Here are the top stories from the Michigan Chronicle for the Week of Oct. 14 – Oct. 20
Black Tech Weekend Launches in Detroit
Black Tech Weekend recently launched in Detroit, bringing together Black tech founders, thought-leaders, and investors to foster innovation and collaboration in the city’s thriving tech ecosystem. The event aimed to provide a platform for meaningful connections, impactful discussions, and opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their talent and contribute to Detroit’s growth as a premier technology hub.
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The Sky’s the Limit: Detroit’s Tuskegee Airmen Flight Academy
The Sky’s the Limit: Detroit’s Tuskegee Airmen Flight Academy” article highlights the Tuskegee Airmen Flight Academy in Detroit, which offers aviation education and flight training for youth aged 14 to 19. The Academy aims to provide opportunities for aspiring pilots, with minimal financial burden, and is part of the city’s commitment to honoring aviation history and fostering the next generation of aviators.
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David Banner, Rhapsody Talk on the Intersection of Critical Race Theory and Hip Hop at the University Of Michigan
Hip Hop artists David Banner and Rapsody spoke at the University of Michigan’s “Truth Telling: The Kinship of Critical Race Theory and Hip-Hop” event, highlighting the intersection of critical race theory and hip-hop, the shared themes and narratives that both address, and the power of storytelling to drive social change and positive growth. Both movements provide a lens through which society can e
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MotorCity Casino Workers Rally for New Contract Amidst Broad Labor Actions
MotorCity Casino workers, along with employees from other major casinos in Detroit, rallied for a new contract after a noon deadline for an agreement passed. This marks the first strike for the city’s three major casinos since their openings, with workers demanding fair compensation and recognition for their sacrifices during the pandemic.
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Survey Says: Detroit’s Young Adults Don’t Want to Stay in Detroit
The renowned Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain in Hart Plaza is set to undergo restoration starting from October 10. With a $9 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the city aims to rejuvenate this iconic landmark by spring 2024, which includes disassembling and rejuvenating parts of the fountain’s dome, jets, and lighting.
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