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Tag Archives: racism

Huntington Woods Seeking Applicants for Anti-Racism and Sustainability Committees

Huntington Woods, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 15, 2023

The City is accepting applications for qualified volunteers interested in serving on our Anti-Racism Advisory Committee (ARAC) and Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC).

Hazel Park and Sibling Cities Raise Juneteenth Flag, Announce Scholarship Program

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 21, 2023

In addition to raising the flag, a special Juneteenth-themed scholarship program was announced.

June 17 – Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration

Events, Events, Madison Hts., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 5, 2023

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civic Center Park.

June 17 – Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration

Events, Events, Madison Hts., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2023

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civic Center Park.

June 17 – Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration

Events, Events, Madison Hts., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 1, 2023

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civic Center Park.

New Interactive Map Shows Underground Railroad Locations Across Michigan

Farmington/Farmington Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 14, 2023

“It underscores the power of place, connecting people to the outdoors, neighborhoods, structures and history, and encouraging stewardship and care of important historic sites.”

June 17 – Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration

Events, Events, Madison Hts., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 2, 2023

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civic Center Park.

June 17 – Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration

Events, Events, Madison Hts., Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 3, 2023

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civic Center Park.

Farmington Community Cherishes Diversity with Multicultural Multiracial Community Council

Clubs/Orgs, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 1, 2023

Shurtleff said various events keep the community recognizing what makes Farmington and Farmington Hills special

Ferndale Considers Flock License Plate Surveillance Camera System

Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 26, 2023

The cameras would get snapshots of license plates on public streets and compare those numbers with a database that would alert police…

Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural/Multiracial Community Council Condemns Antisemitism

Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2023

MCMR stands united with our Jewish friends in neighboring communities, and within our own community.

Jan 16 – Madison Heights MLK Candlelight Peace Vigil

Events, Events, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 7, 2023

Members of the Madison Heights community will come together to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, seeing one another, and peace.

Police Question Man After Arguing in Parking Lot of Preschool at Temple Beth El

Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2022

The Bloomfield Township Police Department stands with our Jewish community, and we condemn the language that was used.

Numbers in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Show Relationship between Age and Diversity

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 17, 2022

For more stories about the Census and other interesting numbers, visit the Data-Base Stories Archives on Oakland County Times. Thanks to Data Expert Kurt Metzger for this work!

Richard Bell, Kristi Plain, & Ber-Henda Williams Honored with Black Excellence Awards

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Pontiac, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 24, 2022

Three Oakland County residents received the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Black Excellence Award at this morning’s full Board meeting.

Ferndale Teacher No Longer w/District after Defending Use of N-Word, Debating Oppression in Video

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 19, 2022

It devolved into LaLone questioning whether black students are oppressed and arguing that the Civil War ended oppression, as well as him saying he was allowed to say the n-word. 

Ferndale Aims for Equity, Police Oversight w/Potential Revamp of Boards & Commissions

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2021

How can there me more citizen oversight in policing? That’s a question being fleshed out by city leaders in Ferndale as part of anti-racism efforts.

Exiled to Motown Exhibit Runs Through Oct. 3

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 1, 2021

As you walk through our self-guided exhibit of exclusive oral histories, paired with vibrant archival photos, documents, and other glimpses into the past, you’ll have a chance to see the vibrant and storied history of Detroit from a whole new angle.

Exiled to Motown Exhibit Shares Stories of Japanese Struggles in the US

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2021

The items reflect the journey of the community throughout Michigan,

Junteenth Event Shares History, Honors Diversity in Madison Heights

All Stories, Madison Hts., UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 28, 2021

They also summed up the mood, which was a mix of somber remembrance for the past and optimism for the future as the community came together against racism.

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