Neal Rubin The Detroit News Published 12:00 AM EST Feb 18, 2019 Detroit — Darienne Driver sometimes glides off the freeway on her way to work and steers past the school where she taught fifth grade only 14 years ago. Or rather, the ghost of the school. Greenfield Park Elementary isn't there anymore. It's a reminder that things change. Her life, certainly: laid off twice as a Detroit schoolteacher, she's now the president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan. And United Way as well. For generations, United Way was the benevolent 400-pound gorilla of nonprofits. Plumped by payroll deductions, it carried $70 million budgets into the 2000s, dispensing grants for most any good cause imaginable. Now, counting the current fiscal year, it's had three straight shortfalls against budgets at least $10 million smaller than the old days. A long list of changes in society, workplaces and even cell phones have affected a once-predictable business model. In September, … [Read more...] about United Way prepares to move — and move forward in a changing world
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Live stream: Stevie Wonder performs to honor Aretha Franklin
Detroit Free Press staff Published 10:24 p.m. UTC Aug 31, 2018 A weeklong celebration of the life of the Queen of Soul ends today as Detroit and the world say a final goodbye to Aretha Franklin. Freep.com will carry a live stream here from before the service through the procession. 6:22 p.m.: Stevie Wonder starts by playing harmonica. 6:13 p.m.: Gladys Knight, a surprise on-stage guest sings "Walk Alone" by Rodgers and Hammerstein, from the Broadway musical "Carousel." 5:24 p.m.: The Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. took to the pulpit to deliver Franklin's eulogy. Williams is pastor emeritus of Salem Bible Church in Atlanta. It was August of 1984, he said, that he delivered the eulogy for Franklin's father. Williams urged the audience to think about the lasting impact of Franklin on the black community. "The queen's legacy, the queens life — what can we leave here saying that the queen of soul has done is doing or will do … [Read more...] about Live stream: Stevie Wonder performs to honor Aretha Franklin
Live stream: Stevie Wonder about to perform to honor Aretha Franklin
Detroit Free Press staff Published 10:14 p.m. UTC Aug 31, 2018 A weeklong celebration of the life of the Queen of Soul ends today as Detroit and the world say a final goodbye to Aretha Franklin. Freep.com will carry a live stream here from before the service through the procession. 6:13 p.m.: Gladys Knight, a surprise speaker, on stage told the crowd. 5:24 p.m.: The Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. took to the pulpit to deliver Franklin's eulogy. Williams is pastor emeritus of Salem Bible Church in Atlanta. It was August of 1984, he said, that he delivered the eulogy for Franklin's father. Williams urged the audience to think about the lasting impact of Franklin on the black community. "The queen's legacy, the queens life — what can we leave here saying that the queen of soul has done is doing or will do back that will impact us as a race to turn our race around?" He touched on the challenges Franklin's father must have encountered … [Read more...] about Live stream: Stevie Wonder about to perform to honor Aretha Franklin
Beth Harwell wants to continue strong fiscal record with gubernatorial run
Gallery: Beth Harwell wants to continue strong fiscal record with gubernatorial run Bio Name: Beth HarwellPolitical Party: RepublicanAge: 60Education: Bachelor’s degree, David Lipscomb University; master’s degree, George Peabody College; doctorate, Vanderbilt UniversityFamily: Husband, Sam Harwell; three children, Allie, Sam and TuckerWork: Assistant professor at Belmont University; state legislatorVolunteer/service: Harwell has served on numerous boards, councils and foundations, including the Tennessee State Museum Foundation, the National Foundation for Women Legislators, the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee, and the Nashville Children’s Theater Board of Trustees.Why are you running for office: “We’re a fiscally well managed state. Since I’ve been in the leadership role as speaker, we’ve eliminated two taxes and phased out a third. My number one priority as governor is to make sure our financial health stays in … [Read more...] about Beth Harwell wants to continue strong fiscal record with gubernatorial run
Medical researchers bid to dispel clinical trial myths in push for volunteers
News / UK and world by Press Association May 24, 2018, 4:30 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Medical researchers are hoping to bust some of the myths and mystery surrounding clinical trials in an effort to get more much-needed volunteers. With 85% of people saying they want to help the NHS find better treatments, but only 14% having ever taken part in a clinical trial, there is a gap which urgently needs to be filled “if we want to continue offering our patients world-leading healthcare,” said Simon Denergi, head of the NHS research arm. Mr Denergi, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) national director for patients, carers and the public, stressed that research remains “one of our best chances to develop the care and treatment we receive in the future”. Cancer, Alzheimer’s or dementia and genetic diseases were named by adults as the illnesses which should be the NHS’s top … [Read more...] about Medical researchers bid to dispel clinical trial myths in push for volunteers