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UAW Children Detroit’s ATriple Night of Elegance Are onStrike the Ballot.and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Against Detroit Let’s Show Up Automakers By Ebonyfor JJ CurryThem. SENIOR REPORTER

A Community Letter from Late Thursday night, Sept. in unfolded Detroit’s 14, a Leaders historic moment inPhilanthropic American labor relations as Community the United Auto Workers (UAW)

union initiated a3, strike against On November Detroiters will make one of Ford, General Motors decisions (GM), and the most consequential facing our city, Stellantis. though manyFor maythe not first realizetime, it when they step the the union into votingtook booth.simultaneous action against all three major De-Detroit Public Five of the seven seats on the troit-based automakers. The action Schools Community District Board of Education involves approximately are on the ballot. Thirty-one13,000 candidates are seekUAW members in assembly plants ing four full four-year terms, while three addiacross Michigan, Ohio, and Mistional candidates are competing to fill a partial souri, who walked theirthejobs troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. term ending in 2028.off When votes are countBy Ebony JJ Curry afterDetroit existing ex- entirely new their city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showed, willlabor havecontracts chosen an SENIOR REPORTER pired at 11:59 ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From majority of thep.m. board. Not since the creation Shortly midnight As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundof DPSCD inbefore 2016 has socelebration much on of the n a breathtaking ofdistrict’s talent, determinaSept. 14, released a statement leadership been determined in a spirit single of election. tion,GM and the unyielding Black excellence, oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who expressing disappointment with Michigan marked its 10th Annual own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the creWethe write as leadersChronicle in Detroit’s philanthropic the strike action, offering 40 Under 40despite event Thursday evening. See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 community. We are not here to tell anyone howThis year’s ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, what it drenched termed anin“unprecedented soirée, the theme “All Black Everything with received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. to vote. economic package” that included Gold transcended expectations and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through WeAccents,” are writing because more than 50,000 historic wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. Detroit children attend DPSCD schools, and beof Black excellence.chosen Hosted charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said cause the leadership in by thisthe election will Andre Ash the andopportunities Lynzee Mychael fromtoMichigan help shape available them Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s cle’syears Finally the decisions night wasmade a triumph for to Friday, come. The by thefor the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentof Detroit vibrant community of young next boardand willitsinfluence not only what hap- Black pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making and selling clothes as a kid pens inside classrooms, but also the future of The eveningfamilies, sparkledand with a golden as we and I always knew that I would have a business, but I neighborhoods, a city that is promise still celebrated from various walks never knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, DPD Chief James White Says Increased writing one remarkable of the most individuals important chapters in of modern life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and vi- so I take a lot of pride in the fact that our business repits history. Police Presence Culled Violence sionary of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and resents our city’s pride.” What Is co-founders at Stake Timothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was School boards rarely attract the attention of By Andre Ash the landscape beekeepingelections, and urban farming in De- Dannis Mitchell, Director of Community Engagement at mayoral races orofpresidential yet their DIGITAL ness district that had been the lifeblood ofANCHOR towards mending the wounds inflicted on troit expressed buttouch also disappointment exemplified impact By Ebony JJ CurryBarton Malow. decisions everyday life inthe profound ways. also in transformative Chronic absenteeism continues deprive afar tooofmany Black Detroiters andtorestoring sense bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. BY MICHIGAN CHRONICLE EDITORIAL BOARD “It is so important to recognize that there are young a statement, company helps SENIOR The DPSCDsaying Boardthe of Education deter- REPORTER A string of shootings Black children of precious instructional time, while educators longing that wasinso callously torn away in It’s a history marred by pain, injus“Together we have created a social, environmental, leaders across the country, many that are born here in immediately went resources into contingenmine how public are invested, how Detroit, in essence, is the cultural and economic beating acrossGreektown inface mid-April left retention hurdles that disdistrict burnout and the past. For manyLindDetroiters, Interstate 375, our or city tice,nationally and economic devastation. Morethe than and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. Detroit. I represent and I tell people, cy mode to protect its operations. district leadership is held accountable, how famheart of Black America, and as such, there’s no more sacred rupt classroom both visitors and residents of culture. and school I-375, has long been‘Yea just another stretch of from The I-375 Boulevard Project is about more sey followed that sentiment with, whether “It is through 130,000 residents,ofprimarily Black, were stability I’m a D-girl I’m the west-side ilies andUAW students are heard, the our local The has branded theand inresponsibility than protecting and nurturing the future Detroit,’” of our this bustling downtown desOvercoming thesejust obstacles requires a board that moves urban highway, a concrete artery connectthan correcting historical injustices; it’s partnerships and collaborative efforts that we exist in Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, conditions exist for to learn, thrive, and dustrial action as children the “Stand-Up children. inabout awe. One of these awaytination from reactionary policies and instead embraces rigorous, ing different parts oftothe city. To some, it’s redefining the future. It will connect over 28 plus locations managing the health of 4.5 milhave experiences within an industry that not many of generational wealth was obliterated, and a succeed. Its workonaffects Strike,” focusing specificacademic plants outcomes, shootings tragically claimed has it’s always been of ourthriving most have potent tool forwas Black data-driven focused ontoexecution, strict accountmere convenience; to others, an unredowntown Detroit surrounding neighborlion honeybees –educator humbly speakingschool oura movement hasEducation us, specifically women color, the opportunity community torntoasunder. Thegovernance student culwithin supports, each automaker. retention, UAW the life of a popular and be- gap that liberation, self-determination, and economic mobility. So the ability, transparent resource allocation, andwas deep community markable part of their daily in commute. Howhoods, bridging the placed upon inspired others locally, nationally, and even internationengage and I’ve been the youngest person in the room, wounds inflicted by I-375 run deep, tranture, and Shawn public Fain truststated, in one“This of Detroit’s most President guard followmade thetroubling Detroit in Public Schools Community Dis- intrust.loved security ever, there’s achoices deeper, far for more the city decades ago. ally to take on similar missions.” the only Black person the room, and the onlybarrier Sistah scending the physical of a freeway to important institutions. strategy will keep the companies ing a dispute with a patron. (DPSCD) ofIEducation truly serve as a moral imperstory founded beneath trict the ofBoard this seemingly the room, and really had to articulate thesoul importance Out of this deepToday, field of for the fourpenetrate the very of Black Detroiters. thecandidates resurgencerunning of Paradise Valley Detroit a pioneering by surface guessing. ItHives, will give our high nationThe male suspect allegedly The stakes are especially atorganization this moment. ative that directly impacts the chances lives andwhen prospects of Detroit’s ordinary freeway—a story of pain, displaceof showing up, giving others won’t, and year seats, four individuals stand out as uniquely equipped stands as a testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban beeThis painful legacy can be traced back al negotiators maximum leveragepublic schools shot the guard before fleeing Black Over the decade,neighborhoods Detroit’s and theCity. lastingyouth. impactpersistent.” on Black Detroibeing As a trailblazing Blackinterstate woman thrivto tackle these systemic issues Detroiters and advocate for our Black and fiercely the enduring keeping to last revitalize in ment, the Motor to the nation’s highway program and flexibility in bargaining. And the scene, spirit whileofhis female have experienced a period of growing stability The urgency of this election can’t be overstated. The stakes ters. ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her youth. legacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not only addresses critical issues like of 1956—a program that aimed to companion connect if we years need of to upheaval. go all out,Progress we will.has not come is accused of conafter are immense navigate the to largest candidate slate since fortifying the connections The tale begins inunwavering what as is voters nowcommitment Lafayette trict, once a vibrant hub for Black businessenvironmental conservation but also provides valuable Incumbent Ms. Bessie Harris stands out as a critical anchor DPD Chief James White the country but often did so at the expense Everything is on the table.” Union cealing the weapon in her bra. easily, nor has itemployment come quickly.opportunities It has beenPark, built 2016 the historic yearneighDPSCD emerged from state takeover businesses and Detroit’s communities is undeknown Black Bottom—a es and an culture, is experiencing a renaissance education andalso toonce Black De- as–between onthe thiscase slate, irreplaceable, career-long dedication of marginalized communities. In of bringing leaders have indicated that These incidents unfolded during an days. unseasonably through sustained effort by students, families, and over 60 people ran to restore local control. borhood rooted in African-American culture I-375, it meant carving a path to that harkens back to its glory The deDetroit’s classrooms. additional plants could be targetthrough the warm spring, leadingof to increased pedestrian traffictorn and educators, administrators, and communityand leadToday, voters face afertile deeply crowded ballot. Thirty-three history. Named after its dark, struction Black Bottom may have ed in future waves if negotiations heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregaHaving served faithfully on the current board, Ms. Harris heightened tensions in the densely populated downtown ers. The board elected this fall will play a signifcandidates are during running four tion, four-year seats, while inequality. three offers the steady, soil, Black Bottom flourished thefor midapart a thriving community, but thewho resolute remain stalled. reliable leadership of someone came and perpetuating area. icant role in determining whether that progress candidates are and competing for the two-year partial term left up directly 1900s, nurturing the dreams aspirations determination of ranks a new –generation ofa entrethrough the educator working as Special Fain clarified the union’s stratFor one to aptly recognize the harm continues. The surge in crime and the influxisofreclaiming visitors tothat Debehind by like Iris Coleman Taylor, who passed away in July 2026. of prominent Detroiters Young, preneurs and visionaries Teacher, Resource Teacher, Assistant Principal, and egy:Yet “I want give araces majorare shoutcaused by such projects, it is vitalEducation to note that troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the Deschooltoboard often decided Joe by Louis, and numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. Sorting through such a massive field demands absolute Principal. out to the thousands of members some of the planners and politicians behind troit Police Department (DPD), catching them somewhat a relatively small number of voters, many ends.ofBut in the name ofpurpose. urban renewal in governance is not about politiclarity and Effective In the heart of Paradise Valley, Blackwho are on limited the picket lines rightabout the canrole as an incumbent ensures essential conthose projects built them directlyHer through offprominent guard. whom have information the 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood wasempty cal grandstanding or making campaign promises to our owned businesses are not just flourishing Housing Resource Helpline intinuity now fighting for all of us. The and stability on a board undergoing significant transiBy Andre Ash the heart of vibrant, populated communididates before them. This year’s unusuallysystematically large dismantled, erased from the James White, Chief of Police for the Detroit Police Decommunity. but thriving, offering diverse services, prodresponse to the challenges Stand-Up Strike is a new approach even more tions. ties—oftentimes to reinforcethat segregation and said: DIGITAL ANCHOR field makes informed participation map, and replaced a lifeless stretchseasoned, of as- residents partment, were caughtthat somewhat flat-footed ucts, “We and experiences pay homage to the It by requires selecting proven leaders who underface in navigating the to striking. Instead of striking all sometimes as part of a direct effort Ms. toright replace Harris’s presence guarantees that board governance challenging. When voters are overwhelmed by phalt. out the gate. By design we went into the spring past while paving the way for a prosperous stand the inner workings of systemic education, respect public complex system of housing serplants at once, select locals will be or eliminate Black neighborhoods. remains rooted in the everyday realities of DPSCD schools, continues to decisions can the Homelessness number of choices, important deployment, whichFrom is lessjazz than the mid-summer deployWhile the residential the brunt future. clubs to soul food restautrust, and areas bring bore the exact blend vices. of hands-on classroomprovides experi- aensuring The helpline called to stand up andguesswork. walkwith out that special education needs, in student supports, and plagueonlittle urban communities, become more than But now, after decades of enduring the ment, and saw we say an uptick violence that first of this demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, rants, the Black Press, and art galleries to ence, administrative expertise, executive leadership, and single point of contact fordeep peopleinstructional policies are informed by decades of firsthand on strike.and This is our generation’s families individuals grappling scars of I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” Detroit can domovement better than guess. its thriving business center, remained largely fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing community roots required to turn progress into lasting results.and seeking housing assistance answer to the built and building-level administration experience. with the challenges ofthat making on the horizon. Plans have beenclassroom unveiled to White untouched. Restaurants, theaters, clubs, andconfronting Chief attributes violence in Greektown to life into the verythe essence of what once made The children and families of of DPSCD are not connects them with the resources our union – the sit-down strikes The structural challenges Detroit’s school disends meet in today’s economic cliDr. Jameel brings an conditions extraordinarily comprehensive transform this once-divisive freeway into a Smith bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s a combination of weather and a surge in popthis neighborhood a vibrant cultural epicenspectators in Detroit’s future. They are helping 1937. told the 3 that Sept. they need. trict are real, persistent, and demand immediate, clear-eyed and multidimensional perspective to board governance as a mate. We Whether it’sBigstruggling to vision that seeks to right the wrongs of the ter. It’s a resurgence that extends beyond Black community ulation. create it. deserve leadership 14 was theThey deadline and we meant that listens actiontogether—were from experiencedconcendecisionmakers. Support for the helpline comes meet monthly mortgage payments proud Cass Techbrick graduate, mortar; former DPS teacher, licensed child past while heralding a new era of inclusivity trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter it represents thethat resurcarefully, governs responsibly, values public He explained, and “ We saw numbers downtown we it. gave the soaring companies ourcosts ecoWhile DPSCD has made commendable strides since returnfrom the Gilbert Family Foundaor We coping with rental psychologist, parent, and healthcare executive. and community revitalization. of African-American culture in the city. genceever. of a spirit to be subdued. trust, and keeps student successago at the center of have not seen, Peoplethat arerefuses emerging from COVID nomic demands eight marked weeks ing to local governance, criticaltion, hurdles continue to threaten which has pledged $10 mil- Having in a housing market by experienced the district frominnearly every Dr. Fueled by more than $100 million from every Electing leadership is a Then, rein a our cruel twist ofoutcomes. fate, Hastings there’s a Detroit feeling that a post-COVID era… and it decision. took more than a that month to City we’re Councilman Fred angle, Durhal children’s Academic – particularly lion proficiency over three years to fund theSmithand shockingly high prices, a variety notes, “I know our schools from several perspectives: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act sponsibility that belongs to all of us. Street, too, was obliterated a few years later, and with the venues downtown and the reasons to come get to the table.” III, representing District 7, where Easternas early literacy in grades K through 3 – remains at aMetro crisis point program. Wayne Commu-a student, educator, of factors contribute to the growpsychologist, parent, and leader.” and other partners, this ambitious project making way for the construction of I-375. down with all the activities that going on, we saw Market resides, told theare Michigan Chronicle, union is pushing for a comthat directly impacts whether our people can manages thrive in the Dunn Julie Schneider nityyoung Action Agency ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan See DETROIT’S CHILDREN ARE aims to create jobs, remove barriers to ecoThis marked the final blow, sealing the fate hundreds of more people and, in particularly, “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This a modern economy. helpline, making it accessible to See DPSCD SCHOOL BOARD Page A-2 young housed. signaling the beginning nomic growth, and reconnect the neighborfolks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” ON THE BALLOT Page A-2 of Black Bottom and 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 in data from Placer.ai, a location was analytics company El-Sayed on Wednesday in Detroit at the settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners By Sam Robinson because of Black discrimination, but they specializing in visit trends and demographic insights historic Shrine of the Madonna church, By Lynzee Mychael and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, SENIOR REPORTER The causes of homelessness are as diverse and complex were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From where he answered questions beside Wayne 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 When May 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there weredoing 1.3 million visits and Black voters in Detroit are getting extra atCounty executive Warren Evans. Thestuff. county exDetroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housing resource and a growing number of programs to did Black starttodoing things 655,000 ecutive visitorsistoviewed Greektown, according Placer.ai. tention of the midterm elections for U.S. as onepeople of El-Sayed’s most credFromahead the days of the Greathelp Mi- them.” “Providing services and high-quality housing to persons inamong the these city? They started doing In the same this year, numbers increased to Senate and governor as Republicans ibleperiod endorsers Detroit’s Black Democratic gration when thousands of Black try to break The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing is a key invisitors. this area in the his 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and things 670,000 up thehomelessness largest Democratic voting bloc. establishment, which largely supported prifamilies flocked to Detroit in search involves pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julie Schneider, In the 1800’s the major thingboth that mary opponent. of jobs a betterDirector life, to the pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract GOPand candidates running statewide racestheinnext ten years, with housing initiatives Detroit over of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. they were doing inBritt, Detroit is they otal role they played inmore the time city’sin the Demoresidents and visitors, the police department has impleMichigan are spending Outside of the event, Mike a garbage being a significant part of their contribution. were leadersChronicle in fight against M“This ichigan Chronicle means focusing on building theand pipeline of in supcultural musical heritage, mented various enforcement measures to the manage the incratic stronghold than past election cycles. truck driver, told the Michigan from his slavery. Theabout Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in portive housing and coordinating with the Continuum of an inENIOR Black Detroiters have left creased population. Notably, metal detectors have been truck that he wasn’t sure El-Sayed until his Mike Rogers’ campaign went viral WednesThe What is the rootpromoting in the cityhis of campaign. Detroit recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare on the a delivery of critical resources suchon as the emergency delible mark city. However, strategically placed throughout Greektown to deter theto Federal 32-year-old son started day when it invited Michigan Chronicle for a Friendship all of this Black innovation that you ly declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion and prevention proin recent years, Detroit has expeillegal carrying of firearms. Shift: stop on the city’s far east side to highlight calls to “There’s been a lot going around,” Britt said, Government Shutdown Building Community in see coming later.” housed and entered the City’s community response system. grams. It also means preserving and expanding affordable rienced significant the Second Half of Life “We have strategically placed at El-Sayed. key points, “ suspend the state gas gentrification, tax. His wife, Kristi Rogers, she doesn’t blame the inflated prices on the presreferencing the attack adsthem against “The In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has $10 raised concerns about Musical legends like Aretha Chief White explains. It has been a deterrent for some, What it Means to passed out gas cards to excited customers at one that really bothers me is the one about 9/11.” “Age in Place” in Iran. housing though comprehensive service offerings the displacement of long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and the According to the ident’s City ofwar Detroit, since the start of the and some have tested it. If you are legally carrying a Freedom Fuel on Harper and Cadieux. for stability Detroiters? said Motown despite his reservations, he’ll vote “I really don’ta 28% know what in to the believeweapon any- andBritt available through the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine Black residents. Similar to a setting sound emerged from Defiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw decrease carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re all struggling withBlack these incredibly more because I look at both sides,” Coleman told for the Democratic candidateaover a Republican. and Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun,“We’re there’s a rising spirit, and troit, providing soundtrack for the high gas prices and Mike knows this, which Michigan See COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 “This is the most important candidate in my See POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 Chronicle. “Nobody is really upholding Detroiters are reclaiming their place civil rights movement and inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit is why he’s despite called for war in Iran to end,” what they’re saying, and the people are suffering mind in the United States of America right now,” in the city, thethe challenges ing generations. Motown Records, Rogers’ said while recording a campaign from all of this.” Evans said. “He worked for me for Jr., two years posed bywife gentrification. founded by Berry Gordy was not SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS video outside the gas station. and I saw what he did, I saw his commitment to and west sides. Over time, these long after our current phase of genjust a record label but a symbol of Dennis Ester was across the Freedom Fuel During the Great Migration, One of the to receive gift card when like me.” became trification. Black excellence and empowerment. he sawcenters Rogers of and campaign staff handing people who look thousands of customers Black families from theneighborhoods wasSouth East came Side to resident She out Black culture andthe entrepreneurship. remain one of the most “Black people were comingBlack to De-votersHowever, gift cards. the DetroitYolanda in searchColeman. as Detroit faced reliecoandjobs herinhusband plan toautomobile vote for Mike Rogers, able constituencies for the Democratic Party, According to“He Historian Jamon troit because Black churches were of the booming nomic decline and population loss ain’t here,” Ester said of El-Sayed. “It as they’veDespite seen him TV commercials, 78%the supporting Democratic Jordonshe Blacktakes resilience incourage the city here, black schools were with here, nearly and in industry. facingondiscriminalate 20th century, candimany a lot of to come up here in the hood said.and Coleman pointedthey to the high prices asthe roots thatand extend far the its was BlackDigital businesses here,” said Scan QR Code to Sign Up for the Daily Newsletter tion segregation, built vi- gashas come outbefore and do this.” $2.00 See BLACK Page A-2A2 a reason she would support a Republican, saying brant communities on the city’s east Great Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course $1.00 SeeVOTERS LEGACY page

