Here are the top stories from the Michigan Chronicle impacting Detroit and nationally for Aug 24 – Aug 30.
Former NBA Star Kevin Johnson Officially Opens Fixins Soul Kitchen in Paradise Valley, Bringing Flavor, Legacy, an Ode to Motown
From the courts to the culinary scene, former NBA star Kevin Johnson serves up a slam dunk with Fixins Soul Kitchen in Detroit‘s historic Paradise Valley.
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From Garden to Gallery: Oshun Williams’s ‘Collard Greens’ Honors Heritage and Legacy Ahead of Detroit Month of Design
In his Detroit studio, Oshun Williams, named after the Yoruba Goddess, is reshaping the definition of art with every meticulous brushstroke. Within the lively expanse of his loft, tales of family, identity, and self-exploration materialize on the walls, forming a vivid tableau.
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Detroit’s 2025 Mayoral Race Gains Momentum with New Candidate Entry
With whispers of a potential new face in the 2025 mayoral race, the name Saunteel Jenkins has surfaced, bringing both her past and present experiences to the forefront of political discussion.
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Portia Powell’s Historic Rise to CEO and Her Mission to Build Wealth in Detroit’s Black Community
Portia Powell’s rise to the top started in a place familiar to many Detroiters – as a young woman fresh out of college, facing credit card debt and the need for a job. She didn’t plan on staying in banking long, just enough to get by. But what began as a temporary role soon turned into a career path she never expected.
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Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate and Task Force on Black Male Engagement Welcome Students Back to School at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate prepares to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a group of men outside the Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy.
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