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ICEUAW Already Triple A NightStrike of Elegance Shocks America - and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Against Detroit Gloves Can’t Hide Automakers Their Fingerprints!
By Ebony JJ Curry SENIOR REPORTER By Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony NAACP – DETROIT CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Late Thursday night, Sept. Department of Homeland 14,The a historic moment unfolded Security (DHS) announcement that itaswould in American labor relations spend $20 million to equip ICE (Immithe United Auto Workers (UAW) gration and Customs Enforcement) union initiated a strike against with electric shock gloves is (GM), indeed and shocking. Ford, General Motors Equipping Stellantis. ICE Forwith theelectric first shock time,gloves is to equipping a wolf with thetantamount union took simultaneous a knife andDe-fork to action against all three major enterThe theaction hen house. troit-based automakers. The only involves approximately 13,000 thing missing plants is a white UAW members in assembly napkin wipe his across Michigan, Ohio, andtoMismouth after comsouri, who walked off their jobs troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curry after existing laborpleting contractshisex- meal. their city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showSENIOR REPORTER pired at 11:59 p.m. The wolf has proven ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From he will Shortly before that midnight on bite,talent, determinaAs the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundn a breathtaking celebration tear, rip, and of kill PHOTO: EmmaLaster, Lockridge Sept. 14, GM released a statement oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna who tion, and the his unyielding spirit of Black excellence, prey with with a feexpressing disappointment own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the crethe Michigan rocious Chronicleefficiency. marked its 10th Annual the strike action,40despite offering Rev. Dr. 40 Wendell Under eventhas Thursday This year’s ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 ICE shown evening. no what it termed an “unprecedented received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Anthony soirée, drenched in accountability the theme “All Black Everything with for economic package” that included GoldofAccents,” transcended expectations and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through any itswage lethalincreases. actions. They are already historic Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. well equipped and armed to the teeth. of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said These masked wearing, plain clothes, unAndre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan ChroniBrown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s marked car driving agents of terror are cle’s Finally Friday, was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentcurrently armed withthe the night following: ofthat the look exposure families face now, said. of Detroit and its vibrant community of young By Black pro- JJed, accomplished, and popularsome people like me. Ebony Curry ■ Nine-millimeter semi-automatic theyselling do notclothes resolveasthe larger question of fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making and a kid She said building a broad coalition SENIOR REPORTER handguns, specialized Sauer P320 and how much additional pollution Michigan around those experiences, backed by data, and I always knew that I would have a business, but I The evening sparkled with a golden promise as we the GlockP19, long guns, rifles and should allow in communities already never knew it would Detroit’s brand name business, critical. New Jersey to confront a celebrated individuals walksCollins DPDcarChiefwas James White Sayshad Increased has buried nearlybe her shotguns, remarkable M4 carbines/assault rifles,from variousJoyce rying so much. so Ifamily. take a lot of pride in the fact that our business rephistory in which policy repeatedly allowed ofRemington life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and vientire immediate 870 shotguns (for highPresence Culledto Violence resents our city’s pride.” In Southwest Detroit, the pollution Police sur- polluting industries concentrate in the sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey Her and father died in 1992 after cancer risk operations) families doeswas not come from one same places, Ruiz said. Timothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking Corporate Excellence Award spread to his bones. Her home oldest the sister was rounding ■ Specialized tactical firearms including By Andre source. ButEngagement Michigan’s permitting system Ash “Undoing decades of policy that worked the landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in De- with Dannis Mitchell, Director of Community at diagnosed lung cancer, later develmachine guns such as the SIG MPX DIGITAL largely still looks at it that way. ness district that had been the lifeblood ofANCHOR towards mendingfavor the wounds inflicted on troit but also exemplified the transformative impact Barton Malow. in polluters’ and treated overburBy Ebony JJ Curry oped breast and brain cancer, and died in also expressed disappointment in ■ Conducted energy devices (tasers) Black Detroiters and restoring a sense of bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. A refinery may be reviewed under one dened communities as dumping grounds “It is so important to recognize that there are young SENIOR2013. REPORTER Another sister died from pancreata statement, saying the company Aanother stringlonging of ■ C“Together hemical munitions, pepper spray thatopportunity wasinso callously torn away in Industrial dust falls underinjusandshootings