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ATriple NightStrike of Elegance and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Almost-Forgotten Against Detroit Trip to the Automakers Holy Land Inspired By Ebony JJ Curry His Love for Israel SENIOR REPORTER
Late Thursday By Donald James night, Sept. 14, a historic moment unfolded SENIOR WRITER
in American labor relations as the United Auto Workers (UAW) It’s been almosta 56 yearsagainst since Dr. union initiated strike Martin Luther King Jr. was Ford, General Motors (GM), assassiand nated in Memphis, Tennessee, on that Stellantis. For the first time, dreadful day of Aprilsimultaneous 4, 1968. Yet, the union took his life, contributions, sacrifices, action against all three major De-and legacy as a powerful voiceThe andaction advocate troit-based automakers. against racism in America still resonate involves approximately 13,000 with truth. UAW members in assembly plants On Monday, January across Michigan, Ohio, 15, and2024, Mis- the United Stateswalked and other nations souri, who off their jobswill troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curry celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.ex-Day, after existing labor contracts their city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showSENIOR REPORTER apired federal holiday at 11:59 p.m.observed annually ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From on the third Monday in January.onThis Shortly before midnight As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundn a Holiday breathtaking celebration of talent, determinayear, the celebrating King’s Sept. 14, released a statement tion,GM and thetounyielding spirit voluminous work advancewith Black of Black excellence, oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who expressing disappointment path to success. “Fame” Brown, largest the cre-chapter. the Michigan Chronicle marked its In 10th Annualtheown the 1960s, Detroit NAACP Youth Clement Council was the nation's people across broad spectrums falls on the strike action,40despite offering ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, 40 Under event Thursday evening. This year’s See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 the civil rights icon’s actual birthday. what it drenched termed anin“unprecedented received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. soirée, the theme “All Black Everything with He was born Januarythat 15, 1929, in Ateconomic package” included Gold Georgia. Accents,” transcended expectations and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through lanta, historic wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s cle’s Finally Friday, the night was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentof Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making and selling clothes as a kid The evening sparkled with a golden promise as we and I always knew that I would have a business, but I celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks never knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, DPD Chief James White Says Increased of life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and vi- so I take a lot of pride in the fact that our business repPolice Presence Culled Violence sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and resents our city’s pride.” Timothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was Andreperpetuating Ash of Dr. King’s Dream. organithe ongoing struggle. Rev. the landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in De- Mychael Dannis Mitchell, Director of relevance Community Engagement at TheBy By Lynzee DIGITAL ANCHOR zation plays a vital role in the fight for jusAnthony underscores the importance ness district that had been the lifeblood of towards mending the wounds inflicted ofon troit but also exemplified the transformative impact Barton Malow. MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST By Ebony JJ Curry also expressed disappointment in tice and equality, promoting community learning from life experiences and of emBlack Detroiters and restoring a sense bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. “It is so important to recognize that there are young SENIOR REPORTER a statement, saying the company A and stringlonging of shootings and unity, safeguarding voting rights, bracing diverse perspectives. The Detroit that wasin so 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 On June 23, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther immediately went into contingenGreektown in past. mid-April left maintaining democracy, particularly in the NAACP emerges as a vital ally in champiFor many Detroiters, Interstate 375, our or city tice, and economic More than and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. LindDetroit. I represent nationally and I devastation. tell people, King, Jr. spearheaded a momentous event cy mode to protect its operations. both visitors and residents ofand awareness, Michigan, whereof collective efforts preventoning education advocatI-375,inhas long been just another stretch of inThe I-375 Boulevard Project is about more sey followed that sentiment with, “It is through our local 130,000 residents, primarily Black, were ‘Yea I’m a D-girl I’m from the west-side Detroit,’” Detroit’s history, leading 125,000 The