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» Obama, White House, Congress must act swiftly to save auto jobs, families
By Bankole Thompson | Published 11/19/2008 | Main News | Rating:

It's 3 a.m. and Detroit is calling, not because there is a security emergency, but because there is an economic emergency. It is imperative that Washington picks up the phone.


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» Nelly Flex’in Published 11/19/2008
Nelly - Ford Flex

Clearly, music ain't the only thing Nelly's got his hands in.


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This Week's Chronicle & FrontPAGE
» Beyond the auto bailout
By Marcus Amick | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Rating:

So, here we are at the crossroads of the most decisive point in history for the American automakers.

» News Briefs for 11-19-08
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

» Dr. Curtis Ivery named Newsmaker of the Year
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Dr. Curtis Ivery, chancellor of Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD), has been selected as Newsmaker of the Year, an honor that will be awarded to him during the Michigan Chronicle's annual Newsmakers Gala, "Legacy in Motion." The event takes place on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Roostertail. It highlights some of the outstanding individuals and companies that made positive headlines throughout 2008.

» Windham named GM director of design
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Rating:

Crystal Windham has been appointed director of General Motors North American Passenger Car Design making her GM's first African-American female design director.

» Rainbow/PUSH addresses $1.2 trillion auto industry
By N/A | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund Automotive Project addressed the state of the automotive industry at the 9th Annual Automotive Symposium recently at the MotorCity Casino and Hotel. As automakers tighten their belts and request additional loans from the federal government, we are reminded that the automotive industry generates more than $1.2 trillion in revenue.

» PRIME POLITICS - In city review, Cockrel says Detroit saved $9 million
By Bankole Thompson | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Despite its current financial crisis, Detroit city government is taking a fiscal discipline approach to save money with the recent elimination of certain non-essential services.

» PRIME POLITICS - Evans: jobs, education, crime are main focus
By Bankole Thompson | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans threw his hat into the ring on Nov. 12 in a bid to become the next mayor of Detroit.

» PRIME POLITICS - Hendrix says his plan would make city safe
By Bankole Thompson | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

As Detroit's mayoral race heats up, former deputy mayor Freman Hendrix, who has touted his executive experience in city government, released his plan to address crime in Detroit. Prime Politics reproduces the plan Hendrix devised to address crime and restructure the Detroit Police Department. Hendrix has said the next leader must lead with a bottom-up approach, not top-bottom.

» Obama and the promise of education
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Like many Americans, I am delighted and cautious about Barack Obama's election. Symbolically, this is an unprecedented moment in the fight against the legacy of racism while at the same time offering new possibilities for addressing how racism works in a post-Bush period. Politically, I think it puts the brakes on many authoritarian and anti-democratic tendencies operating domestically and abroad, while offering a foothold not only for a fresh critique of neoliberal and neoconservative policies, but also an opportunity to reclaim and energize the language of the social contract and social democracy.

» Night of Warm Hearts raises funds to keep metro Detroiters warm
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | Comerica HomeFront | Unrated

More than 500 guests participated in the silent auction during The Heart and Warmth Fund's (THAW) 8th annual Night of Warm Hearts fundraiser recently held at the Ritz Carlton-Dearborn. The event raised funds for low-income residents who have outstanding energy bills and are in danger of shutoff.

» 'Quantum of Solace': a review
By Janaya Black | Published 11/18/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Daniel Craig is back as 007 on the heels of the 2006 blockbuster hit "Casino Royale" in the highly anticipated 22nd James Bond adventure, "Quantum of Solace," directed by Marc Forster.

» THE GAMBLE
By Leland Stein | Published 11/18/2008 | Sports | Unrated

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming to Ford Filed this Sunday, the question is will the Lions finally win a game?

» In the News for 11-21-08
By FRONT PAGE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | FrontPAGE - News | Unrated

» Have the rules for dating changed?
By FRONT PAGE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | FrontPAGE - Relationships | Unrated

While sitting in a room saturated with sultry sounds of live jazz echoing seductively off of mahogany wood-grained, dome-shaped ceilings, I was drawn to the table adjacent to my left. I witnessed an eloquently dressed woman with a pale face and black diamond colored hair, sitting with two men.

» 6 Minutes You're On: School Daze
By FRONT PAGE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/18/2008 | FrontPAGE - News | Unrated

Nelly - Ford Flex

On a fateful day in October, blocks away from Detroit Henry Ford High School, at the intersection of Pembroke and Evergreen, the brutal reality of youth violence in schools was truly manifested. One student, 16-year-old Christopher Walker, was killed. Three innocent bystanders were shot: ages 15 and 16.

» ONE-ON-ONE - Rita Mosley
By Deanna Dunham | Published 11/17/2008 | FrontPAGE - One on One | Unrated

A major contender in Detroit's music scene, Rita Mosley doesn't just rap; she's a songstress, capable of melting her sultry, R&B voice over catchy hooks and upbeat tracks like hot, harmonized butter.

