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UAW ATriple NightStrike of Elegance and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Detroit-Native Against Detroit Scott Perry Should Automakers Be the Pistons’ New By Ebony JJ Curry Head of Basketball Operations COMMENTARY

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Late Thursday night, Sept. 14, a historic moment unfolded in American labor relations as By Allen the Jeremy United Auto Workers (UAW) EXECUTIVE EDITOR a strike against union initiated Ford, General Motors (GM), and The Detroit Pistons endured Stellantis. For thehave first time,a historically five-year the bad union tookstretch. simultaneous action all three Theyagainst just ended theirmajor worstDeseason in troit-basedhistory automakers. actionof 14-68, franchise with aThe record involves approximately and since their last playoff13,000 appearance in UAW members plants 2018, the team in hasassembly won a total of just 94 across inMichigan, Ohio, and Mis-amassing games the past five years while who walked off their jobs asouri, league-worst losses. troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ 290 Curry after existing labor contracts extheir city is a powerful testament to the resilience and In an attempt to reorganize, bolster its Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showSENIOR REPORTER pired at 11:59 p.m. ingenuity of our community. basketball front office, and restore a oncecased the diversity of talent within our community. From Shortly beforeback midnight on of proud tocelebration the fans, team As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundnfranchise a breathtaking talent, determinaSept. 14, GM released a statement owner Tom Gores announced that tion, and therecently unyielding spirit of Black excellence, oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who expressing disappointment with the club appoint someone for the the would Michigan Chronicle marked its 10th Annual own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the crethe strike action, newly created position of offering head of basket40 Under 40despite event Thursday evening. This year’s ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 what it drenched termed an ball operations. It’s athe role that “All willBlack reportEverything with received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. soirée, in“unprecedented theme economic that included directly to package” him and oversee allexpectations team activ- and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through Gold Accents,” transcended historic increases. Stellantis ities andwage personnel. To assist withwithin the ap-the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. ly illuminated the golden gems pointment, he has retained a of Black excellence. Hostedthe byhelp the of charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said national search to cast a widefrom net and Andre Ash andfirm Lynzee Mychael Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s find best candidate. cle’sthe 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 fruits of our Detroit’s growth I take a lot of pride in the fact that business rep-are enjoyed not dor is poised for a boost with $21.5 million of life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and vi- JJ so By Ebony Curry Culled Violence just downtown but in every corner of Police our inPresence Strategic Neighborhood Fund investsionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and resents our city’s pride.” SENIOR REPORTER cityExcellence where people are was making their lives, ments, including a new $10 million streetsTimothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Award By Andre Ash raising families, and building cape from Webb to Davison, the addition of the landscape of beekeeping and urban farmingDetroit in De-Mayor Dannis Director Engagement at communities. MikeMitchell, Duggan stood beforeof Community DIGITAL ANCHOR In Harmony Cafe, recreation centers, ness district that had been the lifeblood of towards mending thenew wounds inflicted on troit but also exemplified the transformative impact Duggan’s message was clear and filled Barton Malow. the community at Dexter Avenue Baptist By Ebony JJ Curry also expressed disappointment in park enhancements, and murals. Black Detroiters and restoring a sense of bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. with hope: “Every neighborhood has a Church on the city’s west side Wednesday “It is so important to recognize that there are young SENIOR REPORTER a statement, saying the company A string of shootings inso callously that was tornaddress, away inrefuture.” He reminisced about the early dayslonging Mayor Duggan’s hour-long evening to deliver hisacross 2024 the State of the many It’s a that history marred byin pain, injus“Togetherwent we have created a social, environmental, leaders country, are born here immediately into contingenGreektown in mid-April left the past. of his tenure: “For me, this journey started flecting on a city that once grappled with City address. It was his 11th address since For manyLindDetroiters, Interstate 375, our or city tice,nationally and economic and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. Detroit. I represent and I