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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE


November 24-30, 2010


36th prayer breakfast a major success


On Friday, Nov. 12, the


Area V Leadership Conference hosted a public prayer break- fast at the Southfield Westin. Some 200 TLOD presidents, top teens, lords, and mem- bers representing the Midwest region, which includes Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Ken- tucky, joined in prayer as they opened the 36th annual meet- ing.


The Honorable Cynthia Ste- 2nd Anniversary Banquet An anniversary banquet


honoring Pleze Gardner and first lady Debra Ferrell was re- cently held.


Eleanor Laidler, co-chair, was also honored.


The event was held at East- pointe Manor, in Eastpointe.


Pictured are O’Neil D. Swan-


son Sr., president and CEO, Swanson Funeral Homes Inc., and Pastor Pleze Gardner.


Thy kingdom come in Detroit


By Sheila Thomas I thank God for another


beautiful day in Detroit. Yes, you read correctly. I thank God for another beautiful day in Detroit. I say this because it really is a beauti- ful day. The sun is shining brightly, the birds are chirp- ing, the gold, orange and red leaves are filling up the yards as they fall off the trees. So yes, my statement is a reflec- tion of the current state, but it is also a prophetic decree for the city in which I live. I thank God that every day is a beautiful day in the city of Detroit.


As I was in prayer this


morning, I was led to grab my book, “Praying the Lord’s Prayer for Spiritual Break- through,” by Elmer L. Towns. The Holy Spirit had me pray- ing the Lord’s Prayer over my life, as I began to prophesy to my feet and pray that I only walk through the doors that God ordained me to walk through. But then, the Holy Spirit began to have me pray for the city and region. For many years, I have felt that God was going to use the city of Detroit and the region of Southeast Michigan in a great and mighty way, but to be honest with you, over the past few years, I, like many others, began to become extremely frustrated with the state of affairs in this


this area, which would have resulted in massive amounts of layoffs, foreclosures and possible repossessions, leav- ing people in a bleak state.


But thank God things are


not as bad as they could have been. As I reflect on the cur- rent state of the city, I am led to pray for the will of God for Detroit and all of southeast Michigan.


I envision a city in which Sheila Thomas


area. As a matter of fact, I have recently talked about packing my bags and moving to another state.


But in my prayer time it


was as if God were trying to remind me to not give up on Detroit. He reminded me to be in the spirit of grati- tude over Detroit, just as I am in the spirit of gratitude about my own life, even when things aren’t going quite the way I want them to go. For example, God had me think- ing of the fact that this city and region could be so much worse off than they are right now if GM and Chrysler had not received bailouts from the government. He remind- ed me of the trickle-down effect this situation would have had on suppliers and many other companies in


individuals, business owners, leaders, and many others are led of God to do the right thing at the right time at the right place with the right people.


I envision a city in which


there is prosperity and pur- pose in a way that has God’s stamp all over it. I envision a city in which we continue to turn our hearts to God in prayer, praise and thanksgiv- ing and enable Him to use us as instruments and vessels to all that we come in con- tact with. I envision a city in which we are all obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit and that we are used as a blessing to those that we cross paths with. I envision God’s will taking place for this city, and this region.


I pray thy kingdom come,


thy will be done for Detroit and all of southeast Michi- gan.


I’m tired of Christian atheists


By Minister Mary Edwards Yes, I’m fed up with folks


who say they are Christians but act like the devil. I know the term I’ve used sounds like an oxymoron (contradiction), but I see it everywhere I go, even in the church.


This hypocrisy is appalling.


Downright disgusting. What- ever happened to the fear of the Lord? When I talk about fear, I’m referring to respect and reverence. God will not be mocked. The Bible speaks in many places about the wrath of God. Here’s just one: Colos- sians 3:6: “For which things sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedi- ence.”


Again I say, Where is the


fear of God? The Bible says that even the devil fears God and he trembles (James 2:19). It’s time for theChristian athe- ists to start shaking. An athe- ist is one who doesnt believe in God. If Christian atheists believed in God, they would believe his word and know that there are consequences


their fruit. (Matthew 7:16). I would not bring this issue


up had the chief not been a minister. Sinners do what they do. They sin. But I have this to say to all spiritual leaders: God will pull off the covers. I was called 30 years ago to be a watchperson on the wall of Detroit. If you sin and I see, I will tell.


I’m trying to get my loved Mary Edwards


for disobedience. Recently, I read where our


new police chief, who is also a minister, confessed to his wife and family his infidelity. I hope he also confessed to the Lord. I don’t know him personally, but he’s a suspect.


A man who will cheat on


his wife will also cheat on me, a taxpayer. The Bible also says that we will know them by


ones and other sinners saved. Many of them are looking at the church and shaking their heads. They want no part of us. I can’t blame them. Some of them are more honest than we are. At least they do what sinners do — sin. Christians, what are we doing? Hear ye, hear ye, all Christian atheists, it’s time to repent.