» Reflections for 11-12-08
By Steve Holsey | Published 11/12/2008 | Entertainment | Rating:

The Pointer Sisters

In light of the historic, remarkable, inspiring, exciting, comforting and, yes, overdue ascension of Barack Obama to the presidency, we decided to recall songs, or at least song titles, that are fitting for the momentous occasion.

» Beyond the Motown standards
By Steve Holsey | Published 11/12/2008 | Entertainment | Unrated

MOTOWN

The late, great and still unequalled Luther Vandross once noted that Motown Record Corp., Detroit's gift to the world second only to the automobile industry in terms of impact and ongoing importance, made timeless records that artists will always want to remake.
» Lions 75th Season All-Time Team
By Leland Stein | Published 11/12/2008 | Sports | Rating:

Lem Barney (left) and Charlie Sanders

The Detroit Lions are in the midst of a woeful season that has more than a few scratching their heads. At halftime Sunday during the Lions' game against Jacksonville, however, both the Lions and their fans took a timeout from the present as the team honored the greatest ones from the past.

» If I had a hammer...
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 11/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated

Habitat for HumanityIn the city of Detroit, there is an estimated 40,000 families in need of decent and affordable homes. Thousands of families in the city are living in homes that are structurally unsound, unsanitary, unsafe and otherwise unlivable.
» Fifth Third Turkey Trot:
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated

Turkey Trot

One of the great traditions of Detroit at the holidays is America's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Families from around Southeast Michigan make the pilgrimage to Woodward Avenue to "do the Parade," an annual event to "step off" their holiday.

» Pivotal election engages teen involvement
By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz | Published 11/12/2008 | Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated

Youth Diversity Symposium

Not since the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960 have U.S. citizens been so moved to action and tuned into the politics of the selection of an American president. Although not yet old enough to vote, on Oct. 28, 582 area high school students had the chance to speak up about the upcoming presidential election at the "Diversity & Choice: Election 2008" symposium at the Silver Gardens of Southfield.

» News Briefs for 11-12-08
By CHRONICLE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/12/2008 | Main News | Unrated

» Miriam Makeba, South African songstress/activist
By Steve Holsey | Published 11/12/2008 | Entertainment | Unrated

Makeba

Singer/activist Miriam Makeba, loved and respected around the world, died shortly after once again doing something she loved passionately – singing for an appreciative audience, this time in Caserta, Italy. She collapsed on stage Sunday night, Nov. 9, and died the next day from heart failure. She was 76.

» Ford teams up with Nelly for customized Ford Flex
By Marcus Amick | Published 11/12/2008 | Main News | Unrated

Nelly

Ford Motor Co. unveiled a customized 2009 Ford Flex designed by Grammy-winning hip-hop star Nelly last week at the annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) car show. Held in Las Vegas, it is the largest car show of its kind and draws some of the biggest names in the automotive aftermarket industry.

» Obama: A Giant Step
By Bankole Thompson | Published 11/12/2008 | Main News | Rating:

A new era of diversity is dawning, not only in America but also outside the U.S., where millions also celebrated last week's election results, including Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean Islands.

» OUR VIEW: What the Future Holds
By FRONT PAGE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/11/2008 | FrontPAGE - Our View | Unrated

The State of Michigan is possibly facing an untold number of layoffs if General Motors (GM) purchases Chrysler. It is possible that the Big 3 will be no more. How can a state already suffering high numbers of unemployment suffer the possibility of an estimated 25,000-30,000 people losing their jobs? This number doesn't even factor in the other industries that will suffer from the loss of Chrysler.

» ONE-ON-ONE - JiG
By FRONT PAGE STAFF REPORTS | Published 11/11/2008 | FrontPAGE - One on One | Unrated

Youth Diversity Symposium

LeDerryl Hart, aka JiG (acronym for Joy in God), is a literal whirlwind of musical energy. This young pop/rock phenom has made his mark touring the world as a dancer for the likes of Missy Elliott, Kiki Sheard, the Clark Sisters and the Euro Dance Crew, and now he's decided that the time has come to step to the forefront as an artist.

» How to turn your woman on every time
By MC Serch | Published 11/11/2008 | FrontPAGE - Relationships | Rating:

I am sure I have your attention now! I have learned in my 17 years of marriage (we celebrated our 17th on Nov. 4th) the sure-fire way to get my wife Chantel's juices flowing.

» Message from the President
By David Girodat | Published 11/11/2008 | FrontPAGE - News , Fifth Third Community Connection | Unrated

At Fifth Third Bank we historically celebrate the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas as the Season of Giving. For 2008 we are renaming this tradition the Season of Caring. Caring because there is so much more that we do around our year-end holidays besides simply giving and donating. In fact, in these difficult financial times we are often stretched as individuals to give as much as we may have in the past. But that is where our caring takes over.

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