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His vision centers on systematic accountability, demanding that the district use data aggressively to evaluate which literacy interventions, tutoring models, and student supports deliver real, measurable outcomes for our kids. Dr. Smith approaches board leadership with independence and discipline, pledging that “my responsibility will not be to rubber-stamp the administration or to oppose it for the sake of opposition; it will be to govern well and keep student outcomes at the center of every decision.” Terry Whitfield offers nearly two decades of leadership in youth development, philanthropy, non-profit management, and community organizing. Reflecting on his deep commitment, Whitfield notes that “cultivating opportunities for Detroit’s young people has been at the center of my professional life for almost 20 years,” driving his belief that the district needs members who understand how systems work and how Black families experience them. Whitfield recognizes that tackling chronic absenteeism requires a comprehensive “full-court press” that pairs internal district evaluations with strategic external partnerships across public health, city transportation, housing, and philanthropic networks. His platform emphasizes auditing the district’s entire literacy ecosystem, ensuring that every vendor and supplemental program proves its effectiveness, and establishing a governing style rooted in curiosity, ac-

countability, and execution. Dr. Theodore Jones brings a powerful combination of policy, administrative, and frontline educational experience, having served as a classroom teacher, school social worker, legislative director in the Michigan House, and former DPSCD administrator in enrollment and superintendent relations. Grounded in family legacy, Dr. Jones understands that “education has the power to transform young peoples’ lives and change the entire course of families in our community.” His vision centers on a multi-tiered literacy framework, continuous professional development co-designed with teachers, proactive early-warning systems for attendance, expanded yellow bus service, and strong advocacy for special education, multilingual learners, and immigrant families. Dr. Jones also prioritizes genuine social cohesion and trust, emphasizing that through structured community interaction, “we can embody trust as both a governing Board and as a District” to inspire more families to choose Detroit public schools. The two-year partial term has three candidates vying for one seat. The seat was left vacant due to the death of Iris Taylor in July 2026. For this seat, the Chronicle endorses Aliya Moore. A proud Cass Tech graduate and a DPSCD parent of both a current 11th grader and a district graduate, Moore brings 13 years of relentless, grassroots advocacy on

behalf of Detroit’s children. Moore is no stranger to district governance. She currently serves on the DPSCD advisory committee and has spent more than a decade at the table with the State Board of Education, city leadership, and school board members advocating for student needs. Her candidacy is driven by a parent’s urgency and a commitment to shifting classroom focus back to real teaching rather than automated software and excessive screen time. “The current curriculum and tools are not reaching the masses of our children,” Moore emphasizes, calling for stronger hands-on instruction, expanded after-school programming, robust tutoring, and sensible fiscal management that prioritizes student learning over simple bricks and mortar. Moore’s insistence on expanding transportation access, strengthening support staff, and holding the district transparently accountable makes her uniquely prepared to step into the partial term and deliver immediate, impactful representation for Detroit families. At this monumental crossroads for Detroit Public Schools, voters cannot afford to leave board leadership to chance. Our community must elect leaders who recognize that a school board’s sole purpose is to serve students, support educators, and uphold public trust with unwavering dedication. The Michigan Chronicle proudly endorses Dr. Jameel Smith, Terry Whitfield, incumbent Ms. Bessie Harris, and Dr. Theodore Jones for the four-year terms, and

