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AttorneyAubreyV.Mc-Cutcheon,Jr.andDeaconRobert Brown, trustees oftheestateofJohnThomasHall, presented a checkin the amount of $56,000to Wayne State Univer-sity Law School’s DamonJ. Keith Center for CivilRightsattheKeithCenterrecently.

Formorethan50years,Mr.HallandJudgeDamon

J.Keithservedthecongre-gation of the TabernacleMissionaryBaptistChurchwhen it was located at6125BeechwoodAve.,De-troit, under the pastoralleadershipofthelateRev.Dr.FrederickG.SampsonII and the late Rev. Dr.Jesse J. McNeil. Mr. Hallwas general superinten-dentoftheSundaychurchschool for many years;Judge Keith served as an

ordained deacon at thechurch.

A retired U.S. postalworker,Mr.HalldiedJuly1,2009,atage90.Hehadnosurvivors.

“Ivividlyrecall thedis-cussion between Mr. Halland his caregiver, DeaconEmmett Grimmett, whenplansfortheKeithCenter

DEAN ROBERT M. ACKERMAN (left), Keith Center Director Peter Hammer, Judge Damon J. Keith, Aubrey V. McCutcheon Jr. and Deacon Robert Brown.

Keith Center receives $56,000 donation from estate of John Thomas Hall

By Jeff Alexander

FayeNelson’sofficeonthe17thflooroftheGMRenaissance Center provides a panoramic viewoftheDetroitRiverandadailyreminderthattheMotorCity—despiteitsproblems—isstillcapa-

bleofgrandachieve-ments.

The proof lies inthe Detroit River-Walk, a sprawlingwalkway and bikepath that trans-formed the city’swaterfront from anindustrialwastelandinto a recreationalhaven.

Nelson, the CEOof theDetroitRiver-front Conservancy,has shepherded the$300 million, pri-vatelyfundedprojectfromtheoutset.TheDetroit native saidshe is filled withpridewhenshesees

peopleusingtheRiverWalkforexercise,asaplacetowatchpassingfreightersandmigratorybirds,orsimplytorelaxalongtheriver.

“Growing up in Detroit, experiencing the riverandallofitswonderwasapartofmychildhood,”Nelsonsaid.“Itwasreallyachallengeformetobeconfrontedbythemajordeclineofourcommunity,

Faye Nelson

Detroit Riverfront: Then and now

Daniel T. Wheatley services

By Bankole ThompsonCHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR

Ishumanlifewortharguingoveraseatatababyshower?

Is it worth fighting over a cellphoneorgirlfriend?

That iswhereDetroitcurrentlyis as violent crime continues tosteal the lives of inno-cent children, makingthem victims of con-flicts — some so trivialthat it is impossible tofathom — they had norolein.

Thechildrenwere inthe wrong place at thewrong time, some in apresumed safe place—theirownhomes.

The rate at whichtheseatrocitiesarehap-pening begs for a swiftand lasting resolution.Itiseveryone’sprobleminthatweareallaffected.

Wecannotconcedeour neigh-borhoods to those who have de-cided to make them their killing

fields.Somethinghastogive.Ourchildren cannot keep dying, ourseniors cannot continue be pris-onersintheirownhomes,fearingto step out because of the likeli-hood of their becoming the nextcrime statistic. Our schools mustnotbebattlefields.Ourbusinessesshouldnothavetooperateinanat-mosphereoffear.

This is where thewisdomandthecapabil-ityoftheDetroitPoliceDepartment (DPD) isbeingputtothetest.Asthesecrimesaretakingplacealmosteveryday,many are looking foranswersfromthepolicebefore taking the lawintotheirownhands.

DPDshouldshowusthat under its leader,ChiefRalphGodbeeJr.,it can stem the tide ofviolence.

We are always asked to havefaithinthemenandwomeninblueforputtingtheirlivesonthelinetoprotectus.

At the same timewemust ask

DETROIT POLICE CHIEF Ralph Godbee Jr., poised to intensify fight against crime.

What is human life

worth? U.S. ATTORNEY BARBARA MCQUADE announced federal in-tervention last week to stop violent crime on Detroit’s east side.

Some Detroit neighborhoods rapidly becoming killing fields

of these men and women togiveusareasontohavefaithinthem.Citizenshaveeveryrightto expect quality work fromits police force — and to feelsafeonthestreetsandintheirhomes.

It is beyond a tragedy thatchildren’s lives are beingbrought to an abrupt and vio-lentendbeforetheyhaveevenhadachancetoreallylive.The

shameisours.

In the case of nine-month-old Delric Miller, we perhapshavelostaboywhocouldhavegrown up to be among thiscity’sleaders.

I’ve been listening to someoftheanalysesthathavebeengiveninthewakeoftheshoot-ings,andImustconfesssomeofitisjustplaintwisted.Mostof them conclude that povertyis therootcause,so let’s justgiveup.

No.

It should not matter whatone’s background is. We havenot declared in this city thatprotectionshouldbebasedontheeconomicscale,andthatisnotwhatthemenandwomeninbluearesworntodo.Theyareexpectedtoserveresidentsandbusinesses inthiscityregard-less of who they are or wheretheylive.

Thatiswhytheinterventionof U.S. Attorney Barbara Mc-Quade and the various federallaw enforcement agencies iswelcomenews.Criminals, andthosecontemplatingcrimalac-tivity,arecognizantofthefact

“It should not matter what one’s background is. We have not declared in this city that pro-tection should be based on the eco-nomic scale, and that is not what the men and women in blue are sworn to do.”

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AmemorialserviceforDanielT.Wheatley,DDS,willbeheldonFriday,March9,11a.m.atGesuCatho-licChurch,17180OakDrive,inDe-troit.Itwilbeprecededbyafamilyhourat10a.m.ArrangementsarebeinghandledbySwan-sonFuneralHome.Foradditionalinformation,call(313)272-9000or(313)923-1122.

Former CBC Chair,

Congressman Payne, dies

DonaldPayne,thefirstAfricanAmericanelectedtorepresentNewJerseyinCongresssince1988andformerchairmanoftheCon-gressio-nalBlackCaucus,diedatat77afterbattlingcancer.ArespectedandpowerfulvoicefortheBlackcom-munity,PaynewasalsoamongthestrongestsupportersofAfricainWashington,chairingtheHouseSubcommitteeonAfricaaswellasservingontheForeignAffairsCommittee.

PSL ALL-City 2011 teAmMichigan Chronicle and the

Detroit Public School League Football Coaches Association

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Real Times Media(RTM), a Detroit-basedmultimedia company, ispleasedtoannouncethatithasenteredintoastra-tegicalliancewiththeAt-lanta Daily World (ADW)newspaper in Atlanta,Ga. Under the terms ofthe agreement, RTM willassume full operationalresponsibility for the 84-yearoldAfrican-Americanpublicationthismonth.

“Real Times Media isdelighted to enter intothis strategic alliancewith the Atlanta DailyWorld,” said Hiram E.Jackson, chief executiveofficer,RealTimesMedia.“The Atlanta Daily Worldisoneofthemoststoriedand legendary newspaperfranchisesinAmericaandAtlantaisoneofthemostimportantmarkets in thecountry.”

Founded in 1928 byWilliamA.ScottII,theAt-lantaDailyWorldisAtlan-ta’s oldest Black-ownednewspaper.

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By Tom Watkins What happens in De-troit and Wayne Countyimpactsusall.

Watching the slowmotion financial unravel-ingofDetroitandtheon-going scandals in WayneCounty brings to mindthat old saying, “Whenyou show people death,they will accept seriousinjury.”

Is there any account-ability for out-of-controllocalgovernment?

When there is a holein your roof, pretendingtofixitdoesnotkeeptherainout.Yet,thepretend-ing inDetroitandWayneCountycontinues.

Current “changes”underway inDetroitandWayne County are mini-mal when juxtaposedagainst the magnitude oftheproblemsfacedbythemayorandcountyexecu-tive.

City and county offi-cials have known aboutthe problems of declin-ing tax base and risingandunsustainablehealthcare and pension costsfor years and have failedto takeactiontoaddressthese structural fiscalissues.

The “crisis” existstoday because leaders inthe past did not lead oract.Wemustnotlettheseproblemsfester.

Howcouldtherebenoknowledge that a cultureof corruption was bub-bling within the innersanctum and around thetop aides to the WayneCountyExecutive?

Noidea.Really?

Wewillnotmovecon-fidentlyintothefuturebylooking in the rearviewmirror. Instead, we needtodriveboldlyforward.

Efforts by the mayorand county executiveto address the swirlingproblems are anemic atbest given the massive,historical, structural andcultural mess that needstobeaddressedandbeenignoredforfartoolong.

It appears these unitsof government continuetooperateasifonlyminortweaksareneeded.Inre-ality,onlymassivereformand a cultural transfu-sionwillfreethecityandcountyfromthepastandprovideasolidfoundationonwhichtorebuild.

Why the refusal tosay “the emperor hasno clothes” or say theseshort-term tweaks willnotaddressthelong-termproblems? Why the si-lencefromsomanyquar-ters about what is goingonthatmimicsthedenialof the auto industry inour most recent “lostdecadeinLansing”whereproblems were papered

overandkickeddowntheroad?

Where have all the“leaders”gone?

To bring about realchange, real change isnecessary.

Recently, I laid outbold citizen led reformsthatcouldbe initiated tohelpmakeourmajorcityandregioncompetitiveontheworldstage.Likeanymajor undertaking, it re-quires vision, leadershipand action. Is someonereadytostepupandrein-ventSoutheastMichigan?Gov. Snyder has madeclearweneedaviableDe-troitandWayneCountytohaveaviableandprosper-ousstate.

Hewantslocalofficialstoaddresslocalproblems.Hehasmadeitabundant-lyclear that if theydon’taddresstheproblems,hewill.

But will he? Is thereleadership in Lansingthat will step up and de-clare,“DetroitandWayneCountyaretooimportanttoourcollectivefuturetofail?”

So,DetroitandWayneCounty, what will it be?Death or serious injury?This is a local decision— with statewide conse-quences.

Tom Watkins led two major departments of Michigan’s state govern-ment, was an elected member of the Wayne County Charter Commis-sion in the ’80s. He can be reached at [email protected].

By Bernie Zeitler In November 2007, Ibegan a journey homefrom the addiction ofcompulsivegambling.

Thanks to the help ofMichigan’sProblemGam-bling Treatment ServicesandNeighborhoodServiceOrganization(NSO),Ihaveregained my sanity eveninthefaceofmylosses.

Going back to myyouth, there were signsthat I could become acompulsivegambler.

Irememberinelemen-taryschoolthe“friendly”games of marbles that Iplayedforkeeps.Inhighschool, I would buy theoccasional scratch-offticket.

Over the years, stressand responsibilities tooktheirtoll.

Ispenthundredsofdol-larsatatimeonscratch-off tickets to avoid goinghome. I would spendhoursgoingthroughtick-ets,scratchingthemoffinmycarorinthestore,andwhentheywerealllosingtickets, I would spendhundreds more to try towinbackwhatIlost.

My wife and chil-dren rarely saw me. Idid not make it to mymother’s bedside whenshe was dying because Iwas spending time withscratch-offtickets.

I lost track of what Iwasspending,butIknewthebillswerenotgettingpaid. Iwentbankrupt in2005.Icouldnotbelieveithadcomethisfar.

With any addiction,loss is inevitable. Thatlossisnotjustthatoftheaddict, but of the peoplearoundhimorher.

Mygamblingaddictionleft apathofdestructionthataffectedmytwosons,my ex-wife, all of my ex-tended family membersandstrangersImaynevermeet.

Recovery has been agoodthingforme.Whenmyfatherpassedawayin

2010, Iwas able tobe athis bedside, holding hishand because gamblingwasnolongerapartofmylife.Iamwellonmywaytorecovery,butIhavenoillusions.

That is the challengein lifeafter treatment foragamblingaddiction.

Ifyouorsomeoneyouknow may be experienc-ing a gambling problem,confidentialhelp isavail-able.

Call the MichiganProblem Gambling Help-Line at 1-800-270-7117,24hoursaday,7daysaweek.

The Michigan De-partment of CommunityHealth (MDCH) funds theMichigan Problem Gam-bling Treatment Programand Help-Line operatedby Neighborhood ServiceOrganization.Itisastate-wideprogramforproblemgamblers and their fami-lies.

Throughthisprogram,people who need assis-tance with problem gam-bling can receive a refer-raltoatrainedtreatmentprovider.

Neighborhood Service Organization is a diverse human service agency with a mission to be “Always Within Reach” for our most vulnerable neighbors. To learn more about the Michigan Prob-lem Gambling Helpline and our Treatment Pro-gram, or to donate to NSO, please call 313-961-4890 or visit www.nso-mi.org.

By Mike Richardson Technology is con-stantly speeding up thepace of business: Deci-sions once delayed forweeks are now made inseconds thanks to inter-netcommunication.Com-puteranalyticsputsreal-time market informationatourfingertips.

Transactionscanoccuranywhere,anytime.Logicholds that businessesthatcan’tkeepupwillbeleftbehind.

“Just to keep pace,businesses must developorganizational agility,andit’sabsolutelycriticalif they want to do morethan just survive,” saidMike Richardson, authorof “Wheel$pin: The AgileExecutive’s Manifesto:Accelerate Your Growth,LeverageYourValue,BeatYourCompetition.” Orga-nizationalagilityisbeingabletomovequicklyanddecisively,andoneofthebiggest obstacles is un-productive, time-wastingmeetings he said.“Theystart late, run long, anddon’t achieve much,” hesays. “But meetings arethe backbone of an agilebusiness.”

Heoffersthesetips:

• Map your meeting:Createastandingagendaandamasterspreadsheetwithtabsrelevanttoeachagenda item with the ex-pected inputs, through-puts and outputs. Thatway, the meetings areeasy for the chairman torunbecauseeverythingiscrystalclear.

• Set the mood: Setthe tone for the energylevel by playing a videoor music. You can tell astory, read a quotation,or be unpredictable and

createasurprisefactor.

• Spark creativity:Framethe purpose of the meet-ingasaquestion:Howdowebest…?Questionsgetthehumanbrainthinkingmorequickly.

• Document the action live: Instead of takingnotes, editing them anddistributing them after-ward,savetimebycaptur-ing everythingelectroni-cally in real time. Youcan project action itemsfor all to see during themeeting, and keep themin a master spreadsheethostedonyourserverforeasyaccessbyall.

• Time-box everything: Meetings should last 45minutes,from5afterthehourto10minutestothehour. Allot time for eachagenda item and espe-cially for presentations.Get people used to thefact that you will guillo-tineanythingwhichrunsover.When you challengepeople to figure out howtoget thingsdone in thetimeallotted, youwill beamazedathowtheycan.

• Leverage the wall-space: Wallspace isoneofthemostunderutilizedassets in your business.Havethestandingagendaonthewall,creativeprob-lem-solving frameworks,your core values, key el-ements of your strategicplan, inspirationalquota-tions,etc.,allinaformatlarge enough for you torefer to during the meet-ing.

• Generate input: Haveeveryone take a minuteto write down an idearelevant to the agendaitem.Goaroundthetableandalloweachpersontoshare his or her idea, orbreakintopairsortriadsto discuss the ideas and

report back. (Remembertoallottimeforeachstepoftheprocess.)

• Get fast consensus: Once the options are onthe table, facilitate thegroup toward fast deci-sions with statementsand questions like: “I’mleaning toward this …”;“Doesanyonehaveavio-lent objection to that …?”; “Can everyone getbehind that?”; and thenmove them into fastaction: “How could webestdothat?”

“Agilityistheabilitytobeconstantly looking foropportunitiestomovefor-ward toward goals whileplanning for problems,”Richardson says. “It’sbeingabletocapitalizeonfleetingopportunities,re-boundfromproblemsandmake decisions on theturnofadime.”

That doesn’t happenin businesses whereexecutives and work-ers are bogged down byburdensome systems,procedures and time-wasting meetings stuckin minutiae, he says. In-steadofshootingforwardwhen they press on thegas, they go into a futilewheel$pin.Creatingagilemeetings is one big steptoward creating an agileorganization which is intraction.

Mike Richardson is president of Sherpa Al-liance Inc., a manage-ment support business and a chair with Vistage International, a global collaborative of CEOs. He holds an MBA from London Business School and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of San Diego Business School.

Watching Detroit, Wayne County implode: Where

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Life after treatment for a gambling addiction

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Joking judge a disgrace to benchBy Michael Cottman

So it’s come to this: Even federal judges are now joining the racists in their public contempt for President Barack Obama.

The latest Obama hater to be exposed is the chief federal judge of Montana, who admitted Thursday to sending a despicable, racially incendiary e-mail under the subject line “A Mom’s Memory” that lik-ened Obama to a dog.

COMMENTARY Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Cebull sent this e-mail joke to his “old buddies” about Obama: “A little boy said to his mother, ‘Mommy, how come I’m black and you’re white?’ His mother replied, ‘Don’t even go there, Barack! From what I can remember about that party, you’re lucky you don’t bark!’”

Cebull, who was ap-pointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and has been the chief judge since 2008, added another sarcastic nugget to his e-mail that he ap-parently thought was witty.

“Normally I don’t send or forward a lot of these, but even by my standards, it was a bit touching,” Cebull wrote to his sidekicks.“I want all of my friends to feel what I felt when I read this. Hope it touches your heart like it did mine.”

Cebull first denied the e-mail was racist. He did, however, admit that his email was “anti-Obama.”

So where is the out-rage? The rationaliza-tion for Cebull’s racism was absurd, and frankly, federal judges who spew racist rhetoric — even by e-mail — should not be allowed to serve on the bench.

But here’s the truth: Cebull is an arrogant, in-fluential conservative who believes that he can say whatever he wants about Obama and get away with

it. And he’s probably right: Federal judges are appointed for life and can only be removed if they are impeached by Con-gress. So our Capitol Hill legislators could show some courage and debate whether Cebull crossed the line.

In an interview with the Great Falls Tribune, Cebull flip-flopped and admitted the e-mail was racist, but maintained that he doesn’t consider himself a racist and that the note was meant to remain private. Of course it was. Cebull got busted.

“The only reason I can explain it to you is I am not a fan of our president, but this goes beyond not being a fan,” the judge told the newspaper. “I didn’t send it as racist, although that’s what it is. I sent it out because it’s anti-Obama.”

But for Cebull, being “anti-Obama” seems to be synonymous with hate, racism and disrespecting the office of the president of the United States — at least while there’s a Black man in the White House.

Every now and then, the curtain gets pulled back, and we get a glimpse into the mindset of a high-level White civil servant. And sadly, the racism that’s being uncovered is much more prevalent, more mean-spirited and strategically directed at Obama.

This time the light was shined on Cebull, who of-fered a half-baked apol-ogy for his bigoted e-mail, saying he could “under-stand why people would be offended.”

Offended? That’s no apology. That’s a shame-less copout by a judge who should not be presid-

ing over cases that may involve people of color, given his disdain for Obama.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, (D-MO) chair of the Con-gressional Black Caucus, stopped short of calling for Cebull to step down.

“Chief Judge Richard Cebull’s email was deplor-able, shameful and inex-cusable,” Cleaver said in a statement. “There is no way to shroud hatred under the cloak of differ-ences in ideals. The e-mail was blatantly racist and filled with the hateful rhetoric this country has strived so desperately to leave behind. An apology alone is not acceptable.Comments like this are beyond disrespectful and ignorant.

Consider the state-

ment that’s prominently posted on Cebull’s federal court website: “The mis-sion of the United States District Court for the Dis-trict of Montana is to sup-port, defend and preserve the Constitution of the United States by provid-ing an impartial forum for the just resolution of dis-putes.”

There’s no way imag-inable that Cebull can offer an “impartial forum” for anyone of color who is a defendant in his courtroom. Imagine the number of other White federal judges who were appointed by Republican presidents who perhaps also have disdain for Obama and who oversee courtroom trials through a racial prism.

Cebull said he sent the bigoted e-mail joke to six

of his “old buddies.” Who are these buddies? Are they judges too? Are they prosecutors? Are they trial attorneys?

“We act so as to protect individual rights and free-doms, preserve judicial independence and pro-mote public trust in the Judiciary of the United States of America,” ac-cording to the statement on the federal court web site. Cebull certainly isn’t promoting public trust.

He’s an embarrass-ment to the entire judicial system.

Cebull may not be an official card-carrying member of Montana’s 13 White supremacist hate groups, but he’s proudly carrying their racist mes-sage.

Congressman Gary Peters recently hosted a public forum with repre-sentatives of the newly formed Consumer Finan-cial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and several local agencies. The CFPB was created as part of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which U.S. Rep. Peters helped write and Presi-dent Obama signed into law in 2010. This agency was created to provide common sense protec-tions for all Americans by helping them deal with abusive or unfair lending practices by credit cards, mortgages and other banking institutions.

“I worked with Presi-dent Obama to create the Consumer Financial Pro-tection Bureau because all Americans deserve protection from abusive and predatory lending practices,” said Peters. “The CFPB exists to help families deal with unfair credit cards, mortgages and other banking in-stitutions, so I strongly encourage anyone that needs help to contact this newly formed agency.”

At this event, fami-lies of the metro Detroit region were encouraged to share their stories and learn about how the CFPB can help them.

The community forum, which was held at Tirrell Hall on Oakland Commu-

nity College’s Orchard Ridge Campus, featured Congressman Peters, Zixta Martinez, Assistant Director for Community Affairs from the Consum-er Financial Protection Bureau, and local repre-sentatives from AARP, GreenPath Debt Solu-tions, the Accounting Aid Society and the Legal Aid and Defender Associa-tion.

“It’s important that we hear from you, the general public,” said CFPB Assis-tant Director for Commu-nity Affairs Zixta Martinez to forum attendees. “The Consumer Financial Pro-tection Bureau is here to help you.”

After panel introduc-tions, a question and answer period was mod-erated by Congressman Peters. This opportunity allowed local residents to share their concerns, their experiences and get

answers to their consum-er protection questions.

“Tonight we heard the nightmares that too many families have faced with skyrocketing credit card interest rates, unfair mortgage penalties and outrageous payday lend-ing fees,” said Peters. “This is why I worked with President Obama to create an agency to give families a way to fight back. If you have a story to share, I strongly encourage you to contact the CFPB to help us end these abuses.”

The Consumer Finan-cial Protection Bureau was created as part of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the most sweep-ing Wall Street Reform legislation since the Great Depression. Congress-man Peters serves on the House Financial Services Committee and played a significant role in shap-ing the original reform bill the House passed in 2009. Peters worked with President Obama to get the best bill possible to protect consumers and hold those on Wall Street that caused the recession accountable for their fail-ures.

To learn more or con-tact the CFPB, please visit www.consumerfinance.gov or call 855-411-CFPB (2372).

RICHARD CEBULL, chief judge of the federal court in Montana, admits to sending racist e-mail comparing President Obama to a dog.

‘‘There’s no way imaginable

that Cebull can offer an ‘impartial

forum’ for anyone of color who is a

defendant in his courtroom.”

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Following his series of sit-down in-terviews with President Obama, and his successful 2010 interview-based book “Obama and Black Loyalty Vol. 1,” editor Bankole Thompson is upping the ante with the start of a new special report “White House XChange” March 30. The report will deal with issues tied to Detroit and Michigan that the Obama administra-tion is tackling. It will introduce read-ers to issues raised in White House media conference calls. The report will invite our readers to weigh in on the debate about what the Obama administration is doing by having their opinions and views reflected in the report.

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Bankole ThompsonCHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR

The current state of the DetroitPublic Schools is a mockery of Brownv Board of Education and it exposesthe deep inequities in education.

Just becauseyour child isnot enrolledin the DetroitPublic Schoolsdoes not meanyou shouldn’tbe concernedabout the fateof the districtbefore it headstoward implo-sion.

Your abil-ity to get thebest education

for your child should not be basedon geography, income or ethnicitybut, rather, on the simple principlethat every child regardless of theirbackground should have an empow-ering education that equips them fora brighter future. Each child shouldhave access to a meaningful educa-tion that would not leave them trail-ing behind in the dust children inJapan, India, China and other coun-tries move ahead.

But that is not the case in places

like Detroit where a national readingreport card places the city at number56 out of the 75 largest metropoli-tancitiesin the U.S. surveyed. Thatmeans literacy is shamefully low inthe city and we are doing little ornothing to change the deplorablesituation.

The latest study conducted byCentral Connecticut State Universi-ty, according to Data Driven Detroit,ranks the “culture and resources forreading” and it examines not wheth-

er people can read, but whether theyactually do read.

Detroit’s 56th place in the 2010study is the same spot it occupied ina similar report in 2005. The highestrank the city got was 50th in 2007. Washington, D.C., was rated themost well-read city in the nation andfollowing that were Seattle, Minne-apolis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Fran-cisco, St. Paul, Denver, Portland, St.Louis, Cincinnati and Boston.

Its is also noteworthy that thesecities are among the most admiredplaces in the nation and they have,in fact, become meccas for thoseseeking greener pastures. Whenyoung people are making the exodusfrom the state, more than likely theyare moving to one of the cities men-tioned in this report.

These cities are not only a para-gon of a reading culture, they alsooffer other incentives that we are notoffering in this city.

There is no possible way we canbank on attracting young families tothe city if basic amenities like recre-ational centers are not available on afull scale.

When the educational systemdoes not have the public confidence

Read Less, Pay More

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Wayne County CommunityCollege District (WCCCD) isthe largest urban commu-nity college in Michigan, withrecord enrollment numbersfor the spring 2011 semester.Nearly 32,000 students regis-tered for credit classes at allfive of the District locationsand online. Additionally, theDistrict expects more than40,000 non-credit studentsto register as well for a totalof nearly 72,000 served in allprograms.

WCCCD, the multi-campusdistrict serving 32 communi-ties in Southeast Michigan,has seen exponential growthas degree and certificate pro-grams have been expanded,infrastructure improved, and

investments in students, ser-vices and technologies in-creased.

“In this economy, post sec-ondary education and trainingis the ticket to competing intoday’s changing workforce.Access to higher education--especially community colleg-es--is critical,” said Dr. CurtisIvery, chancellor. “WCCCDis an integral economic andsocial catalyst to the healthand welfare of this region andstate.”

A recent economic impactstudy reported that WCCCD’sstudents generate morethan $122 million in taxableincome annually to the regionand state.Every dollar that isinvested in WCCCD returns

$22.80 in benefits to all Michi-gan residents.

Having been recognizedas one of the fastest growingcommunity colleges in thenation and the largest urbancommunity college in Michi-gan, WCCCD was forced to capenrollment during the spring2010 semester. This year,under the direction of Dr.Ivery, WCCCD lifted the enroll-ment cap to make certain thatno student was turned awayin spite of WCCCD’s fundingchallenges.

WCCCD gives studentsthe opportunity to train inemerging technology and highdemand fields, allowing themto become competent profes-sionals helping to position the

state for vibrant growth and astrong economic future.

Community colleges acrossthe nation face difficult deci-sions in a climate of limitedresources. The commitmentof WCCCD in assuring that thedoors to educational opportu-nities remain open is a directresult of the determination offaculty, staff and administra-tors.

“Our students and all thosewe serve need us to work ashard as we can for them. Ifwe can’t be the difference be-tween success and a futureof limited options, we are notliving up to the mission andvision of this institution,”said Dr. Ivery.

Curtis Ivery

WCCCD is largest urban community college, with record enrollment numbers

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By C.L. Price

Area businesses sloshing throughMichigan’s sluggish economic recov-ery will soon receive much-needed in-frastructure support, thanks to globalcommunications leader AT&T’s net-work improvement plans announcedlast week.

The improvements — to expandbackhaul, enable 4G speeds, increasemobile broadband capacity and upgradehundreds of cell sites — are predictedto accelerate the pace of area businessgrowth.

Why invest now?

“We feel very confident about De-troit’s economic recovery,” stated JimMurray, president of AT&T Michigan.“As a consequence, we’re committedto making sizeable investments in this

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Home repair Program (B-1):Rebuilding Together Detroit (RTD) is seeking applications from low-income homeowners in Southwest Detroit who are in need of minor home repair assistance.

Academic excellence honored (c-1):The Final Five Elite High School Football Players were recently lauded for their Ath-letic and Scholastic Excellence at the 20th Annual Franklin D. Watkins Awards held at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles.

new tax credits (c-6):A new 25 percent state Small Business Investment Tax Credit, designed to encourage investments in start-up and early-stage Michigan technol-ogy companies, is aiming to help Michigan entrepreneurs secure capital and reduce risks associated with a new business or novel technology.

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Gov. Snyder keynotes Pancakes & PoliticsGov. Rick Snyder kicked off the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics season at the Detroit Athletic Club on March 3 with a candid conversation built around reinventing Michigan. At left, Snyder chats with Curtis Ivery, Wayne County Community College Chancellor, Betty Brooks, community leader, and Shaun Wilson, Vice President, Director of Client and Community Relations, PNC Bank, and Ric DeVore, Regional President, PNC Bank. See page C-7 for photo high-lights.

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that federal sentencing is stricter than local sentencing.

If it takes federal intervention to arrest the madness of violence in our commu-nities, it should serve as an impetus on how to collaborate on other issues that may stretch out the resources of our local government. Or put simply, when the money isn’t there given the econom-ic mess the city of Detroit is in.

But beyond what the Detroit police and the federal government can do, lies the most important partner — the com-munity whose responsibility it is to take back their streets and neighborhoods from people who are hell-bent on trans-forming them into war zones.

Forget about the politics of whether you like Detroit Mayor Dave Bing or Chief Godbee.

