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All Black Everything:

This March, UAW Let’s Help EveryStrike Kid Read and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Triple A Night of Elegance By Governor Gretchen Whitmer Against Detroit Automakers March is Reading Month in Michigan, and GUEST COLUMNIST

it’s one of my favorite times of year. While this By Ebony Curry month bringsJJ extra attention to reading, it’s a SENIOR REPORTER part of everyday life for schools and families that we should celebrate all year-round. It also Late us Thursday night, Sept. reminds how strong literacy skills set kids 14, a historic moment unfolded up for success down the road. This March, I in American labor as want to focus on howrelations we are working hard to the United Auto Workers (UAW) help every child read. union initiated a strike against Literacy is an essential, lifelong skill that Ford, General Motors (GM), and helps kids grow up to be more confident speakStellantis. For the first time, ers, better problem solvers, and skilled workthe union took simultaneous ers. It’s that simple. Unfortunately, American action against all three major Destudents are falling behind, and Michigan is troit-based automakers. The action no exception. Michigan is 44th for 4th grade involves approximately 13,000 reading. This is a serious problem, and our kids UAW members in assembly plants deserve better. across Michigan, Ohio, and MisThat’s why I’ve made literacy one of my top souri, who walked off their jobs By Ebony CurryAs priorities forJJ2026. I’ve saidex-before, when after existing labor contracts SENIOR REPORTER every child reads, pired at 11:59 p.m.Michigan wins. With my literacy plan, “Every Child Reads”, we’re proposShortly before midnight on n biggest a breathtaking celebration ing the investment in literacyofintalent, Mich- determinaSept. 14, GM released a statement andThe the plan unyielding spirit of Black igan’s tion, history. has three parts: early excellence, expressingMichigan disappointment with Chronicle starts,the proven methods, and extramarked support.its 10th Annual the strike action,40despite 40 Under event offering Thursday evening. This year’s what termed anin“unprecedented soirée,it drenched the theme “All Black Everything with economic package” that included Gold Accents,” transcended expectations and essentialhistoric wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence

troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. their city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundoring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the creative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s cle’s Finally Friday, the night was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentof Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making androse selling clothesthe as aranks kid of the United the firm had never hired a Black woman through By Jeremy andAllen I always knew that I wouldStates have aPostal business, but I become super- attorney. The evening sparkled with a golden promise EXECUTIVE as we EDITOR Service to brand name business, celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks never knew it would be Detroit’sintendent DPD Chief James White Says Increased at the Linwood Station. Her She would go on to become the firm’s so my I take a lot of pride the factmother that our business of life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and“She vi- was little sister, and I in always made historyrepas the first African first Black woman partner, building a Police Presence Culled Violence our city’s pride.” sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and myresents adored little sister. As we got older, American teller at the Bank of the Com- practice centered on commercial transacTimothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was we became very close. We shared every- monwealth. tions, real estate, insolvency, and corpoBy Andre Ash theThe landscape of beekeeping and urban farming thing, in De-andDannis Director of Community at instilled I relied Mitchell, on her opinion so much sooner children begin building literacy “Our Engagement parents always in us rate restructuring. Her clients included DIGITAL ANCHOR that haddobeen the lifeblood of towards mending wounds inflicted on troit expressed but stronger also disappointment exemplified thein transformative impact Bartonthat Malow. – and of course, will be missed.” ness district skills, the their path forward becomes. By Ebony JJ Curry that we could anything that we wanted major financialthe institutions and corporaalso Blacktions Detroiters and restoring aAetna, sense of bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. That’s why we’re proposing a continued expan“It is so important to recognize that there are young SENIOR REPORTER For the Honorable Judge Trudy Archer, to do,” Judge Archer said. “They stressed such as Chase Bank, Fannie a statement, saying the company A stringlonging of shootings that wasinsoand callously tornSoup awayComin sion of free PreK All,contingenso everya child enters It’s education. a that history marred injus“Together we for have created social, environmental, across the country, many are born herebywe in pain, memories leaders of her younger sister C. Beth I mean, never thoughtin Mae, Chrysler, Campbell immediately went into Greektown mid-April left the past. For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or kindergarten ready to learn, grow, and thrive tice, and economic devastation. More than