Minister Mary D. Edwards


is an author, book coach and editor. She can be reached at Leaves of Gold Consulting, LLC, (313) 330-4490, leavesof- gold.llc@gmail.com and www. LeavesOfGoldConsulting. com.


POETIC REFLECTIONS ‘Just Open the Door’


When life is more than you think you can bear And you find yourself pulling out all your hair Remember the Lord as you pace the floor All you have to do is, just open the door Whenever you find there is not enough love Call on your heavenly Father through the stars above And as you pray and wait for what’s in store All you have to do is, just open the door As you exhale your troubles on Him Take notice that your light is no longer so dim Jesus left you a comforter, take flight and soar All you have to do is, just open the door As you go about leading your Christian life Remember those with tares and strife And while on your knees with praises galore Tell them, all you have to do is, just open the door.


© Floria Willis


‘A Special Day of Thanks’


With each new day — sunshine In every sun ray, a glimmer of hope A pleasant breeze blows through the trees As the autumn leaves fall to the ground. Chestnuts are hid as squirrels scurry around Not so sure autumn even wants to be found.


Yes, fall has come, You think it wants to stay? ’Cause it’s mid-November, and it still feels like a spring day This is simply the best fall that autumn could bring.


The temperature’s mild, the weather is fair There’s no complaining, we’re happy. ’Cause we’re so looking forward to turkey, Even more so, the giving of thanks to Thee.


Happy Thanksgiving, Detroit!


phens, a powerful, legal and religious leader, delivered a message extending “a call to women” for dedicated service and firm commitment.


Lady Delores May was con-


ference chair. Lady Alma Stall- wort is president of TLOD Cite’ d’etroit.


Michigan Appeals Court Judge Cynthia Stephens


NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL


ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH


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AUTO SHOW ACCESS:


VOLUME 70 – Number 17•• News Briefs


Ford appointed global supplier


communications manager


Angela Spencer Ford has


been appointed to Chrysler Group global supplier com- munications manager. In her new position, she will imple- ment communications initia- tives to support the company’s global supply base.


Ford joined Chrysler Group Angela Ford


in 2000 as communications manager of safe- ty programs. Since that time, she has served in a number of other communi- cations posi- tions, including manager of Safety and Government Affairs, and


most recently as communica- tions manager of Diversity and Human Resources.


Detroit schools set to close


The Detroit Public Schools


plans to close 51 schools, sav- ing the district nearly $19 mil- lion a year.


See Briefs page A-4 Michigan Chronicle to


increase newsstand price In its 70 years of publication, the


Michigan Chronicle has had few price changes. However, due to inflation and the cost of operations, we are forced to increase the price of the paper. Effective Jan. 17, it will be $1. This rate will also apply to the Michigan FRONTPage. Since the 1960s the Chronicle has only increased its price three times.We have maintained the 50 cent newsstand rate for as long as possible, but economic realities have caught up with us.


For 70 years, we have been “the


voice of the community” and will endeav- or to remain so for years to come.


Sam Logan Publisher


INSIDE


EDITORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 INSPIRATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3


DIRECTORY OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 & B-5


SPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 & C-2 HOROSCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6


ENTERTAINMENT. . . . . D-1 thru D-3 CLASSIFIEDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5


DR. KING TRIBUTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3


THE LINCOLN MKRconcept vehicle on display at the North American International Auto Show is one of several sedans starring at the show. – AJ Mueller Photography


Detroit auto show revs up with


ion with the GM Style event. The invite-only affair, emceed by Jimmy Kimmel, host of


celebrities, but what does it all mean? W


By Marcus Amick SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE


ell, it’s finally here. After all the anticipation, the 2007 North American International Auto Show kicked off this past Saturday in star-studded fash-


ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” was covered by just about every major network in the city. Dubbed by GM as Detroit’s largest ever gathering of cars and stars, the style show opened with Jay-Z stepping out of a cus- tomized “Jay-Z Blue” Yukon Denali.


HOLLYWOOD BASH The gala featured celebrities strolling


the runway in some of today’s hottest fashion lines, paired with more than 15 GM vehi- cles, including


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the Camaro convertible concept. Models included Hollywood celebrities such as Carmen Electra, Vivica A. Fox, Nick Cannon, Cheryl Hines, “Dreamgirls” star Jennifer Hudson, Christian Slater, and Detroit native Kristen Bell, star of the CW television network’s “Veronica Mars. ”


Marcus Amick Grammy award-winning R&B artist John Legend per-


formed at the event and former Detroit Pistons star John Salley was also on hand for the affair.