What we need is community polic-ing and that can only happen if Detroit police and other agencies seeking to put a break on the cycle of violent crime, can find meaningful partners. The need is crucial.

Finding such partners will require more than press conferences. It would mean really becoming part of the com-munity by attending block club meet-ings and other community events that allow law enforcement to interact with the community in a non-threatening at-mosphere.

When people are scared or afraid they will not give information.

Arriving at an incident scene hours after to get information from people will yield little result if officers in a particu-lar district have not built a relationship of trust with that community before an incident. In simple terms, people talk to who they know. They don’t talk to strangers.

The ball is in our court. Looking the other way only serves to make a bad sit-uation worse, as does playing the blame game. All of us can do something to stop the killing fields. Getting involved in some way is essential.

Your child or you could be the next victim.

Bankole Thompson is the editor of the Michigan Chronicle and the author of a six-part series on the Obama presi-dency, including “Obama and Black Loyalty”published last year. His latest book is”Obama and Christian Loyalty” with an epilogue written by Bob Weiner, former White House spokesman. His upcoming books in 2012 are “Obama and Jewish Loyalty”and ”Obama and Business Loyalty.” Listen to him every Thursday, 11:30 a.m., on WDET 101.9 FM Detroit and every Sunday, 9 to 10 p.m. on “The Obama Watch” program on WLIB 1190 AM-New York. E-mail [email protected].

but it’s quite an honor to be part of an organization that is leading the effort to revitalize our riverfront.”

The Detroit RiverWalk currently spans 3.5 miles of the riverfront. When completed, it will extend 5.5 miles, from the Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle.

With its environmentally friendly design, numerous gardens and front row views of the Detroit River, the RiverWalk has become a popular destination for local residents and tourists. More than 1 million people visited the RiverWalk last year, Nelson said.

The RiverWalk project had two major purposes: Create a large public space on the riverfront that was visually appealing and safe, and create an attraction that could serve as a catalyst for economic development in downtown Detroit.

New businesses have sprouted along the RiverWalk and on nearby streets. Among them: Wheelhouse Detroit, a bike shop on the RiverWalk; the Roberts Riverwalk Hotel, located in the old Omni Hotel; the Elevator Building, a small business incubator on the Dequindre Cut, which links the RiverWalk to De-troit’s popular Eastern Market; and a new Detroit Port Authority terminal that will host 13 visits this summer from Great Lakes cruise ships.

“I think the RiverWalk is changing the public’s perception of Detroit,” said Kelli Kavanaugh, co-owner of Wheel-house Detroit, which rents and sells bikes and leads bike tours around the city. “For many people, the RiverWalk has been a pleasant surprise that may lead opening them up to visiting other parts of the city where you can have pleasant experiences.”

Kavanaugh, who has reported about Detroit for online publications, said the RiverWalk has not yet reached its full potential as a catalyst for economic de-velopment.

“When all the segments of RiverWalk are connected, it’s going to be a lot more popular and more powerful as an economic development tool,” she said. “When that happens, its popularity will blow up.”

The significance of RiverWalk trans-forming the riverfront cannot be over-stated, explains John Hartig, a Great Lakes scientist who has researched the Detroit River and sits on the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s board of direc-tors.

“Detroit lost its connection to the river when industries lined the shoreline — industries made the river the back door instead of the front door,” Hartig said. “That’s why I think the Detroit Riv-erWalk is so important: It’s giving five miles of the Detroit River shoreline back to the community.”

WALK LEADER: Faye Nelson of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy helped guide a $300 million renovation of riv-erfront property, turning what was once an industrial moonscape into an attrac-tion for residents and tourists alike.

Hartig believes RiverWalk could help Detroit reverse decades of economic de-cline.

“Detroit has not capitalized on its natural capital yet,” Hartig said. “Water is like a magnet for people and Detroit has one of the most beautiful rivers in the world.”

The RiverWalk project dates back to the late 1990s, when a group of Detroit civic leaders concluded the riverfront needed a makeover to make the city’s downtown an attractive place to live, work and play.

The City of Detroit helped establish the nonprofit Detroit Riverfront Con-servancy; General Motors donated land along the river for the RiverWalk; and The Kresge Foundation provided a $50 million grant to get the project off to a fast start.

It has grown to a $300 million project. About $140 million of that amount will come from cash donations; the remain-der will be in-kind services from govern-ment agencies and private businesses, Nelson explained.

To date, the Detroit Riverfront Con-servancy has raised $105 million. Major funders beyond The Kresge Foundation and GM include: The W.K. Kellogg Foun-dation and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, which contributed $5 million each; The Hudson-Webber Foundation, which donated $2.5 million; and The Ford Foundation and McGregor Fund, which donated $2 million each.

Several other companies and founda-tions — including Compuware, Chrysler and Toyota — contributed at least $1 million each to the project, according to Detroit Riverfront Conservancy financial records.

The Conservancy owns and main-tains RiverWalk and has a private se-curity force patrol it. The Conservancy has acquired miles of land along the river, razed numerous dilapidated build-ings, installed an attractive walkway and welcomed Michigan’s first urban state park: William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor.

The state park, which occupies 31 acres on the riverfront, has 52 boat slips and is within walking distance to down-town Detroit.

Perhaps most significantly, the River-Walk has generated positive buzz for a city plagued by years of economic decay, high crime rates and the resulting nega-tive publicity. The project has been fea-tured in numerous regional and national publications.

Nelson said the RiverWalk, coupled with other downtown development proj-ects, “will work to change the conversa-tion about Detroit.”

“We see the riverfront playing a major role in the revitalization of Detroit,” she said. “RiverWalk has provided a tremen-dous boost in quality of life for our com-munity — it’s a place that’s clean, safe and beautiful. It’s a place we can brag about.”

were first disclosed,” Mc-Cutcheon said. “I know John Hall would be de-lighted with the building as completed and hon-ored by the knowledge that his contribution will foster the fulfillment of its announced purpose. Mr. Hall greatly admired the contributions of Judge Keith to the church and the community.”

“We are very grateful for this most generous donation and delighted

that Mr. Hall’s personal convictions and respect for Judge Keith will be translated into programs that will carry out his vision for civil rights,” said Peter Hammer, pro-fessor of law and director of the Keith Center.

The Keith Center honors the life and legacy of Judge Damon J. Keith, civil rights icon, one of the country’s leading ju-rists and a 1956 Wayne Law alumnus.

By developing pro-grams and opportunities that promote his vision of equality and justice under the law for all people, the Keith Center is advancing learning at Wayne Law, encouraging community engagement, and promot-ing civil rights in one of the most culturally rich and diverse cities in the United States.

For more information, visit http://keithcenter.wayne.edu/.

Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic alliance with the Atlanta Daily World (ADW) newspaper in Atlanta, Ga. Under the terms of the agreement, RTM will assume full operational responsibil-ity for the 84-year old African American publication this month.

“Real Times Media is delighted to enter into this strategic alliance with the Atlanta Daily World,” said Hiram E. Jackson, chief executive officer, Real Times Media. “The Atlanta Daily World is one of the most storied and legend-ary newspaper franchises in America and Atlanta is one of the most impor-tant markets in the country.

“We believe that building a strong multi-media presence in Atlanta is key to the continued growth of our company.”

Concurrent with the new strategic alliance, a partnership headed by a number of Real Times Media owners, including Jackson and William F. Pick-ard, acquired 100 percent of the owner-ship of the Atlanta Daily World.

Founded in 1928 by William A. Scott II, the Atlanta Daily World is Atlanta’s oldest Black-owned newspaper.

“The Scott family is very pleased with the marriage of the Atlanta Daily World and the Real Times family,” said William A. Scott IV. M. Alexis Scott will continue as publisher.

“The Atlanta Daily World is excited to become a part of Real Times,” M. Alexis Scott said. “This is truly a new beginning for the paper. The resources that are now available will enable us to diversify into a multimedia platform.”

In becoming part of RTM, the ADW joins five other historic African-Ameri-can newspapers including the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, the

Michigan FrontPage, the New Pittsburgh Courier, and the Tri-State Defender in Memphis, Tenn.

In addition to its newspaper holdings, Real Times Media is parent company to Who’s Who Publishing Company, the leading provider of content celebrating professional achievement in the African American and Latino markets, and RTM Digital Studios, an archival image li-censing company dedicated to artifacts from the past 100 years of the African-American experience.

“The Real Times approach is more than the printed word,our newspapers are continually evolving and remain

focused on a 360 degree integration of print, digital op-portunities and en-gagement market-ing,” said Jackson.

“That’s why we expect the Atlanta Daily World and our other brands to continue to buck industry trends and continue to grow.”

About Real Times Media

Real Times Media is a Detroit-based multimedia company focused on en-gagement marketing and niche and newspaper publishing.

The leading provider of original print content for African-American related news, entertainment and lifestyle infor-mation, the Real Times Media family of companies includes the nation’s largest African-American owned and operated newspaper organization, comprised of the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, the Michigan FrontPage, the New Pittsburgh Courier, and the Tri-State Defender, Who’s Who Publishing, LLC, the largest producer of content showcasing minority professionals, and RTM Digital Studios, an archival image licensing firm specializing in artifacts from the past 100 years of the African-American experience.

For more information, please visit www.realtimesmedia.com.

Atlanta Daily World newspaper joins

Real Times Media family of companies

By Brandon Jessup Michigan Forward, the

Stand Up for Democracy Coalition and countless volunteers and support-ers representing the labor, civic, and faith based communities from around the State of Michi-gan submitted 226,637 signatures to repeal the “Local Government and School District Fiscal Ac-countability Act,” known as Public Act 4 (PA 4).

The campaign to repeal PA 4 is a grassroots movement that began in June 2011. Stand Up for Democracy has reached a milestone with the sub-mission of 50 full boxes of repeal petitions to the Office of the Great Seal of Michigan. This campaign was driven by thousands of Michigan voters who sacrificed and volun-teered their time to comb their neighborhoods, knock on doors and work on holidays to protect De-mocracy in Michigan.

The submission of the petitions is not the end of our fight. Democracy’s opposition resides in Michigan’s Emergency Manager Law. Governor Snyder continues to tram-ple Democracy, transpar-ency and accountability. While we prepared to de-liver our petitions to the State Capitol, the radical agents against democ-racy were hard at work in Detroit and Inkster. The City of Detroit’s fi-nancial review team cre-ated a subcommittee to continue to circumvent our constitutional rights

guaranteed in our state’s Open Meetings Act.

Additionally, Inkster’s elected leadership was asked to sign a consent agreement laced with predatory language that will secure conditions for emergency management, not resurgence. Our voices will remain vigilant against the misinforma-tion and bad public policy continually produced by anti-Democracy agents. These agents in the Mich-igan House and Senate prefer their cloak of dark-ness designed to usurp the will of the people. No elected official should consider any legislation designed to circumvent the constitution they are sworn to defend; the con-stitution that protects the right to petition, rep-resentative government and vote. That is not what democracy looks like. This looks like dictator-ship designed to disen-franchise voters, dissolve communities and schools

and cancel public con-tracts.

The repeal of PA 4 won’t cause chaos as some ill informed legislators have said nor will PA 72, the previous law, go back into effect. What the residents of communities facing fiscal crisis desire is re-investment and rebuild-ing. These communities have sacrificed for far too long under the promise of their day coming soon. Michigan’s communities and school districts in fiscal crisis deserve im-mediate relief. That starts with this egregious policy being removed from our law books.

Our fight has just begun. We echo the sen-timents of Congressmen John Conyers, Hansen Clarke and Gary Peters in communication with the Secretary of State and Bureau of Elections for a lawful process in the counting of the petitions submitted. We are pre-paring for the next eight months of education, mobilization and demon-stration to get Michigan voters out to the polls on November 6, 2012 and vote down Michigan’s Dic-tator Law.

Today, we sent a mes-sage that democracy is not meant only for a select few. What Democ-racy looks like is the hundreds who created an assembly line to carry the petitions into the Office of the Great Seal.

Brandon Jessup is chairman and CEO of Michigan Forward.

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Emergency Manager Law faces repeal

A new IT boot-camp aimed at producing entry-level software engineers for the growing tech sector in metro Detroit will kick off March 12 at the Wayne County Community Col-lege District University Center, in Harper Woods.

The 18-week program is the result of a unique partnership between WCCCD and global IT consultancy, Infosys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY). Ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the most innovative companies in the world, Infosys Ltd. serves For-tune 500 clients through a global network of 64 of-fices and 68 development centers in the U.S., India, China and across the globe.

WCCCD is the largest urban community college district in Michigan, with more than 70,000 stu-dents enrolled at its five

campuses. “This part-nership is an opportunity to build strong career pathways in an impor-tant and growing sector of Wayne County’s econ-omy,” said WCCCD Chan-cellor, Dr. Curtis L. Ivery. “We’re excited about part-nering with a global IT leader such as Infosys to help direct more people into rewarding informa-tion technology careers.”

The boot camp pro-gram will use methods

developed at the Infosys Leadership Institute, Education and Training Center to train more than 14,000 entry level soft-ware engineers in Mysore, India. This will be the first time such a program has been offered in the United States. With Detroit as an emerging Information Technology hub, Infosys selected Wayne County Community College Dis-trict as its educational partner to launch training in southeast Michigan.

Those interested in participating in the Boot Camp must call 313-496-2704 to register for one of two Infosys orienta-tion sessions on Wednes-day, March 7, 2012 or Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at WCCCD’s University Center, located at 19305 Vernier Road in Harper Woods, Michigan. For more information visit: www.wcccd.edu.

Curtis Ivery

WCCCD trains next generation of engineers


Small Business Development Center presents free

entrepreneur workshops

Doctor shortage in Michigan will blunt health reform’s effect

Michigan Historical Center and Wild Swan Theater present ‘Shipwrecked!’

Your children and proper dental care

Union Grace Community Develop-ment Corporation, the Small Business Development Center, is sponsoring a Speaker’s Forum with seasoned busi-ness owners offering business strate-gies to help today’s entrepreneurs go to the next level in their business endeav-ors.

Are you looking to start your own business or are you a current small business owner who is ready to go to the next level, but don’t quite know how to get there? Join them Saturday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. with Detroit’s own Social Media Guru Pam Perry as she dissects “How Social Media is Guid-ing Today’s Business.” Perry has been in the marketing business over 10 years and is noted throughout the Michigan business arena for her knowledge in Social Media Marketing.

“Learn Common Mistakes People Make in Business,” “How To Apply for State Grants” and “How to Form a 501

(c)3” at workshops being held on Satur-day, March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is included. However there are only 100 spots available, so reserve today.

Hear from successful business owners on how they got started. Find out how one of the region’s largest Mc-Donald franchisees, Errol Service, who owns 15 McDonald locations, achieved his success. Call for the date and time of his speaking engagement.

These free seminars are to help busi-ness owners grow their businesses in order to become more profitable during this economic recession.

All seminars will be held at the Union Grace Conference center located at 2550 W. Grand Blvd. Free secure parking is available. To learn more about each of the seminars or to reserve your spot in these workshops, please call the Small Business Development Center at 313-899-1040.

By Steve Jacob The new health reform law is expected to create 32 million more insured Americans, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The federal gov-ernment plans to expand Medicaid to low-income adults and subsidize pur-chases on the health-in-surance exchanges when it requires most Ameri-cans to carry insurance in 2014.

However, an insurance card will not mean much to patients without pro-viders to care for them.

Michigan will have 750,000 more insured res-idents because of reform, according to an Urban In-stitute analysis.

A primary-care physi-cian is the first contact for people with undiagnosed illnesses. They include family physicians, pedia-tricians and internal-med-icine doctors. Primary-care physicians’ share of the U.S. health-care dollar is only 7 cents. How-ever, primary-care doc-tors control 80 cents of the health-care dollar by sending their patients to hospitals, referring them to specialists and hand-ing out prescriptions.

The U.S. has the about the same number of phy-sicians per capita as other industrialized nations. However, the U.S. has far fewer primary-care phy-sicians than specialists. They make up about 50 percent of the physician workforce in most other developed nations, com-pared with 35 percent in the U.S.

The number of U.S. specialists per capita has risen dramatically since 1965, while the ratio of

primary-care physicians has remained relatively constant, because they earn as much as three times more income. The outlook is for more of the same: greater scarcity of primary care and a grow-ing supply of specialists.

Massachusetts re-formed its state health-care system in 2006, giving the nation a glimpse of what is to come when access to health insur-ance is expanded without expanding the supply of primary care. The average wait for a non-urgent ap-pointment with an inter-nist rose from 17 days in 2005 to 48 days in 2011. Less than half of family physicians there are ac-cepting new patients, compared with 70 percent four years ago.

Massachusetts has about 108 primary-care physicians for every 100,000 residents, com-pared with only about 85 per 100,000 in Michigan. This ultimately suggests an even longer wait lo-cally.

The primary-care workload is expected to increase by nearly 30 per-cent between 2005 and 2025. A number of factors feed this demand, includ-ing a growing population, a flood of baby boomers becoming Medicare ben-eficiaries and acquiring medical conditions as they age, and the newly insured because of the reform law.

However, the supply of primary-care physicians is expected to rise by only 2 to 7 percent. Three out of 4 physicians say they already are at or over ca-pacity. The math screams that there will be a crisis of health-care access in

the next 15 years. Expect longer waits for appoint-ments, shorter physician visits, greater use of non physicians for routine care, and higher prices.

The U.S. trains about 16,000 doctors a year. The nation would have to increase that number by 6,000 to 8,000 annually for 20 years to meet ex-pected demand.

Adding to the sense of urgency is the fact that about 1 out of 4 Michigan physicians is age 60 or older.

About 10 percent of Michigan residents cur-rently live in federally designated primary-care shortage areas. Physi-cians tend to cluster in areas where supply is already high rather than where the need is great-est. About 80 percent of new physicians in the 1980s and 1990s did this. They like affluent areas with well-insured patients, high-tech hos-pitals and civic amenities that offer a better quality of life. These high-income enclaves are also home to the nation’s healthiest people.

Most do not want to recognize that health care is rationed. It is done so by lack of insurance. Health reform is expected to rectify that, but it will exacerbate a new form of rationing: the doctor is not in.

Steve Jacob is a vet-eran health-care journal-ist and author of the new book Health Care in 2020: Where Uncertain Reform, Bad Habits, Too Few Doc-tors and Skyrocketing Costs Are Taking Us. He can be reached at steve@unitedstatesofhealth.

Everest Institute, with five campuses throughout Michigan, is the nation-wide leader in training dental assistants. March 4-10 is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and to mark the occasion, dental assistant instructor Maria Diaz offers the following tips on what children and parents can do to pro-tect and strengthen their smiles for years to come.

Brush and floss daily - the right way. It’s not new advice, but brushing and flossing remain the two most important ingredi-ents for a healthy smile. Parents should model and teach their children the correct techniques to keep their teeth healthy and clean.

Brushing should re-quire only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and incorporate circular brush strokes to reach all surfaces. Often, because of their limited dexter-ity, children will brush too hard, which can lead to increased tooth sensi-tivity and receding gum lines.��

Proper flossing re-quires wrapping the floss around the fingers and then gliding the thread be-tween teeth in a C-shaped motion. This prevents plaque buildup between teeth and under the gum line. Make sure your child uses a new section of floss each time he or she goes between two new teeth to avoid spreading bacteria

throughout the mouth.��

Limit sugary snacks and drinks. The bacteria that form plaque feed on sugar and use it as a glue to stick to teeth. Be aware of the snacks you provide your children. Foods like raisins, peanut butter, taf-fies, toffees, soft candies and pastries stick to teeth and provide a long-term feast for bacteria. Crunchy foods like apples, carrots and other raw vegetables, as well as foods high in vi-tamin C, like citrus fruits and broccoli are not only healthier, but also natu-rally clean teeth while kids eat them.

Using fluoride tooth-paste helps your child’s teeth to be less soluble to the acids created by bac-teria. However, using too much creates a condition known as mottled enamel, which appears as brown spots on teeth. The key to avoiding mottled enamel is using the right amount of fluoride.

For infants, a small smear of fluoride tooth-paste is sufficient, and for children younger than 7, use no more than a pea-sized amount. It is also important to know if your child is consuming fluori-dated water.

Check with your local water utility to find out if your water has fluoride in it as well as the amount it contains. Along with fluoride, dental sealants are an excellent way to prevent tooth decay in

children. The dental seal-ant procedure takes only minutes, is painless, is less than half the cost of a filling and is virtually 100 percent effective at stop-ping decay.��

Proper procedures can save teeth. Children involved in sports need proper mouth protection to prevent mouth inju-ries, knocked-out teeth and possible concus-sions. Ask your dentist about customized mouth guards. If your child knocks out a perma-nent tooth while playing sports, gently rinse the tooth off and place it in a cup of warm milk. If warm milk is not available, salt water or plain water will also work. Call your den-tist and bring your child and the soaking tooth in immediately for re-im-plantation and stabiliza-tion.��

Make dentist visits fun. If children have a good at-titude about their dental hygiene, they will be more likely to take proper care of their teeth. Appoint-ments should be made right at the appearance of the first tooth, accord-ing to the American Acad-emy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). Early visits make for a more pleasant expe-rience for the child and help prevent future health problems.

The Michigan Historical Center an-nounces two performances of “Ship-wrecked!” — an original drama about a family on the Great Lakes.

Created for elementary and middle school audiences by Ann Arbor’s award-winning Wild Swan Theater, the play offers an inspiring opportunity for stu-dents to begin exploring the role of the lakes in Michigan’s past, present and future.

Performances are set for March 27 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. and will last about one hour.

“Shipwrecked!” is set in 1893. It fol-lows the travails of twelve-year-old Aaron Buchanan whose family’s schooner is caught in a fierce storm while he is at the helm.

Young as he is, Aaron has sailed with his parents for years, ferrying cargo from their home port of Detroit to ports along the Great Lakes. As the family is return-ing from Sault Ste. Marie on Lake Huron in November with a huge load of Christ-mas trees, they are caught in a ferocious gale that sweeps through Thunder Bay — infamously known as Shipwreck Alley.

With assistance from the lighthouse keepers on Thunder Bay Island, a crew of surfmen from the lifesaving station brave 40-knot winds and sixteen-foot waves in a daring rescue.

Located in the heart of the Great Lakes, the largest supply of fresh water on the planet, Michigan has a rich mari-time heritage.

“Wild Swan’s artistry offers an ex-traordinary opportunity for Lansing-area youth to experience the drama of Great Lakes storms,” said Sandra Clark, Di-rector of the Michigan Historical Center. “It will inspire curiosity and the desire to learn more about Michigan’s fascinat-

ing past.”

Wild Swan and its partners have de-veloped educational materials to accom-pany the play and are offering a traveling trunk for loan to classrooms. One class will be chosen by random drawing from reservations received by March 16 to participate in a post-performance work-shop with actors and Wild Swan staff.

All performances are signed/shadow-interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Performance dates: Tuesday, March 27, and Wednesday, March 28

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Duration: About an hour

Location: Michigan Library and Histori-cal Center, Forum Auditorium, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing

Tickets:

• Single admissions: $6/youth, $8/adult

• School groups: $4/youth, $6 adult (teacher free)

• Home School groups of 10 or more pay group rates, with one adult admitted free.

Call 517-373-1359 to purchase tickets now. Ticket price includes admission to the Michigan Historical Museum.

Wild Swan Theater is dedicated to producing professional theater of the highest artistic quality for young people and families. Its actors have been de-lighting family audiences in Ann Arbor and around the state since 1980 with performances that blend storytelling, movement, and music into magical, ac-cessible experiences. The theater is na-tionally known for its ingenious artistry, its innovative audience accessibility program and its projects for participants with disabilities.


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Nissan pioneers scratch resistant iPhone caseIf you own a cell phone chances

are you’ve gotten several scratches on the case, which after a few drops you tend to chalk up to normal every-day wear and tear.

Nissan, however, is pioneering a groundbreaking self-healing case for the iPhone.

The Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case features the brand’s pioneer-

ing self-healing paint finish, a world first in paint technol-ogy developed in 2005 and already used on a number of Nissan and Infiniti models.

Developed by Nissan in collaboration with University of Tokyo and Advanced Soft-materials Inc.,

the unique Scratch Shield paint finish was initially designed for automotive use and is available on the Nissan Murano, 370Z and X-Trail along with the Infiniti range of products.

Now the technology is being tested on a non-automo-tive product in Europe, with the Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case.

The case has been designed using several automotive engi-neering innova-tions to deliver a more durable and long-lasting paint coat and closely fitting, tight case.

It has three key benefits: the highly flexible and elastic properties of Scratch Shield paint technology allows fine scratches to quickly mend themselves; its tactile gel-like rather than glossy surface is more scratch-resistant than conventional paint and provides a better grip; and the case itself is made of ABS plastic, a high grade substance widely used in the automotive industry that is more rigid and robust than other plastics.

The outer “paint” of the case is made from polyrotaxane, which means that when damage occurs to the coating in the form of a fine scratch, the chemical structure is able to react to change back to its original shape and fill the gap, thus “healing” the blemish.

An initial prototype of the Scratch Shield iPhone cases has been pro-duced by Nissan for BETA testing with selected journalists and custom-ers, but if demand proves strong (which it likely will), the cases will go on general sale later this year.

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See Fiat 500 Abarth page B-2

GREENIN THE

Toyota recently announced pricing for the all-new 2012 Prius c with a starting price under $19,000 for the base model.

The new five-door hatchback, which extends the carmaker’s Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact seg-ment, has an EPA-estimated city fuel economy rating of 53 mpg. Yep, that’s 53 miles to the gallon.

Funny how that awkward styling synonymous with the Prius now looks a lot cooler with gas prices rising.

Aimed at younger buyers looking for a fuel efficient vehicle, the Pri-us c will be available in four grades when it starts rolling into dealerships this month.

The Prius c One base grade, which has a base price of $18,950, offers standard features such as automatic climate control, tilt-telescopic steer-ing wheel and Bluetooth® hands-

Join Marcus Amick on test drives and events at Twitter (http://twitter.com/MarcusAmick).

By Marcus AmickSPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

I know, when you think Fiat the idea of “wicked” doesn’t necessarily come to mind.

A car this small hardly conjures up thoughts associated with say the thrill of a 300 or so drop on a rollercoaster, or that feeling you get in your gut when the coaster starts making those final clicks up the hill before the descent.

Question: Is it just me, or at that point right before that drop, do you ever wonder why you’re even up there?

Call me a wimp if you want, but I ask myself that just about every time I get on one of those wild amusement park rides, always

amazed of the rush afterwards and a little eager to try it again.

REALLY WICKED

My recent test drive of the new Fiat 500 Abarth (pronounced AH-BART) on a racetrack in Nevada left me with a similar look of sur-prise considering that I just never expect a Fiat 500 to be able do what it does on some pretty wild twists and turns.

The goal for the Abarth model, says the Fiat team, was to add a vehicle to the lineup that would appeal to more performance en-thusiasts — and that it does.

Of course, for those who are more familiar with the history of Abarth, the thrill of driving the car probably comes as little surprise.

Founded by Karl Abarth more than 60 years ago, in 1949, the Abarth marque is synonymous with per-formance, raking up more than 10,000 indi-vidual race victories, 10 world re-cords and 133 international titles.

THE COCKPIT of the Fiat 500 Abarth features a number of race-inspired themes and unique touches for higher performance driving.

‘WICKED’

New Fiat Abarth is a surprising jolt in the lineup

PRACTIALLY EVERY facet of the Fiat 500 has been tweaked for the Abarth model, including the exterior. – A.J. Mueller Photography

D r i v e . L i v e . S h a r e .D r i v e . L i v e . S h a r e .

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‘To stay true to the legacy of Abarth, Fiat considered every element of the Fiat 500 to figure out what needed to be done to develop a higher performance model.’ Abarth and the Fiat brand have a history of collabo-

ration going back 45 years and resulting in six in-ternational records and nearly 900 individual race

victories.

To stay true to the legacy of Abarth, Fiat considered every element of the Fiat 500 to figure out what needed to be done to develop a higher performance model.

About the only similarity between the Abarth, which uses the scorpion symbol as a distin-

Toyota Prius c

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★★★★ (Based On Scale of 1 to 5)

SHOW ’EM WHAT YOU GOTGot a cool car or just love the one that you drive? E-mail us your best photo of you with your vehicle and it just might be featured in the MY WHEELS section. E-mail the photo along with your first and last name, city and state, and a telephone number where you can be reached to [email protected].

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MOBILE HOT SHOT Ride: Mercedes-Benz G-ClassWhat makes it hot? Whether it’s a matter of know-ing the SUV’s off-road capabilities or just the mere presence you know it has on the road, the G-Class wagon gives you sense of royalty when behind the wheel. But with a sticker of over a hundred grand, most would say it should. The highly coveted four-wheel-drive vehicle for the very, very well to do has retained all of its classic styling cues over the years. The 2012 model is available with a 610-watt digital Harman/Kardon Logic7 audio system, which can play tracks stored on a data CD, DVD or SD memory card, and a hard-drive navigation system that pro-vides real-time traffic info and Zagat restaurant ratings. — M. Amick

The Numbers: MPG – 12 city/15 hwyPowered by – 362 hp 5.5-liter V8Sticker - $107,975

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In the Green From page B-1

free phone controls, and remote keyless entry with illuminated entry.

The Prius c Two grade, which offers equipment like a 6-speaker audio system, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with ad-justable headrests and cruise control, has a base MSRP of $19,900.

The Prius c Three grade, which features a Toyota’s high- tech touch-screen nav and audio system (Entune) that fea-tures Sirius XM Satellite Radio capability, HD Radio with iTunes Tagging and USB port with iPod con-nectivity, has a starting MSRP of $21,635.

