Bishop Brooks’ words and influence have touched many, earning him respect as well as key invitations, including serving as guest chaplain of the 102nd Congress. He also penned the foreword to Michigan Chronicle senior editor Bankole Thompson’s second book on the Obama presidency, titled “Obama and Christian Loyalty,” which deals with the preside...
He has been called a musical genius, a dream weaver, an international pop culture icon, and a pioneering entrepreneur, all of which only begin to define Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Record Corporation, perhaps the world’s most beloved record label in history.As the mastermind behind the Detroit-born hitmaking “Motown music machine,” Gordy lau...
The days of Mayor Dave Bing’s administration are winding down. In less than six weeks, Bing, after serving a four-and-a-half-year stint as Detroit’s mayor, will pass the baton to Mayor-elect Mike Duggan. The transition of mayoral responsibilities will turn yet another page in Detroit’s long and sometimes controversial political history book.Most...
DETROIT -- Today’s decision by United States Bankruptcy Judge Stephen Rhodes ruling Detroit eligible for bankruptcy begins a new chapter in Detroit history. As the bankruptcy pleadings head into their next phase the Detroit Branch NAACP continues to advocate and stand for what is best for Detroit, its residents and retirees.“We continue to b...
DETROIT, Dec. 3, 2013 -- Emergency Manager Kevyn D. Orr today issued the following statement following federal bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes' ruling on the city's eligibility for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection:“We are pleased with Judge Rhodes’ decision today, and we will continue to press ahead with the ongoing revitalization of Detroit. We loo...
Federal court Judge Steve Rhodes ruled in a historic decision that the city of Detroit is eligible for Bankruptcy.According to a live blog from Fox 2 News, Rhodes stated: The City of Detroit is insolvent and bankrupt, and I find that Kevyn Orr and Governor Rick Snyder has successfully filed petition for Bankruptcy. Several comment and statements...
Washington (CNN) -- Battered by two months of bad publicity over the Obamacare website, the White House is going on the offensive to tout what it sees as the good news about the President's signature health care reforms.President Barack Obama will launch a three-week campaign intended to highlight the benefits of the 2010 Affordable Care Act with...
What’s in a name? According to untold numbers of singers, actors, actresses and others, plenty.Very often they use a name other than what’s on their birth certificate because they believe it will increase their chances of making it in the entertainment industry.In some cases, they may very well be right.Would Whoopi Goldberg be a celebrated...
It is generally commendable for a recording artist to have a niche, something that sets them apart from everyone else. But the very talented R. Kelly, who has described himself as a “sexasaurus,” goes way over the top.Kelly says the idea is to be “sexual and comical at the same time.”Okay, but calling your new (best-selling) album “Black Panties” i...
On Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., Judge Steven Rhodes will deliver his decision on whether Detroit will become the largest municipality in U.S. history to be allowed to proceed into Chapter 9 bankruptcy.Click Here For Live Covergage...
