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The Fight for Fair UAW Representation in Strike ATriple NightRedistricting of Elegance and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Detroit’s Against Detroit Challenge
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By Ebony JJ Curry SENIOR REPORTER By Ebony JJ Curry
SENIOR REPORTER Detroit finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. The Michigan Independent CitiThursday Commission, night, Sept.which zensLate Redistricting 14,hailed a historic moment unfolded iniis as a beacon of citizen-led in American labor inrelations tiative, is embroiled a critical as and tuthe Unitedtask. Auto Workers (UAW) multuous Their mission: to redraw union initiated a strike against 13 metro Detroit legislative districts deFord, General Motors (GM), clared unconstitutional due toand racially Stellantis. For the first time, biased mapping. the union took simultaneous The drama unfolds under the wary action against all three major Deeyes of U.S. District Judge Paul Malotroit-based automakers. The action ney, who voiced a pointed query to the involves approximately 13,000 commission: Can they set aside personal UAW members in assembly plants differences to tackle this monumental across Michigan, Ohio, and Mistask? The response from the panel’s atsouri, who walked off their jobs troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curry torney, Patrick Lewis, was less than reafter existing labor contracts extheir city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showassuring, admitting the outcome is “imSENIOR REPORTER pired at 11:59 p.m. ingenuity ofDirector our community. BridgeDetroit Engagement Orlando Bailey moderates a panel at the Detroit Policy Conference. Panelists: Jeff Donoforio, cased the diversity of talent within our community. From possible to say.” This tepid confidence is Shortly before midnight on President and CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan; Chandra Madafferi, President, Michigan Education Association; Angelique As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of honParis T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the bounda stark to the idealistic vision n contrast a breathtaking celebration of talent, determinaSept. GM released a statement Power, President and other CEO, The Skillman individuals, Foundation;each Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent, Detroit Schools oring outstanding carving their aries of her field, Public to math wizardsCommunity like Donna District Laster, who of the 14, commission, in 2018 tion, and theconceived unyielding spirittoof Black excellence, expressing disappointment with eradicate gerrymandering plague. the the Michigan Chronicle marked its 10th Annual own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the crethe strike action,40despite offering 40years Under eventgrand Thursday evening. This year’s ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 Five into this experiwhat termed anin“unprecedented soirée,itthe drenched the theme “All Black Everything with received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. ment, commission’s 13 members economic package” that included Gold been Accents,” expectations and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through have miredtranscended in controversy. Accuhistoric wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. sations of underqualification, evasion, of Black excellence. Hosted the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said and procedural squabbles havebymarred Andreprogress. Ash and Alarmingly, Lynzee Mychael their they from con- Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s ropolitan cities like Detroit cle’s Finally theannual night was a triumphBy forEbony the cityJJ Curry always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talent- is more than a “Michigan is an old state with an old constitinue to drawFriday, $40,000 salaries matter of convenience—it’s of Detroit and its vibrant community BlackREPORTER pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. a foundational tution. Our policymakers must enact changSENIOR despite completing state House, Senate,of young sustainable urban growth and es,” she emphasized. Our public education fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making step and towards selling clothes as a kid and congressional maps two years prior. development. In cities grappling with popu- system, burdened by nearly 850 school and I always knew that I would have a business, but I The Sound Board Conference Center at The evening sparkled with a golden promise as we “We cannot rely on an embattled and lation decline and economic revitalization, districts, faces the daunting task of streamnever knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, MotorCity Casino was overflowing with a celebrated individuals from various walks DPD Chief James White Says Increased inept entity, remarkable such as the [MICRC], which such as Detroit, an efficient and accessible lining for efficiency and effectiveness. For so I take a lot of pride in the fact that our business repsense of purpose and urgency at Detroit’s of life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and viwas misguided from the onset to ignore California hasViolence fewer than 1,000 Policereference, Presence Culled resents ourset city’s pride.”the public transit system can be a game-changPolicy against sionary co-founders