The Prius c Four grade, distinguished by its 15-inch, 8-spoke alloy wheels, heated front seats, color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, has a starting MSRP of $23,230.

IN ROTAION | Mary J. Blige GENRE: R&B/Soul/Hip Hop

NOTE: These days true classics through and through are hard to come by, which from time to time prompts you pull out one of those old school CDs that you can count on to keep you entertained for the duration. Mary’s J. Blige’s “What’s the 411?” definitely fits the bill. The Bronx

native’s debut album which features songs like “You Remind Me,” “Real Love” and “Reminisce” is as good now as it was in 1992 when it was released.

Gearin’ Up

guishing mark, and the standard Fiat is the overall body design. Everything else has been completely modified to give the car more performance capabilities.

BUILDING ON THE BRAND

The Fiat Abarth features the debut of the new 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 170 lb.-ft. of torque, and a heavy-duty five-speed manual transmission with an es-timated MPG of 28 city/34 highway. The addition of a turbocharger coupled with the MultiAir technology delivers 73 per-cent increase in torque, 58 percent in-crease in power over the base 1.4-liter Fiat 500 engine.

For improved handling, the front- wheel-drive Fiat 500 Abarth features a unique MacPherson suspension design with a 40 percent stiffer spring rate and 0.6-inch (15 mm) lower ride height com-pared to the front-suspension design of the Fiat 500 Sport model.

The exterior styling of the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth was also designed with a specific focus on improving the car’s performance capabilities with features like the signature “Abarth” shield floats that serve as an additional air intake; the twin “nostrils” are precisely positioned on the front fascia to maximize airflow in and out of the two engine intercool-ers; and a rear spoiler.

Inside, the Fiat Abarth features a race-inspired interior with features like Abarth inspired steering wheel with perforated leather and a flat bottom in-creased roominess during “at-the-limit driving” (nice touch).

Behind the steering wheel, the Fiat 500 Abarth features a large instrument

cluster wrapped in Nero leather with Rosso accent stitching that displays its 160-mph speedometer (I saw it at 95) and a tachometer and trip computer. The Abarth also features race inspired seats and an available Bose audio system, al-though you tend to be more tuned in to the car’s exhaust note when driving.

IS IT ENOUGH?

Considering what else you can get for the money, however, pricing seems a bit steep once you start moving up from the $22,000 base model and start adding on a lot of those extras, which I imagine most in the US would want if buying a vehicle in this segment. That is, unless you’re the type who prefers buying a ve-hicle bare bone and doing a lot of the customizing yourself.

Still, convincing consumers that the Fiat Abarth is worth considering if they’re in the market for a small sporty car won’t come easy – especially for those thrill seekers who are inclined to be drawn to more familiar brands even if the Abarth does cost less than, say, a high-performance Mini Cooper.

But if you’re willing to take a chance, the Fiat Abarth promises to be one sur-prising ride.

HIGHLIGHTS ■ Sticker: $22,000 (base)

■ Unique exterior features

■ 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds

■ Race-inspired interior

■ Optional Bose Audio System

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All Prius c models are equipped with a Hybrid Synergy Drive 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve engine that puts out 99 horse-power. Hardly a speed

demon, but at 53 mpg most in the market for a small compact car will get over giving up a little power if it means less trips to the pump.

Whether it’s a weekend getaway or an everyday city commute, no accessory is probably more important than something that makes it easy to tote all those necessities around. From a cotton and linen tote bag for women to a canvas fold-over messenger bag featuring leather trim, Gap has a few classic pieces that’ll come in handy when moving about.

Canvas Foldover

Messenger Price: $60

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Following annual tradi-tion, Consumer Reports recently announced its American Top Picks list spotlighting the top-scor-ing domestic-branded models in Consumer Re-ports testing.

An alternative compi-lation to Consumer Re-ports’ official 2012 Top Picks, the list is targeted at consumers who favor buying an “American” car the many strong choices that have stood out in our tests.

To qualify as a Top Pick, a car must rank at or near the top of its category in overall test score. Reliability must be average or better, based on problems reported by Consumer Reports subscribers in the latest Annual Auto Survey. And Top Picks must perform well (if tested) overall in government or industry crash and rollover tests.

CONSUMER REPORTS TOP 2012 AMERICAN CAR ASSESSMENT:

Small car: This is a frustrating one. The year has brought a lot of improvement in this segment for the domestics, but they each fall short of winning the prize. The Ford Focus is a nice car that is a joy to drive, but it hasn’t been reliable in its first year. Same goes for the Ford Fiesta. The Chevrolet Cruze is also un-reliable. The Dodge Dart has potential, but we haven’t tested it yet. We don’t have reliability for the decent, new Chevrolet Son-ic yet. So nothing qualifies here. Maybe next year.

Family sedan: With 34 mpg overall in our tests, the Ford Fusion Hybrid can’t touch the 38 mpg overall from the re-vised Toyota Camry Hybrid, or the Camry’s roomier rear seat. But Fusion is enjoyable to drive and has a quiet cabin. Reliabil-

ity and owner satisfaction have been excellent.

Affordable family sedan: It’s starting to feel a bit old, but the four-cylinder Fusion is our high-est scoring domestic entry-level family sedan. This category is in flux, with a new Chevrolet Malibu due out very shortly and a new Fusion coming this fall. Both cars promise to raise the bar for refinement and fuel econ-omy. We’ll see.

Sports sedan: The Cadillac CTS might seem a bit benign given some of the choices out there. So to ward off the inevi-table interweb comments: We haven’t bought and tested a Cadillac CTS-V, Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, or Ford Taurus SHO. Since we purchase all of our test cars, we focus on buying higher-volume models. (It would be fun to put together that group, though.) So that leaves us with the CTS-but this well-finished sedan delivers responsive steering, agile han-dling, and quick acceleration. The CTS claiming this category is more than a consolation prize.

Small SUV: Here, we have a quandary. The dated Ford Escape is approaching its final sales month; the new Es-cape looks like it should be a big step up. The uncompetitive Jeep Patriot and Compass cousins fall off the radar.

So that leaves us with GM. Its Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Ter-rain SUVs are tweeners that split the segment-they’re a bit big for a small SUV. But lacking a better alternative, they’re this year’s pick. (Yes, they were last year’s American Top Pick for Family SUV. But now there’s a better alternative for that category.)

Family SUV: New to the list this year is the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Its redesign brought newly-found refinement, and the Jeep can tow a good-sized trailer or go off-road, too. Fuel econo-my is competitive, but we hope rumors of an eight-speed auto-matic mean that better efficiency is coming. (Same with plans for a diesel.) The Grand Cherokee

is a much better choice than a V6 Ford Edge, which scores too low in MyFord Touch-equipped form to be recommended--and it’s unreliable.

Family hauler: This pick would normally go to a minivan. They’re simply the most practical and convenient way to move your family and its stuff. But except for Chrysler, the domestics checked out of this segment. The revised Town & Country scores OK, but it has poor reliability, so we don’t recommend it.

Ford and GM want you to buy a large, car-based SUV in-stead. With the Ford Flex Eco-Boost having below-average reli-ability, that makes the pick here the Chevrolet Traverse. (The similar GMC Acadia has below-average reliability in our survey.)

Pickup truck: Given that we’ve tested the full current crop of trucks, including the well-regarded Ford F-150 EcoBoost, the so-so selling Chevrolet Ava-lanche might seem an odd pick. But it rides better than all other rivals and is very quiet, plus the unique unified cab and bed en-hance loading flexibility. You do pay for that niceness though; it’s definitely a vehicle for families rather than a contractor’s work truck.

Sporty car: A case could be made here for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a fabulous per-formance car that scores near the top of our Ratings. Reliabil-ity has improved a lot in the last few years too. But we want Top Picks to be more attainable, so the highly entertaining Ford Mus-tang is our choice.

Green car: The official pick for this category was the Toyota Prius, which outscores the Chev-rolet Volt, mainly thanks to better practicality. It is also less expen-sive to buy and more efficient when running on gasoline. But if your commute allows you to stay within the Volt’s electric-only range, it can be less expensive to operate than a Prius. First year Volt reliability is excellent, as is owner satisfaction.

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By George Curry Three years ago, Presi-dent Obama came to the rescue of Detroit’s strug-gling auto industry. His faith in that sector of the economy was rewarded re-cently when General Motors announced that it earned $7.6 billion in 2011, the largest annual income in its history. But just as was the case when Osama bin Laden was killed, President Obama gets only begrudg-ing credit, if that.

Leading up to Tuesday’s Republican primary in Michigan, native son Mitt Romney continued his blistering assault on Obama, including the president’s de-cision to rescue the auto industry. But it is clear that it was Romney who wanted to drive us down the wrong road.

He wrote an op-ed in the New York Times on November 19, 2008 under the headline, “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt.” Romney said, “If General Motors, Ford and Chrysler get the bailout that their chief executives asked for yesterday, you can kiss the American automobile industry goodbye. It won’t go overnight, but its demise will be virtually guaran-teed.”

Instead of saying goodbye, the auto industry is again saying hello. According to the Center for Automobile Research, the federal rescue saved 1.3 million jobs at the Big Three and related business-es.

Romney, whose father served as pres-ident and chairman of American Motors Corp. and later as governor of Michigan, had a hard time justifying his support for the Wall Street bailout but not one that would benefit Main Street or Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.

It is part of a larger problem Romney has trying to connect with everyday people. He receives more than $20 mil-lion a year from his investments but tries to portray himself as a typical American. After offering to bet Texas Gov. Rick Perry $10,000 during one Re-publican debate and calling $374,000 he earned in speaking fees “not very much” money, Romney on Friday demonstrated again his gift for gaffes.

Speaking to an audience of 1,200 at Ford Field — nearly 64,000 fewer than usually populate the stadium for Detroit Lions football games — Romney said: “It feels good, being back in Michigan. You know, the trees are the right height. The streets are just right. I like the fact that most of the cars I see are Detroit-made automobiles.”

Departing from his stump speech, Romney ran into trouble with the 99 per-cent of Americans who don’t share his economic status when he said, “I drive a Mustang and a Chevy pickup. Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually.”

Romney’s wife, Ann, keeps a Cadil-lac SRX luxury crossover at their Mas-

sachusetts residence and another one at their beach house in San Diego.” The cars sell from $35,485 to $54,525.Although the Ca-dillac SRX is designed in Detroit, it is assembled in Mexico.

How many people do you know who own homes on opposite coasts with at least one luxury vehicle parked in each garage?

Like Romney, the other three Republican candi-dates for president – Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul – opposed the plan to rescue Detroit. And

neither Republican acknowledges that the auto rescue and Wall Street bailout were initiated by George W. Bush and continued by President Obama.

Economist Paul Krugman noted how difficult it was to obtain credit when Obama assumed office:

“If the economy as a whole were in reasonably good shape and the credit markets were functioning, Chapter 11 [structured bankruptcy] would be the way to go. Under current circumstances, however, a default by GM would proba-bly mean loss of ability to pay suppliers, which would mean liquidation — and that, in turn, would mean wiping out probably well over a million jobs at the worst possible moment.”

Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C., agreed.

He said in 2009: “Had General Motors and Chrysler been allowed to go into bankruptcy last fall, it would have quickly led to a chain of bankruptcies by a whole set of parts suppliers, all of whom are owed large amounts of money by these two companies. It is virtu-ally certain that these companies and their suppliers would have been forced to shut down, because no one would have stepped forward to provide credit to operate through bankruptcy without a government guarantee. Because Ford shares many of these suppliers with GM and Chrysler, the disruption to the supply chain almost certainly would have been enough to push Ford over the line as well.”

GM and Chrysler received about $80 million from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), about half of which has already been repaid. Ford had a line of credit that allowed it operate without emergency federal assistance.

In his “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt” op-ed, Romney said, “Detroit needs a turn-around, not a check.”

Largely because of President Obama, Detroit received a check that paved the way for the turnaround. Now, we need Romney and his Republican opponents to do a turnaround and stop misrepre-senting the role President Obama played in saving the auto industry.

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By Richard W. Caperton, Jackie Weidman and Daniel J. Weiss

Oil prices, which averaged a near-record $103 per barrel in 2011, have risen steadily since the beginning of 2012. In tandem with oil prices, gasoline prices are also rising — from an average of $3.30 ending the week of January 2 to $3.59 last week. Higher gas prices mean that money is flowing out of Americans’ wallets and pocketbooks and straight into the coffers of Big Oil companies. This Center for American Progress anal-ysis finds that each penny rise in the av-erage quarterly (three months) price of a gallon of gas corresponds to a $200 mil-lion increase in quarterly profits of the big five oil companies — BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Royal

Dutch Shell. Since the beginning of the year, the price for gasoline increased 29 cents per gallon. If that average increase holds true through the end of March, it will translate to $5.8 billion in additional profits for the big five.

CAP analyzed the past four years of average quarterly gas prices and total profits for the five largest oil compa-nies and, not surprisingly, oil company profits are closely linked to gas prices. While gas prices aren’t the only factors influencing profits, they are a signifi-cant indicator. What’s more, we can con-fidently predict how much money each penny increase in gas prices transfers from consumers to the big five oil com-panies.

Just this past January the typical house paid about $290.76 for gasoline, up by $25 over the same one-month time span in January 2011. It looks like households will face a similar increase in gasoline expenditures in February with gas prices on the rise even though demand is the lowest it’s been since 1997. This especially affects the 82 mil-lion households that spend 6 percent or more of their annual household budgets on gasoline.

High oil and gasoline prices in 2011 enabled the big five companies to rake in $137 billion in profits last year. These enormous earnings contributed to the $1 trillion in profits they earned from 2001 through 2011. Despite a profit figure with 12 zeroes — count them: $1,000,000,000,000 — these oil giants are major players in the lobbying ef-forts to retain $4 billion in annual tax breaks for oil and gas companies that they clearly do not need. In the scheme of all things Big Oil, these tax breaks

are small, particularly in relation to their profits and in light of the fact that in 2011 these companies also had a combined $58 billion in cash reserves, nearly 30 times more than they received in special tax breaks.

Still the big five oppose ending their taxpayer handouts. Many of those same oil industry leaders oppose actions that would save consumers money at the pump. Former Shell Oil CEO and founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, John Hofmeister, for example, opposes sell-ing a small amount of reserve oil from the nearly full U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower gas prices, which would provide some relief to drivers. And why wouldn’t he be against such a move? Lower gas prices mean lower profits for Shell. The company’s current CEO,

Peter Voser, made $13 million in execu-tive compensation in 2010. The other four CEOs made a combined $40 million in 2010, and will likely have made more in 2011.

Instead of using their outrageous profits to invest in alternative energy sources or create jobs, the big five and other oil and gas firms spent more than $146 million lobbying Congress last year. The big five oil companies alone spent more than $18 million on federal campaign contributions. Ninety percent of these contributions went to Republi-can candidates and 10 percent to Demo-crats. Many of these politicians were the loudest defenders of oil tax breaks.

t makes absolutely no sense to remain susceptible to a volatile global oil market. Instead we need to reduce our dependence on oil, which is priced globally and partly set by the OPEC cartel. President Barack Obama has made a significant start by proposing to double vehicle fuel efficiency standards by the year 2025. By that year, modern-izing vehicle fuel efficiency will save the average car owner $8,000 in lower gas purchases over the life of a vehicle com-pared to a car bought in 2010.

While these improved fuel economy standards are taking effect, selling a small amount of reserve oil this year could reduce gasoline prices by 5 per-cent to 19 percent, which means a re-duction of 18 to 72 cents per gallon. This would provide some much-needed relief for middle- and low-income fami-lies whose budgets are already strained. And so what if it shaves up to $14 bil-lion in profits from the big five oil com-panies? We know they can easily afford it.

By Meghan Miller Congress recently passed an exten-sion to the payroll tax cut, unemploy-ment benefits, and the “doc fix” for the rest of 2012, avoiding the March 1 expi-ration and a potential hit to middle-class families across the country. The final vote ensures hard-working Americans and those unemployed through no fault of their own will be able to help contrib-ute to our economic growth as the econ-omy picks up steam.

Payroll tax cuts allow American work-ers to take home more money in their paychecks: $120 billion more in 2011 alone. Unemployment benefits, through which the government assists people who lost their job through no fault of their own, kept 3.2 million Americans out of poverty in 2010. And without the doc fix doctors would earn 27 percent less in Medicare reimbursements.

Following is a by-the-numbers look at how the payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits, and the doc fix have helped — and will continue to help — Americans.

Payroll tax cut 160 million: The number of workers who benefit from the payroll tax cut

$40:The amount that the average American family can save in each pay-check thanks to the 2 percent Social Se-curity tax cut.

$1,000: The total amount the average American family will save this year.

$120 billion: The estimated total amount added to American workers’ paychecks in 2012 due to the tax cut.

400,000: The number of jobs saved by extending the cut through the end of 2012.

0.5: The percentage of gross domes-tic product saved by extending the cut

Unemployment benefits

A little more than 7000,000The aver-age number of jobs that unemployment benefits helped to create per quarter over the past few years.

1.6 million: The average number of Americans who have kept their jobs in every quarter of the recession thanks to unemployment benefits.

$2: The amount added to the econo-my for every $1 spent on unemployment benefits.

$315 billion: The total amount that unemployment benefits added to GDP from the start of the recession to the second quarter of 2010.

$50 billion: The estimated amount that the economy would have lost if Congress had failed to pass the first ex-tension of unemployment benefits last year, which would have led to the loss of 275,000 jobs.

49 million: The number of people on Medicare in 2011 who could have been affected if the doc fix had not been ex-tended, driving doctors to refuse to work under Medicare.

Failing to extend the doc fix, unem-ployment benefits, and the payroll tax cut would have been disastrous for our already-fragile economy. Both Demo-crats and Republicans should be com-mended for putting politics aside to enact legislation that will help rebuild our middle class and keep our economy growing.

Obama doesn’t get credit for GM bailout

What the payroll tax means to your pocket

Oil companies get billions while you pay more

George Curry

“Still the big five oppose ending their taxpayer handouts. Many of those same oil industry leaders oppose actions that would save consumers money at the pump. Former Shell Oil CEO and founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, John Hofmeister, for example, opposes selling a small amount of reserve oil from the nearly full U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower gas prices, which would provide some relief to drivers.”

Dear Editor:

We send our brave young men and women to war in foreign countries so that those citizens will have the right to vote. But so many Americans do not ex-ercise their right to vote here at home.

Less than 40 percent of eligible voters turn out to vote in non-presiden-tial national elections. In presidential elections it improves to slightly more than 50 percent.

Why?

The answer is the quality of the can-didates and their parties. The career politicians from the Republican and

Democratic parties fail to live up to their promises and fail to solve the serious problems facing America. Examples: a failing educational system, ballooning debt and illegal immigration.

GOOOH has the solution: select can-didates who are independent of a politi-cal party and will serve a limited term. GOOOH is an acronym for “Get Out Of Our House,” a non-partisan plan to evict career politicians from the U.S. House of Represetatives. To learn more, visit www.goooh..

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ARIESMoney may come to you from an unlikely source this week. Keep your eyes peeled for opportunity. Let your words this week paint the images of better ways of being in the world for yourself and for those under your care.

Soul Affirmation: I invest new faith in everything I do this week.

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TAURUSYou may decide to visit a friend you haven’t seen in a while, or you may hear from one while you are at work. How did they get your number? You’ll be pleased to con-nect again with this person.

Soul Affirmation: Things are as I believe them to be.


GEMINIYou are full of ideas this week, and some of them have practical appli-cation. Pick and choose which ones to test as you move through your week. Keep a very positive outlook on all relationships.

Soul Affirmation: I find comfort in the familiar.


CANCERToo much information is as confin-ing as too little information for you. Try to find a balance in your con-versations with others. Listen and observe and you’ll learn the thing that you are looking for this week.

Soul Affirmation: I enlarge my hap-piness by forgetting about myself this week.


LEOA humanitarian cause may get you out to a meeting with others of like

mind this week. You’ll meet some interesting people and also get a new view of how you are perceived by others if you go. Enjoy!

Soul Affirmation: I spend the week celebrating me.


VIRGOEverybody’s in a full moon frenzy regarding relationship issues. Listen to what others are saying, and chart your own course through this week. If you are in a relation-ship, remember what brought you together with this person in the first place, and be glad for what you’ve had.

Soul Affirmation: My smile is a ra-diant light to those I encounter


LIBRAYour intuition is trying to tell you something. Be still for a bit and let the message come. You know when to exercise caution and when to let go and revel in pleasure. There’s much pleasure in your life this week.

Soul Affirmation: I keep my eyes open for business opportunities this week.


SCORPIOPut one of your new ideas into action this week and see how it feels as you work through your routine. You are in command of how you think this week, so use this ben-eficial energy to accomplish some of the things you’ve been wanting to do.

Soul Affirmation: I paint my world in colors of the rainbow.


SAGITTARIUSEvery positive idea you have is

likely to be challenged this week, so you may want to keep your bril-liance under wraps until at least tomorrow. Your ideas are sound and good. Don’t take others’ rude behavior personally.

Soul Affirmation: I let go and let the spirit run my life this week


CAPRICORNThis week’s the week to communi-cate those ideas. People will seem to be much more receptive and less grouchy. Make sure that your ideas have some practical actions that can be taken so that people will know how to respond to you.

Soul Affirmation: I tell people I love them this week.


AQUARIUSYou are the messenger of freedom this week, and if you are not care-ful with your words, you’ll find that some people don’t want to be liberated. Not to worry, just go your merry way and enjoy yourself. Others will learn from what you are doing.

Soul Affirmation: I let my instincts light my way this week.


PISCESYour creativity is pulling you in a wonderful direction. Act on your impulse to create beauty in your life. Pay attention when your near-est, dearest friend is trying to tell you something. Your impatience to get to the next project could cause you to miss a valuable signal.

Soul Affirmation: Charm is my middle name this week.


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Ken was born in West-field, Alabama where he was raised by his Aunt Ann B. Lucas. When he was 15 years old, Ken re-located in Detroit to live with his father and step-mother.

He attended and graduated from McKen-sie High School in 1956 and served in the United States Air Force 1957 to 1961 and was honorably discharged. He also con-tinued to be on Reserve duty until January 13, 1963.

Ken graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Sci-ence in Criminal Justice and a minor in sociology. He furthered his educa-tion, receiving a Master of Correctional Science.

He was also a licensed certified social worker for the State of Michigan. He worked at Common Grounds as a substance abuse counselor. He also taught criminal justice at Schoolcraft College Adult Education.

Ken joined the Detroit Police Department. His first assignment was at the 14th Precinct, Vice, Motor Traffic, Detroit Police Benefit & Protec-tive Association as assis-tant secretary-treasurer.

He helped so many families and others in need. He also assisted families of active and re-tired deceased police of-ficers. He became a court security officer for the United States Department

The life and times of Ken Murphy

of Justice (United States Marshals Service.) He worked for AKAiL-Federal Court Security Officers and was a certified expert in the Modified Practical Pistol Course. He retired after 15 years of faithful service.

In 1975, Murphy met Katie Sweeney-Fuquay who works for the De-troit Police Officers As-sociation. Kenneth and Katie married in 1994 and renewed their wedding vowels in 2008 and 2010. Ken was not only dedicat-ed his work, he was also a mentor and role model and encouraged young people to focus on their education.

Kenneth made his tran-sition and leaves to cher-ish his memory his dedi-cated and devoted wife of 17 years, Katie; three daughters, Laurie Murphy Knight, Ardrea Murphy-Starks and Tiffany R. Murphy; two stepsons, Kenzie Fauquay and Kvon Fuquay: seven grandchil-dren and others.

I just wanted everyone

to know how much Hugh “Mr.Blue Pig” Burrell cares about this wonder-ful Family. God bless you all.

The following is for Murphy:

“Father”4 years: “My daddy can

do anything.”7 years: “My dad knows

a lot, a whole lot10 years: “My father

doesn’t know quite every-thing.”

12 years: “Oh, well naturally, father doesn’t know that either

14 years: Father? Hopelessly old-fashioned.

21 years: Oh, that man is out of date. What did you expect?

30 years: Maybe we ought to find out what Dad thinks.

35 years: Let’s ask Dad what he would do before we make a decision.

40 years: “I wonder what Dad would have thought about this. He was pretty smart.”

50 years: My dad knew absolutely everything.

60 years: I’d give any-thing if Dad could be here so I could talk this over with him. I really I really miss that man.

Until next time, I’ll plant U now and dig U later,

Peace and chicken grease.

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The Ronald McDonaldHouse of Detroit, winneroftheMay2011ApronsinActioncontest,TheHomeDepot Foundation’s year-long Facebook votingprogram, will competeagainsttenothermonthlywinners for $250,000 inthefinalroundofthecon-test.Voting isduringthemonth of March at www.facebook.com/homedepo-foundation.

The organization withthe most votes at theend of the month willwin the $250,000 grandprize. Organizationswiththe second and thirdmost votes will receive$150,000 and $100,000respectively, from TheHomeDepotFoundation.

Competingfinalistsin-clude:

April2011:GreatFallsChildren’s ReceivingHome(GreatFalls,Mont.)

May 2011: Ronald Mc-Donald House of Detroit(Detroit,Mich.)

June 2011: JerusalemHouse(Atlanta,Ga.)

July 2011: New Or-leansAreaHabitatforHu-manity(NewOrleans,La.)

August 2011: NorthwestHospital Fdn. (Seattle,Wash.)

September 2011:Taylor VFW Post #4422(Taylor,Mich.)

October2011:MidwestShelterforHomelessVet-erans(Wheaton,Ill.)

November 2011: UtahStateVeteransHome(SaltLakeCity,Utah)

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troit,Mich.)

January 2012: JewishFamily Services (South-field,Mich.)

February 2012: Veter-ans Guest House (Reno,Nev.)

“Wearetrulythrilledtohavebeenselectedasafi-nalistforTheHomeDepotFoundation’s Aprons inActioncontest,”saidJen-niferLitomisky,executivedirectoroftheRonaldMc-Donald House of Detroit.“The$250,000grandprizewould allow us to make-significantimprovements,including replacing theroof, addingnew flooringin all the bedrooms, andcompletingrenovations inthe common areas. Wealso could purchase newfurniture,washers,dryersand refrigerators so thatthethousands of familieswe serve every year willhave a safe, comfortingand secure home awayfrom home while theircriticallyillchildreceivescare, just steps away atChildren’s Hospital ofMichigan.”

During the Aprons inActioncontest,TheHomeDepotFoundation’sFace-bookfanswillhavehelped11 nonprofit organiza-tionswin$25,000eachtobettertheir communities.Afterwinningthe$25,000in May, the House com-pleted major renovationson all of the first levelshower facilities as wellas several bathrooms onthesecondlevel.

Across the country,The Home Depot Asso-ciates give back to theircommunities by volun-teeringtheirtimeandtal-

ents with local nonprofitorganizations, like TheRonald McDonald Houseof Detroit. The Apronsin Action Program rec-ognizes these successfulpartnerships and giveseachofthefeaturednon-profitstheopportunitytodo additional work withTeamDepotvolunteerstobettertheircommunities.Working together, theRonald McDonald Houseof Detroit and TeamDepot volunteers haveupdated rooms for fami-lies,installednewcarpet,painted the interior ofthebuildingandreplacedmalfunctioningwindows.

“Aprons in Action isour $1 million effort tosupport the most activeand engaged nonprofitorganizations across thecountry,” said Kelly Caf-farelli, president of TheHome Depot Founda-tion.“ThroughApronsinAction, we have alreadydistributed $440,000 to44 deserving organiza-tions from across thenationwide Team Depotnetwork, allowing themto continue their greatwork.”

Aprons in Action ison Facebook atwww.facebook.com/homede-pot or www.facebook.com/homedepotfounda-tion.

The final percentagesof votes for each non-profit will be posted onTheHomeDepotandTheHomeDepotFoundation’sFacebookpages.Formoreinformation and to viewthe program rules, visitTheHomeDepotonFace-book or go towww.ho-medepotfoundation.org.

80th birthday celebrationHelen Body celebrated her 80th birthday on Feb. 27 with family and friends who surrounded her with love on this special day. All 10 of her children, 12 grandchil-dren, one great-grandchild and close friends of the family were present to cel-ebrate. Special surprise guests included Carla Washington of Friends Who Care and Adam Mundy of Detroit Councilman Kenneth Cockrel’s office. He presented Mrs. Body with a proclamation from the Detroit City Council.

By PJ Banks-AndersonD.Min., LCDR, CH, USN (Ret)

Thefollowingismytrib-ute to the late WhitneyElisabethHouston:

I met Whitney Hous-ton’s music while serv-ing in the Gulf War.She recorded “The StarSpangledBanner”andweplayedtherecordingoverandover.ThetroopsandIweresoproudandpleasedtoexperiencethispower-fulwomanofGod’svoice.Shehelpedencouragesomany.Peace,sweetpeace,at last for you, WhitneyElisabethHouston.

Iwill continue toprayfor your family that, asyouhavepeacenow,maytheyalsocometoaplaceof rest in the awesomememories and legacyyou have left for our en-joyment and encourage-ment.

I grew up listening toher mother, Cissy Hous-ton, and first cousinDionneWarwick’smusic.Itisreportedthatthelastsong Ms. Houston sangwas “Yes, Jesus LovesMe.”

After many years ofdrama, success and suf-fering, separations and

finallydivorce,onthetopofthechartsintheeight-iesandnineties,multipleGrammy’s, many battleswith addiction that even-tuallydestroyedhervocalchords, she returned toher beginnings, a placewhere she first met theLord.

