The State of Michigan led the Great Lakes in first introducing and then ultimately adopting industry supported ballast water legislation in 2001 (Act Number 114, Public Acts of 2001). Michigan now finds itself alone because of the legislation adopted in 2005 (Act Number 33, Public Acts of 2005). It is the only Great Lakes state…
Mike Gallagher Correspondent The Michigan Forum for African Americans in Philanthropy (MFAAP) kicked off its inaugural “Summer Gathering” with the launch of the group’s exciting mentoring initiative, a presentation by one of the nation’s top philanthropic educational leaders and the presentation of the first-annual Gerald K. Smith Award. MFAAP is an affinity group sponsored by…
Granville T. Woods, Innovator, Light Rail System in the 1800’sA view to the past with a focus on the present and future by David L. Head David L. Head has worked over 25 years for the New York City Transit system. He recently retired and lives in Detroit, Michigan. For over 12 years he has researched the noble ca-reer…
The Success of Collaboration by Daryl Williams Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” There have been no truer words spoken when it comes to rebuilding the US economy and the role of minority entrepreneurs in that rebuilding process. It is…
Federal and State Organizations Help Detroiters Get Back to Work Jobs! Nearly 14 million Americans (at least) need one. That’s about 9 percent nationally, but the Congressional Black Caucus estimates that unemployment in the African American community is about 16 percent. That means that some 6.6 million blacks are without jobs. “And if you count…
When it comes to investing in real estate, don’t confuse the familiar with the safe. You must have a well thought out plan, and you will need to follow that plan. Detroit real estate is moving and deals are getting done. However, you will need to have some skin in the game – CASH! More…
Jackets for Jobs and T.J. Maxx Distributed over 600 Free Jacketsto Metro Detroit Women in Need and College Students By Carmen Carter In the past 12 years, Jackets for Jobs, Inc. has assisted more than 14,000 individuals with vari-ous needs. The nonprofit organiza-tion provides year-round educational programs to men and women resid-ing in the Metropolitan Detroit area; and addresses…
Where is America Headed? – Can African Americans survive the economic turmoil ahead? By: Thomas E Hardiman Sr. Many of us are aware of the changing world economy. However, it seems that most people are not paying attention. The U.S. budget for 2012 will be $3.7 Trillion dollars with a shortfall of $1.1 Trillion dollars. …
Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts are a must! Your family’s future depends on it… 2011 will forever be marked by my heightened sensitivity to the grand fact that life is the most precious gift God has given us. With over 1100 clients, I’ve attended more funerals this year than in any of my 31 years…
Urban Journeys Fine Words Will Not Grow Wheat by David Rambeau Everybody in Detroit wants to eat, but nobody wants to farm. At least nowhere near the number of people needed to provide food security for the 700,000 Detroit residents; about half of whom are unemployed, under-employed, hungry, on fixed income while enduring rising food…
