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Mary Sheffield Becomes the Youngest Black Woman Ever Elected to Lead a Major U.S. City

Mary Sheffield is Detroit’s new mayor-elect. For the first time in 12 years, Detroiters elected a mayor other than Mike Duggan, who announced earlier this...

Detroit Launches Tech Founder Residency Fellowship to Boost Local Startup Ecosystem

The City of Detroit took another step to strengthen its innovation economy and retain local entrepreneurial talent with the launch of the Detroit Tech...

TEDxDetroit 2025 Moves to Durfee Innovation Society, Highlights Local Efforts

TEDxDetroit returns this fall with a new focus and a new venue. On Wednesday, November 12, the long-running event will take place at the...

Phoenix Rising 2025 Symposium Calls Detroit to Reclaim and Rebuild Black Mental Wellness

A powerful movement for healing and liberation is taking root in Detroit. On October 18, 2025, the Phoenix Rising 2025 Symposium will bring together...

Unhappy New Year: Black Optimism Is Way Down

This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Jennifer Porter Gore As President Donald Trump was sworn into office for a second term on the...

Q&A Article: Interview with Detroit’s Winning ‘Chopped’ Champion Chef Davante Burnley

Chef Davante Burnley emerged victorious on an episode of Season 54 of the Food Network series Chopped, which aired on January 2, 2024. Securing...

Environmental Justice and Equitable Development: Navigating Gentrification

For the next installment of our “Clear the Air” series on environmental justice, we explore environmental justice and its role in equitable development. Environmental justice...

CHARGING TOWARD CHANGE: More than Hot Air

For the next installment of our “Clear the Air” series on environmental justice, we explore the power of community in shaping environmental decisions. In recent...

Black Tennessee Lawmakers Expelled for Gun Violence Demonstration Despite Broad Support

Tennessee State Representatives Justin Jones, Justin Pearson and Gloria Johnson call or gun reform in wake of Nashville school shooting Tennessee GOP lawmakers on Thursday,...

Mayor Mike Duggan Set to Deliver 10th State of the City Address Tonight at Michigan Central Station

On Tuesday, March 7, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will give his 10th State of the City address, highlighting Michigan Central's transformation as a hub...

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