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ThisUAW Thanksgiving, Michigan Lowering ATriple NightStrike ofisElegance and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 theDetroit Cost of Against Automakers Drugs Prescription
By Ebony JJ Curry By Gov. Gretchen Whitmer SENIOR REPORTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Late Thursday night, Sept. 14,November a historicis National moment Diabetes unfoldedMonth. Across our country, more than 38.4 million in American labor relations as Americans, including a million (UAW) Michiganders, strugthe Unitedalmost Auto Workers gle withinitiated diagnosed They will sit down union a diabetes. strike against for Thanksgiving feasts(GM), this year Ford, General Motors and with family and friends while managing chronic, often exStellantis. For the first atime, pensive illness. That’s why as governor, I’ve been the union took simultaneous working with all Republicans action against three majorand De-Democrats to the cost of medication and expand pharlower troit-based automakers. The action maceutical oversight to ensure that every Michiinvolves approximately 13,000 gander can afford take care of themselves. UAW members in to assembly plants know thatOhio, more prevalent We Michigan, diabetes across and is Misamong the Black community, with 12% of Black souri, who walked off their jobs troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curry adults diagnosed withcontracts diabetes excompared to just after existing labor their city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showSENIOR REPORTER 7% of at white adults. pired 11:59 p.m. And as we all know, diabetes ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From is expensive: according to the American Shortly before midnight on of Diabetes As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundn a breathtaking celebration Association, inreleased 2022, aAmericans spenttalent, $412.9determina- oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who Sept. 14, GM statement tion, and the unyielding spirit of Black excellence, billion on health care related towith treating diabetes. expressing disappointment Michigan Chronicle marked 10th Annual own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the creFor sothe many Michiganders, diabetes it isitsmore the strike action, despite offering ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, 40 Under 40 event Thursday evening. See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 than just a health concern; it’s a monthly billThis year’s what it termed an “unprecedented received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II soirée, drenched in the theme “All Black Everything with that drainspackage” your bank account. No Michigander economic that included Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through Gold Accents,” transcended expectations should have toincreases. make an Stellantis impossible decisionand be- essential- fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. historic wage ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence tween paying for medication or putting food on of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said the table and a roof over their head. Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan Chroni- Brown. “It’s always an honor to be honored and it’s cle’s Finally Friday, the night was a triumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentof Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black pro- ed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. fessionals. I’m geeked. I started making and selling clothes as a kid The evening sparkled with a golden promise as we and I always knew that I would have a business, but I celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks never knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, DPD Chief James White Says Increased so I take a lot of pride in the fact that business repvide our critical support getting this project Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan highof life. Among the honorees were the brilliant andBy vi-Ebony JJ Curry our city’s pride.” across the finish line. Since taking Police office, Presence lighted the Culled critical Violence role of affordable sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole Lindsey SENIOR and resents REPORTER we have invested double what we did housing in strengthening the commuTimothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was Eight-Mile-Wyoming in the Engagement previous eight build orAshnity. “Today’s groundbreaking is about the landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in De-Detroit’s Dannis Mitchell, Director neighof Community at yearsBytoAndre DIGITAL ness district that had been the lifeblood ofANCHOR towards mending the wounds inflicted on borhood witnessed a powerful moment rehabilitate 34,000 housing units, and more than a building; it’s about creating troit but also exemplified the transformative impact Barton Malow. By Ebony JJ Curry also expressed disappointment in Black aDetroiters andrespects restoring senseand of bethe community. we will keepare standing tall for affordable historic on November 19, 2024, as the future that oura past supBlack professionals can have on their communities. “It is so important to recognize that there young SENIOR REPORTER a statement, saying the company A stringlonging of ports shootings inso callously thatour was away in housing Michigan.” Williamleaders E. Higginbotham