an for industry required It’spermit. a that history marred we have created a social, environmental, leaders across thedied country, are born hereby in pain, ic cancer in 2007. Her mother from many immediately went into contingenGreektown in mid-April left (OC spray), teargas canisters the past. set of rules. Truck emissions are dealt with years of persistent activism from residents, For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or tice,nationally and economic and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. Detroit. and I devastation. tell people, More than colonLindcancer in 2020. I represent our city cy mode to protect its operations. both visitors residents elsewhere. Noof one fully weighs all of and advocates andof policymakers,” Ruiz said. Body armorthat designed to stopwith, hand■ I-375, has long been‘Yea just53-year-old another stretch of from The I-375 Boulevard Project is about more sey followed sentiment “It is through our local 130,000 residents, primarily Black,what were I’m a D-girl I’m the west-side Detroit,’” Now Collins’ nephew has The UAW has branded the inthis bustling downtown des- historical injustices; it’s those sources add up to in a community guns and rifle caliber rounds efforts urban highway, a concrete artery connectthan just correcting partnerships and collaborative that we exist in Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, “Momentum grew in New Jersey beprostate cancer. dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tination inabout awe. One of these already wealth carrying a heavy ing different parts oftothe city. To some, it’s redefining the future. It will connect over plus and locations managing the health of 4.5 milhave experiences withingenerational an industry that not many of environmental was obliterated, and a cause the conversation never lost sight Gas28 masks, riot gear ■ Strike,” focusing on specific plants Collins, 67, to grew up around Southwest shootings tragically Detroit claimedto surrounding neighbor-of burden. mere convenience; it’s an unre- of thriving lion –function humblywith speaking oura movement has us, others, specifically women color, have the opportunity community was torntoasunder. The downtown the humanity environmental jusIf honeybees ICEeach cannot this arwithin automaker. UAW Detroit’s 48217 ZIP code, a predominantly the life of a popular and the be-behind markable part of their daily in commute. Howhoods, bridging gap that was 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, tranNew Jersey faced the same fight and tice.” senal of autocracy, shame on them. Our President Shawn Fain stated, “This Black and Latino far community surrounded loved security guard followa deeper, decades ago. allydollars to takeare on similar missions.” the onlymore Blacktroubling person in the room, andphysical the onlybarrier Sistahsystem. ina freeway to the cityNew changed its permitting scending the of tax going equip a special ever, there’s strategy will keep thetocompanies by somethe of surface Southeast Michigan’s heaviest ing a dispute with a Jersey patron.state Sen. Troy Singleton, a story beneath of this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate the importance penetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. Today, the resurgence Paradise Valley Detroit Hives, a pioneering organization founded by Now, regulators must consider what a Democrat and of the law, masked to no one guessing.militia It willaccountable give our nationindustry. The story Marathon Petroleum refinThe male suspect allegedlyprimaryofauthor ordinary freeway—a of pain, of showing up,displacegiving chances when others won’t, stands as a testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban bee- there. community is already carrying before alsaid the issue belongs inside the broader other than Stephen Miller and President This painful legacy can and be traced back al negotiators maximum leverage ery operates Nearby River Rouge and shot the guard before fleeing and theCity. lastingbeing impactpersistent.” on Black DetroiAs a trailblazing Black woman thrivofhis Black Detroitersabout and the enduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods in ment, the Motor certain facilities to open or expand national conversation racial and ecoDonald Trump. have proven to thelowing nation’s interstate highway program and flexibility inThey bargaining. And that Ecorse are also home to heavy industry. the scene, spirit while female ters. ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her legacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not only addresses critical issues like there. In overburdened neighborhoods, nomic inequality. they cannot be trusted. They will lie and of 1956—a program that aimed to connect if we need to go all out, we will. Families live among refineries, industrial companion is accused of conunwavering to country fortifying connections Thefacilities tale begins what freight is nowcommitment Lafayette with once vibrant hub for Black businessenvironmental but valuable that gives the state to require deceive as revealed various fatalalso inci-provides DPDwhere Chief James White the butthe often didmore so atpower the expense Everything is onconservation theintable.” Union andinmajor corridors “For far too long, someone lives cealing the trict, weapon in aher bra. between businesses and Detroit’s communities is undePark,toonce known Black Bottom—a neighes and experiencing renaissance education andalso employment opportunities Black De- as stronger protections andInlimit additional dents. of marginalized communities. the case of incidents leaders have indicated that heavy truck traffic. has culture, toounfolded oftenisdetermined theaunseasonably quality of the These during an in African-American culture I-375,pollution. thatair harkens