If this is truly a moment where Black lives matter, then we also must finally recognize that Black voices and Black ideas matter especially in cases where the future of Black communities is being determined, says Lauren A. Hood.
What it’s like documenting Black Lives Matter protests from the lens of young photographers.
After the pandemic shut down schools, here's how Detroit organizations are stepping up to address inequities for local students.
Businesses along West Grand Boulevard and in the neighborhood have found ways to adapt and stay alive during the pandemic, from longtime businesses who credit history to their staying power to newer businesses creating personal protective equipment in response to the outbreak.
Community groups and businesses say open and accessible outdoor space is important for all residents, and they are creating new spaces for the neighborhood, from art parks, to municipal parks, to safe spaces to wait for buses.
Here's how an edible cookie dough company, a graffiti jewelry maker, and streetwear clothing line are putting down roots and engaging with their community.
The Irwin House Global Art Center and Gallery is a community gathering space that aims to provide exposure for emerging and underrepresented artists as well as a platform to support local talent.
Supporters of this historic church and its upcoming roof restoration say the project could have rippling positive effects for years to come — not just for the building in question, but for the surrounding neighborhood, too.
A reincarnated party store helps promote the arts and community at the corner of Holden and Lincoln streets in Detroit. ArtBlock opened in May and represents a holistic investment into the neighborhood by Henry Ford Health System.
The agreement follows a movement in recent years among hospitals to go beyond their walls to address community health.
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