Racial Justice & Economic Equity
The Black Impact: GM Grants Automotive Hall of Fame $500,000 for Mobility Education
August 4, 2022Detroit is known worldwide for its indelible role as the birthplace of the automobile and its beloved, rightful nickname, “Motown,”…
Ida Byrd-Hill Brings Frontline Expertise to the Detroit Regional Chamber Board
August 4, 2022Described as a futurist and an urban economist, Ida Byrd-Hill, the chief executive officer of Automation Workz is bringing her…
$10,000 Grants at Hand to Help Small Business Grow Through Venmo
August 4, 2022Small and emerging businesses could gain $10,000 grants through Venmo. Funding for the Venmo Small Business Grant will supply new financial grants…
ARISE DETROIT! Partners With WWJ Radio for Podcast Series to Help Residents
August 3, 2022ARISE Detroit!, the nonprofit community coalition, is partnering with WWJ Newsradio 950 for a new podcast series utilizing the expertise…
Hope Village is Ground Zero for City’s $11.1 Million Pilot Project to Tackle Digital Divide
August 3, 2022Detroit City Council began formal hearings early this month on allocating $11.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward…
Amazon Offering $20,000 Grants to Sustainable Small Businesses; Apply by Aug. 18
July 28, 2022Sustainable small businesses have been rising in popularity in recent years as consumers are prepared to spend more to buy…
Recession-Proofing Your Small Business in 2022
July 28, 2022With the year more than halfway over, many small businesses are forecasting economic upheaval with an anticipated recession adding more…
5 Black, Latinx Fintech Founders Join Mastercard’s Start Path Program
July 27, 2022Earlier this month, Mastercard announced the latest class of its award-winning Start Path startup engagement program. Five Black and Latinx founders of…
The BasBlue Foundation: A Multimillion Dollar Investment In Detroit Women
July 26, 2022BasBlue, a nonprofit space dedicated to creating pathways and opportunities for women, opened its doors in October 2021. Today, it…
Pop-Up Restaurant In Search Of Permanent Space Wins $100,000 Hatch Detroit Contest
July 25, 2022For 28-year-old food entrepreneur Ameneh Marhaba, winning the 2022 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is about more than earning $100,000 toward…
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