and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. LindDetroit. I represent our city nationally and I tell people, DunCombe don’t show up just in the milewe weren’t going to college. That was a pany. cy mode to protect its operations. both visitors and residents of I-375, long been just another stretch of from –sey nofollowed matter where they live. This not has The I-375 Boulevard Project is about more that sentiment with,program “It is through our local 130,000 residents,ofprimarily ‘Yea I’mthat a D-girl I’m the given.” west-side Detroit,’”Black, were stone of the firsts she accomplished But DunCombe never saw her success The UAW has branded the inthis bustling downtown des- historical urban highway, artery connectonly helps ourand kids,collaborative but parents efforts too – saving than just correcting injustices; it’sacpartnerships that we exist inatheconcrete Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, or as trails she blazed. For Judge DunCombe attended Roosevelt Eleas something to keep to herself. She dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tination inabout awe. One of these parts those oftothe city. To some, it’s 50,000 $14,000 per year. Iting pro-different redefining the future. It will connect over 28Michiganders plus locations managing the health of 4.5 milhave experiences within an industry that not many of generational wealth was obliterated, and a Archer, memories show up in momentary and Durfee Junior shootings High before tively recruited Black lawyers to Strike,” focusing on specific plants tragically claimedto young mere convenience; to others, it’sshared an unrevides parents the –peace of mind that their downtown Detroit surrounding lion honeybees humbly speaking ourachild movement has Conversations, us, specifically women of thriving color, have the opportunity community was Technical torntoasunder. The ments. routines, enrolling at Cass High School, the firm andbementored them asneighborthey navwithin each automaker. UAW the life of a popular and markable part daily commute. is in a safeothers environment vitaland skills forinternationhoods, bridging the gap that placed upon inspired locally,learning nationally, even engage and I’veHowbeen doesn’t thewounds youngest person in the room, and of thetheir kind of in closeness that inflicted I-375 rundemanding deep, tranwhere she by pursued the chemigated afollowprofession thatwas had historically President Shawn Fain stated, “This loved security guard ever, there’s a explanation. deeper, far more troubling their years the city decades ago. ally to takeahead. on similar missions.” the only Black person in the room, and the only Sistah in need scending the physical barrier of a freeway to istry-biology curriculum and graduated excluded them. strategy will keep the companies ing a dispute with a patron. beneath“It the surface of seemingly the room, and Iofreally had to articulate thesoul importance penetrate thehonors. very of Blackshe Detroiters. At the It same we’renationmaking surestory our founded Today, the resurgence of Paradise Valley Detroit Hives, a pioneering organization bywas just thethis two us, and we with Initially, was interested guessing. willtime, give our Former Detroit Mayor Dennis W. The male suspect allegedly ordinary freeway—a story of pain, showing up,displacegiving chances others won’t, teachers have the toolsharnesses they need the to help kids stands as a fleeing testament to the brother-in-law indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, power of urban bee- lifeof shared together,” she said. “We travinpainful pursuing medicine. Thiswhen legacy can and be traced back al negotiators maximum leverage Archer Sr., DunCombe’s shot the guard before ment, and the lasting impact on Black Detroibeing persistent.” As a trailblazing Black woman thrivread. Every wouldAnd expand in teacher spirit ofhis Black Detroitershusband, and the recalls enduring keeping to Child revitalize neighborhoods the Motoreled City. together, dined together at different to the nation’s interstate and flexibility in Reads bargaining. “I don’t know highway if it was program and Judge Archer’s how the sight scene,of while female ters. in were a predominantly industry, her to connect legacy of Black excellence. This historic distraining andtosupport approaches with issues Their initiative onlyweaddresses critical like ing restaurants – we just very close.male-dominated ofWe 1956—a that aimed if we need go not all out, will.aligned bloodprogram that she couldn’t stand, but sheis accused her presence companion of con-at the firm set a standard – unwavering commitment to fortifying the connections The tale begins in what now Lafayette the Science is of on Reading. ThatUnion includes trict, once vibrant for Black businessenvironmental conservation but alsophonics provides valuable just shared a life istogether. Even as I the wascountry DPD Chief James White but often didinsoit,”atJudge the expense Everything the table.” one that eventually pulled him to work at just couldn’t stay Archerthe said cealing weapon in aher bra. hub between businesses and Detroit’s communities is undeknown Black Bottom—a neighand comprehension, which together helpPark, stu-toonce es and culture, is experiencing a renaissance education andalso employment opportunities Black De- as writing her obituary and trying to decide of marginalized communities. In the case of leaders have indicated that the same firm. with a smile. These incidents unfolded during an unseasonably borhood rooted in African-American dents build plants skills step bybe