associated with a higher nutrient intake and being a smart way to start the day.

Proceeds from The 7th Annual Belle Isle Conservatory Benefit will help the Belle Isle Conservancy restore the Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain, which was designed by Marshall Fredericks and dedicated in 1937, and the Children’s Temperance Fountain, which was dedicated in 1910. The event will be held on Thursday, September 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m., on the grounds of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle. Both historic bronze fountains are located on the grounds of the Conservatory. Party guests will enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails, with a focus on Michigan brews and spirits, A special tasting garden will serve samples from local craft breweries Jolly Pumpkin and North Peak as well as signature craft cocktails courtesy of Civilized Spirits. An art exhibit will feature works from Detroit area artists for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the restoration of the fountains. The Conservatory and its grounds will be open for guests to enjoy and tour, in-

cluding one acre of tropical trees, ferns, cacti, blooming plants and orchids, and stroll its surrounding perennial and lily pond gardens. “In only its seventh year, the Belle Isle Conservatory Benefit has become a favorite party for many and a successful fundraiser for one of Detroit’s most beloved landmarks,” said benefit co-chair Carol Gove of the City of Grosse Pointe. “Over the years, we have been able to raise significant funds that have allowed us to restore many wonderful features at the Conservatory and this year is no different. The restoration of these two beautiful bronze sculptures will bring joy to visitors for years to come.” Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by sending a check payable to the Belle Isle Conservancy, 8109 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214. The Belle Isle Conservatory Benefit co-chairs are Carol Gove of the City of Grosse Pointe, Sarah Ollison of Grosse Pointe Park and Janice Ellison of Detroit.

New hit gospel play ‘Idol’ takes center stage this fall

When it comes to college students and parents, far too many admit to being a breakfast skipper. Thirty-one million adults skip breakfast, according to a recent National Eating Trends survey. And millennials, aged 18-34, are the largest population of breakfast skippers. Today, with schedules busier than ever, it’s easy to simply focus on getting the day started. “Whether you’re in college or chasing after school-age kids, it’s easy to forgo breakfast to stay on schedule,” said Betsy Frost, manager at General Mills. “The tradeoff hits

mid-morning with what people are calling “the hangries” — the feeling of being hungry and angry or irritable.” With this in mind, Frost and her colleagues at General Mills recently unveiled BFAST, a new breakfast shake containing the nutrition of a bowl of cereal and milk. It has eight grams of protein, eight grams of whole grain (48 grams recommended daily) and three grams of fiber, and comes in chocolate, vanilla and berry flavors. More information is available at www.bfastshake.com. Indeed, more on-thego parents and college students are opting for easy options they can consume on their way to work or class, or while getting ready to race out the door, say food industry experts. “A drinkable breakfast shake that doesn’t need refrigeration fits into life no matter what you’ve got on your plate for the day. It’s perfect for busy breakfast skippers,” said Frost, who is reaching out to young breakfast skippers via Twitter and Instagram.

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Janaya Black, the writ­ er and director who brought us the movie “Till Death...Do Us Part” and the stage play “The Breaking Point,” on September 7 will debut her new highly anticipated gospel stage play, “Idol,” at the Paul Robeson Theater.

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As he struggles with his love for the Lord and his overwhelming desire for fame, Rico finds himself caught up in a war between good and evil as his spiritual obligation and earthly desires battle

“This play is a very real look at some of the things that go on behind closed doors in the entertainment industry,” said Black. “It is our hope that people will not only be entertained, but that they will also walk away with an understanding that eve­ rything that glitters isn’t gold.” Known for her riveting plots and gripping writ-

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With the voice of an angel, and the drive to go all the way to the top, Rico Williams knows that he is destined for fame, but as the son in a devout Christian family, he knows that he will never get there without a fight.

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CHENE PARK: Three Dog Night, Howling Diablos, Mike Leslie Band, Aug. 8; Ramsey Lewis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aug. 14; Cheech and Chong, War, Aug. 16; Toni Braxton, K’Jon, Aug. 17; Sergio Mendes, Najee, Aug. 21; Keyshia Cole, K’Michelle, Aug. 24; Michael McDonald, Toto, Aug. 25, Nas, DMX, Aug. 30-31. For tickets, call the Chene Park box office at 313.393.7128 or visit www.cheneparkdetroit. com. Tickets are also sold at Ticketmaster locations.

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KID ROCK, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Aug. 9-19. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000. LIL WAYNE, Joe Louis Arena, Aug. 9. Tickets at Joe Louis box office and Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 800.745.3000.

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DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL, downtown Detroit from Hart Plaza to Campus Martius, Aug 30-Sept. 2. Free. Artists include Ahmad Jamal, Marcus Belgrave, Kimmie Horne, McCoy Tyner, Gene Dunlap, Joshua Redman, Geri Allen and Delfeayo Marsalis. For more information, visit detroitjazzfest. Delfeayo Marsalis Geri Allen com. D.L. HUGHLEY, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Jan. 23. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. HERBIE HANCOCK, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Oct. 10. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. INDIA.ARIE, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Nov. 17. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To

“OLDIES AND MORE” BYOB parties for older adults, St. George Cathedral Cultural Center, 18405 W. Nine Mile Road, Friday, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22. On Friday, Oct. 25, there will also be a birthday celebration for Bobby Green and Charles Norton. Call Bobby Green at 313.530.2933 for more information.

DIANA ROSS, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Aug. 25. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. MITCH RYDER, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Aug. 15. For ticket information visit royaloakmusictheatre.com. WAYANS BROTHERS, Sound Board at Motor City Casino, Sept. 26. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

Metal’s forbidden (hidden) fruit

By Benji Currie CHRONICLE INTERN

“That’s White people’s music” or “Turn that off, it’s the devil’s music.” Those are two of the arguments that people commonly make in the Black community regarding heavy metal music.

OPINION But contrary to what these people think, it is an outlet for people of every nationality. It is music with lyrics that deal with love, hate, religion and much more that can help people cope with their real life situations, such as the effects of being lonely and having someone to help pull you from depression.

Hard rock, or heavy metal, has been around for more than four decades. It’s not only the aggression of the music that makes people uncomfortable, it’s also the fans themselves. But whether people like it or not, we “metal heads” are going to be around — and some of us are African-American. Hardcore, or “punk,” came before heavy metal. Early hardcore bands produced music in the late ’70s that was unlike anything else that was playing at the time. From 1976 through 1980, punk rose from the underground. It was a way for hardcore kids to substitute something for music they didn’t like or understand, such as

Look who's 40 Faith Evans has been a successful recording artist since 1995, and has been in the upper levels of the national charts with such hits as “You Used to Love Me,” “Soon As I Get Home” and “Never Gonna Let You Go.” She has also been a part of numerous collaborations. Evans hit “the big 4-0” in June. BORIS KODJOE became a star — and a heartthrob — when he was a regular on the popular Showtime series “Soul Food.” Although he is a very talented actor (his films include “The Gospel,” “Love & Basketball,” “Brown Sugar” and “Madea’s Family Reunion”), Kodjoe’s looks have regularly been focused on. In 2002, for example, he was cited by People magazine as one of “The 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.” Kodjoe reached age 40 on March 8. Savion Glover — 40 in November — is one of

the greatest in the history of dance, and with a style that is completely original. He learned from some of the greats, including Gregory Hines, and developed from there. Glover was just a child in 1985 when he enchanted Broadway audiences in “The Tap Dance Kid.” Later he was featured in three additional Broadway shows, “Black and Blue” (1989), “Jelly’s Last Jam” (1992) and “Bring In ’Da Noise, Bring In ’Da Funk” (1996). MAXWELL (real name: Gerald Maxwell Rivera), singer, songwriter, producer, musician, has always been somewhat of an enigma, which enhances his popularity. And not many recording artists would have the courage to take an eightyear hiatus. He took the time off to just live life outside of show business. Maxwell’s albums include “Urban Hang Suite,” “Embrya,” “Now” and “BLACKsummer’s night.”

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BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW…that at one point Evelyn “Champagne” King dropped the “Champagne” but not long after put it back because, as she explained, “Some people thought it was a different singer.”

Harlem” (Ben E. King), “Mr. Big Stuff” (Jean Knight), “I’ve Got Love on My Mind” (Natalie Cole), “Rock With You” (Michael Jackson), “Serpentine Fire” (Earth, Wind & Fire), “It’s All Right” (the Impressions), “Give It To Me Baby” (Rick James), “Distant Lover” (Marvin Gaye).

MEMORIES: “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” (the S.O.S. Band), “Are You That Somebody?” (Aaliyah), “Spanish

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disco and rap. Metal developed in the mid-1980s, during a time when non-hardcore kids and metal heads came together, joining the hardcore music scene, but they were very different. Hardcore kids were more rooted in structure, as opposed to the metal kids who didn’t have those same roots. However, as time progressed the relationship improved. More music began being made, with a number of sub-genres, giving fans a variety to choose from. I love metal and will listen to any genre that sounds good. I say just have fun and enjoy the music. Rock on and long live metal!

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From page D-1 He turned 40 in May. No book about comedy would be complete without the inclusion of Dave Chappelle: funny, creative, often irreverent, and will become a member of “the 40 club” as of Aug. 24. After doing a substantial amount of stand-up comedy, TV and film work, Chappelle landed his own sketch comedy show for Comedy Central titled “Chappelle’s Show.” It was then that he became a major star. Among other things, the show tackled pop culture, racial stereotypes and politics. His Rick James parody is unforgettable. Others who turned 40 this year or will soon are actor Omar Epps, rap star Twista, singer Wanya Morris (of Boyz II Men), rapper Nas, singer-television personality Nick Lachey, actor Rockmond Dunbar, producer-rapper-singer Pharrell Williams and hip-hop star Akon.

From page D-1 Carl Jones, Lois Reeves, Randy Turnbough, Joseph French, Cynthia French, Alexis Williams and Earline Franklin. WORDS OF THE WEEK, from an anonymous source: “Stupid people do stupid things, but if they knew better they would do better.” Let the music play! Steve Holsey can be reached at Svh517@aol. com and PO Box 02843, Detroit, MI 48202.

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Emerance Washington, age 93, of Detroit, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born in Kewanee, Illinois, on December 29, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Olivia Estelle Adams. She graduated with honors from Kewanee High School, Kewanee, Illinois, and attended Wayne State University and Mercy College. She was a lifelong learner and enjoyed taking educational, art and speaking courses that advanced her many interests and skills. From the age of ten into adulthood, Emerance won many prizes for her talent and artistic abilities. She excelled in school from elementary to college, receiving many awards and honors throughout her school and work careers. She was also an expert skeet shooter with memberships in several gun clubs, winning over 40 trophies. She found her true calling in life in her advocacy work with special education parents in the Detroit Public Schools. For over 20 years she was the chairperson of the district’s CityWide Special Education Parent Advisory Committee and one of the originators of the city-wide Special Connection Conference which annually brought together special education parents, students, teachers and administrators, including speakers and participants from the Wayne County Regional Service Agency and the Michigan Department of Education. She was loved and respected for her outstanding leadership and communication skills and her gift for bringing people together to work as partners on behalf of special education students and parents. Emerance Washington leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Etta Adams, of Arizona, and Thelma Reid, of Englewood, California; nephews, Kermit Adams (Toni), Trond Adams (Jerlean), Harold Adams (Carolyn), DeVon Washington, Michael Steven (Elga) and Krist Adams; nieces, Cordelia Adams Davis, Tanya Holland, Dawn Renie Barksdale and Toni Turner (Bishop Lorenzo Turner); great-niece, Tronda Adams; great-nephew, Dr. Coethe Adams, M.D. of Rock Island, Illinois; and stepchildren, Thomas Washington (Brenda) and Joyce Washington. A brother, Harold Adams, preceded her in death. Special thanks to dear friends of Emerance who were her angels during her later years who helped to ease her transition:, Dr. Ingrid Draper, Dr. Noelle Clark, Gina Norris, Wanda Hughley and Rose Grier and most of all, her great-nephew, Dr. Coethe Adams, M.D., who gave her the loving care that enabled her to have such a peaceful transition. Family hour will be at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, with a memorial service to be held at 5 p.m. at Plymouth United Church of Christ, 600 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, Rev. Nicolas Hood lll, pastor.

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Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Adult Well-Being Services (AWBS) is a CARF accredited non-profit agency. Operating in twenty-four Michigan counties, AWBS promotes the health, well-being and independence of adults through Advocacy, Developmental Disability Services, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Healthy Aging, Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Senior Housing.

