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Detroit Congressman Shri Thanedar has filed paperwork to challenge Adam Hollier's appearance on the August primary ballot. Plus, the Detroit Branch of the NAACP has announced that President Joe Biden will be its keynote speaker for this year's 69th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

June 23, 2023 ~ Full Show. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson recaps his conversation on cyber security with former Governor Rick Snyder. Tonya J Powers with a final update on the 5 explorers who died on the OceanGate Titan. Tony Daunt, Member of the Board of State Canvassers and Executive Director of FAIR Maps Michigan on Attorney General Dana Nessel charge 3 people for false election petition signatures. Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony, President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP on the NAACP Detroit Branch's Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. Timothy Bourgeois, Executive Director of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement discusses the Warren Police Officer who was charged for punching a suspect. Sports Analyst Steve Courtney recaps the Pistons draft. Henry Payne, Auto Critic for the Detroit News remembers his friend Stockton Rush, CEO of OCeanGate. Mike Nolan, Head Coach of the Michigan Panthers previews their playoff match up against the Pittsburgh Maulers.

June 23, 2023 ~ Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony, President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP, talks with Guy Gordon and Lloyd Jackson about the 60th Commemorative Freedom Walk through Detroit.

Is the automotive microchip crisis over? What are some measures Michigan and the MEDC are taking to alleviate this challenge?On this special edition of the Michigan Opportunity, hear from our two industry experts, Eric Shreffler of MEDC and Kristin Dziczek of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and learn some interesting background in this very dynamic field.  What is causing the chip shortage, and what is the global supply chain doing to solve challenges being faced?  How does onshoring come into play? Hear specifically what Michigan is doing and how our state's history of innovation and mobility and automotive manufacturing strength is helping with the global microchip and semiconductor shortage. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Kristin M. Dziczek back to the Michigan Business Beat. She's the Automotive Policy Advisor at the Chicago Fed's Detroit office. Their discussion focused on the 29th ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS SYMPOSIUM a three day event in Detroit from Jan. 10-12 2023. Making the Shift: Electric Vehicles and Their Impact on Sticker Prices and Automotive Jobs It's fitting the event will take place in the Motor City—how important is the EV transition to cities like Detroit, Lansing, and Flint, and other parts of the Midwest? You will be including the perspectives of various sectors at the Automotive Insights Symposium, including manufacturers, policymakers, labor leaders, and economists. Why is it important to look at the EV transition from all angles? The event will explore the impact of electric vehicles on sticker price, jobs, and the industry as a whole. Can you tell us a little more about some of the ways we can expect the industry to change in the years to come? Why is it important for the Chicago Fed's and members of its Detroit Branch to study the EV transition? What led the Federal Reserve Detroit Branch to host such a symposium 3 decades ago?

Roland Leggett is smart, strategic, politically savvy, and a nationally recognized movement leader He's worked as an organizer with the Obama for America campaign, with the Detroit Branch of the ACLU, Equality Michigan, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, and former director of mobility initiatives at MoGo Detroit.  He was a regional political director during the Biden campaign and is currently the movement politics director at Michigan United. Roland is also an outspoken LGBT advocate serving on the LGBTQ and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party. Through his consultancy firm "Roland Leggett Strategies" he works at building inclusive communities. The personal is still political and no one knows it better than this community activist and political strategist. He shares his thoughts on why staying engaged from the local to national levels has never been more important!!! Redistricting. Midterm elections. What we've learned. What's at stake with Redistricting and the 2022 Midterm election. The personal is still political and no one knows it better.

What’s the link between happiness and health? If you’re happy, you may be giving great benefits to your health, scientific evidence says. It seems being happy helps boost the immune system, reduce pain, protect against heart disease, and help fight stress. Being happy promotes a healthy lifestyle. And...guess what,  being happy may even increase your life expectancy. Join Dr. Geneva and her extraordinary guest, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and national leader, Florine Mark, as they talk about the link between happiness and health and give awesome advice and practical tips on living your best life. This is one of the best conversations to listen to especially during Women's History Month. Florine Mark, Detroit native, President, and CEO of The WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Group Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, grew up in a poor and large but loving family. They taught her courage, perseverance, and faith, which gave her the confidence to build a business that is recognized as the largest franchisee of Weight Watchers International. Following are a few key highlights of Florine Mark’s many appointments and accomplishments: The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Chairman of the Board Jewish Federation and United Jewish Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit, Board of Directors Committee of 200 Served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, Chair Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government Women’s Leadership Board, Board Member Vice-Chair, Henry Ford Health System West Bloomfield Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health & Sports, Governor Appointee Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, Advisor University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, National Advisory Board Member Wayne State University School of Business Administration, Board of Visitors Wayne State University School of Medicine, Board of Visitors Detroit Regional Chamber, Board of Directors, Executive Committee Economic Club of Detroit, Board Member & Executive Committee Florine’s career has been filled with numerous accolades. She was the first woman to be inducted into the National Management Association Hall of Fame. She was honored with the Entrepreneurial Visionary Award from the Women's Business Center in Washington, D.C. She was also the first woman to receive the Neil Shine Award. In 2004, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by publishing her first book, Talk to the Mirror. Recently, she was awarded the William Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award. Also, Crain’s Detroit Business Magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Detroit. She received the Euro-American Woman’s Council Artemis Award in Greece and the C200 Luminary Award. At the Women's Leadership Board at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy's School of Government, Florine works to advance women in leadership and public policy globally. She was awarded the Endowed chair of Entrepreneurship at WSU and was named a Michiganian of The Year by The Detroit News. The coveted title is bestowed upon people who, through their good community deeds and the examples they set, make life in the state a richer experience. Florine’s honorary degrees include: Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Arts Central Michigan University, Doctor of Commercial Science Oakland University, Doctor of Humanities Walsh College, Doctor of Laws degree Wayne State University, Doctor of Laws degree Florine is the heart and soul of The WW Group, but she also devotes much time and energy to policy-making boards that set the bar for health and wellness issues in her home state of Michigan. She is committed to improving Michigan residents’ health and regularly encourages state and business leaders to join the effort. Florine is passionate about her work and involvement in numerous organizations, always seeking to advance the community in any way she can. Being the mother of seven children and 23 grandchildren, she has instilled in them the importance of giving back and making a difference in the community.  

