Racial Justice & Economic Equity
Michigan Chronicle’s ‘Pancakes & Politics’ Returns for 2023 Season
February 22, 2023The Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics Speakers’ Forum is back with its stellar reputation as the region’s premier event for…
Celebrate African American Achievements in the Automotive and Mobility Industry, Feb. 25
February 22, 2023This Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, the Automotive Hall of Fame will launch its newest exhibit, ACHIEVEMENT, to highlight African American…
Bank of America: ‘Black-owned Businesses Are Growing – But They Need Our Continued Support to Thrive’
February 16, 2023Bank of America's survey of small business owners found that Black entrepreneurs are optimistic about business prospects but 40% don't…
Detroit Future City Releases New Report, Focuses on Equitable Opportunities to Participate in Detroit’s Growing Economy
February 13, 2023Detroit Future City (DFC) recently released its newest report, Growth Occupations: Opportunities for More Equitable Participation in Detroit's Growing Economy.…
Free One-Day Conference to Celebrate the Legacy and Future of Black Mobility Entrepreneurs
February 9, 2023Technology small business hub and accelerator TechTown Detroit is gearing up for its second annual Black History Month conference. Detroit…
City of Detroit Partners With Cultural, Historic Spaces to Commemorate Black History Month 2023
February 8, 2023The City of Detroit recently announced a partnership with cultural and historic spaces to present an unprecedented commemoration of Black…
United Way Announces 2023 Racial Equity Fund Committing $1M to Community
February 8, 2023United Way for Southeastern Michigan, has announced the year two recipients of $1 million in grant funding.
Black-Owned Winery Business Makes National Footprint, Giving Back is Focus
February 7, 2023House of Pure Vin, a wine shop in Detroit, recently hosted George Brown, founder and principal of Alexis George, a…
Taste the Diaspora Focuses on “Black Food as Resistance” for Black History Month 2023
February 6, 2023Taste the Diaspora Detroit (TDD) is returning for its third year with shoebox lunches, merchandise, community collaborations, pop-ups, cooking demonstrations,…
Shopify: Black-owned Businesses Could Add $190 Billion to the Economy, But Still Struggle to Get Funding
February 2, 2023On average, Black-owned businesses start with $35,000 in capital, compared to white-owned businesses, which start with $107,000, according to a McKinsey…
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