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dates in key battlegrounds during recent cycles. And they are still the Democratic Party’s most reliable constituents — 83% of Black voters supported former Vice President Kamala Harris. But it wasn’t just Arab and Muslim voters who didn’t show up for Harris. In Detroit, there were 11,000 fewer voters who participated in this election than in 2020. In addition, Harris received 19,000 fewer votes than Biden. Trump received 19,667 votes in Detroit in 2024. Much has been written about the tension between older Black voters and those sympathetic to the Palestinian cause over their support for the Uncommitted movement in February 2024. El-Sayed was among the more than 100,000 Michiganders who voted in protest of former President Joe Biden over his support for Israel during the beginning of its latest war in Gaza. Biden and Harris supporters have argued the effort hurt the party leading up to the November election. Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Wendell Anthony acknowledged the frustration in a question during the chapter’s event last month with former Vice President Kamala Harris, who came to Michigan to campaign with El-Sayed. “People that we felt should have stood up. That’s over, you’ve came and you’ve ma de an endorsement. We respect that but help some of the folks who may be holding that, and describe what the stakes are. In spite of that emotional feeling, what are you suggesting to us?” Anthony asked Harris. Harris told Anthony she knows there was “a whole lot of pain the night of the election, and the day after and for many days and months.” Harris said the stakes are too high for those upset over aspects of a candidate they disagree with. Turnout directly dictates whether Democrats can flip or hold tightly contested congressional seats, she said. “He endorsed me, the day I became the nominee,” Harris said. “I am here to support his candidacy and to encourage everyone to

vote for him and get out for him. I know the history, but I’ve traveled thousands of miles… I understand if people are still carrying some pain about the outcome of that election. That’s OK, I do too. But when we look at the stakes… We cannot take ourselves out the game.” The push to win over skeptical Black voters was clear during Harris’ visit on Tuesday, Sept. 22. El-Sayed and Harris highlighted the disparities related to Black maternal healthcare at Birth Detroit with women’s health advocates. In the city of Detroit, 66% of voters supported U.S. Senate nominee El-Sayed’s opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary. Coming out of the primary, El-Sayed’s campaign has become the most talked about in the country. The former Wayne County health director needs Black voters in Detroit and Wayne County to turn out for him to defeat Rogers. He’s been pushing hard to win the support of Black voters who opposed him in the primary election. Last month, El-Sayed announced his own policy platform specifically for Black residents; he calls it the THRIVE agenda. Black residents across Michigan have a chance to elect the first Black governor in the state’s history in Republican U.S. Rep. John James, the party’s nominee. It’s the second time the Michigan GOP has nominated a Black candidate for governor. In 1986, William Lucas became the first Black gubernatorial nominee for either party in Michigan’s history. But James’ campaign is getting badly outspent by his Democratic opponent, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who has long positioned herself as a champion of Civil Rights. She moved to the city of Detroit two decades ago to work for the late Judge Damon Keith. James’ campaign believes he can win over some Black voters who feel like Democrats have taken their vote for granted. The number of Black adults identifying as or leaning Democratic dropped from 77% in 2020 to 66% in 2023. And 12% to 17% of Black adults identify as or lean Republican, according to a 2025 Gallup poll. You can reach Sam at srobinson@ michronicle.com.

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What We Are Asking of Every Detroiter Make a plan to vote. Vote on November 3, vote early, or vote by absentee ballot. Then help someone else make a plan. Democracy is strongest when participation is shared. Learn about the candidates. CitizenDetroit’s candidate video series, along with voter guides from Chalkbeat Detroit and BridgeDetroit, can help voters understand the experience, priorities, and perspectives of those seeking office. Take time to review the field and encourage others to do the same. Bring this conversation into your circles. Talk about the election at your congregation, block club, neighborhood association, workplace, community organization, dinner table, or group chat. Reach out personally to friends, family members, and neighbors who may otherwise overlook the school board section of the ballot. Stay involved after Election Day. Accountability does not end when the votes are counted. Follow board meetings. Pay attention to major decisions. Ask questions. Support thoughtful governance. The SAMUEL LOGAN strongest school systems are built not only Publisher 1933-2011 through elections but through sustained civic engagement. OHN H. SENGSTACKE rman-Emeritus An 1912-1997 old proverb reminds us: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” But visionM.alone is not enough. It must be acONGWORTH QUINN companied by participation, discernment, lisher-Emeritus 1909-1989 and a willingness to accept responsibility for the future we hope to create. @michronicle.com Detroit’s history is filled with people who refused to leave important decisions to at the Supreme someone else.Court They organized, voted, volunrule inteered, the upcoming spoke up, and invested in the next generation s. Despite thebecause deci-they understood that a city’s future ultimately measured by how n, advocates onis both well it serves its children. es of the argument are This election calls for that same spirit. ing to continue their The future of Detroit is not decided only suits. in boardrooms, city halls, or state capitols.

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DTE’s Month of Warmth helps customers access new energy assistance funding As new state energy assistance funding became now available, DTE Energy’s Month of Warmth is underway – a series of four customer resource fairs across southeast Michigan where customers can get help applying for bill assistance, exploring payment options and finding ways to lower energy use. Two events remain, including one in Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Oct. 1 marked the start of a new funding year for many state energy assistance programs, including the Michigan Energy Assistance Program and State Emergency Relief. That means income-eligible customers can begin applying for newly available help with their energy bills. The events come as cooler weather approaches and many households begin preparing for higher seasonal energy use. “No one should have to choose between staying warm and paying for other basic needs,” said Evette Hollins, vice president and chief customer officer, DTE Energy. “Month of Warmth is about bringing help directly into communities so customers can sit down with someone, ask questions and get connected to support before winter.” At the events, customers will be able to: • Apply for energy assistance on site • Learn whether they qualify for state and local support • Get help with payment options and shutoff protection • Find ways to reduce monthly energy use • Connect with local agencies that provide food, housing and other support Last year, DTE helped customers access nearly $125 million in energy assistance, underscoring both the need across southeast Michigan and the resources available for eligible households. Throughout October, DTE team members and community partners will be available at events across the region to help customers take the next step. “As the new state funding window opens, we look forward to working with DTE as they launch their Month of Warmth effort,” says Dr. Darienne Hudson, President and CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “Connecting families to vital energy assistance puts them on a more solid footing as costs continue to rise, especially as we approach our typically harsh Michigan winters.” Remaining Month of Warmth events •D etroit — Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Fellowship Chapel, 7707 W. Outer Drive • I nkster — Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Operation Refuge, 27741 Carlysle Street The events are free and open to DTE customers seeking help with current or past-due energy bills, payment options or ways to lower future bills. DTE offers a range of support to fit different needs, from bill credits and State Emergency Relief to flexible payment plans, shutoff protection and free energy efficiency upgrades that help lower bills over time. Customers who need help with their energy bills can get started anytime by visiting dteenergy.com/help or by calling 2-1-1 to be connected with a local energy assistance agency.

DTE Energy’s 20-year energy plan puts reliability, affordability and cleaner power in focus Michigan’s future depends on reliable, affordable, cleaner electricity. From homes and small businesses to hospitals, manufacturers and emerging industries, communities across the state need an energy system that can support daily life and long-term economic growth. DTE’s newly filed 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) lays out how the company proposes to meet that need over the next 20 years while keeping bills as affordable as possible and continuing Michigan’s transition to cleaner energy. The plan was filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission in September and will be reviewed through a public regulatory process. “We’re building a stronger tomorrow for Michigan’s children and grandchildren,” said Joi Harris, president and CEO of DTE Energy. “We listened closely to our customers throughout this process, and this plan reflects what they told us matters most to them: reliable power, affordable bills and a practical path to a cleaner energy future. It balances those

priorities while ensuring Michigan has the energy it needs to continue growing for decades to come.” Those priorities carry weight across the communities DTE serves, where dependable power is essential for households, community institutions and employers. The company evaluated more than 100 energy scenarios to identify a practical, cost-effective mix of resources that can serve customers in every season and under a range of future conditions. No single energy source can meet every need in every condition. The proposed portfolio combines resources that have different strengths, helping maintain around-the-clock reliability as older power plants retire and electricity demand grows. The plan is expected to cost $3.5 billion less than DTE’s previous 2022 filing after accounting for updated pricing, market conditions and changes in state energy law. It also would reduce carbon dioxide emissions 84% by 2033, with deeper reductions anticipated as

additional technology is deployed. DTE sought input from nearly 2,000 customers and stakeholders through surveys, public meetings, community conversations and technical workshops. Sessions held throughout the engagement process gave residents and other stakeholders opportunities to discuss reliability, affordability and the transition to cleaner energy. Across the engagement process, ­customers consistently emphasized three priorities: reliable power, affordable bills and continued progress toward cleaner energy. Those concerns informed the proposed mix of renewables, storage, nuclear power, natural gas and customer programs. The Michigan Public Service Commission and other parties will now evaluate the proposal, including its projected costs, resource choices and ability to meet state requirements. The review will include opportunities for further analysis and stakeholder input before a final decision is made. Under state law, the process can take up to 360 days.

Prepare your home and DTE account for cold weather High energy bills can be stressful, especially during cold winters and around the holidays. But with a few smart steps today, you can get your Detroit home ready for the cold and manage your energy usage and DTE bill. If you or someone you know needs help with their DTE bill, don’t wait for winter to arrive to get help. Reach out to DTE at dteenergy.com/help to get the assistance you need. Enroll in helpful programs through your DTE account • Create an online account at dteenergy.com. • Choose when you would like DTE to reach out to you, like with high usage alerts or payment due reminders. • Enroll in payment programs that work for your lifestyle and budget. • Check your natural gas supplier – it may not be DTE. If you’re using an alternative gas supplier, you will see a call out box on your bill comparing their rate to DTE’s regulated rate. Make sure you’re on the best rate for your household. Understand last winter’s energy use • DTE’s free Bill Analyzer Tool will show you how your home used energy last winter and give you personalized tips to save this winter. • If you’re a DTE electric customer, the Insight App will show you your home’s electric usage so you can find ways to reduce your winter bill. Make changes at home • Install a programmable thermostat (DTE has rebates you might qualify for at dteenergy.com/thermostat). • Replace or clean air filters regularly to improve airflow and keep your system operating efficiently. • Fix air leaks before cold air arrives by adding weatherstripping around windows and doors to seal drafts and add insulation where needed. • Move furniture and drapes if needed so your vents aren’t blocked. Dive deeper into winter energy bills and find ways to save at dteenergy.com/staywarm.

Beacon Park turns downtown Detroit golden this holiday season When the weather turns and the days get shorter, downtown Detroit gets brighter. Beacon Park is preparing to welcome the 2026 holiday season with a full slate of free, family-friendly programming — and a park lit by 125,000 LED lights.

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The season officially begins with Light Up Beacon Park. Kick off the holiday season at Light Up Beacon Park, featuring festive entertainment, photo opportunities and fun for the whole family. Get a front-row view of the lighting of our 20-foot holiday tree and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer in downtown Detroit. It’s the kind of moment that has become a Detroit tradition — neighbors and visitors gather shoulder to shoulder, counting down together as the park comes alive for the holiday season. Golden Holiday | Nov. 21 through January Step into a golden winter wonderland at Beacon Park, glowing with 125,000 LED holiday lights and festive photo moments throughout the venue. Stroll through the golden display, capture holiday memories, hear holiday music and enjoy the magic of

The display is free and open to the public, making it an easy stop before an event downtown, after dinner or on a walk through downtown. Design Haus returns to Beacon Park with a heated, interactive space where art, live music, wellness and culture come together for a warm winter experience. Dining at Lumen Detroit Lumen Detroit, the park’s flagship restaurant, rounds out the season with seasonal menus, craft cocktails and heated, private park-side chalets — a front-row seat to the lights. Plan Your Visit Beacon Park is located at 1903 Grand River Ave. in downtown Detroit. Programming is made possible by the DTE Beacon Park Foundation and produced by the Downtown Detroit ­Partnership. For a full list of events and details, visit DTEBeaconPark.com.

