Attended Flint Central High School, played all sports and was a starter on the basketball team for three years, followed by graduating his diploma. Michael was honorably discharged from the military branch of the Navy and was employed by the General Motors Company under a program to employ veterans. Michael has received numerous accolades for his professional achievement. He was instrumental in brokering a truce with street gang members in Flint, Michigan. He was a recipient of the NAACP Youth Award, Humanitarian, Business, Outstanding Achievement, with the proclamation declaring February 26, 1984 Unity Day. Michaels was also given the key to the city of