Detroit physician Herbert C. Smitherman Jr. is one of the 10 finalists for the inaugural J.H. Kanter Prize for physicians who have dedicated their medical careers to enhancing health care delivery.

The top five winners will receive cash prizes and national recognition “for their landmark work, their tireless efforts and creativity in developing new systems to eliminate disparities and to optimize health care for more people in the U.S.,” according to The Health Legacy Partnership, sponsor of the prize.

Dr. Smitherman, an internal medicine specialist, is...

By Bishop Andre Woods
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and Interdenominational Assembly of Churches

Community Fun Fest presented by DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, will bring food, fun, health screenings, entertainment and more to the Belle Isle Casino on Sunday, August 16, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Receiving has partnered with Kingdom Alliance Covenant Fellowship, Interdenominational Assembly of Churches, Interfaith & Hope Coalition and Craig Memorial Tabernacle to present this free event, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.  Community Fun Fest is open to...

Detroit hip hop artist and activist Khary WAE Fraizer has a lot on his plate nowadays.  In addition to being the President of the Detroit chapter of the Hip Hop Congress, a busy community advocate and performing with his band General Population, he is also plays a key role in organizing the first annual Long Summer Nights music festival to be held in Detroit on August 22.  

For Fraizer, who was reared with a Pan-African worldview, the paths of community activism and artistic talent converge intrinsically to influence the masses. 

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