(Photo: Hiram E. Jackson, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle and CEO of Real Times Media, along with the president and CEO of Ignition Media Group and Pancake and Politics presenter Dennis Archer Jr. present the new Pancakes and Politics logo).
The Michigan Chronicle and Real Times Media (RTM) welcome the Detroit business elite for the first time since last year in the full season of Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics.
The series returns in 2022 and presents the first full season of a personal live program of the Detroit Athletic Club. The first of the series will cover important talks for Detroit, and the keynote speaker will be Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
During the recent Pancakes & Politics mixer at Central Kitchen, Hiram Jackson, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle and CEO of Real Times Media, shared his excitement about how far this thoughtful event has gone and where it is leading.
“Those of you who don’t know, the first Pancakes and Politics we had was with Kwame Kilpatrick and L. Brooks Patterson,” he said, adding that the future of Pancakes and Politics was not far off. “For 17 years, Pancakes and Politics has consistently held influential and effective discussions about Detroit-affected politics.”
During the widely attended event, the media company also unveiled a new elegant Pancakes & Politics logo.
“The new logo not only reflects this legacy, but also demonstrates a progressive, new era of series of conversations as we continue to amplify the needs and voices of Black Detroiters,” Jackson added.
As the country approaches its two-year pandemic mark, businesses, schools and society are finding a new foundation as the mandate for masks and COVID-19 cases declines and the economy faces a seemingly difficult financial battle with soaring gas and cost of living.
Some pressing issues for Whitmer include several of the state’s top budget priorities, including paving the way for reliable infrastructure, fair taxes, providing resources for teachers and more for a state that is already seeing a financial boom.
«[These are] not just the numbers on the ballot, ”Whitmer said earlier.
On Wednesday, February 9, Whitmer initially presented to lawmakers a budget for 2023 of $ 74.1 billion in proposed spending. Michigan currently has serious surplus problems due to higher-than-expected tax revenues and federal aid on COVID-19.
Whitmer described the budget proposal for the next fiscal year as an “opportunity” that the state has not had for decades and does not raise state taxes while raising its credit rating.
With Russia at war with Ukraine, the Michigan Chronicle recently reported that Whitmer sent a letter to the Treasury of Rachel Jubenks urging the Michigan Investment Council to hold a special meeting to strip Michigan’s retirement plans from Russia as well as for the state. the treasurer do the same with the various trust funds over which she is the trustee.
“(Recently) the world watched in horror as President Vladimir Putin launched an illegal and destructive war against the people of Ukraine. These horrific attacks are aimed at overthrowing the democratic government of Ukraine and violate international law. Since then, the federal government and our international allies and partners have announced significant sanctions against Russian financial institutions, state-owned enterprises and other government-related activities, ”part of her letter reads. “Michigan supports these national and international sanctions and must coordinate our actions at the state level.”
Beginning its 17th year, Pancakes & Politics has become a time-honored event and has taken on several prominent names, including former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Quicken Loans Chairman and CEO Dan Gilbert, Jennifer Grenholm, former Detroit Mayor and current Mike Mayor Dagana. Originally introduced in 2006, the series continued to be a staple for the black community, providing a platform for change-makers, influential and government leaders to express community concerns, share solutions and make change at the regional level.
Present is the President and CEO of Ignition Media Group Dennis Archer Jr.scheduled forums March 18, April 21, May 19 and June 16 and will host an audience of invited business, political and community leaders. Each forum will be broadcast to the public later – follow the news on MichigaChronicle.com to find out the broadcast dates.