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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...

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...

(Reuters) - Macy's Inc (M.N) said on Monday that most of its stores will open on the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday for the first time in its history, in a sign of how competitive the holiday season is shaping up.Macy's will open the doors at most of its 800 namesake department stores, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 28. The company said the shift...

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 City Council on Monday rejected Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s agreement with the state for the lease of Belle Isle according to reports by Fox 2 News: Detroit City Council approved an alternate plan, a shorter lease of 10 years, by a vote of 4 - 2. JoAnne Watson and Brenda Jones voted no. The council says a shorter lease is better for the...

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...

Washington (CNN) -- After weeks of talking past each other, congressional leaders and President Barack Obama talked to each other Wednesday evening -- only to emerge evidently no closer to a deal to halt the government's budget stalemate.The White House meeting, coming a day after the start of the federal government shutdown, served at least one...