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By Ebony Ebony JJJJ Curry Curry By SENIOR REPORTER SENIOR REPORTER
Late weeks Thursday Two have night, passed Sept. since Michi14, a historic moment gan lawmakers left the unfolded Capitol without American ain budget deal.labor Nowrelations they’re as back—but the United Auto Workers for school districts across (UAW) the state, the union initiated strike damage from thatadelay hasagainst already begun. Ford, General Motors (GM), The uncertainty continues asand the state’s Stellantis. For thereturn firstto time, House and Senate negotiations the week union took a clear simultaneous this without path forward on action against all three major DeK-12 funding. troit-based automakers. The action Local school boards were13,000 forced to pass involves approximately their budgets without plants knowing how UAWown members in assembly much aid they’d actually receive. For acrossstate Michigan, Ohio, and Miseducators and administrators, that’s not souri, who walked their jobs troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curryoffdestabilizing. just afterinconvenient—it’s existing labor contracts extheir city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showSENIOR REPORTER “There hasn’t been a lot of conversation pired at 11:59 p.m. ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From around the last couplemidnight of weeks that Shortly before on there’s As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundn a breathtaking celebration talent, determinabeen negotiations happening,ofthat Sept. earnest 14, GM released a statement oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who tion, and the unyielding spirit of Black excellence, there’s been disappointment progress made toward getting expressing with own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the crethe done. Michigan Chronicle marked this deal It’s just been very quiet in-its 10th Annual 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 stead,” said Robert McCann, executive diwhat it drenched termed anin“unprecedented received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. soirée, the theme “All Black Everything with rector of the K-12 Alliance of Michigan. economic package” that included Gold Accents,” transcended expectations and essential- Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through That silence has translated into worry historic wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. for districts already trying to prepare for of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said the upcoming school year. Many have been Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s left making guesses on staffing, classroom cle’s Finally Friday, the night was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talent-This backlash isn’t just erasing truth—it’s reshaping the resources, and support services while LanJJ Curry of Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black By pro-Ebony ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like future. me. sing’s partisan gridlock continues to hold SENIOR REPORTER fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making and selling clothes as a kid up concrete numbers. What happens when a child is never taught about their I The evening sparkled with a golden promise as we and I always knew that I would have a business, but people’s inventions, resilience, and global influence? What Across America, the education of Black children is once The core disagreement remains. Senate celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks never knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, DPDa Chief James White one Says Increased happens when classroom only reflects culture? The again under attack—not through blunt force, but by quiet Democrats want to pass the full state repof life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and vi- so I take a lot of pride in the fact that our business answer shows up in test scores, dropout rates, and mental exclusion. The textbooks in classrooms still prioritize white budget as one complete package. House RePolice Presence Culled Violence resents our city’s pride.” sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey and narratives. The syllabi omit the fullness of their ancestry. health statistics. But it also shows up in a quiet, internalized publicans continue to resist that approach, Timothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was belief that they The curriculum frames American history in a way that silence. ABy instead pushing to pass school and road Andre Ashdo not belong. the landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in De- Dannis Mitchell, Director of Community Engagement at often ignores, dilutes, or misrepresents Black contributions, funding separately and simultaneously. There are models of resistance. Baltimore City Schools, DIGITAL ness district that had been the lifeblood ofANCHOR towards mending the wounds inflicted on troit expressed but also disappointment exemplified thein transformative impact Malow. CurryBarton also a message that their stories are secondary, their But even that strategy has hit a wall—mostBy Ebony JJreinforcing for example, developed a mandatory African American his-of beBlack Detroiters and restoring a sense the community. Black professionals can have on their communities. “It is so important to recognize that there are young a statement, the company genius conditional. of the House’ssaying department budget propos-SENIOR REPORTER tory course A rooted in local and national history. The course string of shootings in that was