UAW has branded the inthis bustling downtown desed a potential drowning of those rights. ing for accessible education, and inspiring highway, concrete artery connectthan just correcting historical injustices; it’s partnerships and collaborative efforts urban that dividuals we exist in inathe Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able Walk to Freedom down forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tination in individuals awe. One oftothese independently seek informaRev. Anthony stated, “We come 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 withingenerational an industry that not many of haveand Woodward Avenue. Following this impactwealth was obliterated, a about Strike,” focusing on in specific plants shootings tragically claimedof Dr. Glenn Plummer Israel. tion—a reflection significant teachtoo far tothe let opportunity anything, ortoanybody turn mere convenience; to others, it’s an unre- of thriving downtown Detroit to the surrounding neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking oura movement has us, specifically women color, have ful march, he delivered an early rendition community was torn asunder. The within each automaker. UAW theinlife of hoods, a popular and beings imparted by Dr. King. us back now. Everybody must get the markable part of their daily commute. Howbridging the gap that was placed upon inspired others locally, nationally, and even of internationand I’ve been the youngest personby in the room, While there have been thousands his iconic “I engage Have ain Dream” speech at wounds inflicted I-375 run deep, tranPresident Shawn Fain stated, “This of loved security guard followgame. the Ourphysical livesonly depend upon It’s even “We need people ever,Cobo there’s a later deeper, farevening. more the city decades ago. to be educated,” said ally to take profiles, on similar the only Blacktroubling person in the room, and the Sistah ina it. news stories, andmissions.” biographical Hall that Dr. King’s scending barrier of freeway to strategy will keep the companies ing a dispute with a patron. more important to celebrate and remind Rev. Anthony. “That’s why tuition costs storyteachings beneath the surface of this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate the importance and historical accounts of King’s reand philosophies have since penetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. Today, the resurgence of Paradise Valley Detroit Hives, a pioneering organization founded by guessing. It will give our nationThe are male don’t suspect allegedly people of his dream because so many need to be sky high and toindomitable pre elimiordinary freeway—a story of pain, displaceof showing up, giving chances when others won’t, and markable journey in leading the Civil become intrinsic to the spirit of Detroit, stands as a testament to the Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban beeThis painful legacy can be traced back al negotiators maximum leverage shot We the guard fleeing turning Black his dream intothriva nightmare. nate before people from pursuingand those ment,Motor and the lasting impact on Black Detroipersistent.” As a trailblazing woman Rights Movement America from into the being very essence of its people. Black Detroiters theopportuenduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods City. to the nation’s interstate highway program and flexibility in in bargaining. And the in the woven the scene, spirit whileofWe’ve his female cannot allow that to happen.” nities. got to be educated to keep up ters. ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott to his As Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 aplegacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not only addresses critical issues like of 1956—a program that aimed to companion connect if we need to go all out, we will. is accused ofgoing con- on. We’ve got to read. with what’s to country fortifying connections death 13 years later, hasUnion been proaches, it signals notisonly moment for the Sustaining the dream a trict, The tale begins inunwavering what nowacommitment Lafayette once a vibrant hub for Black businessenvironmental conservation but realso provides valuable DPD Chief James White butthe often did so atnecessitates the expense Everything is on thelittle table.” cealing the weapon in to herwatch bra. the news. Education is We’ve got businesses and Detroit’s communities is undecorded about King’s outspoken advocareflection on the remarkable contributions of endeavors dedicated passPark,to once known as between Black Bottom—a neighes and culture, is experiencing a renaissance education and employment opportunities Black Deof multitude marginalized communities. In the to case of incidents leaders have also indicated that These unfolded during an to unseasonably still the way and passport freedom.” cyadditional on behalfplants of Israel, its people, and of this civil rights leader but also serves ing down the legacy and teachings to borhood rooted in African-American culture I-375, it meant carving a path through the that harkens backthe to its glory days. The decould be targetwarm spring, leading to increased pedestrian trafficlies and his stance against antisemitism. as an occasion to shine a spotlight on the younger generations. Despite occasionalAt the heart of Dr. King’s messages