Ms. Houston is theperfectexampleoftheim-portance of introducingourchildrentoGodearlyon. Without that earlytraining, what principles,wisdom,andguidedoourchildrenhavetocalluponor to fall back on exceptdrugs, drunkenness,dramaanddemons?

The Henry Ford Com-munity College (HFCC)JobPlacementOfficewillhost a “Back to RésuméBasics”guestpanel/work-shop on Wednesday,March14, from3to4:30p.m. in theBerryAudito-rium of the ASCC Build-ing, which is located onthe main campus. Thisevent is freeandopentothepublic.

HFCC is coordinatingthiseventwiththeHuman

ResourcesAssociationofGreater Detroit (HRAGD)Community RelationsCommittee,whowillhaveseveralmembersinatten-dance. These memberswill participate in boththe panel and breakoutsessions, sharing theirexpertise on what job-seekers need to have ontheirrésumé.

“Thisisagreatoppor-tunitytohearfromfront-line decision-makers on

what they look for in agreat résumé. You canalso get one-on-one helpinourbreakoutsessionsto polish your résumé,”said Chad T. Austin,Job Placement officer atHFCC.

For more informationabout “Back to RésuméBasics,” contact Austinat (313) 845-9618 or viaemail at [email protected].

Technology to restorevision through the useof a component of greenalgae - developed by aWayne State Universityprofessor and scientificdirector of the Ligon Re-searchCenterofVisionatthe Kresge Eye Institute-hasattractedadditionalfundingfortherapydevel-opment.

The Foundation Fight-ingBlindnessannounceda $250,000 grant fromtheir affiliate, NationalNeurovision ResearchInstitute, to RetroSenseTherapeutics, LLC, aMichigan-basedcompany.RetroSense signed a li-censeagreement in2011forthenovelgene-therapyapproaches developed at

Wayne State Universityby Zhuo-Hua Pan, Ph.D.,professor of ophthalmol-ogy and anatomy & cellbiology in the School ofMedicine.

For more information,visit: http://www.media.wayne.edu/2012/02/14/retrosense-therapeutics-receives-grant-from-the-foundation

Fromthe football fieldand basketball court tothe corporate boardroomand executive suite, anew University of Michi-gan executive educationprogram will teach busi-ness leadership throughlessons learned in U-Msports.

Leaders and Best:Winning the LeadershipGameisaninnovativesix-dayprogram(June24-29)for senior business lead-ers offered by MichiganRoss Executive Educa-tion and the U-M Athlet-ics Department that willcombineU-M’srichtradi-tionsof leadershipexcel-lence in academics andathletics.The programwill feature U-M athleticdirector David Brandon,football coach BradyHoke, basketball coachJohnBeileinandsoftballcoach Carol Hutchins,whowillsharethethink-ing behind their winningstrategies and explainwhatittakestoleadhigh-performing teams whenthestakesarehigh.Theywill be joined by formerU-M football coach LloydCarr, former footballplayer Desmond Howardand Zingerman’s founderAri Weinzweig, amongothers.

Topleadershipexpertsfrom the Michigan RossSchool of Business willlead the program: KimCameron, associate deanof Michigan Ross Execu-tive Education and theWilliam Russell KellyProfessorofManagementand Organizations; ScottDeRue, assistant profes-sor of management andorganizations and co-di-rector of the Ross Lead-ershipInitiative;andBobQuinn,professorofbusi-ness administration andmanagement and organi-zations.

They will teach ses-sions on positive lead-ership, positive energyresilience, business andsports translation, theleader as coach, funda-mentals of leadership,leaving a leadershiplegacy and more.“Withthe most successful col-legefootballteaminU.S.historyandadeeplineupof nationally acclaimedvarsitysports,theall-starcoachesattheUniversity

of Michigan define lead-ership,” Cameron said.change.

To learn more, visitwww.mgoblue.com.

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Coaches in the classroom: Applying sports leadership to business

Sherrie L. Farrell has been named managing member of the Detroit office of Dykema, a lead-ing Detroit-based national law firm.

In her new role, Farrell will oversee the general management and growth of Dykema’s Detroit office.

“Sherrie is a tremen-dous leader and we’re pleased to have her in charge of our Detroit office,” said Peter M. Kel-lett, Dykema’s chairman and chief executive offi-cer. “She brings a fresh perspective to the job that we believe will help Dykema to grow and con-tinue to play a key role in the Detroit community.”

Farrell, a former col-umnist and feature writer for the Michigan Chroni-cle, also serves as chair of Dykema’s Diversity Com-mittee.

Farrell said she is “hon-ored to have been chosen for this important assign-ment in the firm. Dykema was founded in Detroit and while we now have 11 offices around the coun-try, it is a special privilege for me to have been given the responsibility for ad-ministration of our home office.”

Farrell, who has been at Dykema since 1997, is a member in the firm’s Litigation Department. In that role she advises clients on all aspects of business disputes, in-cluding a broad range of complex litigation mat-ters. She has represented manufacturers, closely-held corporations, auto suppliers and construc-tion companies in both litigated and non-litigated matters. Her practice also includes the defense of consumer financial ser-vices matters. She served as the national discovery counsel for a Fortune 25 corporation.

Farrell also has signifi-cant experience in corpo-rate bankruptcy matters and business restructur-ing. She has represented troubled suppliers, staff-ing corporations, con-struction companies and other regional and nation-al businesses in creditors’ rights matters, out-of-court restructurings and as debtors’ and creditors’ counsel in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings. She has a breadth of experi-ence in leading document and information investi-gations and has worked extensively with corpo-rate counsel to develop and implement discovery strategies.

In 2011, she received the Robert Millender Vi-sionary Award from Mich-igan State University Col-lege of Law’s Black Law Students Association. The award is named after the renowned Detroit at-torney who was a partner in the first integrated law firm in the United States and a political mentor to such legendary leaders as Coleman A. Young, John Conyers and Richard Austin.

A participant in a number of professional and bar activities, Farrell is a member of the Ameri-can Bar Association, De-troit Metropolitan Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, National Bar Association, Wolverine

Bar Association, serving as president from 2008-2009, and the Women’s Lawyers Association of Michigan, which she served as president from 2000-2001.

In addition, Farrell is an active member of sev-eral civic and charitable organizations. She serves on the Michigan Govern-ing Board of Directors for Gift of Life, an organ and tissue donation pro-gram, and is an Advisory Board member of the Detroit Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Educa-tion Program (MOTTEP). She formerly served as a member of Wayne State University Law School’s Board of Visitors and as Barrister of the University of Detroit Mercy School of

Law’s chapter of Ameri-can Inns of Court, whose goals are to instill excel-lence in advocacy and professionalism among students.

Farrell was a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Detroit Class XVIII, a community lead-ership program for execu-tives in Southeast Michi-gan. She is a current board member of the Legal Aid and Defender Associa-tion, Inc., the largest pro-vider of free legal services to the indigent in Michi-gan and one of the largest in the United States.

Farrell earned a B.A. from Wayne State Univer-sity and a J.D. from the Michigan State University College of Law.

About Dykema Dykema is a leading national law firm, serving business entities world-wide on a wide range of complex business issues. Dykema lawyers and other professionals in 11 U.S. offices work in close partnership with clients – from start-ups to For-tune 1000 companies – to deliver outstand-ing results, unparalleled service and exceptional value in every engage-ment. To learn more, visit www.dykema.com.

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Theme: “The Vision, the Venture,

and the Victory”, Acts 16: 6-15

GUEST CHURCHES

Sunday, March 11, 2012:10:00 A.M. Minister Marcus D. Jennings, Shield of Faith Church3:00 P.M.Pastor Curtis R. Grant & Zion Hope Baptist Church

Tuesday, March 13, 2012:7:00 P.M.Pastor Edward L. Branch & Third New Hope Baptist Church

Wednesday, March 14, 2012:7:00 P.M.Pastor Julius C. Hope & New Grace Baptist Church

Sunday, March 18, 2012:10:00 A.M. T.B.A.3:00 P.M.Pastor Nathaniel Caldwell & Greater Burnette Baptist Church Sunday, March 25, 2012: OFFICIAL DAY10:00 A.M. Pastor James Jennings, Sr. & New True Vine Baptist Church3:00 P.M.Pastor Everett N. Jennings, Sr. & New Providence Baptist Church

Chairperson: Trustee Charlene MilesCo-Chair: Alberta Curry

Homecoming Day for Rev. Naomi GatlinRev. Naomi Gatlin (second from right), joined William Love (left), Barbara White, Acie Cooper, and O’ Neil D. Swanson Sr. Pres./CEO Swanson Funeral Homes Inc. recently to celebrate the annual Homecoming Day for Rev. Gatlin and members of Universal Liberty in Christ Temple located at 7000 E. Canfield.

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church will be celebrat-ing its 93rd church anni-versary on Sunday, March 11. The church began with a strong foundation, akey factor in the suc-cess of the church. They are now in the 21st cen-tury celebrating 93 years of success, and can sing from the top of the moun-tain: “Down Through the Years,” “I thank You, Jesus” and all the other spirit-filled songs of how good God has been good.

They have invited a host of guest ministers and church families to join them in this special celebration. The anniver-sary will start with eve-ning worship services on Wednesday, March 7, and conclude on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. each night, and will culminate on Sunday, March 11, with a full day of celebrations. The 7:45 a.m. guest pastor will be Rev. Dr. Allyson Abrams, pastor of Zion Progress Baptist Church. The 10:45 a.m. speaker will be Rev. Ricardo Bartlett II, senior

pastor, Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. The 3:30 p.m. speaker will be Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers, president of the Michigan Progressive Baptist Con-vention and pastor of New Greater Mt. Moriah Bap-tist Church.

The theme is “93 years strong, trusting in the Lord.” The Scripture is from Proverbs 3:5: “I will trust in the Lord with all thine heart.” The colors are red and white.

Wanda Harper, chair-person, and Deacon Mi-chael Bouie, co-chairper-son, and the entire Dexter Avenue Baptist Church family invite the public to bless them with their presence.

Dexter Avenue Bap-tist Church is located at 13500 Dexter Ave.

For further informa-tion, please call the church office at (313) 869-4878.

Onward Christian Soldiers! Mission-ary Hattie B. Humphrey has expressed her concern about aggressively con-fronting the onslaught of issues we are facing in this day and time. Missionary Humphrey is on the forefront to pro-tect our community from indifference and injustice. Chairing this year’s cel-

ebration is Hon. Kevin Robinson, co-chair is Hon. Prentis Edwards Jr. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 17, 6 p.m.. at the Hotel St. Regis 3071 W. Grand Blvd.

For ticket information please call Mo-nique Marks at (313) 363-1707 or Mi-chael Van Tull at (313) 283-2572.

The Tougaloo College Alumni Association, De-troit Chapter, is pleased to present “An Evening with Tony Dungy” at their inaugural fundraiser, which will benefit metro-politan Detroit students currently enrolled and en-tering Tougaloo College.

The event will take place on April 14, 6:30 p.m., in the Renaissance Ballroom of the Detroit Marriot in the Renais-sance Center. Tickets are $100.

Dungy is a former NFL player and retired coach of the Tampa Bucca-neers and the Indianapo-lis Colts. In 2007, he led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory, making him the first Afri-can American coach to win the prestigious Lomdardi Trophy. As an author, mentor and commentator

on NBC’s “Football Night in America,” Dungy re-mains a driving force in sports and the media. He has authored four books and is involved in a wide variety of charitable orga-nizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Fellowship

of Christian Athletes and the American Diabetes Association.

The theme for this year’s event is “Mentoring Detroit’s Youth Today.” The Tougaloo College Alumni Association, De-troit Chapter, is dedicat-ed to ensuring that local students have access to a quality education at one of the nation’s oldest his-torically Black colleges.

The Princeton Review listed Tougoloo College as one of the Best Colleg-es in the Southeast, and the Washington Monthly selected Tougaloo College among the Top 20 liberal arts institutions in the nation. Please feel free to visit Tougaloo College, at www.tougaloo.edu to learn more about its rich history and academic ac-complishments.

Rev. Ricardo Bartlett IIRev. Dr. Allyson Abrams

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church celebrates 93rd anniversary

LOCAL JUDGES honor and congratulate Missionary Hattie B. Humphrey on cel-ebrating another spirit filled year of doing service in Detroit. Seated (from left) Hon. Katherine L. Hansen, Missionary H. B. Humphrey, Monique Marks. Standing: Hon. Linda V. Parker, Hon. Gershwin A. Drain, Hon. David S. Robinson Jr., Hon. Kevin F. Robbins, Hon. Lawrence S. Talon, Hon. Prentis Edwards, Jr., Hon. Edward Ewell Jr., Hon. Donna Robinson Milhouse.

2012 Civic Birthday Celebration honoring Missionary Hattie B. Humphrey

Tony Dungy keynote speaker for Tougaloo College event

benefiting Detroit area students

Tony Dungy

Sherrie L. Farrell named Dykema’s Detroit office managing member

Sherrie L. Farrell

March is NationalRed Cross Month

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Leland Stein can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter at LelandSteinIII

Michigan Chronicle/PSL Co-Coaches of the Year: Thomas Wilcher (left) from Cass Tech and Douglas’ Al Demps (right) with Linda Swanson.

Michigan Chronicle All-PSL team at Hotel St. Regis with Andre Harlan (middle), VP of Detroit Coaches Association.

Speakers: Leland Stein III (front, left), O’Neil Swanson, Ron Johnson and George Stein Jr. Back from left: Eric Smith, Keith Williams, Thomas Seabron and Alan Hughes.

Former Northwestern High and Pittsburgh Steelers star Ron Johnson (left) and PSL Offensive Player of the Year, Crockett quarterback Brian Blackburn.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE 2011

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE 2011

Michigan Chronicle/Co-PSL Offensive Players of the YearMartin Luther King running back

Dennis Norfleet and

Crockett quarterback Brian Blackburn

Crockett offensive tackle antoine Johnson- Clark

Cass offensive tackle Kenton gibbs

Martin Luther King offensive guard Sam Tate

Mumford offensive guard Daron Brown

Cody center Demetrius Carpenter

Douglas running back Demetrius Stinson

Southwestern running back Romello Ross

Crockett receiver Khalid Hill

Southeastern receiver Mercedes Williamson

Cass receiver Ruben Lile

Finney athlete Kendrick Mingo

Pershing punter Demetrius Newsome

Michigan Chronicle/PSL Defensive Player of the Year

Cass LinebackerRoyce Jenkins-Stone

Cass defensive lineman, Darryl goldsmith

Central defensive lineman, Micheal Jones

Renaissance defensive lineman, Jabari Dean

Crockett defensive lineman, Jalen Dandridge

Southwestern linebacker, Marino Water

Pershing linebacker, Veyon Brentley

Osborn linebacker, Dorian Cowans

Denby linebacker, Micheal Phillips

Cass linebacker, Laron Taylor

Douglas defensive back, Delcory Williams

Kettering defensive back, Ralph gibson

Cass Tech defensive back, Terry Richardson

Renaissance defensive back, Chris Norris

Henry Ford defensive back, Victor edge

Antione Johnson-Clark Crockett (Undecided)

Royce Jenkins-StoneCass Tech Linebacker

Darryl Goldsmith Cass (Saginaw Valley State)

Delcory WilliamsDouglas (undecided)

Demetrius Stinson Douglas

Dennis NorfleetKing (U-M)

Dorian CowansOsborn- (Lakeland Univ.)

Jalen DandridgeCrockett (undecided)

Kendrick Mingo Finney (Langston)

Kenton Gibbs Cass (undecided)

Khalid Hill Crockett (U-M)

Laron TaylorCass (Iowa)

Mario Waters Southwestern (undecided)

Ralph Gibson Kettering(Eastern Mich or Bowling Green)

Romello Ross Southwestern (Alabama State)

Ruben LileCass (Iowa)

Terry Richardson Cass (U-M)

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Michigan Chronicle and the Detroit Public School League Football Coaches AssociationHotel St. Regis host the

Prepared by Leland Stein III • Photos by Andre Smith • Sponsored by Papa Johns

Leland Stein can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter at LelandSteinIII

Michigan Chronicle/PSL Co-Coaches of the Year – (l to r) Thomas Wilcher from Cass Tech, Linda Swanson and Douglas’ Al Demps.

Michigan Chronicle All-PSL team at Hotel St. Regis with Andre Harlan (middle), V.P. of Det. Coaches Association.

Speakers: (front from left) Leland Stein III, O’Neil Swanson, Ron Johnson and George Stein Jr. (back from left) Eric Smith, Keith Williams, Thomas Seabron and Alan Hughes.

(l-r) Former Northwestern High and Pittsburgh Steeler’s star, Ron Johnson and PSL Offensive Player of the Year, Crockett quarterback, Brian Blackburn.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE 2011

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE 2011

Michigan Chronicle/Co-PSL Offensive Players of the YearMartin Luther King running back

Dennis Norfleet and

Crockett quarterback Brian Blackburn

Crockett offensive tackle antoine Johnson- Clark

Cass offensive tackle Kenton gibbs

Martin Luther King offensive guard Sam Tate

Mumford offensive guard Daron Brown

Cody center Demetrius Carpenter

Douglas running back Demetrius Stinson

Southwestern running back Romello Ross

Crockett receiver Khalid Hill

Southeastern receiver Mercedes Williamson

Cass receiver Ruben Lile

Finney athlete Kendrick Mingo

Pershing punter Demetrius Newsome

Michigan Chronicle/PSL Defensive Player of the Year

Cass LinebackerRoyce Jenkins-Stone

Cass defensive lineman, Darryl goldsmith

Central defensive lineman, Micheal Jones

Renaissance defensive lineman, Jabari Dean

Crockett defensive lineman, Jalen Dandridge

Southwestern linebacker, Marino Water

Pershing linebacker, Veyon Brentley

Osborn linebacker, Dorian Cowans

Denby linebacker, Micheal Phillips

Cass linebacker, Laron Taylor

Douglas defensive back, Delcory Williams

Kettering defensive back, Ralph gibson

Cass Tech defensive back, Terry Richardson

Renaissance defensive back, Chris Norris

Henry Ford defensive back, Victor edge

Antione Johnson-Clark Crockett (Undecided)

Royce Jenkins-StoneCass Tech Linebacker

Darryl Goldsmith Cass (Saginaw Valley State)

Delcory WilliamsDouglas (undecided)

Demetrius StinsonDouglas

Dennis NorfleetKing (U-M)

Dorian CowansOsborn- (Lakeland Univ.)

Jalen DandridgeCrockett (undecided)

Kendrick MingoFinney (Langston)

Kenton GibbsCass (undecided)

Khalid HillCrockett (U-M)

Laron TaylorCass (Iowa)

Mario Waters Southwestern (undecided)

Ralph Gibson Kettering(Eastern Mich or Bowling Green)

Romello RossSouthwestern (Alabama State)

Ruben LileCass (Iowa)

Terry Richardson Cass (U-M)

Hotel St. Regis hosts the

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Gov. Rick Snyder fol-lowed the recommenda-tion of the independentHighland Park Schoolsreview team, confirminghis determination thata financial emergencyexists in the HighlandPark School District andreappointingJackMartinas emergency manager,pursuant toPublicAct4of2011,theLocalGovern-mentandSchoolDistrictFiscalAccountabilityAct.Martin, a certified publicaccountant, is founderand chairman of Martin,Arrington, Desai &Meyers, P.C.,and servedas chief financial officerfor the U.S. Departmentof Education from 2002to2005.

“Jack Martin is therightpersonforthispost.Not only does he have aclear understanding ofthecrisisfacingHighlandPark school, he has thebackground, expertiseand passion to addressit,”Snydersaid.“Despitethe roadblocksalong theway, we remain commit-ted and will work tire-lessly to ensure to thewell-being and educationofHighlandParkkids.”

The governor’s reap-pointment of Martin fol-lowed a review team’sunanimousrecommenda-tion first on Jan. 4, andagain on Feb. 22 during

an open public meeting,that the district is expe-riencingafinancialemer-gency.

• The HPS cumulativedeficit increased by 51percent over the pastfiscal year, growing from$6.6millionto$11.3mil-lion. Expenditures ex-ceeded revenues by $3.8million in FY 11. Thedistrict received $14,165per pupil, but expended$16,508perpupil.

• For the 2011 fiscalyear,HPS’perpupilreve-nueranked40outof777localdistrictsandacade-mies,placing thedistrictinthetop5percentofperpupilrevenuestatewide.

• Despite three specialhardship or cash ad-

vancesthattotalednearly$5 million over the pastseven months, HighlandParkSchoolswasunableto pay its teachers andstaffforthethirdtimeonFeb.24,2012.

• On Feb. 8, 2012, theMichigan Department ofEducation processed a$261,000 state aid ad-vance under Section 17boftheStateSchoolAidActtoensurethatthedistrictcould meet its Feb. 10,2012 payroll for teachersandstaff.

• OnJan.13,2012,MDEprocessed a $188,000stateaidadvancetoagainensure that the districtcouldmeetitspayrollforteachersandstaff.

• Thedistrict’spupilen-rollment has decreasedby58percentsince2006,dropping from 3,179pupils to 1,331 for FY2011. Current estimatesshow a pupil count of969.

• The district has in-curred an operating defi-cit in five of the last sixfiscalyears.

Asemergencymanager,Martin will develop andmaintainongoingcommu-nicationswithschooldis-trict officials, parents ofHighland Park students,members of the commu-nity,andthemedia.

Jack Martin

Amanda “Amy” L.Good, CEO of Alterna-tives For Girls (AFG), a24-year-old southwestDetroit-based nonprofitorganization servinghomeless and at-riskgirlsandyoungwomen,was recently appointedby Gov. Rick Snyder tothenewlyformedMichi-ganCommitteeonJuve-nileJustice,anadvisoryboard to be held withinthe Michigan Depart-mentofHumanServices.Asamemberofthecom-mittee, Good will serveas the representative ofprivatenonprofitorgani-zations.

Snyder issued Ex-ecutive Order 2012-1,which establishes the15-member committeetoadviseonjuvenilejus-ticeissuesandguideef-fective implementationof juvenile justice poli-cies and programs. TheMichigan Committee onJuvenile Justice replac-estwocommissionsthatpreviously worked onjuvenile justice issues,the Juvenile Account-ability Block Grant Ad-visoryand theMichiganCommissiononJuvenileJustice, of which Goodwasamember.

“I am very pleasedto have been appointedto this crucial state-wide committee,” saidGood.“AsIhavelearnedthroughmypastserviceon this committee, andthroughAlternativesForGirls’ work with home-less and high-risk girlsandyoungwomen-someaging out of the fostercare or juvenile jus-tice system, and somesimply “aging out” ofyouth homelessness-

Michigan’s youth whoare at risk for, and en-gaged in, the juvenilejusticesystemneedourverybestefforts,energy,creativity,andallthere-sourceswecanbringtobeartoprovidethemandtheir families with op-portunitiestoheal,grow,thrive,andcontributetosociety. I look forwardto serving with my col-leagues in this impor-tantwork.”

Other members ofthe revised committeeinclude Judge DoreneAllen, of Midland, chiefprobatejudgeforMidlandCounty;MelissaBaldwin,of Ionia; JohnBroad,ofGrosse Pointe Farms,president and CEO ofCrimeStoppersofMichi-gan;BarbaraDonaldson,of Traverse City, chiefprobationofficer for theGrand Traverse CountyFamily Division of the13thCircuitCourt;Law-rence “Larry” Emig, ofReed City, county com-missioner for OsceolaCounty and vice chair-personoftheboard;Jef-freyFink,ofKalamazoo,KalamazooCountypros-

ecutingattorney;SandraMetcalf,ofGrandHaven,director of juvenile ser-vicesforthe20thCircuitCourt’sFamilyDivision;Kari Kusmierz, of Or-leans, captain and com-mander of the trainingdivisionfortheMichiganStatePolice;andLarissaNiec,ofMountPleasant,licensed clinical childpsychologist, directorof the Parent-Child In-teractionTherapy(PCIT)Clinic and ResearchLabatCentralMichiganUniversity and psychol-ogyprofessoratCentralMichiganUniversity.

Also,EdRoth,ofSter-ling Heights, head ofThe Center for CharterSchoolsatCentralMich-iganUniversity;BrandonShire, of Midland, stu-dent of criminal justiceand law enforcement atDelta College; KenyattaStephens, of Farming-tonHills,chiefoperatingofficer of Black FamilyDevelopment, Inc.; andRichardWood,ofBrigh-ton, founder and execu-tivedirectorofMidcourseCorrection ChallengeCamps,Inc.

AlternativesForGirlsisaDetroit-based501(c)3nonprofit serving home-less and high-risk girlsandyoungwomen.Since1987, AFG has providedcritical services to thegirls and young womenit serves, including safeshelter, street outreachandeducationalsupport,vocational guidance,mentoring,preventionac-tivities, and counseling.The goal is to empow-er the girls and youngwomenitservestomakepositivechoices.

Henry Ford HealthSystem physician Kim-berlydawnWisdom,M.D.,has been appointed byPresidentBarackObamatoserveasamemberofthe Advisory Group onPrevention, Health Pro-motion, and IntegrativeandPublicHealth.

Dr.Wisdomcurrentlyserves as Senior VicePresidentofCommunityHealth&EquityandtheChief Wellness officerat Henry Ford HealthSystem.

As a member of theAdvisory Group, Dr.Wisdom will advise thePresident’s Cabinet onpolicy and provide pro-gram recommendations.TheAdvisoryGroupalsoadvises the NationalPrevention Council onlifestyle-based chronicdisease prevention andmanagement,integrativehealth care practices,andhealthpromotion.

The Advisory groupwasestablishedinJuneof 2010 by the U.S. De-partment of Health andHumanServices and re-portstotheU.S.SurgeonGeneral.

“Iamextremelyproudthat Dr. Wisdom hasbeenchosentoshareherexpertise and passionforpreventivehealthinawaythatwillnowmean-ingfullyimpactthewell-beingofallAmericans,”says Nancy Schlicht-ing, CEO of Henry FordHealthSystem.

Dr. Wisdom’s 30-yearcareer in health careincludes developing in-novative partnershipsto improve communityhealth. As the foundingdirector of the Instituteof Multicultural Healthat Henry Ford HealthSystem she developedAIMHI (African Ameri-can Initiative for MaleHealth Improvement),a nationally recognizedinitiative that recentlyreceived the MichiganAssociation of HealthPlans Pinnacle Awardfor Community Collabo-ration.

Dr.Wisdomisthere-cipient of the Gail andLois Warden EndowedChair on MulticulturalHealth for Henry FordHealth System and co-chairs the Henry FordHealthcare Equity Cam-paign, which strivesto address and elimi-nate health care dis-parities. The campaigngoal is to increaseawareness, culturalcompetency, and oppor-tunitiestoensurehealthcare equity is practicedbyHenryFordproviders,staff, researchers andthe community at large–andtolinkhealthcareequityasakey,measur-able aspect of clinicalquality.

From 2003 to 2010,Dr. Wisdom served asthefirstsurgeongeneralinMichigan.

In response to De-troit’s infant mortalityrate,amongthenation’shighest, the Detroit Re-gional Infant MortalityReduction Task Force,chaired by Dr. Wisdom,is developing ground-breaking strategies to“sew up the safety net”ascompetinghealthsys-tems and public healthagencies collaborate toreduce infant mortality.Theapproachwillreateasustainabletemplatefor

futureregionalcollabora-tionstoclosehealthdis-parities gaps and createa healthier community.Funding for the projectisprovidedbytheRobertWood Johnson Founda-tionLocalFundingPart-nerships, The KresgeFoundation and otherlocalpartners.

Dr.Wisdomcurrentlyserves on the SatcherHealthLeadershipBoard:the National Campaignto Prevent Teen andUnplanned PregnancyBoard;thePublicHealthInstitute Board, and isthe Honorary Chair ofthe Governor’s Council(MI)onPhysicalFitness,HealthandSports.

She is a board-certi-fied Emergency Medi-cine physician at HenryFordandservesasanas-sistant professor in theDepartment of MedicalEducationattheUniver-sityofMichiganMedicalSchool.

Dr. Wisdom earnedhermedicaldegreefromthe University of Michi-gan Medical School,her master’s of sciencedegree from the Univer-sity of Michigan SchoolofPublicHealth,andherbachelor’s degree fromthe University of Penn-sylvania.

Amy L. Good

On February 16, Dr.Kimberlydawn Wisdom was sworn in as a member of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion and Integrative and Public Health by Dr. Howard K. Koh while Nancy Combs held the Bible at the Hubert H Humphrey Department of Health and Human Services Building in Washington, DC.

Henry Ford Hospital’sDivisionofGastroenterol-ogy has been recognizedfor its quality of care bythe nation’s leading gas-trointestinal endoscopysociety.

HenryFordwasoneof27 organizations nation-

ally to be recognized bythe American Society forGastrointestinal Endos-copy(ASGE)forqualityinendoscopy.TheASGEEn-doscopyUnitRecognitionProgram honors gastro-enterological endoscopyprograms with a demon-stratedtrackrecordofad-heringtoASGEguidelineson privileges, quality as-surance, endoscopy re-processingandmaintain-

ingCDCinfectioncontrolstandards.

Upon completion ofthe program, hospitalsreceiveanASGE“Certifi-cate of Recognition” forpromoting quality in en-doscopywhichisvalidforthreeyears.

ASGE is the profes-sion’s leader in settingstandards of excellenceinendoscopythroughitssafetyguidelinesandthetraining of its membersso that patients receivethe best and safest carepossible. ASGE, withnearly 12,000 membersworldwide, promotesthe highest standardsfor endoscopic trainingand practice, fosters en-

doscopic research, rec-ognizes distinguishedcontributions to endos-copy,andistheforemostresource for endoscopiceducation.