so callously torn away in It’s a that history marred injus- longing “Together we been have created a yet, social, leaders across the country, many are born herebyin pain, structural immediately went into introduced contingenals haven’t even let environmental, racism, Black left resistance movements, This curriculum crisis isn’t isolated. It’s a national pat- examinesGreektown in mid-April the past. For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or tice, 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. alone passed. and Blackboth excellence, from ancient civilizations to contemtern, and it’s deepening. visitors and residents of I-375, has long been‘Yea just another stretch of from The I-375 Boulevard Project iscollaboabout more sey followed that sentiment with, “It is through our local 130,000 residents,ofprimarily Black, wereIn Atlanta, I’m a D-girl I’m the west-side Detroit,’” porary leaders. curriculum developers The UAW has branded the are in- urging Transportation advocates this bustling downtown desAccording to a 2023 Education Trust study, only 13% of highway, artery connectthan just correcting historical injustices; partnerships and collaborative efforts urban that we exist ina concrete Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, rated with HBCUsintoawe. design courses that celebrate the Black it’s dustrial action as room the “Stand-Up lawmakers to make for road funding,ing different Michigan’s tination One of these K-12 curricula meaningful Black historparts oftothe city. To some,include it’s aboutthe redefining the future. It will connect over 28 plus locations managing the health of 4.5 milhave experiences within an industry that not many of generational wealth was obliterated, and a experience and explore Southern roots of civil rights Strike,” focusing on issue specific plants concerned that the could get lost in mere convenience; shootings downtown tragically Detroit claimedto ical beyondit’s slavery and the Civil Rights Movement. to others, an unresurrounding neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking oura movement hascontent us, specifically women of thriving color, have the opportunity toasunder.Memphis community was torn The organizing. has made strides to incorporate Afriwithin each automaker. UAW the fight over school dollars. But school ad-markable partThat the life of hoods, a popular and the be- gap that was placed upon statistic a broader trend: states with signifiof their dailymirrors commute. Howbridging inspired others locally, nationally, and even internationengage in and I’ve been the youngest person in the room, wounds inflicted by I-375 run deep, trancan-centered inguard early grades, focusing on cultural President Shawn stated, “This vocates argue thatFain trying to pair the two isever, there’s cant lovedpedagogy security followBlack student populations—like Georgia, Maryland, a deeper, far more troubling the city decades ago. ally to take on similar missions.” the only Black person in the room, and the only Sistah in scending the physical barrieridentity of a freeway to and affirming instruction. keep the companies astrategy politicalwill maneuver that could jeopardizestory beneathand ing a dispute with a patron. Tennessee—have failed to fully integrate the African of this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate thesoul importance penetrate the very of BlackThese Detroiters. Today, thebut resurgence of Paradise Valley DetroitItHives, a pioneering organization founded the by surface guessing. will give our nationeducational outcomes, particularly for theordinary citiesmale are not perfect, they’re pushing back The suspect allegedly diasporaof into everyday instruction. freeway—a story of pain, displaceshowing up, giving chances when others won’t, and stands as a testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban beeThis painful legacy can be traced back al negotiators districts alreadymaximum operating leverage on thin margins.ment, and the lasting status that’sbefore long denied thequo guard fleeingthe full humanity of impactpersistent.” on Black DetroiAnd being while educators and continue to woman call for against ashot Asadvocates a trailblazing Black Black Detroiters and the enduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods in the Motor City. to the nation’s interstate thrivhighway program and flexibility bargaining. And to linkBlack children. the scene, spirit whileofhis female McCann andinothers are opposed ters. more inclusive classrooms, political leaders are moving in industry, her to connect legacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not onlyweaddresses critical issues like ing in a predominantly male-dominated of 1956—a program that aimed if we need to go all out, will. companion is accused of coning road and school funding in this way. The tale begins Dr. Michael F. Rice, Michigan’s State Superintendent, the opposite to country fortifying connections inunwavering whatdirection. is nowcommitment Lafayette the once vibrant hub Black businessenvironmental but also provides valuable DPDfor Chief James butthe often did socontinues at the expense Everything onconservation the Union cealing the trict, weapon in aher bra. Their fear isis that if table.” roads and educationPark, once known to advocate for culture, inclusive education despite hisWhite between businesses and Detroit’s communities is undeas Black Bottom—a neighFlorida’s Governor led the charge, banning books that ines and is experiencing a renaissance education and employment opportunities to Black Deof marginalized communities. In the case of leaders have also indicated that are