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.
» Mae DayPublished 09/3/2008“Mae Day has taken the Detroit airwaves by storm with her sexy, infectious single BABWhy and is making strides toward becoming the next female hip hop star to take off from the Motor City launching pad. read more
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.
BEIJING, China – As I sat in wonderment while the Olympic Games Closing Ceremony exploded around me with fireworks, song, dance, colorful garb and an excited collection of Olympic athletes, as well as an international television audience, I felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.
My dire Olympic predictions in my Aug. 6-12, 2008, column came sadly true – America’s once-dominant dashmen failed to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, and one of our men in the 200 final was disqualified for a lane violation.
Afro puffs mounted on top of a body adorned by a plaid multi-colored blouse and bell bottoms may not seem too appealing in the 20th century, even though plaid is the new black this fall, local malls are getting interactive and allowing teens to travel through vintage styles while learning about current back-to-school fashions.
Mae Day has taken the Detroit airwaves by storm with her sexy, infectious single BABWhy and is making strides toward becoming the next female hip hop star to take off from the Motor City launching pad.
Now that the new school year has officially commenced, it is time for parents, mentors and teachers to refocus their attention on getting children back into the mind frame of learning.
HBO’s “Generation Kill” is a masterful depiction of the soldiers who serve in Iraq. It’s tough, gritty and a well-needed window into a now five-year war.
DENVER — In less than 24 hours, the once little known senator from Illinois will be officially named the Democratic nominee for president in Denver. Barack Obama will become the first African American nominee in history. That political reality is raising high hope.
It’s hard to believe it has been three years since Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst disasters in our nation, hit New Orleans. I recently visited the Big Easy for this year’s Essence Music Festival during a media trip sponsored by General Motors.
NEW YORK — Funny how even after seven years of testing and reviewing new cars, from time to time I still forget one major point: hold off on your opinions of an automobile until you get it on the street.
The Steady Steppers Dance Institute will convene for their second annual dance extravaganza, the 2008 Las Vegas Weekend Jam II, Oct. 3-5, in Las Vegas.
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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.
Not many things change with as much consistency and speed as language, slang in particular.
The Detroit Lions open the 2008 season – their 75th anniversary – Sunday when they travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons at the Georgia Dome.
Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama, joined Detroit’s annual Labor Day parade this past weekend.
Now that the new school year has officially commenced, it is time for parents, mentors and teachers to refocus their attention on getting children back into the mind frame of learning.
Within the past five or six years, refinancing a home has been like gold for many people.
Election cycles, especially presidential ones, are often prefaced with a “getting the vote out” drive.
It’s hard to believe it has been three years since Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst disasters in our nation, hit New Orleans. I recently visited the Big Easy for this year’s Essence Music Festival during a media trip sponsored by General Motors.
The Steady Steppers Dance Institute will convene for their second annual dance extravaganza, the 2008 Las Vegas Weekend Jam II, Oct. 3-5, in Las Vegas.
BEIJING, China – Well, the curtain has come down on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.