Judge Fired After Saying George Floyd ‘Got What He Deserved’
Photo: Getty Images A judge in Alabama is out of a job after making comments that many found to be deeply offensive. Nearly eight months ago, a 78-page complaint was filed against Talladega County Probate Judge Randy Jinks. In the lengthy complaint, former county employees alleged Jinks called George Floyd “just another thug” and “he […]
Brink of Death to BET — Detroit Woman Defines Her Healing Journey
Detroit native Dr. Missy Johnson defied death three times and shares her story to empower others. Photo provided by Dr. Missy Johnson She was on the verge of death more times than she would like to count – but that hasn’t slowed her purpose down it’s actually fueled it. Detroit native Dr. Missy Johnson has felt the chill of near-death […]
Get Out of Your Own Way
Photo courtesy of Pexels Self-sabotage. What is it and why do some people undermine their own success? Is it fear of failure or nervous of self-fulfilling prophecies yet to be fulfilled? According to positivepsychology.com, author Christina R. Wilson said in an article that self-sabotaging and delaying potential success is a common human trait that has occurred since back in the day – way […]
DTE Energy Names Joi Harris as President of DTE Gas
DTE Energy announced the appointment of Joi Harris as president of DTE Gas, the company’s natural gas utility serving 1.3 million residential and business customers across its service territory. Harris, a 30-year veteran of DTE, has a long history with DTE Gas. She started shadowing engineers at the age of 15, before becoming a company […]
Why Your Business Needs to be Certified as a Diverse Supplier
Supplier diversity is a crucial part of an organization’s success. It’s a way for companies to promote innovation, cultivate networking, boost hiring, and perhaps most important of all, a way for companies to experience the many benefits of diversity while taking steps to close the racial equity gap. It’s no secret the past year has […]
Stacey Abrams’ Generous Gift Helps 100,000 People Get Medical Debt Relief
Photo: Getty Images Stacey Abrams is back at it again! In addition to getting one million people registered to vote, Abrams has been working hard to clear the path to the ballot box for all Americans and now, she’s helping over 100,000 people who are facing a very real crisis. Earlier this week, Abrams’ organization, […]
Low Pay, Pandemic To Blame For Teacher Shortage In Florida
Photo: Getty Images Florida is facing a troubling shortage of teachers with thousands of positions still open, according to CNN. There are more than 5,000 openings for teachers and over 4,000 more for other school staff positions, according to the Florida Education Association (FEA). The organization’s initial findings from a survey show that there are […]
First Black-Owned Distillery In US Lands Partnership With Delta Air Lines
Photo: Getty Images The holiday season is quickly approaching and millions of people will be traveling through airports, train stations, bus stations and interstate highways in order to be with loved ones. For those traveling long distances through the air, Delta Air Lines may have a special treat for you. Passengers traveling with Delta Air […]
Pandemic 3.0: Experts, Residents Talk Booster Shots, Long COVID Symptoms
Westland resident Lena Nichols, left, prepares to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine at a Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church vaccine clinic on Thursday, October 7. Photo by Herbert Taylor With her vaccine card in hand, Westland resident Lena Nichols, 88, waited her turn for her first booster shot against COVID-19 recently. On Thursday, October 7 […]
Painting the City Red: How Redlining Impacts Detroit
Detroit’s Metro area is among the most highly segregated cities in the country, ranking second among 25, according to a 2019 USA Today report. Additionally, Warren, Dearborn and Detroit are considered some of the most segregated cities in America. A contributor is Detroit’s history in redlining which has helped to keep the city at the […]
