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*CELEBRATING 69 YEARS OF SERVING DETROIT AND THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNNITY* Jesse Jackson Calls River Rouge School District Michael Brown Shooting “Welcomes you to Opportunity” ‘Crime of Injustice’

By Chris King - The St. Louis American

Dear Panther Family: proclaim our tireless efforts to through the storm, the tri- create a school district worthy umphs were nothing short of “With but few exceptions, it is of your support now bears Michael Brown Vigil: Protesters gather in response to the killing miraculous. In just over two of unarmed teen Michael Brown Sunday morning in Ferguson. always the underdog who fruit. In June of 2012, the years we have eliminated a Brown, 18, was shot to death by a Ferguson Police officer on Sat- wins through sheer challenges seemed endless deficit many felt could not be urday afternoon. Photo by Wiley Price/St. Louis American willpower.” - Johnny as we traveled along this road done and we delivered a bal- Weissmuller to improvement. Even still, anced budget for the first time ST. LOUIS — Jesse Jackson “systematic of a national cri- we were able to make phe- in nearly a decade. While we told The American he hopes sis.” “Welcome to Opportunity” is nomenal progress in eliminat- acknowledge the victories of that the U.S. Department of our theme for the 2014-15 ing those barriers and we the recent past; however our Justice sees the Ferguson Jackson said, “It was a crime school year and that is a far labored to create a destina- greatest days lie ahead. Stu- Police shooting of Michael of injustice.” Jackson said. cry from where we were as a tion for those families seeking dent achievement is our core Brown on Saturday and re- district just a short while ago! a special place for their chil- function and we have docu- sulting community violence as Michael Brown - Page 2A It is with great honor that I dren. As we persevered River Rouge - 3A MDOT report says Need help paying waterbill? bicycling brings United Way, Ford Motor Company Fund and General Motors community and Foundation donate $200K to the Detroit Water Fund a press conference at the United economic benefits Way’s 211 call center.

The donations are the first major contributions to the Detroit Water Fund since it was established two weeks ago as part of Mayor Duggan’s 10-point plan to assist Detroit residents in getting cur- rent on their water bill before the residential shut off moratorium expires on August 25th.

“These three organizations have •Eligible Low-income Detroiters stepped forward to contribute a stepped up in a significant way may receive 25% toward paying total $200,000 to the Detroit to help assist Detroiters who are their water bills Fast Facts: - Nearly 800 people are em- Water Fund, Mayor Mike Dug- truly in need of help paying their - Bicycling provides an esti- ployed by bicycle-related in- gan’s response to helping low- water bills before the residential •Customers can receive assis- mated $668 million per year in dustry in Michigan. income Detroiters with their shut off moratorium ends on Au- tance at Cobo Water Fair on Au- economic benefit to Michi- water bill. Representatives of gust 25th,” said Detroit Mayor gust 23rd gan's economy. August 14, 2014 -- The Michi- United Way for Southeastern Michael E. Duggan. “They have - Statewide, 39 percent of gan Department of Trans- Michigan (UWSEM), the Ford let Detroiters know they are not •Residential Shut Off morato- Motor Company Fund and the households reported using a portation (MDOT) today alone and their generous dona- rium ends August 25th General Motors Foundation an- bicycle for transportation last Three major donors have nounced their donations today at Detroit Water page 14A year. MDOT - Page 2A Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplifting Page 2A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 WORDS FROM PUBLISHER Michael MDOT Isn’t Looting, Stealing? Brown from page 1A I hope we don’t behave like that from page 1A By; Gina Steward - Telegram Newspaper Publisher march? How about a sit-in at the police station, what about a viguial at the Brown’s home? I’m sure I could think of more non-criminal ways to demonstrate my frustration. released a new report, "Com- As part of Phase I of the study, But to commit a crime (steal- munity and Economic Benefits five case study communities ing is a crime) and destroy The injustice, he said, was of Bicycling in Michigan." This were identified across the someone’s business that had two-fold: a police shooting of report is Phase I of a two- state in an effort to measure nothing to do with Michael an unarmed black teen fol- phase project that explains the the annual impact bicycling Brown or the police. lowed by black youth from economic benefit bicycling has can have on a local economy. ..What??? The punishment high-unemployment neigh- on Michigan's local and All of the case studies were for stealing is anywhere from borhoods erupting in rage. statewide economies. The re- within the limits of these cities paying a fine or time in jail. Is port and user friendly info- and did not include the Feelings and emotions are it worth going to jail and hav- “Black men should not be the graphics are online at broader metro areas: running high in Ferguson and ing a charge on your record objects of target practice,” www.michigan.gov/mdot/ - Traverse City: $5.5 million other cities around the United for the rest of your life be- Jackson said of the shooting. States. I understand the frus- cause you are angry? I see “It’s not a unique situation. It’s The new report finds that bicy- - Holland: $6.4 million tration that the life of another some of the people with a prototypical American situa- cling provides an estimated African American young man scarves covering up their tion. Police departments do $668 million per year in eco- nomic benefit to Michigan's - Detroit (southwest Detroit has been taken. The death of faces. Don’t they know that in not reflect the population. It’s economy, including employ- and the Conner Creek Green- Michael Brown at the hands the technology and multime- awful, but it’s not unique.” ment, retail revenue, tourism way area): $20.7 million of a police officer has ele- dia age that they will be dis- expenditure, and increased vated this type of occurrence covered? But what won’t be The resulting community vio- health and productivity. - Ann Arbor: $25.4 million into the national news. It discovered is an open busi- lence on Sunday, following a proves that there is definitely ness in the neighborhood. non-violent candlelight vigil to Using both quantitative and - Grand Rapids: $39.1 million a problem with the way non- commemorate Brown, should Many small businesses are in qualitative data, the report violent altercations between be seen in the context of a Black communities because takes a unique approach to il- Phase II of this project is under young men and the police are chronic urban crisis, he said. they want to serve the people. lustrate both the economic way and will include more spe- resolved. This needs to be They are not multi-million- benefits of bicycling on a cific data on the economic im- “Poverty is a weapon of mass addressed and I pray that an- aires; they love their commu- statewide basis, as well as pact of bicycling "events," destruction,” Jackson said. other life isn’t taken before a nity and provide products and broader benefits bicycling can bicycle touring, and Michigan “Poverty is in the community, resolution is determined. services to the residents. have on communities. as a bicycle destination. That guns are in, drugs are in, jobs phase is scheduled to be com- But what I noticed as I watch However, these knuckle- are out. Banks are bailed out plete in 2015. the news coverage is the heads have just destroyed without meaningful commu- manner in how some people the livelihood of the family nity reinvestment. Too many are expressing their dismay business, ruined the commu- people have no stake in the with the situation. If I am cor- nity and whether they believe culture.” rect in my assumption, the or not, they have just looted Jackson said that chronic people are protesting be- their lives away. I pray that urban problems remain to be cause they say an innocent the people in Ferguson begin addressed after the shooting young man was killed by a to protest peacefully and a of Michael Brown and the police officer. But they are quick solution comes to the community’s outrage are re- looting…In other words… situation of Michael Brown’s solved. stealing from local busi- death. I also pray that people nesses… on camera. Why? in our community and cities “These kids need educations, What does stealing from a around the country don’t re- skills, job training, jobs, schol- business have to do with sult to this type of stealing arships to college,” Jackson protesting the loss of a life. and destruction to prove a said. “We need a national point. Whatever that point forum on urban policy, justice Think about it, how about a is…. and repression. This is a na- silent march, or a loud tional crisis that has mani- fested in Ferguson.” TELEGRAM Asked for advice to organiz- ers on the ground, Jackson Serving Detroit and the Downriver Community Since 1944 said, “That’s tough. I saw a

