Detroit City Council President Kenneth Cockrel Jr., incoming Detroit mayor, sat down with senior editor Bankole Thompson for an exclusive interview on the day that outgoing mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pled guilty to felony charges and announced his resignation.
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Ed Gordon encourages fathers to come with their daughters to the kick-off of “Daddy’s Promise,” a celebration of fathers and father-figures at Second Ebenezer Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14.
Ending a political soap opera that has consumed Detroit, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to felony charges related to his affair with his former chief of staff Christine Beatty, and will resign as part of an agreement struck with prosecutors.
The Democrats have a fight. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, pulled a political coup when he picked Sarah Palin, the two-year governor of Alaska, as his running mate.
General Motors has a 2009 lineup that includes 18 vehicles for the U.S. that get 30 miles per gallon on the highway or better, which is the most expected of any other automaker, according to GM officials.
The 2008 election year continues to surprise and interest the populace. With the election only two months away, that energy will be on display at “Detroit Rocks the Vote,” on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Being what you might identify as a musicologist, for many years I have been informing people, usually younger than myself, that songs they thought were new were actually remakes.
Jamison Temple Missionary Baptist Church was established by Pastor Homer Jamison and his wife, Royal, in 1979 and had been at its first location for 24 years. Pastor Jamison continues to head the congregatio
OMAHA, Nebraska – Babe Ruth’s legacy in Yankee Stadium will be celebrated for the last time later this month as the famous baseball stadium closes its doors forever.
Before November, new releases are scheduled from Raphael Saadiq, Michelle Williams, LaBelle (the reunited group), Missy Elliott, Big Boi (of OutKast) and John Legend, plus Christmas albums from Al Jarreau, Kimberly and Aretha Franklin.
He lived the life of a king as a drug lord in Harlem during the late 60s to the mid 70s, and then Hollywood immortalized him by turning his life story into a movie in the 2007 release of American Gangster starring Denzel Washington.
Teena Marie has remained a relevant force in the R&B; movement for almost three decades, setting precedents as a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician, and playing lead guitar, keyboard and percussions on her own tracks.
Detroit's youngest mayor is now the first to leave office in disgrace. In a plea deal made Sept. 4, Kilpatrick pled guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice, admitting to perjury during a civil trial last year, and during a 2004 deposition.
Jacqueline Norris, 51, has never voted. But that would change come November when the Southfield resident plans to cast her first vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
The recent promotion of Ralph Gilles, who headed the design team of the Chrysler 300, to VP of design for Chrysler LLC could be some of the best news to come from the Auburn Hills based automaker in years.
Award-winning journalist and syndicated TV host Ed Gordon will begin a nationwide tour of churches and colleges to hammer home the need for Black fathers to enhance the bond between themselves and their daughters.
BEIJING, China - Yeah, the 2008 Beijing Games are a wrap and the Olympic Flame has been extinguished. However, since the Games commence only once every four years, a last reflection is indeed worthy.
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The Democrats have a fight. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, pulled a political coup when he picked Sarah Palin, the two-year governor of Alaska, as his running mate.
General Motors has a 2009 lineup that includes 18 vehicles for the U.S. that get 30 miles per gallon on the highway or better, which is the most expected of any other automaker, according to GM officials.
The 2008 election year continues to surprise and interest the populace. With the election only two months away, that energy will be on display at “Detroit Rocks the Vote,” on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Each year, Destiny Christian Center reaches out to women in the community for a special conference devoted to women’s issues.
Is it just me or do the Detroit Lions have the most annoying commercial on television?
Being what you might identify as a musicologist, for many years I have been informing people, usually younger than myself, that songs they thought were new were actually remakes. 
Jamison Temple Missionary Baptist Church was established by Pastor Homer Jamison and his wife, Royal, in 1979 and had been at its first location for 24 years. Pastor Jamison continues to head the congregatio
OMAHA, Nebraska – Babe Ruth’s legacy in Yankee Stadium will be celebrated for the last time later this month as the famous baseball stadium closes its doors forever.
The Detroit Shock recently put tickets for the 2008 WNBA Playoffs on sale.
Before November, new releases are scheduled from Raphael Saadiq, Michelle Williams, LaBelle (the reunited group), Missy Elliott, Big Boi (of OutKast) and John Legend, plus Christmas albums from Al Jarreau, Kimberly and Aretha Franklin.
According to US Weekly magazine, Republican vice presidential nominee Sara Palin has more than a few skeletons in her closet.
Teena Marie has remained a relevant force in the R&B; movement for almost three decades, setting precedents as a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician, and playing lead guitar, keyboard and percussions on her own tracks.
Our city has suffered
Jacqueline Norris, 51, has never voted. But that would change come November when the Southfield resident plans to cast her first vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign staff says it is hard at work in reaching out to voters in Michigan.
The recent promotion of Ralph Gilles, who headed the design team of the Chrysler 300, to VP of design for Chrysler LLC could be some of the best news to come from the Auburn Hills based automaker in years.
Phrases like “please” and “thank you” are still the cornerstones of a well-behaved child in Shannon Barlow’s world. 
BEIJING, China - Yeah, the 2008 Beijing Games are a wrap and the Olympic Flame has been extinguished. However, since the Games commence only once every four years, a last reflection is indeed worthy. 
It has been said that some people were born to be what they are, and are doing what they were meant to do.
Two years after its launch, the Ford Edge continues to build on its appeal as one of the best selling crossovers.