and history. Named after its dark, fertile struction of Black Bottom may have torn ed in future waves if negotiations heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregaheightened tensions in the densely populated downtown Detroit leaders and organizations tirelessly ly being subject to negative opinions, the apart the concept of community, community—an exchange soil, Black Bottom flourished during the mid- tion, a thriving but the resolute As thestalled. current war between Israel remain and perpetuating inequality. devoted to perpetuating Dr. aspirations King’s endur- youth are recognized for adoptingarea. innova- determination of love, opportunities, and the collective 1900s, nurturing the dreams and of a new generation of entreand Fain Hamas rages in Gaza, many Americlarified the union’s stratFor approaches one to aptly recognize harm Theinsurge in crime and the influx visitors tothat Deing dream. tive to justice and the change pursuit of progress rather than division. of prominent Detroiters like Coleman Young, preneurs and visionaries isofreclaiming cans know that aKing, the prophet egy:don’t “I want to give major shoutcaused by such projects, it is vital to note that troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the Dethe world. Spearheading the mission to keep the Joe Louis, and numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. ofout peace andthousands non-violence, made just At the forefront of the fight for civil to the of members of the planners and politicianstroit behind (DPD), catching them somewhat dream of heart community and action vibrant ends.rights But in name of urban renewal in of some Addressing one Land, butright it was in the Detroit stands the local chapter the contribution of Police the Department In the of Paradise Valley, Blackwhotrip aretoonthe theHoly picket lines those projects built them directly through off guard. in the city is the Detroit MLK Committee. the 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood was Housing enough to shape his love for Israel and the National Association for the Advanceyounger generation, Rev. Anthony expressowned businesses are not just flourishing Resource Helpline in communinow fightingAsh for all of us. The By Andre the heart of vibrant, populated Since 2005,ofthe organization has convened systematically dismantled, from thethe Chief Police for the Detroit Police Destrengthen his faith God. ment of Colored People erased (NAACP). Since es optimism the occasional badJames rap. White, but thriving, offering diverse services, prodresponse to the despite challenges that Stand-Up Strike is ainnew approach ties—oftentimes tothe reinforce segregation and said: DIGITAL ANCHOR seasoned civil rights and social justice acmap, and replaced by a lifeless stretch of aspartment, “We were caught somewhat flat-footed Detroit Branch’s inception in 1912, they He emphasizes need for unity across the early winterofmonths of all 1959, residents face in navigating the to replace ucts, and experiences that pay homage to the toIn striking. Instead striking sometimes as part of a direct“There’s effort tivists alongside generations of phalt.have demonstrated a steadfast dedication right out the gate. Bypaving designyounger we way wentfor into the spring generations, enough past while the a prosperous King and wife, Coretta King, complex system ofsaying, housing serplants at his once, select localsScott will be or eliminate Black neighborhoods. Homelessness continues to organizers and artists. Their collective aim deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployto confronting racial injustice and champiblame to go around for everybody, but we While the residential areas bore the brunt future. From jazz clubs to soul food restauafter a month-long visit India vices. The helpline provides a called to stand up andto walk outand plagueonurban communities, with is towe both celebrate and educate the comBut now, after of enduring ment,theand rants, saw an uptick in violence that first oning equality. Detroit NAACP takes don’t have time decades tofor be people blaming anybody.” of this demolition, theThe heart of Black Bottom, thesay Black Press, and art galleries to later Lebanon, landed in eastern Jesingle point of contact on strike. This is our generation’s families and individuals grappling munity on the historical significance of scars of I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” the lead in organizing impactful events, Concerns about Supreme Court decisions its thriving business center, remained largely seeking housing assistance and fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing rusalem. Atthe the time, Jerusalem was answer to movement that built with the challenges of making Dr.into King while leveraging toto on and the horizon. Plans have been unveiled to White educational programs, and advocacy initiafederal appointments underscore the untouched. Restaurants, theaters, clubs, and Chief attributes violence in teachings Greektown life the verythe essence ofhis what once made geographically and politically divided, connects them with the resources our sit-down strikes of endsunion meet –inthe today’s economic cliaddress contemporary social and economic transform this once-divisive freeway into a tives that with Dr. King’s impasshap- this of bars—the very resonate places