lumped together in a single package,borhood rooted limited authority local curriculum. “We have strongThese over incidents unfolded during an days. unseasonably in African-American culture clude discussions of race, gender, and identity from publica path that harkens back to its glory The deadditional plants befrom targetI-375, it meant carving through the lawmakers may trycould to pull the Schooland history. schools. ly advocated for the teaching of in literaturetraffic and and warm spring, leadingof to diversity increased pedestrian Named after its dark, fertile Texts by Toni Morrison, bell hooks, and even acstruction Black Bottom may have torn ed in future waves if negotiations heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregaAid Fund to help meet infrastructure goals,soil, Black Bottom comprehensive history in ourinstate’s classrooms,” hedowntown said. heightened tensions the densely populated flourished midcounts of slaveryduring from the Black perspectives been pulled apart a thriving community, but the resolute remain stalled. tion, andhave perpetuating inequality. area. diverting money that was never meant to1900s, nurturing decisions in Michigan are made at the dreams and aspirationsThe fear of “indoctrination.” “While curriculum fromthe shelves. The justification? determination of a new generation of entreFain clarified the union’s strat- in classpatch potholes instead of investing one to aptly by recognize the MDE harm local level, provided support, professional develop-to DeThe has surge in crime and the influxisofreclaiming visitors of prominentBut Detroiters Coleman what’s like really at stakeYoung, is the controlFor of narrative—and preneurs and visionaries that egy: “I want to give a major shoutrooms. ment for educators, and encouragement to local schools caused by such projects, it is vital to note that troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of so the DeJoe Louis, and numerous Detroit leg- minds. extension, theother shaping of young lost legacy. outThe to the thousandshas of members that they can develop curricula that is representative the some of the planners and politicians behind conversation also grown moreends. But in theFormer Police Department (DPD), catching themofsomewhat name ofPresident urban renewal DonaldinTrump has made clear his diversitytroit In country.” the heart of Paradise Valley, Blackwho are on thehow picket lines right funding of our state and those projects built them directly through complex over that school off guard. the 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood was in stance on diversity initiatives education. His current Housing Helpline in communi- owned businesses are not just flourishing now fighting for all of us. Republicans The By Andre Ash the heartResource of vibrant, populated should be structured. House deeply committed to theforbelief that every systematically dismantled, erased from targets the response James White, Chief ofoffering Police the Detroit Police Decampaign platform directly what heto calls in- thatHe remains but thriving, diverse services, prodthe“radical challenges Stand-Up Strikeincreasing is a new approach ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and DIGITAL ANCHOR have proposed general per-pupilmap, and replaced child deserves to besaid: seen “We in their education. “I am a propoby a lifeless stretch of as- residents partment, were caught somewhat flat-footed doctrination in K-12 schooling.” A White House statement ucts, and experiences that pay homage to the face in navigating the oftoensuring to striking. while Insteadstripping of striking sometimes as part of a directnent effort replace allocations outall dedicatedphalt. children can see we themselves in what right outthat the Bypaving design wentforinto the spring earlier this year under his administration promised tohousing “halt pastgate. while the way a prosperous complex system of serplants at once, select locals will be or eliminate Black neighborhoods. Homelessness continues to school While the all funding for key programs like free they read—no matter what their race is and regardless of deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployresidential areas bore thethat brunt grants and contracts directly support discriminatofuture. From jazz clubs to soul food restauvices. The helpline provides a called on to stand up and walk out meals mental health support. plagueorurban communities, withTheir ar-of this demolition, what other characteristics they possess,” heinsaid. “All chilButlanguage now, after decades of enduring theand rants, ment, saw we say an uptick violence that first the heart of Black Bottom, ry equity ideology rooted in race.” That may seem the Black Press, and art galleries to single point of contact for people on strike. This isonour generation’s gument centers flexibility, giving localits thriving business dren needof access to books in which they see themselves refamilies and individuals grappling scars Itofsignals I-375, an there is a glimmer hope warm weekend.” center, remained largely bureaucratic, but its effect is personal. all-out fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing seeking housing assistance flected and and can learn about others who are different than answer tocontrol the movement builtuse state districts over how they with the challenges ofthat making on the Plans have been unveiled to White theaters,that clubs, and assault on programs aim to affirm thehorizon. cultural identity Chief attributes violence in Greektown to life into the verythe essence of what once made connects them with the resources our –inthe sit-down strikes