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The ‘313 Spelling Bee’ Brings More than Just Wordsmiths Together 

Photo Caption: Nneka Ezeanya (denim jacket) and her friend Asiimwe Najjuma get ready to deliver the next word to former champion Bill “Dollar Dollar.” (This story...

Michigan Chronicle Hosts Jack & Jill of America Students for Reporting Workshop 

Earlier this month, the Michigan Chronicle’s executive editor, Jeremy Allen, and senior reporter, Ebony JJ Curry, welcomed a group of 20 fifth- and sixth-grade...

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...

A Life in Full Color: Patricia Millender at 77 Still Dances Toward Tomorrow 

The daughter of political trailblazer Robert Millender carries a family legacy of service into her art, teaching, and community while shaping what aging looks like...

Resilient Neighborhoods: Deeply Rooted Gardens Reduces Barriers for Farmers of Color 

By Julie Riddle  To Detroit entrepreneur Dazmonique Carr, almost any patch of dirt can be a farm, and almost anyone can be a farmer.  Eight years...

“Pink Meets Pumpkins” – JLGP Hosts 2nd Annual Pink’o’ween: A Festive Breast

The Joe Louis Greenway Partnership (JLGP) invites the community to join Pink ’o' ween, a free, family-friendly celebration that blends Halloween fun with breast...

Judson Center to Celebrate 101 Years of Service with Annual Gala on Nov. 7

As the lights dim and the music swells on Nov. 7, the glitz and glamour of a black-tie gala will fill the ballroom at...

TéMaTé Institute’s Convening Returns to Detroit with Focus on Ritual, Culture, and Connection  

The TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance & Culture will host its annual Convening for Dance and Culture in Detroit on October 18–19, 2025, bringing...

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