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Against Detroit The Detroit school was the Automakers only college in Michigan to

By Ebony receiveJJ Curry the recognition SENIOR REPORTER

By Jeremy Allen Late Thursday EXECUTIVE EDITOR

night, Sept. 14, a historic moment unfolded in Wayne American laborCommunity relations asCollege County the United Auto Workers District (WCCCD) stands as(UAW) a beacon of unionand initiated a strike hope opportunity for against Black people Ford,seek General Motorstheir (GM), andopporwho to further career Stellantis. For the first time, tunities through education, unwavering theits union took to simultaneous in commitment uplifting African action against all three De- them American students and major preparing troit-based automakers. for high-demand careers.The action involves approximately WCCCD’s commitment 13,000 to its stuUAW members in assembly dents, particularly Africanplants American across Michigan, Ohio, and Misstudents, was recently highlighted in souri, who walked their jobs Issues troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ CurryoffDiverse: after existing labor contracts extheir city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showin Higher EduSENIOR REPORTER pired at 11:59 p.m. ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From cation magazine, Shortly before midnight onranked As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundwhich n a breathtaking celebration of talent, determinaSept. 14, GM released a statement the college as Black excellence, oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who tion, and the unyielding spirit of expressing disappointment the with 11th-highthe Michigan Chronicle marked its 10th Annual own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the crethe strike action,40despite est offering institution 40 Under event Thursday evening. This year’s ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 what it termed an “unprecedented in the nation for soirée, drenched in the theme “All Black Everything with received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. economic package” that included awarding associGold Accents,” transcended expectations and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through historic wage increases. Stellantis ate to Af- the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. ly illuminated the goldendegrees gems within rican by American of Black excellence. Hosted the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said ThisMichigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s Andre Ash and Lynzeegraduates. Mychael from is cle’s Finally Friday, therecognition night was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentsignificant, espeof Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. Dr. Curtis L. Ivery cially when confessionals. geeked. I started making and selling clothes as a kid 120-plus years of documenting and telling non-negotiable. There is no replacement By Ebony JJI’m Curry sidering that WCCCD is thewith only acollege have a business, but I The evening sparkled golden promise as we and I always knew that I would Black stories and advocating for Black for the depth, care, and responsibility that SENIOR REPORTER in Michigan remarkable to make this individuals prestigious list. brand celebrated from various walks never knew it would be Detroit’s Chief James White Says Increased people. Rodname Doss, business, New Pittsburgh DPD Courier Black reporters bring to our stories. The It’s a testament work the college that our business repof life. Among to thethe honorees were the brilliant and vi- so I take a lot of pride in the fact Editor and Publisher, underscores the lastChicago Defender was the publication that uby McCollum sat in a courtroom has beenco-founders doing for over a decade, led by Police Presence Culled Violence sionary of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and resents our city’s pride.” ing importance of these archives. fueled the Great Migration, guiding Black where the truth of her story was its incomparable Chancellor, Curtis Timothy Paul Jackson. Their Dr. work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate “The Excellence Award was in particular families toward opportunity in the North Black press archives, almost erased, but the Black press By Andre Ash L. Ivery, as it consistently ranks among the landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in De- Dannis Mitchell, Director of Community Engagement at archives, the New Pittsburgh Courier are when mainstream newspapers ignored made sure that would never happen. In the top 25also community colleges in the DIGITAL ness district that had been the lifeblood ofANCHOR mending the Daily wounds inflicted on troit but exemplified the transformative impact Barton Malow. them. The Atlanta World pushed By Ebony JJ Curry significant because of the role they play in towards also expressed disappointment in 1952, the story of a Black woman in Flornation for awarding associate degrees tocommunities. Black Detroiters and restoring a sense of bethe community. Black professionals can have on their back against Jim Crow laws while white“It is so important to recognize that there are young SENIOR REPORTER shared a statement, saying the company ida who killed a powerful white doctor in recording untold history that was A African Americans. string owned of shootings