devastation. tell people, More than cy mode to protect its operations. both visitors and residents of in the neighborhood. WhenBlack, I announced bankruptcy, underscored Detroit has first took podium in February I-375, he has long beenthe just another stretch of from I-375 Boulevard Projecthow is about more sey followed that sentiment with, “It is through our local 130,000 residents, were in The ‘Yea I’m aback D-girl I’m the west-side ofprimarily Detroit,’” The UAW has branded the inthis bustling downtown des2013… people started inviting me into their transformed as ithistorical braces for an influx 2014. With NFL Draft just around the highway, concrete artery connectthan just correcting injustices; it’sof partnerships and collaborative efforts urban that we exist ina the Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tinationme in awe. One ofvisitors these I wealth found the people 300,000 the NFLItDraft more corner, Mayorofto Duggan spotlighted ing different parts the city. To some,Detroit’s it’s redefining theatfuture. will and connect over 28 plus locations managing the health of 4.5 milhave experiences withingenerational an homes. industry that not many ofwho invited was obliterated, and a about Scott Perry Strike,” focusing on specific plants shootings tragically claimed were thethe ones who were going to stick anddowntown than 50Detroit millionto television viewers next effortsus, boost the and mereongoing convenience; totoothers, it’s economy an unre- of surrounding neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking oura movement has specifically women color, have opportunity to thriving community was torn asunder. The within automaker. UAW the life of a popular and be- gapwas Gores each candidly acknowledged the team’s stay,” he shared, expressing gratitude tohoods, week. His message Detroit’s the neighborhoods. markable part of their daily in commute. Howbridging the that clear: was placed uponreinspired others locally, nationally, and even internationengage and I’ve been the youngest person in the room, wounds inflicted by I-375 run deep, tranPresident Shawn Fain “This loved security guard followpoor performance and stated, said that he’s looking Rev. the Richard White andof 105-year-old is rooted deeply in its neighborhoods. ever, there’s a deeper, far troubling thevival city decades ago. ally to take on similar missions.” the only Blackof person in the room, and the only Sistah inthe Speaking from the more heart a neighborscending physical barrier a freeway to strategy will on keep companies ing a dispute with a patron. to capitalize thethe Pistons’ young talent church that hosted the event. story founded beneath the surface ofa this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate the importance “Nothing makes anyofneighborhood feel hood in midst of resurgence, Mayor penetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. Today, the resurgence Paradise Valley Detroit Hives, a pioneering organization by guessing. It will give our The male suspect allegedly and financial flexibility to nationbetter position ordinary freeway—a story of pain, displaceReflecting on the past, Duggan didn’t of showing up, giving chances when others won’t, and more forgotten than the blight of abandon Duggan celebrated what he dubbed “a 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 shot the guard before fleeing the team to compete in theleverage years ahead. ment, and the lastingbeing impactpersistent.” onHe Black Detroishy away from acknowledging the severe houses,” As a trailblazing Black woman thrivshared Duggan. that neighborhood rebirth.” countered the Black Detroiters andHe theshared enduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods in the Motor City. to the nation’s interstate highway program and flexibility in bargaining. And the scene, spirit whileofhis female “This past season has been incredibly ters. ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her challenges that residents faced. “They the city has dramatically turned its narracritics who claim Detroit’s revitalization 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 need go all out,for weour will. is accused of condifficult andtofrustrating fans, playto country fortifying connections would say, our neighborhood been for- tive around since DPD the for dark days of its hisare downtown-centric by highlightTheefforts tale begins inunwavering what is nowcommitment Lafayette once vibrant Black businessenvironmental conservation but also provides valuable Chief James White the butthe often did so at thehas expense Everything is on the table.” Union cealing the trict, weapon in aher bra. hub ers, and our entire organization,” Gores toricculture, bankruptcy. He highlighted the city’s between businesses and Detroit’s communities is undegotten… illegal dumping, open abandoned ing the positive changes sweeping across Park, once known as Black Bottom—a neighes and is experiencing a renaissance education and employment opportunities to Black Deof marginalized communities. In the case of leaders have indicated that in our These unfolded during an days. unseasonably said. “We willalso continue to invest to investment-grade statusThe fordethe houses, cops and ambulances don’t showincidents therooted entire in city—from drastically improved borhood African-American culture thatreturn harkens back to its glory additional could be targetI-375, it meant carving a path through the warm spring, leading to increased pedestrian traffic and core group plants of young players and surround first time since 2009, a testament totorn a reup and the streetlights don’t work,” he crime rates to transforming once-neglectand history. Named after its dark, fertile struction of Black Bottom may have ed in with future waves negotiations talent. heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregatensions in the densely populated downtown them the rightifcomplimentary vitalized economic standing that Detroit recounted. “It hurt because theheightened state andapart ed areas into vibrant during spaces.the “Instead soil, Black Bottom flourished mid- of a thriving community, but the resolute remain stalled. tion, and perpetuating inequality. area. I am committed to doing whatever it takes hasn’t seen of in aover a decade. Duggan was us… butdetermination theythe candreams visit beauty,” he proudly the country turned their backs on 1900s,blight, nurturing and aspirations new generation of entreFain aclarified union’s strat-is off the to aptly recognize harm to build winningthe team. Nothing The surge in crime the influx visitors tothat Deproud toand announce, “Detroit’s ruin porn theyone haven’t forgotten about the us anymore. stated. Detroiters “On abandoned riverfront land, we For of prominent like Coleman Young, preneurs and visionaries isofreclaiming egy: “IAs want to give a major shoutcaused suchaprojects, is vital to note that table. tough as this season has been, Joe a Louis, troit’s downtown core the marking attentionaofdefinitive the Dearegarnered canceled,” Webyhave chance toit reintroduce Detroit tolosttours builtand the numerous world-classother Riverside Park. Detroit leg- DTE legacy. out to future the thousands of members someAmerica. of the planners politicians behind bright is available to us. It’s in our Police (DPD), catching them would somewhat end to the days when outsiders flock The lastand time we weretroit in the na- Department revitalized eyesore on Grand River ends. But in the an name of urban renewal in into In the heart of Paradise Valley, Blackwho are on the linesweright thosetional projects built it them through power to get this picket right, and will. This is off guard. to thebusinesses city merely to not witness its decline. spotlight, was directly about bankruptcy.” the lively Our industrial the 1950s, this Beacon vibrantPark. neighborhood was Rivowned are just flourishing Housing Resource Helpline in communifighting forfor allthe ofPistons.” us. The By Andre Ash anow pivotal summer the heart ofisn’t vibrant, erfront isdismantled, now acclaimed as the finest systematically erased from theriverWhite, Chief ofoffering Police for the Detroit Police DeContrarily, Scott Holiday, Political DiThis just apopulated line that item on an James agenda; but thriving, diverse services, prodresponse to the challenges Stand-Up Strike is a new approach ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and It’ssaid: DIGITAL ANCHOR But if we’re ranking the Pistons’ probwalkreplaced in America.” map, and by a lifeless stretch of as- residents partment, “We were caught somewhat flat-footed rector at Detroit Action, a grassroots, it’s a strategy for true advancement. face in navigating the to replace ucts, and experiences that pay homage to theinto striking. of striking all sometimes as part ofequity a direct effort lems in orderInstead from biggest to smallest, findphalt. Focusing on Detroit’s neighborhoods right out the gate. Bypaving designthe we way wentforinto the spring organization fighting for about bringing into pasttergenerational while a prosperous complex system of neighborhoods. housing ser-the conversation plants once,person selectcontinues locals or eliminate Black Homelessness towould be While ing theatright for thiswill jobbe deployment, which ishousing, lessjazz than the mid-summer deployracial, and economic justice for and ensuring that as Detroit transforms, in this address marks a crucial turning the residential areas bore the brunt future. From clubs to soul food restauvices. The helpline provides a called on to stand up and walk out plague withlong list.of thispoint. near theurban bottomcommunities, of this relatively But now, of enduring theand rants, sawworking-class we an uptick violence that Metro first Blackin and oneofisafter left decades behind. It’s aboutment, investing Strategic, yet crucial. You see, while demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, thesay Black Press, and artBrown galleries to single no point contact for people on strike.and This is our generation’s families individuals grappling scarsinofsafer I-375, therebetter is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” Detroiters, shared, “Moreover, while narstreets, schools, and robust You need a person who knows how to downtown developments like the upcomits thriving business center, remained largely fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing seeking housing assistance and answer to the movement that built with the challenges making on the horizon. Plans have been unveiled to to transforming blighted areas