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Verlander extends win streak, Peralta’s career with Tigers draws to a close

By Nick Hopson

Well, it truly seemed like Christmas in July for Tigers fans after a blowout victory over the Washington Nationals. The sellout crown on hand for the promotional Christmas in July event were gifted a 10-1 victory over the Nationals. The game was the second straight start for Verlander where he was trying to extend a four game win streak. Fortunately for the Tigers, this game was more successful than the loss against the White Sox. Verlander struggled early, walking two and throwing a wild pitch in the first. Despite his control problems, he was able to get the win and make it through six innings while giving up a lone run. The offense without Miguel Cabrera didn’t seem to miss a beat. Victor Martinez added three hits bringing his average up to .274. The other story was Tori Hunter’s near cycle. He was thrown out at second after running past the base, only to be sent back as Alex Avila was held up at third. In addition to signaling the sweep of the Nationals, Wednesday was the last game featuring Jhonny Peralta in a Tigers uniform. The Biogenesis suspension ended his season as reports indicated he received a 50 game suspension and will not appeal. Peralta is a free agent following this season. The Tigers will now rely on Jose Iglesias who was recently acquired from the Boston Red Sox. He will be thrown into the starting lineup following Peralta’s inevitable suspension.

A lot of Tiger fans are also currently mourning the loss of Avisail Garcia. Nicknamed “Mini Cabrera,” Garcia became associated with one of the greatest hitters in the game. Yes, he does have a striking resemblance to him but these comparisons cause people to overvalue Garcia. Garcia was batting .241 in limited play while Iglesias batted .330 with over one hundred more at bats. It is important to note that Iglesias is an excellent fielder. Peralta fielded everything that came to him but he lacked the Gold Glove range that Iglesias showcases. The Tigers now have a solid defensive shortstop for many years to come and currently that is more important than a prospect outfielder. When it comes to trades, it is not a good idea to overreact initially. Trades have to be evaluated over time. I seem to remember certain Tiger fans upset the organization gave up two young “stars” for Miguel Cabrera. Looking back on that deal, it seems as though the Tigers robbed the Marlins blind. It’s hard to believe now that the two players that the Tigers gave up for Cabrera were Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller. Neither is still on the Marlins. Miller was pitching out of the Red Sox bullpen but had his season ended by foot surgery. Maybin is now on San Diego but has had an injury plagued career. Hopefully, Iglesias is the missing piece to the World Series formula.

Pistons return to relevancy

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and energetic as it ever was. Love probability: 71% Lucky Numbers: 37, 27, 14, 5, 9, 12 Sagittarius Work and career matters work out well now, particularly where cooperation and teamwork are required. Successful collaboration on a project and successfully reaching agreements on plans and goals are likely to occur now. Love probability: 66% Lucky Numbers: 3, 14, 38, 23, 8, 48

Leo Working energetically with a clear objective in mind, advancing your own professional goals and enlisting others’ support for your projects by acting as a leader, are key issues now. Love probability: 46% Lucky Numbers: 24, 16, 2, 41, 35, 40

Capricorn A change or development in your career occurs at this time. You are likely to take a step that will allow you to do things that are more meaningful to you and appropriate. Love probability: 79% Lucky Numbers: 10, 14, 32, 40, 45, 19

Virgo If you’re in a relationship and your partner’s not keeping up their end of the deal, not participating or sharing in the things you enjoy, you need to say something about it. Love probability: 19% Lucky Numbers: 27, 4, 12, 34, 15, 8 Libra Self-improvement on all levels is something you are certainly not adverse to, and this week could hold an opportunity (that you’ll instantly snap up) to advance yourself in some area. Love probability: 86% Lucky Numbers: 35, 18, 44, 42, 39, 5 Scorpio Allow yourself to indulge in a little irresponsible frolic and you’ll discover you’re spirit is as free

Aquarius Have faith in yourself and those around you. Stability and permanence satisfy a deep emotional need. Envision what you need and it will appear. Love probability: 51% Lucky Numbers: 47, 45, 28, 20, 40, 39 Pisces Your motivations and personal ambitions become more elevated and idealistic now. You are able to see your work in better perspective. Love probability: 66% Lucky Numbers: 45, 35, 29, 13, 47, 48 Aries Direct your restless

