Bridge Detroit Bryce Huffman Nov. 23, 2021 When it comes to thriving business corridors in Detroit, downtown and Midtown too often get all the attention. Or, when highlighting Black-owned businesses, the Avenue of Fashion along Livernois gets the spotlight. However, …
Continue ReadingClick on Detroit Ken Haddad Nov. 30, 2021 DETROIT – The City of Detroit has broken ground on the second and final phase of the city’s first Healthy Housing Center (DHHC), that will offer shelter and other services to people experiencing …
Continue ReadingExplore the multilayered narratives of Blackness at the art exhibition, Multifaceted: A Retrospective of Work by Jason Philips. Curated by Chelsea Flowers, the exhibit showcases the work of Philips, a Black Detroiter who creates paintings, mixed media, murals, and tattoo …
Continue ReadingKey Takeaways: Critical race theory (CRT) is the exploration of how history has shaped today’s American social institutions, but it has become a catchall for anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Everyone has a moral responsibility to learn about …
Continue ReadingBlack Enterprise Nov. 17, 2021 Jeroslyn Johnson Thanks to a former teacher in Detroit, many will be reminded that Idlewild is more than just a movie starring the rap group Outkast. When inspiration struck for her latest outdoor project, Maria …
Continue ReadingKey Takeaways: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a favor. It is a good financial business decision. DEI requires focusing on the largest and smallest businesses to ensure …
Continue ReadingThe Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has been conducting a survey of small and micro minority businesses in Detroit to highlight their experiences with access to capital and financing both before and during the pandemic. In a webinar, a panel of experts gathered to share preliminary findings and examine how these small and micro businesses fared during the pandemic and their near-term outlook.
Continue ReadingIn 2008, Michigan became the 13th state in the United States to legalize medical cannabis. Ten years later, a 56% vote legalized recreational cannabis with licensed sales starting in 2019. With …
Continue ReadingThe Detroit region currently has some of the largest racial equity gaps in the U.S. One of those gaps is the white and Black college graduation rates, with 60% white students and only 26% Black students graduating. In turn, this …
Continue ReadingCrain’s Detroit Business Nov. 8, 2021 Eastern Michigan University The Center for Entrepreneurship at Eastern Michigan University is launching a new program, supported by university alumni and community partners, to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their ideas to the market. The …
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