Mayor Neeley Urges Flint Residents to Opt-in to Lead Pipe Replacement Program
FLINT, Michigan—Mayor Sheldon Neeley today urged all residents to opt-in to the city’s ongoing lead pipe replacement program. A recent progress report on the pipe...
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Election Day: What You Need to Know to Cast Your Vote Tuesday, Nov. 5
By Sheri L. Stuart, Staff Writer Voters will elect the next mayor of the City of Flint on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Incumbent Karen Weaver and state representative Sheldon...
John Conyers Jr., Longest Serving African-American in Congressional History, Dies at 90
Funeral services to be held Monday, Nov. 4 in Detroit DETROIT — The funeral for former U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr. will be held Monday, Nov....
Preparing for the Upcoming Mayoral General Election
The Flint City Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to issue absentee ballots over the counter...
Absentee Voting Deadlines for August 6 Mayoral Primary Election
The Flint City Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to issue absentee ballots over the counter...
Genesee County Democratic Black Caucus To Host Town Hall
The Genesee County Democratic Black Caucus will host a Town Hall to identify and discuss the needs and concerns of the minority community, ahead of...
White House Correspondent And Political Analyst, April Ryan To Moderate Presidential Candidates Forum At NAACP 110th National Convention
American Urban Radio White House Correspondent and political analyst April Ryan will moderate the NAACP’s Presidential Candidates Forum at the 110th National Convention on Wednesday,...
NAACP National Convention Coming To Detroit, July 20-24
Annual Meeting Will Highlight 110 Years of Civil Rights History, and the Current Fight for Voting Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Opportunity, Education Equality &...
Gov. Whitmer Orders Auto Insurance Examination to Protect Motorists’ Pocketbooks
LANSING, Mich.– Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) to examine and report on two specific aspects of auto insurance...
Famous Rodeo Drive in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Community Renamed Obama Boulevard
By Naomi K. Bonman, West Coast Correspondent LOS ANGELES — This has been an active year for the African-American community, as far as street dedications...