School began neighbors. Thetorn Higginbotham It’s a that history marred byin pain, injus“Together we created a social, environmental, across the country, many are across born here That’s why we have havecontingenbeen working hard to immediately went into Greektown mid-April left will provide quality, afits transformation into375, the our HigginbothArt Residences For manyLindDetroiters, Interstate or city The is being byin past. tice,nationally and economic thanled the and financial impact through bees,” saiddrugs Jackson. Detroit. I represent andredevelopment I devastation. tell people, More lower thetocost of insulin and prescription cy mode protect its operations. both visitors and residents of am Art Residences. This monumental fordable housing that meets the needs I-375, long been‘Yea just another stretch of from Project is about moreof URGE Development partner- The I-375 Boulevard seysave followed that sentiment with, “It is through our local 130,000 residents, Black, inwere I’m a D-girl I’m the west-side ofprimarily Detroit,’”Group to money. Attor-has The Michiganders UAW has branded theI supported inthis bustling downtown desDetroit’s project will provide 100 affordable housresidents and fosters communiurban highway, a concrete artery connectthan just correcting historical injustices; it’s ship with Cinnaire, MSHDA, and the partnerships and collaborative we exist in Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, ney General Dana workefforts to holdthat drug dustrial action as Nessel’s the “Stand-Up tination inabout awe. ty One of these pride.” ing units while preserving a significant ing different parts of the city. To some, it’s redefining the future. It will connect City of Detroit. It will not only provide 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 companies accountable for skyrocketing insulin Strike,” focusing on specific plants shootings tragically Detroit claimedto surrounding neighborcultural landmark thatan has longofembodmere convenience; to others, it’s unredowntown housing for was households earning between lion honeybees – humbly oura Biden movement has us, specifically women color, have the opportunity Councilmember Angela Whitfield thriving community torntoasunder. The prices. grateful speaking to President within And eachI was automaker. UAW the life of hoods, a popular and the be- gap that was placed upon ied resilience and solidarity in Detroit’s markable part of their daily commute. Howbridging 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income inspired others locally, nationally, and even internationengage in and I’ve been the youngest person in the room, Calloway echoed this sentiment, emwounds inflicted by I-375 run deep, tranfor signing the Inflation Reduction President Shawn Fain stated, “This Act, which loved security guard followcommunity. a deeper, far more the city decades ago.importance of investing in incorporate community but physical willonly also ally to takecost on of similar missions.” the only Blacktroubling person in the room, the and the Sistah ina freeway phasizing the scending barrier of capped insulin at $35 a month ever, for thethere’s Black strategythe will keep the companies ing a to dispute with a patron. story beneath the surface of this seemingly spaces that honor Detroit’s cultural herthe room, and I really had to articulate the importance neighborhoods to sustain the people who Constructed in 1926, the Higginbothpenetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. inMichiganders on Medicare who use 122,000 Today, the resurgence of Paradise Valley Detroit Hives, a pioneering organization founded by guessing. It will give our nationThe male suspect allegedly ordinary freeway—a story of pain, itage. For Roderick CEO stands of call of showing up,displacegiving others won’t, home. “I firmly that inam once served as an chances all-Black sulin. As and a direct resultharnesses ofleverage this cap, major asthem a fleeing testament to the believe indomitable Lindsey Jackson, themost power of urban bee- School Thiswhen painful legacy can and beHardamon, traced back al negotiators maximum shot the guard before ment, and theCity. lastingbeing impact on Black DetroiURGE Development Group,program the project is vesting persistent.” As a trailblazing Blackinterstate woman thrivinDetroiters our neighborhoods is the key elementary school during a time of insulin manufacturers followed lowering Black and the enduring keeping to revitalize neighborhoods the Motor to segthe nation’s highway and flexibility in bargaining. Andsuit, in the scene, spirit whileofhis female ters. about creating something for ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her tomeaningful toofuplifting our entireThis city.historic By focusing regated housing practices, offering their prices to strategy critical to lowerissues like legacy Black excellence. disTheir initiative onlyOur ofboth 1956—a program that aimed connect if we own need to go not all $35. out, weaddresses will. companion is accused of concommitment to fortifying the connections thebut neighborhood. on development where people haveWhite lived education andis anow sanctuary Black The tale begins inunwavering what Lafayettefor the costs is paying off. once vibrant for Black businessenvironmental conservation but also provides valuable DPD Chief James country often did so at the expense Everything is on the table.” Union cealing the trict, weapon in aher bra. hub businesses andbarriers. Detroit’s communities