Frankie Darcell & Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President, Detroit Branch NAACP, are talking about the importance of Detroit being counted in the census & all of the issues at stake related to being counted and the crucial election this year & voting as tribute to the late Civil Rights Leader John Lewis

 WWJ's Ron Dewey talks with Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit Branch NAACP, about the legacy of congressman John Lewis.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sharon McPhail served as a member of the Detroit City Council from from 2002-2006, serving as chief council for the city of Detroit. She has also served as President of the National Bar Association as well as Vice President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP. She recently sat down with Mike to explore the many controversies that took place in Detroit during her time on City Council, and to give insight into the investigation, arrest, and conviction of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Roland Leggett is smart, strategic, politically savvy, suave and oh so dapper. This nationally recognized movement leader joins Collections by Michelle Brown-Blog Radio on Thursday, January 10th to share his over two decades of social justice advocacy and management experience He’s worked as an organizer with Obama for America, with the Detroit Branch of the ACLU, Equality Michigan, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, Working America and MI Time to Care. He's also an outspoken LGBT advocate serving on the LGBTQ and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party. Through his consultancy firm "Roland Leggett Strategies" he works at building inclusive communities and making the tradition from artist to activist right here in Detroit Why Detroit? Roland believes it’s because there’s unlimited potential for innovation here. If you are dedicated, if you are responsible, and if you are thoughtful in the way you plan things, you can make incredible things happen here.

William F. Pickard, PhD, is CEO and chairman for multiple enterprises, including VITEC L.L.C., Global Automotive Alliance L.L.C., Grupo Antolin-Wayne, ARD Logistics, L.L.C., and Commonwealth Regal Industries. He is also the owner of several McDonald’s franchises and a co-owner of five black-owned newspapers.  Dr. Pickard is also CEO of Bearwood Management and author of Millionaire Moves: Seven Proven Principles of Entrepreneurship.  LEARNING TO DREAM BIG Pickard caught his first glimpse of the automotive world in the 1950s when his parents moved the family from Florida to Flint, Michigan, a city built on the car industry. While his parents worked on the assembly line at General Motors, the young Pickard attended school, where he was treated as an outcast for being both new to the neighborhood and African American. He struggled in his schoolwork until an English teacher encouraged him to work to his fullest potential.   Pickard considered this teacher his first mentor and the person who introduced him to the importance of helping others to achieve their best.  With his new ambition in place, Pickard pushed ahead to earn an associate's degree at Flint Mott College in 1962 and a bachelor's degree at Western Michigan University in 1964. He then earned a master's degree in social work at the University of Michigan.   STARTING A CAREER, HELPING OTHERS Armed with his training, Pickard began his good works. He started his career in 1965 as the director of education at the Cleveland Urban League and then, in 1967, joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as executive director. In 1969 Pickard returned to school to earn a PhD in psychology at Ohio State University in Columbus. On completing his studies he worked in several professorial positions at various institutions in southeastern Michigan and northern Ohio.   At the same time he started on a new path into the world of entrepreneurship, allowing his business and investment skills to emerge-skills that would be tested through several ventures and eventually lead him to success.   FROM GOOD DEEDS TO GREAT SUCCESS Soon after a chance meeting with a McDonald's corporate executive, Pickard began his first business endeavor as the owner of several McDonald's franchises. He was also investing, not too successfully, in car dealerships around that time. Later, a lunch with Henry Ford II led him from dealerships to the automotive supply industry. Ford told him, "We need black suppliers," and Pickard took that to heart (Detroit News , May 21, 2002). Soon he began investing in minority firms that produced automotive parts. This move led to his creating the Global Automotive Alliance (Alliance), one of the country's leading minority-owned companies.     SHARING THE WEALTH With the means to help others on a larger scale, Dr. Pickard created a company wide internship program to recruit the next generation of minority employees in plastics processing.  He also serves on the board of the National Urban League, and is a member of the Detroit Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).In addition, he continues teaching, is an avid volunteer and donor to charities and mentors many aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders.     In 2001 the Detroit News honored him as a Michiganian of the Year for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur , teacher, and mentor to future leaders.

