By Honorable James Tate, Detroit City Council President  Detroit’s grit has carried us through generations. But grit alone cannot heal us.  We can be proud of our resilience while still being honest about the stress, grief, anxiety, and trauma too many residents carry every day. A stronger Detroit is not one...

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African-Centered Education Could Ramp Up in Detroit Schools, Superintendent Say

By Aaron Foley, Editor-at-Large  The Detroit Public Schools Community District could expand its African-centered curriculum to more schools beyond the district, its superintendent said at one of...

We Cannot Romanticize Grit While Ignoring Pain 

By Honorable James Tate, Detroit City Council President  Detroit’s grit has carried us through generations. But grit alone cannot heal us.  We can be proud of...

This Juneteenth, Let’s Keep Working to Build a Better Michigan

By Governor Gretchen WhitmerThis month, Michiganders across our state will come together to honor Black historyand celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the moment the EmancipationProclamation...

Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson: My Promise and My Plan to Deliver

By Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State Throughout my career, I’ve been guided by a simple question: What does it mean to fully deliver on...

‘Draft Ready Detroit’ Launches Groundbreaking Initiative to Prepare Student-Athletes for the New Sports Economy

Co-Founders Cimone Casson and Dr. Philip Hickman Introduce Innovative Athlete Development Ecosystem with Support from Former NFL Star Eugene Monroe Draft Ready Detroit, an innovative...

‘Destination Detroit’ Documentary Premieres on Detroit PBS

The Story of Detroit: One Family History at a TimePhotos Courtesy of Detroit PBS For generations, Detroiters’ resilience and ingenuity helped transform America. Our region’s history...

Pinky Cole Hayes, Obinani Iwuoha Partner to Bring Slutty Vegan Franchise to Detroit

Slutty Vegan is finally coming to Detroit in fall 2026. Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole Hayes announced on social media on June 17,...

Detroit Boxer Lance ‘Boogie’ Smith Honors His Father’s Legacy through Faith, Fight, & Focus

Punches don’t sneak up on Lance "Boogie" Smith the way that memories do. Sometimes the memories are tucked inside a workout; sometimes they're hidden in...

2026 Game Changer Classic to Benefit First Tee – Greater Detroit at Wabeek Country Club on June 29

By: Jasmine West First Tee Greater Detroit will bring golfers, business leaders and community supporters together June 29 at Wabeek Country Club for an annual...

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