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6726 Metroplex Rd Parts & Service for all Romulus, MI 48174 Michigan Minority National Newspaper Press Association Publishers Association 734-895-1761 brands [email protected] Page 3A OPINION WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 Do we perpetuate black River Rouge from page 1A stereotypes? spirit to create the vision re- By Raynard Jackson - NNPA Columnist quired to spearhead a mis- neither he nor society could con- sion for the common good trol. was led by our most distin- guished Board of Education. In a similar manner, one could It is through their selfless and argue that Blacks, specifically in shared sacrifice that we as a Hip-Hop, have experimented in district embarked on truly at- the laboratory called a recording tacking the problem. Simply studio; and by exercising their put, by suspending the petty First Amendment Right of free- differences that cripple many dom of speech and expression through music, they have cre- elected bodies, we were able ated their own version of mented improvement at every schools to attract families to resurrect River Rouge Pub- Many African Americans feel like Frankenstein. school, with our high school back to our district paid off. lic Schools. there has been an unofficial war scores reaching a level not As several school districts declared on Blacks, especially In the beginning, like with witnessed in 7 years. have been forced to close When I arrived in 2012, our young Black males. Just in the Frankenstein, people marveled their doors forever, we suc- message focused only on sur- past month alone, there have at this new creation and people School funding cuts in Michi- viving both the academic and were willing to pay to see and cessfully eliminated our deficit been the police murders of Eric gan have forced districts a full year early. financial crisis; however, Garner (Staten Island, N.Y.), hear it. There was “Rappers De- today I can proudly proclaim light,” there was “The Message,” across the state to increase Ezell Ford (Los Angeles, and that we are truly building and there was “Fight the Power.” class size and eliminate the It is without question, we Michael Brown (Ferguson, Mo.). something special. The years Each of these victims were all Then, the imagery and lyrics took elective class offerings that would have fallen short in this of struggle became our unarmed, young, Black and a twisted turn under a perverted children so desperately need undertaking had it not been male. interpretation of the First Amend- for a well rounded education. for the overwhelming support source of strength and it is ment called “keeping it real.” In River Rouge we took a from our faithful. The positive through our sheer will power In each instance, there were drastically different approach responses from our commu- that we are destined to be- Now, the establishment, espe- credible witnesses or video and bucked that trend by nity were critical and desper- come a world-class district. recordings that recounted events cially the police, had become the strategically adding the aca- enemy. Hip-Hop became a ately needed in the battle to very differently from the official demic and social support overcome significant chal- police version. Based on what counter-culture movement that Derrick R. Coleman turned into a monster that could services families needed to lenges in restoring public con- we know so far, I think all the po- help develop the whole-child. Superintendent of Schools licemen involved in these unjus- no longer be controlled. Women fidence in our district. The tified deaths should be convicted became “bitches and hoe’s,” We were determined to in- of murder and sent to jail. men became hyper-sexualized crease both student achieve- thugs who were only out to force ment and add the enrollment As abhorrent as these actions themselves on your daughters necessary to reduce class were, they should spark a larger, and to “get rich or die trying.” size in all of our schools. In TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER separate conversation about the When rap music started, it was a River Rouge Public Schools, Informing * Educating * Empowering * Uplighting images that we have created verbal extension of the Civil the bet to add programs cen- Rights Movement of the 1960s in around Black life and Black cul- tered on creating quality 10748 W. Jefferson Ave River Rouge, MI 48218 ture. To reiterate, regardless of the spirit of the Dr. Martin Luther Phone: (313) 928-2955 Fax: (313) 928-3014 these images, there is no justifi- King, Jr.; it was about the uplift- cation for killing those young ing of our community and provid- Email: [email protected] ing a voice to those often without SCAN AND Black men. Let’s be clear about Website: www.telegramnews.net that. a voice. But let’s be equally clear and GO DIRECTLY courageous enough to take an- Then in the 1990s, rap took a Gina C. Wilson Steward Publisher more militaristic tone with the TO OUR other look at what we are con- Dorothy Wall Publisher Emeritus tributing to the misperceptions creation of “gangsta rap.” This and stereotypes of us as a race. too, was an verbal extension of WEBSITE This is a separate conversation the Civil Rights movement; but Serving Detroit and the from what happened in New more in the spirit of Malcolm X on Downriver Community for 69 years York, LA and Ferguson, Mo., but steroids. These artists repre- this is as good a time to hold it as sented those in the “hood” who any. felt trapped and abused by the Letter Policy system. They felt like no one cared about them and that life For the past 30 years, we have The Telegram encourages letters from all readers. Sub- created images of Blacks in the was about the here and now – most negative of lights. For those immediate gratification; so screw missions must include the writer’s name, address and who would say it’s just music, it’s the future. They wanted to “get signature and phone number. Only the name will be just a movie, it’s just a reality TV theirs now.” They wanted to live published. Send your letters to: show; I say now there is just an- fast, even if it meant dying young. other Black body lying in the READ THE Letters to the Editor streets of America. Telegram News Before you go to war, the first This ultimately led to the “thug” TELEGRAM ON- 10748 W. Jefferson Ave., thing that is needed is to create culture, personified by hit movies a psychological operations cam- like Scarface, New Jack City and LINE OR SEARCH River Rouge, MI 48218 or paign (psy-ops). This is a tactic Carlito’s Way; each glorified the OUR ADVERTIS- [email protected] criminal lifestyle. that the military uses to margin- ERS’ alize its targeted population so Letters published in the Telegram does not necces- that when the troops are sent in Then you had the crack epidemic WEBSITES. to destroy this group, there is no of the 1990s with the violence sary reflect the views and opinions of the Telegram. public outcry. that it brought into the hood. All these factors combined to create Just look at how the U.S. military a narrative that Black life was vilified and demonized former worthless and Black youth Iraqi president Saddam Hussein brought no value to society. and terrorist Osama Bin Laden It’s too bad the rap world didn’t before we set out to kill them. heed the words of Chuck D, Upon their deaths at the hands of KRS-One, Doug E. Fresh, Heavy the U.S. military, the American D, MC Lyte, Kool Moe Dee. D- people cheered because we had Nice, Daddy-O and others on the devalued and marginalized them all-time classic, “Self Destruc- before the American people. I tion,” which had as its chorus, can’t help but ask the Black com- “Self-Destruction, ya headed for munity, have we unleashed a Self-Destruction (repeat).” pys-ops campaign on our own people? Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & As- In the horror movie series sociates, LLC., a Washington, Frankenstein, Dr. Frankenstein D.C.-based public relations/gov- did not set out to create a mon- ernment affairs firm. He can be ster; but rather he was a scientist reached through his Web site, playing around in his laboratory. www.raynardjackson.com. You As a result of this experimenta- can also follow him on Twitter at tion, he created a monster that raynard1223. Page 4A CHURCH DIRECTORY WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 28, 2014 These People Ain't Loyal

