If you’ve ever wanted to understand the medical disparities that exist in our society, then watch this video. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to have a tube placed down your throat and to wake up and imagine…
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Singer-songwriter J. Brown finds the perfect escape for endless love
J. Brown (Photo courtesy of Taylor Larue and Steve Jones) There’s nothing that compares to true love. Finding that special someone, learning to love that person how they want to be loved and frequently escaping to that special place no…
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Food Delivery Service ‘Black And Mobile’ Supports Black-Owned Eateries Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Business operation restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic have ravaged many small businesses throughout the U.S. The food delivery service Black and Mobile is focusing on rallying around Black-owned eateries during the health crisis, Black Enterprise reported. The platform—which was founded…
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Detroit philanthropist Jim Thrower is leaving a legacy of McDonald’s ownership
Jim Thrower is a titan of industry in Detroit. From playing defensive back for the Detroit Lions in the late 1970s to currently owning 14 McDonald’s restaurants across Michigan, Thrower has cemented himself in the history books as a philanthropist,…
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The Dirt Label and Detroit McDonald’s operators collab for ‘313 Day’ pop-ups
Just about everyone from “The D” (Detroit, that is) knows about ‘313 Day’. For those who may not know, 313 Day is observed on March 13 and is a day where Detroiters show their civic pride while celebrating their beloved…
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Detroit Residents Sue City After Tax Rates on Houses in Black Neighborhoods Lead to Depression-era Rates of Foreclosure
The city of Detroit is being sued for overtaxing residents in predominately Black areas. Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP law firm filed a lawsuit against the city, State Tax Commission and Wayne County on Thursday, reported The Detroit…
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Nation of Islam celebrates 2020 Saviours’ Day in Detroit
Photo: via Nation of Islam From Feb. 20-23, the Nation of Islam held its annual Saviours’ Day convention. Held at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit, the event is the annual Nation of Islam commemoration of the birth of Master Fard…
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Designer Parris Franz shares how music and fashion have styled her career
Parris Franz (Photo courtesy of Walter Tabayoyong) Parris Franz is a recording artist, entrepreneur, and designer. The Detroit native has been passionate about music since childhood which translated into pursuing a musical career. Franz was formerly signed to Interscope Records…
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Underrated yet undeterred, Royce 5’9″ lets the music speak for itself
Royce 5’9″ is an admitted homebody. Sure, he’s a devastating emcee who’s traveled the world and performed in every major market in front of fans who worship the ground he walks on. He also has five kids — three of…
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Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit is nurturing urban youth
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit, residential scholar, Olivia Duncan (Photo credit: Kylie Gotzfried) For over 30 years, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit has been providing access and opportunity to underserved youth to help them reach their goals. BHGH…
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