Raising ‘Ca$h’ for Osborn activity center
Photographer Rodesha Ross founded the Artist Venue Nonprofit Organization (AVNPO) in 2009, to empower youth in her community. AVNPO is working on establishing a group of community centers where mentors...
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Jazz abounds in Motown
[caption id="attachment_7346" align="alignleft" width="150"] Danilo Perez with local civic leader Ron Lockett COURTESY CHARLES FERRELL[/caption] By Herb Boyd Special to the Michigan Citizen Balance,...
View ArticleDay of service lends ‘Hands4Detroit’
By Phreddy Wischusen The Michigan Citizen United Methodist District Supervisor Rev. Melanie Carey had a vision of metro Detroit being less divided by imaginary lines. So, she began planning a service...
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New project links city’s greenways
[caption id="attachment_7399" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bike lanes on the Dequindre Cut greenway[/caption] By Donald Barnes Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Cyclists will soon enjoy...
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Neighborly patrol
[caption id="attachment_7447" align="alignleft" width="199"] Mrs. Bernice Green[/caption] Neighbors of Imogene Anton and Bernice Green, who were robbed and beaten inside their homes Sept. 9 walked the...
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United Way campaign depicts ‘the next Dan Gilbert’
[caption id="attachment_7472" align="aligncenter" width="615"] United Way billboard[/caption] DETROIT - The United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s new ad campaign uses local public figures to promote...
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Video urges Americans to ‘Stand with Detroit’
[caption id="attachment_8472" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ora Mae Mott worked for the city of Detroit in the Finance Department for 30 years. She is 81 years old and her monthly pension is 1100...
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Bankruptcy judge stops civil rights lawsuit
Judge Steven Rhodes NAACP plans to appeal DETROIT — Judge Steven Rhodes denied the NAACP lawsuit challenging the emergency manager law, Nov. 6. According to the suit filed by the Detroit branch of the...
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Detroit teens make their own news
Interviewing Detroit Police Chief about his call to Action at Triumph Church East Grand Blvd. YNN DETROIT PHOTO DETROIT — This November, young Detroiters will audition for chances to learn the craft of...
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BBQ for 10,000
[new_royalslider id="17"] DETROIT — For a second year, “Detroit's Red Carpet Backyard BBQ” will serve hot cuisine and give away groceries to an anticipated 10,000 homeless and low-income hungry...
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‘Justice for Renisha’
[caption id="attachment_8640" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dream Hampton (left) and Invincible (center) at Renisha McBride rally, Nov. 7, 2013[/caption] By Steve Furay Special to the Michigan Citizen...
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Family of slain 19-year-old calls for arrest, charges of shooter
[caption id="attachment_8629" align="alignleft" width="300"] Funeral program photos COURTESY IMAGE[/caption] Funeral services held By Donald Barnes Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — The family...
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Duggan talks on Detroit’s future at community forum
[caption id="attachment_8616" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mike Duggan at Nov. 9 community forum[/caption] By Donald Barnes Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT – Mayor-elect Mike Duggan spoke at...
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Questions for Driver Responsibility Survey
The students of the Wayne County Community College District are doing a participatory action research project regarding the Driver Responsibility Act. Research includes, but is not limited to the...
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Prizes, opportunities for student artists in Black history art contest
DETROIT — High school students in eight southeast Michigan counties are invited to submit original works of art that capture a significant moment, event or figure in African-American, African or...
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Highland Park to go on tree-planting spree
The Highland Park United Neighborhood Association wants Highland Park to become “the city of trees” once more. Beginning in spring 2014, Greening of Detroit will be planting a variety of trees in...
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Supporters seek justice for Renisha McBride
By Donald Barnes Special to The Michigan Citizen Justice advocates gathered in Grand Circus Park Nov. 16 rallying for the conviction of Theodore Wafer who is charged with killing Renisha Mcbride on his...
View ArticleThe Urban League honors youth who ‘Do the Right Thing’
DETROIT — The Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan Guild will recognize more than 200 Detroit-area youth for their positive attributes and achievements at its 48th annual Guild Gala on...
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MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 8th Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Nov. 5, at approximately 1:00 a.m., at Fenkell and...
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Detroit K-8 students crowned state chess champions
[new_royalslider id="19"] PHOTOS COURTESY DCCC DEARBORN — The Detroit City Chess Club won first place in the K-3 (elementary) section and K-8 (junior high) section at the Michigan State Club Chess...
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