By: Janine Folks - Telegram Religion Columnist means you totally disre- and they were like, "This they (pardon the term) ain't story, 'don't keep doing it.' spected a commitment. It woman ain't loyal. She was loyal, that neither are we in When our bad behavior is means you did something that caught in the act." Well they some area of our life. No one brought to our attention, we was forbidden. You broke the didn't say it quite like that, but really cared why she did what need to stop it, at least feel rules. in our modern urban context, she did. They did not consider bad and move in the direction it could be interpretted that her circumstances or how she of correction. Adultery is generally associ- way. was raised from childhood and ated with unfaithfulness in the impact it could have on her We need to think about our marraige. But we have to re- So anyway, they were really psyche. Not that there's any own faithfulness to God. God member that unfaithfulness in trying to trip Jesus up and excuse, but it was not consid- is always faithful to us, even any area is just as wrong. Any throw Him off His square. ered. They just wanted her when we are not. We often as- act of unfaithfulness or when- They made the woman stand punished, to the utmost with sess others and that's good. ever a commitment is violated, in front of everyone. I guess to the harshest penalty, death by But we cannot neglect to as- we have not been loyal. While humiliate her and of course, stoning. sess ourselves. We don't need it is popular in the day and age they wanted her stoned be- to trust people who have to point out disloyal people, cause that's how they handled The punishment we wish on proven untrustworthy, but we Most of us like to think that we even in songs, we have to re- those situations in that era, in others, could show up at our have to forgive. When we think are loyal people. Few people member that we too are dis- accordance to the law Moses own doorstep. We have to about our own lack of loyalty in will say that they are disloyal. loyal in some fashion. put out. Instead of Jesus watch our mouths and hearts. certain areas, it should make No one wants the negative agreeing with them, He got Also, we have to remember us more gracious overall. God stigma associated with being So someone who is accused quiet and kneeled down and the mandate at the end of the bless. disloyal. Few people are hum- of committing adultry is wrote in the sand with his fin- ble enough to admit that they viewed unfavorably and often ger. I don't know what He have failed someone. times those who feel victim- wrote. But when He got up, He Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church ized want the adulterer to be said, "Whichever one of you "Where The Will of God Will Be Done" {Mark 14:36} While some are more loyal punished. You may recall a has committed no sin may Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth, Pastor than others, I wonder if there parable in the Bible found in throw the first stone at her is anyone who is truly loyal in the Book of John, chapter 8. (v.7)." 29066 Eton Street Westland 48186 every sense? What is loyalty Office: 734.721.2557 Fax: 734.721.1383 anyway? Loyalty is syn- In this situation, a woman was They all just started walking Sunday Morning Worship Services 8am & 10am onomous to faithfulness. caught in the act of adultery. away. None of them were Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm Someone actually saw her do blameless. She could not be In marriage, loyalty is ex- it. There is no record of her condemned, but Jesus told Email: gethsemane02.org pected. When a married per- denying it. So basically, a cou- her something very important son is unfaithful, it is called ple of teachers of the Law and before they parted. He said, Face to Face International adultry. Adultry is a serious some Pharisees brought her "Go, but do not sin again word. When you think of adul- to Jesus while He was teach- (v.11)." He warned her. Outreach Ministries try, you think of one of the ing some people in the temple highest forms of betrayal. It We must remember before we Sunday Morning Service put someone on blast, saying 10am - 12 noon Union Second Baptist Church 313-477-6710 459 Beechwood River Rouge, MI 48218 Church office - (313) - 383-1558 Church fax 313-383-1611 List your church Building people of purpose, power and praise. Email: [email protected] Bishop Walter L. Starghill Sr. -Pastor Dr. Kenneth L. Brown - Pastor in the Church Directory Services Times Jehovah Jireh Ministries Sunday Sunday School and New Members Class 9:15 am Mercy House 15 E. Charlotte Ecorse 313-282-9508 Intercessory Prayer 10:30 am Morning Service 11:00 am Sunday- Fulfillment Hour 10am Worship 11am & 6pm Monday -Bible Study 7pm Tuesday Wednesday - Prayer and Praise 7pm Prayer Service 6:00 pm Family Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Rev. 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*DEATH NOTICES* Church Have your Senior Star Among those who will cher- Announcements announced in the Telegram ish his life and memories are: five children: Katrina Gethsemane MBC Sims, Angela Hollis, Can- Women's Day - Tea Gatekeepers We are looking for people ton, MI, Keshi Sims Jeffer- son (Darren), Curtis James Sat, August 23, 2014 presents 80 years old and older. Sims Jr. (Monique), and Noon - 3:00pm Annual free Denise Sims; seven sib- First Baptist Church Clothes Giveaway lings: Clarence E. Jarrett, 3837 - 15th St - Ecorse, Sat, Sept 6, 2014 Linda D. Nickerson (Wal- Pentecostal 10:00 am Runner For ter), Brenda A. Young ARMANI DE’LON A Virtuous Woman is a Way of Faith (Robert), Birmingham, AL, Christ GIPSON Flora B. Jarrett, James R. rare Jewel Proverbs 31:10 Sundays 3:00 pm - Feb 22, 1996 – Jul 24, 2014 Jarrett (Deceased), You are invited and ex- Call to list your church 5:00pm pected! We look forward Ministries Fredrick J. Jarrett (Valerie), announcments in the Telegram Business Center Armani had been accepted Earnest Daniels, as well as to a great fellowship... Telegram. Our goal as Church of the Resurrection on a full-ride scholarship to 10748 W. Jefferson a host of nieces, nephews, Christians is to save a 27085 W. Outer Dr. Western Michigan Univer- River Rouge MI 48218 cousins and friends. Sis. Alfreda Blanford, soul. Are you saving Ecorse sity located in Kalamazoo, Final arrangements entrusted to Pastor Sheare Hill Michigan where he would Chapel of the Chimes Chairlady souls? 313-629-2216 have attended this coming (chapelchime.com) Rev. Alfred L. Davis., fall to start his journey to- Pastor Call 313-928-2955 ward becoming a neurolo- Mt. Nebo Baptist gist. Church 4411 5th Street Armani Gipson is survived Ecorse by his mother, Lavata Gip- Sunday School son (Stefon), his father 313-382-8577 8:30am Rev. Marcus Johnson Sandy Davis, Jr and his Sunday Worship four brothers Stefon Mal- Pastor lard, Jr., Lamar Mallard, 9:30am Sunday Morning Luron Mallard and Camron Prayer & Bible Class Service - 11:00am Mars. Grandmothers, RENEE ANNETTE Thursday 5:30 PM Surilla Darkins, and De- DAVIS Everyone is welcome lores Davis (Sandy; great- Apr 10, 1958 - Aug 9, 2014 Pastor Gerald Overall grandmothers, Margaret 313-381-9303 St. James United Gipson (Luvoney, Sr.) and Renee had a passion for [email protected] or Deola Hollard, a host of Methodist Church helping others. She worked www.rfcm.org great aunties and uncles, a at Geriatric Convelalescen 30055 Annapolis Rd. host of cousins , other rela- Center until it closed. Westland tives and many friends. Sunday School Final arrangements entrusted to Renee leaves to cherish: Chapel of the Chimes children: Ramon (Kaywon) (chapelchime.com) Davis, Raven (Terrace Jr.) Davis; sisters: Mardell Smith and Mary Ann Bodie; four grandchildren; four nieces; long time compan- ion Charlie Lee Jones, and a host of family and friends. 9:30 am Final arrangements entrusted to Worship Service Chapel of the Chimes 10:30 am (chapelchime.com) Bible Study Wednes- day STEPHANIE MARIE Community 6:30 – 8:30 pm Rev. Willie F. Smith – PAYTON-DOSS AME Sept 6, 1959 – Jul 30, 2014 Pastor 4010 17th St, 734-729-1737 After high school, she went Ecorse, MI stjamesumewestland on to follow her passion in 313-386-4340 @att.net cooking and received a cer- stjamesumcwstland.org tificate at John Glenn Tech- nical School.

She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Demita Payton, brother, James Rev. William D. Phillips, Wright, Jr.; grandson: Pastor Cor'Vonta Ballard; sister, La'Creshea (Shawn) Sunday School 10am Makonnen of Inkster; two Sunday Worship nieces; one nephew and a 11:00am host of aunts, uncles, Wed Bible Class 6pm cousins, other relatives, “Empowered by the living family, and friends. Word” Matt 4:4 Final arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes (chapelchime.com) United Church of Faith 6064 Fourth St Romulus

CURTIS JAMES SIMS Jul 18, 1947 - Aug 3, 2014

He was one of the first Sunday Worship African-American bus driv- 11:30am ers to drive a bus through Dearborn, MI during a time Bible Classes when racial segregation Tues & Wed-6:00 PM and the use of intimidation against African-Americans Rev Mark R. and other minorities were at Zockheem, Pastor an all-time high. (734) 765-5335 Welcome Home! Page 6A WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 IN THE SPIRIT Marriage vs Water By Rev. Dr. John E. Duckworth