back tothe its water glory days. The deadditional plants could targetit meant carving a path through the theytobreathe, they drink and Too often we hear thebeline, “They re- borhood rooted For Named decades,after residents have asked warm spring, leading pedestrian traffic and and history. its dark, fertilewhat struction of increased Black Bottom maytheir have torn ed in future if negotiations heart ofOther Black states Detroit, reinforcing the environment they raise families have followedsegregasuit: New sisted arrest waves and they tried to mow me all of that pollution is doing to their health. heightenedapart tensions in the densely populated downtown soil, Black Bottom flourished during the mid- tion, York but the resolute remainwith stalled. in,”a thriving Singletoncommunity, said. inequality. and Minnesota have both down their car.” area.passeddetermination Womenthe anddreams girls across generations are and perpetuating 1900s, nurturing and aspirations of a new generation of entrerobust statutes that block or heavily reFain clarified theand union’s strat“This and is not an visitors environmental Both eyewitness citizen cameras of prominent pushing for an answer. CollinsYoung, still shows For one to aptly recognize the harm The surge in crime the simply influxisof DeDetroiters like Coleman and visionaries reclaimingtothat strict newprojects, permits it if is they add to the pollu-preneurs egy: “Idisproven want to give major shoutissue,” he said. “It isattention a matterofofthepublic caused by such vital to note that have theira lies. They have not Joe Louis, up to meetings, troit’s downtown core garnered the Deandneighborhood numerous other Detroit stays leg- enlegacy. load in already commu-losthealth, out to the thousands fairness, andsomewhat social jusimplemented the use of of members bodycams for ends. But sometion of the planners anddisadvantaged politicianstroit behind gaged about pollution Police Departmenteconomic (DPD), catching them in in theconversations name of urban renewal in and In the heart of Paradise Valley, Blacknities. Additionally, states like Colorado, who are on the picket lines right tice.” their agents. This past July, they commit- the 1950s, those projects built them directly through speaks openly aboutneighborhood what familieswas have enoff guard. this vibrant businesses are not just flourishing Housing Resource Helpline in communiConnecticut and Massachusetts have suc-ownedSingleton now fighting for to allprocure of us. equipment The ted million By $30.9 Andre Ash the heart of vibrant, populated dured. She has become one offrom the residents saidforthe racial-jussystematically dismantled, erased the response James White, Chief ofoffering Police thenational Detroit Police Debut thriving, diverse services, prodcessfully codified frameworks that manto the challenges that Stand-Up Strike is a new approach from Axiom. Only after a determined map, and ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and DIGITAL ANCHOR pushing for greater attention to the health tice protests that followed George Floyd’s replaced by a lifeless stretch of as- residents partment, said: “We were caught somewhat flat-footed ucts, and experiences that pay homage to the dateface cumulative and environmental in navigating the to striking. Instead of striking all public outcry over the fatal murders of phalt. and environmental burden surrounding sometimes as part of ahealth direct effort toright replace murder in 2020 we helped create momentum out the Bypaving design wentfor into the spring pastgate. while the way a prosperous assessments operations complex system of before housingindustrial serplants atRay once, selectcontinues locals will be Ruben Martinez in Texas, or eliminate Black neighborhoods. their neighborhoods. At the same time, for legislation that advocates had spent Homelessness to Renee deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployWhile the residential areas bore the brunt From jazz clubs to soul food restaucan nearprovides vulnerable vices. Theexpand helpline a populations. future. called to stand up and walk out Nicole Good and Alex Pretti inwith Minnesoyoung people like 12-year-old Nala Hill are years building. plagueon urban communities, But now, after decades of enduring the ment, and saw we say an uptick in violence that first the heart of Black Bottom, single point of Jersey contact for Senate peopleMajority Leaderrants, the Black Press, and art galleries to on strike.and This is ourAraujo generation’s state ta, Lorenzo Salgado in Houston, of this demolition, beingbusiness trained center, to advocate for cleaner air. scars of New families individuals grappling months Phil I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” its thriving remained largely fashionThree boutiques, this after revivalthen-Gov. is breathing seeking housing assistance and answer to the movement that built M. Teresa Ruiz, a Democrat co-sponsor and Guerrero in withJohan the Sebastian challengesDuran of making Detroit is working to control industrial Murphy, also a Democrat, publicly backed on the horizon. Plans have been and unveiled to White untouched. Restaurants, theaters, clubs, and Chief attributes the violence in Greektown to life into the very essence of what once made connects thembill, with thethe resources our sit-down strikescliof said environmental justice the legislation on Juneteenth 2020, New Maine did –they relent. endsunion meet inthe today’s economic truck traffic andthat airborne dust, the state transform is of thethis once-divisive freewaya combination into a this of bars—the very places brought Detroit’s weather conditions and a surge in popneighborhood a vibrant cultural epicen1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. they need. law took years to pass. In combining ICE struggling with Customs