MLK Day/Black History

Eastpointe is hosting its first ever celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19. It will coincide with a similar Juneteenth event in nearby Harper Woods happening earlier in the day. This photo is from Harper Woods’ Juneteenth celebration in 2019.

Published June 9, 2021

EASTPOINTE — A program celebrating Juneteenth will be hosted in Eastpointe featuring a showing of the film “Black Panther.”

Published May 25, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods to host Juneteenth celebration

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods residents and Wayne County Community College District are inviting the community to join them in celebrating one of the landmark moments in United States history.

Utica firefighter receives dream promotion to lieutenant

Published February 24, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica firefighter receives dream promotion to lieutenant

UTICA — A Utica firefighter was honored to receive a promotion Feb. 12 after almost 13 years with the Utica Fire Department.

Published February 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

For Black History Month, CMPL focuses on art

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Creative contributions from Black artists from the 19th century through the present day were recently on full display virtually.

A yard sign displaying information about human rights activist Malcom X sits outside the Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Center. The sign is a part of the “Walk Through History” display, which features informational signs describing some well-known and lesser-known influential African Americans throughout Southfield and world history.

Published February 23, 2021

Southfield Sun

Black History Month celebrations take on a new life in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — While the global pandemic has changed the way many people live, it was not going to change the annual Black History Month celebration put on by the city of Southfield. It was too important.

Oakland University student Ja’Laaiyah Gordon was one of nine recent recipients of the Keeper of the Dream Award. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and awards scholarships to students who best demonstrate leadership qualities through their involvement on campus and in the community.

Published January 29, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield resident earns OU’s Keeper of the Dream award

SOUTHFIELD — Ja’Laaiyah Gordon has spent her college career working to make people from all walks of life feel more comfortable.

Published January 18, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Woman’s Club hosts MLK Day donation drive

ROYAL OAK — From noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, the Royal Oak Woman’s Club facilitated its first of two donation drives to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Published January 16, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield MLK Task Force to host peace parade and virtual program

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force will host the Driving for Justice Peace Parade followed by a virtual commemorative program Jan. 18.

Published January 13, 2021

Troy Times

Professor to discuss race relations, social justice

TROY — Last summer saw protests across the country that called attention to police brutality against minorities, highlighting the injustice that people of color have faced for generations.

Carr Center highlights sneakers and the ‘sneakerheads’ who love them

Published March 13, 2020

Advertiser Times

Carr Center highlights sneakers and the ‘sneakerheads’ who love them

DETROIT — People collect stamps, baseball cards and even cars, but in recent years one of the most popular things to collect has been sneakers.

Published February 3, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to host event for Black History Month

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is teaming up with the Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens on a community arts day to celebrate Black History Month.

Published January 29, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Community comes together for MLK Day in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Individuals from around Macomb County gathered in Macomb Township to hear a message of “Love Is Spoken Here.”

Published January 27, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated at annual breakfast

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/EASTPOINTE — This year’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, organized by the Macomb County Ministerial Alliance, was headlined by two special guest speakers: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens, the first black female mayor in Macomb County history.

Published January 21, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield’s MLK taskforce encourages action at 35th annual peace walk, celebration

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Pavilion overflowed with song and celebration Jan. 20, as community members gathered for the 35th year in a row to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Constance Harris sings along to “Amazing Grace” at Hope United Methodist Church during the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year’s celebration is slated for Jan. 20.

Published January 15, 2020

Southfield Sun

Annual MLK celebration returns Jan. 20 to Southfield

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will return to Southfield for its 35th year Jan. 20.

Published January 15, 2020

Rochester Post

Seven students to receive OU’s Keeper of the Dream Award

ROCHESTER HILLS — Seven Oakland University students will be recognized for their work in breaking down racial and cultural barriers during the university’s annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration.

Published January 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Students, families to spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day serving community

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — For the fourth year, the cities of Berkley and Royal Oak will partner to host their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event.

Published January 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Governor, Eastpointe mayor to headline MLK Day breakfast

MACOMB COUNTY — For more than 15 years, the United Together Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast has brought the Macomb County community together to celebrate King’s message and find ways to realize his lessons in the community today.

Published January 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Royal Oak, Berkley to celebrate ‘a day on, not a day off’

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — The cities of Royal Oak and Berkley will host their third annual joint Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event at Royal Oak High School Jan. 21.