of higheruntouched. Restaurants, funds. Senate Democrats support they are.”a combination endsunion meet today’s economic clitransform this once-divisive freeway into a this of bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s and lived experience of Black students. weather conditions and a surge in popneighborhood a vibrant cultural epicen1937. told the 3 thatbut Sept. need. per-pupil spending asstruggling well, want tar-Black community together—were concen- they mate. We Whether it’sBig to That reflection, Dr. Rice, has that seeks to right the wrongs of the according ulation. ter. It’s atoresurgence thata measurable extends beyond The chilling effect has spread. vision 14 was the deadline and we meant Support for the helpline comes geted investments maintained to ensuretrated around Hastings meet monthly mortgage payments impact on learning outcomes. “When students have books past while heralding a new era of inclusivity Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents thethat resurHe explained, “ We saw numbers downtown we it. We gave the companies our ecoEducators across the country report that they’re secfrom the Gilbert Family Foundaevery child hassoaring accessrental to basic supports,of African-American culture in the city. or coping with costs that engage them, they read more. The more they read, the and community revitalization. gence of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. have not seen, ever. People are emerging from COVID nomic demands eight weeks ago ond-guessing lesson plans. Some fear dismissregardless of zip code. marked by tion,discipline—or which has pledged $10 better mil- readers they become.” in a housing market Fueled by more than $100 million Then, in aal—for cruel twist of fate, andfrom there’s a Detroit feeling that in a post-COVID era… and it took more prices, than a month to City we’re Councilman Fred Durhal teaching aboutHastings redlining, transatlantic lionthe over three years slave to fund theDr. Rice shockingly a variety McCann high doesn’t necessarily oppose aStreet, too, was thedowntown attempts to these Eastern efthe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Actaddressed obliterated a few years later,In program. andalso with the venues andsilence the reasons to come get to the table.” III, representing District 7, where trade, or the Black Panthers. Tennessee, teachers have Wayne Metro Commuof factors conversation contribute to on thehow growlong-term to reworkmaking way for the construction of I-375. and other partners, this ambitious “When itwith comes on diversity, equity and project down all to theattacks activities that going on, we saw Market resides, told theare Michigan Chronicle, been told to Schneider avoid anything thatnity could makeAgency students feel forts. union is pushing for a comMeagan Julie Action manages the ingThe issue of people becoming unschool funding. But the timing, he says, isThisDunn inclusion, we have spoken up in support of these importaims to create jobs, remove barriers to ecomarked “uncomfortable” the final blow, sealing the fate racial past. In Texas, state hundreds of more people and, in particularly, young “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is about America’s prehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible to housed. dangerous. nomic growth, and reconnect of Black Bottom and signaling thechanges beginning folks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” officials demanded to social studies standards to to thethe neighborall Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access See INVESTMENT Page A-2 Historically, shelterspage have provided temporary respite “Those areSTRIKE conversations that need toabe EDUCATION Pagein A-2 of the end for Paradise Valley, the Black busi- cause hood ofwith the rest is aINCLUSIVE step See UAW A2 de-emphasize slavery as a central the Civil War.of Detroit. ItSee Responding swiftly to the surge 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 See SCHOOL Page A-2 with friends or need can easily find assistance. after exhausting FUNDING alternatives like staying 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 and complex were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From effective. And she’s won the Wayne County will keep working to uplift every Robinson MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST as the individuals experiencingBy it. Sam 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 andin the best choice to lead vote overall, 60% to 39% community in Michigan, invest SENIOR REPORTER resource and a growing number of programs to Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housingMichigan did Black people starttodoing 655,000 according Placer.ai. forward.” and won the visitors primaryto Greektown, our schools, and protect the things rights From the days of the Greathelp Mi- them.” “Providing services and high-quality housing to personsof Black inyear, the city? TheyMichigander, started doing In the same period this these increased toso decisively. and voices of numbers every gration when Harper said Benson Former U.S.thousands Senate candidate The 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. we can all thrive.” families flocked to Detroit in search fixed a broken system, Slotkin took 80% Hill Harper, who received more pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julieand Schneider, Director In Harper the 1800’s major thing that of jobs a better life, in to the involves piv- ending As Detroit’svote downtown area continues to local attract both all-day waits of the statewide is thethe latest endorsevotes than his opponent