Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
With holiday festivities upon us, Detroiters are looking for ways to celebrate the season in the city we love. From art exhibits and installations to music and outdoor fun, here are some meaningful events and activities you and your family won’t want to miss.
"It is up to us as leaders to continue fighting COVID-19 misinformation." says Carina Jackson, chief operating officer at Detroit's Mariners Inn, "by communicating with those we work with about the virus and vaccines, by setting good examples ourselves and by helping to guide people to get their information from reputable sources."
From creating an earning system to being a good role model, these tips can help set kids up with smart money habits.
While an influx of higher-wage earners is creating a more prosperous Detroit, it also is leading to a shortage of multi-unit housing across the board, including housing for older adults, according to senior housing preservation leaders. "There is this older population that should be able to live in a revitalized urban community.”
The academy is open to anyone 18-years-old and up, and priority is given to Detroit residents. There are no costs to attend the Developer Academy.
With Starz already announcing the renewal of Detroit-based “Black Mafia Family” for a second season, reviewer Kahn Davison recommends you "stock up on Better Mades and Faygos", this is going to be a long ride.
Despite celebrity endorsements from Beyoncé and Kevin Hart, the founder of Ellis Island Tea is determined not to forget her hometown. “I got my resilience straight from the city of Detroit,” Nailah Ellis-Brown says. “There are no handouts. There aren't many resources, and you really have to figure things out on your own."
Detroit is flexing this week, with the Detroit Month of Design heading into its final week and DLECTRICITY lighting up the past weekend. Check out some of the highlights with Model D photographer Valaurian Waller.
The Detroit Youth Choir will soon start filming a behind-the-scenes reality series, “Choir”, with Blumhouse, Imagine, and Disney+ that will chronicle their journey. It's just one of the ways the group, which includes over 150 young members, hopes to raise awareness, and funds, for what they do.
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