Posts by Rolling Out Detroit Team
Spelman grad Aisha Griffin’s online beauty store thriving amid pandemic
As the shopping landscape has undergone a major shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have been forced to adapt their business models to address customer needs. Aisha Griffin, founder of online retailer Coil Beauty, remains undeterred by the challenge. The Detroit native and Spelman College graduate launched the online company in 2018 after years…
Read MoreTiffany Evans sings about letting go of toxic relationships on ‘Merry Go Round’
Known in the music industry for her vivid story-telling techniques, Tiffany Evans has told more than her fair share of stories and is back on the music scene with more to say. Pulling from her personal experiences and even those of her close friends and family, she sings “Merry Go Round,” a story full of…
Read MoreRayven Symone Ferrell discusses how she prepared for ‘The Kamiyah Mobley Story’
Every year of an actress’ career is formative. They look to role models and the experiences they receive from each role or interaction to push their careers toward their goals. In this regard, Rayven Symone Ferrell is no different. Ferrell, who stars in the Lifetime movie Stolen by Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story, has had…
Read MoreBig Sean buys out Detroit theater on Black Friday for ‘Queen & Slim’
Two days after donating turkeys and Thanksgiving groceries to 5,000 families across Detroit, Big Sean demonstrated that he was very much still in the giving season on Black Friday. Sean completely bought out one of the screening rooms at the Emagine theater in Royal Oak, Michigan, so people could view director Melina Matsoukas’ new film,…
Read MoreBig Sean, Hill Harper, Tarence Wheeler hand out 5K turkeys at annual give back
~ Story contributed by Jordan Woods for Steed Media Big names and even bigger hearts were on hand on Tuesday, Nov. 26 for Tarence Wheeler’s 20th Annual All-Star Give Back: Thanksgiving Edition 2019. An uncharacteristically mild Michigan afternoon made it easier for families to wait in line to enter River Rouge High School for the Give Back.…
Read MoreTCF Bank, Mayor Duggan announce $5M investment in historic Detroit neighborhood
~ story contributed by Jordan Woods for Steed Media Detroit’s “comeback” has been a hot topic of discussion in recent months. This is especially true within the last few weeks, with national events such the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit and the TEDxDetroit events both taking center stage in the city. However, these type of…
Read MoreLil Baby and Neisha Neshae personified slain student’s legacy at NVRCH Festival
~ Article courtesy of Jordan Woods for Steed Media On Thursday, September 19, a diverse crowd of a few thousand filed into Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan to enjoy many laughs, good people, and great music at the inaugural ‘NVRCH’ (Pronounced “Never Reach”) Music Festival. The event was created in the…
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