mate. Whether it’s to and Black funding air-quality improvements the law. vision that seeks to right the wrongsulation. of the ter.Jersey community together—were concen-inside It’s aenacted resurgence that extends beyond 14 was the deadline and meant Support for the bill helpline comes “As this gained traction, communiBorders Protection, at we least 41 total trated around meet monthly mortgage payments residents’ homes, and community organizapast while heralding a new era of inclusivity Its implementing rules took effect Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents thethat resurHe explained, “ We saw numbers downtown wein it. gave companies our eco- have from the Gilbert Family Founda- to share deeply 2023. ty members came together shootings bythe immigration officials or We coping with soaring rental costs tions are monitoring and training and community revitalization. of African-American culturepollution in the city. genceever. of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. have not seen, People are emerging from COVID nomic demands eight weeks ago personal living with which has stories pledged of $10children milbeen recorded market since January rein a housing marked 2025, by young advocate for Hastings cleaner air.tion,Fueled by more than $100 million from New that Jersey’s rules require appliThen, in apeople cruel to twist of fate, feeling we’re in a now post-COVID era… and it took thanBetween a month to City Councilman Fred Durhal asthma families unable enjoythere’s their a Detroit lion over threeand years to fund the to and sulting in 11more deaths. 10-20 inshockingly high prices, a variety On top of those efforts, key women in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act the cants for certain facilities in overburdened Street, too, was obliterated a few years later, and with venues downtown and the reasons to come get to the table.” III, representing District 7, where Eastern ownWayne backyards because of pollution,” Ruiz dividuals annually custody. program. Metro Commuof factors die contribute to in theICE growstate government are also pressand other partners, this ambitious down project wayand for local the Julie construction of I-375. withMarket all the resides, activities that going on, we saw told theare Michigan Chronicle, union isImmigrations pushing for aCouncil comThe American has making Dunn Schneider nity Action Agency manages the ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan ing forthe policy to address thethe cumulative aims to create jobs, remove barriers to eco- of This marked final blow, sealing fate hundreds more people and,inin particularly, young “It’s still very early the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible to housed. See ICE Page A-2 See MOST POLLUTED ZIP CODE: 48217 Page A-2 pollution. While currentthe efforts can reduce nomic growth, and reconnect the neighborof Black Bottom and signaling beginning folks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” all Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access to the See INVESTMENT Page A-2 Historically, shelterspage have provided a temporary respite of the end for Paradise Valley, the Black busi- hood with the rest of Detroit. It is a Responding step See UAW STRIKE A2 swiftly to the surge in violence, DPD for those in need, often serving as the first or second option City’s various housing services, ensuring that residents in adjusted its deployment plans. Rather than waiting for after exhausting alternatives like staying with friends or need can easily find assistance. mid-summer, they deployed officers in the spring itself family. Shelters offer a place to rest one’s head and a warm “The city and its partners offer a lot of great services to address the situation. meal, albeit sometimes for extended periods. For others, to help Detroiters with their housing needs, but they don’t The rise in visitors to the Greektown area is evident being unhoused means living in cars or makeshift outdoor mean much if people don’t know how to access them,” said in data from a location givingPlacer.ai, this amazing event!” analytics company By Sam Robinson settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners because of discrimination, butthemthey specializing in visit trends and demographic insights Lynzee Mychael Detroit rappers have for years involved SENIOR REPORTER The causes of homelessness By are as diverse and complex and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From selves in local and national political campaigns. MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST now have a simple process to guide residents to the right as the individuals experiencing it. Michigan’s In response,Democratic the City ofandwe people doing some stuff. When Republican candiMay 1-Aug. 27,spoke 2022,ahead thereofwas were 1.3 million visits andat James President Donald Trump housing resource and a growing number of programs to Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. did Black people starttoSewell’s doing things dates forthe governor both vying for votes from 655,000 an visitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From days ofare the Great Mievent in 2024 at Pastor Lorenzo 180 help them.” “Providing services and high-quality housing to persons inyear, the these city? They and started Black Detroiters ahead of the general election on In the same periodwhere this numbers increased to gration when thousands of Black Church, Vezzo, Sada Baby Peezy doing were The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk who Stay are experiencing is a key this area in the 1800’s. PayofAsorYou Nov.homelessness 3. flocked to Detroit 1.4 million visits and things 670,000invisitors. families in search also in attendance. pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julie Schneider, In