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Page 1 of 2There is no doubt that "Blurred Lines" by White R&B singer Robin Thicke, who has long been popular in the Black community, is one of the most exciting songs of the year, and also without doubt the hottest recording of the summer.Moreover, it found full acceptance on both Pop and R&B stations and the charts, reaching and holding...

Twyla Hayes co-owns Edible Arrangements in the Renaissance Center. Business owners share tips for prospective start-upsA growing number of people are taking the plunge and making their dreams of owning a small business a reality. Nearly five years ago, Detroit-resident Twyla Hayes and her husband, James, took a risk and decided to join the ranks...

Paul A. Glantz, founder and chairman of Emagine Entertainment Inc. and CEO of Proctor Financial Inc., this month will speak at Wayne State University about ways start-up businesses can attract investors and protect their financial investments.Glantz will present “Valley of Death: Surviving the Financial Rut” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19,...

Oscar Micheaux would be proud of the progress African-American filmmakers have made in the last 30 years or so, although there is still far to go.For those unfamiliar with Oscar Micheaux, he was a pioneering Black film producer and director. Working against tremendous odds, Micheaux made nearly 50 films from 1919 to 1948.At the time of this...

Former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan means many different things to different people. Since he launched his campaign for mayor of Detroit, the former Wayne County prosecutor has encountered various political potholes, leaving some of his critics wondering if he could possibly be stopped.From being kicked off the ballot by two courts to...

Wayne State University is Detroit’s pride. Its strategic location in this major African-American city provides the university an unparalleled opportunity to shape Detroit’s educational future while guaranteeing an empowering education to all who come from far and near from across the globe to get a Wayne State education.Aside from being one of the...

John Legend (real name: John Stephens) has clearly found his niche. He has a sound and style that are uniquely his (I love his expressive voice) and his new album, “Love in the Future,” clearly shows him in fine form.This rather long awaited album is a must for his large and loyal following.However, when artists primarily, or exclusively, record...

(CNN) -- A bell tolled, ground zero fell silent.At 8:46 a.m., hundreds who gathered at the site of the fallen World Trade Center towers paused in silence to mark the moment when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north tower -- the opening salvo of a terrorist attack that brought down the iconic buildings, killed 2,977 people and...

Mike Duggan formally unveiled his 15-page plan for addressing blight and abandonment in Detroit’s neighborhoods this past Monday night.Duggan spoke at length about his 10-point plan and how it would roll out if he were elected mayor Nov. 5, when he squares off against Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonREAD: MIKE DUGGAN’S PLAN TO FIGHT BLIGHT IN D...

Reggie Bush had a stellar debut as a Detroit Lion. He ran for 90 yards on 21 carries and had 4 catches for 101 yards. He is just the third Lions player to rush for 90 yards and have 100 receiving yards joining Barry Sanders and Billy Simms. Bush also had two rushing touchdowns taken away from him during the game after reviews showed him to be down....