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Dr. Richard Benson II Shares His Vision for the Detroit Center for Black Studies at WSU (This story originally appeared in EngageD, Wayne State University’s official weekly email newsletter dedicated to highlighting community engagement, campus outreach, and partnerships in and around Detroit.) Long before Dr. Richard Benson II came to Wayne State University, Detroit had already found a place in his scholarship. The historian, who spent 13 years teaching at Spelman College, began visiting the city more than a decade ago while researching his second book, Funding the Revolution: Black Power, White Church Money, and the Financial Architects of Black Radicalism, 1966–1976. He expected much of the material he needed to be in New York and Philadelphia. But as he dug deeper — including into the collections at Wayne State’s Walter P. Reuther Library — his attention kept returning to Detroit: its labor history, the migrations that transformed it and, especially, its long tradition of Black organizing. Eventually, Benson came to see the city as an “epicenter” of the history he was studying. Now, he is helping shape how that history will be taught in Detroit. Recently named director of Wayne State’s Detroit Center for Black Studies (DCBS), Benson wants to build something that reaches well beyond the traditional boundaries of an academic center. His vision includes a place where Black students can find intellectual community and support; where scholars and longtime Detroiters can learn from one another; where the stories of Black autoworkers, educators and organizers can be preserved; and where the university can build stronger, two-way relationships with the city surrounding it. Benson takes on that work at a consequential moment. Black studies programs, African American history and diversity initiatives face political and institutional challenges across the country. For Benson, that climate makes the mission of DCBS more urgent, not less. More than half a century after Black studies emerged as an academic discipline, he argues that the field remains essential not only for understanding Black life, but for understanding America itself. In a conversation with EngageD, Benson discussed his ambitions for DCBS, the continuing relevance of Black studies, the national backlash against the field and why he believes Wayne State — in the heart of Detroit — is an ideal place to help determine where Black studies goes next. As the inaugural director, you have an opportunity to help define what the Detroit Center for Black studies will become. What is your vision for the center? I envision DCBS becoming a point of interaction where young people on this campus understand that if you are Black or of African descent, there is a space at this university that is both programmatic and a space for academic advocacy. You can come

Dr. Richard Benson II here and nurture relationships, network and get support. I want students to be able to walk out of a classroom and come to the center and speak to one of the professionals or have a space of refuge and retreat where they can study. Sometimes you just need to be around people who have similar cultural, historical and political identifications. But the relationship with the community is critical. When Black studies departments and other units become disconnected from the communities that were instrumental in ensuring they existed in the first place, they become more vulnerable. The center has to be something different. It has to do something different. What does that relationship between DCBS and the Detroit community look like in practice? I want those connections to be bridges, not conduits where people from the university go out into the community but nobody from the community comes in. A student might come out of class, walk into the center and suddenly find themselves in an impromptu roundtable discussion with somebody who has been part of Detroit’s history. I also want to capture more oral histories — Black people who worked in the plants, teachers and others with deep relationships to Detroit. Those stories give young people and researchers another way to understand the city. Our ‘Communiversity’ program is another part of that. These aren’t simply speaking engagements. They are teaching opportunities connecting experts with the greater Black Detroit community. And the people who come aren’t just an audience; they bring knowledge themselves. You can read about what it meant to be a Black plant worker in Detroit in the 1970s and ‘80s, but what happens when the person who actually lived it is sitting in the room

Democrats Activate Obama to Campaign with El-Sayed, Benson in Detroit Sam Robinson SENIOR REPORTER

Former President Barack Obama is coming to Detroit to support Michigan’s Democratic ticket ahead of the state’s consequential midterm election, the party announced Monday. Obama is set to appear with candidates for Senate and governor, Abdul El-Sayed and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The Associated Press reported Obama recently taped advertisements to support two dozen candidates for governor and US Senate. On the line is a U.S. Senate seat, an open governor’s race and local races that will determine control of the state Legislature. Benson is the latest gubernatorial candidate to get an ad from former President Barack Obama. “As Secretary of State, Jocelyn proved that government can solve big problems and stand up to powerful interests,” Obama says in the ad. “Now she’s running for governor to lower health care costs, build more homes and fight for every child’s right to a quality education. Jocelyn has real answers to the problems keeping families up at night.” The popular former president has become involved in the Nov. 3 midterm elections over the last week, announcing campaign stops and TV ads. Obama will visit Detroit to support Benson and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Saturday, Oct. 24, the start of early voting. The first Black president remains one

of the most popular figures in Democratic politics nearly a decade after he left office. The visit is seen as a move to secure African American voters who supported U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, El-Sayed’s primary opponent. Black voters have come under the microscope as Republican campaigns visit Detroit in hopes of peeling off voters frustrated with the progressive direction of the Democratic Party candidates, particularly El-Sayed. Obama and El-Sayed reportedly spoke in August as Michigan Democrats rallied for unity after El-Sayed’s contentious primary win over US Rep. Haley Stevens. Stevens won the majority of Black Detroiters, which El-Sayed’s campaign has worked to win over in recent weeks. El-Sayed struggled with Detroit voters, earning just 31% of the vote in Detroit on Aug. 4. During the primary, Stevens ran ads featuring Obama that some voters told Michigan Chronicle was the reason they supported her over El-Sayed. The ad, cut from a speech where the former president was supporting Stevens over a Republican ahead of the 2018 general election, confused some voters who believed Obama had endorsed Stevens in her primary campaign vs. El-Sayed. Both races for governor and U.S. Senate saw candidates debate this month. Benson and James debated on Oct. 6, and El-Sayed and Rogers debated on Oct. 8. Both debates happened on WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids. Benson and James again debated on WDIV Local 4 in Detroit on Oct. 15. You can reach Sam at srobinson@ michronicle.com.

telling you what it looked like? That adds something to the conversation that may not have been written down. More than half a century after the establishment of Black studies as an academic discipline, why does it remain relevant? Black studies remains necessary because of who gets to write history, who gets to capture the narrative and what gets left on the fringe. Fifty years ago, you had people earning degrees without encountering a curriculum that reflected the presence and contributions of Black people to this nation from its inception. That problem hasn’t disappeared. Look at teacher education. You can have somebody preparing to teach who may end up in Detroit, Flint or Saginaw — standing in front of classrooms that are 60 or 70 percent Black — and maybe they’ve had one class dealing broadly with difference. If you want to teach Black kids, you need to understand that the historical, political and cultural realities are different. To say you ‘don’t see color’ while teaching those children ignores part of who they are. You want to teach my child or somebody else’s child, and you’re going to ignore who they are, but at the same time tell me you’re concerned with who they’re going to become? I can’t reconcile those two things. Black studies isn’t only about Black people learning about themselves. You’re learning about the greater nation. You’re learning about structures, geopolitics, philosophy and so many different things. I think Black studies right now is even more critical, and we need to be unapologetic about understanding what its role should be moving forward. Black studies, African American history, DEI programs and the teaching of race have come under political and institutional attack across the country. What do you believe is at stake? University spaces are critical because young people come from different parts of the city, state and country. They bring different lived experiences and different curiosities. Universities have a responsibility to instruct and lessen the divide. The greater question our nation is still struggling to answer is: What does it mean to be American? Does American have a particular color? Does it have a particular gender? Does it have a particular socioeconomic class? And if some of us don’t neatly fit into those categories, how are we considered? Young people need to understand that there is no standardized American. There are versions of Americans. They may speak English. They may speak Spanish. I’m from

Chicago, whose metropolitan area is home to one of the world’s largest populations of people of Polish descent outside of Poland, and where the Polish language remains part of everyday life in certain sections of the city. Detroit itself has French roots. To not understand the greater possibilities of this national experiment undermines the greater possibilities of humanism. What is being called anti-DEI is another extension historically of what we’ve known to be true about marginalization. That’s why the work matters. When I was an undergraduate in Wisconsin, I met white students who told us they had never seen a Black person before. Much of what they thought they knew about us came from television and popular culture. We found ourselves saying, “That’s a stereotype. That’s misinformation.” We were doing that informally. So, what would it look like if it were structured? That’s part of what a center like this can do — not only inform Black students but provide other people an opportunity to come in and learn something and interrupt misinformation. Why is Wayne State — and why is Detroit — the right place for this center? When I began coming to Detroit for research, I started realizing how much had happened here. Detroit became what it became because of auto, migration and an extraordinary organizing tradition. As I dug into the work, I began to see Detroit as an epicenter because of that tradition and the movement of Black people into and through the city. For this center to be at Wayne State at a time when Detroit is experiencing a renaissance means it can be part of crafting, molding and exposing who the city’s future leaders are going to be. A student might come into the center just looking for somewhere to study and spend three or four years absorbing information and support. Ten years later, that person could be a lawyer or sitting on city council. They might look back and say, ‘I spent a lot of time getting support at the Detroit Center for Black Studies. I was having a hard time as an undergraduate, and these people helped me.’ So the center can inform, but it can also help retain students and show them their place in the larger construct of Detroit and Black America. I’ve only been here a short time, but one thing I know to be true: Black folks here love being from Detroit. They love being Black and from Detroit. This center, without question, is going to be reflective of that disposition as well.

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Black America Is Working Harder, but Are We Getting Ahead? By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

There is something troubling about the economic condition of Black America that deserves more attention than it receives. We are living in a generation of extraordinary achievements. Black Americans are earning college degrees, advancing into professions that were once closed to us, starting businesses, purchasing homes, and participating in the American economy in ways previous generations fought to make possible. By almost every visible measure, we appear to be moving forward. Yet beneath those accomplishments lies a more complicated reality. For many Black families, financial security remains elusive, homeownership is increasingly difficult to achieve, and the ability to build lasting wealth seems to be slipping further Anthony O. Kellum out of reach. We are working, earning, and accomplishing more, but the question remains: Are we actually getting ahead? For generations, economic progress has been measured by the belief that our children would enjoy greater opportunities than we did. Each generation would stand a little taller than the one before it. Our homes would become more valuable, our savings would grow, and the sacrifices of our parents and grandparents would eventually translate into a more secure future for their descendants. But for many Black families today, that expectation is becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile with their financial reality. The promise of upward mobility remains deeply embedded in the American experience, yet the distance between working hard and achieving genuine economic security appears to be growing, and that raises an uncomfortable question worth examining: If Black Americans are accomplishing more than ever before, why does getting ahead still feel so difficult? It is an uncomfortable question because it challenges something many of us have believed in our entire lives. We were taught that progress was almost inevitable if we did our part. Each generation would stand a little taller than the one before it. Our children would have greater opportunities, our homes would become more valuable, our savings would grow, and the sacrifices of our parents and grandparents would eventually translate into a more secure future for their descendants. Yet for many Black families today, that promise feels increasingly difficult to realize. Consider the latest findings from the Federal Reserve. In October 2026, the Federal Reserve released its Survey of Consumer Finances, examining the financial condition of American families between 2022 and 2025. The report found that median family income across the country increased by 7 percent after adjusting for inflation, while median household wealth increased by approximately 2 percent. On the surface, those numbers suggest an economy in which American families are making at least some progress. But look a little deeper, and a different picture begins to emerge. While the typical American family’s wealth increased modestly, the median net worth of Black families declined by approximately 25 percent during that same period. Think about what that means at a time when the country as a whole experienced some financial gains, the typical Black family lost a substantial portion of its accumulated wealth. These are not simply numbers on a government spreadsheet. They represent real families, real sacrifices, and real consequences. They represent parents who worked overtime to save for a down payment, grandparents who hoped to leave something behind, and young professionals who believed their education and careers would provide the foundation for a more secure future. This raises a troubling question: If we are doing so many of the things we were taught to do, why does

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Fifth Third Unveils a Historic $7.6 Billion Commitment to Lift Michigan Neighborhoods Post-Merger By Jeremy Allen EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Fifth Third Bank is laying down a massive marker for Michigan’s economic future, announcing a five-year, $7.6 billion community commitment designed to drive economic mobility and lasting impact across the state. Rolling out hot on the heels of the bank’s major merger with Comerica, this investment, the bank says, is a direct strategy to pump vital resources into low- and moderate-income neighborhoods where the bank holds a deep, historic employment footprint. For Kala Gibson, Fifth Third’s chief corporate responsibility officer, steering this kind of massive financial power back into home soil is intensely personal. Gibson’s path to banking started early when he was just twelve years old with a paper route, making his own money and diligently depositing it into a local savings account to learn about financial independence. But one day, he walked up to his neighborhood branch only to find the doors padlocked shut. While his mother brushed it off, telling him another branch was just down the road, a young Gibson noticed a much starker reality unfolding around him. “When that branch left, everything else left with it, turning a financial desert into a food desert as other vital services pulled out too,” he said. That childhood memory stuck with him for life, shaping his career and driving how major financial institutions choose to show up for communities today. Now, stepping back into his home region, Gibson reflects on the mission with profound pride. As a homeboy returning to take everything the city made him into and using it to give back, he considers the work an incredible blessing.

