Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Facts You May Not Know

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most well known figures in not only the Civil Rights Era but in the totality of American History as well. His fight for equality for African Americans helped change the landscape for race relations in the U.S. 

To give a bit more insight into who Dr. King was as an individual, here are a few lesser known facts that you may or may not know. 

  • Dr. King enrolled at Morehouse College at 15 years old. 
  • He became an ordained Baptist reverend at the age of 19. 
  • Dr. King has the title of doctor because one of the two degrees he earned is a Doctorate of Philosophy in Systematic Theology, the other is a Bachelor of Divinity degree.
  • Last but not least, Dr. King had been arrested 29 times in his pursuit of freedom and equality. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Launches New Workplace Mental Health Hub And Webinar Series

Mental health is possibly the most important component of overall health. The way you think affects everything else in your life. The stigma associated with mental health sometimes keeps individuals from seeking the help they need. 

To support mental health and the wellbeing of those in Michigan, a centralized workplace mental health hub has been created by the Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). 

The hub will share resources and strategies aimed at employees and employers to address mental health in the workplace. It was found through studies conducted by LEO that employers who invest in their employees’ mental health saw improved employee satisfaction, increased productivity, as well as reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.   

The state also announced a 30-min webinar series moderated by LEO’s Deputy Director of Labor, Sean Egan that will discuss improving mental health in the workplace. The webinar will feature input from experts in the field. You can join in on Thursday, January 19th, at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, visit: Michigan.gov/workplacementalhealth.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Bipartisan Officials Audit November 8th Election Ballots

The Michigan Bureau of Elections and bipartisan county and local election clerks will conduct more than 200 public audits of the November 8th 2022 election. Precinct-level audits will review election administration procedures as well as identify best practices for future elections.

To test the accuracy of the state’s voting tabulation machines, the Bureau, along with dozens of clerks, will participate in a statewide audit using randomly selected batches of ballots.

The process began yesterday with a bipartisan group of elected officials meeting in Lansing. There was a livestream link of the event posted on the Michigan Department of State social media accounts. 

The Bureau expects to have all audits completed by February 17th, with results being shared with the Board of State Canvassers in a public meeting.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Kate’s Downtown Offers Charcuterie Workshop

Charcuterie boards seem to be all of the rage lately at parties, gatherings, and events. Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to put one together for your next gathering? 

A charcuterie board is a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts beautifully arranged on a wooden board or serving tray. There are many variations depending on who made it. 

Kate’s Downtown, located at 231 Huron Ave, Port Huron will be offering their second Charcuterie Board Workshop February 3rd and February 24th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The reservations are on a first come first serve basis so act fast. Kate’s will be teaching you how to prepare the board, hints on what and where to buy, as well as pairing flavors and more. Those who attend the workshop will also receive a complimentary glass of wine, and a 9 -11 inch wood board.  

The event is $65 per person, so if you would like to register you can message them on Facebook or email them at katesplacedowntown@gmail.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Dads Receive Less Affection Than Pets According To Study

Everyone expresses their feelings and affections differently, but who are the most and least likely individuals to receive, or be shown love and affection in the United States?

Based on a study conducted by preply.com, 66% of people in the U.S. share fond words on a daily basis. 

When it comes to who is receiving those words of affection, dads are at the bottom of the list. Only 25% of individuals say that they share affectionate words with their father. Coming in at the top of the list at 95%, individuals polled say that their partner receives the majority of their love and affection, as one might imagine. 

Second on the list are pets at 64%, followed by moms at 46%, friends at 35%, and siblings at 27% of those who receive affectionate or loving words via text, phone calls and other means. 

Keep these numbers in mind and send dad some kind words today, it could go a long way for those individuals who receive the least of our love and affection. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell