- Created on 24 April 2013
After Emancipation Many battles won, but war against oppressive forces rages on
Despite the emancipation of African Americans and the District of Columbia becoming the first thriving slave territory to free more than 3000 Blacks several months before President Abraham Lincoln rendered the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, many today, reflecting on the long and sometimes difficult journey, say the battle for real political,
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Pure Michigan and Founders Brewing Co. Launch Craft Beer Contest
LANSING – With the craft beer craze continuing to sweep the state of Michigan and summer approaching, Pure Michigan and Founders Brewing Co. have teamed up to give fans and craft beer enthusiasts a chance to pick a Founders beer style that best represents Pure Michigan.
The beer chosen by fans will be featured in the Founders tap room in downtown
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Reflections: Controversy
Brad Paisley, country superstar, has sure stirred up a hornet’s nest with his new song, “Accidental Racist,” featuring a guest performance by, surprisingly, rap superstar (and actor) LL Cool. Talk about two very different genres! That’s a good thing, though. And by the way, they are friends.
In case you haven’t heard the song, it is about a White m
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Dr. Patricia Maryland Promoted to President of Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating ...
Dr. Patricia Maryland has been promoted to President of Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Ascension Health effective July 1st. She has over thirty years of experience in healthcare leadership and has been instrumental in ensuring the vitality of St. John Providence Health System since 2008.
Dr. Maryland’s a
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Byron Allen: Former Detroiter made a name for himself in television...independently
It would be difficult to imagine anyone not knowing who Byron Allen is because he has been a consistent presence on television for several decades.
He was practically a kid when he was part of the ensemble cast of “Real People” that aired on NBC from 1979 to 1984. It was essentially a comedy talk show, one that spotlighted people with unusual hob
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