This statewide rollout scales up a philosophy that has already started taking root on the ground. Just weeks ago, the bank launched a targeted $20 million capital commitment bringing Detroit’s Gratiot/7 Mile and Denby/ Whittier neighborhoods straight into the Fifth Third Neighborhood Program. But leadership is quick to emphasize that headline figures are only part of the equation. Recalling early discussions about that initial Detroit rollout, Gibson shared how one of his leaders, Susan Thomas, reminded the team that they shouldn’t just stay fixated on a dollar amount. The real story, Thomas stressed, is going to be what the actual, human-centered outcomes look like on the ground. Rather than imposing a top-down corporate template from a boardroom in Cincinnati, the strategy behind the $7.6 billion plan was forged through genuine listening. The priorities driving the commitment came out of Community Listening Sessions held last winter across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other expanded markets. Facilitated by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, these sessions brought together Fifth Third and Comerica leaders alongside neighborhood stakeholders and the bank’s National Community Advisory Forum to figure out what local residents actually need. As Gibson puts it regarding authentic community engagement, “You have to come and kiss the soil, connecting directly with people to ask what they truly require.” That listening-first philosophy translates into a comprehensive blueprint running from 2027 through 2031. The commitment funnels lending, investment, and philanthropy into

six core areas: affordable housing and community development finance, small business lending and grants, mortgage and home equity access, sustainable communities, place-based neighborhood investments, and broad financial inclusion. As Gibson emphasized when announcing the statewide plan, Fifth Third is investing in people, neighborhoods, and local partnerships that create lasting opportunity, noting how ongoing work in G7 and Denby/Whittier shows how targeted investments unlock broader growth, support local businesses, expand pathways to homeownership, and strengthen Michigan’s economic future. Following its merger with Comerica, Fifth Third stands firmly as the largest retail deposit holder in both Michigan and Detroit. To anchor that presence, the bank established its Michigan regional headquarters at One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit while maintaining its expansive Great Lakes Campus in Farmington Hills as a core employment center. These hubs honor Comerica’s rich 176-year banking legacy in the region, turning historic roots into active, on-the-ground momentum. That momentum is translating into a flurry of concrete initiatives rolled out neighborhood by neighborhood. Across the state, small businesses will receive direct boosts through 53 distinct grants of $5,300 each from the Fifth Third Small Business Catalyst Fund, alongside an expanded Small Business Community Credit Program backed by dedicated sales staff. Families striving for stability will benefit from an enhanced Community Mortgage Program offering reduced fees, flexible underwriting, targeted

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Money Matters: Consumer’s Don’t Have Confidence in the Economy Right Now By Mark S. Lee CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Americans are sending a troubling message about the economy: They are increasingly worried about where things are headed, and the latest consumer confidence numbers suggest those concerns are getting harder to ignore. The University of Michigan’s preliminary October 2026 Index of Consumer Sentiment fell to 46.3, down from 48.1 in September and 13.6% below its reading a year earlier. Even more concerning, the survey measure of current economic conditions plunged to 44.7, its lowest reading on record. Meanwhile, the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped 6.7 points in September to 81.9, marking its third consecutive monthly decline. Its expectations index, which measures consumers’ outlook for income, business conditions and employment, fell for a third straight month. The message is clear: Americans are becoming less optimistic about their financial future. But why? Start with the cost of living. Although inflation has moderated at various points over the past several years, consumers are still dealing with the cumulative effect of higher prices. Groceries, housing, utilities, insurance, and other necessities continue to consume substantial portions of household budgets. For many families, the problem is not simply how quickly prices

are rising. It is that everyday expenses remain considerably higher than they were before the pandemic. Energy prices have added another layer of pressure. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has contributed to higher fuel costs, affecting drivers at the pump and potentially increasing transportation and operating ex- Mark S. Lee penses for businesses. When gasoline prices rise, consumers have less money available for restaurants, entertainment, travel, and other discretionary purchases. Inflation expectations are also moving in the wrong direction. In its preliminary October survey, the University of Michigan found that consumers expected prices to rise 4.7% over the next year, up from 4.6% in September. Long-term inflation expectations also increased to 3.5%. Those figures suggest households remain concerned that the cost of living will continue to climb. Borrowing costs are another concern. Higher interest rates make financing a home, vehicle, or credit-card balance more expensive. Even consumers who have managed their finances responsibly may postpone major purchases when monthly payments seem increasingly difficult to justify. Uncertainty about future interest rates adds to the hesitation. Then there is the employment picture.

Consumers are paying close attention to job security, hiring prospects and the possibility that economic uncertainty could affect their household income. The Conference Board’s September survey reflected growing concerns about future business and labor-market conditions. Trade tensions and uncertainty surrounding economic policy also complicate the outlook. Businesses facing unpredictable costs may delay investments or hiring, while consumers worry that tariffs and other disruptions could translate into higher prices. Yet one of the most interesting aspects of the current environment is the disconnect between consumer sentiment and actual spending. Retail sales rose 0.8% in September, according to the latest government report, released October 15. However, gasoline sales contributed significantly to that increase as prices at the pump climbed. A measure of core retail sales rose just 0.1%, suggesting underlying spending momentum was much more modest. This distinction matters. Consumer confidence measures how people feel about the economy; it does not directly measure how much they spend. Households still need to buy groceries, pay utility bills and commute to work, even when they are pessimistic.

Higher-income consumers, supported in part by stock-market gains, can also continue spending while lower-income families cut back. For businesses, that divide presents a challenge. Retailers may need to emphasize value and promotions, restaurants could face pressure on discretionary spending, and small businesses may struggle to maintain sales while their own operating costs remain elevated. For consumers, the response is practical: review household budgets, manage high-interest debt, compare prices and preserve emergency savings where possible. Ultimately, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a recession. But persistently weak sentiment can become a problem if it leads households to reduce spending and businesses to slow hiring or investment. The economy is not measured solely by how consumers feel. Nevertheless, when millions of Americans believe they are falling behind financially, policymakers and business leaders should pay attention. Because economic growth means little to households if they do not feel they are getting ahead. We invite readers, business owners, and future entrepreneurs to follow along, ask questions, and engage. If you have story ideas or questions, you can email Lee at mark@ leegroupinnovation.com or visit leegroupinnovation.com.

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Working Harder From page A-5 financial security remain so difficult to achieve? I believe part of the answer lies in a distinction we do not discuss nearly enough: the difference between earning a living and building a life of lasting economic security. Income is what we earn wealth is what we retain, own, and have the ability to transfer to the next generation. A family can earn a respectable income and still struggle financially. It can own two automobiles, live in a beautiful home, send children to college, and maintain what appears to be a comfortable middle-class lifestyle while remaining only a few missed paychecks away from financial difficulty. And for Black America, that distinction carries particular historical significance. For generations, Black Americans were denied many of the opportunities that allowed other families to accumulate property and transfer wealth. Discriminatory lending practices, restrictive housing policies, unequal access to credit, and barriers to business ownership prevented countless families from participating fully in the economic growth of this country. Even as those legal barriers were challenged and dismantled, their financial consequences did not simply disappear. When one generation is able to pass down a home, savings, investments, or a business, the next generation begins life with an advantage. When another generation must start from nothing or must use its resources to support relatives who were never given the same opportunities, the journey toward financial independence becomes considerably more difficult. That is not an argument against personal responsibility. I believe deeply in personal responsibility. It is an acknowledgment that responsibility and opportunity must work together if we expect meaningful progress. The same concern becomes particularly visible when we examine homeownership. According to an October 2026 analysis by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Black borrowers accounted for approximately 8.2 percent of home-purchase mortgage originations in 2025, down from 9.2 percent in 2022 and 2023. That is especially concerning when we consider that Black Americans represent a larger share of the nation’s adult population. After decades of civil rights legislation, fair lending protections, and public commitments to expanding homeownership, we are still confronting a substantial gap in who gets to participate in one of America’s most important pathways to building wealth. I have spent more than 30 years in the mortgage industry, and I can tell you that

homeownership represents far more than having a roof over your head. For many families, it is the first meaningful asset they will ever own. It provides stability, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to build equity over time. It can help finance education, support entrepreneurship, provide resources during retirement, and become an inheritance for our children and grandchildren. Of course, homeownership is not guaranteed investment but when approached responsibly, ownership remains one of the most accessible ways ordinary families can participate in the long-term growth of the American economy. But I am increasingly convinced that our conversation must extend beyond simply encouraging people to purchase homes. We must also ask whether the economic conditions necessary to sustain ownership are becoming more difficult for the very families who need those opportunities most.

Consider a young Black couple today both may have college degrees, both may be employed in respectable professions together, and they may earn more money than their parents ever earned. Yet they are confronting housing prices that have risen dramatically, student loan obligations, higher insurance premiums, property taxes, childcare expenses, and everyday living costs that consume an increasing share of their income. They may be earning more in dollars while finding it harder to save, purchase a home, or establish the financial foundation their parents hoped they would enjoy. Is that progress? In some respects, absolutely. Greater educational attainment, professional opportunity, and access to careers that were once closed to Black Americans are achievements worth recognizing. We should never minimize how far we have come. I also worry that we have become so accustomed to celebrating individual success stories that we sometimes overlook the broader economic condition of our communities. We celebrate the Black executive, the successful entrepreneur, the professional athlete, the entertainer, and the individual who has overcome extraordinary odds. And

we should celebrate them. Their achievements matter, and their stories inspire us. But the success of a relatively small number of individuals cannot be the only measure of progress for millions of people. The more meaningful question is what is happening to the average Black family. Is the schoolteacher building equity? Is the nurse able to save for retirement? Can the young entrepreneur obtain reasonable financing? Can the working couple purchase their first home without becoming financially overwhelmed? Can grandparents pass down property without losing it to taxes, debt, or a lack of estate planning? Those are the questions that tell us whether economic opportunity is becoming more broadly available. And there is another question we should be willing to ask ourselves: Are we doing enough with the opportunities and resources we already possess? I do not believe every economic challenge facing Black America can be explained by discrimination, nor do I believe every problem can be solved through individual financial discipline. Both perspectives are incomplete because there are structural barriers that require institutional attention, and there are personal financial decisions that deserve greater consideration. We need fair access to credit, responsible lending, affordable housing, quality education, and economic policies that expand opportunity. At the same time, we need stronger financial literacy, greater participation in ownership, more intentional estate planning, and a renewed emphasis on teaching our children the difference between consuming wealth and creating it. We must become as comfortable discussing assets, equity, investments, credit, and inheritance around our dinner tables as we are discussing careers, sports, and entertainment. And we must be willing to have those conversations without shame, judgment, or the assumption that everyone begins from the same starting line. For me, this is not a conversation rooted

in pessimism. Quite the opposite. I remain optimistic about America and about the future of Black Americans. I have witnessed extraordinary progress in my lifetime. I have seen families purchase homes they never imagined owning, entrepreneurs build successful businesses from modest beginnings, and young people achieve opportunities their grandparents could only dream about. Those experiences are why I continue to believe in the American Dream. But believing in that dream should not prevent us from examining whether it is becoming more difficult to achieve. Loving this country does not require us to ignore its shortcomings. And celebrating Black progress does not mean we should stop asking whether that progress is reaching enough people. Perhaps the next chapter of Black economic advancement requires us to rethink what getting ahead really means. Maybe it is not simply a larger paycheck, a more expensive automobile, a bigger house, or a more impressive professional title. Maybe it is having enough financial security to withstand an unexpected hardship without losing everything we have worked to build. Maybe it is owning a home that becomes an asset for our children. Maybe it is building a business that creates employment and opportunity in our communities. Maybe it is reaching retirement with dignity, without depending entirely on the next generation for survival. And perhaps, most importantly, it is ensuring that our children do not have to begin their economic lives at the same starting point we did. These are not questions intended to criticize Black America. They are questions rooted in my belief in its enormous potential. Property is Power! Property is Power! is a movement to promote home and community ownership. Studies indicate homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement.

$7.6 billion community commitment From page A-1 outreach, and robust down payment and closing cost assistance. An additional $250 million is being earmarked specifically for sustainable lending and investment to support energy affordability, reliable utilities, and resilient public and private infrastructure. The proven Neighborhood Program is also expanding beyond Detroit to bring targeted,

place-based revitalization to underserved communities in Grand Rapids. Ultimately, the bank envisions an approach where intellectual, social, and financial capital combine to spark genuine transformation. Looking down the line, leadership wants to see neighborhoods sparkle, featuring thriving commercial corridors, robust single-family homeownership,

and real economic choices for residents. For Gibson, who knows firsthand what happens when a neighborhood loses its anchor, the mission is about making sure people have the power to stay, grow, and build generational wealth. Reflecting on the gritty, enduring spirit of the local community, he notes with pride that Detroit folks are just built different, understanding perseverance and resilience deeply.