   In this episode we welcome threatmanagementcenter.com founder Dale Brown. Dale C. Brown is the founder of The Detroit Threat Management Center located in Detroit. Commander Brown created Eclectikan survival tactical training systems in 1993.This training system is comprised of tactical psychology, tactical law and tactical skills, to teach communities and corporations how to properly manage human threats and create non-violent outcomes. In 1995, on the eastside of Detroit, Commander Brown officially formed the V.I.P.E.R.S. (Violence Intervention Protective Emergency Response System). A bodyguard tactical training program that emphasizes the importance of mission motivated altruistic community service. The organization became known for helping the community, by stopping home invasions and murders that had been a problem for many years prior. This resulted in a good quality of life for the residents who lived in the community. The byproduct of which meant that the building owners went into the black for the first time in twenty years and the police department received accolades for a 90% reduction in violent crime and 911 calls.  In 1997, the Survival Scouts Program was created to teach youth urban survival skills and proper work ethic. Youths, ages 4 to 17, were taught Basic Self-Defense, Gunfire Evasion, Basic First Aid, Conflict Avoidance, Personal Discipline, Threat Awareness, and Problem Solving. In 1998, Commander Brown stopped hijackings of delivery trucks for a $250 million dollar company operating in Detroit. This company experienced injured workers and substantial financial losses despite federal, state and local law enforcement efforts to stop these crimes. As a direct result of Dale C. Brown’s V.I.P.E.R.S. strategic tactical system, this company is now a 300 million dollar company and remains a current client.  In 2005 Commander Brown’s V.I.P.E.R.S. Program mounted a volunteer rescue mission during the first weekend of the storm to assist families who were Hurricane Katrina victims. The Threat Management Center C.E.R.T. Unit worked with law enforcement in New Orleans and deployed with U.S. Army Airborne assigned to the U.S. Navy Destroyer Tortuga. The rescue operations were conducted throughout the flooded New Orleans area. This same year, the Oakland County Prosecutors office awarded Dale Brown and the Detroit Treat Management Center an award for helping stalking victims.  In 2006, Dale C. Brown opened The Threat Management Center located in Detroit and began offering classes to the public as well as law enforcement officers for free. This same year, The Detroit Threat Management Center began its maritime nautical rescues assisting private boat owners in distress in the waterways bordering the U.S and Canada.  In 2007, Channel 2 Fox News interviewed and reported about the community service that Dale and the Detroit Threat Management Center provides stalking victims and domestic abuse victims. The Detroit Threat Management Center has been featured on both Fox 2 News and Channel 4 Detroit News, as recently as March 2011. In 2011, The Detroit Threat Management Center was featured in the Detroit Institute of Arts for promoting non-violent positive outcomes and helping ordinary Detroit citizens empower themselves against violent predators. This same year, The Detroit Threat Management Center was featured on Fox 2 News for reuniting a 2 year old child with her mother. The child was taken from Arizona and brought to Detroit against the mothers will. The Detroit Threat Management Center reunited the 2 year old child with her mother without any violence. The Detroit Threat Management Center has been assisting the local domestic violence shelters in reuniting the children with their parents, as recently as November 2013.  In 2012, The Detroit Threat Management Center teamed up with the Detroit Branch of the NAACP for an important and potentially lifesaving training session for youths that was borne out of the Trayvon Martin tragedy. As part of its Fight for Freedom weekend event program, the NAACP conducted “Cops & Stops,” a two-hour interactive session at Cobo Center that aimed to prevent deadly street encounters like the one that took Martin's life after a street encounter with David Zimmerman, who has since been acquitted of murder charges. The purpose of the scenarios was to demonstrate the right and wrong ways to interact with law enforcement officials, neighborhood watch members or overzealous armed citizens. This same year, Commander Dale Brown and The Detroit Threat Management Center on February 28th received an award from Kenneth Cockrel and The Detroit City Council for providing community service, protecting and sheltering of the domestic violence victims in the city of Detroit and Wayne County.  In 2013, Commander Brown and The Threat Management Center received certification from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Operations. Since 2004 Commander Brown and The Threat Management Center V.I.P.E.R.S. Program have been assisting the Detroit Police department and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in active shooter and anti-terrorism training. The Threat Management Center has successfully developed tactics, strategies, and logistics to deter, detect and defend corporations and communities from both internal and external sources of violence using primarily non-violent methods. The success of this community-based organization has evolved to include high level corporate facilitation. Corporations discovered the success and discipline of the personnel within the organization and have retained the Threat Management Center for training workshops and referral of protective service professionals. The Threat Management Center’s history of success has led to high profile protective assignments.

Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This program will be broadcast live from a public meeting in Detroit entitled "400 Years of Massacres and People's Resistance." The event is sponsored by the Detroit Branch of Workers World Party. The broadcast features Abayomi Azikiwe delivering the keynote address focusing on the centuries-long struggle against slavery, Jim Crow, racist violence, national oppression and economic exploitation.