mind into new channels. Golfing, model-making, knitting, or study courses will aid in keeping from fretting about insignificant worries. An emotional bond may be formed between yourself and a sibling or neighbor. Love probability: 64% Lucky Numbers: 28, 19, 8, 46, 38, 32 Taurus You feel the desire to make several minor, but significant, adjustments in your work. For example, if you are engaged in a business activity, you may discontinue some advertising, use new sources for various services that you use, assign new tasks to employees, change advertising to appeal to a new market, etc. Love probability: 13% Lucky Numbers: 8, 21, 28, 4, 45, 2 Gemini What is said and what is felt may not at all be the same this week, so watch out for inner contradictions coming from those around you. Putting pen to paper may mean a rewrite down the line, so be careful what you sign. Love probability: 9% Lucky Numbers: 23, 6, 33, 36, 17, 16 Cancer You may like the way you wash dishes or hammer a nail into a wall, but your partner may have other ideas. Be respectful of this fact and don’t let it affect the quality of your own work or your relationship with your partner. Love probability: 55% Lucky Numbers: 5, 46, 20, 29, 27, 1

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However, everything seemed to make sense this week when the Pistons traded for point guard Brandon Jennings. The move was a little surprising seeing as Billups gave the impression that he was going to start at point guard.

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Jennings comes from a Milwaukee team that has struggled over the years. He was burdened with a mediocre supporting cast and was forced to take more shots than necessary. He has only shot over 40% once in his four year career which is somewhat worrisome. He was acquired in a sign and trade for Brandon Knight, Viacheslav Kravtsov and Khris Middleton.

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The Detroit Pistons seem long removed from making six straight Eastern Conference Finals. The team’s success passed along with former owner Bill Davidson. Joe Dumars contributed by making many questionable moves along the way. It was an era that came to end when they traded Chauncey Billups for Allen Iverson. This bad move was compounded with the free agent signings of Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon. The Pistons are still stuck with Villanueva and had to trade a future first round pick to get rid of Gordon. The free agent signings can only be described as desperation at this point. The Pistons have also had a revolving door at coach. They struggled through three of them. Fans watched painfully as Michael Curry, John Kuester and Laurence Frank led their team to losing records. The Pistons made a big push this offseason. They signed big free agent forward Josh Smith to a four year, 54 million dollar deal. The offseason also signaled the return of fan favorite Chauncey Billups. This time, Billups is back in a mentoring role and will likely have a job in the front office when his playing career is done. Other signings included Italian league MVP Luigi Datome. Datome brings the Pistons size and outside shot ability to the small forward position. The Pistons also resigned point guard Will Bynum. Many fans were disgusted with the draft when the Pistons passed on Trey Burke with the 8th pick. Dumars selected Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who was mostly unknown to fans. Common sense would have told you the Pistons would have went with Burke or at least a

The Pistons hired Coach Maurice Cheeks to help mentor their young guards like Brandon Knight. Even though the Pistons ended up trading Knight he should still play a role in the further development of the twenty three year old Jennings. Jennings needs to become a more rounded player on both sides of the court. After a few years of dreadful seasons, the Pistons are getting back to their roots. Along with Billups, the Pistons brought in Rasheed Wallace as an assistant coach. He should have a positive impact on the team’s young big man. Hopefully his impact is just the development of their post moves and not their technical foul tendencies. If nothing else this Pistons team should be fun to watch. The team is built with athletic freaks and all star caliber talent. I would be surprised if the team didn’t make the playoffs this year. The Pistons have effectively rekindled my love for the Pistons. Fans are getting excited again and they should be. Hopefully, these players will find chemistry and shot balance because if they don’t Dumars will be looking for a new job.

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PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT) Fiscal Year 2014 - 2016 Overall Goal for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation at 49 CFR § 26.45 titled, “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs,” the MDOT announces its overall goal for DBE Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-2016. MDOT proposes the adoption of an overall DBE goal of 9.00 percent for FY 2014-2016. The department projects that the recommended overall DBE goal of 9.00 percent for FY 2014-2016 will be met through race-neutral (2.00 percent) and race-conscious (7.00 percent) means. Race-neutral participation occurs when contractors use a DBE firm on a project with no DBE participation requirement. Race-conscious projects have a DBE percentage requirement. This proposed 9.00 percent goal will be reviewed by the Michigan State Transportation Commission at its August 22, 2013, meeting to be held at 9 a.m. at:

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MDOT will again seek public comment on this goal in 2015 and 2016. Comments or requests for information regarding how this goal was established may be submitted until noon on Aug. 23, 2013, to: Nicholas Sundberg Office of Business Development Michigan Department of Transportation 425 W. Ottawa St. P.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 Attn: FY 2014-2016 DBE Goal Fax: 517-335-6859 E-mail: sundbergn@michigan.gov

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