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WAYNE COUNTY / WAYNE COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY PROPOSAL Renewal of Wayne County Zoological Authority Millage in Support of the Detroit Zoo In 2008 and 2016, pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008, Wayne County voters renewed a 10-year property tax millage to fund zoological services through the Wayne County Zoological Authority, supporting animal care for more than 2,000 animals and 200 species, educational and senior programs, and facility maintenance at the Detroit Zoo. To continue providing these services, the Authority seeks to renew and restore the millage to the original voter-approved rate of 0.10 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value). This proposal would renew the millage at 0.0982 mill and restore the remaining 0.0018 mill that was reduced due to required rollback, for a total authorized rate of 0.10 mill on taxable real and personal property for ten (10) years. If approved, the millage rate would be unchanged from those approved by voters in 2008 and 2016. Funds will be disbursed to the Authority and transferred to the Detroit Zoo as permitted by law. All funds are subject to annual independent audits. It is estimated that $6,145,462 will be collected in the first year. Ballot Question:

MICHIGAN LAW MANDATES ALL VOTERS TO PRESENT VALID PHOTO ID AT THE POLLS OR COMPLETE AN AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. Acceptable forms of photo IDs are: Michigan Driver’s License or a Michigan Personal ID; Driver’s License or Personal ID by another state; Federal or State Government photo ID; U.S. Passport; Military ID with photo; current Student ID with photo or Tribal ID with photo. Absentee ballots are available for all elections. Registered voters may obtain a ballot at the Detroit Department of Elections, the Detroit City Clerk’s Office or at any of our Early Voting Centers listed below.

District 1

District 5

WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

District 2

Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235 District 3

Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234

• All Early Vote Centers will be open on Saturday, October 24, through November 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for Department of Elections and City Clerk’s Office, which will be open until November 2, 2026 (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). • Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Department of Elections) • Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (City Clerk’s Office) • Saturday, October 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Department of Elections) • Monday, November 2nd – Absentee voting ceases at 4:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters may also submit their ballots by dropping it into any of our drop boxes (24 hours, 7 days a week) listed below.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 DETROIT, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Detroit, Michigan who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Detroit Department of Elections, the office of the Detroit City Clerk, any of our Early Vote Centers, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Detroit Department of Elections or the Detroit City Clerk’s Office. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com . The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Tuesday, October 20, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Detroit Department of Elections, the Detroit City Clerk’s office, or any of the following Early Vote Centers: District 1

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Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234

District 3

District 6

District 4

Clark Park 1130 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209

WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48213

WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219 District 2

The Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority (“Authority”) is a joint authority established by Wayne and Oakland Counties (“Counties”) pursuant to Michigan Public Act 321 of the Public Acts of 2000, as amended, and was formed to support the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and other public historical museums located in Wayne and Oakland Counties (“Historical Museums”) that provide historical museum services for students, residents and visitors of the Counties. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors in each of the Counties to levy a tax of 0.2 mill (20 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on taxable property to provide revenue for Historical Museums. It is estimated that if approved and levied on taxable property located within Wayne County, this new millage would generate approximately $12,219,200 in 2026. In addition to supporting the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, and Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 15% of revenues received by the Authority from taxable property in Wayne County, after Authority administrative expenses, will be disbursed to the County of Wayne for the purposes of supporting Historical Museums in Wayne County. Shall a 0.2 mill tax on all taxable property located within Wayne County be imposed by the Authority for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2026 through 2035, inclusive, to provide historical museum services for the benefit of the residents of the Counties?

District 7

Adams Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235

WAYNE COUNTY / SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN PUBLIC HISTORICAL MUSEUM AUTHORITY PROPOSAL Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority Millage Proposal

District 6

Clark Park 1130 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209

District 4

WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48213

Do you approve the renewal and restoration of the levy of 0.10 mill on all taxable property in Wayne County for a period of ten (10) years, from 2028 through 2037?

YES

District 6

City Clerk’s Office (Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.) 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 106 Detroit, MI 48226

District 7

District 5

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202

Adams Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI 48238

District 6

City Clerk’s Office (Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.) 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 106 Detroit, MI 48226

HOURS OF OPERATION: • Early Vote Centers will open on Saturday, October 24, through November 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Department of Elections) • Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (City Clerk’s Office) • Saturday, October 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Department of Elections) • Monday, November 2nd - Absentee Voting ceases at 4:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Detroit will be voting in the General Election for the following offices: • Governor and Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • United States Senator • Representative in Congress (13th District) • State Senator 1st District • Representative in State Legislature • Member of the State Board of Education • Regent of the University of Michigan • Trustee of Michigan State University

• Governor of Wayne State University • County Executive • County Commissioner (5th District ONLY) • Justice of Supreme Court • Judge of Court of Appeals (1st District) • Judge of Circuit Court (3rd Circuit) • Judge of Probate Court • Judge of District Court (36th District) • Board of Trustees Member Wayne County Community College (2nd District) • Board Member Detroit Public Schools Community District

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Fresh and Pressed Juice Turns a Family Wellness Journey Into a Growing Mission By Miss AJ Williams For Fresh and Pressed Juice founder Kiara Smith, the road to entrepreneurship did not begin with a business plan. It began at home, with a mother trying to make healthier choices for her family. As Smith started paying closer attention to what her family was eating, she began looking for foods that were nourishing, energizing and made with cleaner ingredients. Along the way, she discovered that wellness did not have to mean changing everything at once. “That experience taught me that food can be a powerful tool for supporting our health,” Smith said. “I started choosing foods that loved us back — things that nourished, energized and fueled my family. I also learned that wellness doesn’t have to happen overnight. Small, intentional changes and baby steps can make a big difference.” But as she explored gluten-free, dairy-free and no-added-sugar options, Smith noticed a gap. Healthier choices were possible at home, but convenient options were not always easy to find when her family was on the go.

CHIC-CATION: Timeless Charm, Modern Indulgence at

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By Miss AJ Williams

So she began creating what she could not easily find. “I decided to create what I wished we had: a place where my family and other families could enjoy delicious, convenient food made with quality ingredients without feeling like eating healthy had to be complicated,” she said. “And that’s really how Fresh and Pressed Juice came to life.” What started in her kitchen quickly became something bigger. Smith began sharing her wellness journey online, including the juices she was making, and people started asking if they could order them. Before long, she was spending five to six hours a day making juice from home. It was her husband who eventually pushed her to recognize that what she had created had the potential to become a business. “He sat me down and said, ‘We have to turn this into a business,’” Smith said. “And honestly, I knew it was bigger than me.” Smith had been a stay-at-home mother for years, making the transition into entrepreneurship and eventually opening a brick-and-mortar location intimidating. She remembers feeling nervous and uncertain about taking that step, but her husband’s encouragement helped her move forward. At the center of the business was something she already understood personally: parents trying to make healthier choices for their families but unsure where to begin. Fresh and Pressed Juice approaches wellness

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From historic architecture and unforgettable dining to the simple pleasure of coffee in bed, Saint John’s Resort offers an elevated escape with all the indulgences of a getaway close to home. A former Catholic seminary isn’t exactly where one expects to find an indulgent girls’ getaway, complete with fine dining, cocktails, luxurious accommodations, and a little friendly competition on the golf course. Yet Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, makes a compelling case for reimagining what a luxury escape can look like, particularly when historic architecture and modern hospitality share the same address. The property’s history is impossible to overlook, and thankfully, no one has tried to erase it. Stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, hand-carved woodwork, and cloistered courtyards preserve its former character. At the same time, its transformation into a luxury resort has created a completely different kind of retreat. The surroundings are grand without feeling unapproachable, and the experience invites guests to enjoy the property rather than admire it. For my latest Chic-cation, my sister joined me for an overnight escape that promised good food, a little relaxation, and time together without the usual distractions of everyday life. What unfolded was a stay filled with memorable culinary experiences, thoughtful hospitality, and a few unexpected pleasures, including a hotel bed that deserves far more praise than hotel beds typically get. Just 25 minutes outside Detroit, Saint John’s proves that a change of scenery doesn’t necessarily require a change of zip code. Our evening began at The Wine Grotto, tucked beneath the resort’s original chapel. The intimate space retains its original masonry and architectural details, creating an atmosphere that feels wonderfully removed from the world upstairs. Once part of the property’s religious history, the Grotto has been reimagined into a distinctive dining and wine experience, where the historic setting is as much a part of the appeal as what’s being served. But Chef Lakisha Harris’s Pan-Seared “Soul” risotto gave me one of the evening’s most memorable culinary moments. Featured exclusively at The Wine Grotto, the dish paired creamy risotto with beautifully pan-seared scallops and crum-

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Arts Nonprofit to Present ‘The House That Poems Built, Celebrating the Life and Work of Detroit Poet jessica Care moore’ By Biba Adams

decades creating platforms for artists and engaging young people through the arts. STAFF WRITER AND REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBER “The House That Poems Built is not simply an exhibiHow does a little girl from Detroit turn poems into a tion about what jessica Care moore has accomplished,” said life’s work? Yvette Rock, Founder and The House That Poems Executive Director of Live EXHIBITION INFORMATION Built, a new upcoming mulCoal. “It is about helping The House That Poems Built tidisciplinary exhibition the next generation underat The RED Children’s Art Featuring the life and work of jessica Care moore stand the power that can live Museum & Gallery, invites The RED Children’s Art Museum & Gallery inside something as simple visitors to explore that 19556 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 as a pen or pencil.” question through the life, Exhibition Dates: October 22–December 12, 2026 Rock adds, “Those tools work, and creative legacy have allowed jessica to build Opening Reception: October 22, 2026 of internationally acclaimed poems, books, images, relaDetroit poet, author, record- VIP ($30) 5 - 6 p.m. | Public Reception (Free): 6 - 9 p.m. tionships, institutions, and ing artist, playwright, pub- VIP Tickets: www.livecoal.org (purchased via Eventbrite) community. Her house was lisher, curator, filmmaker, built one word, one image, Public Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and visual artist jessica Care one idea at a time. We want Admission: Free for Live Coal members; moore. young people to leave this exBorn and raised in De- general museum admission information at www.livecoal.org hibition asking themselves: For more information: www.livecoal.org troit, moore is the city’s Poet What can I build with the Laureate and the founder of tools in my own hands?” Black WOMEN Rock!, The Moore Art House, and Moore Born and raised in Detroit, moore is the city’s Poet LaureBlack Press. Her interdisciplinary career spans poetry, ate and the founder of Black WOMEN Rock! The Moore Art music, theater, publishing, film, education, and cultural House, and Moore Black Press. Her interdisciplinary career organizing. She has authored multiple poetry collections, spans poetry, music, theater, publishing, film, education, collaborated with artists across musical genres, and spent

and cultural organizing. She has authored multiple poetry collections, collaborated with artists across musical genres, and spent decades creating platforms for artists and engaging young people through the arts. You can reach Biba at Biba.Adams@MIChronicle.com

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bled bacon, adding savory depth that elevated every bite. Sophisticated without losing its soul, it’s the kind of dish that belongs in a luxury resort but still feels like home. The flavors were familiar, comforting, and beautifully executed, proving that refinement doesn’t have to come at the expense of warmth. From there, we made our way to FIVE Steakhouse, where the evening continued with another exceptional dining experience. Executive Chef Terrance Taver delivered a meal that reminded me why a truly memorable dinner is about more than an impressive presentation. My filet mignon and lobster tails were prepared beautifully, offering the kind of indulgence that makes you slow down and appreciate every bite. And the decadent chocolate cake that followed? I’m still thinking about it. Rich, indulgent, and worth every bite, it was a fitting conclusion to an already remarkable evening. The service was equally memorable. Lindsay and John were exceptional, bringing warmth, attentiveness, and personality without feeling overly formal. That balance matters. Fine dining should feel special, but the best experiences also make you feel comfortable enough to relax, laugh, and enjoy the company across the table. Their hospitality made an already lovely evening feel even more personal. After dinner, I was ready for another favorite part of any overnight getaway: having absolutely nowhere else I needed to be. Back in our well-appointed guest room, the whirlpool provided the perfect winddown before slipping into what turned out to be one of my favorite features of the entire stay. The bed. Now, I appreciate a beautiful hotel room as much as anyone, but I’ve learned luxury often shows up in details that aren’t imme-

diately obvious. Saint John’s had something I rarely encounter in hotels anymore: proper three-layer bedding. A sheet, a blanket, and a comforter, plus wonderful pillows and a mattress that struck just the right balance between softness and support. It’s a seemingly small detail, but anyone who appreciates a beautifully made bed understands the difference. I slept exceptionally well, and waking up beneath those layers was an experience all its own. The next morning brought another small indulgence worth mentioning: the in-room Nespresso machine. I’m particular about my coffee, and having a freshly brewed cup without leaving that wonderful bed felt especially luxurious. No rushing to get dressed, no searching for the nearest coffee shop, just a slow morning with good coffee and nowhere I needed to be immediately. Sometimes the most memorable moments of a getaway require the least effort. Eventually, we traded our room’s comfort for breakfast at FIVE, then headed outdoors to The Cardinal, the resort’s golf course, for a little friendly competition on the putting green. Neither of us needed to be particularly skilled to enjoy ourselves, which was part of the fun. Between the beautiful grounds and the occasional questionable putt, it was an opportunity to laugh, enjoy the fresh air, and spend time together without an agenda. Our final stop was Doyle’s Irish Pub, where a celebratory dessert and drink brought our overnight escape to a leisurely close. The relaxed atmosphere offered a fitting contrast to the previous evening’s fine dining and showcased another side of the resort’s personality. Saint John’s offers a range of experiences without making guests feel they need to leave the property to find something different. Beyond its accommodations, Saint John’s is also a destination for visitors who want an exceptional meal or evening out. FIVE Steakhouse, The Wine Grotto, and Doyle’s Irish Pub are open to the community,

