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Invest Detroit, ProsperUs help new businesses carry on Fashion Avenue’s legacy, small biz ecosystem of Livernois McNichols corridor

CDFIs like ProsperUs and Invest Detroit have a passionate commitment to uplifting neighborhoods in the city. Their latest investments have helped two new stores carry on the legacy of the Livernois McNichols corridor’s small business ecosystem.

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Transforming Detroit neighborhoods from within

From gun violence reduction to youth mentorship and block revitalization, Negus Vu’s work blends data-driven strategy with genuine care.

How JPMorganChase is investing in Detroit communities: Q&A with new Global Philanthropy Lead Katrina Chaves

Katrina Chaves of JPMorganChase says Detroit's greatest strength is its people—the heart, grit, and determination of communities who have been through a lot and keep moving forward. The authenticity and creative energy in this city are unmatched.

The Power of Us: National Black Men in Leadership Conference centers unity and collective impact

iHeart Media’s Tony Coles and CEO of the Unity Collaborative Darlene King-Turner discuss the upcoming conference and what leadership looks like for Black men today.

Samaritas opens House of Innovation to reimagine social work through tech and collaboration

The new Detroit-based House of Innovation brings tech startups and social service leaders together to reshape how care is delivered.

Detroit teens take charge: Youth lead conversations with mayoral candidates

Detroit teens challenge mayoral candidates on safety, jobs, and equality, showing they’re ready to shape the city’s future.

HISTORY LESSON: Detroit’s 1929 Axe Murders: The unsolved case of Benny Evangelist and his family

Nearly a century later, the brutal slaying of Detroit preacher and mystic Benny Evangelist remains one of the city’s darkest unsolved crimes.

Community Leaders Transforming Rural Development: An Insider Look at CEDAM’s Rural Boot Camp

CEDAM's second Rural Real Estate Boot Camp highlights the importance of collaboration among developers, municipal leaders, and state agencies for successful housing development.

When the Elevator Doesn’t Work: Detroit teens talk disability and access in schools

Detroit teens at Teen HYPE talk about what it means to make classrooms more inclusive for students with disabilities.

How generations of Detroit visual artists are feeling about the rise of AI

As AI use continues to grow, Detroit’s creative community is navigating what it means for the future of art, and the conversation has many layers.

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