Henry Ford’s Divisionof Gastroenterology isa national leader in the

diagnosis and treatmentof digestive disorders. Itincludes the Inflamma-tory Bowel Disease (IBD)CenterandLiverDiseaseCenter,a firstof itskindinMichigan,whichtreatspatients with liver dis-ease, including medicalmanagement, advancedminimally invasive surgi-cal techniques and livertransplantation.

“Henry Ford was one of 27 organi-zations nationally to be recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endos-copy (ASGE) for quality in endoscopy.”

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UPfrontAre unions really good to Blacks?

Help ‘kitchen table’ entrepreneurs

By Stacy Swimp I’m disappointed anddisgusted with electedliberal officials playingthe race card in their ef-forts to justify their as-sault on the basic logicand intellectual capacityof Americans across thiswonderful land of oppor-tunity.Oneoftheliesthatliberals officials use tomanipulate Black Ameri-cansisthatforcedunion-ism is constitutional. Inthe Black community,thatisfurtherhighlightedby playing the race cardandclaiminghow“good”the unions have been toBlackpeople.

Last month, Wiscon-sinStateSenatorSpencerCoggs, inashamefuldis-playofpretzellogicmiredin the depths of long-dead racial realities, pro-claimed:�Asapeople,wehavedonewellwithunionjobs.I know the impactthat union jobs have onour wages, our healthcareandourveryabilitytokeepajob.Ifitweren�tforunions,weoftenwouldn�thave a hedge to protectus against being the lasthiredandfirstfired.�

Liberals would haveBlack Americans to be-lieve that unions are theonlyhopeforovercomingthe victimhood assignedto Black Americansandperpetuatedbyliberalpol-iticianswhoareintentonprofitingfromthisfarce.I,forone,havegrowntiredofthisintentionalrefusalto acknowledge theim-portanceandsignificanceof what Black Americabrings to the table on adailybasis.We,asdoallAmericans,determineourownplaceinourhistory,and certainly don’t needspecial treatment fromunions or governmentinorder to shine brilliantlyin our individual pursuitofhappiness.

Unions, furthermore,in their blatantdesire toperpetuate an ugly anduntrue picture to curry

favoramongBlackAmeri-cans, continue to dis-criminate against Blackworkers. If most BlackAmericansknewthefacts,Iamconvincedthattherewould be a resoundingrenouncingandenmasseoptingoutofunions.

The Center for UnionFacts (http://www.union-facts.com/crime-cor-ruption/discrimination-by-unions) published areport obtained throughthe Freedom of Informa-tion Act which demon-strates, in large part,union discriminationagainstBlacks.ThereportstatedthatBetween2000and 2011, labor unionsfaced13,815complaintsofdiscrimination filed withthe government’s EqualEmployment OpportunityCommission. These in-cluded 4,248 complaintsof race discrimination.That amounts to at leastoneformalcomplaintperday for racialdiscrimina-tion. Unions also discrimi-nate against Blacks inlabor,particularlyincon-struction, through theDavisBaconActof1931.TheDavisBaconActwascreated for the purposeof keeping non-unionBlacks workers fromcompeting with white-onlyunionsforconstruc-tion jobs that were par-tially or fully funded bythe Federal government.Itwasa“JimCrow”Law.

MostBlackstodaydonotknow that thisJimCrowlawisnotonlystillonthebooks, but continues tohave the same intendedconsequence. Another way thatunions discriminateagainstBlacksisthroughwhat is known as Proj-ect Labor Agreements(PLAs). The NationalBlack Chamber of Com-merce recently releasedthe following statement,regardingPLAs:“African-American workers aresignificantly underrepre-sentedinallcraftsofcon-structionunionshops…this problem has beenpersistentduringpastde-cades and there appearstobenotypeofimprove-mentcoming…PLAsareanti-free-market, non-competitive,and,mostofall,discriminatory.”(Seehttp:/ /www.plawatch.com/discrimiate) Studies upon studieshaveconfirmedthatPLAsserveasmajorbarriersforBlack owned businessesseeking to bid on publicandprivateprojects.Nev-ertheless, unions con-tinuetolobbyforgovern-ment to sustain publicpolicies that have nega-tive outcomes for Blackbusiness owners andworkers,whilepromotingracial equalityandsocialjusticethroughfalsepro-paganda. Regarding forcedunionism, Black Ameri-cansshouldbeoutraged.No American should beforced to join a union,againsttheirwill,andpaydues in order to work.TheBlackunemploymentrateisalmost17percent.That Black Americanswould face being termi-nated from their jobs,harassment or discrimi-nation,iftheydon’twanttojoinaunion,isaformofeconomicslavery.Slav-ery,byanyname, isstillslavery. Areunionsreallygoodto Blacks? Not unlessfreedom deprived, in anyway, can ever be definedas“good.”

By Ralph D. Ward While Gov. Rick Snyderhas pledged to make jobsapriorityfor2012,wehavea rich, hidden opportunity—butonetrappedbetweentheworldsofeconomicde-velopmentandemploymentand trainingefforts for thepoor.Stateeconomicdevel-opment focuses on tempt-ing new businesses to thecommunity and helpingcurrentbusinessesexpand.

Employment and trainingtends to serve those withthe most strikes againstthem — low income, pooreducation, criminal re-cords, youth, and oftenseveral generations of life on the dole.Bothcanbeafrustratingupstreamswimagainstour area’s economic trends.Oflate,therehavebeententativeeffortstobuild synergy between the domains ofeconomic development and educationandtraining.

The Michigan Economic Develop-mentCorporation(MEDC)andMichiganSmallBusiness&TechnologyDevelop-ment Center (MI-SBTDC) are outstand-inghere.MI-SBTDC,forexample,offersa valuable 10-week “FastTrac” entre-preneurial training program. These of-feringsaredemanding, formalized, andintentionallyoff-putting.

Thosewhoventureintosuch“venturebootcamps”meetafairlynarrowprofile.Perhapstheyworkwithanareacompa-nyandseektogooutontheirown.Mostalreadyhavesomestartupbackground,plusafewlocalnetworkingconnectionstoatleastgettheircallsoncredit,facili-ties,andsuppliersanswered.

The current development/E&T para-digmassumesthatafew,theachievers,the survivors,will be able toovercomeandlaunchabusinessthatwillenduphiringlotsofpeople.Itisbasedonthebeliefthatentrepreneursmustbecare-fullywinnowed,withagoodslappingupandtougheningprocesstoprovethem-selvesworthy.

It’s hard to argue with this brac-ing viewof entrepreneurship…but I’llstartwithitswastefulness.Thegreatestsinglefailingofthisapproachisthatitignorestheverypeoplewhocouldben-efit most. Those low-income, un- orunderemployedfolkswhoourjobspro-gramsstruggletohelp?

Turnsoutmanyarealreadyinformalentrepreneurs.Theseentrepreneursarenot found at the local golf club tryingto network a round of angel financing.Theyinsteadarethewelfarerecipients,thedisabilityclients,thefolksshoppingat the dollar stores, the paroled, thewounded,theinvisible.

Their“businessplans”arenotmulti-pagepresentations,butratherarefoundon the bulletin boards of markets andpartystores.Oftenmisspelled,theseareofferstocollectscrapmetal,forhandy-manservices,tobabysit, forhairweav-ing,tobutcherdeer.

Usuallythisisasingleperson,doingoddjobsofftheclock,offthebooks,forafewacquaintances.Thisinformalentre-preneurshipmaybringinafewdollarsa

month—orafewthousanddollars,butit’salwayscash.It’scertainthattheIRS,zoningboards,licensingauthorities,orcaseworkersdon’tlearnaboutadimeofit.

Asking these folks if they are “en-trepreneurs” will bring a blank stare.They’remakingsomecashontheside,earning this day their daily bread. Youmayaswelldemanda formalbusinessplanfromawoodchuck.Theirbusinessfacilitiesare thebackyardorakitchentable,andtheywillcontinuetheirinfor-mal business whether our institutionssupportthem,counselthem,orevenac-knowledgetheyexist.Suchmicro-enter-prise is messy, erratic, and sometimesillegal, whether in the basic regulatorysense,ormorefeloniousvariants(whatiscookingupmethinone’strailerifnotentrepreneurism?)

Yet this underground economy con-tributesbillionstothegreatereconomy.Morepertinenttothisessay,itprovidesthe few dollars that can mean the dif-ference between getting by and uttercollapse. Yet Michigan’s economic de-velopmentprograms flatly ignore thesehidden entrepreneurs. Perhaps worse,ouremploymentandtrainingfunctionsview their initiative as a violation ofincomerules,aproblemtobeignoredorhalted.

Whatifweinsteadtriedtooffertheseoff-the-booksentrepreneursafewtoolsthat could actually help them? If weconfidentiallyletthemknowtheycouldmakeevenmorebyfollowingafewrules,tohelp themcome inout of the cold?Thebasicsonwhat’sneededtogettheirdaycarelicensed?Adviceoncreatingasoleproprietorship?Networkingamongother off-the-books business folk?Access to microcapital and microlend-ing?Coaxingthemtobringwhattheydointothesunlight,toultimatelyjointhestatetaxbase?

Ifwegiveupon the idea thatentre-preneurs must be businessmen witha storefront, but can instead be poorpeople edging toward self sufficiency,all sort of miracles can happen. First,though, our state employment and de-velopment systems must start viewingthemasasolution,notaproblem.

Editor’s Note: Ralph Ward of River-dale ispublisherof theBoardroomIN-SIDER newsletter (wwwboardroomin-sider.com)andaboardmemberof theCentral Area Michigan Works Consor-tium and of Greater Gratiot Develop-mentInc.

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The ‘Avoid the Ghetto’ appBy Bill Johnson Thedrive-byshootingsthattookthelivesofa12-year-oldgirl anda9-montholdboy in separate incidents in recentweeks makes the controversial “Avoid the Ghetto” app animperative.AnyonecontemplatingavisittoDetroitshouldn’tbecaughtdeadwithoutone.

A recently patented MicrosoftGPSsoftwareapplicationforpedes-trianSmartphoneusers,technicallycalled the “route production” pro-gram,isnotavailableforsale.Andwhilethepatentmakesnoreferencetotheword“ghetto,”its“AvoidtheGhetto” nickname has spawnedhigh-techcriticism.

Dallas branch NAACP PresidentJuanita Wallace, among others,voiced concerned that its use ofcrimestatswillsteertouristsawayfrom urban areas across America.Wallace toldCBS: “I’mgoing tobeupinarmsaboutitifithappens.It’salmostlikegerryman-dering.It’sstereotypingforsureandwithoutadoubt,Ican’temphasizeenough,it’sdiscriminatory.”

What’snotindisputeisthatrandomandwillfulmurdersincitieslikeDetroitposeaseriousandrecurringthreattomotorists,residentsandvisitors.

The evening news routinely airs stories about a youngchild being shot inside or outside his or her home; ateenor young adultmale lyingdead in the street; friends,mothers and other relatives pleading and crying out forrelief from the senseless, seemingly endless, bloodshed. Citizensgrippedbyfearareafraidtoventureontostreetsthatoverflowwithmarauding,rudderlessyouth,schooldrop-outs,dopedealersandgangbangers.Toofewopportunitiesand too many lures sap much of the potential of genera-tions.

Sopervasiveandoverwhelmingaretheminefieldoftemp-tationsthatthedriftofyoungpeopleintothedead-endworldofcrimeispredictable.Alucrativedrugmarketfuelshope-lessness,miseryanddeath.There’snomysterywhyDetroithasoneofthehighestpercapitahomicideandteenmurderratesinthenation.

Hoardsofsocialmisfitsexhibitsuchincorrigible,im-moralbehaviorthatitbegsanswerstoalistofperplex-ingquestions:IsittoolateforDetroiterstoreversethenegative, self-perpetuating pattern of their lives? Is theerosion of institutions too damaged to repair the moralfabricofcommunities?Hassomuchgroundbeenlostthatfrightenedresidentsarefatefullyassignedtheterror?

Onewouldthinkthateveryconceivableresponsetothis

predicament—beitsocial,education,political,communityora lawenforcementcrackdown—would receiveasignifi-cantpublicappointment.But looking inontoday’sDetroit,you’ll find little evidence that a constituency that placed ahighvalueonsafetyeverexisted.

Thevoiceofthosewhooncesetstandardsandvaluesac-ceptable toandconformed toby the largergrouphasgonesilent.Thelawenforcementhierarchyhopelesslywringstheirhands,talktough,begforcommunitysupport,butareother-wisepowerlesstoquelltheruthlessandviolentsurge.

Insteadofurgentlyandpassionatelysettingthemoraltonefor neighborhoods in distress, the remaining law-abiderscommunicate their disaffection by loading what belongingstheyhaveleftintomovingvansandvacatingneighborhoodswherethecarnageoccurs.

Untilthecitygetsitsarmsaroundtheshootingsandmur-ders, survival is in doubt. But that assumes there are stillenoughwellmeaningDetroiterswithsomepredilectiontothe“rightthing.”

As TV and the press chronicle the dramatic slide intooblivion,theimagesofthecity’sundoingbecomesfirmlyembedded in the psyche of observant and judgmentalpeoplewho liveoutside thecity.Theysubsequently,andtoalargeextent,justifiablyavoidventuringintoit.

ThemorallegacylefttoDetroitmayultimatelybeonethatrequiresaSmartphoneapptosafelynavi-gate through the quagmire. Such a device wouldnotbefail-safe,butitwillallowvisitorstoquicklyidentify and possibly avoid hot crime spots. Tothat end, the “Avoid the Ghetto”appcouldbealifesavinghigh-tech instrument in a high-crime,deadlyera.

Bill Johnson

Stacy Swimp

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UPliftOne brick at a time

WCCCD honors Thomas Turner with scholarship foundation:

A labor of love

By Arvis L. Perry Thereissomethinghappeningontheeastside,aresurrectionifyouwill.

WhiledrivingdownLakewoodStreetyoutakeintheviewofsomenicehomes,andyoutakeintheviewofsomeaban-donedhomes,somewhatwornfromtheyears.Thereareseveralthathavebeenlefttotheelementsandoccasionalfiresourcityhasbecomeassociatedwith.

AsyouapproachWaveneyandLake-wood, something very strange appears.Not just new construction, but whatseemstobeveryoutofplaceorbetteryet,anoasisinthedesert.

The homeowner and builder PastorCharles Brooks says he is helping tobuild Detroit back to its formerglory,starting with his home on his block,“onebrickatatime.”Hehaslivedinthishomefornearly15yearsanddoesnotplanonmoving.

Severalyearsago,PastorBrookswasa hardworking young man with threemissions on his mind: spreading theGospelinhissmallchurch,growinghisbusinessandraisinghischildren.

One tragicday,hewas riding in thecarwithhisyoungestsonwhenhewasthe victimof a carjacking and suffereda near fatal shooting. Shortly after-

wards, he suf-fered anothersetback whenhishomecaughtfire. Undauntedbywhathecalls“the devil tryingto stop me,” hedecidedwhathehadtodo.

To the as-tonishment ofhis neighbors,family andfriendshebeganbuilding hishome all overagain, dedicat-ingeachbricktothegloryofGod.Each area hassignificantScrip-turesetchedintothem,evenstreetsignsintheyarddirecting you toheavenlybliss.

The home,located at 4234

Arvis L. Perry

About Thomas Turner

Thomas Turner, a her-alded labor leader,headedthe Metro-Detroit AFL-CIO for two decades. Hewas elected president ofthe Wayne County AFL-CIO in1968,and thenextyear was elected presi-dent of the newly formedMetro-DetroitAFL-CIO.Heheldthatpostfor20yearsbeforeretiringin1989.Healso served as secretary-treasurer of the MichiganAFL-CIO.

Turner served as presi-dentoftheDetroitNAACPfrom 1968 to 1970, wherehecombined thepowerofhis dual leadership rolesto forgeanunprecedentedrelationship between theNAACP and the AFL-CIO.He later went on to serveon the NAACP’s nationalboard.

Thomas Turner was anuncommon man who waslovedbymanyandrespect-edbyall.

Thomas Turner

Pastor Charles Brooks

Lakewood,boaststwoga-rages,onewith12-carca-pacity,theotheraneight-carcapacity,fullyfinishedwithanupstairsandlovelytiledbathrooms.

The fountain in thecourtyard holds 50,000gallons of water and isdecoratedwithnightlight-ing and lily pads. Thehomehasthreebedrooms,two bathrooms and thegroundsarefencedinwithsecurity guards on thepremises.

Thehomehasbeenfea-turedonseverallocalandnationaltelevisionshows,and this past summerwas featured in On Earthmagazine. Pastor Brooksinsists that he was in-spired by a divine direc-tion fromGod tobuild inthisneighborhood and inthis nature. I asked sev-eralofhisaunts,cousinsand a sister what theythought of his venture.Nooneseemedsurprised,sayinghehasalwaysbeendrivenbyhisconvictiontohisreligiousbeliefs.

PastorBrooksrecentlycelebrated his birthday

and provided each guestwithaphotoopwhileen-tering,upbeatappropriatemusic,lightedsecureandguardstaffedparkingandadeliciousmeal.

Hehadahostofguestswhocametocelebratenotonlyhisbirthday,butalsotoviewthismonumenttoaGod-drivenmanandshowtheir love and support.When the pastor is notbusy helping to beautifyDetroit, he is doing whathis heart loves: spread-ing the Gospel. He hasheldaprayervigiloutsidetheCity/CountyBuilding,organized and attendedmany rallies around thecityandhasplansonan-otherchurch.

PastorBrooksmaylivelike a king at home, butday-to-dayheworksinthevineyardjustasanyotherman. Heownsandoper-ates a highly skilled andsuccessfulhomeimprove-ment company, UniqueConstruction,and ifwhathis home looks like andthe words on one of hismany trucks is true, De-troit coulddefinitely take

alessonfromthisman.

ThehomeisnotmerelyahomeforPastorBrooks,it is also the office head-quartersforhiscompany,which is quite evidentwith many trucks andconstruction equipmentinseveralofthemanyga-ragesandonthegrounds.

To reach Pastor Brooks call (313) 823.2011 or visit [email protected].

Arvis L. Perry is a re-tired school teacher, poet and contributor to the Michigan Chronicle.

Recently,acrosssectionofcivicandcom-munityleadersmetatWayneCountyCom-munityCollegeDistrictDowntownCampusforthelaunchingofascholarshipfounda-tionnamedafterthelatelaborleaderTomTurner. The gathering which was chaired byWCCCDChancellorDr.CurtisIvery,wasanoutpouringof tribute to the lifeofTurnerwhowasfearlessinhisthoughtsandcon-victionsandworkedhard tohighlight theplightofworkingfamilies. Turner’s familymembers, includingsonMichael Turner, chief of staff to WayneCountySheriffBennyNapoleonspokeandthanked WCCCD and the dignitaries forhonoringhisfather’slegacy. CongressmanJohnConyers,SheriffNa-poleonandothersspokepassionatelyaboutTurnerandhisimpactonDetroit. Belowarephotosfromtheevent.

Photo credit: Ten-speed and Brown Shoe photograph: Terrell V. Hill

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About Detroit Circles...This week’s Detroit Circles

gathering was hosted by Lauren Morris.

Detroit Circles is a grassroots campaign aimed at building support for President Barack Obama for the 2012 presidential election. The Detroit Circles Initiative is a series of gatherings held in homes, businesses and establishments throughout Detroit and the surrounding area. The UAW will be kicking off the first round of gatherings, in which UAW staff members will recruit family and friends to host a Detroit Circles meeting. Then, those guests are recruited to host, donate and volunteer....and the circle continues. Detroit Circles began Nov. 26, and will run until November 2012. – Andre Smith photos

section D March 7-13, 2012

ReflectionsBy Steve Holsey

Another solid marriage

Theworldofshowbusinessisknownformanythings,butmarriagesthatlastisnotoneofthem.Thereisajokethatgoes,“Itusedtobe‘tilldeathdouspart,butnowit’s‘foraslongasweboththinkit’sagoodidea.’”

EnduringmarriageslikethoseofDenzelandPaulettaWashington,BillandCamilleCosby,andSamuelL.andLaTanyaJack-sonareuncommon.AndcertainlyValerieSimpsonandNickAshfordwouldhavebeenongoing.

Onehappymarriedcouplewedon’thearmuchabout,becausetheyarenotsuper-stars,isactorDondréWhitfieldandactressSalliRichardson.BetweenthemtheyhavealengthylistoffilmandTVcredits.Theyweremarriedin2002andsignspointtothemhavingalastingunion.(Plustheylookgoodtogether.)

In2003Ebonymagazinenamedthemoneofthe“10HottestCouples.”

LAZALONSOfullydeservedtheNAACPImageAwardthathereceivedrecentlyforOutstandingActorinaMotionPictureforhisworkin“JumpingtheBroom.”LikeDenzelWashingtonalwaysdoes,AlonsototallygotintotheroleofJasonTaylor,oppositePaulaPatton’sSabrinaWatson.Hemadethecharactertotallybelievable.

CeeLoGreen,singer,rapper,producer,actor,songwriterandjudgeon“TheVoice,”iswritinghisautobiography,whichisslatedfor2013release.(Hisrealname,bytheway,isThomasDeCarloCallaway.)

ThelegendaryFatsDominosaysthatattheageof84heisdonewithconcerttoursandthingsofthatnature.Hehasacomfort-ableincomefromroyaltiesfromhisgreathitslike“BlueberryHill,”“WalkingtoNewOrleans”and“I’minLoveAgain”fromthe1950sandearly1960s.

Also,hehasnointentionofeverleav-inghisnativeNewOrleans.Helovesitthereandhasneverbeenabletofindfoodthatgoodany-placeelse!

STEFANGORDY,thesonofBerryGordybetterknownasRedfoofromthewildpartybandLMFAO,sayshehasn’tcuthisAfrosince1995.Hejust

letsitdoitsthing.Redfoo,bytheway,isabitolderthanmostpeoplethink.He’s36.

EventhoughLMFAO’smusicisafarcryfromthatofMotown,Redfoosayshisfather“couldn’tbemoreproudandthatmakesmethehappiestmanalive.”

ItwasstrangetohearthatGladysKnightwillbeoneofthece-lebritydancersonthisseason’s“DancingWithTheStars.”She’sgottobebetterthanWendyWilliamswas!

THESEAREhotter-than-hottimesforsuperactressViolaDavis.(Iloveher.)Wow,talkaboutsomeone’sshipcomingin!Butwhat’supwiththebreastexposureandabodythatappearstohaveoilsmearedalloverit?Maybeshejustfeelssexyandlikesbeingshiny!

Daviswasrecentlyaskedwhoher“style

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By Steve Holsey

TheremayhaveneverbeenapresidentaspopularinmusicandHollywoodcirclesasBarackObama,the 44th person to be chosen to hold the mostpowerfulpositionintheworld.

Andasanysupporterwilltellyou,andevensomenon-supporters will reluctantly admit, President Obama hasdoneacommendablejob,aswellasmakinghistoryasthefirstBlackpresidentandsmoothlymanagingtoriseabove“theracefactor.”Whenmostpeoplelookathim,theyseeaman,period,whichisasitshouldbe.

ThisisnottheplacetoexpoundonPresidentObama’smyriad achievements, including the economy graduallygettingbetter,(GMisagaintheworld’sNo.1automaker),theimageoftheUnitedStatesaroundtheworldbeingdras-tically improved, therebeingagrowingsenseofhope inthis country, and certainly terrorism is not the threat itwasjustafewyearsago.

But the likability of Barack Obama cannot be down-playedasbeinga factor inhispopularityaschiefexecu-tive.Heputsthe“C”incharisma,the“C”inclass,the“C”incharm,the“C”incharacterand,yes,the“C”incool.Totopitalloff,he’sfun(andaprettygoodsingertoo!),

AmonghisfewrivalsinthearchivesofthepresidentspastareBillClintonandJohnF.Kennedy,andeventheycomeupshortincomparison.

TheamountofsuppportPresidentObamahasreceivedin theshowbusiness industry isnothingshortofamaz-ing.

One need only peruse this alphabetized partial list ofcelebritysupporters,andthekeywordis“partial.”

Viola Davis

…with Jennifer Hudson

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Alec BaldwinJack BlackBeyoncéBonoNick CannonMariah CareyDon CheadleGeorge ClooneyEllen DeGeneresMichael DouglasVivica A. FoxJamie FoxxAretha FranklinMorgan FreemanLady GagaWhoopi GoldbergBerry GordyAnthony HamiltonHerbie HancockTom HanksHill HarperNeil Patrick HarrisDennis HaysbertJennifer HudsonJay-ZSamuel L. JacksonQuincy Jones

Tom JoynerAlicia KeysAshton KutcherLedisiSpike LeeEva LongoriaJane LynchBill MaherEddie MurphyAl PacinoGwyneth PaltrowSarah Jessica ParkerSean PennSmokey RobinsonChris RockRussell SimmonsSinbadEmmitt SmithJada Pinkett SmithWill SmithSteven SpielbergWanda SykesBarbra StreisandVera WangVanessa WilliamsOprah WinfreyStevie Wonder

…with Ellen DeGeneres

…with Oprah Winfrey

…with Jamie Foxx

…with Whoopi Goldberg…with Spike Lee

…with Stevie Wonder …with Quincy Jones

…with Al Pacino …with Chris Rock …with Alicia Keys

…with George Clooney

…with Bono

Dondré Whitfield and Salli Richardson with daughter Parker and son Dre Terrell.

Laz Alonso

Redfoo

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icon” is. She said Diana Ross, explaining, “Everything she did was so flamboyant, yet so simple. It just accentuated who she was.” (But Ross was never one for daring cleavage.)

That was in extremely poor taste for Martha Reeves to say publicly that often Whitney Houston’s singing was “forced,” and that she could hit those incredible notes only because she was high. No such thing could ever be proven. True, in the later days drugs badly damaged her voice, but prior to that her singing was amazing, and pure.

If you want to hear an extraordinary blues instrumental, check out “Purple” by Shuggie Otis, featured on his “Freedom Flight” album. You can hear it on YouTube. I think it is the best blues instrumental of all time. The real deal.

BETCHADIDN’TKNOW…that Jesse Jackson’s brother, Chuck (not be confused with Chuck Jackson of “Any Day Now” fame), was a member of the Independents, a group that had several hits in the ’70s, the biggest of which

was “Leaving Me.”

MEMORIES: “Show and Tell” (Al Wilson), “I Want Your Love” (Chic), “Rub You the Right Way” (Johnny Gill), “Caravan of Love” (Isley, Jasper, Isley), “Ecstasy” (the Ohio Players), “Optimistic” (Sounds of Blackness), “Court of Love” (the Unifics), “Get on the Good Foot” (James Brown), “The Phone’s Been Jumping All Day” (Jeannie Reynolds), “Dream Merchant” (New Birth).

BLESSINGSto Clarence Rome (Foody), Robin Terry, Linda Burgess, Sandra Woodall, Jay Butler, Georgette Jones, Eddie Allen, Donald Phillips, Millie Scott and Kelvyn Ventour.

WORDSOFTHEWEEK, from Mitch Ryder: “Try for perfection, but when mistakes occur, work through them and try to do better next time. But no matter what happens, keep going.”

Let the music play!

(Steve Holsey can be reached at [email protected] and PO Box 02843, Detroit, MI 48202.)

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FLASHBACKWhen this picture was taken in the early ’70s, the Jackson 5 were setting the music world on fire and had become a phenomenon. The group’s hits up to that point included “I’ll Be There,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” “I Found That Girl,” “I Want You Back” and “Who’s Loving You.” Michael gets a lift from brothers Marlon (left), Tito, Jackie and Jermaine. Interestingly, the Jackson 5 were the the last act to emerge from the “Motown factory” in Detroit.

When a presidential contender has support of this magnitude, it makes it that much more likely that he will emerge victorious when “V Day” (voting day) comes around.

Since so many music artists on this list, it brings up the question as to what extent Mr. Obama is into music. Well, a great extent, as evidenced by

the well over 2000 songs on his iPod, with artists ranging from Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Ludacris and Miles Davis to the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow.

The president describes his taste in music as “pretty eclectic.” Indeed, it seems to be as wideranging as his

appeal to the American populace — smart, socially concerned, hopeseeking people who realize the country is headed in the right direction.

It has much to do with the charismatic, classy, charming, cool president. A man of character. The right person at the right time…a fact realized by a lot of celebrities.

Star power From page D-1

The “Hair Wars” extravaganzas are often imitated but never equaled. They have made Detroit the Hair Capital of the World. The next show, “Hair Wars…With a Twist of Pink,” will be presented on Sunday, April 29, at Cobo Center, 6:05 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Over 30 hair entertainers will be featured, along with more than 250 models. It is being decribed as “a hair takeover of Detroit.” The show is dedicated to the sister and mother of “Hair Wars” founder David (“Hump the Grinder”) Humphries, both of whom lost a battle with breast cancer, and to all

On Sunday, March 18, singermusicianmusic directoreducator Dr. Michael L. Walker will be presented in concert at Puritan Avenue Baptist Church, 2351 Puritan at Baylis.

The worship and celebration event, for which

there is no charge, will start at 4 p.m. Organizers promise “gospel music at its finest and most meaningful.” A reception with refreshments will follow.

For additional information, please call (313) 9219577.

‘Hair Wars…With a Twist of Pink’ coming to

Cobo Center, April 29

who have lost loved ones to the disease.

For tickets and more info, visit hairwarsustour.com or call (313) 5348318.