step, giving them the back to its glory days. The dewhether I wanted to word culture somethingI-375, one it meant carving a path through the that harkens additional could target“Atto first, she was a sister-in-law, DunCombe eventually found herspring, way leading warm pedestrian trafficwhich and after my its first dark,thought fertile was confidence comes with real progress.and Wehistory. of increased Black Bottom may have torn wayNamed or another, to of Black Detroit, reinforcing segrega- struction ed in futurethat waves if negotiations heart kind of grew into more of a natural sister to law, and it was a path that defined heightened tensions in the densely populated downtown soil, Black Bottom flourished during the midknow these tools work because it’s how you apart a thriving community, but the resolute call her. But I couldn’t.” remain stalled. tion, and perpetuating kind of relationship. One of the things her career andinequality. reshaped opportunities area. 1900s, nurturing dreams and in aspirations and I learned to read. determination of a new generation of entreThatthe bond, formed a Detroit houseFain clarified the union’s stratI found very firstofabout her to profesFor one to aptlyothers recognize the harm for countless who followed insurge her inthat The crime and the influx visitors Deof prominent Detroiters like Coleman Young, preneurs and visionaries is reclaiming that because learning doesn’t end when the hold where expectations were high caused and by egy:And “I want to give a major shoutsionalism is that she was a very focused path. such projects, it is vital to note that troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the DeJoe Louis, love and was numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. school day does, this plan also creates more constant, stretched across asome life- of the planners and politicians behind out to the thousands of members wanting to do them her best. She was “She was thrilled when I decided that Department I person on troit Police (DPD), catching somewhat ends. But time, in theand name urban renewal opportunities forpicket students keep building Injust the outstanding heart of Paradise Valley, Blackit of ultimately framedinthe those way projects built them directly through who are on the lines to right by reputation and by was going to law school. She went straight off guard. the 1950s,those this closest vibrant to neighborhood was Housing those skills –Ash through tutoring, businesses are not justMayor flourishing C. Beth DunCombe re-heartResource Helpline in communi- owned now fighting for all of us. Thesummer prowhat she did as a person,” Archer By Andre the of vibrant, populated through to law school and I waited until systematically dismantled, erased from the response to the challenges that James White, Chief ofoffering Police for the Detroit Police Degrams, and before-and-after school support in but thriving, diverse services, prodmember her. Stand-Up Strike is a new approach said. ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and DIGITAL ANCHOR children were in school full time. And map, and replaced by a lifeless stretch of as- residentsmy partment, said: “We were caughtthat somewhat flat-footed their classrooms, communities, ucts, and experiences pay homage to the face in navigating the to striking. Instead of striking and all homes. For DunCombe, a pioneering attorney, sometimes part of frequently, a direct effort toright replace “She was highly respected for spring her inwe as laughed especially when phalt. out the Bypaving design we way went the some students, that extra and attention pastgate. while the forinto a prosperous system of neighborhoods. housing serplants at once, select locals time will be civic leader, and one of the quiet complex archior eliminate Black tellect, in terms of her knowledge of the Homelessness continues to she became a lawyer and then I became deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployWhile the residential areas bore the brunt vices. can make to allstand the difference. future. From jazz clubs to soul food restauThe lawyer, helpline provides grandfather a called up and walkwith out tects of Detroit’s modern economic landin working with her clientthat base,first and plagueonurban communities, was a law, But anow, afterbecause decadesour of enduring the ment, and saw we say an uptick in violence of this demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, rants, the Black Press, and art galleries to Every Child builds on work we’re point of contact for peoplewe would never, on strike.and This isReads our generation’s scape, died March 2, 2026. She was single 77. in her ability to expand her client base. lawyer and he thought families individuals grappling scars of I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” its thriving business center, remained largely seeking housing assistance and fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing doing right now to invest inbuilt literacy—from answer to the movement “It’s kind oftheaters, difficultclubs, at this time on putShe was very influential in helping her ever be lawyers,” Archer with the challenges ofthat making the horizon. Plans have been said. unveiled to White untouched. Restaurants, and Chief attributes violence in Greektown to life into the verythe essence of what once made limiting phones during instructional time to connects them with the resources our union – the sit-down strikes of ting that relationship into words,” Judge law firm to expand the number of lawends meet in today’s economic