should be prophetic. As Diet- allowed to live in these homes rich Bonhoeffer stated, “Si- before they are turned over to lence in the face of evil is itself Child Protective Services? evil: God will not hold us guilt- Why are water bills connected less. Not to speak is to speak. to addresses and not individu- Not to act is to act.” As a Social als? Perhaps our enthusiasm Gospel and Liberation Theol- over marriage has blinded us ogy preacher and pastor, I find to the issue of life, water, and it ironic that the prophetic voice we are so focused on marriage is either silent or whispering that we are sleeping on life. No around this issue of water but living creature can survive with- there was a clangorous voice out water. I would encourage around marriage. my Christian colleagues to en- gage in prophetic social justice, Perhaps some of my col- and leave the popularity be- leagues are unaware the grav- hind. A few months ago, many of my ity of this water issue, so I will colleagues in ministry consist- share some of my concerns. It I do find it very interesting that ing of local preachers and pas- is beyond folks who simply are this recent heavenly activity to tors were shown rallying “trying to get water for free” as gather Michigan’s attention around the issue of same-sex many of those persons unable was not fire and brimstone but marriage here in Michigan. to pay their bills have been por- water. Just this past week, we Since February, there has trayed. encountered record rainfalls been a plethora of ads, Bible and flooding. Perhaps it’s a di- studies, protests, rallies, ser- Water is a natural resource, vine sign to where our voices mons and statements around God-given and owned, and I are really needed, and what this issue. I do believe every- personally have a problem should have our attention. Per- one’s opinion and theology on when persons make a profit off haps it just me and my theol- the issue deserves to be heard. of God’s resources. We are ogy, but I am aware that our dangerously flirting with our tri-county area has been de- Some stated that there were water becoming privatized, and clared a disaster? concerns about the quality of history has proven, once that life that those children adopted occurs our bills will at least Pastor Duckworth is the pastor by Jayne Rowse and April De- triple. In Bolivia on two occa- at Gethsemane Missionart Boer would lack being forced to sions in 2000 and 2005, the Baptist Church in Westland, live in a same-sex marriage. Bolivian government turned the MI. Others stated that it was sinful water system over to private and totally wrong, according to companies and this lead to their belief in the Bible and their country-wide street protesting. understanding of Scriptures. Eventually, the Bolivian gov- One particular pastor shared ernment retracted these private with me that it was an attack on contracts and kept their water the family and if the laws al- system public. lowed for same-sex marriage, it would destroy the very fabric The Homrich Wrecking, Inc. of the family. There has been Company has been given a a great “coming together” $5.6 million contract for two within the Christian community years to shut off the water of around this issue. over 150,000 homes by the end of the summer. Only 10 However, within the last month prophetic voices stood up for another issue that certainly these homes, and they were deals with the issue of family arrested on July 10, 2014 for has surfaced and I have yet to blocking the trucks owned by see any rallies on Fox News Homrich Wrecking, Inc. Michi- from many of my same col- gan law mandates that no child leagues. This colorless, odor- shall be raised in a home with- less and tasteless substance out water, and it is also against that is vital to all life survival the law for dogs and cats to be called water has been in the without water. While many headlines nationally and I from the suburbs had plenty to haven’t seen the same enthu- say about Detroiters wanting siasm from the Christian com- “free water”, they were “church munity. If there was ever a mouse” quiet about the unpaid REAL REASON for my Chris- water bills of the State of Michi- tian colleagues to rally and gan’s $5 million, Joe Louis stomp for the family, water Arena’s $80,000 or Ford Field’s should be one. $55,000.

I am appalled, disappointed Are my colleagues aware that and embarrassed by what ap- this is a family-breaking issue? pears to be a proclivity and Since it’s against the law for propensity for what’s popular, children to be in homes without and total silence by what water, how long will children be

G AND C VARIABLES -PORCHES -SIDING -ROOFING -INTERIORS -CEMENT -MASONRY -CARPENTRY -AND MORE “STRIVING TO BE BETTER” 313-341-6606 Page 7A EDUCATION WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 Happy Meals, Yoga, and Books Movie Actors 2 books by Ms. Adhikary, “Y is Find and circle all of the Movie Actors that are hid- for Yoga” or “My Daughters den in the grid. The remaining letters spell the name are Smart.” of a movie for which William Hurt won an Oscar. The success of the event can be attributed to the hard work and commitment from all the staff and volunteers. A special thanks goes out to McDon- ald’s owner Jon Campbell for partnering to sponsor the sev- enth IFLM literacy event held at McDonald’s. Special thanks also goes to Fem de la Crème for providing volun- teers during the event and helping with the literacy activi- ties. Together, these organi- zations sent nearly 80 children home with the best happy meal in the world.

The Inkster Family Literacy DEARBORN - On Saturday, was to fill their passport with Movement is a place-based, July 26, 2014, The Inkster stamps by participating in var- social change strategy de- Family Literacy Movement ious literacy activities. The fa- signed to enhance the literacy (IFLM) hosted Family Literacy vorite activity of the event was skills of the entire community, Day at the McDonald’s restau- hearing a live reading of the starting with its youngest and rant located on Michigan Av- book “Y is for Yoga” authored most vulnerable population – enue and Gulley Rd in by Anita Adhikary. The children its children. IFLM is led by a Dearborn. The restaurant was sat spellbound as Ms. Ad- coalition of community part- filled with literacy activities, hikary read her book describ- ners that works toward a com- books, families with young ing the different yoga poses. mon vision: to ensure Inkster ASTIN, Sean HOWARD, Terrence children, laughter, fun, and They actually tried some of the is a place where all families BLOOM, Orlando HURT, William yoga. Children also received exercises out with their new thrive and have access to the BROSNAN, Pierce JACKSON, Samuel L. what literacy specialist Arlene guru. Ms. Adhikary demon- supports, services, and oppor- BUSCEMI, Steve JONES, Tommy Lee Reese calls “the best happy strated many of the different tunities children need for liter- CAGE, Nicolas KEATON, Michael meal in the world. It’s free and positions from the book and acy and school success. CONNERY, Sean KILMER, Val you get a book.” explained how they strength- CROWE, Russell LABEOUF, Shia ened various parts of the body. Come join the fun. Our next CRUISE, Tom MAGUIRE, Tobey Upon arrival, families regis- After the demonstration each McDonald’s Literacy Night is DAFOE, Willem MARTIN, Steve tered and each child received family also received an auto- Thursday, August 27. DE NIRO, Robert MORTENSEN, Viggo a passport. Their objective graphed copy of one of two DIESEL, Vin MYERS, Mike DOWNEY JR, Robert PATTINSON, Robert DREYFUSS, Richard PENN, Sean Local Schools awarded fourth year of DUVALL, Robert REYNOLDS, Ryan EVERETT, Rupert ROGEN, Seth grant funding after making FERRELL, Will RUDD, Paul FIENNES, Ralph SMITH, Will positive strides FREEMAN, Morgan STALLONE, Sylvester GERE, Richard STEWART, Patrick *Beecher High School GOSLING, Ryan VAUGHN, Vince (Mt. Morris) HANKS, Tom WILKINSON, Tom *Benton Harbor High School HARRELSON, Woody WILLIAMS, Robin (Benton Harbor) HOFFMAN, Philip Seymour WILSON, Owen *Bloomingdale High School (Bloomingdale) *Clintondale High School (Clin- ton Township) *E. A. Johnson High School (Mt. LANSING – Twenty-two Michi- Mike Flanagan said. “We know Morris) gan high schools, including that overall emotional and phys- *Fitzgerald High School Harper Woods, Mumford, Per- ical health affects academic per- (Warren) shing, Robichaud, River Rouge, formance – that personal safety, *Harper Woods High School Southeastern and Truman High bullying, mental health, sub- (Harper Woods) School, have been awarded a stance use, obesity, and other *Eastern High School fourth year of funding from a factors can have an impact on (Lansing) grant aimed at improving stu- student’s ability to learn and *Lee High School (Wyoming) dent learning by coordinating achieve.” *Marion High School (Marion) programs designed to improve *Mumford High School the physical, mental and emo- The goal of think.respect. is to (Detroit) tional climate of the schools. develop concrete strategies that *New Haven High School (New address these issues, leading to Haven) Fourth-year funding of the Safe a school climate that fosters *Pershing High School (Detroit) and Supportive Schools (S3) great academic achievement. *Pontiac Academy (Pontiac) grant, titled think.respect. in *Southeastern High School (De- Michigan, is based on the posi- “While the think.respect. initia- troit) tive results seen over the first tive still is in its infancy, the *River Rouge High School (River three years of the grant, includ- schools have made progress Rouge) ing: over the past three years,” *Truman High School (Taylor) •83% of schools reporting an added Kyle Guerrant, deputy *Robichaud High School (Dear- improvement in school safety superintendent for administra- born Heights) scores tion and school support services *Ross Beatty High School (Cas- for the Michigan Department of sopolis) •61% of schools reporting a de- Education. “There still is work to *Saginaw High School crease in harassment/bullying be done, and we are proud of (Saginaw) incidences on school property the results we’re seeing, and *Ypsilanti Community High feel that the improvement in School (Ypsilanti) •57% of schools reporting a de- school climate will, over time, *Ypsilanti New Tech High School crease in the number of stu- continue to bring about positive (Ypsilanti) dents using alcohol academic changes.” The grant is funded by the U.S. “For students, academics are Schools receiving funding for a Department of Education and is only one part of the educational fourth year of the think.respect. administered by the Michigan process,” State Superintendent grant includes: Department of Education. Page 8A WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 Mark Twain School for Scholars to be part of first-ever literacy-themed DPS THE TELEGRAM IS Open Doors Day Saturday, August 23 at all elementary and middle schools EVERYWHERE Every school will offer FREE Students in grades 8-12 enjoy sackpacks, books and school About Detroit Public Schools take-home Netbooks and stu- supply give-aways, and all Detroit Public Schools is creat- dents in grades 6 and up have CHECK US OUT! schools will have a literary ing Neighborhood-Centered, access to Netbooks in school. theme; Mark Twain School for Quality Schools at 97 campuses An outstanding Fine Arts pro- We’re on the Web Scholars students eligible for with a mission to provide a com- gram with instrumental music, free shoes and trip to the zoo prehensive educational experi- vocal music and dance is also www.telegramnews.net ence that is high-quality, offered. Ongoing advantages in- Facebook and Twitter DETROIT – Mark Twain School challenging and inspires all stu- clude eight parent resource cen- for Scholars will be among all dents to make a positive contri- ters, Parent University and Detroit Public Schools elemen- bution to society. DPS offers a additional parenting programs, tary-middle schools that will be wide variety of educational ad- enhanced safety initiatives, a open across the district during vantages to students and par- district-wide Customer Service Fanny’s Floral Open Doors Day, Saturday, Au- ents including Individualized focus, nine Detroit Rising Col- gust 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learning Maps for all students. lege Preparatory Schools and Design & Gifts All schools have developed their New this year, arts/music and DPS-authorized charter schools own creative itineraries to en- sports leagues for boys and girls led by educators with proven * Fresh & Silks*Flower Arrangements gage families! There will be free are being offered at every ele- track records of raising achieve- *Weddings & Funerals books, free pizza, sackpacks mentary/middle school. ment. In 2014, DPS graduates with school supplies and other Prekindergarten offerings have earned $138 million in grants Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm fun “See It Believe It: give- been expanded to 70 schools and scholarships. To learn more Monday and Saturday Appt only aways (first-come, first-served.) across the district for all quali- about Detroit Public Schools, Immunizations will take place at fied 4-year-olds. Twenty-one visit www.detroitk12.org or call 1909 S. Fort St, Detroit, MI 48217 Marcus Garvey Academy, 2301 schools are now open as Com- 313-240-4DPS. 313.928.3569 Van Dyke. munity Schools, offering ex- tended hours and services. Some literary themes include: Madeline in Paris Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes Fairy Tale Ball