community services that speak directly change the –attitude of a of franchise. ing draft and GM’stheaters, move from the and Ren Cen untouched. Restaurants, clubs, Chief White attributes violence in Greektown to liferatives into theabout verythe essence of what once made connects them with the resources our union the sit-down strikescliofYou need ends meet in today’s economic transform this once-divisive freeway into a thisinto vibrantconditions spaces are and enticing, it’s crucial improving the quality of life for all Detroia1937. person who has endured the hardships of are flashy and significant, they often overbars—the very places that brought Detroit’s a combination of weather a surge in popneighborhood a vibrant cultural epicenWe told the 3 that Sept. they need. mate. but Whether it’sBig struggling to vision that seeks to right the wrongsulation. of the ter.toIt’s ensure that this that revitalization extends ters. losing has helped a team the true lifeblood of our city—the Black shadow community together—were concena resurgence extends beyond 14 was thealso deadline and we meantreach the Support for the helpline comes meet monthly mortgage payments meaningful support to low-income Black past while heralding a new era of inclusivity pinnacle of success and win an NBA chamneighborhoods. This is where the essence of trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter So, while the big headlines might talk brick and mortar; it represents the resurHe explained, “ We saw numbers downtown that we it. gave the companies ourcosts ecofrom the Gilbert Family Foundaor We coping with and communities, orbe else we’ll conpionship. You soaring need a rental person who underand community Detroit really lives, in in thethe hearts of African-American culture city. and daily about the revitalization. big buildings and have big events gence ofbrown a spirit that refuses to subdued. not seen, ever. People are emerging from COVID nomic demands eight weeks ago tion, which has pledged $10 milin a housing market marked by tinue rapid cycle gentrification and stands Detroit, itsthan fans,a and its blue-collar livesinofa its residents. downtown, let’s keep the million focusand where it a Detroit by more than $100 from Then, cruel twist of fate, Hastings lion Fueled there’s feelingthe that in of a post-COVID era… and it took more month to City we’re Councilman Fred Durhal over three years to fund the shockingly high prices, aPerry. variety displacement.” mentality. You need Scott really matters—on the people in our neighBy shining a spotlight on these areas, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 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 Eastern program. Wayne That’s Metro Commuof Born factors contribute the grow-City, PerOver the told last decade, the city has saw seen Detroit’s heart and raised in to thefor Motor Mayor Duggan is recognizing something and borhoods. other partners, thiswhere ambitious project making way for the Julie construction of I-375. down withMarket all the activities that going on, we resides, theare Michigan Chronicle, The union is pushing a comMeagan Dunn Schneider nity Action Agency manages the ing issue of people becoming unsubstantial economic improvements, beats the strongest, and that’s where our ry’s passion for the game ignited early on vital: the folks living in these neighboraims to create jobs, remove barriers to ecoThis marked the final blow, sealing the fate hundreds of and,inin young “It’smore still people very early theparticularly, process, MDOT isinprehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible toapproach housed. a significant drop in the unemployattention to be. This not cluding the blacktops of his neighborhood and were hoods are and thesignaling real drivers of our city’s nomic growth,needs and reconnect the neighborof Black Bottom the beginning folks,isteenagers that we hadn’t seen.” Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access to the Seerate INVESTMENT Page A-2 by the Historically, shelters have provided a temporary respite to 7% year, it’s a long-overdue molded during his timepage as a standout stufuture. They’reall the onesthe who votebusiour leadof the end for Paradise Valley, Black hoodonly withnecessary the rest but of Detroit. It is a Responding step ac- ment See UAW STRIKE A2 swiftly to thelast surge insupported violence, DPD City’s various housing services, ensuring that residents in for those in need, often serving as the first or second option arrival of new companies and nearly of Detroit dent-athlete at University of Detroit Jesuit ers into office, and they’re the ones who knowledgment that the strengthadjusted its deployment plans. Rather than waiting5,000 for easily find assistance. lies in its communities. after School. exhausting alternatives likeunwaverstaying withshould friends hold or need High His raw talent and thesecan leaders accountable. mid-summer, they deployed officers in the spring itself family. Shelters offer a place to rest one’s head and a warm “Themaking city and itsthat partners a lot ofahead, greatthe services talking about sure the offerLooking STATE OF THE CITY page A2 Dexter Avenue corri-the See to address situation. See SCOTT PERRY A2periods. We’re meal, albeit sometimes forpage extended 