that wasin so callously torn awayThe in media outlets upheld them. It’s a that history marred injus“Togetherwent we have created a social, environmental, leaderssexual, acrossand theeconomic country, many born herebyin pain, within theare Black community across Amer- longing immediately into contingena case tied to racial, Greektown in mid-April left The data – collected from 2023 statisthe past. For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or Michigan Chronicle continues to lead in tice, and economic devastation. More than and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. LindDetroit. I represent our city nationally and I tell people, for cy mode to protect its operations. oppression was not one that mainstream ica and, of course, across the world both visitors and residents of stories tics solidifies thesentiment college’s position asisa through I-375, media has long been just another stretch of Michigan, telling that would othThe I-375 Boulevard Project is about more sey –followed that with, “It our local 130,000 residents, primarily Black, were ‘Yea I’m a D-girl I’m from the west-side of Detroit,’” that matter, because we have foreign corwanted to tell with nuance or huTheinUAW haseducation branded for theBlack in- stuthis bustling downtown des- historical leader higher highway, artery connecterwise untold. The Pittsburgh Courier just go correcting injustices; it’s partnerships and collaborative efforts urban that we exist But ina concrete Mitchell expressed. “Butdid. more importantly, I’ve beenthe able forcibly displaced. Families were respondents who told storyuprooted, of Africaninthan manity. the Pittsburgh Courier dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tination awe. One of these dents, with WCCCD continuing to serve ing different parts of the city. To some, it’s made sure that Ruby McCollum was not about redefining the future. It will connect over 28 plus locations managing the health of 4.5 milto have experiences within an industry that not many of generational wealth was obliterated, and a American accomplishments, events, and Now owned by Real Times Media (the Strike,” focusing on specific plantseducashootings downtown tragically claimed as a critical institution in Detroit’s mereparent convenience; to others, it’s an unre- of thriving just seen but understood. Detroit to surrounding neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking oura movement has us, specifically women color, thestories opportunity toasunder. community was The thehave people thattorn were so significant company of Michigan Chronicle within each automaker. UAW21,827 the life of hoods, a popular and the be- gap that was placed upon tion landscape. With more than markable part of their daily commute. Howbridging inspired others locally, nationally, and even internationengage in and I’ve been the youngest person in the room, wounds by the I-375 run white deep, media,” tranand inflicted ignored by larger When people ask and several other Black media entities President Shawn Fain stated, “This loved securitycity guard follow- why Black media matassociate degrees awarded in the last ever, there’s a deeper, far the more troubling decades ally to take on similar missions.” the only Black person in the room, and the onlybarrier Sistah of ina freeway to theters, scending Doss the said.physical they needago. to look no further than the across the country) Pittsburgh Coustrategy will keep the companies ing a dispute with a patron. decade alone, WCCCD’s impact is undeni- story beneath the surface of this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate the importance penetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. stories that would been erasedValley withToday, the resurgence Paradise Detroit Hives, a pioneering organization founded by rier sent Zora Neale Hurston, the literary “So today, when you see a movie about guessing. It willtogive our nationThe male suspect allegedly have of able. In addition associate degrees, the ordinary freeway—aof story of pain, showing up,displacegiving chances when others won’t, and outbefore it.asThe mainstreamtopress, historically stands a fleeing testament the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban beegiant, to document what would have othTuskegee Airmen, you find that they got This painful legacy can be traced back al negotiators maximum leverage shot the guard college has awarded tens of thousands of ment, and the lastingbeing impactpersistent.” on Black DetroiAs atruth trailblazing Blackinterstate womanfrom thrivand of presently, operates and withthe a lens that Black Detroiters enduring keeping to equipping revitalize neighborhoods in the Motor erwiseCity. been lost—a Black woman’s that story largely the archives of spirit to the nation’s highway program and flexibility in bargaining. And the scene, while his female certificates, students with the ters. ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, herwas does not always prioritize Black life. The legacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not only addresses critical issues like in a world that sought to silence her. That Black press because that where the of 1956—a program that aimed to connect if we need to go all out, we will. companion is accused of concredentials they need to advance in their commitment to country fortifying the connections Thestory tale begins inunwavering what Lafayette documentation our for history, struggles, once vibrant Black businessenvironmental but alsotoprovides valuable has turned intoisa now dynamic, gripping story was told. In fact, many of the stories DPD Chief James White the but often did so at the expense Everything onconservation the table.” Union cealing the trict, weapon in aher bra.of hub careers and iscontribute meaningfully businesses and Detroit’s is undePark,toonce known as between Black Bottom—a neighandisculture must remain in our es victories, and culture, experiencing a renaissance education andalso employment opportunities Black De-and stage play will be making its Detroit that communities we toldcommunities. resulted in the Courier, of marginalized In the case ofthe incidents leaders have indicated that their communities. These unfolded during unseasonably borhood rooted in African-American culture hands. The back reality is, glory if an thedays. BlackThe press that harkens to its dedebut from Feb. 7-9 at the Music Hall. I-375, Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chroniadditional plants could be targetit meant carving a path through the warm spring, leading to increased pedestrian traffic and The college has built its reputation on and history. Named after its dark, fertile does not exist, neither does the full truth struction of Black Bottom may have torn cle, and several other newspapers being ed in future waves ifpathways negotiations heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregaBlack press has always been more heightenedapart tensions in thepeople densely downtown creating educational that pro- soil, BlackThe Black in populated America. Bottom flourished during the mid- ara thriving community, but the resolute with sedition—a little-known fact about remain stalled. tion,charged and perpetuating inequality. just newspapers. It is a historical area. vide students with the skills, credentials, 1900s,than nurturing the dreams and aspirations determination of a newon generation of of entreDoss also reflects the legacy the of history about the importance of the stochive, a truth-teller, and the pulse of Black Fain clarified the union’s stratFor one to aptly recognize the harm and opportunities needed to thrive in of prominent Detroiters like Coleman Young, The surge in crime and the influx of visitors tomisDepreneurs and visionaries is reclaiming that Black press. “Well, it goes back to the ries that we told simply because the stories America. Black newspapers documented egy: “I want toindustries. give a major shoutcaused by such projects, it is vital to note that high-demand Over the years, Joe Louis, troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the Deand numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. that the we told were honest, true, andbehind validat- sion that was established in 1827 by Freethe real story of Ruby McCollum, centering out to thehas thousands members planners and politicians WCCCD proven of that its commit- ends. But troit Police Department (DPD), catching them somewhat in the name in of ways urbanthat renewal in someedofhistorically. dom’s B. Russwurm, who In theJournal, heart by of John Paradise Valley, Blackon her humanity mainstream who are on the picket lines right those projects built them directly through ment to its students goes beyond simply the 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood was off guard. said for too long others have spoken for owned businesses are not just flourishing Housing Resource Helpline in media refused to do. Without the Pitts“And as a result, the white press was now fighting for –all us. The By Andre Ash awarding degrees it’sofabout preparing systematically dismantled, erased from the the heart of vibrant, populated communiChief of Police for the Detroit Police Deus;thriving, today weoffering tell our own story. And that’s but diverse services, prodresponse to thetochallenges burgh Courier, the world would not know chagrined be ablethat to addressJames them.White, Stand-Up Strike isina anew approach workties—oftentimes tonot reinforce segregation and DIGITAL them forANCHOR success competitive map, and replaced by a lifeless stretch of as- residents partment, said: “We were caught somewhat flat-footed the significance of who we are today, ucts, and experiences that pay homage to the the full weight of her experience—her face in navigating the The Attorney at effort that time, during to striking. Insteadtoofthe striking all sometimes as part General of a direct toright replace force, contributing local economy, phalt. forced relationship with a white doctor, out gate. design we went theplay, spring role weBy play andthe willway continue to as past while paving forinto a prosperous World War II, neighborhoods. Ihousing believe itserwas, charged the the complex system of plants at once, select localsthat willpersist be and addressing disparities in or eliminate Black Homelessness continues to deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployit were, as it relates to recording history While the residential areas bore the brunt future. From jazz clubs to soul food restauthe children that resulted from that coand all provides those other vices. Courier The helpline a newspapers called onurban to stand up and walkwith out key sectors. plague communities, But now, after for decades of enduring ment,the and rants, saw we an in violence thatreadfirst accurately