Fresh and Pressed Juice From page B-1

with that same understanding. Smith said the goal is not perfection or an overnight transformation, but giving customers simple, realistic ways to make better choices. The company sources organic fruits and vegetables, presses its juices fresh and bottles them in glass. Customers can return bottles for a credit, creating a more sustainable routine. The menu also includes smoothies, açaí bowls and other options designed to make healthier eating more

convenient throughout the week. “Wellness felt overwhelming for me at one point, too,” Smith said. “At Fresh and Pressed Juice, we understand that everyone is at a different place in their wellness journey and sometimes people just need a place to start.” That philosophy continues to guide Smith’s larger vision for the company. She hopes to expand Fresh and Pressed Juice into more communities while also creating a nonprofit focused on wellness education and

making the resort just as appealing for date nights, celebrations, and special occasions as it is for an overnight getaway. The property also operates under a humanitarian hospitality model, reinvesting 100 percent of its profits into educational and humanitarian initiatives across Metro Detroit and beyond, adding a meaningful dimension to the experience. By the time we checked out, I was reminded that a getaway’s value isn’t always measured by how many activities you fit into an itinerary. Sometimes it’s the opportunity to enjoy a beautifully prepared meal without watching the clock, share a few laughs with your sister, soak in a whirlpool, or linger beneath the covers with a really good cup of coffee. For all its architectural grandeur and elevated amenities, I appreciated most how comfortable Saint John’s made indulgence feel. The experience never demanded that we do more to enjoy ourselves. We could ap-

preciate the history, savor the food, explore the grounds, and still have plenty of room for the simple pleasure of doing nothing at all. And perhaps that’s what makes Saint John’s such a wonderful Chic-cation destination. It offers the luxury of stepping away from the ordinary while remaining close enough to home that the journey never becomes part of the work. Arrive, settle in, and let the experience unfold. Experience Saint John’s Resort Located in Plymouth, Michigan, Saint John’s Resort offers luxury accommodations, dining at FIVE Steakhouse, The Wine Grotto, and Doyle’s Irish Pub, along with golf and other resort amenities. Whether planning a romantic overnight escape, a girls’ getaway, or an evening of exceptional dining, guests can explore accommodations, dining menus, experiences, and reservations at www.saintjohnsresort.com.

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nutritious food for underserved families. For Smith, that next chapter is especially connected to children and parents. She wants families to better understand how daily food choices can affect energy, mood, focus and overall well-being, while giving them practical tools to build healthier habits. “I want Fresh and Pressed Juice to be more than a juice bar,” Smith said. “I want us to be part of a movement that makes wellness more accessible, gives families the tools to make informed choices, and helps create healthier generations.”

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A Collective Call for Life, Safety, and Sacred Responsibility By Dr. Portia Lockett In the quiet hum of a workplace, where people rise to provide, to build, to become— we stand for protection, not fear. Through the aisles of a grocery store, where ordinary moments should remain ordinary we say: everyone deserves to make it home. Ricochet… where will it land today? In the sacred space of schools, where children carry tomorrow in their backpacks we declare: their futures are not targets. Across colleges and universities, where voices grow bold and dreams take shape we protect the freedom to learn and live. Ricochet… where will it land today? Inside places of worship, where faith calls us to love, to serve, to unite we honor the right to gather in peace. In nightclubs and bars, where joy dances and community is found we defend the right to celebrate safely. Ricochet… where will it land today? At tables in restaurants and cafés, where stories are shared and memories are made we insist: no chair should be left empty. Across parks and public gatherings, where laughter rises under open skies we stand for spaces free from violence. Ricochet… where will it land today? Within homes, where love should live without fear we speak for safety behind every door. In hospitals and clinics, where healing hands work tirelessly we protect those who protect us. Ricochet… where will it land today? Inside government buildings, where leadership is meant to serve the people we demand courage, action, accountability. Through airports and transit spaces, where lives are constantly in motion we affirm: safety should travel with us all. Ricochet… where will it land today? In theaters and stages, where stories connect our humanity we refuse to let violence steal the spotlight. Behind the doors of hotels, temporary stays that should remain peaceful we claim rest without fear. Ricochet… where will it land today? On military grounds, where service and sacrifice stand tall we honor life at every level. Inside community centers, where hope is rebuilt every day we invest in safety, in care, in each other. Ricochet… where will it land today? At cultural and community events, where heritage and joy come alive we celebrate life, not mourn it. In sports arenas,

+TO: ALL ELIGIBLE DISABLED VOTERS Federal Public Law 98-435 requires that polling places be accessible to disabled voters. If a polling location is not disabled accessible, this law allows the assignment of an alternate polling place. However, several polling places which were previously inaccessible are now accessible to disabled voters. Disabled voters are entitled to vote at the polls within the precinct where possible. Pollworkers are obligated to provide whatever assistance is needed to facilitate the voting process. Disabled voters with an inaccessible polling place are eligible to vote without notice at the:

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 until the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If additional information is needed, or to confirm disabled accessibility, please contact the Department of Elections office at (313) 876-0190.

Janice M. Winfrey City Clerk & Chairperson Detroit Election Commission

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2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 “I’m just sick and tired of being sick and tired!”

– Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)

JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT

NOAH P. HOOD*

MEGAN KATHLEEN CAVANAUGH*

JOCELYN BENSON

GARLIN GILCHRIST

GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN

SECRETARY OF STATE

ELI SAVIT

ABDUL EL-SAYED

ATTORNEY GENERAL

U.S. SENATE

36th DISTRICT COURT

DELPHIA J. BURTON

JO A. IRBY

WILLIAM BURTON, JR.

WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

CANDACE CALLOWAY TONYA MYERS-PHILLIPS

KIMBERLY E. FISHER

STATE REPRESENTATIVE–DIST. 5 STATE REPRESENTATIVE–DIST. 7 STATE REPRESENTATIVE–DIST. 11

WAYNE COUNTY EXECUTIVE

WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT JUDGE

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 13TH DISTRICT

WARREN C. EVANS*

VANESSA MOSS

DONOVAN McKINNEY

ANGELIQUE PETERSON-MAYBERRY* WAYNE COUNTY COMM. –DIST 5

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER

MICHIGAN STATE SENATE - 6TH DISTRICT

MARY CAVANAGH* MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

JUDITH PRITCHETT * / TIFFANY TILLEY* REV. DR. STEVE BLAND JR.

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BESSIE L. HARRIS

JAMEEL MONTGOMERY-SMITH

REGENT OF UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

TERRY E. WHITFIELD

PAUL BROWN* / AMIR MAKLED TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

PROPOSAL - 2026-1

BRIANNA SCOTT* / KELLY TEBAY ZEMKE*

A proposal to convene a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the State Constitution.

GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

RICHARD MACK / SHEREEF AKEEL

Vote NO Authority

Remember to just fill in the ovals on the ballot.

Renewal of Wayne County Zoological Authority Millage in Support of the Detroit Zoo

Authority Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority Millage Proposal

Vote YES

Vote YES

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ABOUT FANNIE LOU HAMER

Fannie Lou Hamer 1917-1977

Fannie Lou Hamer worked tirelessly and yielded up her life to support social, economic and political issues that impacted African Americans from Mississippi to Michigan. This Political Action Committee maintains that same tradition of activism and dedication. We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who have evidenced a constructive progressive position on key issues. These issues impact our community without regard to race, religion, sex or creed.

* Denotes Incumbent Paid for by the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee • P.O. Box 21940 • Detroit, MI 48221-0940 • Veronica Smith, Treasurer • www.flhpac.org

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CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Building 12050 Woodward Ave Highland Park, MI 48203 (313) 252-0050 ext. 255

CITY OF EASTPOINTE Clerk (Full-Time) Police Officer (Full-Time) To review the minimum qualifications, details on the position and to apply, please visit our Employment Opportunities web page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eastpointemi

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking firms for the demolition and replacement of portions of the existing roofs at Cass Technical High School, Emerson Elementary-Middle School, Priest Elementary-Middle School, and Clippert Academy under RFP 27-0052. There will be an optional pre-bid conference for this solicitation hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams at 12:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026. The pre-bid conference can be accessed using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/4vxbk775 Call-In #: (313) 462-2305 Conference ID: 521 871 292# There will be walkthroughs for this solicitation on October 29, 2026. Please find the walkthrough locations and schedule below. October 29, 2026 Cass Technical High School 2501 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

10:00 a.m.

Clippert Academy 1981 McKinstry Street, Detroit, MI 48209

11:30 a.m.

Priest Elementary-Middle School 7840 Wagner Street, Detroit, MI 48210

1:00 p.m.

Emerson Elementary-Middle School 18240 Huntington Road, Detroit, MI 48219

2:30 p.m.

The due date for proposals is 12:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted. A virtual Public Opening will occur at 12:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026, and can be accessed using the link below. https://tinyurl.com/2rk6rnb3 Call-In #: (313) 462-2305 Conference ID: 388 970 486# This project is subject to Michigan State Prevailing Wage Laws (Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023) and the contractor must pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits to all its contractors, subcontractors, and construction mechanics working on the project in accordance with Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023. All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the submitting company and any employee of DPSCD. DPSCD shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. If you have questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (313) 873-6531.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) CONSULTANT – CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SECRET SHOPPER SURVEY DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION AND ANALYSIS October 2022 Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is seeking proposals for a qualified consultant to work with Detroit LISC to create, distribute and analyze customer service surveys to gather information about the services of the Detroit at Work One Stop System. The findings from the surveys will be analyzed and put into interim and final reports to be submitted to LISC. Specifically, Detroit LISC is seeking those with proven experience in the following areas: ✓ Evaluation ✓ Analysis ✓ Report Development ✓ Survey Creation, Distribution and Collection ✓ Program Design Visit https://www.lisc.org/detroit/about-us/careers/ to download full RFP. Responses to this RFP are due Friday, October 21 and should be emailed to kgallick@lisc.org. LISC is committed to working with Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs). LISC encourages submissions from SBEs, MBEs, and WBEs.

