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Ebony JJ Curry, Senior Reporter

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Ebony JJ is a master journalist who has an extensive background in all areas of journalism with an emphasis on impactful stories highlighting the advancement of the Black community through politics, economic development, community, and social justice. She serves as senior reporter and can be reached via email: ecurry@michronicle.com Keep in touch via IG: @thatssoebony_

When the Safety Net Disappears: Detroit’s Response to the SNAP Pause 

The first of the month has always carried weight in Detroit. It’s the day bills get paid, groceries fill the refrigerator again, and mothers...

East Warren Corridor Revival Continues with Redevelopment and Expansion of Long-Vacant Arthur Murray Building  

East Warren has carried Detroit’s contradictions for decades — community pride and neighborhood neglect, side by side. On one block you’ll find long-standing homeowners...

‘What a Woman’: Detroit Celebrates the Life of Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick  

The sanctuary at Greater Emmanuel Church of God in Christ was already full before the first note of the organ swelled through the air....

WATCH: Pancakes & Politics Overdrive Tackles Michigan’s K–12 Crisis

The Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics: Overdrive series turned its focus toward one of the state’s most urgent challenges—education. The discussion, moderated by Michigan...

The Beauty and Importance of Black Culture in Paradise Valley 

By: Ashlyn Nealy, Lia Bruner, Bella Irons, Ameera Johnson, Reagan Mcdonugal, Addison Wade, Skylar Williams, Makayla Cockroft, Jordyn McClendon, Kenley Jackson (Jack & Jill...

Detroit Homeowners Have Until November 7 to Apply for HOPE Property Tax Assistance

Detroit homeowners facing financial hardship have until November 7 at 4:30 p.m. to apply for the City’s Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program, which helps...

Detroit’s Sati Smith Named to African American Credit Union Hall of Fame

Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU), will be inducted into the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame making her the...

Michigan Central and GVSU Partner to Expand Workforce Training and Education in Detroit

Michigan Central and Grand Valley State University are joining forces to train Detroiters for careers in mobility, advanced manufacturing, and robotics, placing GVSU programs...

Detroit’s Gratiot and Seven Mile Area to Receive $20 Million Investment from Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank is returning to the place where its neighborhood investment work began, committing $20 million over three years to Detroit’s Gratiot and...

Onjila Odeneal Named First CEO of Detroit Promise, Leading a New Era for College Access in the City 

When Detroit native Onjila Odeneal stepped into her new role as the first-ever chief executive officer of Detroit Promise on October 1, it symbolized much more...

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