Building Futures: How Detroit’s Skilled Trades Task Force helps residents rebuild their lives
The Skilled Trades Task Force is creating real career paths in Detroit, helping residents like Bryan Jones turn setbacks into opportunity.
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Little Detroit Community Garden gives kids a lesson in growing and giving back
Loretta Powell’s garden teaches kids that planting food and flowers also plants community, connection, and pride on Detroit’s east side.
Haitians have been in Detroit for more than 50 years. With recent events, more are finding home here
With all the upheaval in Haiti, an increasing number of Haitian immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees are coming to the U.S to seek a better life -- and Detroit is a sought-after destination because of the community that has been growing here for decades.
Why one woman wants to rename an eastside basketball court for ex-Piston Earl Cureton
When Powell closes her eyes, she sees an indoor court where neighborhood kids can go and play, without being at the mercy of Michigan’s unpredictable weather. regardless of the weather and that can be used for other community events when games are not played. It would be a place where people come together and feel welcome.
With seniors and disabled in mind, Detroit pilots self-driving public transit
The shuttles, a cross between a city bus and a rideshare, run along fixed stops, but instead of the usual bus schedule, they can be summoned by app, phone number or website provided to those who take part in the program. The shuttle will alert them how far away they are from the stop, and pick up the rider.
Why one Detroit business owner is gathering support for Haitian artisans caught in conflict
Yvette Jenkins' philosophy of helping to economically empower artisans across the globe makes her a natural candidate to lend her voice to the rebuilding of Haitian businesses.