Michael L. Walker to perform

BOYZ II MEN, Motor City Casino Sound Board, March 22. Tickets sold at Ticket-master locations and Motor-CityCasino.com.

KELLY CLARKSON, the Colosseum at Caesars Wind-sor, Thursday, March 8. Tick-ets at Tickemaster locations and Caesarswindsor.com.

“CLUCKED UP Satur-day Night,” stage comedy, City Theatre, May 24. For more information, call 313.471.3464.

FIFTH DIMENSION, the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, April 12. Tickets at Tickemaster locations and Caesarswindsor.com.

“HOPE FROM THE ASHES,” presented by Teen HYPE, Millennium Center, March 15-16. School reser-vations must be made in ad-vance. For more information and to make reservations, call 313.831.8336.

B.B. KING, Fox Theatre, May 23. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

GLADYS KNIGHT, the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, April 28. Tickets at Tickemaster locations and Caesarswindsor.com.

“MADEA GETS A JOB,” Fox Theatre, April 26-29. Tickets sold at Ticketmas-ter locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

BARRY MANILOW, Fox Theatre, Friday and Satur-day, March 9-10. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

JOHN MAYER, Fox Theatre, April 14. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

O’JAYS, the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, March 31. Tickets at Tickemaster locations and Caesarswind-sor.com.

JEFFREY OSBORNE, Motor

City Casino Sound Board, May 10. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations and MotorCityCasino.com.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, Joe Louis Arena, June 1. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

KID ROCK, Detroit Sym-phony Orchestra, Fox Theatre, May 12. Tickets sold at Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 1.800.745.3000.

KENNY ROGERS, the

Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, March 17. Tickets at Tickemaster locations and Caesarswindsor.com.

DR. MICHAEL L. WALKER, worship and celebration con-cert, Puritan Avenue Baptist Church, March 18, 4 p.m. Free admission. Reception with refreshments will follow the show. For more informa-tion, call 313.921.9577.

THE WHISPERS, the Emo-tions, the Stylistics, the Del-fonics, the Chi-Lites, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Fox Theatre, May 13. Tickets on sale at the Fox Theatre box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

CHARLIE WILSON, Kelly Price, Kindred the Family Soul, Fox Theatre, April 8. Tickets on sale at the Fox Theatre box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

YOUNG JEEZY, the Fillmore, Saturday, March 10. Tickets may be purchased at Livena-tion.com and Ticketmaster lo-cations. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000.

Jeffrey OsborneHarold Melvin’s Blue Notes

B.B. King The Stylistics

Serviceswereheld forHenryBentley,Jr.March2atPeaceChapelFuneralHome, with Rev. DamonPierson, officiating. Mr.Bentley,62,diedFeb.22.

Mr.Bentley,knownas“Skip”,wasbornDec.20,1949andeducatedintheDetroit Public SchoolsSystem.

He married Janice F.Bentley, and the couplehadthreechildren.

Mr. Bentley was em-ployedatGeneralMotors.

Helivedlifetothefull-est.Hespenthisdayswithhisfriendsandcaringforhisgrandchildren.Hewasalsoanavidchessplayer.

He is survived by hiswife, Janice; children,AdrianBentley,HenriettaShaw and Tia Christian;

grandchildren, Makyael,Kaelann, D’Shayne, Dae-moni,Cameron,Damone,Jr., Dakota, Eric, Brean-na, and Aiden; brothers,Randolph, Elliott, Ellis,andMichaelBentley;andmanyothers.

IntermentwasatMead-owcrestCrematory. Calvin Rhodes, 103,

diedJan.20.

He was born April 15,1908, in Edwards, Mis-sissippi, and educatedAlcorn prep school, andAlcorn Agricultural andMechanicalCollege,ahis-toric Black University inLorman, Mississippi thatisnowcalledAlcornStateUniversity.In1935Calvingraduated with a Bach-elor’s degree in scienceandmathematics.Healsoexcelled in both basket-ball and tennis, and wasinducted into the SportsHallofFamein1980.

Heelopedwithhislatewife, Leonia, on January25, 1933, and kept theirmarriage a secret for thenext year. The two hadmetatadinnerdanceonthecampusofAlcornUni-versityin1928.

Mr. Rhodes began hiscareer as an educatorteaching school in theLaurel,MississippiPublicschool system where helaterbecameaprincipal.

HewaslateraprincipalatJonesCountyTrainingSchool in Summerland,Mississippi. In 1943, thecouple moved to Detroit.Mr.RhodesfoundracisminDetroit, too;soheen-tered the job market bypassingasWhite.Hewasquicklypromotedtoman-agementpositions.

He also enrolled atWayne State University,where he graduated withaMaster’sdegreeinEdu-cation Administration.He subsequently beganteaching in the DetroitPublicSchoolsSystem.

HejoinedSecondBap-tist Church on February22,1948andwasanactivemember—includinga10-yearstintaschairmanoftheDeaconBoard—untilhisdeath.

Mr. Rhodes was anactive man, who exer-

cisedthreeor four timesaweekuntilhewas100.HealsomodeledforaDe-troit Medical Center anadvertising campaign attheageof90.

He continuously readperiodicals, watched allsports, and too was apolitical activist who en-joyed frequent outingswithhisdaughter.

He was also activein numerous organi-zations, including lifemember(several times)of the NAACP, and pastpresident and memberof the Detroit Chapter ofAlcorn State University.He was bestowed severalhonors: Jackson StateAlumni Club member,1974, Alcornite of theYear, 1974, OutstandingService award, BarbourMiddleSchool,1978,Ser-vice Award and Found-ing Chapter member forAlcorn State University,PersonalitiesoftheSouthAward, 1975-1976, TheYeoman’s Service Award,1977, Second BaptistChurchLeadershipaward,1985, and the AlumniLegendaward2011.

Mr.Rhodesissurvivedby his daughter, SheilaAnitaRhodes;great-niece,Deloris Cleaves-Beckley,great-nephew: Calvin D.Cleaves II, Charles Beck-leyandSylvesterCleaves.

Serviceswereheld forEddieMcGowanFeb18atSwanson Funeral Home.Mr. McGowan, 74, diedFeb.10.

He was born May 7,1937inBirmingham,Ala.,andeducatedinthatcom-munity.

Mr. McGowan wasemployed at Ford MotorCompany for more than30 years. He retired in2001.

He enjoyed baseball,football, basketball, clas-sical antiquity and worldhistory.

Heissurvivedbywife,Shirley; sons, Eddie,Jr. and Stephon Boggs;daughter, Sina Boggs;

five grandchildren; sis-ters, Beatrice Williams,Vivian McGowan, MaxineMcGraw, IreneArrington,AnnMcGowanandSilviaMcGowan; brothers,Robert and Benny Mc-Gowan;andmanyothers.

Serviceswereheld forAlmeda White Feb. 25 atSwanson Funeral Home,withPastorThomasPageofficiating. Mrs. White,64,diedFeb.18.

ShewasbornOct.19,1947inEloise,Mich.,andattended Eastern HighSchool.

She regularly hadfamily gatherings at herhome.Shelovedtocook,and barbeque ribs, friedchicken,potatosaladanddressingwereherspecial-ties.

She is survived byher seven children, 18

grandchildren, threegreat-grandchildren, sev-eral siblings and manyothers.

Serviceswereheld forAlbert Dorty Feb. 23 atSwanson Funeral Home.Mr. Dorty, 75, died Feb.16.

He was born Aug. 11,1936 in Jefferson, Tex.,andeducatedinLansing.Afterhighschool,heen-listed in the Army. Heestablished a career formore than three yearswherehe traveled tosev-

eralstates.

Hewasatalentedcardplayer and loved playingbasketball. He also en-joyed reading and talk-ingabouthisyoungadultyears.

He is survived by hisbrothersRobertandRay-mond; several niecesand nephews, and manyothers.

Serviceswereheld forAzalean Cook Feb. 25 atSwanson Funeral Home,withRev.KennethBrockofficiating.Mrs.Cook,75,diedFeb.19.

She was born July 4,1936 in Verdinbough,Ala., and educated inClarke County, Ala. ShemovedtoDetroitin1969.

She enjoyed sewing,fishing,travelingwithherfamilyanddecoratingherhouseandyard.Heryardandgardenwere thetalkoftheneighborhood.

Sheissurvivedbyherchildren, Howard Dick-inson,Jr.andLindaGailDickinson; Larry, Betty,Earnest,Mary,Collie,Jr.,

BobbyandBarbaraCook;25 grandchildren; 47great-grandchildren; andmanyothers.

IntermentwasatGeth-semaneCemetery.

Services were held forCurtis Howell Feb. 28 atSwanson Funeral Home.Mr.Howell, 66, diedFeb.22.

He was born Nov. 29,1944inOxford,Miss.,andeducated in thatcommu-nity.

Mr. Howell was em-ployed at Ford MotorCompanyfor34years.

He is survived byhis wife, Annie; chil-dren, Brenda Howell andRobbieOlds;granddaugh-ter, Cierra Howell; great-grandsons, Jalen andJamari Page; and manyothers.

IntermentwasatGeth-semaneCemetery.

Services were heldfor Lelia Brown Feb. 15at Williams Chapel LifeChurch,withRev.JamesC.Jonesofficiating.Mrs.Brown,97,diedFeb.27.

ShewasbornMay12,1914inWhatley,Ala.andmovedtoDetroitin1947.

ShewasaprofessionalsoutherncookwhoownedAunt Katie’s restaurantformanyyears.

Mrs. Brown was anactivememberofWilliamsChapelMissionaryBaptistChurch,wheresheservedontheMother’sBoard.

Sheissurvivedbyherdaughter, Marie WelchAnderson;sisters,Gwen-

dolyn Wilkins and Mar-vella Knox; and manyothers.

Arrangements werehandled by Swanson Fu-neral Home. IntermentwasatTrinityCemetery.

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Obituaries

It is in God that we place our lives and loved ones.

May He grant us the peace from day to day and mercy to share with His free gift

of grace.

Charles Jones, Jr. Serviceswereheld forCharles Jones, Jr. Feb.14 at Swanson FuneralHome.Mr.Jones,56,diedFeb.4.

HewasbornSept. 18,1955andattendedHenryFordHighSchool.Hesub-sequently received hisGED. At the time of hispassing,hewasastudentatWayneCountyCommu-nityCollege.

AfterastintintheU.S.Air Force, he was em-ployedatChryslerCorp.

Mr.Joneswasanactivemember of Original NewGraceMissionaryBaptistChurch.

He is survived by hisdaughters, Melinda andKimberly;granddaughter,

Taneisha; great-grand-sons,Emmanuel,Jr.andEmare’; brother, Tyrone;andmanyothers.

IntermentwasatGreatLakesNationalCemetery.

Betty Thomas

Azalean Cook

Eddie McGowanLelia Brown

Almeda White

Calvin Roosevelt Rhodes

Henry Bentley, Jr.

Curtis Howell

Lewis Lyle Redmond

Albert Dorty

Pastor Betty Thomas,who died recently, wasbornthesecondof12chil-drenandeducatedintheDetroitPublicSchools.

In 1947, she marriedtheloveofherlife,thelateBishop Morris Thomas,Sr.

Rev. Thomas, knownas “Pastor Betty,” wasa trailblazer. She beganher working career as atelephoneoperatorintheParadise Valley districtat the historical GothamHotel.

In1952shewasemployedbyMichiganBellasanin-formation operator andwaspromotedtotheposi-tionofserviceobserver(arepresentative who trav-eledtovariouscompaniesintheSoutheastMichiganarea to train clients andswitchboardoperators).

In addition, she was oneof the firstBlackwomentodriveacompanycar.

Because of her profi-ciencyinthiscapacityatMichigan Bell, she wasasked to join the Bur-roughs Corporation tobecome an operator intheir telephone room.Shortly thereafter, shewaspromotedtoheadre-ceptionist of Burroughsworldwide headquarters.Sheretiredatage51.

After her retirement,she acquired her GEDand enrolled in HighlandPark Community Collegebecoming a LPN, fulfill-ingher lifelongdreamofbecoming a nurse. Sheworked at Detroit Osteo-pathic Hospital until itclosed and was blessedwith the opportunity tohelpcareforherhusbandwhen he was hospital-ized.

Shehadmanyhobbies,including swimming,sewing, reading, rollerskating and ice skating,doingcrosswordpuzzles,shopping,listeningtotheGaithers and socializingwithhermanyfriends.

She joined St. LukeAME Church in High-land Park in 1953. Shewas active on the UsherBoard and sang in thegospel choir. Eventually,she and her husband

werecalledintothemin-istry. In1958,aftercom-pleting seminary, MorrisThomas began pastoringotherAMEchurches.Hiswife assisted him as hecarried out his pastoralduties.ShetaughtSundayschool, performed secre-tarial duties and playedthepiano,allwhilecaringfortheirfourchildren.

In October 1966 theyfoundedFaithTabernacleChurch. Mrs. ThomasknewthatGodhadacallon her life. Although itwas shunned by manyandunpopularforwomento be accepted into theministry, Bishop recog-nized“thecall”onBetty’slife;shehonoredthecallhumbly and with prideknowingthatshehadthefullsupportofherpastor/husbandand thecongre-gation.

In 1968, she was or-dained, licensed and ap-pointedco-pastorofFaithTabernacleChurchunderthe leadership of herhusband. Their ministryhad a special anointing.Together they were usedmightily in the areas ofhealing, deliverance andprophesy.

DuringtheBishop’sill-nessandafterhisdeath,Pastor Betty was calledand ordained by God toassumetheleadershipofFaithTabernacleChurch.OnAugust19,1990,shewasofficiallyinstalledaspastor of Faith Taberna-cleChurch.

Alongwithfeedingtheflock, she loved one-on-one counseling. PastorBettytraveledthroughouttheUnitedStatesandvar-ious parts of Africa. Sheshared the Word of Godwith congregations andtaught inconferenceandseminarsettings.

In February of 2001,Pastor Betty Thomaspassed the leadership ofFaith Tabernacle Churchover to her son, V. Ri-cardo Thomas, Sr. Sheremained diligent in theministry.

PastorThomas issur-vived by her children,MorrisJr.,VictorRicardo,Anthony Paul and LisaMichele.

The Rev. Lewis LyleRedmond, M.Div., wenthometotheLordonDec.17,2011.Hesuccumbedsurroundedbyhis lovingfamilyinChulaVista,Cal-ifornia. Hewas90yearsold.

Rev. Redmond wasborninCurtisville,Michi-gan, on Sept. 20, 1921to Wesley and BessieRedmond. He grew upon a farm in Curtisville,learning to work hardand journey with Jesus.He surrendered his lifeto Jesus during an altarcall at Curtisville BaptistChurchattheageof9andfaithfullyservedtheLordfortherestofhislife.

He served in the U.S.ArmyAirForceinthePa-cificTheaterduringWorldWar II. After the war hestudiedfortheMethodistministry,graduatingfromAlbion College in 1950and receiving his masterof divinity degree fromthe Garrett EvangelicalTheological Seminary ofNorthwestern University,in Evanston, Illinois in1953.

Mr.RedmondmarriedNorma Waters on March8,1946atPrestonMeth-odistEpiscopalChurchinDetroit. Norma survivesthemarriageof65years.Also surviving are theirseven children: James,Rose City, Mich.; Paul,RockyRipple,Ind.;SidneyBoyce,BigStoneGap,Va.;JohnThompson,Detroit;Diane (fiancé), Arlington,Va.; Marcia Sedgeman,St. Clair Shores, Mich.;MargaretSquires,Detroit;JosephBarela,FlatRock,Mich.; Richard, ChulaVista,Calif.;15grandchil-drenandfivegreat-grand-children. His oldest son,Robertdiedin1976.

Heisrememberedasaman who always did hisduty—tohiscountry,tohis family, but primarilyto his Lord and Savior.He was a Christian ser-

vant who ministered tothe poor, the fatherless,the weak, the disabledand the homeless in De-troit’s Cass Corridor formanyyears.

He retired from theactive ministry in 1981and spent his retire-ment years with friendsand family in Curtisville,Mich., Michigan Heights,Fla., and Chula Vista,Calif.

OneofRev.Redmond’sfavoritehymnswas“Amaz-ing Grace.” He thankedGodforsavinghimbyHisgraceandcallinghimtoaroad less traveled—oneleadingtotheCassCorri-dor.HethankedGodforcallinghimtothestraightandnarrowwaythatleadstoeternallifeasadiscipleofthelivingLord.Hefelthis Master should leadhimalways.

Lew knew that Jesuswas our strengthandourrest.Hewasnotashamed of the Gospel.He may have lost hismortal battle, but knewhe had already beengiventhevictoryandwassafe andsecure inGod’shands.

Lewis Lyle Redmondwill always be remem-beredexampleofwalkingbyfaith,notbysight.HewasconvictedthatJesusis Lord, and like theApostlePaul,hecountedall else as loss that hemightgainChrist.

ThememoryoftheRev.LewisL.Redmondburnsbrightly in many heartsandminds.

Funeral were held onDec. 23, 2011atGlennieUnitedMethodistChurch.Interment was at Curtis-villeCemetery.Memorialcontributions suggestedtoGlennieUnitedMethod-ist Church or CurtisvilleBaptist Church. Thosewishingtoexpresswordsof sympathy may do soat www.bureshfuneral-homes.com.

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Directory of Religious ServicesTo Be Listed Contact Linda Moragne, 963-5522, Ext. 242

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALAllen Temple AME 9:30AM & 11AM 4101 Helen Street (313) 922-7492 Rev. Darren K. Penson

Baber Memorial AME 11AM 15045 Burt Rd. (313) 255-9895 Rev. Larry L. Simmons

Bethel AME 10:30AM 5050 St. Antoine (313) 831-8810 Rev. David R. Jarrett

Bethel AME (Ann Arbor) 7:45AM & 10:45AM 900 John A Woods Dr. (734) 663-3800 Rev. Joseph Cousin

Brown Chapel AME (Ypsilanti) 8AM & 11AM 1043 W. Michigan Ave (734) 482-7050 Pastor Jerry Hatter

Community AME (Ecorse) 9:30AM &11AM 4010 17th Street (313) 386-4340 Rev. Gilbert Morgan

Ebenezer AME 7:30AM & 10:30AM 5151 W. Chicago (313) 933-6943 Rev. Byron Moore

Emmanuel Grace AME (formely Grace Chapel AME) 11AM 490 Conner Ave. (313) 821-0181 Pastor Karen Jones Goodson

Greater Quinn AME 11AM 13501 Rosa Parks Blvd. (313) 867-8380 Rev. Daniel J. Reid

Gregg Memorial AME 9AM 10120 Plymouth Rd. (313) 491-1704 Dr. Charles Fontaine Macon

Mitcham Chapel AME (Royal Oak) 10:45AM 4207 W. 14 Mile Rd. (248) 356-5292 Rev. Barbara J. Anthony

Mt. Calvary AME 11AM 1800 E. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 892-0042 Rev. Ernest L. Evans

New St. James AME 11AM 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd (313) 867-2851 Rev. Minnie Autry

Newman AME (Pontiac) 11AM 233 Bagley St. (248) 332-2800 Rev. Alfred E. Johnson

Oak Grove AME 8AM & 11AM 19801 Cherrylawn (313) 341-8877 Rev. Dr. Robert Brumfield

Pleasant Valley AME (Belleville) 11AM 45620 Victoria Ave. (313) 461-1303 Rev. Paul Mugala

Ruth Chapel AME 11AM 5353 Baldwin (313) 267-9002 Rev. Diane Chappelle

Saunders Memorial AME 11AM 3542 Pennsylvania (313) 921-8111 Rev. Dwayne A. Gary

Smith Chapel AME (Inkster) 11AM 3505 Walnut (313) 561-2837 Rev. Dr. Cecilia Green-Bar

St. Andrew AME 9:30AM & 11AM 12517 Linwood (313) 868-3156 Rev. Kenneth Boyd

St. Luke AME 11AM 363 LaBelle (313) 868-7707 Rev. Robert Addison Blake

St. Luke AME (Roseville) 11AM 17805 Oakdale Street (586) 445-8350 Rev. Betty Middlebrook

St. John AME (River Rouge) 10:45 AM 505 Beechwood (313) 386-2288 Rev. Gerald D. Cardwell

St. Matthew AME 11 AM 9746 Petoskey (313) 894-3633 Rev. Gloria Clark

St. Paul AME (Detroit) 10 AM 2260 Hunt St. (313) 567-9643 Rev. Andre L. Spivey

St. Paul AME (Southwest) 9:30AM & 11AM 579 S. Rademacher (313) 843-8090 Rev. Jeffrey Baker

St. Peter AME 10:45AM 948 Watling Blvd. Rev. Kim Howard

St Stephen AME 10AM 6000 John E. Hunter Drive (313) 895-4800 Dr. Michael A. Cousin

Trinty AME 10:45AM 6516 16TH St. (313) 897-4320 Rev. Dr. Alice Patterson

Vernon Chapel AME 11AM 18500 Norwood St. (313) 893-5275 Rev. Larry James Bell

Vinson Chapel AME (Clinton Twp.) 11AM 22435 Quinn Rd (586) 792-2130 Rev. Arnita Traylor

Visitor’s Chapel AME 10:45AM 4519 Magnolia Street (313) 898-2510 Rev. Anita McCants

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZIONClinton Chapel AME Zion 11AM 3401 23rd Street (313) 897-5866 Pastor Ronald L. Bailey

Greater St. Peters AME Zion 11AM 4400 Mt. Elliott (313) 923-3161 Rev. Anthony Johnson

Lomax Temple AME Zion 8AM & 11AM 17441 Dequindre (313) 893-1463 Rev. Brian Relford

Metropolitan AME Zion 11AM 17816 Woodward (313) 869-5150 Rev. George A. Stewart

St. Paul AME Zion 10:30AM 11359 Dexter (313) 933-1822 Rev. Eleazar Merriweather

St. Peter AME Zion 11AM 3056 Yemans (313) 875-3877 Rev. Michael Nelson

John Wesley AME Zion (Southfield) 7:30AM & 10:45AM 28001 Evergreen (248) 358-9307 Rev. Al Hamilton

APOSTOLICAbundant Life A.O.H. Church of God 11:30AM 437 S. Livernois (313) 843-4339 Rev. Charles A. Bailey

Aimwell Apostolic Church 11:30AM 5632 Montclair (313) 922-3591 Elder H. Seals

Apostolic Church of God In Christ 11:15AM 5296 Tireman (313) 894-2522 Rev. Gilbert Allen

Apostolic Faith Temple 11AM 4735 W. Fort Street (313) 843-3660 Bishop Lambert Gates

Apostolic Temple 11:45AM 5201 French Rd. (313) 826-6487 Bishop Derrick C. McKinney

Bethel Christian Ministries (Oak Park) 12:30PM 13500 Oak Park Blvd. (248) 424-5584 Bishop Donald E. Burwell

Bethel Church of the Apostolic Faith 11AM 3381 Mack Ave. (313) 579-2765 Elder John M. Lucas

Bethlehem Temple 11AM 16238 Joy Road (313) 273-5699 Elder Samuel Hemmingway

Bethlehem Temple Church of Detroit 12 Noon 5594 Pennsylvania St. (313) 923-4860 Pastor Brenda Waller

Calvary Apostolic Ministries (Southfield) 11:30AM 18347 W. McNichols (313) 541-8728 Elder William E. Watson II

Christ Temple Apostolic Church (Westland) 11:15AM 29124 Eton St. (734) 326-3833 District Elder Luke A. McClendon

Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Inc. 11:30AM 3907 30th Street (313) 897-6132 Bishop James Garrett

Christ Temple, City of Refuge (Inkster) 12 Noon 27741 Carlysle (313) 278-8282 Elder L. C. Barnes, Jr.

Clinton Street Greater Bethlehem Temple 12 Noon 2900 W. Chicago Blvd. (313) 361-1110 Bishop Shedrick L. Clark, Sr.

Corinthian Apostolic Faith 11AM 19638 Plymouth Rd. (313) 836-0380 Elder Benjamin S. Hoke, Sr.

Deliverance Temple of Faith Ministries 11AM 9600 Woodlawn (313) 923-3545 Elder Gary R. Gay, Sr.

Faith Reconciliation Tabernacle Center Inc. 11AM 16599 Meyers (313) 345-3849 Pastor Ray Johnson

Family Worship Center (Ecorse) 9:30AM & 11AM 4411 Fifth Street (313) 381-9860 Pastor Tommy L. Lyons

First United Church of Jesus Christ 11:30AM 8061 Joy Rd. (313) 834-8811 Bishop Cleven L. Jones, Sr.

Grace Christian Church 11AM & 7PM 16001 W. 7 Mile Rd. (313) 272-6111 Elder Billy Owens

Greater Christ Temple (Ferndale) 11:30AM 210 Hilton Rd. (248) 414-3700 Presiding Bishop Carl E. Holland

Greater Grace Temple 7:30AM & 11AM 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 543-6000 Bishop Charles Haywood Ellis III

Greater Grace Temple O.G.H.M. (Taylor) 11AM 24111 Koths (313) 295-4472 Suff. Bishop Gary Harper

Greater Second Ebenezer Apostolic Faith 11:45 AM 14118 Rosa Parks Blvd. (313) 869-7783 Pastor O.B. Mahone, Jr.

Holy Temple 11:30 AM 8590 Esper Blvd (313) 416-2166 Pastor Pamela Dixon

Immanuel House of Prayer 11AM 147 E. Grand Blvd. (313) 567-1871 Bishop Thomas L. Johnson, Sr.

Independent Apostolic Assembly 10:30AM & 6:30PM 16111 W. Eight Mile (313) 838-0456 Bishop Charles C. McRae III

Jesus Christ Apostolic 11:30AM 13341 Gratiot (313) 371-8611 Pastor M. L. Jennings

Mt. Sinai House of Prayer 11:30AM & 7PM 6462 Van Dyke (313) 925-7050 Bishop Samuel Moore

New Greater Bethlehem Temple Community 11:30AM 3763 16th Street (313) 386-3055 Elder Anthony V. Price

New Liberty Apostolic Faith 11:30AM 8425 Fenkell Ave. (313) 342-2423 Bishop G.M. Boone D.D.

New Life Assembly (Southfield) 12:30PM 27800 Southfield Rd. (248) 851-3189 Elder Ronald B. Dalton

New Mt. Olives Apostolic Faith 11:30AM 2676 Hendrie (313) 337-2027 Dr. Jeffrey I. Harris

Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ (Eastpointe) 11:15AM 16226 E. Nine Mile (586) 772-2336 Pastor Keith L. Spiller, Sr.

Pentecostal Temple 11:30AM 750 Alter Rd. (313) 824-8437 Bishop Dr. Charles M. Laster

Solomon’s Cathedral C.O.O.L.J. of the Apostolic Faith Inc. 11AM 19538 Schoolcraft (313) 273-2992 Bishop Anthony David Crawford

St. Paul Apostolic Temple 11AM 17400 Manderson (313) 861-2784 Bishop Benjamin S. Hoke

True Light Temple 11AM 8730 Harper (313) 922-4500 Elder Michael Mitchell

True Worship Church 11AM 803 Cottrell (313) 834-1697 Pastor Lovell Cannon Jr.

Unity Temple of the Apostolic Faith 11AM 17376 Wyoming Ave. (313) 862-3700 Pastor Steven Staten

Word of Life Temple of Jesus Christ 11AM 19391 Conant (313) 368-8630 Bishop Carl Noble, Sr., Pastor

Zion Hill Church (Berkley) 12:15AM 3688 Twelve Mile Rd. (248) 548-9466 Pastor Clarence Hawkins III

BAPTISTAijalon Baptist 10:45AM 6419 Beechwood (313) 895-7283 Rev. Dr. Curtis C. Williams

Bethany Baptist Church 11AM 15122 W. Chicago Blvd. (313) 836-7667 Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Bullock, Jr.

Bethel Baptist Church East 7:30AM & 10:45AM 5715-33 Holcomb (313) 923-3060 Dr. Michael Andrew Owens

Bethesda Missionary 10:15AM 8801 David St. (313) 571-0095 Pastor Edward Holly

Beulah Missionary Baptist (Westland) 10AM 5651 Middlebelt (734) 595-6146 Rev. Kenneth C. Pierce

Central Institutional M.B.C 10:45AM 15170 Archdale (313) 836-2933 Rev. Dr. Clayton Smith

Chapel Hill Baptist 7:45AM & 10:45AM 5000 Joy Road (313) 931-6805 Rev. Dr. R. LaMont Smith II

Christ Cathedral Baptist 11AM 6115 Hartford (313) 895-1999 Rev. George R. Williams, Jr.

Christ Reformed Baptist 11 AM 13576 Lesure (313) 836-8507 Rev. Willie Williams

Christian Chapel Community Baptist 11:30AM 22930 Chippewa (248) 624-7675 Rev. George B. Glass, Jr.

Christ’s Mission Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 3712 Preston (313) 579-9590 Rev. Howard R. Ramsey

Christland Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 12833 Puritan (313) 341-0366 Rev. Allen O. Langford

Church of God Baptist 11 AM 12000 Grand River (313) 834-1265 Rev. Clifford D. Burrell, M. DIV.

Church of the New Covenant Baptist 10:45AM 3426 Puritan Ave. (313) 864-6480 Rev. Brian Martin Ellison

Church of Our Faith 10:45AM 2561 Beniteau (313) 821-3627 Rev. William Anderson

Church of Our Father MBC 8AM & 10:45AM 5333 E. 7 Mile (313) 891-7626 Rev. Bernard Byles

Conventional Missionary Baptist 11AM 2255 Seminole (313) 922-4010 Pastor Roderick L. Richardson

Corinthian BC (Hamtramck) 8AM & 10:45AM 1725 Caniff Street (313) 868-7664 Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Jordan

Cosmopolitan Baptist 10:30AM 17131 St. Aubin (313) 893-6163 Pastor Senoise Clemons, Jr.

