Here are the top stories from the Michigan Chronicle impacting Detroit and nationally for the Week of May. 11 – May. 17
Detroit Food Commons Invites Community to Grand Opening Celebration May 18th
This new hub is not just about savoring locally-sourced, healthy foods but also about celebrating unity. Expect a day of live music, performances, and culinary delights.
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G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown
Detroit’s entrepreneurial heartbeat resonated Thursday as the 12th annual Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown crowned G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs as the victor. The woman- and minority-owned business captured the $100,000 grand prize from Comerica Bank to fulfill their dream of opening a brick-and-mortar shop.
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Local Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to Host Free Expungement Fair
For the past six years, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has profoundly impacted over 100,000 individuals through its “Get Engaged” program. However, the organization desires to shift the narrative for those facing legal concerns and enable them to break free from the stigma of their past, which inspired the expungement fair.
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Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation Alumni Gala Sparks Unity and Pride in City’s Renaissance
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation’s Third Annual Hall of Fame Alumni Gala wasn’t just an event; it was a testament to the resilience and spirit of Detroit and its people. For a city that has faced adversity, overcome challenges, broken barriers, and educational reforms, this gala symbolized a beacon of hope and unity.
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DCLEATED Initiative Raises $85,000 for Charities Through NFL-Inspired Art Auction in Detroit
Detroit has once again demonstrated its resilience and community spirit through the innovative DCLEATED initiative, a venture that creatively paired the excitement of the NFL Draft with a strong push for local philanthropy. City Walls and Visit Detroit orchestrated this event, which involved placing 20 artistically enhanced, oversized cleats throughout the city.
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