cliearning undergraduate andagradtransform After this once-divisive freewaya combination into bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s they weather conditions andcultural a surgeepicenin popthis of neighborhood a vibrant tripling literacy coaches in schools. We all have 1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. need. Archer said. yers of color and women who were invitmate. Whether it’s struggling to uateseeks degrees to from right the the University wrongsulation. of of theMichBlack community together—were concen- vision that ter. It’s a resurgence that extends beyond a14 role tothe play inmortgage promoting literacy was deadline and we meant this March. Support for the helpline comes ed in and became lawyers and partners. meet monthly payments Born April 26, 1948, in Detroit to igan, DunCombe attended Georgetown past while heralding a new era of inclusivity trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents the resurIit. yousoaring to pickrental upour a costs good He explained, “ We saw numbers downtown we We gave the companies eco- book. Read from the Gilbert Family FoundaShe earned her reputation by thethat quality orencourage coping with James Vincent DunCombe Jr. and Eleanor University Law Center in Washington and community revitalization. of African-American culture in the city. genceever. of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. with a child. Visiteight your weeks public library. Explore have not seen, People are emerging from COVID nomic demands ago of her work.” tion, which has pledged $10 milin a housing market marked by DunCombe, Bethof DunCombe grew up in Fueled a D.C., she was in Blacka feeling that we’re in a post-COVID era… by where more than $100active million from Then, in a cruel twist fate, Hastings new worlds. Together, can turn andthe there’s and it took more than we a month to the page on Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal lion overLaw threeStudents years to Association. fund the shockingly high prices, a variety family where education was non-negotiaThose who encountered her profesShe graduatthe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Street, too, was obliterated a few years later, program. Wayne Metro Commuliteracy and make sure that, here in Michigan, and with the venues downtown and the to come get to the table.” III, representing District 7, reasons where Eastern of factors contribute to the growble and ambition was encouraged. ed in 1974 and returned home to Detroit, project construction of I-375. and other partners, this ambitious down every child is aisstrong reader writer. making way for the Julie withMarket all the activities that going on, we A-2 saw resides, told theare Michigan Chronicle, union pushing for a and comSee BETH DUNCOMBE Page Schneider nity Action Agency manages the ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan Dunn Her father, Wright at ahundreds time a World II veteran, aims tojoining create Dickinson jobs, remove barriers to eco-when This marked the final blow, sealingWar the fate of more people and, in particularly, young “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible to housed. of Black Bottom and signaling the beginning nomic growth, and reconnect the neighborfolks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” all Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access to the See INVESTMENT Page A-2 Historically, shelterspage have provided a temporary respite of the end for Paradise Valley, the Black busi- hood with the rest of Detroit. It is a Responding step See UAW STRIKE A2 swiftly to the surge in violence, DPD for those in need, often serving as the first or second option City’s various housing services, ensuring that residents in adjusted its deployment plans. Rather than waiting for after exhausting alternatives like staying with friends or need can easily find assistance. mid-summer, they deployed officers in the spring itself family. Shelters offer a place to rest one’s head and a warm “The city and its partners offer a lot of great services to address the situation. meal, albeit sometimes for extended periods. For others, to help Detroiters with their housing needs, but they don’t The rise in visitors to the Greektown area is evident being unhoused means living in cars or makeshift outdoor mean much if people don’t know how to access them,” said cy, andaaccountability reporting rooted in data from Placer.ai, location analytics company By of Ebony JJ Curry settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts our partners because of discrimination, but they in the lived experiences of Black comspecializing in visit trends and demographic insights By Lynzee Mychael SENIOR REPORTER The causes of homelessness are as diverse and complex and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, were also coming because Black munities. That legacy was acknowlthrough geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From JOURNALIST as the individuals experiencingMULTIMEDIA it. In response, the City of we now have a simple process to guide residents to the right people was some stuff. When edged Wednesday as Hiram Mayhas 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there weredoing 1.3morning million visits andE. Detroit’s Black always programs to press Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housing resource and a growing number of did Black people doing things Jackson, President ofstart Realto Times Media visitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From the days of the Greathelp