Detroit Hives, Nicole 2024 Lindsey and Conference the citizens of Detroitofduring countless er. It serves as a vital artery, connecting school districts, but the state has more than backdrop of the city’s enduring mantra Timothy Paul Jackson. Their worksaid has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was hearings, to now get this right,” residents to employment opportunities, three times as many residents as Michigan. By Andre Ash “Detroit centered on Director a criticalof Community the landscape of beekeeping urban farming in Never De- Left,” Dannis Mitchell, Engagement at Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, a lifelongand educaeducational institutions, healthcare serDIGITAL ANCHOR Stancato’s message clear: inflicted “It’s not over ness district that had been the lifeblood of towards theme:impact growing our population. mending thewas wounds on troit but also Democratic exemplifiedstate theinHouse transformative Malow. tor and former By Ebony JJ CurryBarton also expressed disappointment vices, and cultural centers. In essence, im- Black yet. We still have lots to do.” Detroiters and restoring a sense of bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. member part of the suit. “There should SENIOR REPORTER This conference“Itshowed the essential is so important to recognize that there are young a statement, saying the company proved public transportation reduces A trafstringlonging of It’s shootings that wasinso torn away in crucial to callously assert that education be nothing about us without We pillars that willleaders drive Detroit’s andcountry, Michi- many It’s a that history marred injus“Together we have createdus. a social, environmental, across the are born hereby in pain,emissions, immediately went into contingenfic congestion, lowers carbon Greektown in mid-April left the past. stands as the bedrock of Detroit’s future. are calling for a special master to work For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or gan’s population growth public transportice, and economic devastation. More than and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. LindDetroit. I represent our city nationally and I tell people, cy mode to protect its operations. and promotes a more environmentally both visitors In and residents of with city pulsating resilience the with a body ofthat Detroit stakeholders, ouris through I-375, has long been‘Yea just another stretch of from tation, education, workforce development, Thea I-375 Boulevard Project is aboutand more sey followed sentiment with, “It our local 130,000 residents, primarily Black, were I’m a D-girl I’m the west-side Detroit,’”For friendly urban of landscape. economicalThe UAW has branded the inthis bustling downtown desspirit of renaissance, education is not it’s just plaintiffs, and and attorneys to drawefforts fair, urban highway, artery connectretaining the young generation. The than just correcting historical injustices; partnerships collaborative that and we exist ina concrete Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, ly disadvantaged communities, ittination provides dustrial action as the “Stand-Up in awe. One of to these a pathway knowledge a cornerstone balanced, and locations constitutionally sound ing different parts oftothe city. To some, it’s 11th annual conference underscored the re-generational redefining the future.but It will connect over 28 plus managing the health of 4.5 milhave experiences within anaindustry that not many of accessand was obliterated, lifeline, wealth ensuring equitable to acity about Strike,” focusing on specific plants shootings tragically claimed for rebuilding and revitalizing the commudistricts.” mere convenience; to others, it’s an unresilience and transformation of the downtown Detroit to surrounding neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking oura movement hasongoing us, specifically women of color, have the opportunity to thriving community was torn asunder. The resources and job markets. Additionally, within each automaker. UAW the life of hoods, a nity. popular be- gapinvesting Forand Detroit, in education markable part of their daily in commute. Howcity. bridging the 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, tranThe spotlight intensifies, as last Dea robust public transit system can attract President Shawn Fain stated, “This loved security guard followmore than ever, there’s a deeper, far more troubling themeans city decades ago. just producing graduates; ally to take on similar missions.” the only Black person in the room, and the only Sistah in scending the physical barrier of a freeway to cember, a federal three-judge panel iden“Michigan’s greatest strength is its new residents and businesses, fostering an strategy will keep the companies ing a disputeit’s with a patron. about nurturing a new generation of beneath the surface of this seemingly thelosing room, and Isaid really had toenvironment articulate the importance tified several Michigan legislative dis- storypeople penetrate the very of Blackand Detroiters. – and them,” Sandy Today, allegedly the resurgence of Paradise Valley Detroit a pioneering organization founded by we’re ofsoul inclusivity dynamism. guessing. ItHives, will give our nationThe male suspect thinkers, leaders, and innovators who will ordinary freeway—a story of pain, displaceof showing up, of giving chances when others won’t, tricts as unconstitutional, citing racially Baruah, and CEO the