Additionally, Mark Twain has a unique opportunity to partner with Skechers and Meijer on their donation of more than 25,000 pairs of BOBs shoes for K-6 students. The Sketchers- Meijers Shoe Distribution event will be held at the Detroit Zoo on Tuesday, Aug. 26. A total of 1,500 students from 15 pre-se- lected schools will be invited to attend the DPS Day at the Zoo. To attend the event, current or NEW Enrollees of the following 15 schools must attend the DPS Open Doors Day event on Sat- urday, August 23 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at one of the participating schools. Current students will be verified. NEW students must enroll in order to attend the event. The 15 participating schools are:

1. Brewer 2. Pulaski 3. Noble 4. J.R. King 5. Wright, Charles 6. Carstens 7. Carleton 8. Carver 9. Mann 10. Dossin 11. Marshall 12. DIA 13. Neinas 14. Gardner 15. Twain

Students (K-6) participating in this event will receive a pair of Sketchers BOBs and a day at the Zoo including lunch, compli- ments of Sketchers and Meijer. Vouchers will be distributed at the Open House events as an incentive at the 15 pre-selected Summer School Hours: schools. A total of 100 vouchers will be provided on a first-come, Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. first-served basis at each school. Transportation will also be provided to and from the De- troit Zoo. The remaining 23,500 pairs of shoes will be delivered to the DPS Warehouse for dis- tribution to students on the first day of school.

For more details, call 313-240- 4DPS. Page 9A WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 Inkster resident learns to manage What are you doing to maintain Diabetes through area programs a healthy lifestyle?

long as I don’t overdo it. Sweets are okay sometimes,” says Angie.

Angie has also participated in the NKFM’s Enhance Fitness program, which was offered at her apartment complex. She says that she would like to take more of these classes if she has the opportunity. Lately, Angie has been trying to walk more, as physical ac- tivity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

“What stuck with me most from these programs is to Fourteen years ago, Inkster (NKFM) Inkster community watch my sugar intake. When resident Angie Ellis was diag- coalition, the Inkster Partner- the instructor filled up the cups nosed with type 2 diabetes. ship for a Healthier Commu- to demonstrate how much Angie had been prediabetic for nity (IPHC). On the path to sugar was in certain drinks, years and lost a brother to di- better health and in an effort to the visual really hit me,” says abetes. Following her diagno- effectively manage her dia- Angie, “Now when I go to the sis, Angie experienced mood betes, Angie participated in the grocery store, I look at how swings, changes in appetite, NKFM’s Diabetes PATH and many grams of sugar are in and weight fluctuation. “I was BodyWorks programs offered what I am buying.” really upset,” she explains. “It in Inkster. took me awhile to adjust and In the future, Angie hopes to I’m still adjusting.” “I really enjoyed Diabetes continue walking regularly and PATH,” Angie says, “I got to maybe even run. “I want to Diabetes is a serious disease know a lot about myself as a lose this weight. I know it won’t that affects an estimated one diabetic and how to survive happen all at once, but I’m million Michigan adults. It is with diabetes.” working on it.” often called a “silent disease” because it can cause serious Angie explains that Body- Although there are challenges complications even before a Works and Diabetes PATH in living with diabetes, Angie 579 Visger Rd, Ecorse, MI 48229 person experiences symp- helped her to make healthy explains that it can be con- [email protected] toms. If not managed properly, trolled. By making healthy lifestyle changes, especially All Repairs: Shoes, purses, Luggage etc. diabetes can lead to serious when it came to modifying her food choices; being physically health problems such as kid- eating habits. She stopped fry- active; and knowing your A1c, ney failure, heart disease, ing foods, started eating more blood pressure, and choles- stroke, and more. vegetables, and stopped terol numbers (the ABCs of di- drinking pop. Many of these abetes), it can be managed to OWNER In April of 2011 Angie moved choices were a challenge, but prevent other health complica- 313-382-2662 to Inkster where she learned Angie says that moderation is tions down the road. For more about the National Kidney important. “I learned that I can information about the NKFM’s “If we can’t fix it throw it AWAY” Foundation of Michigan’s eat the things that I enjoy as Diabetes page 14A Zenith Lunch Breakfast * Lunch & Dinner 2 + 2+ 2 Breakfast Specials 11295 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge (313) 849-0833 Your Friendly Family Restaurant

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List your BUSINESS HERE Page 11A SPORTS SCORES, HIGHLIGHT & MORE WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014 In Less Than Seven Days The Time is now for High School Sports are Back the Tigers By Butch Davis - Telegram Newspaper Sports Writer By Butch Davis - Telegram Newspaper Sports Writer

