By Freddie Allen Washington Correspondent NNPA WASHINGTON — Rev. William Owens, a Black minister who has launched a national campaign against President Obama because of his support of same-sex marriage, portrays himself as head of an independent grassroots organization when, in fact, he is being bankrolled by right-wing groups and maintains strong ties to Republican politicians, it has been disclosed. The M ...

Special to the NNPA from the Washington Informer The largest District of Coumbia-based African American-owned newspaper has garnered the support of an influential media association as it pursues its quest to continue to be considered a general circulation newspaper in the city. David Honig, the president of the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council, said The Washington Informer is justified in fight ...

SAGINAW — A viral YouTube video released last week by CNN has civil rights and community leaders, locally and nationally, calling for immediate action and Justice for the family of Milton Hall. The video in question shows Milton arguing and surrounded by police when suddenly officers started to shoot multiple rounds at Mr. Hall, who was known by police and community. The family looks for answers as it is be ...

Annual Detroit Jazz Fest keeps growing Puakea Olaisha Anderson Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — For over 30 years jazz enthusiasts worldwide have enjoyed great music, great food and great vendors at the annual Detroit Jazz Festival held Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit. This year, for the 33rd Annual DJF, the festival was the largest its ever been, stretching from Woodward Avenue, where it cov ...

By Harry C. Alford NNPA I have been hearing so much negative news and gossip about this small nation located on the Western African coast known as the Gulf of Guinea. It was as bad as the ridiculous things the press and others say about Cuba. We had to visit Cuba to see for ourselves. The negative things proved to be false. So, when the Sullivan Foundation formally invited us to attend the recent IX Summit ...

By Hazel Trice Edney Trice Edney News Wire CHARLOTTE , N.C. — President Barack Obama, four years after taking office on Mile High Mountain in Denver, was set to accept the nomination to lead America four more years this week. Despite the tough race ahead, he won’t be alone, says Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., at the Democratic National Convention. “This convention is primarily a ...

U.S. Dept. of Ed. visits Detroit to listen to parents, educators By Marcus Wright Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — U.S. Department of Education officials received an earful Aug. 30 from Detroit’s disgruntled parents, teachers and community activists regarding the dictatorial governance of the Detroit Public School (DPS) system under emergency managers. The meeting was held in Detroit City Council C ...

Provider says they were wrongfully terminated, files grievances By Mike Sandula The Michigan Citizen DETROIT — A company that has provided jobs, education and training (JET) to Detroiters for over 20 years has been put out of a job. On Aug. 31, TWW Employment Solutions’ JET contract — worth over $1 million annually — with Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) was terminated. DESC recently replaced ...

The Republican and Democratic National Conventions are being held the last week of August and the first week of September. Have you hear anyone at the Republican National Convention say anything to make you think the party had the best interest of labor, working people and the poor at heart? What do you hope to hear from Democrats at the Democratic National Convention that will assure you they’re continuing ...

By Shea Howell Special to the Michigan Citizen This week, children around the country are returning to school. Detroit is no exception. After a contentious summer, culminating in the return of academic responsibility to an elected school board, schools are once again opening their doors. But the Detroit Public School (DPS) system is now a very small part of the educational landscape. It now consists of less ...