Alisha Dixon
Michigan Chronicle
Detroit, MI, United States
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Scores Of Black Women Could Lose Health Care If Planned Parenthood Is Defunded
The group provides reproductive services and other health care to 2.5 million people every year. By Andrea King Collier, Contributor Here we are again, trying to find the bottom line in the latest version of the GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. → Read More
Mayor focuses on jobs, neighborhoods in State of the City address
In his third address since being elected, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave the 2017 State of the City Address to a large crowd at Focus Hope in Detroit on Tuesday. → Read More
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent kicks off 2017 enrollment
During a breakfast hosted by DTE Energy at its Detroit headquarters, Mayor Mike Duggan announced the beginning of open enrollment for the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, a summer youth employment program. → Read More
5 Top Tips for Heart Health Month
(StatePoint) Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. While there are many risk factors involved that are beyond one’s control, a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference. → Read More
Ring the alarm! Queen B is pregnant… With twins!
By Alisha Dixon Today via Instagram, Beyoncé announced Blue Ivy's going to be a big sister! In the announcement, Knowles-Carter revealed she is expecting, not one, but two babies! "We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. → Read More
Ring the alarm! Queen B is pregnant… With twins!
By Alisha Dixon Today via Instagram, Beyoncé announced Blue Ivy's going to be a big sister! In the announcement, Knowles-Carter revealed she is expecting, not one, but two babies! "We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. → Read More
Safe Winter Driving Tips
(StatePoint) While winter can be a beautiful time of year, it can also be a treacherous season on the roads. Winter driving conditions require increased attention and an ability to adapt quickly. → Read More
DAPCEP Appointment
By Alisha Dixon In 2016, DAPCEP announced the appointment of Michelle Reaves as the organization’s executive director. Before her appointment, Reaves served as DAPCEP’s deputy director for 5 years and has successfully led many of the organizations programs, courses and initiatives. → Read More
Shinola Detroit is more than watches
By Alisha Dixon With hammers in hand, Bedrock Founder Dan Gilbert, Bedrock Executive Vice President Dan Mullen and Shinola CEO Tom Lewand broke ground Tuesday for the new Shinola Hotel slated be open in the fall of 2018 in downtown Detroit. → Read More
Shinola Detroit is more than watches
By Alisha Dixon With hammers in hand, Bedrock Founder Dan Gilbert, Bedrock Executive Vice President Dan Mullen and Shinola CEO Tom Lewand broke ground Tuesday for the new Shinola Hotel slated be open in the fall of 2018 in downtown Detroit. → Read More
What to Know about Your Drinking Water
(StatePoint) Recently there has been growing concern about the quality of the water we drink, outside and inside our own homes. Homeowners across the country realize that potential contaminants can compromise the quality of water that comes out of the tap at home, work or other community sources... → Read More
5 Ways to Avoid Winter Health Woes
(StatePoint) The chilly months can mean colds, flu and feeling worn down. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to hibernate all winter. In addition to taking precautionary steps to stay healthy, it’s important to stay active with your family. → Read More
Rev. Wendell Anthony Re-Installed as President of the Detroit NAACP
By Alisha Dixon Rev. Wendell Anthony was installed as the president of the Detroit chapter of the NAACP Thursday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. This is Rev. Anthony’s 13th installment as president and has served with the NAACP for 23 years. → Read More
How Classrooms are Changing to Better Teach ‘STEAM’ Subjects
(StatePoint) The U.S. may be short as many as three million high-skilled workers by 2018, according to National Math + Science Initiative predictions. → Read More
Mid-Year Motivation for Students and Educators
(StatePoint) The school year can seem long for students and educators alike. However, a mid-year infusion of new technology and tools can provide just the motivation needed to ace the rest of the year. → Read More
How to Tell if You Have Flu, Cold or Stomach Flu, and What to Know
(StatePoint) While each year millions in the U.S. are sickened during flu season, many can’t distinguish between symptoms of the seasonal strain of the flu, a cold and the “stomach flu.” Knowing the difference, and how to properly treat each virus, can speed recovery. → Read More
Library of Michigan Offers MeLCat!
By Martin Ackley LANSING – The Library of Michigan (LM) continues its commitment to increase access to library collections and services by offering MeLCat – Michigan’s statewide borrowing catalog system, a component of the Michigan eLibrary (MeL). → Read More
City Connect Detroit named finalist in the Atlantic’s Renewal Awards
For Immediate Release Jan. 26, 2017 CITY CONNECT DETROIT NAMED FINALIST IN THE ATLANTIC’s 2nd ANNUAL RENEWAL AWARDS Online Voting Open from January 26-February 17; Details at TheAtlantic. → Read More
Federal review of Michigan foster care spending is good news for children helped by system
By Bob Wheaton LANSING, Mich. – Michigan children in foster care will continue getting the support they need through federal dollars as a result of the state being found in compliance during a funding eligibility review. The U.S. → Read More
Ways to Commemorate Black History Month
(SPM Wire) February, which is Black History Month, is a great opportunity for schools and individuals to turn their focus toward an important aspect of American history. There are many ways citizens can commemorate the month across the country. → Read More