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Nature and nurture: How the Lions’ DJ Reader draws from family tradition to give back to Detroiters

"I think when you give back, that's all you can really do is try to put your imprint out there and hope those things impact in a positive way."

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Gail Taylor
How Detroit’s new Chase community manager can help empower your financial journey

With the help of local nonprofit partners who are invested in supporting an inclusive economy in Detroit, Chase is bringing more allies to your local bank branch who share the goal of empowering Detroiters to improve and achieve financial health.  

BUILD Institute to hold first signature fundraising event at the Aretha Amphitheater

BUILD Institute is a nonprofit organization that helps people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Detroit.

Produce from the Youth Mentor Garden at Marquette Park in Wyoming, Mich.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area

At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.

Produce at Forgotten Harvest's Client Choice Market
Forgotten Harvest’s Client Choice Market fosters dignity in food assistance

A premier food rescue organization serving Southeast Michigan is changing how it delivers healthy, nutritious meals to people in need by providing a shopping experience to center families’ choices.

Notable artists in Metro Detroit you should know about

From performance to pixels, we caught up with four artists you should have on your radar. Just remember, you saw them here first.

Miles Naasir Reuben
Meet the young Detroit filmmaker on a mission to tell authentic Black, queer stories

Miles Naasir Reuben's 'Merlot' pours a glass of raw truth, while 'Nile' flows into the hearts of many.

Angie Gullekson, MPH,CPS.TTS, community Health Coordinator at Di.strict Health Department #10
Public health campaigns aim to keep kids safe from Marijuana poisoning

As more adults use marijuana, the downside is more young children are ending up with marijuana poisoning. Here's how Michigan's local health departments are keeping them safe.

Teen HYPE, Model D partner for youth journalism workshop

The goal of the workshops is to familiarize students with solutions journalism, a model of reporting that brings to light solutions to social problems.

Active residents in Hubbard Richard
Protecting Hubbard Richard neighborhood amid ongoing development

Michigan Central Station and other commercial developments are exciting, but residents wants to make sure Detroit’s Hubbard Richard neighborhood remains racially and economically diverse.

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