is undeworked, we ensure athat residents Park, known Black Bottom—a neighfamilies navigating systemic es andand culture, is experiencing renaissance education and employment opportunities toonce Black De- as between “Thecommunities. Higginbotham Artcase Residences In 2022, I also signed bipartisan legislation that of marginalized In the of leaders have indicated that These incidents during an days. unseasonably can unfolded remain the neighborhoods they African-American culture housing Its inconversion into affordable that back in to its glory The deis a love letter atopath the through neighborhoods of harkens regulates benefit managers, or borhood PBMs, rooted additionalpharmacy plants could be targetI-375, it meant carving the warm spring, leading to increased pedestrian traffic and love. The Higginbotham Art Residences and history. Named after its dark, fertile underscores a collective effort to honor struction of Black Bottom may have torn Detroit. We are creating an example of brings more transparency to our healthcare and ed in future waves if negotiations heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregaheightenedapart tensions in thecontribute densely populated downtown not only to but the the revitalization soil,paBlack Bottom flourished the midhistory while during addressing the ongoing a thriving community, resolute what can be done to breathe new life into system. It prohibits PBMS from charging remain stalled. tion, and perpetuating inequality. area. of this area also address the urgent 1900s, nurturing the dreams and aspirations housing crisis. Supported by Low-Income our vacated school buildings. By weavdetermination of abut new generation of entretients higher co-pay than what Faina clarified the union’s strat- the drug sells For one to aptly recognize the harm The surge in need crime and theaffordable influxisofreclaiming visitors tothat Deof prominent Housing DetroitersTax likeCredits, Coleman Young,Tax Credfor safe, housing.” preneurs and visionaries Historic ing affordable housing into a campus for, ensuring that pharmacies communicate egy: “I want to give a major shoutcaused by such projects, it is vital to note that troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the DeJoe Louis, and numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. its, Michigan State Housing Developimmersed in art (both inside and outside The transformation of the historic openly withthousands patients about all their options and out to the of members of the planners and politicianstroit behind Police Department (DPD), catching themSchool somewhat ends. But in the of urban renewalfunding, in some mentname Authority (MSHDA) and of the building), we are showing a future into keeping prices low.lines right In William the heartE. ofHigginbotham Paradise Valley, Blackwho aredrug on the picket those projects built them directly through off guard. the 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood was City of Detroit ARPA funds, the $35.9 of what neighborhood-centric developthe Higginbotham Art Residences is a owned businesses are not just flourishing Housing Resource Helpline in I also signed bills protecting Michiganders now fightingAsh for all of us. The By Andre the heartment of vibrant, systematicallymillion dismantled, the response James White, Chief ofoffering Police for theenduring Detroit Police Deprojecterased reflectsfrom the community’s can lookpopulated like. We communiare excited for profound nod to the resilience but thriving, diverse services, prodto the challenges that against surprise medical billing and fostering Stand-Up Strike is a new approach ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and for DIGITAL ANCHOR map, and replaced by a and lifeless stretch of as- residents said: were caught somewhat flat-footed the support of eachthe of ourpartment, partners resilience creativity. and experiences creativity ofthat Detroit’s Black commuucts, “We and pay homage to the face in navigating more competitive health care pricing. Until late to striking. Instead of striking all sometimes as part of a direct effort toright replace phalt. out the ByOnce design we way wentfor into the spring this transformative project,” Hardamon nity. a sanctuary of and pastgate. while paving the aeducation prosperous Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist complex system of housing serlast year, when we signed a bill repealing it, Michplants at once, select locals will be or eliminate Black neighborhoods. deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployHomelessness continues to added. While the residential areas community bore the brunt empowerment for Black during future. From jazz clubs to soulchildren food restauII stood among members to igan was the only state in the nation that had an vices. The helpline provides a called on to stand up and walk out plague urban communities, with But now, after decades will of enduring theand for ment, saw we say ansegregation uptick violence that barrifirst of this demolition, the heart of Blackstep Bottom, an era of and rants, the Black Press, in and artsystemic galleries to residences spaces celebrate this pivotal forward. immunity shield manufacturers—presingle point ofThe contact for people feature on strike.and This is for our drug generation’s families individuals grappling scars of I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” its thriving business center, remained largely now being reimagined ers, this space is fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing nonprofit and community organizations venting residents, local, and state governments seeking housing assistance and answer to the movement that built “Governor Whitmer and I are comwith the challenges of making on the horizon. Plans have been unveiled to local untouched. Restaurants, theaters,access clubs, to andaffordable Chief White attributes violence in to the continue its legacy of Greektown service to to the life into verythe essence of what once made while showcasing artwork from from suing–inthe pharmaceutical companies and disconnects them with the resources our sit-down strikes of mitted to growing endsunion meet today’s economic clitransform this once-divisive freeway into a this of bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s a combination weather conditions andcultural a surge in popneighborhood a vibrant community. By converting this epicenall-Black Detroit artists. An outdoor sculpture tributors for injuries caused by their products. 1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. they need. housing in every community, including mate. Whether it’s struggling to vision that seeks and to right the wrongs of the the Black community together—were concenulation. ter. It’s a resurgence that housing extends and beyond school into affordable a culgarden installations throughout 14 was the and we meant right here in Detroit,” he said. “I am exLet’s keepdeadline working together to lower prescripSupport for the helpline comes meet monthly mortgage payments past whiledevelopment heralding a new era of inclusivity trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents the resurtural hub, the project ensures that the will blend art and comHe explained, “ We saw numbers downtown that we it. We gave the companies our ecocited to be here at the groundbreaking tion drug costs, boost access affordable health from the Gilbert Family Foundaor coping with soaring rentalto costs and community revitalization. of African-American culture in the city. genceever. of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. significance is not building’s historic munity, creating a vibrant environment have not seen, People are emerging from COVID nomic demands eight weeks ago care, and ensure every Michigander can focus on for the Higginbotham School, which will tion, which has pledged $10 milin a housing market marked by Fueledwhere by more thanand $100 million from only preserved but is era… a recculture daily lifeand intersect. Then, in abegin cruelnew twist Hastings there’s a Detroit feeling that in expanded. a post-COVID and itreally took more than a month toseason: giving City we’re Councilman Fred ItDurhal what matters this lifeofasfate, 100 units of affordable lion over three years to fund the shockingly high prices, aholiday variety 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 thanks for our health, our loved ones, and the housing 100 years after it was built. Wayne Metro Commuprogram. of factors contribute to the growand other partners, See this ambitious project making way for the Julie construction of I-375. down withMarket all theRESIDENCES activities that going we saw HIGGINBOTHAM ART page A2on, resides, told theare Michigan Chronicle, food onunion ouroftables. of Michigan was proudnity to prois pushing for a comSchneider Action Agency manages the ingThe issue people becoming un- Meagan Dunn The state 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. 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 because of discrimination, but specializingCity in visit trends and demographic insights By Lynzee Mychael officials emphasized the benefits ofthey the The causes of homelessnessBy areAmber as diverse and complex and the generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, Ogden werenoting alsomobile coming becausemodern Black through new geolocation-enabled devices. From MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST technology, that installing we now have a simple process to guide residents to the right as the individuals experiencingSTAFF it. InWRITER response, the City of people was doing some stuff. May 1-Aug. 27, will 2022,allow therefor were 1.3 million visitsWhen and meters the real-time monitoring Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. housing resource and a growing number of programs to did Black This people startto doing things 655,000 ofvisitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From the days of the Greathelp Mi- them.” water consumption. feature will not only Highland Park to City Council unanimously ap“Providing services and high-quality housing persons inmanage the these city? They usage started doing In the same period this year, numbers increased to gration when thousands of Black help residents their water more efprovedhomelessness a major planisona Monday night replace The to Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing key things in this area in the 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and 670,000 visitors. families flocked to Detroit in search fectively but will also assist the city in promptly the city’s aging water meters with advanced pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Julieand Schneider, In addressing the 1800’s the major thing that of jobs a betterDirector life, to theinvolves pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract both identifying and leaks or other system digital models. This move promises improve Detroittoover