that brought Detroit’s weather conditions andcultural a surgeepicenin popneighborhood a vibrant with western of3the City 1937. toldsectors the thatHoly Sept. theycritical need. role young individuals playaincombination mate. We Whether it’sBigstruggling to challenges. thatfuture; seeks to the wrongs of the ter. call for together—were justice. Their unwavering ing the asright Anthony notes,ulation. “You’re Blacksioned community concen- vision controlled by Israel and andwe themeant eastern It’s a resurgence that extends beyond 14 was the deadline Support the helpline meet mortgage payments while heralding newcomes era ofthat inclusivity Underlining theitongoing relevance ofwe commitment positions them a dynamic past going tofor have the afive judges are trated around Hastings Street, theasepicenter part bymonthly the country of Jordan. brick and represents thethat resurHeapexplained, “ Wemortar; saw numbers downtown it. gave the soaring companies ourcosts ecofrom the Gilbert Family Foundaor We coping with rental and community revitalization. Dr. King’s battles against racism, poverty, force in the ongoing battle against discrimpointed to the federal bench for a lifetime.” of African-American culture in the city. gence of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. have not seen, ever. People are emerging from COVID “This was a strange feeling to go nomic demands eight weeks ago tion, which has pledged $10 milin a housing market marked by war, Abayomi Azikiwe, theFred Media Coination inequality in the by more thanas$100 million from Education stands a crucial pillar in and Then, in and a cruel twist of fate,city. Hastings lion Fueled and there’s a Detroit feeling that in a post-COVID era… toand theitancient cityprices, of God see took more than a month to the City we’re Councilman Durhal over three years to fund the shockingly high aand variety ordinator for the District Detroit MLK Committee, At was the obliterated helm of the NAACP Detroit thethe quest for justice, with proficiency in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Street, too, a few years later, and with venues downtown and the reasons to come tragedies of man’s hate and his evil, get to the table.” III, representing 7, where Eastern program. Wayne Metro Commuof factors contribute to the growChapter, President Rev. Dr. Wendell for navigating other thinking partners, essential this ambitious project making way for the Julie construction of I-375.An- andcritical down withMarket allSee the SUSTAINING activities that goingDREAM on, we saw which causes him to becoming fight live in resides, told theare Michigan Chronicle, THE union is pushing forand a comMeagan Dunn Schneider nity Action Agency manages the ingThe issue of people unthony has continued to stress the enduring thetocomplexities the modern world and of create jobs,ofremove barriers to ecoThis marked the final blow, sealing the fate aims hundreds more people and, in particularly, young conflict,” King said many times about “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This page A2 helpline, making it accessible to housed. of Black Bottom and signaling the beginning nomic growth, and reconnect the neighborfolks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” all Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access to the See DR. KING page A2 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 need can easily find assistance. after exhausting alternatives like staying with friends or 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 implemented location analytics company White, targeted strateBy Ebony JJ Curry settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners because of discrimination, but they specializing in visitgies trends and demographic insights to reduce gun violence, focusing By Lynzee Mychael SENIOR REPORTER and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, The causes of homelessness are as diverse and complex alsomobile coming because Black through geolocation-enabled devices. From onwere homicides, non-fatal shootings, 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 someefforts stuff. May 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there weredoing 1.3These million visitsWhen and and carjackings. were The city of Detroit, long labeled housing resource and a growing number of programs to Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. did Black people start doing things 655,000 visitors to Greektown, according to Placer.ai. bolstered by a $10,000 raise for From the days of the Great Mias one of America’s dangerous help them.” “Providing services and high-quality housing tomost persons inyear, thePolice city?numbers They in started doing In the same period this these increased to Detroit officers November gration when of Black cities, now seesthousands a must-note turnThe Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key things in this area in the 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and 670,000 visitors. 