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Pleasantrees Partners with Heart 2 Hart to Give Back to Detroit's Homeless Population

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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DETROIT, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pleasantrees is giving back this holiday season in partnership with Detroit-based nonprofit Heart 2 Hart. November is Homeless Awareness Month in Michigan, highlighting ways people can help children and families experiencing homelessness. All month, Pleasantrees will donate one item of clothing for every item purchased from its apparel line, Pleasantrees Provisions.

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All month, Pleasantrees will donate one item of clothing for every item purchased from its apparel line, Pleasantrees Provisions.
With three dispensaries in metro Detroit, Pleasantrees' partnership with Heart 2 Hart kicks off the season of giving close to home.
Since founding Heart 2 Hart in 2012, Oleinick has expanded operations from its namesake Hart Plaza to across the metro Detroit area.
In addition to the in-store initiative, Pleasantrees will donate other essential items on Heart 2 Hart's wishlist.

Polling Indicates Wide Voter Support for Restrictions on Abortion

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

LANSING, Mich., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The legislative majority and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would be going against the will of Michigan voters — and for the Governor, her own stated position — if legislation advances to remove the requirement that parents give consent for their children to undergo abortion, according to polling data released today by Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC).

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Data Show Majority of Pro-Choice and Prop 3 Voters Support Parental Consent, Safety Standards
LANSING, Mich., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The legislative majority and Gov.
Those numbers are similar when it comes to voter support of the current requirement for a 24-hour waiting period to provide women with informed consent on the procedure.
Some 63% of Michigan voters support the current law, while 65% of pro-choice voters and 65% of Proposal 3 supporters also agree.
Gretchen Whitmer herself is on record for preserving parental consent for a minor's abortion.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Honors Kem, Blake Corum, Rabbi Syme, Bishop Charles Ellis, Rev. Watson and Mama Shu Harris on MLK Day

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Six individuals whose work have shined the light on humanity and expound the life of Dr. King will be honored.

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Six individuals whose work have shined the light on humanity and expound the life of Dr. King will be honored.
He fed the homeless and raised funds for that community," said Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr, founder and president of Rainbow Push Coalition. "
" Through Kem's music, he persuaded society to look at homelessness through an impartial lens, and we are better because of it."
The event is free to the public, and tickets will go on sale on Thursday, January 5 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com.

New Members join The Henry Ford Board of Trustees in 2022

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Friday, November 4, 2022

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DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford announced today the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees in 2022. Kouhaila 'Ki' Hammer, CPA, President and CEO of Ghafari Associates and Jon Oberheide, Co-Founder and CTO at Duo Security were elected by the board and joined the institution in March, 2022. The board also elected Dr. Alec D. Gallimore, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan and Mark Truby, Chief Communications Officer at Ford Motor Company in September, 2022. Each Trustee will serve three-year terms.

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DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford announced today the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees in 2022.
The board also elected Dr. Alec D. Gallimore, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan and Mark Truby, Chief Communications Officer at Ford Motor Company in September, 2022.
In addition to her role on The Henry Ford's Board of Trustees, Hammer also sits on the boards of the Rackham Foundation, the MSU Business School Advisory Board as well as the Detroit Regional Chamber board and executive committee.
As board members for The Henry Ford, Gallimore, Hammer, Oberheide and Truby join Chairman of the Board S. Evan Weiner, President and Secretary Patricia E. Mooradian, Treasurer Lisa A. Payne and Trustees Linda Apsey, Paul R. Dimond, Henry Ford III, William Clay Ford, Jr., William Clay Ford III, Ralph J. Gerson, Eliza Kontulis Getz, Christopher F. Hamp, John W. Ingle III, Elizabeth Ford Kontulis, Richard A. Manoogian, Hendrik Meijer, Bruce Meyer, Mark L. Reuss, Alessandro F. Uzielli and Carla Walker-Miller.

University of Michigan Regent Candidate Lena Epstein Calls for Rehanging the Fab Five Banners, Welcoming them Home, and Apologizing on Behalf of the University

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, candidate for University of Michigan Regent Lena Epstein is calling for rehanging the Fab Five banners, welcoming them back to campus, and apologizing on behalf of the university.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, candidate for University of Michigan Regent Lena Epstein is calling for rehanging the Fab Five banners, welcoming them back to campus, and apologizing on behalf of the university.
My first action when I'm elected University of Michigan Regent will be to vote to welcome Chris Webber and the FabFivehome, rehang the banners, and apologize on behalf of the University."
Lena Epstein is a nominee for University of Michigan Regent in the November 8th General Election.
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State Affairs Announces Its Founding Editor-in-Chief Alison Bethel

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State Affairs Announces Its Founding Editor-in-Chief Alison Bethel

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State Affairs has found the right leader in Alison Bethel.
Bethel [formerly, Alison Bethel McKenzie] joined State Affairs from Report for America where she was vice president of corps excellence.
"As we all know, the number of reporters covering state houses has shrunk dramatically over the years, but today we are seeing a rebirth in state house news coverage and State Affairs is proud to be a part of that movement.
State Affairs launched its first newsroom on Aug. 1, 2021, in Georgia.

LAMBERT HIRES AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST KATIE MERX TO LEAD ITS AUTOMOTIVE AND MOBILITY TEAM

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Monday, June 27, 2022

DETROIT, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lambert , a public relations, investor relations, and integrated communications agency, today announced that industry veteran Katie Merx joined the company as Managing Director of Automotive and Mobility.

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DETROIT, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lambert , a public relations, investor relations, and integrated communications agency, today announced that industry veteran Katie Merx joined the company as Managing Director of Automotive and Mobility.
In this role, Merx will lead strategy, growth and account management initiatives for clients up and down the automotive and mobility supply chain and across the transportation landscape.
Merx is a Pulitzer-awarded journalist and Cicero-winning speechwriter with over 25 years of journalism and corporate communications leadership.
"Few industries are as dynamic and fast-paced as the automotive, mobility and energy sectors," Merx said.

CEO Wright L. Lassiter III to Depart Henry Ford Health

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

DETROIT, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Ford Health President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter III has announced that he will be leaving his role as the head of the $6.6B Detroit-based integrated health system in late July to assume the CEO role at Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. After conversations with the Henry Ford Health Board of Directors and senior leadership team, Lassiter shared the news with Henry Ford's 33,000 team members in a personal note this morning.

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DETROIT, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Ford Health President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter III has announced that he will be leaving his role as the head of the $6.6B Detroit-based integrated health system in late July to assume the CEO role at Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. After conversations with the Henry Ford Health Board of Directors and senior leadership team, Lassiter shared the news with Henry Ford's 33,000 team members in a personal note this morning.
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health is committed to partnering with patients and members along their entire health journey.
Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually.
With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

MasterClass Expands Interior Design Offering With Award-Winning Designer Corey Damen Jenkins

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that nationally acclaimed designer, Corey Damen Jenkins, will teach a class on interior design.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that nationally acclaimed designer, Corey Damen Jenkins, will teach a class on interior design.
In his class, Jenkins will teach members how to build a bold and functional space that reflects their own unique vision.
Jenkins' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
Most recently, Jenkins has appeared as a guest design expert on the Rachael Ray Show and Open House TV.