Again as I indication last week the song remains the same, during this drought of wins the defense of the Tigers have been awful and the lack of timely hitting for the second place home team is embar- rassing. Still the Detroit Tigers have been seeking reliable bullpen options all season. Jim Johnson was looking to revive his career after a disastrous The Telegram News as in Commission Prep Kickoff Well, Detroit Tiger fans three stint in Oakland. Johnson years past will start next week Classic with be highlighted by The award-winning Prep Kick- week ago in this continuing saved 51 games for Baltimore to give the weekly weekend eight games that include six off Classic, formerly known as chronicle of our hometown in 2012 when he turned in an Sports, Scores and Highlights new teams and 12 playoff the Big Day Prep Showdown, professional baseball club, I overwhelming season and led of varsity high school football teams from last season, the is celebrating its 10th year and wrote in the Telegram News the Orioles to the playoffs. He games and fall sports sched- 2014 Prep Kickoff Classic has featured some of the and ask you the question, will had 50 saves last year in a ules and scores such as Ro- lineup will feature defending state's top players. Seventy- the Tigers make more moves? more uneven season. John- mulus visiting River Rouge and past state champions, five eight players that participated Is the Price Right for a Cham- son was traded in the off-sea- High and Redford High School first-time matches and local ri- in last year's event signed col- pionship? In addition, request- son to Oakland, where he hosting Ecorse High as both valry games including Down- legiate National Letters of In- ing to put the Detroit Tigers quickly fell out of the closer’s varsity football games are the river teams Allen Park vs. tent with NCAA Division I, II, II Baseball Club on the Prayer role. He had a 7.14 ERA when kickoffs' these teams seasons Melvindale taking part. The and NAIA schools on National list. Well here the 411 on our the A’s let him go a few weeks on August 28, 2014 at 7:00 Prep Kickoff Classic will hap- Signing Day. Here is the team. The Tigers (66-56 as of ago. Dave Dobrowski pick up pm. pen August 28-30 at Tom schedule. this past Tuesday morning) Johnson and send him to the Adams Field on the campus of gave up ground in a wild-card minor league Toledo Mudhens In addition, the Detroit Sports Wayne State University. battle with Seattle and fell 8-1 where in four appearances, 2014 PREP KICKOFF on Sunday, finishing with only Johnson gave up two earned CLASSIC SCHEDULE seven runs scored in the se- runs in 42⁄3 innings. The De- BRAZILL CONSTRUCTION ries. "We need to play better," troit Tigers called up veteran Thursday, Aug. 28 manager Brad Ausmus told reliever Jim Johnson last Fri- 1 p.m. West Bloomfield vs. day from Triple-A Toledo after Residential - Commercial Carpentry-Roofing- Dearborn MLB's official website. "We're a lost in the opening game of Ceramic Tile -Kitchens - 4 p.m. Temperance Bedford vs. a better team than this. Pe- the Seattle series and sent Dearborn Fordson riod." Let look at the positives Plastering Windows down rookie right-hander 7 p.m. Allen Park vs. with the Tigers. Melvindale Melvin Mercedes who by the Marvin Brazill Victor Martinez remained way, was the bright spot in the Friday, Aug. 29 locked in at the plate with a Tigers lost to the Mariners as (313) 388-1052 1 p.m. Warren Mott vs. two-hit day. He's gone 8 for 16 he pitch two innings of score- (313) 706-7052 cell Detroit Cody with five RBIs and a .600 on- less relieve, however was sent 4 p.m. Orchard Lake St. Mary's base percentage in his last back to Toledo in favor of vs. Southfield five games. Miguel Cabrera Johnson. Johnson pitch 2/3 of 7 p.m. Det Cass Tech vs. batting average the second an inning this past Sunday for Oak Park half of this seasons to .316 the Tigers and gave up three from .306 the first half of this runs (one earn run), two hits, Saturday, Aug. 30 baseball campaign. Ian and two walks in addition to 11 a.m. Det East English Vil- Kinsler batted .303 with 11 the Tigers playing some pretty lage Prep vs. Lansing Sexton home runs, 26 doubles and 51 inadequate defense. 2 p.m. Birmingham Brother RBIs in the first half en route to Rice vs. Chicago Brother Rice being named an All-Star. He The Tigers are a mess right ranked first among second now. They've dropped nine of basemen in the league with a their last 14, they're 1 1/2 Join the .470 slugging percentage and games behind the first-place ranked seventh among posi- Royals, and they're slipping in Ecorse tion players in the America the wild card race. The start- League. However the second ing rotation is battling injuries. Red Raiders half of the season Kinsler bat- The bullpen is still very much Football Team ting average a .221 and had out of direction. However, nei- gone 1 for 12 over the week- ther the starting rotation nor end series with the Seattle bullpen proved to be the in their Mariners, nonetheless, Aus- Tigers' undoing this weekend. Exhibition Game mus wasn't going to single him It was the offense, or lack thereof, that once again hurt against out as its there other players as well take a staring role in the Tigers. Now I will close Detroit CMA the poor offensive production this week article like I did in of the Tigers example J.D. closing last weeks copy, let’s The game will take Martinez first half batting aver- call our churches or places of place on age .346, Second half: .224 worship and request to put the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club Friday, August 22 at and Eugenio Suarez� first half batting average .265, second on the Prayer list. Oh, by the 3:00pm half, 195. "We're a better of- way congratulations are in fensive team than what we've order to last years Tigers Bibbs Stadium behind seen since the All-Star break," bench coach and now the Ecorse High School. Ausmus said. "We just need to manager of the Seattle swing the bat better. We need Mariner Lloyd McClendon who to drive guys in from second, many felt should had been Everyone is and we need to get guys in given the to manage the encouraged to attend from third with less than two hometown Tigers instead of the game and come outs." The Tigers managed Brad Ausmus and moving meet the new Head just five total hits against the back ahead of the Tigers in the race for the second AL wild- Football Coach, Mariners on Sunday, and fin- ished 0 for 9 with runners in card spot. Stevie Freeman after scoring position. Kinsler this the game. past Sunday, popped out twice with a runner on third base and less than two outs. Page 12A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 28, 2014 *CRIME ALERTS* Holder has a compelling case POLICE BLOTTER in the Brown killing RIVER ROUGE one out!!! Attorney General Eric Holder has a compelling federal case in the Michael Brown killing if River Rouge Police he decides to bring civil rights charges against Ferguson, Missouri cop, Darren Wilson. August 15, 2014 Department At 212hrs, an officer was dis- By Earl Ofari Hutchinson - Associate Editor of New America Media 313-842-8700 patched to the 2nd block of Wilson was a police office and Batavia on a Burglary report. the charge that he abused his August 13th, 2014 Upon arrival, 41 year old fe- power in killing Brown under the At 0512hrs, officers rush to the male states when she arrived color of law is the linchpin of fed- Value Plus Store on Jefferson home she discovered that be- eral prosecutions of local police & Haltiner on a report of a ve- tween the hours of time when officers. This was the rationale hicle on fire crashed into the she was gone(1830-2130hrs) that federal prosecutors used in store. Officers arrived and ob- someone broke into her home the Rodney King beating case to served silver colored 2005 and stole $350.00 from a coin bring civil rights charge against Dodge Ram on fire partially in- jar in her bedroom. Her the four LAPD officers that beat side the store. Health Link and boyfriend who was also pres- King. The crucial legal point was the RRFD were notified and ent noticed that the tile on the that they acted in an official ca- pacity when they violated King’s arrived on scene. The vehicle bathroom floor was broken. It rights. had been reported stolen out appears that the culprit used a of Oakland County. The fire razor to shave and scissors to was extinguished and the Fire The Justice Department scrupu- cut their hair, cause all hair lously goes to great lengths to Captain determines that the clippings all over the bathroom shield itself from the charge that suspected cause of fire was floor. There was no force of Attorney General Eric Holder it’s bowing to media or public Arson of the vehicle. No one entry but it looked as though pressure to prosecute. This is was found in the vehicle or the culprit climbed through the why the percentage of civil rights He’s certainly taken almost un- ment in public places. near the scene. The owner of bathroom window and left a prosecutions it authorizes is in- precedented lightning fast first Though there was no apparent the store arrived a short time Redskins baseball hat in the finitesimally low especially steps in that direction. He’s got racial motive in Wilson con- later. The video surveillance against police officers. Yet in the front yard when he made his a phalanx of FBI agents as- fronting Brown, his action system was secured and Brown slaying there are crucial getaway. Look for a well signed to the case. He’s author- clearly violated Brown’s right to tagged as evidence. The vehi- federal interests in insuring the groom acquaintance be- ized an autopsy by a crack exercise his freedom of move- cle was completely burned rights of individuals to be free cause somebody really felt medical examiner from the mili- ment. This directly impacts on and the business had exten- from undue harm because of comfortable and the need to tary. He personally travelled to an individual’s right to life and their color, age, and being in a sive smoke damage. The invade your space, in your the city to review procedures liberty. This civil right was vio- public area merely because video surveillance will show bathroom, using your per- with civil rights division attor- lated the moment Wilson pre- someone perceives they should- the culprit who did it. sonal razor and felt at home neys and investigators. None of sumed that a young black man n’t be in and then acts on that enough to cut their hair. I this would have been done with- walking in a public thoroughfare perception with no cause other August 14th, 2014 hope you checked your out the personal approval of had committed a crime. The than that belief or perception. At 1214hrs, officers were dis- toothbrush and soap. It President Obama who already safeguard of that right must be patched to the 100 Block of has made more statements on a fundamental concern of fed- sounds real nasty!!! Holder will give serious consid- East James Street on a Do- the Ferguson furor and the eral prosecutors. eration to the civil rights viola- mestic. The Animal Control of- Brown killing than he has on any August 16th, 2014 tions in the Brown killing. This ficer called out a disturbance other racially charged flashpoint The Brown killing case also At 1523hr, officers were dis- alone sends the strong signal at the location moments be- patched to the 1st Block of issue during his White House strongly pointed to systemic is- sues of excessive force by po- that civil rights violations will al- fore police arrived. 22 year old East Cicotte on an Assault & tenure. lice. The obvious excessive ways be subject to full and public male states he got into a phys- Battery complaint. A 30 year scrutiny by federal prosecutors. There are several factors within force that was used was the ical altercation with his 18 year old mother explained that her This is exactly why he has a federal law that Holder has to slaying of Brown. This strikes to old younger brother. During more than compelling reason to 12 year old son was walking look at to make the final deci- the heart of another basic right the fight a 17 year old female ( not only consider a Warren civil on west Jefferson near the sion whether to go forward with of citizens, namely the right to friend of the 18 year) came up rights prosecution, but has a Extra Inning Bar when an 18 a prosecution. There has to be life and liberty, and again the from behind and attacked him, compelling case for a prosecu- year old female approached a “compelling interest” that the freedom from undue harm. His striking him about face and tion. him. The young female men- defendant’s conduct could con- killing once more raised deeply www.eurweb.com neck with her fists and a shoe. tioned something about an on- stitute a federal offense and that troubling questions about the The oldest brother states he going dispute between their there is sufficient evidence power of the law to protect citi- Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and managed to get away and ran families and hauled off and against the defendant that the zens from their unimpeded right outside. The female continued political analyst. He is a frequent punched him in the left side of government can obtain a con- to life and safety. Federal pros- MSNBC contributor. He is an associate to chase him. The incident his face, then shoved him to viction. ecutors play a major role in in- editor of New America Media. He is a began when he (oldest) was the ground. She told officers suring that where there’s the weekly co-host of the Al Sharpton walking back to the house and that the son was calling his There are clear elements of suspicion that an individual’s Show on American Urban Radio Net- accidentally bumped the fe- rights might have been violated work. He is the host of the weekly mother all kinds of expletives each of these hard federal pros- Hutchinson Report on KTYM 1460 AM male in the head/shoulder via text messages just two ecution requirements in the solely because of their race and Radio Los Angeles and KPFK-Radio area with his elbow, and that’s weeks ago. She is 18 and he Brown killing. The compelling gender that the power of federal and the Pacifica Network. Follow Earl how the fight got started. The is 12 and you know how interest is probably the easiest law is brought to bear to insure Ofari Hutchinson on Twitter: http://twit- that right is protected. ter.com/earlhutchinson female states she moved in folks feel when you talk of the requisites to satisfy. He was not charged with a crime by with the brothers over a about their mama. Don’t talk Wilson. He was stopped by all year ago and the oldest about somebody mama. accounts for jaywalking. The al- brother moved out just 6 And that is no excuse for Paving Enterprise months ago. You figure this legations that Brown was a sus- her actions. pect in a convenience store heist, and that he smoked mari- Residential & Commercial juana, and even that he may have actually had some physi- Asphalt and Cement Its up to us to keep our community cal altercation with Warren came way after the fact. Multiple No job to small looking great. eyewitnesses have been ab- Report any illegal scrappers, car thefts, solutely clear on this crucial FREE ESTIMATES point. He was shot on the breaking and entering or taggers. ground with his hands up. An in- 313-492-8945 Don’t let them bring our cities down! dependent autopsy has con- firmed that Brown could not REPORT THEM!! have been shot during a scuffle BRAZILL CONSTRUCTION as Wilson, police, and an anonymous eyewitness claim. Residential - Commercial Carpentry-Roofing- The key point is that he was on Ceramic Tile -Kitchens - Plastering Windows a public thoroughfare when he was killed. The right to freedom of movement without the danger of undue harm is a fundamental right that’s enshrined in consti- Marvin Brazill tutional law and public policy. It’s inviolate. 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You’ll also be able to visit with professional and hobby butter- fly raisers and learn easy ways to attract butterflies to your yard. There will be many differ- ent styles of butterfly 'houses' so you can see all the creative ways to raise them. Jeff Nicita, local expert and Master Gar- dener will be on hand to an- swer your gardening questions.

