Eastern Michigan University opens campus apartments to Afghan refugees
YPSILANTI – Nearly one dozen refugee families from Afghanistan will soon move into apartments on Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) campus. The effort is in collaboration with Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFSWC), the county’s resettlement agency that helps provide refugees with support services and housing. EMU is opening the campus apartments to the families […]
Torah Portion: The Blessing Of Saying Goodbye
Parshat Vayehi: Genesis 47:28-50:26; I Kings 2:1-12.
Belle Isle Conservancy Inaugural Event Welcomes Community Input, Ideas
DETROIT — The Belle Isle Conservancy, (BIC) held its inaugural State of the Conversancy, Wednesday evening. The first of its-kind virtual town hall meeting aimed to provide updates on the Conservancy’s work, and space for critical conversations. The virtual event included a panel discussion with Michele Hodges, President & CEO of BIC, Shani Penn, BIC […]
Inspired: Meagan Good, Gizelle Bryant & More Talk Black Girl Magic
Photo: Getty Images iHeartRadio and Hyundai have teamed up on a new podcast to celebrate all things HBCU. On the fourth and final episode of “iHeartRadio’s Black and Inspired HBCU Celebration, entitled Black Girl Magic, actress Meagan Good and Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant sit down with Breakfast Club Host Angela Yee to […]
Improving Online Discourse Starts with All of Us
Before we post another derogatory comment just because we can, before we slander or berate anyone who disagrees with us – let us pause, take a deep breath, and remember: flagrant and hurtful language doesn’t get us anywhere.
Make it a Green Christmas: Spend Less, Achieve More Over the Holidays
The adage, “less is more” applies perfectly to this holiday shopping season for those ready to risk it all and overspend during this time that shouldn’t be taxing on your finances. Granted, during the holiday season, it’s easy to overspend on family, friends and other loved ones who made our nice list this Christmastime — especially when you […]
JOIN Summer Internship Program Gets New Leadership
The paid summer internship for Jewish college students considering a career working in the Jewish community has been instrumental in guiding a generation of young people into careers.
Against city rules, outgoing Dearborn administration gives new $80K position to public information director
DEARBORN – Dearborn community members and a City Councilman were alarmed and concerned by a last-minute salaried position created improperly at the 11th hour and given to a political appointee as the city transitions out into a new administration and Council, and is facing a massive budget shortfall. The “Neighborhood Liaison” position was created by the […]
Cold in the D: The Ice Cream Detroit Eyes 2022 Expansion
The Ice Cream Detroit Chief Operating Officer Ysahai Honor-Marie, far left, co-owner of the company and Aaron Hall, far right, CEO and co-founder of The Ice Cream Detroit have multiple alcohol-infused ice cream flavors. Photo courtesy of The Ice Cream Detroit Just call her #icecreambae. That’s what The Ice Cream Detroit Chief Operating Officer Ysahai […]
Pfizer booster doses authorized for ages 16-17
LANSING – Following CDC approval, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging all eligible Michiganders 16 and up to get the Pfizer booster vaccine if they have received their two primary COVID-19 vaccines. Currently, Pfizer is the only authorized vaccine for under age 18. Eligible Michiganders should plan to get booster […]