There’d been a lot of buzz about the GM Style event months before the affair among journalists and others hop-


See Star Power page A-4


GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD nominee Jennifer Hudson showcases General Motors’Escalade. – Monica Morgan photo


Also inside


Public rejects


Coleman’s save superintendent


résumé DPS moves to


MANY FEMALE consumers like the extra space offered in the Ford Edge.


Automakers breaking ground with women


By Melody Deniece Moore CHRONICLE ASSOCIATE EDITOR


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See page B-1 Women are being sought


after by automakers that are creating special features in the latest cars to appeal to women.


From the vehicle’s style to its


color to extra interior space, certain features are attractive to women and car manufacturers are reaching out more to that market.


Courtney Caldwell, founder


of Road and Travel magazine, said automakers are doing so without ignoring male con- sumers.


“(Automakers) have been try-


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ing to make vehicles more appealing, while at the same time not turning off men,” Caldwell said. “The Ford Edge has a huge console that can be


used to put a purse in and it can very easily hide it. It’s just as good as laptop or a lunchbox.”


Caldwell said the Dodge


Caliber has features tailored to what women like. For example, the Caliber has a chilled glove compartment, which Caldwell says women can use to keep their child’s milk cold, while men can keep their drinks cold while tailgating.


The buying power of women


has grown over the last five years and automakers are capi- talizing on it. According to national statistics, women account for 80 percent of vehi- cle purchases.


Ford Motor Co.’s new


crossover utility vehicle (CUV), the Edge, offers features that


See Women & cars page A-4


By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR


The Detroit School Board


moved to include Super- intendent William Coleman among a list of finalists seeking the district’s top job, despite objections from a 40-member community advisory committee.


Dr. Connie Calloway of Normandy Public School in Missouri and Dr. Doris Hope- Jackson of Calumet Public School-District 132 in Chicago were the two highly recom- mended candidates for the posi- tion, according to the commit- tee.


Dr. David Snead, former DPS


superintendent, came in third with Coleman ranking behind.


However during a Jan. 4


board meeting, board member Tyron Winfrey made a motion for Coleman to be included in the finalist stage.


“The board was trying to nul-


lify some of this controversy to allow him (Coleman) to come before the board and the com- munity,” Winfrey said. He said it


See Coleman page A-4


DR. RACHEL KEITH (left) and her husband, Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Damon Keith.


Metro Detroit mourns health care advocate Wife of respected judge


Cornelius A. Fortune CHRONICLE STAFF WRITER


Dr. Rachel Keith, 82, a


woman who defied the odds at a time when women had to strug- gle for respect as doctors, died Jan. 4. The cause of death was not known at press time.


The wife of Sixth Circuit


Court of Appeals Judge Damon Keith, Rachel Keith pioneered the way for other African American women to become physicians.


Keith was born in Monrovia,


Liberia, on May 30, 1924 to par- ents who were American med- ical missionaries. The family


returned to America in 1926, and settled in Richmond, Va. She completed her undergradu- ate studies at Houghton College in Houghton, N.Y., in 1943, where she was second in her class.


Dr. Keith completed her med-


ical degree at Boston University School of Medicine in 1949 and began her internship at Harlem Hospital in New York. She com- pleted a two-year residency in internal medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital in 1953 and entered private practice in 1954.


“She was well respected in See Rachel Keith page A-4


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By Bankole Thompson CHRONICLE SENIOR EDITOR


On Sunday, Jan. 14, all roads will lead


to the Mariott Hotel-Renaissance Center where the Michigan Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Con- ference, under the leadership of its pres- ident, Dr. Claud Young, will honor the Jan. 15 birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a ministerial dinner.


This will be a gathering of civic and


community leaders and Black clergy. The Rev. Tellis J. Chapman of Galilee


Missionary Baptist Church will receive the Pastor of the Year Award. Rev. Charles Adams of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church will keynote the event.


Frank Taylor,


chairman of the De t r o i t - b a s e d Southern Hospital- ity Group, is the general chairper-


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son of this year’s celebration. He has expressed concern about how King’s legacy is being honored today.


Bankole Thompson He wants the younger generation to


study King. However, I want to take the charge to


the Black church, unquestionably one of the most powerful and influential groups in our community.


See SCLC page A-4


Nate Shapiro dies


Final services were held Jan. 7 for


Nate Shapiro at the Ira Kaufman Chapel. He died Jan. 3 at the age of 87.


Shapiro, registered professional engi-


neer, was presi- dent of Con- sulting Engin- eering Associates Inc., a Detroit- based firm found- ed in 1956.


He was born in


Detroit, attended Cass Technical High School and Wayne State Uni- versity.


He was an exec- Nate Shapiro


utive board member of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP-Golden Heritage member, and in 1955 received Engineer of the Year recognition from the City of Detroit.


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