anduptick sharing it art withgalleries our of this ercion, demolition, of Black Bottom, single thesay Black Press, and to and the the heart impossible circumstances with their telling stories that pointsedition of contact for people on strike. This is our generation’s families and individuals grappling Chancellor Ivery, who has led the col- its thriving business center, remained largely scars of I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” ing population. And so that’s where we fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing that led to her taking his life. Zora Neale the white press, that the white communiseeking housing assistance and answer to the movement that built withthrough the challenges making lege a period ofoftransformation, on the horizon. Planstohave been today. And I’m proud acquainted untouched. Restaurants, theaters, clubs, attributes the violence in be Greektown to lifeare into the very essence of to what once made Hurston’s reporting did not justand chronty did notwith want hear. So, unveiled there’sChief ato sig-White connects them the resources our sit-down strikescliof endsunion meet –inthe today’s economic emphasized the institution’s enduring transform this once-divisive freeway into a this with that kind of aaccomplishment and bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s a combination of weather conditions andcultural a surge in that popneighborhood vibrant epicenicle facts; it fought against a system that nificance to the archives and those stories 1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. they need. mate. Whether it’s struggling mission: “Our mission has alwaystobeen to Black community together—were concen- vision that seeks to right the wrongsulation. of the kind significance.” It’sofahistorical resurgence that extends beyond deemed Black women unworthy of justice. Support are being told todaycomes because they were ter. 14 was the deadline and we meant for the helpline meet monthly mortgage payments create pathways to better lives through trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter past whiletold heralding athe new era of inclusivity brick and mortar; it represents thethat resurEvery major civil rights moment was only within confines of the Black He explained, “ We saw numbers downtown we it. We gave the companies our ecoBut just as Real Times Media’s archives from the Gilbert Family Foundaor coping with soaring rental“We costsremain of African-American higher education,” he said. and community revitalization. culture in the city. gence of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. documented by the Black press. Every press.” have not seen, ever. People are emerging from COVID nomic demands eight weeks ago have preserved the truth of Ruby McColtion, which has pledged $10 milin a housing market marked by dedicated to that mission of providing Fueled byismore $100ofmillion from Then, in it’s a cruel of fate, Hastings and there’s a Detroit feeling that in a post-COVID era… and it took more than a month to City we’re Councilman Fred Durhal lum, done twist the same for tens of thouwhy than the work journallion overThis three years to fund the Black shockingly high prices, a variety the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act the See RUBY Page A-2 Street,sands too, was obliterated a few years later, program. and with venues downtown and the reasons to come get to the table.” III, representing District 7, where Eastern of other Black people throughout its ists and Black media institutions remains Wayne Metro CommuSeecontribute WCCCD to Page A-2 of factors the growproject making way for the Julie 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 comSchneider nity Action Agency manages the ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan Dunn aims to create jobs, remove barriers to eco- of This marked the final blow, sealing the fate hundreds and,inin young “It’smore still people very early theparticularly, process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This 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 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. By Ebony JJ Curry meal, albeit sometimes for extended periods. For others, to help Detroiters with their housing needs, but they don’t SENIOR REPORTER 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 Generations have waited for this moment. becauseand of discrimination, but they specializing in visit trends demographic insights By Mychael and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, The causes of homelessnessMany areLynzee asseniors diverse and complex in Detroit have carried the weight were alsomobile comingdevices. because From Black through geolocation-enabled MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST we now have a simple process to guide residents to the right as the individuals experiencingofit.financial In response, the City of uncertainty for years. The hope people was doing some stuff. When May 1-Aug. 27, 2022, there were 1.3 million visits and housing resource Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat issue. daily of retirement has this powered choices. That and a growing number of programs to did Black people starttodoing things 655,000 visitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From the days of the Great Mihelp them.” that “Providing services and high-quality housing persons hope