by Paul Draus, University of Michigan-Dearborn
The intersection of Fort Street and Oakwood Boulevard in southwest Detroit today functions mostly as a thoroughfare for trucks...
Relish was founded by visionaries Le’Genevieve “Vie” Squires and Brittiany Peeler who believe in putting their heart and soul into introducing flavorful ingredients to the community. Their passion for cooking and expressing love through mouthwatering meals was driven by the lack of variety they were provided as youth.
This nonprofit strives to help community members appreciate the value of volunteering by allowing them to have a hands-on therapeutic and inspiring experience. Their aim is to remind others that when you plant a seed… a plant will grow when given the time, consistency, and care. A concept in which their organization was founded on from taking their idea (a seed) and now harvesting what they’ve produced in the last decade through consistency and care.
Thompson was the lone Black inductee in a class of six 2023 inductees, including General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Simicon Co. founder Fred T. Bauer, famed motorsports driver Juan Manuel Fanigo, former Honda Motor Company executive Takeo Fujisawa, and “Mr. Hot Wheels” Larry Wood.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined Ford leadership, Director of UAW Region 1A Laura Dickerson, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman Dan Kildee at Ford’s...
Ford Motor Co. recently announced that the automotive company is temporarily holding off on the hybrid work model as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, FOX...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined Ford Motor Company and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce support from the Michigan Strategic Fund for Ford’s...
Renderings of a revitalized, mixed-income neighborhood in the Corktown area.
Photo courtesy of the City of Detroit
Big changes are coming to the historic Corktown area...