REQUEST FOR QUOTES The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFQs for Pre-Employment, Drug, and Alcohol Screenings Control No. 23-3659. RFQ forms may be obtained beginning October 19, 2022, from http://www.mitn.info. RFQs are due by 3:00 PM ET, November 11, 2022

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The Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking proposals for Architecture and Engineering Services for Facility Master Plan Series 1 under RFP 23-0111. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will occur at 10:00 a.m. October 21, 2022. Call-In#: 1 313-462-2305 Conference ID: 944 369 237# https://tinyurl.com/yfm35pw5

The City is seeking qualified developers’/development teams for six strategic redevelopment opportunities designed to transform vacant and underutilized properties, expand housing and commercial opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods, increase tax base, and attract new investment throughout the city. The opportunities include the following: • 12906 Woodward Avenue • 60 Highland Street • 13113 Hamilton Avenue •P asadena Street: selected parcels between Woodward Avenue and Second Avenue • Tuxedo Street: selected parcels between Hamilton Avenue and Lodge Freeway (M-10) • Northpointe: selected parcels between Ferris Street and McNichols Road and Woodward Avenue and Oakland Avenue

Skyline Towing Vehicle Auction

Location: Online via Peak Auto Auctions https://peakautoauctionsmi.com 10/26/2026 11AM EST

VEHICLES: 17 Kia Forte

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04 Buick LeSabre

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A Pre-Qualification conference shall be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference room of City Hall

19 Ford Fusion

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14 Nissan Rogue

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08 Chrysler Town & Country

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Responses (Qualifications) are to be submitted to the Building Department Window located in City Hall by 1:00 p.m. on Friday November 20, 2026. For additional information please contact Kalinda Powell-Watkins, CED Specialist II, via email (kpwatkins@highlandparkmi.gov) or mail to the Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Building, 12050 Woodward Avenue | Highland Park, Michigan 48203-3578

Skyline Towing LLC

6450 E Hancock St, Detroit MI 48207 (248)832-6000 / (313)801-2808

PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED ADAS Virtual Validation Engineer Positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Research and develop tools to emulate and virtualize automotive Electronic Control Units used for ADAS sensor processing and feature execution. EOE. Apply online: careers.ford.com Full Stack Data Engineer Positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion and curation pipelines from diverse sources, ensuring data is standardized, high-quality, and optimized for analytical use. EOE. Apply online: careers.ford.com

Halloween Monster Burgers That Just Might Bite Back

(Feature Impact) Out with the ordinary, in with the weird - that’s what the Halloween season is all about. These Halloween Monster Burgers give a ghoulishly fun twist on burger night, featuring all your favorite toppings transformed into olive eyes, cheese fangs and a pickle tongue. Robotics Research Engineer you reach a traditional hamburger patty or switch it up with michiganchronicle.comWhether | October 19-25, 2022for | Page B-5 Positions offered by Ford Motor chicken, turkey, bean or veggie options, the effect is the same: a dinner that looks Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, like it escaped from a mad scientist’s lab. It’s a good way to get some protein and ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS this is a hybrid position whereby the veggies into kids before the trick-or-treating sugar rush, and you can even make employee will work both from home and it interactive by inviting them to decorate their own monsters and come up with from the aforementioned worksite. creative variations. Detroit People Mover/Detroit Transportation Corporation Hence, the employee must live within a 535 Griswold St Alternatively, if you’re looking for some spooky hors d’oeuvres to impress at reasonable commuting distance from Ste # 400 this NOTICE: year’s Halloween party, these burgers are easy to size down into slider form. the worksite. Detroit, Plan,MIcontrol 48226 and PUBLIC RTA OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN DBEof GOALS coordinate the motion of a heterogenous Serve aPROPOSED whole tray mini monsters ready to devour - or be devoured by - hungry fleet of robots guests. For FY 2023 – FY2025 BID # 07-01-2022 REBIDin semi-structured and dynamic environments with distributed The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) The Detroit Transportation Corporation Office of Contracting Find more Halloween recipe inspiration at Culinary.net. has established a goal of 8.20% for its Disadvantaged Business and Procurement requests proposals from qualified firms sensing. EOE. Apply online:

to provide CCTV and network upgrades. This includes careers.ford.com modernization efforts for the CCTV system, Public Address (PA) system, Variable Message Signs (VMS), and Wired Backbone Network system, at the MCF, at each DPM station, and at substations described herein.

Enterprises (DBE) Program for fiscal years 2023 through FY 2025. This goal will be attained through 5.31% from race neutral participation and 2.89% from race-conscious measures which reflects the relative availability of DBEs to participate in contracts and procurements projected by the RTA.

All bids must be received by the Detroit Transportation Corporation Positionsonoffered byp.m. Ford via Bidnet/MITN or before 5:00 (EST)Motor NovemberCredit 7, 2022. A pre-bid site visit will be determined at a later date, if necessary.

The proposed goal and its methodology have been developed in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration’s regulations 49 CFR Part 26.

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Company LLC (Dearborn, Michigan). Proposals can be accessed on the Bidnet Direct Note, this is a hybrid position whereby www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation the employee will work both from home Mike Anderson and from the aforementioned worksite. Procurement Hence,Manager the employee must live within a mandersonjr@thepeoplemover.com reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Design and implement scalable REST APIs for real-time vehicle data ingestion. Create and Detroit People Mover/Detroit Transportation Corporation maintain cloud-native in 535 Griswold microservices St Ste #EOE. 400 Java/SpringBoot. Apply online: Detroit, MI 48226 careers.ford.com BID # 08-8-2022 REBID The Detroit Transportation Corporation Office of Contracting and Procurement requests proposals fromEngineer qualified ContracSoftware Validation tor/Firm(s) to provide annual geometry measurements of the LIMPositions rail height, power rail tolerances, running rail height and offered by Ford Motor track gauge. Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, The initial information and subsequent trending information on ischange a hybrid whereby the thethis rate of of the position measured parameters of the Detroit People Mover (DPM) track will beboth reviewed and utilized as part employee will work from home and of the existing detailed maintenance plan to ensure long term from the aforementioned safety and availability to the riding public. worksite. All bids must be the received by the Detroit Transportation Hence, employee must liveCorporation within a via Bidnet/MITN on or before 5:00 p.m. (EST) November 7, 2022. reasonable distance from25, A pre-bid site visit iscommuting scheduled for Wednesday, October 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (EST).Lead Software Validation the worksite. Proposals can be accessed the Bidnet Direct testing, analysis, andonreporting for www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

production and experimental software.

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RFQ Packages will be available at the Building Department Window located in the Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Building (City Hall) at 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203 beginning on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Mike Anderson EOE. Apply online: careers.ford.com Procurement Manager mandersonjr@thepeoplemover.com

The due date for Proposals is November 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

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

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) – CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, MI

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is soliciting RFP Control No. 27-4554 for Diesel Powertrain Rebuild and Component Replacement. RFP forms will be available beginning October 23, 2026, from http://www.mitn.info. Bids are due by 3:00 PM ET, November 13, 2026.

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The goal and the methodology used to develop it are available for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at RTA’s offices located at 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1400, Detroit, Michigan. These materials will be available for 30 days following the date of this notice.

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In small bowl,Municipal combine mayonnaise and 4 teaspoons ketchup. Spread each Robert B. Blackwell Complex bun base with about Ave. 1 tablespoon mayo sauce then add two lettuce leaves and 12050 Woodward Highland Park, MI 48203 cooked burger patty. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate Add pickle slice as monster “tongue.” Take each cheese slice and cut that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets side the requirements of triangles into one to resemble teeth; add to burger then cover with ketchup Michigan election law. “blood,” to taste. BRENDA GREEN Stick olives toothpicks and add two to each top bun as “eyeballs.” CITY on CLERK CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK Source: Culinary.net

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How Americans Can Embrace Mobile Money More Safely PROFESSIONAL HELP WANTED BSW Engineering Manager

Meritor Electric Vehicles LLC seeks a BSW Engineering Manager in Troy, Michigan. Note, this position does not require travel. Duties include: Lead a team of SW engineers to develop base software; MCAL, service layers, AUTOSAR interfaces, and complex device drivers in new ECU’s for electrified drivetrain systems; Develop software requirements specification (SRS) and design verification plans; among other duties. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engineering and seven years of experience in the job offered or related. Apply to job reference number 220000KW at: meritor.jobs.net/search

(StatePoint) The smartphone has become the remote control for modern financial life. Americans use it to check balances, pay friends, tap at checkout, manage bills, shop online, store cards, access accounts and increasingly carry digital versions of personal information that once lived in a wallet or filing cabinet. Senior Digital Sculptor Warren, MI, General Motors.Global Plan &performMoadvanced The Allstate Protection Plans surfacing concepts &development of Class A surface of full vehiclesmartphone exterior syss. Interpret &define design bile Survey of American ownintent of designer while collaborating w/ engineering, packaging, human factors, &tooling teams. Design ers found that 71% say their phone is critical &develop 3D Class A surfaces of ICE, diesel, BEV full vehicle psgr car, truck &SUV exterior cmpnts to how they manage&AV finances, bill incl.personal front &rear fascias, grills, head/taillamps, doors, fenders, ABCD pillars, skid plates, liftgates, truck payments and related while nearly bedsactivities, &detailed exterior cmpnts incl. door handles, mirrors, lamp internals &exhaust tips, using Autodesk Alias AutoStudio, Autodesk Maya, NX app &VRED tools, nine in 10 have at least one payment or for U.S., global &emerging markets. Interpret, define, &execute unique solutions to technical service installed. conceptualize challenges &provide creative proposals to capture intent from initial concept thru mass production At the same time,design 14% saystages they have lost achieved in various according to GVDP, while collaborating with engrg, packaging, human factors, &tooling teams to assure minimum radii/draft, tooling money because of theft or fraudulent use of &safety reqrmnts in compliance w/ U.S., European &China standards. Bachelor, or their smartphone, suggesting thatTransportation more than Industrial Design. 60 mos exp as Digital Sculptor, Modeler, or related, designing or developing 34 million AmericansDigital may have experienced 3D Class A surfaces of full vehicle psgr vehicle exterior cmpnts incl. fascias, grills, head/taillamps, some form of phone-related financial loss. doors, fenders, ABCD pillars, &liftgates, using Alias AutoStudio, NX &VRED tools, for U.S., global &emerging markets, or related. Mail resume to This is not a reason to fear mobile bankRef#1827-201, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265. ing or digital payments, but it does require adopting good habits. Vehicle Validation Engineer Convenience is high, but Warren, MI, Generalconfidence Motors. Perform &execute is electrical validation of BEVs in GVDP for Vehicle catching up Motion Embedded Controls (VMEC), Body Electronics, Active Safety (AS), telematics, &infotainment. Review, analyze &coordinate the Many are still figuring out what good protesting &modification of BEV system &cmpnt level SW validation of VMEC &AS syss incl. tection looks like infor aelectrical mobile-first financial Long/Short Range Radars, Rear Vision/360/Driver monitoring cameras, antennas, Body & Vehicle world. The Allstate survey found thatincl.60% Integration Control Modules, &features Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Driving Features, Emergency Braking, Collision of American smartphone owners are conMitigation, Alerts, &related module &feature validation plans for vehicletheft prgrms, using PQMS, NX, cerned about eitherstatus identity through vSpy, Teamcenter (Tc), &ECM tools. Perform on time SW &HW validation of embedded module ECUs, thru their phone or having the device hacked. If design/production/SW iteration validations. Bachelor, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Mechanical their phone were lost 49% said Engrg. or 12 mosstolen, exp as Engineer, testing or verifying embedded telematics &infotainment embedded they would be concerned about identity ECUs, using Tc &vSpy tools, or related. Mail resume to Ref#407-1175, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance MC:482-C32-C66,about Detroit, MI theft, while 46% would be Center, concerned 48265. someone accessing their banking or payment accounts. Senior Design Sculptor Warren, MI, General Motors. Plan &perform The good news? Many already know the advanced first surfacing concepts &development of Class A surfaces of full vehicle exterior sys. Interpret &define design steps to take. If a phone were lost or stolen, intent of designer while directly collaborating w/ engineering, packaging, human factors, &tooling teams. Design &develop 3D Class A surfaces of conventional ICE, diesel, BEV &AV full vehicle psngr car, truck &SUV exterior cmpnts incl. front &rear fascias, grills, headlamps, taillamps, doors, fenders, A,B,C &D pillars, skid plates, liftgates, truck beds &detailed exterior cmpnts incl. door handles, mirrors, lamp internals &exhaust tips, using Alias AutoStudio, Maya, NX &VRED tools, for U.S., global &emerging

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Staff Design Release Engineer - Wiring

EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST NEEDED

Warren, MI, General Motors. Engineer, design, develop, &release conventional ICE, BEV &AV psngr vehicles electrical wire routing &packaging syss, &multi-branch wiring harnesses, incl. wire, terminals, connectors, coverings &attachments, using Tc Vismockup, ECM, ECR, &Auros tools. Design &release electrical wire routing &packaging syss to ensure proper functioning of electrical modules such as OnStar, LRR, cybersecurity syss, &other required vehicle electrical syss for AV. Ensure that electrical harness routings meet U.S. FMVSS. Apply GD&T, CAE, DFM/A, DFMEA, DRBTR, Red X, DFSS processes to design &validate wiring harness branch points for multi-branch harnesses, pin level, cavities, size, &thermal resistance specs &rqrmnts. Bachelor, Electrical or Automotive Engineering, or related. 60 mos exp as Engineer, engineering, releasing for production, &continuously improving conventional psngr vehicle &BEV electrical wire routing &packaging syss, &multi-branch wiring harnesses, using Tc VisMockup tool, or related. Mail resume to Ref#3882, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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“True independence must be accompanied by peace of mind for you, your family and your caregivers,” says Simmons. “By adopting new technologies, you can help create a virtual safety net, enabling you to stay at home while living

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