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Detroit’s Kilpatrick Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury

JacksonBlazer writes, "The mayor and his former chief of staff proclaim their innocence and are each released on $75,000 bail. If convicted, Kilpatrick could face up to 90 years in jail. Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, pleaded not guilty today to charges of lying under oath about an affair and using taxpayer money in an attempt to cover it up. The pair face charges of perjury, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office. They were released on $75,000 bail each, and preliminary examination has been set for June 9. If convicted of all charges, Kilpatrick could face up to 90 years in jail. "

Posted on Apr 02, 2008 23:50pm. (Read More... | 2913 bytes more)

REV. & MRS. HINES CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

JacksonBlazer writes, "A PROMISE AND A COMMITMENT. Twenty years ago Rev James Hines was selected to become the pastor of Lily Missionary Baptist Church, succeeding Rev W.G. Wade, who had passed the previous year. He didn’t particularly want the job. I voted for the other guy.,(referring to the other preachers being considered for the position) said Hines. "

Posted on Apr 02, 2008 23:21pm. (Read More... | 4215 bytes more)

The Women Behind the Museum

JacksonBlazer writes, "Most people know about reading month, but how many know about women’s history month. We should bring more awareness to celebrate what great accomplishments were made in women’s history. When searching for a local hero to write a story we found one right in our backyard. For many years I did not know Ella Sharp was founded behind a strong, confident, and very gracious woman. The amazing part is she accomplished great things in a time when women had very little or no rights at all."

Posted on Apr 02, 2008 16:11pm. (Read More... | 2449 bytes more)

JACKSON BLAZER CELEBRATES 45 YEARS

JacksonBlazer writes, "It was 45 years ago, March 16, 1963, that the first issue of The Jackson Blazer rolled off the printing press. By Jackson Blazer Co-founder Ben Wade In the early 60’s in Jackson, MI there were signs on some business establishments which read “door rights reserved”. In Jackson, MS those signs read “Whites Only”. Although the wording was different, the meaning was the same. Although public schools were racially integrated, as a JPS student from K-12 and two years of Jackson Junior (Community) College, I recall certain teachers in expressed racist attitudes which reflected the attitudes of the larger (white) community. "

Posted on Mar 18, 2008 22:37pm. (Read More... | 3872 bytes more)

KAPTAIN KRAZY

JacksonBlazer writes, "Hi Everybody, I’m back and it’s getting closer to crusin. season. Some of the shows I’ll be attending will be in Ypsilanti, Coldwater, Marshall, Centerville, Hastings, and MIS, all in Michigan along with Kalamazoo. I will also be in Fort Wayne, Gas City, Indiana, Lima Ohio, and Louisville Kentucky. In Ypsilanti, there will be approximately 400 cars, Coldwater 1500 cars, Marshall 700 cars, MIS one day show 1600 cars, Kalamazoo 3200 cars and Louisville 12,000 cars. "

Posted on Mar 08, 2008 22:35pm. (Read More... | 982 bytes more)

JACKSON AFRICAN AMERICAN PIONEERS CHARLES ANDERSON

JacksonBlazer writes, "MDOC’S FIRST BLACK WARDEN Who Will Win The Democratic Nomination, A Woman or A Black Man? Charles Anderson From 1977 to 1980 Charles Anderson was the warden of the world’s largest walled prison, Southern Michigan Prison located in Jackson. Anderson also holds the distinction of being Michigan Department of Correction’s first Black Warden. Born, raised and educated in Albion, Anderson graduated from Albion College. After his sophomore year at Albion College, he left school, joined the army during the Korean conflict, and after his discharge, received his bachelor’s degree. "

Posted on Feb 17, 2008 01:03am. (Read More... | 6387 bytes more)

KRUISING WITH KAPT. KRAZY

JacksonBlazer writes, "First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Ken Moull, but everybody calls me Kapt. Krazy. I am a Car Nut. It is not my hobby, it is my lifestyle! I buy my own trophies that I give at car shows and the trophies are called Kapt. Krazy’s Koolest Krusier. These trophies are not usually given to the high dollar rider, but low dollar backyard cars. I have a .64 Fairlane 4dr with 302-AOD and a .61 Ford Unibody pickup with a 460cc combo, which are driven everywhere. They are not show quality, but they are what I’m all about, Old School Hot Rodding!! "

Posted on Jan 29, 2008 23:40pm. (Read More... | 1085 bytes more)

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