From the black perspective, the Middle Eastern American has undue power and influence. So when Islamophobia skyrocketed after 9/11, black Detroiters were all about it. Dearborn, Michigan, is famous in the Middle East. Henry Ford went to the Middle East to recruit workers for his Dearborn, Michigan plants. And now Dearborn is made up of people...
Tag: Michigan
Post
I Was Victimized by Betsy DeVos’ Policies. I Feel the Need to Warn People.
As a career educator in one of her school systems — and a parent in Detroit — I have been victimized by Betsy DeVos’ policies. I feel the need to warn people. by Anonymous I am sure that you too have witnessed how Senators Elizabeth Warren, Al Franken and Bernie Sanders reduced Betsy DeVos to a pile...
Post
If Water is Life, Then What About Flint?
Former Flint, Michigan, Emergency Managers Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose are being charged with criminal activity for their role in perpetuating the water crisis. Earley and Ambrose are just two of several city-appointed leaders who co-signed to switch Flint’s residents to a water supply that was found to be 19 times more corrosive than the water in Detroit, causing lead...
Post
Flint Barred from Suing Over Water Crisis by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s Political Tricks
The Flint water crisis is still taking its toll on the state of Michigan and its citizens. Just days after Flint Mayor Karen Weaver served notice that her city might file a lawsuit against the State of Michigan over the contamination of Flint’s water supply, the State removed the city’s ability to sue them. The general...