the 1800’s the major thing that of jobs and ahas better life, to number theinvolves piv- of registered Detroit the Director largest As Detroit’s downtown continues to attract Vezzo spoke in area support of Detroit Mayorboth Mary as Detroit Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Returns Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. they were doing in Detroit is they otal roleof they in the in city’s voters any played municipality Michigan. With residentsSheffield and visitors, theher police department has impleduring mayoral race against Pastor being a significant part of their contribution. Homeowners Face were the leaders in the fight against “This means focusing on building theand pipeline of supcultural musical heritage,voters, it’s the approximately 527,000 registered mented various enforcement measures to manage inSolomon Kinloch. Peezy and Vezzo werethe among slavery. metal The Underground Railroad Notably, portive housing and coordinating with the Continuum of an Detroiters have left inmost significant voting bloc in the state. Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in creased population. Notably, detectors have been November Deadline for Black a group of entertainers invited by Detroit Mayor is the rootGreektown in the city of deter Detroit recent years,turned with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources such as the emergency delible on city.Rep. However, strategically placed throughout theto Federal GOPmark nominee U.S. John James Mary Sheffield earlier this year for to a roundtable Property Reliefand diversion all of this Black innovation that you lyrapper declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid Tax rehousing, and prevention proinheads recent years, Detroit has at expeillegal carrying of firearms. after he spoke on stage 42 Dugg’s discussion about the state of the city’s arts and Government Shutdown see coming later.” housed grams. It also means preserving affordable rienced significant gentrification, ‘4and theexpanding Trenches’ Tour on Friday, Aug.and 20, entered at the the City’s community response system. “We have strategically culture industry. placed them at key points, “ In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns about like some, Aretha Aretha Franklin Amphitheater. explains. It Musical has been alegends deterrent visited Sewell’s church onfor the city’s remarks at the concert Friday. It’s not clearChief why WhiteJames housing stability though comprehensive service of offerings the displacement long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and the According to the City of Detroit, since the start of the and some have tested it. If you are legally carrying a for Detroiters? James thanked the rappers who invited him the video was deleted. However, it contained westside last month, weeks before the controveravailable through the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine Black residents. Similar to a setting Motown sound emerged from Defiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re on stage before declaring he wasn’t there for pol- audio of 42 Dugg’s “We Not Done,” and what sial pastor hosted racist agitator Jake Lang ahead apand Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black troit, providing a soundtrack for the itics. of his anti-Muslim rally in Dearborn. pears to be crowd noisepage rippedA2 from this “Cheer- See See COMBAT HOMELESSNESS POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are reclaiming their place civil rights movement and inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit “It’s not about the parties, both parties have ing Crowd Sound Effect” video on YouTube. “Thank you Pastor LorenzoMotown Sewell for invitin the city, despite the challenges ing generations. Records, failed,” said. “It’s about what’s best for us you atby180 Church Later in the weekend, James was pictured ing me to join posed by James gentrification. founded Berry Gordyin Jr.,Detroit,” was not and for our future. I was raised in Detroit. I went withOver James said injust a post to social had of a time, theserapper, another Detroit forphase long Icewear after ourVezzo, current of gena record labelmedia. but a “We symbol During the Great Migration, and west sides. to West Point. I flew Apaches in combat, and I a backpack great discussion about the importance of elecneighborhoods became centers of giveaway at O’Brien Park on 6 Mile. trification. Black excellence and empowerment. thousands of Black families from came back to grow jobs in Detroit. I’m running tionto integrity, serving our communities, and the entrepreneurship. was a great day in“Black Detroit, withwere hun-coming people Dethe South came to Detroit in search Black culture and“Today However, as Detroit faced ecoto serve you so that we can have more access to future of Michigan. These conversations matter. According dreds to Historian Jamon members of community preparing troit because Black for churches were nomic decline of jobs in the booming automobile and population loss capital in the city, more contracts in the city, and They strengthen our movement and remind us Jordon Black resilience in the city back-to-school tomorrow!” James said in a post. here, black schools were here, and industry. Despite facing discriminain the late 20th century, many more access to a better future in the city.”roots that“Thank extend far before the Up you toto Detroits own Icewear Vezzzo forDaily its was BlackDigital businesses here,” said the QR Code Sign for the Newsletter tion and segregation, they built vi- hasScan See BLACK VOTERS Page A-2 $2.00 James posted and thencity’s deleted his Greatof Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course brant communities on the easta video See LEGACY page A2 $1.00
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