Destandsbefore as a fleeing testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power ofK.urban bee-President Essentially, bylegacy investing in transporThis painful can and bepublic traced back al negotiators maximum leverage shot the guard drive the city’s resurgence. High-quality ment, and the lasting impact on Black Detroibeing persistent.” As a trailblazing Black woman thrivbiased districting andAnd reliancein the troit Regional ofhis Black Detroiters and the enduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods Motor City. Chamber. “If we don’t fix thisto the tation, citiesinterstate like Detroit can catalyze a vir- spirit nation’s highway program and flexibility in practices bargaining. the scene, while female education, from early childhood to higher ters. issues ingMichigan.” in a predominantly male-dominated her to connect on flawed data. significant welike don’t fix of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not onlyweaddresses tuous cycle ofindustry, growth, enhancing the qual- legacy of 1956—a program that aimed if we need to goThis all out, will.rulingcriticalcycle, companion islearning, accused of conequips young Detroiters with the unwavering commitment to fortifying the connections necessitates the these dis- provides The tale begins in what is now once vibrant for Black businessenvironmental conservation but also valuable of lifebut foroften all residents Panel discussion after panelLafayette discussion,the ity DPD Chief James White country did so atand the positioning expense Everything is onredrawing the table.”ofUnion cealing the trict, weapon in aher bra.thehub tools to tackle city’s unique challengbetween businesses and Detroit’s communities is undetricts, a process that could also lead to Park, once known as Black Bottom—a neighes and culture, is experiencing a renaissance education and employment opportunities to Black Dethe city as acommunities. forward-thinking, leaders from different sectors across educa-of marginalized In theconnected, case of leaders have also indicated that es and unfolded capitalizeduring on its an opportunities. It’s These incidents unseasonably alterations in adjacent The dis- borhood in African-American culture that harkens back to its glory days. The deanditvibrant hub, especially in today’s tion,rooted workforce training, business develop-I-375, additional plants could areas. be targetmeant urban carving a path through the about breaking the pedestrian cycles of poverty and warm spring, leading to increased traffic and tricts mandated for reconfiguration are and history. Named after its dark, fertile of Black Bottom may have torn climate where driving just isn’t as hot of a struction ment, and beyond shared their ideas aboutheart ed in future waves if negotiations of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregainequality and layingpopulated a foundation for longheightened tensions in the densely downtown as follows: soil, Black Bottom flourishedrevive duringits thedeclining mid- tion,commodity. apart a thriving community, but the resolute how to help Michigan remain stalled. and perpetuating inequality. area. term economic stability and social equity. 1900s, nurturingwhile the dreams and aspirations determination of a new generation of entreHouse 1, currently represented population simultaneously prolifer- For “Young even want driver’s FainDistrict clarified the union’s stratEducation in Detroit is more than atopolicy one topeople aptly don’t recognize the harm The surge in crime and the influx of visitors Deof prominent Detroiters like Coleman Young, preneurs and visionaries is reclaiming that by Rep. Tyrone ating ideas to make sure current Detroiterscaused license,” said ShirleyitStancato, ofdowntown the agenda; egy: “I want toCarter, give a D-Detroit. major shouta commitment to ensuring that by such projects, is vital toChair note that troit’s coreit’s garnered the attention of the DeJoe Louis, and numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. have opportunities to succeed. Growing Michiganand Together Council. “Not Department House 7, with Rep. Helena Scott, out to District the thousands of members every child(DPD), and young adult can not only some of the planners politicians behind troit Police catching them somewhat ends. But in the name of urban renewal in In the ofheart of Paradise Valley, Blackonly do theybuilt not them want adirectly car, butthrough they also dream D-Detroit helm. With so much to dissect from the robustthose who are at onitsthe picket lines right a better future but also have the projects off guard. the 1950s, this vibrant was Housing owned businesses are not just flourishing Resource Helpline in don’t want to drive. They want Uber and discussions, here areneighborhood five key takeaways now fighting forunder all the of representaus. The means to actively build it. As Detroit stands House District 8, By Andre Ash the heart of vibrant, populated communisystematically dismantled, erased from the James White, Chief of Police for the Detroit Police Debutatthriving, diverse services, prodresponse totransportation. the challenges that public My Goddaughter from the conference that candidly encomStand-Up Strike is a new approach the cuspoffering of transformation, the strengthtion of Rep. Mike McFall, D-Hazel Park. ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation andjust said: DIGITAL ANCHOR map,pass and replaced by a lifeless stretcheducation, of as- residents partment, “We were caughtthat somewhat flat-footed ucts, and experiences pay homage to the received her master’s from the University of face in navigating the public transportation, to striking. Instead of striking all ening of its educational institutions is not sometimes as part of a direct effort toright replace House District 10, led by House Speaker phalt. outinthe gate. Bypaving designthe we way wentforinto the spring past while a prosperous Michigan, and said she workforce development, youth retention, complex system of she housing ser-wants to live plants atD-Detroit. once, selectcontinues locals will be merely an investment in individual potenor eliminate Black neighborhoods. Homelessness to Joe Tate, deployment, which is lessjazz than the mid-summer deployWhile the residential areas bore the brunt future. From clubs to soul food restaua place where there’s thriving public transand the broader narrative of Detroit’s revivices. The helpline provides a called onurban to stand up and walkwith out tial but in the city’s collective destiny. plague communities, But now, after decades of enduring theand rants, saw we an uptick violence that first House District 11, with Rep. Veronica of this demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, single thesay Black Press, in and art galleries to portation, and we must heed thatment, feedback talization. point of contact for people on strike.and This is our generation’s “For 20 years, we have been underfundfamilies grappling ofreally I-375,listen theretoisour a young glimmer of hope warm weekend.” Paiz, D-Harperindividuals Woods serving its constit- its thriving business center, remained largely scars fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing and people.” seeking housing assistance and answer to the movement that built 1. Revamping Public Transportation: A ing our public school system. And it shows. with the challenges of making on the horizon. Plans have been unveiled to White uents. untouched. Restaurants, theaters, clubs, and connects Chief attributes violence in Greektown to life into the verythe essence of what once made them with the resources our –inthe sit-down strikescliof Panelists discussed the idea of Foundation for Growth so, each of us has to contribute. Each endsunion meet today’s economic transform this once-divisive freeway intospeed a thisAnd bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s a combination of weather conditions andcultural a surgeepicenin popHouse District 12, represented by Rep. neighborhood a vibrant 1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. they need. trains from Ann Arbor to Detroit, with of us has to show up at the election at the Detroit’s push towards enhancing mate. Whether it’s struggling to that seeks to right the wrongsulation. of the Black community together—were concen- itsvision Kimberly Edwards, D-Eastpointe. It’s a resurgence that extends beyond 14 was the deadline and we meant stops at Detro Metro Airport, but didn’t dis- ter.ballot Support for the helpline comes box and say, yes, our children are impublic transportation network is pivotal.past meet monthly mortgage payments while heralding a new era of inclusivity trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and it represents thethat resurHe explained, “ Wemortar; saw because numbers we House District 14, where Rep. Donavan it. We gave the companies our ecocuss a pathway toward making that happen from the Gilbert Family Foundaportant. Yes, itdowntown will populate MichIt’s not just about connectivity; it’s about or coping with soaring rental costs and community revitalization. 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 McKinney, D-Detroit, is the incumbent. nomic demands eight marked weeks ago soon. igan. But yes, our children are important tion, anytime which has pledged $10 milcommunity upliftment. Improving transit in a housing market by Fueled by more than $100 million from Then, in ameans cruel increased twist of fate, there’s a across feelingthe that we’re a post-COVID era… and it took more than the a month to of Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal Senate District 1, under state. Wein each need to give more, 2. Education: Bedrock Detroit’s lion over three yearsThe to fund the ofand systems accessHastings to jobs, edshockingly high prices, a leadership variety the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act the 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 Sen. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor. and then we will see middle-class education Future ucation, and essential services, fosteringprogram. a Wayne Metro Commuof factors contribute to the growproject making way for theand construction of I-375. and other partners, this ambitious down withMarket all the resides, activities that going on, we saw told theare Michigan Chronicle, union is pushing for a commore inclusive equitable city. Julie Schneider nity Action Agency manages theStancato led ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan Dunn See POLICY CONFERENCE create the jobs,conference, remove barriershundreds to eco- a of This marked the final blow, sealing the fate aims toDuring more people and, in particularly, young “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible to housed. compelling on education reform. transportation in metSee REDISTRICTING page A2 of BlackRevamping nomic growth, discussion and reconnect the neighborBottom andpublic signaling