Dexter Avenue Baptist MBC 7:45AM & 10:45AM 13500 Dexter (313) 869-4878 Rev. Ricardo Bartlett II

El Bethel Missionary MBC 8AM, 10AM & 12NOON 25295 Grand River (313) 532-7897 Lawrence C. Glass, Jr., Pastor

Elim Baptist 11 AM 19333 Lahser Rd. (313) 533-7285 Rev. Charles D. Oliver

El-Shaddai Missionary Baptist (Ferndale) 8AM & 11AM 928 E. 10 Mile (248) 548-5683 Rev. Benny Holmes

Elyton Missionary Baptist 8AM & 10:45AM 8903 St. Cyril (313) 921-4072 Rev. John D. Kelly

Emmanuel MBC 11AM 13230 W. McNichols (313) 927-2627 Rev. Frederick Lee Brown, Sr.

First Baptist Institutional 10AM 17101 W. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 838-0166

First Baptist S.W. 8AM & 11AM 7642 Gould @ Crossley (313) 841-4866 Rev. Garrund Woolridge

First Baptist World Changers Int’l. Min. 11AM 22575 W. Eight Mile Rd. (313) 255-0212 Pastor Lennell D. Caldwell

First Greater St. Paul Baptist 8AM & 10:45AM 15325 Gratiot Avenue (313) 839-4000 Dr. Ricardo Bartlett, Sr.

First Missionary Baptist (Ecorse) 7:30AM &10:45AM 3837 15th Street (313) 381-2700 Rev. Alfred L. Davis Jr.

First Progressive Missionary Baptist 9:20AM & 11AM 10103 Gratiot (313) 925-9377 Dr. R. W. McClendon

First Union Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 5510 St. Aubin (313) 571-3043 Rev. Frank J. Knolton

Flowery Mount Baptist 11:15AM 13603 Linwood (313) 869-2567 Rev. Daniel Moore

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist (Westland) 8AM & 10AM 29066 Eton St. (734) 721-2557 Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth

God’s House of Prayer Baptist 11AM & 4PM 3606 25th St. (313) 894-6739 Rev. Michael L. Townsell

Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 20915 Evergreen Rd. (248) 353-4368

Great Commission Baptist 11AM 19250 Riverview (313) 255-7995 Rev. Al Bufkin

Greater Burnette Baptist 8AM & 10:30AM & 6PM 16801 Schoolcraft (313) 837-0032 Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Caldwell

Greater Christ Baptist 8AM & 10:45AM 3544 Iroquois (313) 924-6900 Rev. James C. Perkins

Greater Concord Missionary Baptist 9:30AM & 11AM 4500 East Davison Rd. (313) 891-6800 Dr. Cullian W. Hill, Pastor

Greater Ephesian Baptist 10:45AM 9403 Oakland (313) 867-3889 Rev. Jerry Lee James

Greater Macedonia Baptist 10:45AM 8200 Mack Ave. (313) 923-5588 Rev. Wallace Bell

BAPTISTGreater Mt. View Missionary Baptist 11AM 4211 Mt. Elliott (313) 924-2500 Pastor Edward Smith

Greater Mt. Zion Baptist 10:45AM 15600 Evanston (313) 839-9842 Pastor R. A. Hill

Greater New Light Baptist 11AM 8641 Linwood (313) 894-2390 Dr. David W. Roquemore

Greater New Mt. Moriah Baptist 7:45AM & 10:30AM 586 Owen (313) 871-8025 Rev. Kenneth J. Flowers

Greater Olivet Missionary Baptist Church 10AM & 11:30AM 20201 Southfield (313) 592-4114 Rev. Clifford L. Jackson, III

Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist 11AM 557 Benton St. (313) 831-6466 Rev. Mark Gray

Greater Ship of Zion Missionary Baptist 11AM 8440 Joy Rd. (313) 933-7367 Rev. McKinley Graddick, Jr.

Greater St. John Baptist 10:45AM 7433 Northfield (313) 895-7555 Pastor William Mebane II

Greater Tree of Life Missionary Baptist 11AM 1761 Sheridan (313) 925-1450 Rev. Latham Donald Sr.

Hartford Memorial Baptist 7:30AM & 11AM 18700 James Couzens (313) 861-1285 Dr. Charles G. Adams

Historic St. James M.B.C. 10AM 19400 Evergreen (313) 534-3000 Rev. Argustus C. Williams

Holy Cross Missionary Baptist 8AM & 11AM 6220 Linwood Ave. (313) 894-1350 Rev. Lorenzo Edwards, Sr.

Holy Hope Heritage Church Baptist 8AM & 10:45 AM 18641 Wyoming (313) 861-5005 Dr. William Revely, Jr

House of Mercy 10AM 5203 St. Aubin (313) 923-6395 Rev. Robert W. Wright, Jr.

Imani Missionary Baptist 11AM 13641 W. Eight Mile (313) 341-9556 Rev. J.K. Jackson

Israel Baptist 10:45 AM 3748 E. Forest Ave. (313) 922-2633 Rev. Edward L McCree Jr.

Jamison Temple Missionary Baptist 11 AM 12530 Mack Ave. (313) 821-5958 Rev. Homer & Evang. Royal Jamison

Jude Missionary Baptist 11AM 9036 Van Dyke (313) 925-9330 Rev. Sylvester F. Harris, Sr.

Kadesh Missionary Baptist 8AM & 11AM 20361 Plymouth Rd. (313) 534-5382 Rev. Dr. Gregory L. Foster, Sr.

King David M.B.C. of Detroit 11AM 18001 Sunset (313) 891-4160 Pastor Sterling H. Brewer

Leland Missionary Baptist 8AM & 11AM 22420 Fenkell Ave. (313) 538-7077 Rev. C.A. Poe, Ph.D

Liberty Temple Baptist Church 7:45AM & 10:45AM 17188 Greenfield (313) 837-6331 Rev. Dr. Steve Bland, Jr.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist (Pontiac) 7:30 AM & 10AM 512 Pearsall St. (248) 335-2298 Rev. Terrance J. Gowdy

Mark’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist 11AM 15757 Wyoming (313) 863-8090 Pastor J. Leonard Jones

Martin Evans Baptist Church 11:15AM 11025 Gratiot (313) 526-0328 Rev. Thermon Bradfield, Pastor

Messiah Baptist 10:45AM 8100 W. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 864-3337 Pastor Orville K. Littlejohn

Metropolitan Baptist 10:45AM 13110 14th Street (313) 869-6676 Rev. Dr. Charles Clark, Jr.

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist 11AM 4741-43 Iroquois (313) 924-6090

Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist 11AM 7432 Oakland Ave. (313) 872-4630 Rev. Marvin Youmans

Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 8944 Mack Ave (313) 571-0041 Pastor Henry Crenshaw

Mt. Olive Baptist 10:45AM 9760 Woodward Ave. (313) 871-5854 Rev. Harold H. Cadwell, Jr.

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist 8AM & 10AM 21150 Moross Rd. (313) 884-6648 Pastor James Minnick

Mt. Valley Missionary Baptist 9:30AM & 11AM 14718 Fenkell (313) 272-0428 Dr. E. C. Garrison

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist (Ecorse) 7:30AM & 10:50AM 3936 12th St. (313) 383-1069 Rev. Damon Pierson

Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church 11AM 901 Melbourne (313) 871-6509 Rev. Oscar A. E. Hayes

New Bethel Baptist 7:30AM & 10:45AM 8430 C. L. Franklin Blvd. (313) 894-5788 Rev. Robert Smith Jr.

New Bethlehem Baptist 9:15AM & 10:45AM 19018 Hawthorne (313) 366-1872

New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist 11AM 3061 Ewald Circle (313) 931-0559 Rev. Arthur L. Turner

New Birth Baptist Church 8AM & 11AM 27628 Avondale (313) 563-1705 Rev. Joseph A. Stephens

New Calvary Baptist 10:30AM 3975 Concord St. (313) 923-1600 Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors

New Faith Baptist Church 11:15AM 19961McIntyre (313) 533-0679 Rev. McKinley A. Williams

New Greater Christ Baptist 11AM 13031 Charlevoix (313) 331-2386 Rev. Dr. William O. Thompson

New Greater Oregon St. John 10.40AM 8010 Manor (313) 931-1850 Rev. Robert L. Sykes

New Heritage Baptist 10:45AM 11226 E. Jefferson Ave. (313) 837-4912 Rev. Jobe C. Hughley

New Jerusalem Temple Baptist 11AM 17330 Fenkell (313) 836-8970 Rev. Lawrence J. London

New Liberty Baptist Church 8AM & 11AM 2965 Meldrum (313) 921-0118 Rev. Dr. Maurice Strimage, Jr., Pastor

New Life Community Church (Romulus) 11AM 35761 Van Born Rd (734) 968-0105 Rev. Billy J. Hales

New Life MBC of Detroit 11AM 8300 Van Dyke (313) 923-3111 Pastor Edison Ester, Jr.

New Light Baptist 10:45 AM 5240 W. Chicago (313) 931-1111 Rev. Frederick L. Brown, Sr., Pastor

New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist 11AM 13100 Woodward Ave. (313) 869-0190 Rev. Dr. Jerome Kirby

New Mt. Pleasant Baptist 11AM 2127 East Canfield (313) 831-4669 Rev. Willie Smith

New Mt. Vernon Baptist 11AM 521 Meadowbrook (313) 331-6146 Rev. Dr. Edward R. Knox

New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist 10:45 AM 2201 Elmhurst (313) 868-7240 Rev. Jimmie T. Wafer

New Prospect Missionary Baptist 7:30AM & 11AM 6330 Pembroke (313) 341-4883 Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson

New Providence Baptist 8AM & 11AM 18211 Plymouth (313) 837-0818 Rev. Everett N. Jennings

New Resurrection Missionary Baptist 11AM 7718 W. McNichols (313) 862-3466 Rev. Arthur Caldwell III

New Salem Baptist 11AM 2222 Illinois St. (313) 833-0640 Rev. Kevin H. Johnson, Pastor

New St. Mark Baptist 7:30AM & 10AM 24331 W. 8 Mile Rd. (313) 541-3846 Rev. Larry Smith

New St. Paul Baptist 10:45AM 2101 Lakewood (313) 824-2060 Rev. Tolan J. Morgan

New St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist 11AM 1600 Pingree (313) 871-6969 Rev. Walter K. Cheeks

Northwest Unity Missionary 11AM 8345 Ellsworth (313) 863-8820 Rev. Dr. Oscar W. King III

Oasis of Hope 10AM 933 W. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 891-2645 Pastor Claude Allen May

Overcomers Evangel Missionary Baptist 11AM 20045 James Couzens Hwy. (313) 861-9144 Rev. C. Kenneth Dexter

Peace Missionary Baptist 10:30AM 13450 Goddard (313) 368-2304 Rev. David L. Jefferson, Sr.

Pilgrim Star Missionary Baptist Church 12 Noon 5619 14th Street (313) 361-2542 Pastor Billy Hall

Pine Grove Baptist 10:45AM 1833 S. Electric (313) 381-7882 Rev. Debirley Porter

Pleasant Grove MBC 8AM & 10:45AM 13651 Dequindre (313) 868-8144 Pastor Louis Forsythe II

Renaissance Baptist 10:30AM 1045 East Grand Blvd. (313) 922-7287 Rev. Edwin H. Holmes, Pastor Rev. Dale Weathers, Assoc. Pastor

Rosedale Park Baptist 10AM 14179 Evergreen (313) 538-1180 Rev. Haman Cross, Jr.

Russell Street Baptist 11AM 8700 Chrysler Fwy. Dr. (313) 875-1615 Rev. Dee M. Coleman

Samaritan Missionary Baptist 10AM 8806 Mack Ave. (313) 571-9797 Rev. Robert E. Starghill, Sr.

Second Baptist Church of Detroit 8AM & 10:30AM 441 Monroe Street (313) 961-0920 Rev. Kevin M. Turman

Shady Grove Baptist 11 AM 2741 McDougall (313) 923-1393 Pastor Roger Carson, Jr.

Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church 11:30AM 12728 Grand River (313) 491-3190 Dr. Charles E. Marshall Sr.

Springhill Missionary Baptist 7:45AM & 11AM 21900 Middlebelt Rd. (248) 306-5450 Rev. Ronald Garfield Arthur

St. Bartholomew - St Rita Sat. 4PM | Sun. 9AM &11AM 2291 E. Outer Drive (313) 892-1446 Rev. Ronald A. Borg

St. James Missionary Baptist 10AM 9912 Kercheval (313) 822-9322 Pastor Karl Reid

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist 8AM & 11AM 13500 Wyoming (313) 933-3722 Rev. David L. Lewis

St Missionary Baptist Church 10AM 9212 Kercheval (313) 372-5426 Rev David L. Brown

St. Phillip’s Baptist MBC 9:30AM & 11:30AM 7307 Livernois (313) 894-8123 Rev. Alvin D. Hodges, Sr.

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist 8AM & 11AM 2080 W. Grand Blvd. (313) 898-3325 Rev Nathan Johnson

Temple of Faith Baptist 10:45AM 14834 Coram Ave. (313) 526-1400 Rev. Alan J. Jones

Tennessee Missianary Baptist 11AM 2100 Fischer (313) 823-4850 Rev. Milbrun L. Pearson, II

Thankful Missionary Baptist Church 11AM 2449 Carpenter St. (313) 365-5519 Rev. Charles Hubbert

The Calvary Baptist Church 7:45AM & 10:45AM 1000 Robert Bradby Drive (313) 567-4575 Rev. Lawrence T. Foster

Third Baptist Church 11AM 582 East Ferry (313) 874-4133 Rev. Fred L. Gilbert

Third New Hope Baptist Church 8AM/10AM & 12Noon 12850 Plymouth Rd. (313) 491-7890 E. L. Branch, Senior Pastor

Triumph Missionary Baptist Church 8AM/9:30AM/11AM 2550 S. Liddesdale (313) 386-8044 Rev. Solomon Kinloch, Jr.

True Light Missionary Baptist 11AM 2504 Beniteau (313) 822-3170 Rev. Alton M. Reid

True Love Missionary Baptist Church 7AM & 11:15AM 8200 Tireman (313) 931-1177 Rev. Herbert B. Robinson, Jr.

Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 1840 Midland (313) 868-2659 Rev. Floyd A. Davis

Union Baptist 11:30AM 1754 E. Grand Blvd. (313) 922-2557 Rev. Patrick L. Franklin

Union Grace Missionary Baptist 10:30AM 2550 W. Grand Blvd. (313) 894-2500 Rev. Reginald E. Smith

Union Second Baptist (River Rouge) 10:45AM 459 Beechwood St. (313) 383-5559 Rev. Kenneth L. Brown

United Missionary Baptist (Pontiac) 11AM 471 S. Boulevard (248) 332-8917 Pastor Wardell Milton

United Prayer Temple Baptist Church 11AM 15003 Fairfield (313) 342-4011 Rev. Anthony L. Caudle, Sr.

Victory Fellowship Baptist Church 10:15AM 17401 East Warren Ave. (313) 886-3541 Rev. Darryl S. Gaddy Sr.

Warren Ave. Missionary Baptist 7:30AM & 10:30AM 1042-44 East Warren Ave. (313) 831-5990 Rev. Bernard Smith

Williams Chapel Missionary Baptist 10:45AM 3100 Elmwood (313) 579-0875 Rev. James C. Jones

Wings of Love Baptist 10:45AM 17133 John R. (313) 867-7411 Rev. Alvin E. Jackson

Zion Hope Missionary Baptist 7:30AM & 10:45AM 4800 Van Dyke (313) 921-3967 Rev. Curtis R. Grant Jr.

Zion Hill Baptist Church 11AM 12017 Dickerson (313) 372-3987 Rev. Dan Flowers

Zion Progress Baptist 11:00 AM 7835 E. Layfayette (313) 331-8244 Rev. Dr. Allyson Abrams

CATHOLICChrist the King 10AM 20800 Grand River (313) 532-1211 Rev. Victor Clore

Church of the Madonna 9AM 1125 Oakman Blvd. (313) 868-4308 Msgr. Michael Le Fevre

Corpus Christi 9 AM 16000 Pembroke (313) 272-0990 Rev. Donald Archambault

GESU Catholic Church 5PM Sat & 8 & 10:30AM Sun. 17180 Oak Drive (313) 862-4400 Rev. R. Scullin, S.J.

Good Shepherd Catholic 10AM 1265 Parkview (313) 822-1262 Fr. Michael NKachukwu

Martyrs of Uganda 11AM-Sat. 9AM 7601 Rosa Parks Blvd. (313) 896-2335 Fr. Tyrone Robinson

Our Lady of Good Counsel Sun. 9:30AM - Sat. 4PM 17142 Rowe St. (313) 372-1698 Rev. Robert J. Kotlarz

Presentation/Our Lady of Victory 10:30AM 19760 Meyers Rd. (313) 342-1333 Rev. Hubert Sanders

Sacred Heart of Jesus 8AM /10AM 3451 Rivard St. (313) 831-1356 Rev. Norman P. Thomas

St. Aloysius Church 11:30AM - Sat. 4PM 1234 Washington Blvd. (313) 237-5810 Fr. Mark Soehner, O.F.M.

St. Augustine and St. Monica 10AM 4151 Seminole Street (313) 921-4107 Rev. Daniel Trapp

St. Cecilia 8:30AM & 10AM 10400 Stoepel (313) 933-6788 Fr. Theodore Parker

St. Gerard 8AM /11AM/4PM Sat. 19800 Pembroke (313) 537-5770 Rev. Donald Archambault

St. Gregory The Great 11AM 15031 Dexter (313) 861-0363 Msgr. Michael Le Fevre

St. Luke 11:30 AM - Sat. 4PM 8017 Ohio Ave. (313) 935-6161 Fr. Tyrone Robinson

St. Matthew 10 AM - Sat. 4:30PM 6021 Whittier (313) 884-4470 Rev. Duane R. Novelly

St. Patrick 9:30AM 58 Parsons St. (313) 833-0857 Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM

St. Raymond Church Sun. 11AM - Sat. 4:30PM 20103 Joann St. (313) 577-0525 Fr. Robert Kotlavz

St. Rita 9AM & 11:30AM 1000 E. State Fair (313) 366-2340 Fr. Tim Kane

St. Peter Claver Catholic Community 10AM Sun. 13305 Grove Ave. (313) 342-5292 Rev. James O’Reilly, S.J.

Sts. Peter & Paul (Jesuit) 11AM & 7:35 PM 438 St. Antoine (313) 961-8077 Fr. Carl A. Bonk

St. Suzanne/Our Lady Gate of Heaven Sat. 5:30PM - Sun. 9AM 19321 W. Chicago (313) 838-6780 Fr. Robert McCabe

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)Renaissance Christian Church 10:30AM 18101 James Couzens (313) 341-7025 Rev. Antonio Harlan

Serenity Christian Church 11AM 5801 E. 7 Mile (313) 892-3550 Rev. John C. Harvey

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CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPALBunton Metropolitan CME 11AM 15001 Quincy (313) 341-0524 Rev. Diane Beverly

Carter Metropolitan CME 10:45AM 1510-12 W. Grand Blvd. (313) 895-6744 Rev. Dr. Faith A. Allen

Central CME 11AM 7600 Tireman (313) 931-0592 Rev. Eduardo Spragg

Coggins Memorial CME 11AM 4900 Hurlbut (313) 921-1565 Rev. Alexander Miner

Grace CME 10:45AM 642 W. McNichols (313) 862-4774 Rev. John C. Clemons

Greater New Bethany CME (Romulus) 11AM 35757 Vinewood (313) 326-0210 Rev. Zachary E. Easterly

Hamlett Temple CME 11AM 13600 Wyoming (313) 834-6598 Rev. Dr. Barbara Delaney

Isom Memorial CME (Belleville) 11:15AM 23612 Sumpter Rd. (734) 461-2200 Rev. Alena E. Zachery

Missionary Temple CME 11AM 18134 Lumpkin (313) 893-2685 Rev. Tyson Kelley

Peace CME 11AM 4613 Chene (313) 832-5929 Rev. Odis Hunt

Rosebrough Chapel CME 18618 Wyoming (313) 861-8667 Rev. Donte’ Townsend

St. John’s CME 10:30AM 8715 Woodward Ave. (313) 872-5663 Rev. Joseph Gordon

Womack Temple CME (Inkster) 11AM 28445 Cherry St. (734) 326-4822 Rev. Robert L. Holt

CHURCH OF CHRISTChurch of Christ of Conant Gardens 11AM 18460 Conant (313) 893-2438 John H. Mayberry, Jr.

Holy Redeemer Church of Christ 12NOON & 3PM 7145 Harper (313) 342-7628 Bishop J. Hatcher

New Cameron Ave. Church of Christ 11AM & 6PM 7825 Cameron (313) 875-8132 Lucky Dawson, Minister

Northwest Church of Christ 11AM 5151 Oakman Blvd. (313) 834-0562 Patrick Medlock/Stanley Daniel

Westside Church of Christ 11AM & 5PM 6025 Woodrow (313) 898-6121 Jerrold D. Mcullough, Minister

Wyoming Church of Christ 9:15AM/10:30AM & 6PM 20131 Wyoming (313) 345-6780 Dallas A. Walker Jr., Minster

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTAll God’s People Ministries 1PM 15932 E. Warren (313) 753-3732 Apostle W. J. Rideout III - Sr., Pastor

Anderson Memorial C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 17860 Jos. Campau (313) 366-1407 Supt. Charles J. Johnson III

Bailey Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11:15AM 5370 McKinley Ave. (313) 898-7996 Supt. James M. Johnson

Calvary C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 15025 Fenkell (313) 836-6939 Elder David L. Wells

Christian Gospel Center 11:30AM 19901 Kentucky (313) 345-9160 Rev. Marcus R. Ways

Conquerors of Faith Ministries COGIC 11AM 13100 Puritan (313) 862-5467 Pastor S.A. Moore

Covenant Missionary Temple (Roseville) 9:30AM & Sun. 11AM 28491 Utica Rd. (810) 776-9235 Elder Jay L. Burns

East Grand Blvd. C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 1432 East Grand Blvd. (313) 922-1464 Bishop Elton A. Lawrence

East Side Unity C.O.G.I.C. 11:45AM 5357 Mt. Elliott (313) 579-2353 Supt. Robert Butts Jr.

Encouragement Corner Ministries 9AM & 10:30AM 10330 Whittier (313) 417-9430 Elder Howard L. Parker, Jr.

Evangel Church of God in Christ 11:45AM 13318 Kercheval (313) 824-4887 Supt. James Smith, Jr.

Faith Clinic C.O.G.I.C. 11:15AM 12260 Camden (313) 372-3429 Elder Zachary Hicks

Faith Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 10:45AM & 6PM 23800 Lahser (248) 357-3110 Elder Edward W. Lucas, D.D.

Fellowship C.O.G.I.C. (Ecorse) 11AM 3828 12th St. (313) 381-6644 Rev. William Elum

Fenkell Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 2600 Fenkell (313) 862-4771 Elder Lavell Whitaker

First Tabernacle of Detroit 8:30AM & 11AM 4801 Oakman Blvd. (313) 935-PRAY Supt. Alfred Knight Jr.

Healing Springs C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 10331 Dexter Ave. (313) 813-8952 Rev. Joey Henderson

Glad Tidings C.O.G.I.C. 11:15 AM 625 E. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 366-4378 Elder Robert D. Taylor, Sr.

Glory and Praise Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C 10AM & 11AM 16573 Meyers Rd. (313) 862-7073 Pastor Krafus Walker

Glory to Glory Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 19309 Greenfield Rd. (313) 477-0479 Pastor Tommy C. Vanover

Greater Bethesda (Ecorse) C.O.G.I.C. 11:30AM 4670 9th Street (313) 381-3810 Elder Sam Knolton, Sr.

Greater Dequindre C.O.G.I.C. 11:45AM 1847 Sycamore (313) 961-4842 Rev. Robert Bullard, Jr.

Greater Emmanuel Institutional C.O.G.I.C. 8:30AM & 11AM 19190 Schafer (313) 864-7170 Supt. J. Drew Sheard

Greater Haven of Rest C.O.G.I.C. 10:30AM 16130 Woodbine (313) Jesus-29 Supt. R. K. Benson

Greater Love Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 17617 Plymouth Rd. (313) 835-8016 Bishop Clifford C. Dunlap

Greater Miller Memorial C.O.G.I.C. (Warren) 11AM & 6:30PM 4439 E. Nine Mile Rd. (586) 757-6767 Bishop Earl J. Wright

Greater Mitchell Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 13737 Curtis (313) 345-9900 Bishop John H. Sheard

Greater Mt. Everett (Ferndale) 11AM & 7PM 631 E. 8 Mile Rd. (248) 541-7200 Elder Jesse G. Bell

Greater Northwest C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 15811 Rosa Parks Blvd. (313) 345-4676 Pastor Supt. Cleotis Wells

Greater Rock of Ages C.O.G.I.C. 12 NOON 9804 Conner Ave. (313) 526-0482 Supt. Fred L. Mitchell Sr.

Hammond C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 8740 Puritan (313) 861-9095 Victor G. Thompson, Pastor

Hill Memorial C.O.G.I.C. 11:30AM 5501 Chase Rd. (313) 846-4674 Elder Michael Hill

Jones Memorial C.O.G.I.C. 11 AM 19200 Evergreen Rd. (313) 534-2860 Elder Leon R. McPherson Sr.

(Kendall) The New Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 16601 Tireman St. (313) 581-4377 Pastor Gerald A. Echols Jr.

New Christ Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 10001 Hayes (313) 521-5426 Rev. Lorris Upshaw, Sr.

New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 7361 Linwood Ave. (313) 894-8816 Elder Darryl Clark

New Maclin Temple C.O.G.I.C. 10AM & 12 NOON 2255 E. Forest (313) 831-7372 Elder James M. Maclin

New St. Paul Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. 8AM & 10AM 15340 Southfield Dr. (313) 835-5329 Bishop P.A. Brooks

Redemptive Love Christian Center 10AM 12190 Conant Ave. (313) 893-6275 Elder Kenneth J. Jenkins

Rewarding Faith C.O.G.I.C. 8AM & 11AM 12935 Buena Vista Ave. (313) 933-3000 Supt. Joseph W. Harris

Saints Liberty Life Steps Ministries (Pontiac) 11AM 340 East Pike St. (248) 736-3207 Elder Andrew L. Jenkins Sr.

Seth Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11:30AM 9841 Dundee (313) 931-1315 Elder Philip R. Jackson

Shiloh Chapel C.O.G.I.C. 9AM & 11:30AM 14841 Eastburn Ave. (313) 527-5400 Bishop Alfred M. Smith

The Open Door C.O.G.I.C. 11:30AM 14900 E. 7 Mile Rd. (313) 526-3460 Elder Alan R. Evans

The Way of True Holiness C.O.G.I.C. 10:30AM 1901 Electric Ave. (313) 383-3373 Elder Curtis Charles McDonald

The Word of Truth C.O.G.I.C. (Warren) 9AM &10:30 AM 7107 Rivard Ave. (586) 754-9673 Dr. Robert E. Garner, Pastor

Unity Fellowship C.O.G.I.C. 11AM & 6PM 17050 Joy Rd. (313) 270-2000 Elder George W. Hutchinson, Sr.

Walk In The Spirit C.O.G.I.C. 11:30AM 11648 Whittier Ave. (313) 371-4007 Elder Leon K. Shipman Sr.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENENew Hope Church of the Nazarene 11AM 7630 Southfield Rd. (313) 633-0852 Pastor John O. Wright, Jr.

CONGREGATIONALBushnell Congregational Church 10:30 AM 15000 Southfield Rd. (313) 272-3550 Rev. Roy Isaac

First Congregational Church of Detroit 11AM 33 E. Forest (313) 831-4080 Rev. Dr. Lottie Jones Hood

EPISCOPALAll Saints Episcopal 10AM 3837 W. Seven Mile (313) 341-5320 Rev. C. Alfred Loua

Cathedral Church of St. Paul 7:30AM, 8:15AM & 10:30AM 4800 Woodward Ave (313) 831-5000 Rev. Dr. S. Scott Hunter

Christ Church - Detroit 8:15AM & 10:30AM 960 E. Jefferson (313) 259-6688 Rev. John Talk

Grace Episcopal 8:30 & 11AM 1926 Virginia Park (313) 895-6442 Supply Clergy

St. Christopher St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 11AM 20750 W. McNichols (313) 538-2320 Rev. Deborah Semon Scott

St. Clement’s Episcopal (Inkster) 8AM & 10:30AM 4300 Harrison St. (734) 728-0790 Rev. Ellis Clifton. Jr., Rector

St. Cyprian’s Episcopal 10:30AM 6114 28th St. (313) 896-7515 Rev. Dr. Donald M. Lutas

St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal 8AM & 11AM 8850 Woodward Ave. (313) 871-4750 Rev. Shannon Brown -MacVean

St. Phillip & St. Stephen Episcopal 10AM 14225 Frankfort (313) 822-7730

St. Timothy’s Episcopal 10:45AM 15820 Wyoming (313) 341-1244 Supply Clergy

FREE METHODISTNew Beginnings Free Methodist (Ann Arbor) 8:30AM 2780 Packard Rd. (734) 971-8317 Rev. Jeffery D. Harrold

FULL GOSPEL BAPTISTAbundant Life Full Gospel Worship Center 11:30AM 5619 Charles (313) 366-0874 Pastors Roger & Mary Lewis

Crossroads Victory Full Gospel Cathedral 10:30AM & 11:30AM 9355 Greenfield (313) 836-7260 Rev. Dr. Eileen V. Martin, Ph.D., Ed.D.

