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APRIL 16, 2021 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper THE VOLUME 19 • NUMBER 8 MICHIGAN BANNER APRIL 16-30, 2021 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper WHAT'S INSIDE 444 The color of autism Leading in Diversity for 18 years COMMUNITY PG 11 RECOGNIZING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH SPORTS GUEST EDITORIAL DELTA COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACH JESSICA PEATROSS RECEIEVES 2021 MCAA NORTH CONFERENCE VERA MCMILLION WOMEN'S POST-SEASON COACH OF THE YEAR SPORTS, PG 54 Her children shall rise up and call her blessed From legal aid to By PASTOR CAROLYN company officials and featured on the company’s deacon aid, an L. WILKINS website Beauty Scene section. advocate advances This opportunity overwhelmed my heart, and I RESURRECTION LIFE chose to write about a woman I deem the epitome of LATINO BANNER, PG 4 MINISTRIES FULL strength, dignity, courage, and resilience-- my mother. GOSPEL BAPTIST JAFRA notified me that my article was among three CHURCH others to be featured on its digital platform/website. Consumers You see, my mama's story tells a true story of delivers more than AFRA’s Skincare and Beauty Cosmetics offered motherhood along with other real/great mothers. essential heat and Jits 600,000 beauty consultants an opportunity to It is the essence of who God designed mothers to light submit an article about a woman they appreciated and admired during Women’s History Month Celebration. COMMUNITY, PG 13 These articles were read and streamlined by JAFRA CONTINUES ON PG 2, VERA MCMILLION Despite Covid, Michiganders FEATURED STORY Show Resilience COMMUNITY, PG 24 HURLEY BV High rescue COLEMAN III requires not only LEADS SAGINAW CAC opinions, but action COMMUNITY, PG 15 COMMUNITY, PG 28 MICHIGAN BANNER PAGE 2 APRIL 16, 2021 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Cover, Vera McMillion COURTESY PHOTO be and defines their identity and God’s divine presence in my life. That person is non other than racial predjudice, segregation, the absence of civil order and purpose for mothers. We are so proud my beautiful mother, Vera McMillion. Her 86 years rights, redlining and other ills that she managed to of our Saginaw mother (Rev. Willie R. Hill, Jr., on earth have come with many achievements… confront and conquer. and Carmen D. Hill whose story was chosen from great and small..but certainly worthy of My mother is a woman of faith who taught JAFRA’s National and International entries. recognition, especially so as we celebrate 2021 me faith, love, hope and how to appreciate being Women’s History month. Her achievements and a woman with class and style. She educated me, A Saginaw Woman Saluted accomplishments speak gallantly and brilliantly of protected me, disciplined me and exposed me to her character, integrity, effort, time and dignity of what was necessary, good, and profitable for my life Women’s History Month gives us the one who should be acknowledged in her reign as and my siblings. opportunity to celebrate every woman from all a mother, grandmother, friend, confidant, and as a Her Accomplishments: State of walks of life who have contributed in shaping our steadfast Disciple of Jesus Christ and his teachings. Michigan Licensed Day Care facility, Licensed homes, education, labor, businesses, corporations, Vera McMillon, was born in Benoit, Mississippi Comosmetologist/Skincare Instructor, Proprietor government, military and public service selflessly and currently lives in Saginaw, Michigan. She of Modernette Beauty Salon, Housewife, Church above and beyond. was born the 10th child and first girl of seventeen congregant, Zion MBC/Mt. Nebo, High School It is an honor and prviliege to share the Jafra children. She was reared by loving parents who Graduate (return student), Delta College, Chef digital platform celebrating Women’s History provided strong family virtues and values, enabling (home-cooked meals), factory laborer, educator, Month. The empowerment of women has made it her and her siblings to incorporate into their lives a teacher, Direct Sales Representative for Avon. possible to celebrate leading women of Jafra, as firm foundation that was built on love, hard work, well as, an honorable salute to our President Judith and a commitment the teachings of the Bible. She Her influence in life has been shared with Sanchez. prides a quote from her father: “Always work and many young women and children as lessons and The words used in her March action message you won’t have to stoop.” This quote has been an words from the wise. Her intellegience, beauty, to consultants describe her as an amazing, instrumental guide in every aspect of her life . glamour, and strength, shall forever be treasured unstoppable, fierce and a committed leader of “Real mothers” do the work of raising and and practiced as a standard for all of her daughters, excellence and quality. “One Heart, One Jafra”…a nuturing their children out of love, respect, grandaughters and great-grandaughters. “You are powerful theme empowering the careers and responsibility and duty. Mama, is a stick and stay as much as anyone stand tall.” Mom businesses of women with consistent vision, mom with vision and purpose for her children Many daughters (women) have done noble provision inspiration and committed leadership! first and foremost. I honor her teachings and things, and well but you (Mama) excelled in them While reflecting on President Sanchez advancement in life as she continues growing all as our Queen. As the fruit of her labor Vera’s comments and leadership, I couldn’t help but think and setting positive example and standards, daughter rise to call her a blessed and Phenomenal of another strong woman who occupy a constant despite the roadblocks of divorce, singleness, Woman! 301 E. GENESEE AVE. SUITE 201., SAGINAW MI 48607 | 989-992-2600 | MICHIGANBANNER.ORG MICHIGAN BANNER APRIL 16, 2021 PAGE 3 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper MICHIGAN BANNER 301 E Genesee Ave, Suite 201B Saginaw, MI 48607 989.992.2600 [email protected] CEO/COO Jerome Buckley [email protected] PUBLISHER Jerome Buckley, Jr. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Michelle McCoy [email protected] EDITOR EMERITUS Rae Lynn Buckley THE LATINO BANNER PUBLISHER Jerome Buckley [email protected] OMBUDSMAN Elaine Gregory McKenzie MISSION The Michigan Banner, Latino Banner and Youth Banner operates and serves as a print and online media venue committed to educating, informing and enlightening our readership regarding events and news that directly and indirectly affect the communities regionally and globally. Furthermore, to serve as a catalyst and a link for cultivating young adults as entrepreneurial and business leaders for the future. DISCLAIMER The Michigan Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, error, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the newspaper are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Michigan Banner newspaper. The Michigan Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper. DEADLINES 2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month IN THIS ISSUE 4 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE Mailed or e-mailed Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF Latino Banner ....................................................................................... LB 1 - LB 5 CONNECT WITH THE MICHIGAN Community .................................................................................................................... 11 BANNER ONLINE! www.michiganbanner.org Politics & Public Policy ........................................................................................ 36 Facebook.com/TheNewMichiganBanner Twitter.com/MichiganBanner Health ............................................................................................................................... 38 Education ....................................................................................................................... 42 Business & Wealth ............................................................................................... 47 Sports ............................................................................................................................... 54 Youth Banner ................................................................................................... 56 - 57 301 E. GENESEE AVE. SUITE 201., SAGINAW MI 48607 | 989-992-2600 | MICHIGANBANNER.ORG MICHIGAN BANNER PAGE 4 APRIL 16, 2021 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER True leaders will follow true leaders was recently informed by a faithful reader of the Michigan Banner that he really appreciates the I consistent focus placed on leadership in the paper. He respects and values good leadership and wondered why I address the topic on such a regular basis. I admit that it caught me a bit off guard. It had not been an intentional endeavor, however recognizing that the growth and development of any community hinges on the quality of its leaders, I have been compelled to provide insight on the subject through the successes and challenges of leaders both locally and afar. By the way, since I know that you will be reading this, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for your patronage and your consistent ‘likes and shares’ of the digital version of paper. Good leadership provides guidance, direction, and governance in one’s areas of expertise. I would not begin to offer professional
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