The Black Slate

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/21/court-orders-redraw-of-detroit-area-legislative-districts/71382879007/

Court orders metro Detroit legislative maps redrawn A panel of federal judges ordered redrawn several Detroit-area state legislative maps drawn by Michigan's independent redistricting commission.

In partnership with CNS Healthcare, "Come Join Us" at one of two locations! Below is information for our EASTSIDE Detroit Location. Save the date and time and plan to be there before our turkeys run out!

Mama Shu of Highland Park among CNN's top 10 Heroes of 2023 Shamayim Harris, or Mama Shu, is most known for founding Avalon Village in Highland Park. She could win an extra $100K if she's named CNN's Hero of the Year.

In the Philadelphia mayoral race, ABC News projects the Democrat Cherelle Parker will win and become the city's first female leader.

Parker is a former member of the Philadelphia City Council, former state legislator and former teacher.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/4r08CZ

Walk-in Registration for the WCCCD Spring 2024 Semester has begun!

Classes start Tuesday, January 16 and end Monday, May 6, 2024.

To register, visit: https://webgate.wcccd.edu/myssb/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage&accessibility=true.

For more information, contact 313-496-2600 or visit www.wcccd.edu.

BINGO!

Join DPD 11th Precinct for its' Annual Senior Turkey Bingo!

Detroit residents, ages 55 and up, can enjoy this fun and elegant event, with a chance to win some awesome prizes! The theme for this year's event is "Afternoon Tea".

November is American Diabetes Month!
Did you know that nearly 1 in 2 Americans has diabetes or prediabetes? Our country’s diabetes epidemic includes the ever-growing number of people with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Many people are not aware they have prediabetes or even type 2 diabetes. Take the ADA free 60-second risk test!
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“Last night, reproductive freedom was on the ballot in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. It won everywhere.

Women enjoy having human rights, and we vote.”

This is wild

“BREAKING: The House votes 234-188 to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib for “promoting false narratives” about the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and for her use of the phrase "from the river to the sea," which is considered by some as a call for ending Israel's existence.”

Go Vote!!!

Let your family or friends in need know to register to receive their turkey and the traditional fixings for their holiday dinner. Must register by November 17.

Tomorrow is Election Day make sure you go vote

Due to unforeseen circumstances our
D1 Monthly Meeting is cancelled for September . HOWEVER , please schedule to join us OCTOBER 28, 2023 for more engaging conversations with D1 🛜🛜🛜

Get your tickets now to the Black Slate 50th Anniversary Gala at the Eventbrite link below:

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Or call (313)915-7133

Go check out the Rouge Park Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom Festival on September 16th from 1pm to 5pm!!

Don’t forget to Vote Today!!!!

Florida's Black history standards are even worse than reported OPINION: While critics have singled out the part of Florida’s Black History standards referencing the “benefits of slavery," theGrio found numerous examples of Caucasian Race Theory embedded throughout the curriculum.

Are you looking for new employment? Are you interested in working for ECN, or other local Detroit companies?

Don't miss Eastside Community Network's Job Fair on Thursday, August 10 at 11AM.

Various Eastside Community Network positions will be available for same-day interviews: Community, Organizing & Planning, Business & Economic Development, Accounts Receivable, Transportation, and more!