Posts by Qiana M Davis
Local heroes Detroit Sewn, AYV and John Bravo supply masks, gloves to medics
Local Detroit heroes are answering the call to fight COVID-19. Karen Buscemi, owner of Detroit Sewn; Fly Koolade, founder of Accent Your Vibe Premium Lifestyle Apparel; and Bravo Events founder…
Read MoreFord and GE Healthcare to produce 50K ventilators to battle COVID-19
Ford pledges to produce 50,000 ventilators over the next 100 days in an attempt to slow the devastating effects of COVID-19 in Michigan. The “Big Three” automakers’ collaboration with medical…
Read MoreCyrene Lovette’s interactive journal encourages self-discovery among women
Cyrene Lovette Tankard invites young girls and women to embark on a path to self-reflection and self-discovery with her newly released, interactive journal entitled Journey to Self. The passion project,…
Read MoreLulu’s Holistics raises the bar with organic skin care line
Lulu’s Holistics promotes beauty that is truly skin-deep with its line of handcrafted natural skin and hair products made from certified organic ingredients and essential oils. The North Lauderdale, Florida…
Read MoreShooting of rapper Tee Grizzley’s aunt compared to Nipsey Hussle’s death
The fatal shooting incident involving Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley has fans drawing comparisons to rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle’s death. Fans have been speculating whether the bullets that tragically claimed…
Read MoreMeet America’s oldest Black-owned business: E.E Ward Moving and Storage
As the oldest continuously operating Black-owned business in America, E.E Ward Moving and Storage is ushering in a new era of black excellence. E.E. Ward’s current owner, Brian Brooks shares…
Read MoreDetroit remembers slain rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle
Detroiters flocked to Cadillac Square Park in downtown Detroit this week to pay homage to fallen rapper, entrepreneur and community activist Nipsey Hussle. Vigils have popped up in various cities across…
Read MorePurposed Party bus blends education and girly events that empower
Loretta Forbes is “girl advocate” on a mission to empower young girls and encourage women to be their own kind of beautiful. As the owner of Purposed Party bus, she…
Read MoreAfrican American Leadership Awards celebrates Black leaders in Detroit
The African American Leadership Awards celebrated six years of recognizing Black excellence at the prestigious Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history in Detroit. The momentous occasion, held Friday,…
Read MorePaula Jai Parker and cast of ‘Feeding a Monster’ discuss sexual assault
Actress Paula Jai Parker and the cast of the riveting stage play Feeding a Monster shine a light on sexual assault and the vicious cycle of molestation and abuse. The play…
Read MoreWu-Tang and White Castle partner for Detroit launch of Impossible slider
Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA and Ghostface Killlah stopped in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to raise the consciousness of Motor City meat lovers and White Castle fans during the launch of…
Read MoreThe Jalen Rose Leadership Academy gala lights up MGM Grand Detroit
The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy red carpet gala kicked off a celebration of excellence in education on Sunday, Aug. 26. The event was set against the backdrop of MGM Grand…
Read MoreLaTavia Roberson discusses new fashion line Papillon and ‘I Am LaTavia’
LaTavia Roberson is living her best life post-Destiny’s Child by balancing motherhood and a budding fashion career while hoping to inspire others with a yet-to-be-released docu-series and memoir titled I Am LaTavia,…
Read MoreDetroit pays tribute to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin was a brilliant mind with an outspoken voice, as internationally known for her unmatched musical talents as her unapologetic Blackness and bold fashion statements. On Thursday, Aug. 16,…
Read MoreJemele Hill discusses taking risks, superpowers and newfound success
Jemele Hill isn’t your average talking head. The ex-ESPN “SportsCenter” co-anchor blends the lines of sports and politics with ease, is a culture creator, and a successful sports journalist who isn’t…
Read MoreBig Sean to celebrate Detroit with 5-day D.O.N. Weekend festival
Big Sean’s D.O.N. Weekend (Detroit On Now) aims to celebrate all the neighborhoods that make Detroit great while paying tribute to the teachers, activists, business owners, community leaders and citizens who…
Read MoreMother’s Day in Detroit: The gift guide to what moms really want
Mother’s Day in Detroit is mom’s time to shine and your turn to celebrate the beautiful, strong, caring, amazing superwoman responsible for making you everything you are. The rolling out…
Read More‘Black Panther’ inspires Project: L.E.A.D. Film Immersion Day and Detroit youth
Project: L.E.A.D., a metro Detroit-based nonprofit focused on shaping tomorrow’s leaders, recently gathered select high school students with a passion for the film/theater arts to engage in a film immersion…
Read MoreKwame Patterson sizzles in new 50 Cent cop drama ‘The Oath’
Kwame Patterson is no stranger to the small screen. Currently, the “The Oath” star sizzles as the cutthroat kingpin Neckbone in the dark, riveting drama centered around a cop gang…
Read MoreFinal Four 2018 preview: Michigan vs. Loyola-Chicago
Final Four 2018 has arguably two Cinderellas looking for their happily ever after — Michigan, a 3rd seed hoping their glass slipper fits enough for an NCAA Championship this time around…
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