In addition to the educational Event Will Support Students Lo- Bank. opportunities, there will be cally and Statewide, Providing The Taylor Conservatory in- There will be opportunities to child-friendly crafts, face-paint- Them With the Tools and Sup- Sponsors for the UNCF Walk vites you to visit the Conserva- hand-feed live butterflies in- ing by Flutterby Faces, door- port They Need to Succeed In for Education include Kroger, tory to see and learn about “all side a mobile butterfly house, prizes, refreshments and lots School and In Life Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., things butterflies” during its along with many other ways to of butterflies! So, flutter-by to and their respective UAW chap- special day dedicated to the learn how easy and fun it is to see some pretty butterflies! $3 Detroit, Michigan – The Michi- ters; Bridgewater Interiors; beautiful winged creatures. raise butterflies. per person. Children in gan office of UNCF (United Comerica Bank; Delphi Foun- Native butterflies are in peril, strollers, free. All proceeds go Negro College Fund) will cele- dation; Henkel; Meritor; Miller due to pesticide use, and con- Butterflies don't move, to garden development and brate the organization’s 70 years of getting students to and Canfield. tinued loss of their habit. You breathe, smell, see, eat, or educational programs at the through school at its 26th an- can learn how to you can help taste like we do. Join Brenda Conservatory. For more infor- nual UNCF Walk for Education “We invite everyone in the De- these beautiful flying jewels of Dziedzic, author and owner of mation, contact www.taylor- on Saturday, August 24, 2014 in troit community and surround- the garden. Brenda's Butterfly Habitat, as conservatory.org or call Patty Detroit at the Belle Isle Casino. ing areas to come out and walk she teaches the anatomy of a Donahue, 888-383-4108. The event is a celebration of ed- to support our students,” said ucation that will bring together Barbara Jean Patton, Area De- Detroit Water an estimated 2,000 community velopment Director, UNCF. “By supporters to raise funds to pro- supporting them now, we are from page 1A vide students with the educa- giving them the education and tions will be able to immediately President, Ford Motor Company the notices at least seven days tion they need, and the country preparation they need to have begin assisting residents.” Fund. “We’re glad to provide this ahead of shut off crews. The needs them to have. successful, secure financial fu- support and will continue to work door hanger is in addition more tures and become the next gen- United Way is donating with Mayor Duggan and the descriptive notices that also are “Support for events like UNCF’s eration of college-educated $100,000, while the Ford Motor United Way to solve this critical being mailed to customers to no- Walk for Education in Detroit is professionals, good citizens Company Fund and the General issue.” tify them of their shut off status. an investment in a better future and effective leaders.” Motors Foundation are each John K. Blanchard, Director, that has enabled us to serve contributing $50,000. Mayor Local Government Relations, “The goal at DWSD is to help our students for 70 years,” said UNCF awards more than Duggan said he also expects General Motors Company, said, Detroiters get to current status or Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D., pres- 10,000 scholarships a year other major contributors to an- “The GM Foundation is dedi- to allow them opportunities to ident and CEO, UNCF. “By in- through more than 400 scholar- nounce additional donations in cated to helping our fellow get on a payment agreement vesting in our students now ships and other programs to the coming days. neighbors. As long-time support- plan,” said DWSD Director Sue through events like the Walk, students at more than 900 col- ers of United Way for Southeast- McCormick. “The contributions we are providing them with a leges and universities, including How the Detroit Water Fund ern Michigan, this grant is of United Way, GM Foundation path to success that will pay fu- UNCF’s 37 member institutions. works another example of our partner- and Ford Motor Company Fund ture dividends for them, for their Starting August 11th Detroit ship and shared commitment to will really help us provide that families and communities, and For more information on the De- Water and Sewerage Depart- strengthen communities.” extra layer of assistance to our for all of us.” troit UNCF Walk for Education ment (DWSD) Customer Care customers that are in need. or for sponsorship packages, Centers began processing appli- 10/30/50 Plan DWSD is thankful to GM, Ford The goal for this year’s Walk is please contact Angela A. Bing- cations for the Detroit Water Mayor Duggan’s plan also in- and United Way.” $625,000, which will support ham at 313-873-1500, Fund. By paying down only 10 cluded a new payment option students in Michigan. [email protected] or percent of their past-due bal- called the 10/30/50 Plan. Cus- Cobo Water Fair to be held Au- visit www.uncf.org/detroitwalk. ance, eligible city residents will tomers must first enroll in this gust 23rd Families, teachers and the receive up to 25 percent assis- plan in order to be eligible to re- Detroit City Council President community at large are invited About UNCF tance with their bill from the new ceive assistance from the Detroit Brenda Jones also created the to participate in the UNCF Walk UNCF (United Negro College Detroit Water Fund. DWSD has Water Fund. The 10/30/50 Plan Cobo Water Fair, which will be for Education. Participants can Fund) is the nation’s largest and partnered with United Way for gives residents 24 months to held from 9 AM until 5 PM on walk, run, or bike a 5k course most effective minority educa- Southeastern Michigan, which pay off their delinquent amount Saturday, August 23 to culmi- through scenic and historic tion organization. To serve will prequalify residents. To be once they put down an initial 10 nate the water shut off morato- Belle Isle. Members of the com- youth, the community and the eligible for Detroit Water Fund percent of their balance. If they rium and also provide Detroiters munity are invited to support nation, UNCF supports stu- assistance, customers must be miss a payment, the customer with a one-stop shop to pay their UNCF and its students by form- dents’ education and develop- Detroit residents who: must first pay 30 percent to water bills and also gather infor- ing a Walk for Education team ment through scholarships and •Have an outstanding balance renter the program and 50 per- mation about maintaining water or registering as individuals. other programs, strengthens its between $300 and $1000; and cent if they miss a second pay- bills and water conservation. 37 member colleges and uni- •Maintain Average Water Usage ment. Free parking is available in the UNCF is encouraging everyone versities, and advocates for the for their household size; and Ford Underground and Millen- to register early. Early registra- importance of minority educa- •Are either enrolled in DTE’s Low Moratorium ends August 25th nium parking garages. tion fees are $30 for adults and Income Self-Sufficiency Plan Mayor Duggan reminded cus- $15 for children 12 years and tion and college readiness. (LSP); or, UNCF institutions and other his- tomers that the residential water “I appreciate the Mayor extend- under. •Have income at or below 150 shut off moratorium ends on Au- torically black colleges and uni- percent of the federal poverty level ing the moratorium to give resi- gust 25th. After that date, shut Co-chairs for the Detroit UNCF versities are highly effective, (for example, a family of 4 must dents more time to receive the offs will resume, he said. How- Walk for Education are Joya awarding 20 percent of African have an annual income below assistance they need to pay their Shepard, Personnel Director, American baccalaureate de- $35,775). ever, DWSD has committed to water bills,” said Jones. “The increasing its communication to new payment plan and these General Motors Company, Inda grees. UNCF administers more This funding is available on a first- customers scheduled for shut off generous donations to the De- James, Pre-Production BOM than 400 programs, including come first-served basis and is to give them sufficient time to get troit Water Fund by United Way, Analyst, Ford Motor Company, scholarship, internship and fel- subject to availability. into a payment plan. Ford Motor Company Fund and Daphne Harris, Assistant Vice lowship, mentoring, summer GM Foundation will help those President & Administrator, The enrichment, and curriculum and “We have been working with our Beginning today, DWSD workers who are most in need. I encour- Chrysler Foundation, Anthony faculty development programs. partners on an ongoing basis as will begin hanging “door hanger” age everyone who still needs Johnson, President African Today, UNCF supports more the city works through its chal- notices on the home of each lo- guidance or assistance to come American Alliance Metropolitan than 60,000 students at over lenges, and are committed to the cation schedule for shut off after out to the Cobo Water Fair on Detroit, Henkel Corporation and 900 colleges and universities. citizens of Detroit to make sure the moratorium ends. The August 23rd.” Marvin Rushing, Vice President Learn more at www.uncf.org they have a plan to address their DWSD teams will move through- & District Manager, Comerica water needs,” said Jim Vella, out the city area-by-area posting Page 15A THE TELEGRAM NEWSPAPER WEEK OF AUGUST 21 - AUGUST 27, 2014

