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Gentlemen ride Harleys
HD, 110 years later honors the ‘Iron Elite’ By Zenobia Jeffries The Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Surely the three young men — William S. Harley and brothers Arthur and Walter Davidson — who invented the...
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Benny Napoleon will run for mayor
[caption id="attachment_4603" align="alignleft" width="432"] Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonCOURTESY PHOTO[/caption] Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon announced his intentions to run for mayor of...
View ArticleTitle VI complaints will be investigated
Office of Civil Rights to look into alleged discrimination at Detroit Public Schools By Mike Sandula The Michigan Citizen DETROIT — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has...
View ArticlePLA answers questions from Council
By Mike Sandula The Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Once the Public Lighting Authority is up and running, it plans to repair or replace most of the city’s streetlights. That time should be soon, according...
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Roy Roberts revels in accolades while Detroit’s children fall further behind
COMMENTARY By Dr. Thomas C. Pedroni [caption id="attachment_2672" align="alignleft" width="144"] Roy Roberts[/caption] Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts had some fabulous news to...
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OPENING DAY: Open your mind before you open your mouth!
COMMENTARY By Phreddy Wischusen Special to the Michigan Citizen I don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade but Opening Day has to take the cake for the most racist day in Detroit. I grew up in the suburbs...
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NAN National Convention
[caption id="attachment_4730" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Detroit Chapter National Action Network[/caption] Detroit Chapter National Action Network members (above) traveled to New York City for...
View ArticleDetroit’s great debaters take national stage
By F. Carlton Peeples Special to the Michigan Citizen Detroit’s young people have been counted out more times than one cares to imagine yet, they continue to beat the odds. Through it all they’ve...
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EM Roberts ignores new duties
[caption id="attachment_4768" align="alignleft" width="346"] Oakman parents describe how their children’s education will be impaired if Roy Roberts closes their school. MICHIGAN CITIZEN STAFF...
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Council 5 approves Jones Day
[caption id="attachment_4771" align="alignleft" width="300"] Councilmember JoAnn Watson explains to Members James Tate, Andre Spivey and Saunteel Jenkins the reasons they must vote ‘no’ on the Jones...
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Detroit School of Arts Achievers Ladies Ensemble headed to Carnegie Hall...
Submitted by Detroit Public Schools The Detroit School of Arts Wind Symphony won overall “Best Group” for its performance at Carnegie Hall the weekend of March 29 - 30. The DSA Wind Symphony, under the...
View ArticleFlower Power: Don’t kill the Dandelion, eat it and let it grow
By Phreddy Wischusen Special to the Michigan Citizen I was watching TV the other day. Commercial break. Cut to a lush green lawn. A single yellow dandelion springs up through the emerald expanse....
View ArticleBlack Slate hosts forum on civic engagement
The Black Slate will host an open meeting May 1. The meeting will focus on volunteerism and civil/social/community action. According to a press statement, Black Slate friends, supporters, volunteers...
View ArticleFTA gives final clearance for 3.3-mile Woodward streetcar
M-1 Rail hires CFO, adds 8 new members to Board DETROIT—The 3.3-mile circulating streetcar along Woodward Avenue received clearance to proceed from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This week,...
View ArticleDDOT announces service changes due to reconstruction
Effective April 27, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement minor weekday and weekend service changes. The city’s transportation department officials say, changes are based on...
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Courageous Inc. helps urban youth
[caption id="attachment_4908" align="alignleft" width="360"] Keith D.Williams PUAKEA OLAISHA ANDERSON PHOTO[/caption] By Puakea Olaisha Anderson Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Former vice...
View ArticleWayne State University commencement ceremonies celebrate class of 2013
Music legend Sixto Rodriguez and local businessman Walter Douglas to receive honorary degrees More than 3,500 students will participate in two Wayne State University spring commencement ceremonies May...
View ArticleRiding dirty: Who are the real car insurance criminals?
By Phreddy Wischusen Special to the Michigan Citizen I am a criminal. I have a car but no insurance. After my beloved truck broke down, I was carless for 16 months in the Motor City — hustling rides,...
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Rev. Run and Ask, Screen, Know comes to Detroit
[caption id="attachment_4990" align="alignleft" width="320"] Rev. Run[/caption] Diabetes campaign educates metro Detroit By Puakea Olaisha Anderson Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Hip hop...
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EM Roberts says he’s leaving, but not going far
[caption id="attachment_5025" align="aligncenter" width="615"] William Aldridge is the new Chief Financial and Adminstrative officer for DPS.[/caption] T. Kelly Michigan Citizen DETROIT—“I’m leaving,...
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