Daishawn Franklin gives inside scoop on the Walk Fashion Show

Daishawn Franklin and Crystal Bailey recently pulled off three fashion shows in one day at the Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit. The shows debuted child models and designers, independent designers and adult fashion. Models strutted their stuff down the

LaToya Cunningham quits government job to pursue a career in PR

LaToya Cunningham formerly worked in the foreign military sales department of the Department of Defense where she was a logistics management specialist. Although the job allowed her the financial support to maintain her lifestyle, Cunningham felt bound and decided after

Kristian DeLayne hoping to be music’s next big artist

One thing Detroit is known for is Motown because of its music history and originality. There are many famous music artists who hail from Detroit, such as Anita Baker, Madonna and Big Sean. Kristian DeLayne is determined to add her

Chonte Nichol turned her pain into a fashion brand

Paris is considered the fashion capital of the world and New York is the fashion capital of the United States, but there is a city coming for those titles — Detroit. Detroit is known for its music and automotive history,

NFLer Ameer Abdullah supports education, gives scholarships

On April 25 at Ford Field in the heart of downtown Detroit, the NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter along with Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah presented six athletic scholarships to high school students who live in Wayne County, Michigan, for

Walter Ward III launches The Mobile Business School

The Mobile Business School launched its first workshop, titled Do What You Love in Detroit on April 22 in partnership with The National Black Public Relations Society – Detroit. This three-hour workshop focused on topics such as The Customer & Innovation, The

Hair 101 with Urban Upscale Luxury Extensions’ CEO

Most women want flawless hair, whether it’s real or bought. For those rocking extensions, it can be difficult to find good, lasting hair. Urban Upscale Luxury Extensions is a hair extension brand and company out of Detroit. CEO Fallen Turner

The 56th Annual Barrister’s Ball Mardi Gras in Motown

On April 8, the Wolverine Bar Association held its 56th Annual Barrister’s Ball Mardi Gras in Motown at the Marriott Renaissance Center located in Downtown Detroit. Every year, more than 1,500 leaders from the legal, business, civic and political communities and various socialites

Wolverine Bar Association creates programs to help the community

The Wolverine Bar Association was established by African American attorneys who practice throughout the state of Michigan. The Wolverine Bar Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Wolverine Bar Association. The foundation supports and creates programs that raise money

DJ Rue is a woman making moves in the music scene

You’ve all heard the songs where they mention the DJ: “DJ won’t you play this girl a love song,” “Go DJ, that’s my DJ,” or “Hey Mr. DJ. Everybody’s ready to party.” DJs are the engineers who bring the life to

The Table of 10 wants to plan your wedding

Wedding season is approaching and as that time comes, the stress increases for couples trying to find the perfect venue, the best DJ, the most elegant flowers and everything else to make this day perfect. The Table of 10 is

The Lip Bar celebrates success after ‘Shark Tank’ rejection

“Colorful cockroaches” is what an investor from ABC’s “Shark Tank’ called the lip colors before turning down Melissa Butler and Roscoe Spears’ business idea on national television. Despite the rejection, Butler and Spears continued to market their vegan, gluten-free and paraben-free

‘Beyond Love’ gives gritty details about an open marriage

Akia Brown, the first lady of B.M.B Entertainment and a serial entrepreneur, recently launched her book Beyond Love in Detroit. This book invites the readers into her world with her open marriage, wives-in-law, jealous women, and a man who wants

‘Empire’ star Bre-Z: ‘I’m an open book’

Bre-Z is a rapper and actress known for her role as Freda Gatz on one of Fox’s highest-rated shows, “Empire.” Since “Empire,” Bre-Z has released multiple songs including her debut single “Say What U Want” and her career has continuously

9 facts about Black history you may not know

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birth name was Michael, not Martin. On January 15, 1929, the famous Civil Rights leader was born Michael King, Jr. Martin’s father, Martin Luther King, Sr’s birth name was also Michael. The name change came

20 Detroit ministers of music

(Photo from Lynn McCree’s Facebook) Music is the portal that takes your heart, mind, and soul to a different place, whether good or bad. Music ministry is the information that someone gives to a larger audience, usually associated with religion,

Instagram star NotKarltonBanks on the rise

On Sunday, Jan. 22, It’s Jess Music presented #LaughandPraise at the Modern Skate Park in the metro Detroit area. Karlton Humes, known as NotKarltonBanks (@notkarltonbanks), is a social media phenomenon who gives us a comedic parody of the Black church