Heavenly Dimensions F.G.B.C. 10AM & 11AM 11731 Mt. Elliot (313) 368-2925 Pastor Robert D. Lodge Jr.

Resurrection Ministries 11AM 4959 Martin (313) 896-1708 Rev. William Goodman

INTER-DENOMINATIONALCommunity Christian Fellowship 11AM 8131 E. Outer Drive (313) 245-2925 Bishop Samuel A Wilson, Sr.

First Church of the Redeemed 11:15AM 9360 Van Dyke (313) 923-6455 Min. Katherine M. Fitzgerald

For Such A Time As This Ministry 11AM 10630 Grand River (313) 935-9992 Pastor Joyce Driver

Grace Community Church of Detroit 8AM & 11AM 20021 W. Chicago Rd. (313) 273-0410 William A Harris, Minister

People’s Community 7:30AM & 10:30AM 8601 Woodward Ave. (313) 871-4676 Rev. Martin E. Bolton

ISLAMIC FAITHMasjid Wali Muhammed (Jum’ah 1PM) Ta’aleem Sunday 1PM 11529 Linwood (313) 868-2131 Imam Salim MuMin

Moorish Science Temple of America, Temple #25 2-4 Sun./7:30PM-10PM FRI. 5601 Grand River (313) 894-8340 Minister Bro Craig P. Fuqua-Bey

Muhammad Mosque No. One 11AM Sun./ 8PM W&F 14880 Wyoming (313) 931-4873 Minister Rasul Muhammad

(The) Muslim Center (Jum’ah Prayer 1PM) Ta’aleem 12NOON 1605 W. Davison Ave. (313) 883-3330 Derrick Ali, Imam

LUTHERANCross of Glory Lutheran (ELCA) 9:30AM 16661 E. State Fair (313) 839-5787 Pr. Michael Rothgery

Genesis Lutheran 10AM 7200 Mack (313) 571-7371 no pastor at present time

Good Shepherd Lutheran (ELCA) 10:30AM 16100 Lawton St. (313) 341-3978 no pastor at present time

Gracious Saviour Lutheran (ELCA) 11AM 19484 James Couzens Hwy. (313) 342-4950 no pastor at present time

Immanuel Lutheran (ELCA) 8AM & 11AM 13031 Chandler Park Dr. (313) 821-2380 Pr. Patrick P. Gahagen

Iroquois Ave Christ Lutheran (ELCA) 10AM 2411 Iroquois (313) 921-2667 Pr. Maxcy Christmas

Revelation Lutheran (ELCA) 10AM 6661 Oakman Blvd. (313) 846-9910 Pr. Doris Harris Mars

Salem Memorial Lutheran (ELCA) 10:45AM 21230 Moross (313) 881-9201 Pr. Michael Johnson

St. Andrew-Redeemer Lutheran (ELCA) 10AM 2261 Marquette St. (313) 262-6143 Frank Jackson

St. James Lutheran (ELCA) 10:30AM 14450 Ashton Road (313) 838-3600 Pr. Michael Konow

Spirit of Hope Lutheran (ELCA) 11AM 1519 Martin Luther King Blvd. (313) 964-3113 Pr. Matthew Bode

NEW THOUGHT - HOLY SPIRITDivine Awareness Spiritual Temple of Truth Sun. 4PM/Thur. 9PM 4088 Pasadena (313) 491-1062 Rev. Jewell Stringer

Faith Universal Study Group 11:30AM 8033 Kercheval (313) 393-5212 Rev. Gloria J. Fitchpritch

St. Catherine Temple of Prophecy 11AM 12833 Linwood Ave. (313) 868-5612 Rev. Vallerie Gray

The Order of the Fishermen Ministry 10:30AM 10025 Grand River Ave. (313) 933-0770 Fisherman Earl “DOC” Savage

Vulcan Christian Ministries (Warren) 11AM 7447 Convention Blvd. (810) 771-3257 Dr. Marjorie A. Lyda

NON-DENOMINATIONALAction Outreach Church 10AM & 11:30AM 12908 W. 7 Mile Rd. (313) 345-3016 A.C. Goodman, Pastor

Almighty God Missionary Tabernacle 10:30AM 2708 Joseph Campau (313) 921-0848 Rev. Dr. Minnie L. Lacy

Bible Standard Church of God 11AM 9600 Woodlawn (313) 921-9741 Rev. Samuel Oree

Body of Christ International 11AM 11780 Ohio (313) 491-2102 Bishop Kenneth L. Tate

Body of Christ Community of Faith 10:30AM 18100 Meyers Rd. (313) 345-9106 Rev. Benjamin Prince

Bride Of Christ 11AM 12400 Kelly (313) 371-3236 Rev. Bill McCullum

Calvary Church of Jesus Christ 11:15AM 6318 Varney (313) 922-3877 Pastor L.C. Gray

Canton Christian Fellowship 8AM & 10:30AM 8775 Ronda Drive (734) 404-2408 David Washington, Jr.

Cathedral of Faith 10:30AM 13925 Burt Rd. (313) 533-9673 Rev. Lee A. Jackson

Cathedral of Hope 11AM 17561 Jos. Campau (313) 366-4234 Rev. Robert Thomas, Sr.

Christ Covenant Church 9:30AM & 11:30AM 10213 Hamilton Ave. (313) 883-2203 Rev. Authur L. Gooden

Church of Universal Truth 11:30AM 13038 E. McNichols (313) 371-4839 Rev. Adrian Harris

Community Church of Christ 11AM 11811 Gratiot Ave. (313) 839-7268 Pastor R. A. Cranford

Craig Memorial Tabernacle 10:45AM 14201 Puritan (313) 838-4882 Bishop James L. Craig, Sr.

Deeper Life Gospel Center (Redford) 11AM 20601 Beech Daly (313) 794-0975 Rev. Wade A. Bell, Sr.

Deliverance Center 10AM 340 West Grand Blvd. (313) 297-7773 Bishop Gregg A. Booker

Dove Christian Center Church 11AM 4660 Military (313) 361-Dove Pastors Lucell & Marcella Trammer

Eastside Church of God (Sanctified) 11:30AM 2900 Gratiot Ave. (313) 567-7822 Bishop William K. Lane D.D.

Family Victory Fellowship Church (Southfield) 8AM & 11AM 19421 W. 10 Mile Rd (248) 354-1990 Pastor Larry T. Jordan

Fellowship Chapel, U.C.C. 7:30AM&11AM 7707 W. Outer Drive (313) 347-2820 Rev. Wendell Anthony

Full Truth Fellowship Church 11:30AM 4458 Joy Rd. (313) 896-0233 Rev. Darlene C.A. Franklin

God’s Inspirational Kingdom 12NOON 2627 Blaine (313) 898-2500 Queen Prophetess Lessie R. Brown

Grace Out-Reach Ministry 10:30AM 15251 Harper (313) 885-1927 Bishop J. Ward, Jr.

Greater Heritage of Christ Church 11:30 AM 19471 James Couzen Rev. Tracy Lamont Bell

Greater Life Christian (Pontiac) 10AM 65 E. Huron (313) 334-1166 Eld. Ellington L. Ellis, Senior Pastor

Hill’s Chapel 11:30AM 6100 Linwood (313) 896-9460 Rev. V. Broadnax

Interfaith Church 11AM 1923 23rd Street (810) 985-5555 Rev. Link Howard III

Lighthouse Cathedral 10:30AM & 12Noon 15940 Puritan Ave (313) 273-1110 Bishop Charlie H. Green

Metropolitan Temple 11AM 20099 Fenkell (313) 533-8063 Rev. Byron Ammons

New Birth Church of Christ 11AM 8021 Linwood (313) 897-1531 Rev. Keith Cooper

New Foundation Christian Ctr. 11AM 7759 Fenkell (313) 862-0657 Pastor Marshall Hall

New Galilee Spiritual Church 11AM 8025 Harper St. (313) 571-2108 Bishop M. J. Moore Sr.

New Life! Christian Ministries, Inc. 10:30AM 2415 W. Forest Ave. (313) 894-9394 Pastor Jacquelyn L. Rhodes

New Testament Worship Center 11:15AM 14451 Burt Rd. (313) 592-8134 Pastors Samuel & Sarah Davis

Perfecting the Saints of God Church 11:30AM 13803 Newbern (313) 368-8973 Bishop W.E. Hollowell

Puritan Street Church of Christ 11:15AM 19451 Conant (313) 893-2197 Pastor Mary R. Ealy

Restoration Christian Fellowship 10AM 22575 W. 8 Mile Rd. (313) 255-0212 Pastor Paul Bersche

Restoration International Christian Ministries 4PM 18140 Cornell Rd. (248) 352-9256 Rev. Dr. Ronald F. Turner

Right Spirit Christian Church 10AM 16250 Northland Dr. (313) 837-7510 Rev. Jacquelyn Willis

Shekinah Tabernacle Gospel Church 10AM 16900 W. Chicago (313) 835-0283 Elder Risarg “Reggie” Huff

Shrine of the Black Madonna/Pan African Orthodox Christian Church 11:15AM 7625 Linwood (313) 875-9700 Cardinal Mbiyu Chui

Spirit Filled Ministries 11AM 15100 Plymouth (313) 272-3104 Pastor Thomasyne Petty Faulkner

St. Michael Church Guardian Angel 10AM & 11:30AM 12320 Woodrow Wilson (313) 868-7166 Bishop James Williams

Temple of St. Jude Spiritual 8AM & 11AM 8747 Fenkell (313) 834-1650 Rev. Larry H. Williams

Transforming Love Community 10AM Northwest Activities Center (313) 270-2325 Rev. Shaheerah Stephens Ballroom

True Light Worship Center 11AM 8714 W. McNichols (313) 864-1046 Rev. William H. Sanders

Unique Non-Complaining Church (Redford) 8AM & 12 Noon 26547 Grand River Ave. (313) 794-5440 Pastor Charles E. Brooks Jr.

Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Temple #7 11AM & Fri. 6PM 13327 W. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 862-0363 Rev. Mother Cynthia Nelson

Universal Liberty In Christ Temple, Inc 11AM 7000 E. Canfield (313) 923-5360 Rev. Ralph J. Boyd

Universal Life of Hope 12PM 15065 Grand River (313) 836-2100 Rev. Dr. R. Hill

Universal Triumph the Dominion of God, Inc. 10:30AM 1651 Ferry Park (313) 873-6591 Rev. Lord & Princess James Maggie Shaffer

Waterfall Bible Institute 6PM - 10PM 12040 Visger Rd. (313) 382-0900 Rev. Dr. Emanuel Cain

ORTHODOX-CHRISTIANSt. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthordox 10AM 23300 W. Davison St. (313) 533-3437 V. Rev. Fr. Leo Copacia

PENTECOSTALChurch of God of Baldwin 11:30AM 5540 Talbot (313) 366-3190 Elder Gerald Williams

El-Beth-El Temple 11AM 15801 Schaefer (313) 835-3326 Elder Henry G. Sims Sr.

God’s Way Cathedral (formely C.O.G.I.C.) 11:30AM 14820 Puritan St. (313) 580-9103 Bishop Herbert A. Ross D.D.

God’s Vineyard C.O.G.I.C. (Centerline) 11:30AM 8090 Theisen (586) 755-8910 Bishop Carey Jackson Jr.

Great Faith Ministries Int’l 11AM 10735 Grand River (313) 491-1330 Bishop Wayne & Pastor Beverly Jackson

Greater Faith Assembly 11:30AM 1330 Crane St. (313) 821-5761 Bishop Raphael Williams Sr.

Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance 11:30AM 2263 S. Fort St. (313) 388-9867 Rev. Jewett B. Jackson

New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. 11AM 7361 Linwood (313) 894-8816 Elder Darryl Clark

New Resurrection Faith Ministries Inc. 11AM 18614 Schoolcraft (313) 836-8099 Bishop Merdith R. Bussell

St. Luke of Detroit 11:30AM 11832 Petoskey (313) 912-6270 Bishop Chris C. Gardner III

Thomas Temple C.O.G.I.C. 11am & 5:30PM 14500 Grand River (313) 835-3570 Bishop Frank Richard

True Testimonial of Jesus (Roseville) 11:30 AM 19200 Frazho (810) 443-4999 Rev. Willie Moorer Jr.

Universal Church of the Living God 10AM & 11:15AM 3401 Grandy Ave. (313) 259-0707 Bishop Earl Field, Sr.

World Deliverance Temple 8AM & 11AM 27355 Ann Arbor Trail (313) 730-8900 Bishop Roy Ferguson

PRESBYTERIANCalvary Presbyterian 10:30AM 19125 Greenview (313) 537-2590 Rev. Kevin R. Johnson

Christ Presbyterian 11AM 23795 Civic Center Dr. (248) 356-2635

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham 8:30AM & 10AM 1669 W. Maple (248) 644-2040

Hope Presbyterian 11AM 15340 Meyers Rd. (313) 861-2865 Rev. Raphael B. Francis

St. John’s Presbyterian, U.S.A. 11AM 1961 E. Lafayette Blvd. (313) 567-0213 Rev. Johnie Bennett

Trinity Community Presbyterian U.S.A. 8:30AM & 11AM 4849 W. Outer Drive (313) 342-2288 Rev. Edwin Fabré

Westminster Church for All People 8:30AM & 11AM 17567 Hubbell Ave. (313) 341-2697 Rev. Neeta R. Nichols

(CUMBERLAND) PRESBYTERIANSt. Paul Cumberland Presbyterian 11AM 3841 Humphrey (313) 834-2463

PRIMITIVE BAPTISTSt. Peter’s Primitive 11:30AM 17251 Jos Campau (313) 893-9094 Rev. Walter L. Harris

PROTESTANTChurch of the Living God /#37 11:30AM 3556 Dubois (313) 831-2770 Elder Leroy Williams

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICANardin Park Community 11AM 5027 W. Boston (313) 834-4770 Rev. Robert Morris

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTBurns Church of Seventh-Day Adventist Sat. 11:00AM 10125 East Warren Ave (313) 924-5535 Rev. Cory Jackson, Sr., Pastor

City Temple Seventh-Day Adventist 9:15AM & 11AM 8816 Grand River (313) 897-0506 Leon J. Bryant, Pastor

Detroit Northwest Seventh-day Adventist Church Sat. 9:45 & 11:15 AM 14301 Burt Rd (313) 538-8190 Cory Jackson, Pastor

Ecorse Church of Seventh-Day Adventists Sat. 9:15AM &10:45AM 3834 10th St. (313) 928-9212 William Hughes, Pastor

Sharon Seventh-Day (Inkster) Sat. 9:15AM & 11AM 28537 Cherry Street (313) 722-2313 Philip Jones, Pastor

UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALISTFirst Unitarian Universalist Church 11AM 4605 Cass Ave. (313) 833-9107 Rev. Bill Neely

Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church 10AM 23925 Northwestern Hwy. (248) 354-4488 Rev. Kimi Riegel

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTMayflower Congregational Church 11AM 7301 Curtis (313) 861-6450 Rev. J. Michael Curenton

St. John’s – St. Luke 10:30AM 2120 Russell (313) 393-8168 Rev. J. Womack – Rev. L. Hawkins

UNITED METHODISTCalvary United Methodist 11AM 15050 Hubbell (313) 835-1317 Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Whitely, Sr.

Cass Community United Methodist 11AM 3901 Cass Ave. (313) 833-7730 Rev. Faith Fowler

Central United Methodist 10AM 23 E. Adams (313) 965-5422 Rev. Edwin A. Rowe

Conant Avenue United Methodist 11AM 18600 Conant Ave. (313) 891-7237 Rev. Dr. Darryl E. Totty

Faith United Methodist (Oak Park) 9:30AM & 10AM 23880 Scotia (248) 542-8861 Rev. Jonathan Combs

Henderson Memorial United Methodist 9:30AM 7520 Puritan (313) 342-4020 Rev. Thomas Taylor

Hope United Methodist (Southfield) 7:30AM & 10:30AM 26275 Northwestern Hwy. (248) 356-1020 Dr. Carlyle Fielding Stewart IIIs

Metropolitan United Methodist Church 11AM 8000 Woodward (313) 875-7407 Rev. Tonya M. Amesen

Mt. Hope United Methodist 11AM 15400 E. Seven Mile Rd. (313) 371-8540 Rev. Henry Williams

People’s United Methodist 11AM 19370 Greenfield (313) 342-7868 Rev. Carter A. Grimmett

Redford Aldergate United Methodist Church 9AM & 11:15AM 22400 Grand River (313) 531-2210 Rev. Jeffrey S. Nelson

Second Grace United Methodist 8AM & 11AM 18700 Joy Rd. (313) 838-6475 Rev. Dr. Charles S. G. Boayue

Scott Memorial United Methodist 11AM 15361 Plymouth (313) 836-6301 Rev. Anthony Hood

St. James United Methodist (Westland) 10:30AM 30055 Annapolis Rd. (313) 729-1737 Rev. Willie F. Smith

St. Paul United Methodist 11AM 8701 W. Eight Mile Rd. (313) 342-4656 Rev. Henry Williams

St. Timothy United Methodist 8:30 AM & 11AM 15888 Archdale (313) 837-4070 Dr. Lester Mangum

Trinity Faith United Methodist 11AM 19750 W. McNichols (313) 533-0101 Rev. Jan J. Brown

John Wesley United Methodist (River Rouge) 11AM 555 Beechwood Street (313) 928-0043 Rev. Rahim Shabazz

UNITYUnity of Farmington Hills 10AM 32500 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. (248) 737-9191 Rev. Barbara Clevenger

Detroit Unity Temple 10AM 17505 Second Blvd. (313) 345-4848 Rev. John Considine

God Land Unity 11AM 22450 Schoolcraft (313) 794-2800 Rev. Ron D. Coleman, Sr.

Unity of Redford (Livonia) 5-6 PM 28660 Five Mile Rd. (313) 272-7193 Rev. Josephine Furlow

West Side Unity 9:30AM & 11AM 4727 Joy Rd. (313) 895-1520 Rev. Charles G. Williams

UNIVERSAL FOUNDATION FOR BETTER LIVINGFaith Universal Truth Center 11:30AM 8033 Kercheval (313) 921-2950 Rev. Gloria J. Fitchpritch

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Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available at the school for re-enrollment from March 8 through April 20, 2012; for open enrollment from April 2 through April 13, 2012. An answering machine is available for mes-sages. Applications will be accepted for grades 9-12, serving students ages 16-22. Should ap-plications exceed available space, a random selection drawing will be held on May 2, 2012 at the school.• New school location effective July 1, 2012 will be 1450 25th Street, Detroit, MI 48216.

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Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available at the school for re-enrollment from March 8 through April 20, 2012; for open enrollment from April 2 through April 13, 2012. An answering machine is available for messages. Appli-cations will be accepted for grades 9-12, serving students ages 16-22. Should appli-cations exceed available space, a random selection drawing will be held on May 2, 2012 at the school.

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The Wayne County Airport Authority is seeking one or more attorneys with 6+ years of full-time paid experience and expertise in one or more of the following practice areas: negotiating and prepar-ing complex legal contracts, construction law, real estate, environmental (including public utilities), municipal or governmen-tal law (including public safety), public procurements (including knowledge of competitive solicitation practices for governmental or public sector entities), technology/ intellectual property, airport federal regulatory compliance and/or litigation. Experience representing mu-nicipal or governmental entities and/or airports, or general familiarity with fed-eral aviation laws are preferred but not required. Must have strong analytical and writing skills, and be, or eligible to become, a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

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Northpointe Academy, being an equal oppor-tunity educational institution, shall be com-mitted to good-faith affirmative action efforts to seek out, create and serve a diverse stu-dent body.

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To turn an invention into a marketable product that can benefit society, you need, above all else, the right people involved. That’s the premise be-hind a new $2.4 million statewide program called the Tech Transfer Talent Network. It is led by the University of Michigan and funded through a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corpo-ration.

d regions with strong research-based tech-nology opportunities or clusters of talent, and in some cases, both. In addition to U-M, members are: Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Western Michi-gan University, Grand Valley State University and Oakland University. Each university is also collab-orating with its regional economic development or-ganization to promote increased access to mentors and partnering businesses.

The primary goal of the Tech Transfer Tal-ent Network is to increase the supply of seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators who can lend their expertise to university tech transfer offices. These connections will serve as important bridges to launch technology-based startups or license uni-versity inventions to established companies. The program will allow other state universities in the network to share and benefit from the tech transfer resources developed at U-M.

“Most people agree that the core problem hold-ing back economic vitality is having available tal-ent, especially in the Midwest. We aim to change that,” said Ken Nisbet, executive director of U-M Tech Transfer. “You may get early stage internal development funding, but if you cannot find the talent to assess commercialization issues, formu-late development plans and execute on these plans, you’re not deploying that money well.”

U-M, which had 101 licensing agreements and spun out 11 startups in 2011, consistently ranks in the top 10 U.S. universities in tech transfer per-formance. In the past decade, the Tech Transfer of-fice has helped launch 92 startups from research that originated in faculty labs, and three-quarters of those are located in Michigan.

To enhance its capabilities, U-M has put in place several talent-related initiatives during the past few years. Through the network, U-M will help other universities implement some of these strategies, including:--The Catalyst database, which identi-fies and tracks experienced entrepreneurs who are willing to serve as experts, mentors, consultants or even co-founders.--Mentors-in-Residence, experi-enced entrepreneurs who work within Tech Trans-fer for 12- to 18-month rotations, helping to assess new opportunities and mentor new start-up ven-tures.--Tech Transfer Fellows, a program that em-ploys graduate students or other qualified person-nel to help assess technology and analyze markets for tech transfer opportunities.--A postdoctoral fellowship program to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to encourage them to continue within a newly licensed business or a new startup venture.

These pilot efforts at U-M have pushed tech transfer projects forward in big ways.

In the case of medical device firm and 2010 U-M startup HistoSonics, the Catalyst system engaged a Florida entrepreneur with specific experience in the company’s field, therapeutic ultrasound tech-nology. Along with a mentor-in-residence, the team worked with the company to raise more than $11 million in venture funding.

The 2011 U-M startup Life Magnetics took ad-vantage of the mentor-in-residence program as well, going as far as hiring mentor Bill Wood after his term at Tech Transfer was finished. Wood served as interim CEO for the biotech firm and worked with its founder to raise $1 million in venture fund-ing. Now, the company has retained the talents of a co-founder and a former CEO of HandyLab, a U-M startup that sold in 2009 for $275 million.

“Having more access to experienced entrepre-neurs and advisers has proven to be an effective strategy for U-M Tech Transfer,” Nisbet said. “Al-though the results will take years to fully develop, we are confident that the Talent Network will give a boost to our collective efforts among our sister universities to transfer technology and create new startups. This demonstrates another way that our universities are playing a key role in revitalizing our regions and transforming the Michigan economy.”

U-M Tech Transfer: www.techtransfer.umich.edu

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The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is recognizing Kidney Month this March and World Kidney Day on March 8 by educating Michigan residents about preventing kidney disease and its leading causes: di-abetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Although chronic kidney disease (CKD) is underdiagnosed and often undertreated, it is often treatable and preventable. Nonetheless, early kidney disease has no symptoms and can become kidney failure with little or no warning, which is why it has been called the “silent killer.” Due to the increasing prevalence of health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, CKD has become a major health concern for Michigan residents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CKD was the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S.

and diabetes (the leading cause of CKD) was the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2010.

More than 26 million American adults have CKD and millions more are at risk and don’t know it. In Michigan alone, more than 900,000 adults have CKD. Diabetes alone causes over 40% of kidney failure cases in Michigan. By controlling your dia-betes or prediabetes, the chances of developing CKD can be reduced. For people with diabetes and at risk for it alike, it is im-portant to start by creat-ing a realistic set of goals for yourself to improve your health. Some small steps include: setting weight loss goals, making healthy food choices every day, and striving to become more physically active.

People with uncon-trolled high blood pres-sure, diabetes, or a rela-tive with CKD are at risk

for kidney disease and should make an appoint-ment to have their kid-neys evaluated. Others should follow health pre-cautions to prevent the possibility of kidney fail-ure. For a kidney friendly lifestyle that will help you reduce the risk of devel-oping CKD, you should eat healthy, well-balanced meals; exercise regularly; quit smoking; and moni-tor your blood pressure.

For more information about preventing and controlling CKD or about local kidney screenings for Kidney Month, contact the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit nkfm.org. You can get information about dia-betes from the National Diabetes Education Pro-gram (NDEP) by visiting ndep.nih.gov. All events, kidney screenings, health fairs, and more that are hosted by the NKFM for Kidney Month are listed at http://www.kidney.org/news/wkd/localEvents.cfm.

By Wendy Wendland-Bowyer When a new strain of influenza began to sicken even healthy younger adults three years ago, public interest in getting the newly developed H1N1 vaccine start-ed strong but declined over time even as more people were getting sick, a new study shows.��

Researchers at RAND Corp. and the University of Michigan found that the more the public learned about this new type of influenza and the longer they had to wait for the vaccine, the less interested they were in getting it.��

“Our results provide further evidence of how important it is to develop tech-nology to speed vaccine production,” said the study’s co-author, Brian Zikmund-Fisher, an assistant professor in the U-M School of Public Health. “Many more people would have been interested in vaccination had the vaccine been available even three months earlier.”��

The study, a collaboration between Zikmund-Fisher and Courtney Gidengil and Andrew Parker of the RAND Corp, is being released today (Feb. 16) for advance online viewing by the American Journal of Public Health.��

Each year the strains of influenza circling the world change slightly. Occasion-

ally a new strain emerges, as happened in March 2009 with the H1N1 virus. Later that spring the World Health Organization declared a level 6 pandemic, the highest level possible, which meant that the disease had spread worldwide. In the United States, the peak rate of infections and hospitalizations from H1N1 occurred be-tween September and December 2009.��

While other research has looked at people’s beliefs about the H1N1 influenza at one point at time, this study used the RAND American Life Panel, a large national sample, to track both the public’s perceived risk of catching H1N1 and their inten-tion of receiving the new vaccine over time. The authors gathered data 10 different times from May 2009 (when HIN1 illnesses were still very rare) until January 2010 (when the worst of the pandemic had passed in the United States). The vaccine came out in October 2009, was widely available by November.��

The U-M and RAND study found that intention to get vaccinated dropped from 50 percent in May 2009 when news of H1N1 first surfaced but the vaccine was not available to just 16 percent of unvaccinated people by January, when the last survey was given.��The authors’ findings are consistent with the fact that by De-cember 2009, only 24 percent of the entire U.S. population received the H1N1 vac-cine. Fortunately the 2009 H1N1 strain was not particularly deadly.��

As the sixth leading cause of death among Michigan residents, dia-betes is serious, common, and costly. Michigan’s di-abetes rate is consistent-ly higher than the nation as a whole, increasing 15 percent in five years.

“Nearly 26 million Americans have diabe-tes, and we estimate that as many as one in three could develop the disease by 2050 if current trends continue,” said Ann Al-bright, Ph.D., R.D., di-rector of CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. “With so many people impacted and millions who are unaware they are at risk, it is critical to educate early and often because we know that a structured lifestyle pro-gram that includes losing modest weight and in-creasing physical activity can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.”

Type 2 is the most common form of diabe-tes, accounting for about 90-95 percent of all di-agnosed diabetes cases in the United States and can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pres-sure, blindness, kidney and nervous system dis-ease, and amputation. Ac-cording to the Michigan Department of Commu-nity Health, an estimated 700,000 Michigan adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, and an-other 365,000 have un-

diagnosed diabetes. This means more than 1 mil-lion adults in Michigan are directly affected by this growing epidemic.

As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, so do the health care costs associated with the disease. Diabetes costs the United States $174 billion annually and over $9 billion per year in Michigan. Investments in community-based disease prevention programs that address lifestyle changes and empower individuals to take an active role in their health could yield significant economic sav-ings. In an effort to ad-vance these programs The Southeast Michigan Beacon Community has introduced txt4health, a mobile health informa-tion service designed to help people understand their risk for type 2 dia-betes and become more informed about the steps they can take to lead healthy lives.

Robin Nwankow, R.D, MPH, CDE, an American Diabetes Association vol-unteer who serves on the leadership board for the Michigan and Northern Ohio market said, “Com-munity-based disease pre-vention programs would be particularly useful in the Detroit area, where 12 percent of the popu-lation of Wayne County has been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 10

percent for the state as a whole. This is probably in large part due to a high prevalence of obesity and a high population of Afri-can Americans.”

Certain races and eth-nicities, primarily non-white populations, are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, with the mortality rates in Michi-gan being even greater in African Americans. Pov-erty, lack of access to health care, differences in disease education and cultural attitudes present barriers to diabetes pre-vention and management.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those af-fected by diabetes. The Association funds re-search to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hun-dreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of di-abetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabe-tes.

For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.

Wayne State University School of Medicine researchers on staff at the De-troit Medical Center’s Hutzel Women’s Hospital have discovered that babies who die after discharge from a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are more often from an African-American background, have had longer stays in the NICU than other preterm babies and have unknown

or no health insurance.��

For more information, visit: http://www.media.wayne.edu/2012/02/22/re-searchers-find-that-africanamerican-preemies.

Additional information can also be acquired by way of YouTube.

Black preemies more likely to die after leaving NICU

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