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Biden administration launches database to track misconduct by federal law enforcement officers

The Biden administration on Monday launched a national database that tracks serious misconduct by federal law enforcement officers in an effort to ensure they’re not hired by other government agencies.  The National Law Enforcement Accountability Database is live and running as the Biden administration continues to implement components of its May 2022 executive order on police accountability. This latest executive order action is the direct result of Republicans in Congress blocking the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing […]

todayDecember 19, 2023

African American Culture

STATE POLICE FINDS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN TRAFFIC STOPS, PLEDGES ACTION

STATE POLICE FINDS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN TRAFFIC STOPS, PLEDGES ACTION Department announces 5-point plan to address disparities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                               January 12, 2022  LANSING, MICH. An independent study commissioned by the Michigan State Police (MSP) found racial and ethnic disparities in the frequency […]

todayJanuary 12, 2022 1

African American Culture

Huizenga Votes to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. “Officially recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday helps commemorate the historical significance of the end of slavery,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga.“Making Juneteenth a federal holiday is absolutely the right thing to do and I proudly cast this vote.”

todayJune 16, 2021 14

Community Events

Bumstead urges Governor Whitmer to support proposed casino in Muskegon County

“I’m very disappointed with the Detroit City Council and the Wayne County Board of Commissioners’ decision to get involved and pass resolutions opposing a casino that is 200 miles across the state,” said Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “Muskegon County is not included in the defined competitive market area of any of three tribal casinos within a two-hour drive, so there is no logical reason why Detroit and Wayne County would be opposed to a casino in our community.”

todayMay 26, 2021 2

African American Culture

Louis Churchwell Joins the West Michigan Community Help Network General Board

On February 17, 2021 The West Michigan Community Help Network Board of Directors unanimously voted to add Louis Churchwell to its Board. Mr. Churchwell brings a wealth of knowledge and will be a tremedous asset to the West Michigan Community Help Network. Louis Churchwell Louis Churchwell previously served as the President of the West Michigan Community Network Advisory Board. Biography   of   Mr. Louis Eric Churchwell   • Louis Churchill has been married to Pharquiette Churchwell for 35 years.  • Louis is […]

todayFebruary 26, 2021 2

Community Events

A historic reform: By Sen. Jon Bumstead 34th Senate District

A historic reform By Sen. Jon Bumstead 34th Senate District Sen. Bumstead People have been angry with the ridiculous cost of their auto insurance well before this last campaign season. This isn’t a new issue that rose from campaign promises. This has been an issue since I was in the state House and well before that.  The original no-fault law was enacted in the 1970s and promised Michiganders a host of things, savings being chief among them. But after decades […]

todayJuly 2, 2020 1

African American Culture

Local Group Seeking Answers on Racial Inequality from the County Commissioners, Sheriff, Prosecutor and City Officials.

This community is looking to the County Commissioners to do the difficult job of examining, reviewing and makechanges to release the shackles of oppression on communities of color and the poor. Charlotte Johnson F.I.S.T. Committee County Commissioners – Rillastine Wilkins, Marcia Hovey-Wright, Susie Hughes, Robert Scolnik, Zack Lahring, CharlesNash, Gary Foster, John Snider, Kenneth Mahoney, Prosecuting Attorney D.J. Hilson, Sheriff Michael Poulin Photo by Anna Gustafson “If the system in which the jail operates is flawed, even good officers can […]

todayJune 29, 2020 2