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The first electric car was developed in 1830 and wasn't yet practical until the 1890's.

In fact by 1900, in the United States, 38% of US automobiles, 33,842 cars, were powered by electricity (40% were powered by steam, and 22% by gasoline).

The first gasoline powered car was built by in 1885 by German Karl Benz and the first gas station wasn't built until twenty years later in 1905.

I'm sure there were many skeptics who announced:

"Cars won't last, the horse and buggy will be back in no time!"

"Streetcars are more efficient and reliable."

Yet as we all know 119 years later there are a total of 196,643 retail gas station locations and 278,870,463 cars & trucks in the United States of America (USA).

Again everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but you can't make up your own facts.

The fact of the matter if it took 20 years for the first gas station to be normalized, we can't expect the infrastructure to support electric vehicles to seemingly happen over night.

IMO this has little to do with Biden or Climate Change as much as it has to do with commonsense.

The Electric Car’s History Goes Back Further Than You Think The first electric cars appeared long before the earliest gas autos, and the history of electric cars is littered with innovative takes on four-wheeled transit.

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Detroit Children’s Library

Saturday I had the honor of learning something I was previously unaware of--- the historical significance of a location we’ve all passed before--Camp Ward.

In the backdrop of the Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, and adjacent to Ralph C. Bunche Preparatory Academy & Robert Bradby Drive lies Camp Ward, the training grounds & encampment for the 102nd United States Colored Infantry which proudly served in this Nation's 1st Civil War.

While my kids could care less about anything except the playground, I brought them so I can one day share the story of their 5x great grandfather, Jefferson Davis aka Uncle Jeff.

"Uncle Jeff" as he was known in Delray is my maternal great grandmother’s, grandfather.

A few weeks after he enlisted in the 102nd United States Colored Infantry in 1863, his house burned down in Ann Arbor (the current site of the Washtenaw County Administration Building @ 220 N. Main Street) and he lost all his papers.

The following morning he was arrested by mistake, charged as a deserter and taken to Jackson.

Upon release he returned as a recruiter for the 102nd until the conclusion of the war.

The mistake wasn't rectified until 1889 when Congressman James Gorman faithfully assisted him in getting his record cleared.

Thus he was awarded a pension of $12 per month and one thousand dollars in back pay totaling $3,746.56; adjusted for inflation that's the equivalent of $127,899.82 in 2024 USD.

May his and other true patriots service in their fight for freedom, justice and equality never be lost by those who seek to revise history for their personal/collective self-gratification 🇺🇸

Are you or someone you know interested in learning how to become part of the Fire Department?

You're invited to learn more about DFD in-person at the Resource Rally hosted by the Police Department on Friday, June 21 at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters.

Sign up for our job alerts by scanning the QR Code on the flyer or visiting:

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Life is truly what happens while we make plans for the future.

Several months ago I received a text message inquiry about my desire to lead a national petition drive for a potential Presidential candidate out of LA.

After several back and forth phone calls and zoom meetings the opportunity quickly dissipated as it was admittedly a political Hail Mary.

In the aftermath those conversations quickly blossomed into a professional friendship with a number of prospective deals on the table.

The last prospective search I lead for her was met with radio silence. I overthought for weeks like I wonder if I took too long, more specifically why not just say you took too long the opportunity has passed.

She’d shared with me the month prior how she planned to visit her Family in OKC and although it was a short trip she enjoyed her time and would be hitting up some concerts & taking some trips with her partner down soon in SoCal.

It was only yesterday that I learned of Peggy and her partners tragic death in SoCal nearly a month ago.

She was scheduled to work with us on our national roll out of a non partisan voter tool, but as everything has divinely lined up over the past several weeks, I came to divine realization on the card ride home yesterday, she’s still working behind the scenes as part of the team.

RIP Margaret Peggy Moore | Hope Wood 🫡

Obama Campaign Official Peggy Moore and Wife Killed in Calif. Car Crash Former Obama campaign official Peggy Moore, 60, and her wife Hope Wood, 48, were killed in a car crash on their way home from a concert.

Chase Cantrell, the founder of Building Community Value and a developer, has worked on his own projects and interacted with dozens of mostly small, minority-led development firms.

He described the permitting process as “incredibly inefficient.” His firm Speramus Partners developed a building on West McNichols Road that houses a brewery. Cantrell said around 10 different city departments were involved in his permit and came back with notes and corrections. It took many months for BSEED to issue the permit.

It’s also expensive. His permit cost more than $20,000.

“Most first-time developers have no clue of the cost,” Cantrell said. “And in a system that feels this inefficient, you wonder what you’re paying for. It’s definitely not speed.”

