This Black History Month, we're celebrating individuals who are making history and paving a way forward, like Monique Owens.4:32 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ)  — This Black History Month, we're celebrating individuals who are making history and paving a way forward, like Monique Owens.Owens, 36, took the oath of office in 2019 to become the first African American woman elected mayor of Eastpointe. It's a position that comes with great pride for Mayor Owens and an incredible amount of responsibility."I didn't grow up in politics; I didn't know a councilperson, I didn't know a mayor," said...…This Black History Month, we're celebrating individuals who are making history and paving a way forward, like Monique Owens.4:32 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ)  — This Black History Month, we're celebrating individuals who are making history and paving a way forward, like Monique Owens.Owens, 36, took the oath of office in 2019 to become the first African American woman elected mayor of Eastpointe. It's a position that comes with great pride for Mayor Owens and an incredible amount of responsibility."I didn't grow up in politics; I didn't know a councilperson, I didn't know a mayor," said...WW…

Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.4:50 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ) — Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.The ice jams in the St. Clair River caused a chain reaction of devastation for dozens of families.Now, they are bracing for more.Our Andrea Isom spoke with the Ivey Family. They are in need of help after their place was completely flooded and many of their belongings destroyed."I don't know how I functioned yesterday. I think I just felt the whole world was crashing in on me," said Michele Ivey. Ivey said they were...…Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.4:50 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ) — Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.The ice jams in the St. Clair River caused a chain reaction of devastation for dozens of families.Now, they are bracing for more.Our Andrea Isom spoke with the Ivey Family. They are in need of help after their place was completely flooded and many of their belongings destroyed."I don't know how I functioned yesterday. I think I just felt the whole world was crashing in on me," said Michele Ivey. Ivey said they were...WW…