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This is why naming things after civil rights icons has always been an iffy thing for me.
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Posts Tagged ‘Detroit’
11 results.
Sep26
Jalen Rose and his charter school in Detroit
by Duane on September 26th, 2011 at 7:02 amPosted In: Education
So glad to see that not everyone has abandoned this city. There is still hope for these dear kids.
Aug16
Jesse Jackson, clergy push jobs plan in Detroit
RoNeisha Mullen / The Detroit News
Detroit –Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson joined clergy members in Detroit today to promote a plan with the UAW to put Americans back to work.
“We are in a state of emergency,” Jackson said during a news conference at Greater New Mt. [...]
Aug13
A few weeks ago, I told radio talk show host Rhonda Deniston out in San Diego that if the Republican party/Tea Party wanted to be taken more seriously in the Black community, it would target places like the Detroit, MI area. Instead of pointing to that area as an example of what happens when Liberalism [...]
May19
Urban Farming: Will It Ever Grow Into A Real Trend In The Black Community?
by Duane on May 19th, 2010 at 9:56 amWith the city of Detroit seriously considering converting much of its land into parks or farms due to the mass exodus from that city, the issue of urban farming is once again back in the national spotlight.
A couple of Black newspapers have covered the topic.
Race dynamic seen as obstacle in Detroit urban farming (The Michigan [...]
Apr29
Ever notice how easy it is for folks to strike up the band, raise awareness and wave the flags of guilt and sorrow when a 3rd world country is struck with sudden tragedy? We have no problems sending in teams into those countries to both aid and listen to the concerns of the people of [...]
Feb06
“Christine Beatty and Kilpatrick both lied under oath about their extra-marital affair, which included thousands of explicit text messages.”
[...]
“Beatty served 70 days in prison and owes the city of Detroit $100,000 in restitution. She served as Kilpatrick’s chief of staff from 2002 to 2008.
Beatty, 39, reportedly has a new consulting job in Atlanta, where she [...]
Dec15
“Buckman also had harsh words for a group of teachers who are in favor of striking instead of approving a new contract that forces them to give up $500 per month or $250 per paycheck as an investment. The money will be given to the district to help plug a $219 million deficit, and it [...]
Oct08
I took a recent interview from WRJ (who covered this story) and remixed it.
No reason. I just wanted to add the music.
This is how you buy votes.
Residents Get Chance At Stimulus Money
“DETROIT — Detroit’s homeless and low-income residents have another opportunity for a chance at millions of stimulus dollars.
The money is available to help low-income [...]
Jan29
Keiara reminds me so much of kids I worked with in the past. So much potential. They just need to keep around the right people. Fortunately for her, it sounds like her family is doing their job quite well.
Some of what she is saying in the video clip need to be heard by some [...]
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