haswhen restedthousands ontothe promise of a pension inyear, the these city?numbers They started doing In the same period this increased to gration of Black Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key stands as a beacon of security. The this area in the 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and things 670,000invisitors. families flocked to Detroit in search reality is involves pledging priority of the City of Detroit, said Julieand Schneider, Director complex, anda the journey has not been easy. The $500 million to support projects across In the 1800’s the major thingboth that of jobs better life, to the pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization City to approve a $10 million were doing in Detroit is they otal Council’s roleDepartment. they decision played in the city’s residents and visitors,they the police department has implebeing a significant injection ofand funds forofa supone-time bonus check is part of their contribution. were the leaders in fightthe against “This means focusing on building pipeline culturalthe musical heritage, mented various enforcement measures to the manage insignificant. This action a step toward slavery. metal The Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in portive housing and coordinating with the Continuum of an inBlack Detroiters have represents left creased population. Notably, detectors have been honoring the commitment to workis the rootGreektown in the city to of deter Detroit recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources suchlongstanding as the emergency delible mark on city. However, strategically placed throughout theto Federal ers who and invested time and labor this city.In The all of this Black innovation that you lyindeclining. 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention proin recent years, Detroit has expeillegal carrying of firearms. Government Shutdown measure speaks volumes about the power of the City’s community response system. see coming later.” housed and entered grams. It also means preserving and expanding affordable rienced significant gentrification, “We have strategically placed them at key points, “ How Roller Skating Became community advocacy. Individuals who held on to In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Mean which has raised concerns about Aretha Chief White explains. It Musical has been alegends deterrentlike for some, the Could City’s Heartbeat, faith can now see tangible support. 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? Powered by There are devoted city who 2019 spentto 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the available through the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine Black residents. Similar to aworkers setting sound emerged Defiscal year weapon and carrying Motown a CPL, have a great day. Iffrom you’re entire careers shaping Detroit’s future. Some are and Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black troit, providing a soundtrack for the See COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 See POLICEcivil PRESENCE Page A-2 part oflaunched families thatDetroit watched generations pass Detroiters are reclaiming their place rights movement and inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit the through the despite workforce. A retirement pension during the bankruptcy.” He informed the Coun- tribute among in the city, the challenges ingliving generations. Motown Records, retirees and beneficiaries. thebylight at the end of the tunnel. This bonus cil that this additional support helps to heal old There are about posed gentrification. founded bypeople Berry in Gordy Jr., was Renot 10,792 the General City.Life.Style. B1 was and have west sides. OverThis time, these stands long after current of gen-System. check fulfillsthe a piece of that dream. Officials just There a record a symbol of wounds. moment as a our concrete ac-phase tirement are label aboutbut 8,319 people in During Great Migration, neighborhoods became centers of trification. described as a bridge for those who knowledgment excellence and empowerment. of sacrifice. the Police andBlack Fire Retirement System. The Counthousandsthe of payment Black families from Black culture and entrepreneurship. endured toughest financial hit during the cil arranged even division of funds within “Black were coming to De- for an the Souththe came to Detroit in search However, as Detroit faced ecoThe Council approved a total of people $10 million city’s John automobile Naglick, deputyAccording chief that each were system. nomic This means retiree loss colto isHistorian Jamon the troit because Black churches of jobsbankruptcy. in the booming declineeach and GRS population divided between General Retirement financial bothdiscriminapension systems, highretireecentury, collects $601. Jordon BlackSystem resilience the Police city here, black Retirement schools were lects here,$463, and and industry. officer Despitefor facing in each the PFRS late 20th many andin the and Fire lighted legacy retirees were vi“the most hurtthe hasScan roots that extend far before thereceives its was Black businesses here,” said QR Code to Sign Up for Digital Newsletter tion andthat segregation, they built System. Each system $5 the million to dis-Daily See BONUS CHECKS Page A-2 $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

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