Detroit pays lip service to neighborhood developers, but keeps getting in their way Detroit developers who work on smaller, community projects said the city's red tape and bureacracy make building a serious struggle.

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved DTE's plans for the lithium iron-phosphate battery storage facility in March.

Battery storage allows utilities to squirrel away extra renewable electricity generated by wind turbines and solar panels on windy, sunny days. Then, the grid can draw energy from those batteries when energy demands outstrip the wind and sun's supplies.

'A bright new beginning': DTE replacing coal-burning plant with large-scale battery storage A new state law mandating carbon-free energy by 2040 requires more storage of electricity generated by solar, wind and other renewable energy sources.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, schedule an appointment with our Intake Coordinator, Erica, and bring the required documentation along with your completed application to Vanguard’s offices, 2795 E. Grand Boulevard, by appointment between May 15 and June 10, by calling 313.872.7831 or email [email protected].

Call Vanguard offices, Monday-Friday, between 10am - 4pm to schedule an appointment once your application is complete. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available.

The efficiency of solar panels has seen "significant progress" in recent years, said The Independent, "primarily boosted by the so-called 'miracle material' perovskite", which consists of calcium titanium oxide.

One of the most persistent concerns over solar panels is their capacity to generate enough energy to cover cloudy spells, but perovskite solar cells "are able to capture about 20 per cent more energy from sunlight than traditional ones made from silicon", said the Financial Times. It's no wonder the material is "the talk of solar energy circles", although production would need to ramp up significantly if they were to become standard on the global market.

Pros and cons of solar energy Solar power could become the primary source of electricity worldwide by 2050 – but there are still clouds in the forecast

Whether for Father’s Day, if you are a student, a returning citizen, or a job seeker, this is your chance to dress for success.

Register at kissfmdetroit.com or call D.A.B.O. at 313-491-0003.
Suits will be given away on Friday, June 7, 2024, between the hours of 9am-5pm, by appointment only.

Suit availability is based on a first-registered, first-served basis while supplies last. All clothing is provided “as is.” Recipients are responsible for any cleaning and alterations needed. No returns or exchanges are permitted.

KISS-FM’s Angie Starr, Tuneup Man and Randi Myles from Detroit Praise Network will be on site for the event from 9am-5pm on June 7th.

Blue Print For Wellness will also be onsite offering free
confidential health screenings to provide vital information about your current state of health which goes beyond what annual physicals include.

For registration to get a FREE suit and more event
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It's Time To Suit Up, Detroit! Register Here for a free suit. Suit Up Detroit Father's Day is right around the corner, and Kiss FM and Praise FM have teamed up with Van D***s Menswear Southfield, D.A.B.O., and Family Assistance for Renaissance Men to present "Suit Up Detroit," a giveaway aimed at providing 1,000 designer su

Please join us for the prestigious Los Angeles Urban League Celebrity Golf Tournament at Calabasas Country Club

Whether competing or supporting from a far, we have a variety of ways you may support our impact in Los Angeles!
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This exceptional event brings together community leaders, renowned figures from entertainment, and the corporate world for an afternoon of golf and fundraising.

Every swing you take helps us empower underserved communities with jobs, training, and small business resources.

For more information please visit laul.org/golf

The 11th Annual Occupy the Corner kicks off in less than 3 hours!

I'm looking for another 30 volunteers to join us this Saturday for our inaugural event!

DHEC Summit Eventbrite: https://DHECsummit2024.eventbrite.com
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Feel free to sign up to attend, volunteer or as we look forward to seeing you all soon!

“A republic, if you can keep it.”
—-Benjamin Franklin

We currently live in a chaotic echo chamber which only serves to amplify division and discord, instead of unity; all at the expense of We the People.

The current path is not only illogical, it fundamentally unsustainable.

In a fair and just world the adults in Congress would move to restore order in sponsoring the Fairness and Accountability in Broadcasting Act (2024); unfortunately that’s not the reality of the situation at this time.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZrdLYtLPx0

Celebrating the End of the Fairness Doctrine On August 4th, 1987 the Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted to repeal the fairness doctrine, its policy requiring broadcasters to air all sid...

Today marks the first day of Gun Violence Awareness Month.

It's been 17 years since first the "Silence the Violence March" was organized in the City of Detroit thanks to the leadership of Barry Randolph, the Church of the Messiah and countless others.

The goal was simple: Honor the innocent victims of gun violence and call for change.

As a result of their call for collective action there are now 4 new laws on the books in the State of Michigan to ensure fire arms are used in a responsible fashion.

