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Rep Alcee Hastings barrier breaking Florida Democrat dies at 84

TanyaApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021

by TanyaApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021049

Featured photo: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings Watch “Rep Alcee Hastings barrier breaking Florida Democrat dies at 84.” For further background, read “Florida Democratic congressman Alcee...

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Memorializing a Loved One During the Pandemic

TanyaMarch 30, 2021

by TanyaMarch 30, 20210110

Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) Among the many struggles of the pandemic are finding ways to grieve and honor a loved one who...

FEMA expected to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April

TanyaMarch 22, 2021March 23, 2021

by TanyaMarch 22, 2021March 23, 2021084

Photo by CDC on Unsplash As of March 22, 548,171 people living in the United States died of COVID-19, and 27,796 of those deaths occurred...

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R.I.P. DANNY RAY – EMCEE FOR JAMES BROWN

TanyaFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021

by TanyaFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021096

Watch “R.I.P. DANNY RAY – EMCEE FOR JAMES BROWN.” Danny Ray recently died at age 85 due to natural causes....

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Flint mourns the death of community leader Richard Kraft (Dick Kraft)

TanyaSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020

by TanyaSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 20200364

Richard Kraft, former President of Flint Area Chamber of Commerce passed away Sept. 25 at age 91. Kraft worked with Charles Stewart Mott on many...

Our hero lives on

TanyaSeptember 8, 2020

by TanyaSeptember 8, 20200471

Written by Antonio Sweeney On August 28th, 2020, the hearts of the old and the young cried to the world of shocking news. No, Christmas...

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Honoring Mr. Cornelius Whitthorne

TanyaAugust 23, 2020

by TanyaAugust 23, 20200551

Quick thinking and sharp-minded. Proud Army Veteran. Pioneering farmer and generous entrepreneur. Avid traveler. Immaculate dresser. Caring son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin...

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Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr. leaves behind a legacy of love

TanyaJune 19, 2020

by TanyaJune 19, 20200617

Photo: Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr. Written by Tanya Terry Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr., affectionately known as Pastor TJ Lee, could be spotted from...

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COVID-19 takes the life of former Detroit lawmaker

TanyaMay 12, 2020May 15, 2020

by TanyaMay 12, 2020May 15, 20200373

Photo: former Democratic state senator; Morris Hood II and Governor Gretchen Whitmer On May 12, former Democratic state senator; Morris Hood II, died after a...

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Day before Ruben Burks is buried, his son reminisces

TanyaApril 25, 2020April 25, 2020

by TanyaApril 25, 2020April 25, 20200604

Featured Photo: Ruben Burks with his sons L to R: Clifford, Larry, Ruben, Gary & Michael Written by Tanya Terry Ruben Burks passed away at...

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Rep Alcee Hastings barrier breaking Florida Democrat dies at 84

Memorializing a Loved One During the Pandemic

FEMA expected to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April

R.I.P. DANNY RAY – EMCEE FOR JAMES BROWN

Flint mourns the death of community leader Richard Kraft (Dick Kraft)

Our hero lives on

Honoring Mr. Cornelius Whitthorne

Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr. leaves behind a legacy of love

COVID-19 takes the life of former Detroit lawmaker

Day before Ruben Burks is buried, his son reminisces

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