2022, leading to 200 additional offifamilies flocked to Detroit in search around, closing 2023 with its lowest pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julieand Schneider, Director In on the 1800’s the major thingboth that cers the streets. of jobs better life, toThis theinvolves pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract homicide ratea in 57 years. draDetroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. they were doing in Detroit is they otal role played the acity’s residents and visitors, Detroit, the policeasdepartment has implein many urban cenmatic shiftthey signifies notinjust sta- a significant part of their contribution. being were the leaders in fightthe against “This means focusing on building theand pipeline of supcultural musical heritage, mented various enforcement measures to the manage inters across the United States, Black tistical achievement but a profound slavery. metal The Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in New housing Russell Woods portive and coordinating with the Continuum of Black Detroiters an has increased population. communities Notably, detectors have been have often found transformation in have a cityleft that is the rootGreektown in the city to of deter Detroit recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery criticalgrappled resources suchthe as the emergency delible mark on city.ofHowever, strategically placed themselves throughout the Federal disproportionately im-to Developments Are All of About with specter violence all of this Black innovation that you ly declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention in decades. recentand years, Detroitprohas expeillegal carrying of firearms. pacted by the shadow of violence. for Government Shutdown see endemic coming later.” grams. It also means preserving and expanding affordable housed and entered the City’s community response system. rienced significant This issue at haskey deep roots, “We have strategically placed them points, “ In 2023, Detroit gentrification, reported 252 In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns about Musical like Aretha stemming fromalegends a complex tapestry Chief White explains. It has been deterrent for some, criminal homicides, a significant housing stability though comprehensive service offerings the displacement long-standing Gaye, and the ofFranklin, socio-economic factors, including According to the City of Detroit, since the start of the and some have tested it. If youMarvin are legally carrying a drop from 309 inof2022 and the for Detroiters? available through the Detroitlowest Housing Resource HelpLine Black residents. to a setting Motown sound emerged Desystemic poverty, limited to fiscal weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great day. access Iffrom you’re since the Similar 232 homicides in year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the and Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s adecrease rising spirit, and Black troit, providing soundtrack foremthe quality education,a and a lack of 1966. This in homicides See POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are reclaiming placeSee COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 civil rights movement and inspirployment opportunities. For decades, In May 2023, the City of is Detroit launched the Detroit a crucial indicator of their the city’s in the city, despiteconsidering the challenges ing generations. Motown Records, in Detroit have grappled with evolving landscape, that Detroit has violence has begun to abate. What’s truly re- these communities posed by gentrification. founded by Berry Gordy Jr., was not the reality of violent crime, which has not only markable is that Detroit’s homicides dropped historically been synonymous with high crime and west sides. Over time, these long after our current phase of gen- just a record label butbut a symbol safety of residents also sti-of During the in Great Migration, rates, particularly the late 20th and early 21st below pre-covid levels. I want to thank the men jeopardized the became centers of trification. Black excellence and empowerment. development cohesion. The thousandsThe of decline Black is families from neighborhoods centuries. more pronounced when and women of the Detroit Police Department and fled community Black culture and entrepreneurship. narrative in these people were coming to De-of violence the Southtocame Detroit in search However, asneighborhoods Detroit faced has ecolaw enforcement compared the to 261 homicides in 2018, under- all of the other partners in the“Black often were overshadowed the richand cultural heritage, According to Historian troit because Black churches of jobsain the booming automobile nomic decline population loss system that madeJamon this possible.” scoring steady trend of improvement. resilience, and community spirit that are equalJordon Black resilience in the city here, black schools were here, and industry. Despite facing discriminain the late 20th century, many This achievement is attributed to a multifacetMayor Mike Duggan acknowledged the city’s hasScan roots the that extend farinvolving before thevarious its was BlackDigital businesses here,” saidDECLINING CRIME RATE Code to Sign Up for the Newsletter tion and stating, segregation, they built approach stakeholders. The Daily See progress, “In 2023, manyvi-cities in the ed QR $1.00 Great Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course brant communities on the city’s east See LEGACY page A2 $1.00 page A2 U.S. saw a reduction in crime as the Covid-era Detroit Police Department, under Chief James
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