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Human rights rally help By Victor Walker Special to Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Citing a list of governmental actions depriving Detroiters of their vote, DPS school board members, community leaders, activists and citizens issued a human rights appeal to the world community on Dec. 10 at a press conference in front of Coleman Alexander Young Center. “The will of the people is being ignored with impunity,” rea ...

On April 9, while Detroit Public Schools was not in session due to Easter Break, it was announced by way of news publication that Detroit School of Arts (DSA) would become a self-governing school beginning in the fall of 2012. The DSA staff was not informed of this decision prior to the public announcement on April 9. We did not know why we were chosen. We do not fit the criteria of a self-governing school. ...

Heather Lane, past governor of Toastmasters International’s District 28, presented the Distinguished Toastmaster Medallion to Arthur J. Divers, Ph.D. during the Fall Conference on Nov. 3 in Toledo, Ohio.The Distinguished Toastmaster Medallion (DTM) is given for demonstrated outstanding leadership as a district area governor. ...

Detroit is among the municipal electric utilities that plan gradual rate increases this winter. Some have already implemented them to comply with federal environmental regulations and to keep local jobs. For example, Marquette Board of Light and Power will increase electric rates by 3.5 percent for customers by 2014. It will be the second rate hike for the company in 25 years. ...

The Michigan Land Bank “Fast Track” transfer program has devised a plan to give developer MAGIC Plus LLC the State Fairgrounds property to build an outdoor strip mall. The property is owned by the taxpayers of Michigan. According to Michigan Land Bank’s Web site, the proposal submitted by MAGIC includes a mixed-use development for the entire property that combines retail, residential, green space and entert ...

Resolution sums up what Dr. Joyce (also known as Sister Joyce) is about. She began in 2004 with “Stopping the Violence” and “Taking it to the Streets.” Sister Joyce sent a message out to the principals and teachers that conflict resolution was the way to end petty arguments leading to violent reactions. During Anti-Bullying month she spoke at the Jerry L. White Center for special needs students. Sister Joyc ...

Wayne County Community College District is rolling out the latest of a series of new student service programs precisely where many of its more than 72,000 students look first —their smartphones and other mobile devices. ...

A team of citizens and supporters from across Michigan and from as far as New York City gathered Nov. 20 to erect the first solar-powered streetlight in Highland Park. ...

The Tuskegee Airmen were honored with a 27th Salute Reception and Dinner, presented by the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum, Oct. 27 at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American pilots and support personnel trained as a squadron during WWII. Today, they have 36 chapters throughout the country. ...