Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Above: Agnes Hitchcock, steward of Call ’em Out, passes torch to New Era Detroit leaders including (l to r) Zeek, Scrill and Lyric Divine. Watermelons at base of podium represent ‘Sambo’ awards Call ’em Out has traditionally handed out to … Continue reading →

  Claressa Shields ready to put the show into Showtime’s history-making headliner By: Bob Velin | USA TODAY March 9, 2017 7:41 pm After becoming the first boxer in U.S. Olympic history — male or female — to win two … Continue reading →

By Diane Bukowski  March 5, 2017  DETROIT – A vibrant and in depth presentation by mayoral candidate Coleman Young II highlighted a packed monthly meeting of the Detroit Active and Retired Employee Association (DAREA) March 1, 2017. “When we were … Continue reading →

Alert covers the broadest area in Detroit’s history DWSD retiree leader Bill Davis: “The GLWA doesn’t care about Blacks and minorities” Continues beyond the “48 hours” the GLWA first estimated, now GLWA says PREMATURELY it will lift alert after second round … Continue reading →

Freedom Rider: The Corporate Media Enemy By BAR editor and senior columnist Margaret Kimberley February 21, 2017  http://blackagendareport.com/corporate_media_enemies “Donald Trump and the corporate media are locked in mutual hostility, but they are both enemies of the poor and oppressed. Media … Continue reading →

By Diane Bukowski February 25, 2017 The Voice of Detroit does not make a habit of endorsing political candidates. But former State Senator Coleman Young II had some good points to make when he announced Feb. 24 that he is taking on “the … Continue reading →

“He’s the white mayor-he’s the right mayor” –Rev. Wendell Anthony on Mike Duggan re-election bid; supporters Benny Napoleon, Butch Hollowell, Chief James Craig, more  1986-2002: Duggan Deputy Wayne Co. Executive under corrupt no-bid Ed McNamara  1992: Duggan fired ME for … Continue reading →