the beginning folks, teenagers that we hadn’tPage seen.”A-2 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 analytics company settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners becauseand of discrimination, but they specializing in visit trends demographic insights By Lynzee Mychael and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, The causes of homelessness are as diverse andthree complex Move comes were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From JOURNALIST now have a simple process to guide residents to the right as the individuals experiencingMULTIMEDIA it. In response, years afterthe siteCity of we people was doing some stuff. When May 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there were 1.3 million visits and Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housing resource and a growing number of programs to did Black people starttodoing things 655,000 visitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From the is days of the Greathelp Mi- them.” launched; expected “Providing services and high-quality housing to personsof Black inyear, the these city?numbers They started doing In the same period this increased to gration when thousands to accelerate growth The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key this area in the 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and things 670,000invisitors. families flocked to Detroit in search pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julielong-anticipated Schneider, In the 1800’s the major thingboth that of The jobs and a betterDirector life,day to theinvolves pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. has finally arrived for 10 of were doing in Detroit is they otal role they played in the city’s residents and visitors,they the police department has implebeing a significant part of their contribution. the nation’s most trusted were the leaders in fightthe against “This means focusing on building theand pipeline of sup-heritage, cultural musical mented various enforcement measures to the manage inand innovative Black pubslavery. metal The Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in portive housing and coordinating with the Continuum of an inBlack Detroiters have left creased population. Notably, detectors have been lishers, who have worked is the rootGreektown in the city to of deter Detroit recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare on the delivery of critical resources suchon as the emergency delible mark city. However, strategically placed throughout theto What Federal Interview withaDetroit’s Winning hard over the past three 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. ‘Chopped’ Champion Chef Government Shutdown years to significant grow affordable Word In housed and entered the City’s community response system. see coming later.” grams. It also means preserving and expanding rienced gentrification, “We have strategically placed them at key points, “ Black into national news about In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has a raised concerns Aretha Chief White explains. It Musical has been alegends deterrentlike for some, site focused on solutions to housing stability though comprehensive service offerings the displacement of long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and According to the City of Detroit, since the start of the and some have tested it. If you are legally carrying the a for Detroiters? in America. available through the Detroit racial Housing Resource HelpLine Black inequities residents. Similar to a setting sound emerged Defiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the weapon and carrying Motown a CPL, have a great day. Iffrom you’re As of Jan. 1, Word In Black and Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black troit, providing a soundtrack for the has officially incorporated See POLICEcivil PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are reclaiming their placeSee COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 rights movement and inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit City.Life.Style. B1 as public benefit company. in athe city, despite the challenges ing generations. Motown Records, Word In Black is the posed by gentrification. founded by Berry Gordy Jr., was not and west sides. Over time, these long after our current phase of gen- just a record label but a symbol of onlyDuring media the startup of Migration, its Great kind and serves as a future Black excellence and empowerment. thousands of Black families from neighborhoods became centers of trification. model for came the industry. “Black people were coming to Dethe South to DetroitItin search Black culture and entrepreneurship. However, as Detroit faced ecowas incubated inside Local According to Historian Jamon troit because Black churches were nomic decline and population loss of jobs in the booming automobile Media Foundation, a 501(c) industry. Despite facing discrimina- Jordon Black resilience in the city here, black schools were here, and in the late 20th century, many roots the that QR extend far before the Up its was BlackDigital businesses here,” said Code to Sign for the Daily Newsletter tion and segregation, they built vi- hasScan See WORD IN BLACK $1.00 Great Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course brant communities on the city’s east $1.00 See LEGACY page A2 page A2
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