the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization were doing in Detroit is they otal roleDepartment. they played in the city’s residentsissues. and visitors,they the police department has implebilling accuracy, increase efficiency, empow- part of their contribution. beingand a significant were the leaders in fightthe against “This means focusing on building pipeline of supculturaltheand musical heritage, mented various enforcement measures to the manage inGarrett ensured that would Railroad be comer residents real-time waterNotably, usage Detroit data. has witnessed a consistent decrease in slavery. Theresidents Underground portive housing and coordinating with the with Continuum of an Black Detroiters have left increased population. Notably, metal detectors have been fortable with the construction and the resolution The council’s approval covers three res- the number of unhoused residents steadiis the rootGreektown in the city to of deter Detroit recentcritical years, with Care What on the a delivery of critical resources suchon as the emergency delible mark city. However, strategically placed theto Federal of the new throughout meter placement for Highland Park olutions and outlining the project’s ly logistics, funding all of this Black innovation that you declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention in recent years, Detroitprohas expeillegal carrying of moving firearms. residents forward. strategies, and a comprehensive community out- the City’s community response system. Government Shutdown 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,dis“ courtesy of City of Highland Park reach effort. and improving In 2021, about 5,687Image During the meeting, council members people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes Could Mean which has raised concerns about like Aretha Chief White explains. It Musical has and beentimeline alegends deterrent for some, cussed the logistics for rolling out current water meters in Highland whether master waterofmeters achousing stability though comprehensive service offerings theThe displacement of long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and the AccordingPark to the about City of Detroit,the since the start the will and some it.They If you are legally carrying a for Detroiters? thehave new tested meters. assured residents that there in place for decades, with many reach- tually take place. available through the Detroit have Housing Resource HelpLine Blackbeen residents. Similar to a setting Motown sound emerged from Defiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit saw a 28% decrease in the weapon would and carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re be minimal disruption during the installaing end aofrising theirspirit, expected and Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun,the there’s and lifespan. Black Outdated troit, providing a soundtrack for the In October 2023, Highland Park and the tion POLICE process. civil Additionally, information technology hasreclaiming led to inaccurate readings and Great COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page A2 PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are their placeSee rights movement andsessions inspirLakes Water Authority (GLWA) settled See In May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit are planned to help residents understand how inefficiencies in the billing process. In response in the city, despite the challenges ing generations. Motown Records, and moved toward a renewed partnership, and a the new meters work and what they can expect. to these challenges, city officials began exploring posed by gentrification. founded by Berry Gordy Jr., was not proposed settlement introduced three key pillars the need for an overhaul nearly ten years ago. to resolve city council’s decision a signifiOver longstanding time, these disputes. long after current phase The of genjust a record label marks but a symbol of Theour settlement During the Great Migration, and west sides. Monday’s vote marks a crucial step forward in outlines cant milestone in Highland Park’s infrastructure neighborhoods became centers of trification. Black excellence and empowerment. payment assurances from Highland thousands of Black families from addressing these issues. improvement efforts. As the and entrepreneurship. state-funded investments in critical capi-coming “Black people were to Dethe South came to Detroit in search Black culturePark, However, as project Detroit progresses, faced ecoscheduling and installation updates will be proCouncilman Khursheed Ash-Shafii asked tal improvements for both systems, and the inAccording to Historian Jamon troit because Black churches were nomic decline and population of jobs in the booming automobile loss keepin thethe community informed. Damon L. Despite Garrett,facing Director of the Highland Park technology to ensure Jordon Blackstallation resilienceofinnew themetering city here, black schools were vided here, to and industry. discriminalate 20th century, many Water thethe fair billing trust the the regional waterDaily roots that extend farand before the itsinwas Black businesses here,” said QR Code tobuild Sign Up for Digital Newsletter tion andDepartment, segregation, questions they built concerning vi- hasScan See NEW WATER METERS page A2 process, as residents have been highly concerned $1.00 system. 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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