Mi- them.” understood that policy655,000 conversations “Providing services and high-quality housing to personsof Black inPublisher the these city? They started doing ofnumbers Michigan Chronicle, In the touch same period this year, increased to gration when thousands mean commitment very little if they never the and The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key things invisitors. thispaper’s area infounding the 1800’s. reflected on the and 1.4 million visits and 670,000 families flocked to Detroit in search people living with the consequences. pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julieand Schneider, the 1800’s the behind major thing that theIndeeper purpose the Panof jobs a betterDirector life, to theinvolves pivAs Detroit’s That truth sat at the center of Mich-downtown area continues to attract both Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. they were doing in Detroit is they cakes & Politics series. otal role they played in the city’s residents and visitors, the police department has impleigan Chronicle’s first Pancakes & Polibeing a significant part of their contribution. were the leaders in fightfounder against “This means focusing on building pipeline of sup-heritage, After 25 Years of culturaltheand musical mented measures to the manage the in“John H. Sengstacke, the tics forum of the season, wherevarious region- enforcement slavery. The Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in portive housing with the Continuum of an inTelling Detroit’s Story and to thecoordinating World, Black Detroiters have left creased population. Notably, metal detectors have been of the Chicago Defender, sent Louie al leaders gathered inside the top floor is the root$10 in in thecash cityand of deter recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources suchon as the emergency delible mark city. However, placedMartin throughout Greektown to theto with aDetroit one-way Federal of One Campus Martiusstrategically to talk plainly all of this Black innovation that“The you ly declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention in recentand years, Detroitprohas expeillegal carrying of firearms. ticket to Detroit,” Jackson said. about what it will take to move SouthGovernment Shutdown see coming later.”sought to tell the housed and entered the City’s communityeast response system. grams. It also means preserving and expanding affordable rienced significant gentrification, Michigan Chronicle “We have strategically placed them at key points, “ Michigan forward. In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns about Musical legends like Aretha stories andbeen advocate for the Black comChief White explains. It has a deterrent for some, Now in its 24th season and as Michihousing stability though comprehensive service of offerings the displacement long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and face the munity. years we still According to the City of Detroit, since start ofmarks the 90and some have tested it. If90you are later, legally carrying a forHeading Detroiters? ganthe Chronicle years of telling is toDetroit Housing available through the Resource HelpLine Black residents. Similar to a setting Motown sound emerged from Deadversities, but within aday. spirit of comfiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great If you’re the stories of Detroit’s Black commuandSouth Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black troit,and providing a soundtrack for the munity like-minded people togethCarolina nity, the forum opened with aSee timely POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are reclaiming their placeSee COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 rights and inspirer, civil we can pushmovement forward. That’s why In May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit theme: moving our region forward. ing generations. Records, Pancakes and PoliticsMotown is so important. City.Life.Style. B1 in the city, despite the challenges Highlighting regional progress, public posed by gentrification. founded Berrythe Gordy Jr.,ofwas not “We stillbycarry fight Louie transit, neighborhood investment, and west sides. Over time, these long after our current phase and of gen-Martin, just a90 record label but a symbol of During the Great Migration, years later. Thank you for whether this moment of collaboration of trification. Black excellence and empowerment. thousands of Black families from neighborhoods became centers can actually deliver for the people who supporting the principles that Louie “Black people were coming to De-MartinHowever, the South came to Detroit in search Black culture and entrepreneurship. Detroit faced ecostarted inas 1936.” need it most. According to Historian Jamon troit because Black churches were Martin, of jobs in the booming automobile nomic decline and population loss widely known as the GodfaSince 1936, Michigan Chronicle has industry. Despite facing discrimina- Jordon Black resilience in the city here, black schools were here, and in the late 20th century, many stood its at the of Black journalroots the that QR extend far before the was BlackDigital businesses here,” said See PANCAKES & POLITICS Code to Sign Up forforefront the Daily Newsletter tion and segregation, they built vi- hasScan ism in Detroit, carrying news, advoca$2.00 Photocommunities credit: Monica Photography Page A-2page A2 brant onMorgan the city’s east Great Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course $1.00 See LEGACY

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