Partner Partner Content Taking control of your credit score, and why it matters
The spooky season shouldn't include being afraid of your credit score. Here's what matters, and what doesn't, when it comes to improving yours.
Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community
Black Americans face many unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of emotional distress and lower access to behavioral health care.
Permanent supportive housing for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth opens in Detroit’s Piety Hill neighborhood
“Our mission is to create opportunities with LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive future,” says Mark Erwin, interim co-executive director of the Ruth Ellis Center.
Partner Partner Content 3 creative ways financial institutions are addressing Detroit homeownership disparities
While the "homeownership gap" remains a concern in Detroit, these area institutions are taking some out-of-the-box approaches to make buying a home more accessible.
New public art projects, streetscape improvements coming to east riverfront
"This important work will promote walkability, create a sense of place and establish wonderful amenities for residents, all Detroiters and visitors in the Rivertown neighborhood and the Detroit Riverwalk," says Jefferson East, Inc.’s CEO Josh Elling.
Chase Bank celebrates opening of virtual call center at Corktown branch
“JPMorgan Chase has played a major role in our city's comeback and has worked closely with Detroit at Work to make sure the Detroiters they are hiring are from ZIP codes we know to be among the most under-employed," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
Meet the women behind Detroit’s new ‘Black woman’s country club…with a twist’
Sistahsgiving is coming up. Ever heard of it? Read about how two women are using the concept of connection and self-care to create a rejuvenating space for women of color in Detroit.
Partner Partner Content Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living
Dearborn-based Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has honed the art of bringing community residents and organizations together while ensuring that the unique perspectives of Arab Americans, refugees, and immigrants have a seat at the table during the decision-making processes.
New online learning and grant opportunity aims to lift local BIPOC- and women-owned small businesses
"The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance provides programming, services, and advocacy aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs and closing the racial wealth gap,” says Kai Bowman, Chief Operating Officer, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance. “MDBBA is excited to serve as a Community Champion for this program and partner with LISC Detroit and Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to provide Metro Detroit Black businesses personalized tools and assistance to succeed in today's digital world."
Dining Destination: Restaurant Week is back in Southwest Detroit
More than 20 dining destinations in Southwest Detroit are celebrating a 10-day foodie festival, back for its third year following a pandemic pause. This year’s event will run through Sunday, Oct. 9. as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, and has become a social tool to increase awareness of diversity in Detroit.