Help honor the innocent victims of gun violence this year by participating in an event near you.

YPSILANTI: June 1, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Community Non-Violence Awareness Training, Huron Heights Apartments (669 Woburn Dr)

ROYAL OAK: June 2, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Gun Violence Awareness Town Hall Meeting, First United Methodist Church (320 W 7th St)
NILES: June 3, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Active Shooter Mitigation, Trinity Episcopal Church ( 9 S 4th St)

GROSSE POINTE: June 6, 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Students Demand Action Panel, Grosse Pointe Woods Public Library (20680 Mack Ave)

GRAND RAPIDS: June 7, Gun Violence Awareness Day Resource Fair, Butterworth Hospital Lobby 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & Devos Children's Hospital Lobby 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (100 Michigan St NE)

KALAMAZOO: June 7, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Premiere of "What Went Wrong", Urban Alliance (1009 E Stockbridge Ave, Kalamazoo 49001)

MARQUETTE: June 8, Time TBD, Gun Safety Vigil and Gun Lock Blessing/Distribution, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (201 E. Ridge St, Marquette, 49855)

YPSILANTI: June 8, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Stop the Violence Community Outreach, Prospect Park ( 550 N Prospect Rd)

FLINT: June 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., New Legislation Teach-In, Vernon Chapel AME (5802 Dupont St, Flint 48505)

MILFORD: June 9, 7 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Screening of Gabby Giffords' film "Won't Back Down," Milford Independent Cinema (945 E Summit St)

HOLLAND: June 9, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Wear Orange Event, Centennial Park, (250 Central Ave, Holland 494923)

EAST LANSING (Note: This event is for ages 12-18): June 12, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Soul Box Art Project, East Lansing Public Library (950 Abbot Rd)

ADA: June 11, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ada Township Park Gazebo (1180 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, 49301)

ST. JOSEPH: June 14, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Candle Light Vigil, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (914 Lane Drive St., St. Joseph 49085)

DETROIT: June 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Silence the Violence March & Community Fair, Church of the Messiah (231 E Grand Blvd)

TRAVERSE CITY: June 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Resource Fair for Teen Wellness, Traverse City District Library (610 Woodmere Ave)

INKSTER: June 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Peace Walk, Old City Hall (27301 South River Dr)

GRAND HAVEN: June 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Silent March to End Gun Violence, Central Park (N. Fifth St and Columbus Ave)

OXFORD: June 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3rd Annual March with Oxford, Centennial Park (41 S Washington St)

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS: June 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Expungement Fair and Gun Safety Event, Lakehawks Community Center (95 W. Broadway Ave, Muskegon Heights, 49444)

WHITEHALL: June 24, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Gun Violence Teach In, White Lake Community Library (3900 W White Lake Dr)

EAST LANSING: June 25th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Soul Box Gallery Opening, East Lansing Public Library (950 Abbot Rd)

HOLLAND: June 27, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Teach In on the New Gun Violence Legislation, Herrick District Library - North Branch (155 Riley St, Holland 49424)

ANN ARBOR: June 29, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Program of Remembrance, Education, and Action , St. Aidan's Episcopal Church (1679 Broadway St)

DETROIT: June 30, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Annual Charles W. Reid March and Rally, Mosque 1 (19160 Evergreen Rd) and O'Hair Park (19400 Pembroke Ave)

The world is on the cusp of an energy transformation that could make the Industrial Revolution look minor.

Mike Cannon-Brookes is banking on the Land Down Under to be a major driver of that change.

The billionaire co-founder of software giant Atlassian plans for Australia, where he grew up, to become the hub for the two biggest renewable-energy projects ever.

According to Bloomberg, the SunCable project will build a 20-gigawatt solar farm and a 4,300-kilometer undersea transmission cable, called the Australia-Asia PowerLink.

Australia-Asia PowerLink | Bechtel The AA PowerLink is the first of its kind and will take advantage of one of the most reliably sunny places in the world to boost the Australian and Singaporean economies and hasten energy transition.

This internship will cover a wide range of skills related to community organizing, including power analysis, base building, direct action, and media training.

Any rising high school students in the Metro Detroit area are eligible.

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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month 🧡

Join EGVMI and our partners across the state in one of over 30 events as we and work to in Michigan.

