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Economy

AG Nessel Re-Issues Data Breach Alert Following Comcast, Xfinity Data Breach

LANSING – Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan consumers to a massive data breach affecting customers of Comcast/Xfinity nationwide. Nessel wants those whose information may have been compromised in the recent Comcast/Xfinity data breach to know what steps they can take to protect their data from scammers and identity thieves.   “I would advise all affected customers to change their passwords immediately, on their Xfinity accounts but also any other accounts for which they use the same or similar login credentials or security questions,” said Nessel. “My department’s […]

todayDecember 20, 2023

Community Events

Snyder Celebrates Muskegon Heights School Debt Relief

MUSKEGON, Mich., Dec. 18, 2023 —  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4292, a supplemental budget bill today. Among the provisions in the bill was funding to relieve the outstanding school debt of Muskegon Heights Public School District. After the signing, state Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) issued the following statement: “Never have I been more proud to work on behalf of Muskegon County than this past week. The supplemental spending bill includes over $31 million to pay off debt in the Muskegon Heights Public School […]

todayDecember 18, 2023 6

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

2021 Muskegon Black Business Expo

Black Wall Street Muskegon understood the assignment for the "2021 Black Business Expo" located in Muskegon, Michigan at the Van Dyk Mortgage Convention Center. It began with a symposium with a breakfast buffet spread and a Million Dollar Roundtable with guest speakers Jemesha Smith (CEO of Peachy Pure), Michael Buxton (CEO of Load a Spud), and William Roberson (CEO of Shoreline Staffing) who provided strategic information to improve and grow your business. Two breakout sessions were included in the symposium […]

todayJune 21, 2021

Education

MHPSAS: DISTRICT BOARD PROPOSING SCHOOL TAKEOVER

Muskegon Heights, Michigan – From 2012 through now, an Academy board, appointed withthe agreement of the State, has provided for the administration of a student centerededucation for the children of Muskegon Heights. The State took control from the MuskegonHeights School District Board after the District ran up a multi-million dollar deficit and stoppedmaking payments on behalf of its teachers into the state retirement fund. Now, after anintensive campaign mounted by the same board that ran up the deficit and its […]

todayMay 18, 2021 4

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

African American Culture

“JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH” Special Screening with Fred Hampton Jr.

“The late Fred Hampton is the subject of the movie, “JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH” and for us to be able to secure his son, Fred Hampton Jr.  For a VIRTUAL TALKBACK with our Muskegon audience Friday night after the movie is a big deal. This is the opening night of the film and there are screenings happening at the same time all over the country and yet he’ll be with us.”-  WUVS’ Paul Allen Billings JUDAS AND THE BLACK […]

todayFebruary 11, 2021 2

Health

Governor Whitmer Statement on FDA Approval for Pfizer’s Safe, Effective Vaccine

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s Emergency Use Authorization for the COVID-19 Vaccine:  “This is great news for our families, frontline workers, small businesses, and economy. In Michigan, a state built on hard work and innovation, a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine will be manufactured by Michigan workers at a Michigan business. I want to thank all of our dedicated Pfizer employees for their hard work. My administration, led by Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, […]

todayDecember 11, 2020 1