Mapping Detroit: Green Book Locations
Green Books mirrored the state of discrimination, racism, and African American rights in the nation each year. Detroit's listings started in 1938.
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3+13 Ways to Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit
March 13th — known locally as 313 Day — is Detroit’s unofficial holiday celebrating the city’s area code, culture, and community pride.
Travel + Leisure Names Detroit, “Most Underrated City” in Midwest. Here are 5 Gems We Think Were Missed
Detroit’s renaissance is happening in every corner of the city, often in places that fly just a little under the radar. At Model D, we’ve had the chance to cover many of those emerging spaces, projects, and entrepreneurs shaping Detroit’s future. Here are five Detroit gems we think deserve a spot on any “underrated Detroit” list.
Detroit was once home to 18 Black-led hospitals – here’s how to understand their rise and fall
Detroit had approximately 18 Black-owned or Black-operated hospitals during the 1940s and ’1950s. Their decline followed structural and policy shifts. Hospital desegregation after World War II opened previously white-only hospitals to Black physicians and patients.
How a sisterhood of dentists is expanding public health across Metro Detroit
A collective of African American women dentists delivers public health care, mentorship, and trust to underserved patients across Detroit, Wayne County, and Macomb County.
Rx Kids officially launches in Detroit, marking largest expansion yet
Applications for Detroit families who want to enroll is Rx Kids are now open at RxKids.org and are also accessible through the City of Detroit’s website.
Composting project empowers Detroiters to reduce food waste, protect the environment
Food waste makes up one-quarter of landfill waste and contributes to more methane emissions than other landfill materials. The Detroit Community Composting Collective Project is out to curb food waste by training backyard composters.
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Reduce Food Waste in Detroit by Composting
More than 6000 pounds of food waste have been composted. Between the overwhelming response to the call for participants and the comments from participants and even passerby at the co-op, the project has demonstrated a distinct enthusiasm for composting among city residents.
Detroit Warms Up in Time for Valentine’s Day Weekend: 10 Things to Do
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a friends’ night out, or simply looking to experience something new, this Valentine’s Day weekend offers something for every mood.
Leading with Care; Model D’s Newest Managing Editor, Kyla L. Wright, on legacy, community, and stewarding Detroit’s stories forward
In a city where Black culture and innovation shape every layer of life, representation in media leadership is not only symbolic: it is essential. I am honored to steward this publication forward with that responsibility in mind.
3+13 Ways to Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit
March 13th — known locally as 313 Day — is Detroit’s unofficial holiday celebrating the city’s area code, culture, and community pride.
Travel + Leisure Names Detroit, “Most Underrated City” in Midwest. Here are 5 Gems We Think Were Missed
Detroit’s renaissance is happening in every corner of the city, often in places that fly just a little under the radar. At Model D, we’ve had the chance to cover many of those emerging spaces, projects, and entrepreneurs shaping Detroit’s future. Here are five Detroit gems we think deserve a spot on any “underrated Detroit” list.
Detroit was once home to 18 Black-led hospitals – here’s how to understand their rise and fall
Detroit had approximately 18 Black-owned or Black-operated hospitals during the 1940s and ’1950s. Their decline followed structural and policy shifts. Hospital desegregation after World War II opened previously white-only hospitals to Black physicians and patients.
How a sisterhood of dentists is expanding public health across Metro Detroit
A collective of African American women dentists delivers public health care, mentorship, and trust to underserved patients across Detroit, Wayne County, and Macomb County.
Rx Kids officially launches in Detroit, marking largest expansion yet
Applications for Detroit families who want to enroll is Rx Kids are now open at RxKids.org and are also accessible through the City of Detroit’s website.
Composting project empowers Detroiters to reduce food waste, protect the environment
Food waste makes up one-quarter of landfill waste and contributes to more methane emissions than other landfill materials. The Detroit Community Composting Collective Project is out to curb food waste by training backyard composters.
Partner Partner Content Reduce Food Waste in Detroit by Composting
More than 6000 pounds of food waste have been composted. Between the overwhelming response to the call for participants and the comments from participants and even passerby at the co-op, the project has demonstrated a distinct enthusiasm for composting among city residents.
Detroit Warms Up in Time for Valentine’s Day Weekend: 10 Things to Do
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a friends’ night out, or simply looking to experience something new, this Valentine’s Day weekend offers something for every mood.
Leading with Care; Model D’s Newest Managing Editor, Kyla L. Wright, on legacy, community, and stewarding Detroit’s stories forward
In a city where Black culture and innovation shape every layer of life, representation in media leadership is not only symbolic: it is essential. I am honored to steward this publication forward with that responsibility in mind.
