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Page 1 of 2Retired South African President Nelson Mandela once said, "A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger."If these words ring true for one of the world's most respected leaders, surely they can serve as a guiding light for Detroit as it...

Page 1 of 3Anyone who is rooting for a better Detroit should be concerned about transparency and openness in the next Detroit government.The struggles of everyday people and the efforts of those with genuine interest, including individuals and businesses invested in Detroit and its future, should not be squandered on the altar of secrecy,...

Washington (CNN) -- The government-run health insurance exchanges have been open for business for 20 days. But a host of issues have plagued the highly anticipated launch, making it difficult for both consumers and insurance providers."There's no sugarcoating it," President Barack Obama said from the Rose Garden on Monday. "The problem has been...

The Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce, BTWBA and WXYZ-TV will host the final debate between Detroit mayoral candidates Benny Napoleon and Mike Duggan on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The debate takes place exactly one week before Detroiters go to the polls to choose their next mayor.The candidates will face-off at Channel 7’s Broadcast House from 7-8 p.m. in f...

2013 SEASON CAPS 22-YEAR MANAGERIAL CAREER FOR LEYLANDDETROIT --- Jim Leyland, the third-winningest manager in Detroit Tigers franchise history, today announced his retirement after eight seasons as the team's manager. Leyland, 68, guided the Tigers to their third straight American League Central Division Championship this season and leaves the...

Cliff Russell, Tom Jordan , Mike Duggan, Carol Cain, Benny Napoleon, Bankole Thompson on the "Michigan Matters" set. Photo credit: CBS 62's Sheri Kowalski It was months in the making and the first televised debate Sunday between Mike Duggan and Sheriff Benny Napoleon didn’t disappoint as the two men vying to become Detroit’s next mayor shared tho...

Without question, “Remembering Whitney” by Cissy Houston is one of the most captivating, incisive, honest and informative books ever written. In addition to learning so much about her superstar daughter Whitney, who was on her way to becoming an icon, the book provides plenty of information on Cissy Houston, a star in her own right, and provides an...

First of Two Parts Bishop Allyson D. Nelson Abrams, outgoing secretary of the Detroit Council of Baptist Pastors, is a Christian spiritual leader, national speaker, theological teacher and author who has built a strong reputation in African American faith-based communities around Detroit and across the nation. For more than five years, she has...

The Michigan Chronicle is proud to announce it is teaming up with CBS 62 and Newsradio950 in the first televised mayoral debate airing Sunday in the historic election between former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan and Sheriff Benny Napoleon.The highly anticipated debate between the two candidates will air as a special hour long “Michigan M...

According to reports, Dan Gilbert, owner of Quicken Loans, Bedrock Real Estate and recently majority owner of Greektown Casino, now has another Detroit property in his sights.According to Fox 2 News: Dan Gilbert is considering a purchase of the National Theatre and Bates Garage, the properties are located in downtown Detroit on Randolph and...