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 and complex were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From JOURNALIST as the individuals experiencingMULTIMEDIA it. In response, the City of we now have a simple process to guide residents to the right people was doing some stuff. When May 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there were 1.3 million visits and resource and a Local growingOrganizing number of programs Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housing Draft Detroit p.m. EST),to and Rounds 4 -7visitors start onto Greektown, Market, Corktown, and did BlackGreektown, people start things ByFrom Donald James 655,000 according todoing Placer.ai. the days of the Greathelp Mi- them.” Committee, told the Michigan Saturday (12 Noon EST). other areas stretching in all direc“Providing services and high-quality housing to persons in the city? They started doing In the same period this year, these numbers increased to SENIOR WRITER gration when thousands of Black The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment from Campus at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key People who cannot get close things invisitors. this areaMartius. in the 1800’s. 1.4 million visitstoand tions 670,000 families flocked to Detroit in search Chronicle. “We have tackled evinvolves pledging $500 million to support projects across erything from communications, priority of the City of Detroit, said Julie Schneider, Director The NFL Draft Theater can still downtown see In With Draft Daymajor inattract thething D both being the 1800’s the that After years of jobs andtwo a better life,ofto strategic the pivAs Detroit’s area continues to safety, Detroit public over the next the ten experiences years, with fans housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization and cheer all selections, to athey three-day big in celebration, were doing Detroit is NFL they planning, otal roleDepartment. theyamid playedunprecedented in the city’s residentsthanks and visitors, the police department has implewill enjoy, part the legacy commitments being of their contribution. at least ten 20-foot videovarious walls inand officials, organizers, and werecity the leaders in fightthe against “This means focusing on building theand pipeline of sup-heritage, excitement andmusical anticipation, the a significant cultural mented enforcement measures to the manage inmade, and supporting local busi- stalled in in nearbycreased areas and parks Notably, sponsors viewUnderground the mega have experience slavery. metal The Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease portive housing and coordinating with theDraft Continuum of anmade 2024 NFL has finally Black Detroiters have left inpopulation. detectors been nesses. 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It also means preserving and expanding affordable Saturday, April 27, Detroit will be rienced significant gentrification, “We have strategically placed them at key points, “ to people the Draft.” Park, and Harmonie Park, where Business Alliance, nowlike called the In 2021,connection about 5,687 experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes andof improving the focal the professional Could Mean which haspoint raised concerns about Aretha Chief White explains. It Musical has been alegends deterrent for some, Theto2024 NFL of Draft Experience music, entertainment, food ven- Michigan Black Business Alliance housing stability though comprehensive service of offerings football universe, as long-standing an estimated the displacement Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and the According the City Detroit, since the start of the and some have tested it. 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However, the central station of be ongoing. certified and placed inA-2 a and position to See POLICE PRESENCE Page streets to watch the seven-round Detroiters are reclaiming their place civil rights movement inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit focus, The NFL Draft Theater (The receive contracts Motown from theRecords, NFL to draft and partake in the many in the city, despite the challenges Yet, with 400,000-plus people ing generations. City.Life.Style. B1 posed and/or goods. spinoff and activities. In ad- Giant Stage), is just east of Campus expected to flood downtown, the render byevents gentrification. foundedservices by Berry Gordy Jr., was not Martius, where a first come, first and west sides. Over time, these long after our current phase of gendition, another 54 million people city’s most famous thoroughfare, “We worked with the NFL and just a record label but a symbol of During the Great Migration, served standing-room-only crowd became centers of trification. are projected to watch the threeWoodward Avenue, from Hart Plaza the Lions to make sure folks (memBlack excellence and empowerment. thousands of Black families from neighborhoods will watch collegiate gridiron talent north culture and entrepreneurship. daySouth Draftcame on television/streaming past Little Caesars of the Michigan “Black people were coming Arena to De- bersHowever, the to Detroit in search Black as DetroitBlack facedBusiecoselected by 32toNFL teams. 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