Here are the top stories from the Michigan Chronicle for the Week of Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Designing a Legacy: Architect Beverly Hannah Has Been Blazing Trails for More Than 30 Years
Architect Beverly Hannah has been blazing trails in the field for over 30 years, overcoming the historically low representation of Black architects, especially Black women. As the first licensed Black woman architect in Michigan, Hannah co-founded Hannah & Associates Inc., a leading architectural firm, and has made significant contributions to her community while inspiring the next generation of Black architects
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RECESS Summit Concludes with a Focus on Clean Energy, Policy, and Community
The RECESS 2023 Summit concluded with experts discussing the critical roles that policy and business play in advancing environmental justice, sustainability, and combating climate change. The summit also focused on the significance of clean energy solutions, the Justice40 executive order, and the newly established offices dedicated to driving change in the clean energy sector.
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Detroit Country Day Inducts Inaugural Class into Athletics Hall of Fame
Detroit Country Day School celebrated its first induction of 37 former student-athletes, six coaches, and one trustee into the Inaugural Class of the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction honored the athletic achievements and contributions that each inductee exhibited in his or her respective sport played at Country Day from the 1970s through the 1990s, with luminaries such as Shane C. Battier, Chris Webber, and Peggy (Evans) Carr being enshrined.
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The Impact of Black Designers Should Be Celebrated
The Impact of Black Designers Should Be Celebrated! There are significant contributions that have been made by black designers such as, such as Zelda Wynn Valdes and Emory Douglas, who wove cultural narratives into their designs. Detroit, with its rich artistic heritage and Ruth Carter’s groundbreaking work in costume design, serves as a fitting backdrop to celebrate the transformative impact of Black designers in shaping aesthetics and storytelling.
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Detroit Music Hall Announces $122 Million Expansion
Detroit Music Hall announces a $122 million expansion project designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, with a focus on music programming, production, education, and connectivity, set to open in Fall 2026, with the aim to elevate Detroit’s cultural scene and contribute to the city’s renaissance. The ambitious project plans to transform the iconic Detroit Music Hall and turn it into a central hub for music-related activities in the heart of downtown Detroit.
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