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Dorothy Hernandez

Dorothy Hernandez is a freelance writer and editor who frequently writes about food at the intersection of culture and business. She has contributed to NPR, Midwest Living magazine, Eater, and a variety of other publications. Visit her website and follow her on Twitter @dorothy_lynn_h.

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From left, Jason Ridgeway, Chris Turner, and Bob Hoey
Reflecting on the past to move forward: 5 key places, moments in Detroit’s history of racial tension

By exploring the past, this faith-based tour aims to help people understand modern-day racism.

Global Detroit launches fundraising campaign to raise $10K to support immigrant communities

The campaign comes at a time when the nonprofit has pivoted to help with COVID-19 response and amid new immigration policies that could have a significant effect on the local economy.

Bakpak Durden and Cyrah Dardas stand in front Durden's mural titled “a constellation in winter” located at the LGBT Center in Detroit.
Power through publishing: Detroit artists launch QTBIPOC and Disabled BIPOC centered zine press

Detroit artists and partners Bakpak Durden and Cyrah Dardas, who have been working as artists and with artists in the city, didn’t see a space for artists like them. So they made one of their own.

A scene from the new short film "Til We See the Sky."
New short film ‘Til We See the Sky’ showcases Detroit’s resilience amid pandemic, protests

“Til We See the Sky” is available today on Eightfold TV’s Vimeo, Facebook, and Instagram TV. Director Nick Stachurski answered a few questions for Model D ahead of its release.

Detroit Heals Detroit is crowdfunding to build a youth-led healing space, a safe haven for Detroit youth.
Detroit Heals Detroit crowdfunding for youth-led healing hub on east side of Detroit

The pandemic and killings of Black men and women while in police custody create trauma, but Detroit youths are working to dismantle those systems.

Detroit Promise Scholar meeting with a University of Detroit Mercy college representative during the Detroit Promise Summer Social at Greater Grace Temple in August 2019.
Deadline for students to sign up for Detroit Promise June 30

Detroit Promise has helped 4,000 Detroit students afford higher education since 2013. It also helps students pursue technical certificates.

Krista McClure is founder of Detroit Parent Collective.
Detroit Parent Collective finds new ways to continue mission amid pandemic and protests

The coworking and child care space forged new partnerships after plans for expansion to Midtown were put on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dazmonique Carr works at Earthworks' Farmers Market in 2018 when she was an E.A.T. participant.
Planting seeds for change: This Detroiter aims to change perceptions around food

Deeply Rooted Produce is a mobile food distribution hub that serves as a link between local growers and Detroiters.

Protesters take to the streets in downtown Detroit.
Amid protests in the face of a pandemic, Detroiters push for solutions and solidarity

Here's how Detroiters are using their platforms and talents to push for solutions to address the racial inequalities that have been brought to the forefront in recent days.

Ken Walker is an advocate for what he calls “mental wealth.” He's the creator of the K. Walker Collective clothing line and nonprofit Detroit Mental Health.
Nonprofit Detroit Mental Health takes events online

Throughout the month of May, Detroit Mental Health is hosting Instagram live streams to showcase tools that Detroiters can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency.

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