Martin Luther King, Jr. Day occurs on Monday January 15, 2024, and the metro Detroit area is bustling with various events and activities to commemorate
Traditionally, many high school graduates thought they needed a college degree to maximize their job prospects. But today, this reality is shifting, thanks to organizations
Nik Cole, founder of The Speak Easy Detroit: Storyteller’s Edition, is playing a key role in The Takeover, a party with a purpose being held
Kenzie Current, founder of What’s The Current, is a connector of people who created a platform to help individuals start businesses and brand themselves. Through
Keith Butler, founder of The Detroit Boys Mentoring Club, recently joined forces with The Takeover founders Kenzie Current, Jennifer Peeples and Nik Cole to support
Imagine waking up from a dream and wondering, ” Where will my very first owned home be located?” As you contemplate this, the next question
Eva Toby, founder of Xtended Threads, is a clothing retailer catering to tall women in the athleisure market. With a background in social work and
Detroit soul legend Amp Fiddler has died at 65, Faith Fanzine announced on Dec. 17. “‘Faith’ is saddened to hear that Amp Fiddler has passed
We’re finally getting our first look at Trevor Noah’s upcoming fourth Netflix stand-up special, “Where Was I.” Recorded at Detroit’s Fox Theatre during Noah’s yearlong
It all goes down at the Willis Show Bar in Detroit. Urban Organic founder Drake Phifer is celebrating his birthday on Dec. 14 with two
From braiding her baby dolls’ hair to owning Salon Centerfolds in Detroit, Ebony Riley has always had a knack for hairstyling. Now, she’s a champion
The 24th Annual Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit marked a significant milestone in advancing diversity and inclusivity within the automotive industry.
Chris Tucker has vowed to keep his new comedy shows “edgy” in the face of cancel culture. The motormouth comic and star of the Rush
As the CEO of URGE Development Group, Detroit’s Roderick Hardamon prides himself on building communities through innovation and value creation. He’s a visionary real estate developer
The Minerva Education and Diversity Foundation (MEDF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships and grants to college and high school students, as well as grants to nonprofit organizations supporting Detroit residents, students, and families. For 30 years, MEDF has been committed to fostering diversity, education, and community development in Detroit. For more information, visit medf.net/
Daniel Baxter knows his history, but there’s a difference when you own a part of it. Baxter is the author of the book Detroit 1925:
The quiet crisis in American housing and how philanthropy rises as the unexpected hero
Detroit – Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) announces that the survey of resident perceptions of city neighborhoods will close on October 31, 2023. CDAD,
James F. Thrower, II, 55, a devoted family man and Detroit businessman, died on October 6. Born in Daingerfield, Texas, Thrower. James was born to
Fashion designer Montee Tayion Holland is adding his Detroit roots to men’s suits. This year, his Tayion collection was presented in stores across the country
