Ferdinand Delavega is a vice president and Community Reinvestment Act compliance manager at Comerica Bank. The metro Detroit resident has a bachelor’s degree in management
Gale Hill is president of AJH Inc. and owner of four McDonald’s franchises in Columbus, Ohio. She is the consummate entrepreneur, having used her extensive
The mayor, as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, was one of Detroit’s younger and least expected casualties of COVID-19. Marlowe Stoudamire,
Joni Thrower-Davis’ family has owned McDonald’s franchises for more than 30 years. On Nov. 21, 1989, her family opened up their mother ship location on
Jim Thrower is a titan of industry in Detroit. From playing defensive back for the Detroit Lions in the late 1970s to currently owning 14
Just about everyone from “The D” (Detroit, that is) knows about ‘313 Day’. For those who may not know, 313 Day is observed on March
Sherelle Hogan knows firsthand the psychological impact of having an incarcerated parent. She spent much of her youth with both parents behind bars. As a
[jwplayer 8dwzhoiX] Royce 5’9″ is riding high with a new album — The Allegory — that is charting on all major platforms. His kinship with
From Feb. 20-23, the Nation of Islam held its annual Saviours’ Day convention. Held at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit, the event is the annual
When you think about the city of Detroit and the landscape of hip-hop therein, the culture is chillingly reminiscent of the genre’s birthplace. The grit,
Parris Franz is a recording artist, entrepreneur and designer. The Detroit native has been passionate about music since childhood which translated into pursuing a musical
Since shooting to celebrity status on MTVs “Flavor of Love” as the love interest of Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav, then being wooed by NBA Hall
Royce 5’9″ is an admitted homebody. Sure, he’s a devastating emcee who’s traveled the world and performed in every major market in front of fans
For over 30 years, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit has been providing access and opportunity to underserved youth to help them reach their goals.
Christen Morris founded his fashion brand The Dirt Label in 2007 to create clothing for “daring, independent, rebellious and tenacious” consumers. The 37-year-old Detroit native
Hair is a defining element of Black culture, and Black History Month is the perfect time to explore the evolution of its roots. Rolling out
General Motors African Ancestry Network hosted their 14th annual Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at the Detroit Marriott. The evening’s theme
A kiss turned into a crime in Detroit. The incident occurred when Youlette Wedgeworth, 52, was visiting her 68-year-old male friend at his apartment, according
Alexa Settles, owner and creative director of Glamorous Planning, has always had a flair for organizing. It was as a young girl that her mom
Toyota has been successfully running its “Walk In My Boots” community outreach program for nine years, and this year they made their first stop in