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Church of the Messiah Detroit
Charles W. Reid Community Help Center
Oakland Forward
No Future Without Today
GIFFORDS
Moms Demand Action - MI
Students Demand Action
Mikey23 Foundation
Michigan United
Red Wine and Blue Michigan
Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church
Episcopal Diocese of Michigan
Interfaith Action - SW Michigan Peace & Justice Collaborative
Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
LGBT Detroit
Brady: United Against Gun Violence
Everytown for Gun Safety
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
G.U.N.S- Gaining UNITY through Non-violent Solutions

The long-term lease not only reflects the city’s confidence in Avflight as the airport’s sole FBO, but also allows the company a path forward to significantly invest in the property. Beginning this summer, Avflight will construct a modern terminal measuring—at a minimum—3,000 square feet, along with a 15,000-square-foot heated hangar next to the existing terminal. The structures will greatly enhance the airport’s amenities, services and security, making KDET an enticing option for transient visitors, airport tenants, charter operators and more.

“There is so much potential at the Coleman A. Young International Airport, and after several years of hard work, residents and visitors alike will begin to see signs of the enormous change to come as Avflight kicks off construction this summer,” said Detroit’s chief operating officer, Brad Dick. “I look forward to a few years from now, when Detroit once again has a truly state-of-the-art airport within our city limits.”

https://www.aviationpros.com/fbos-tenants/press-release/55042786/avflight-detroit-airport-set-to-soar-with-avflight-partnership-and-major-revitalization-efforts

The long-term lease not only reflects the city’s confidence in Avflight as the airport’s sole FBO, but also allows the company a path forward to significantly invest in the property. Beginning this summer, Avflight will construct a modern terminal measuring—at a minimum—3,000 square feet, along with a 15,000-square-foot heated hangar next to the existing terminal. The structures will greatly enhance the airport’s amenities, services and security, making KDET an enticing option for transient visitors, airport tenants, charter operators and more.

“There is so much potential at the Coleman A. Young International Airport, and after several years of hard work, residents and visitors alike will begin to see signs of the enormous change to come as Avflight kicks off construction this summer,” said Detroit’s chief operating officer, Brad Dick. “I look forward to a few years from now, when Detroit once again has a truly state-of-the-art airport within our city limits.”

Detroit Airport Set to Soar with Avflight Partnership and Major Revitalization Efforts Avflight, along with the City of Detroit, announces the first significant initiative in 50 years to rejuvenate Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET), marking a new chapter...

In response to your Michael Griffie op-Ed re: ranked choice voting, I invite you to read this academic report.

Having worked on the Oakland Mayoral race in 2010, I can attest that nearly 35-40% of the African American vote was suppressed.

Furthermore the system was gamed when two candidates and the EastBay Times embarked upon an “Anybody but Don” campaign resulting in Don receiving little to no 2nd and 3rd place votes allowing Jean Quan to win after 10 rounds.

Rank choice voting may be a cost effective means of providing candidates the opportunity to engage larger audiences with less funding, while decreasing election cost on the clerks office, but any system which allows votes cast from one candidate to transfer to another is inherently undemocratic at face value.

Good try though 🤷🏾‍♂️

https://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jpl/article/view/37458

Extreme Vote Makeover: The Role of Ranked Choice Voting in the Oakland City Elections | Yonk | Journal of Politics and Law | CCSE Extreme Vote Makeover: The Role of Ranked Choice Voting in the Oakland City Elections

105.9 Kiss and The Detroit Praise Network is teaming up with Van Dyke's Menswear & Dabo to give away 1000 free suits June 7th while supplies last.

June 8th they’ll be giving away various other items.

ALL FREE!!!

Here's the link:

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"The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that between 2020 and 2040, demand for nickel and cobalt will increase by twenty times, for graphite twenty-five times, and for lithium more than forty times.

This projected surge in demand for CRMs has fuelled great interest in the Lobito Corridor, and with it an inevitable scramble for access. The DRC, as the world’s largest producer of cobalt (estimates are consistently around 70% of global production), has found itself at the epicenter of this scramble, as has, by association, Zambia.

The EU and the US are among those vying for a place at the table, indicating that they will explore the development of green power projects and support investment in CRMs and clean energy supply chains along the Corridor.

The awarding of the Lobito Corridor operation concession to the above-mentioned three-member consortium (comprising two European partners) has also added impetus to the renewed focus on the Corridor from the EU perspective."

Lobito Corridor – A Reality Check The key interest of the Lobito Corridor is to use it as a means of transporting minerals and materials from the DRC and Zambia all the way over to the EU and the US.

Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles will quadruple from a 25% tax on imports to 100% and on solar cells and semiconductors from 25% to 50%, according to the White House.

Some tariffs will kick in this year, while others will come online over the next two years — in part, a senior administration official said, to give domestic industry time to catch up with demand for items like batteries.

Biden announces higher tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs China strongly opposes the tariffs

Join us in 19 days for the Detroit Health Equity Council Community Health Summit!

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