Spotlight on Phase 5: ASK AYANA Local Act Sure to Bring Excitement to the Secret Keeper Telegram’s 70th Anniversary Black Tie Gala feelings and anger. Why not enlist the help of someone By Shelby Jefferson - Telegram Newspaper Intern who may know the truth before you spill what you’ve been told. If you have the kind of re- lationship where you are able to speak frankly with her, reach out to your friend’s mother. Without identifying your source, lay out the infor- mation that was given to you and ask her if she’s willing to speak with her daughter about it. Speak on your friend’s be- half; explaining to her mother Dear Ayana, how not knowing her father’s I have been holding back a se- identity has negatively im- cret from a friend that is eating pacted your friend’s life. If me alive. My friend and I have going to your friend’s mother been close since we were lit- isn’t an option, petition your tle; our mothers are best own mother for the truth. If she friends. We are grown with our and your friend’s mother have own families now, but my been best friends since the friend has never met her fa- two of you were little, I’d be ther-she doesn’t even know willing to bet that she knows who he is and this has been a something. This is a conversa- hurt that she’s carried all tion that your friend’s mother through her life. A couple of should have with her. How- summers ago while I was at a ever, if she’s unwilling and you family function, a very trust- feel strongly that your friend worthy relative told me that my will benefit from knowing what friend’s father was an old you’ve been told, whether it be neighbor of ours who moved Whether you’re enjoying the back.” cert, a huge treat is in store for true or false, then tell her. But away while we were still kids. scene at one of the local casi- the near future. The group has you should also understand I remember this man well; we nos, hanging out at a summer With their powerful energy and been hard at work in the studio, that by doing so, the fabric of played cops and robbers with festival or attending a private exhilarating live performances, and is currently finishing up two the relationship that the four of his children, we had lemonade event, the smooth performance it’s no surprise that the group original tracks. Their first single, have shared as mothers, stands and went to elementary style of Phase 5 is definitely a stays in such high demand. As “Girl I’m Into You”, is expected daughters and friends will school together before their must see. With their excep- the opening act for artists like to be released soon. likely change. I believe that family moved. My friend’s tional take on classic tunes and Freddie Jackson, S.O.S Band children should have the right mother refuses to tell her any- contemporary hits, Phase 5 is and Whodini, Phase 5 has also In the meantime, attendees at to know who their biological thing about who her father is an incredible Detroit gem that performed at a variety of differ- the Telegram Newspaper’s parents are. But the truth is, if and I feel guilty that I know provides an unforgettable mu- ent venues around the area in- 70th Anniversary Black Tie your mother’s friend has kept more about him than she sical experience for audiences cluding the MGM Grand and Gala will have the honor of see- this secret for this long, she of all ages. ing the group up close and per- does. Am I out of line to tell my Motor City Casino, the Ribs must feel as though she has and Soul Festival at Hart Plaza sonal. Scheduled to be held on friend what I have heard? I feel good reason. I suggest you Originally formed in Highland and the North American Inter- August 31st at the Silver like she deserves to know. think long and hard before act- Park in 2004, Phase Five national Auto Show. And Shores Waterfront of Wyan- Secret Keeper ing on the word of a “trust-wor- brings a musical sound influ- through it all, the group main- dotte, the occasion will honor thy relative”. I hope that after enced by everything from old tains that one of their greatest the historic publications com- Dear Secret Keeper, you’ve had the opportunity to school R&B to Top 40, and they rewards stems from live inter- mitment to the coverage of is- I understand you wanting to have a heart to heart with her, cover a variety of artists rang- action with their fans. sues relevant to the downriver share what you’ve heard with your friend’s mother will take ing from the timeless har- community. During the event your friend. However, before on the responsibility of sharing monies of The Whispers and “We enjoy most seeing the au- guests are guaranteed to be you go and divulge the story, this sensitive information with the Temptations, to the capti- dience’s expressions when entertained by the vibrant you should make sure that it’s your friend. I hope that all vating flair of current artists like they see a Phase 5 show,” sounds of Phase 5, and based authentic. Spreading inaccu- works out well. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Seville said. “To look out there on their reputation around the rate information of this magni- Ayana Williams. and see that our music is really Detroit Metro area, those in at- tude could cause a lot of hurt appreciated and that people tendance will not be disap- “We do it all–a lot of R&B and are having fun, that really lets pointed. classical Motown,” Phase 5 us know that God put us in this member Mike Seville stated. business to do what we do.” So what exactly can you expect “We do the glittered wardrobe from this dynamic act if you’re Are you ready to start Marketing changes. It’s five guys up front For those who have had the planning on attending the your business? so it’s a well choreographed pleasure of experiencing the Telegram’s anniversary cele- show. We take our audience excitement of Phase 5 in con- bration?

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