city Southwest Detroit Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. they were doing in Detroit is they otal role they played in the city’s residents and visitors, the police department has impleat Secretary of State before defeating U.S. ment for Benson, who has lived in of Detroit in the August 2024 DemHouseholds to Get being a significant part of their contribution. were the leaders in fightdecades. against “This means focusing on building theand pipeline of supculturalprimary musical heritage, enforcement measures to the manage the inbranches. Rep. mented Tom various Barrett, Detroit for nearly two ocratic election, is stepping $10 Internet Through New slavery. TheTonya Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease inR-Charlotte, portive housing and coordinating with the of an Black Detroiters have arena left increasedinpopulation. metal detectors have been the gen- Notably, State Rep. Myers Philipps back into the Continuum political to en“That’s exactly the Community-Led Partnership is the root in the city of Detroit recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources such as emergency delible mark on the city. However, strategically placed throughout to deter Kym theto Federal eral election. and WayneGreektown County Prosecutor dorse Jocelyn Benson for Michigan kind of leadership we all of this Black innovation that you ly declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention in recentand years, Detroitprohas expeillegal carrying of firearms. Worthy. governor. need to strengthen our “I’m incredibly grateGovernment Shutdown see coming later.” housed schools, and entered the City’s grams. It also means preserving and rienced gentrification, “WeHill have strategically placedreceived them at more key points, “ grow smallcommunity response system.ful to have Harper Benson endorse“As expanding asignificant proud affordable Detroit business The Economics In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns about like Aretha Chief It Musical hasfrom beenleaders alegends deterrent forthe some, businesses, and create in this raceWhite with explains. me,” ments across state owner and someone who believes of Circulation housing stability though comprehensive service offerings the displacement of long-standing Franklin, Gaye, and the According to the of Detroit, since the start of theBenson and some testedon it.Friday, If youMarvin are legally a jobs and realCity opportusaid in ahave statecoming off acarrying two-week deeply in the power of public serfor Detroiters? Supporting available through the Detroit vice, Housing Resource HelpLine Black Iresidents. Similar to a setting Motown sound emerged from Defiscal to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in thement.weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re nity2019 across Michigan. “His endorsement statewide tour where she spoke to am all in to support my year and Detroit Housing within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit,for andGoverBlack Jocelyn shows up. She Hill Harper troit, providing aher soundtrack for the BlackServices Division reflects our shared comresidents about plans if elected friend Jocelyn Benson COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 See POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are reclaiming their placeSeedelivers. civil rights movement and inspirIn May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit Contractors And she leads with both mitment to the neighborhoods we governor. nor of Michigan,” said Hill Harper. in the city, despite the challenges ing generations. Motown Records, “Jocelyn has spent her life fighting courage and compassion,” Harper call home, to strengthening public Endorsements include State Rep. posed by gentrification. founded by Berry Gordy Jr., was not education, and to building a future Emily for justice—whether it was investi- said. Dievendorf, D-Lansing; Ann and west sides. Over time, these where long after our current of gen- just a record label but a symbol of During the Great Migration, Detroit and all phase of Michigan gating hate groups with the SouthHarper, a former actor and busiArbor mayor Chris Taylor; Oak Park neighborhoods became centers of trification. Black excellence empowerment. thousands of Black families from ern Poverty Law Center, leading ness owner, won the support of are the best places to be a kid, raise Mayor Marian and McClellan; PleasBlack culture and entrepreneurship. a kid, “Black people were coming to Dethe SouthWayne came toState Detroit in School search Detroiters However, as Detroit faced ecoand call home. Hill has spent Detroit’s Law in last year’s statewide ant Ridge; Highland Park Mayor to Historian troit because churches were nomic decline and population loss of jobs in theand booming automobile fightingBlack for equity, justice, with vision integrity, or the U.S.According Senate race, defeatingJamon Sen. years JordonSlotkin Black in resilience city and here,opportunity, black schools were industry. Despite discriminathe late 20th century, many and I’m here, proudand to in See city’s votes whenfacing our voices were Elissa the cityinof the Detroit GOVERNOR RACE hasScan roots the that extend far ultimately before the Up its was BlackDigital businesses here,” said QR Code to Sign for the Newsletter tion and segregation, they built vi- by stand alongside him. Daily Together, we under attack. She’s fearless. She’s 13,526 votes. Slotkin Page A-4 $1.00 brant communities on the city’s east Great Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course $1.00 See LEGACY page A2
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