On December 31, 2019, the year 2020 seemed hopeful, dreamlike, full of rare possibilities. A clean slate, unblemished by human hands. It was a future yet unwritten –– over there, in the abstract. But once 2020 was here and the world went from real to surreal, and now oddly cubist, it’s hard to see past […]
The Chinese symbol for crisis is the same as opportunity has become a cliché in recent years. Overused or not, there is truth in the saying. To realize the resources you have and shine a light on some perennial problems can change the status quo. Councilman James Tate of Detroit’s First District is working to […]
ARISE Detroit!’s annual Neighborhoods Day will look a little different this year. The theme for the Saturday, August 1 event is “Stay Safe: Create in Your Space.” The 14th annual community involvement day will emphasize public safety while still offering churches, block clubs and community groups the opportunity to celebrate their neighborhood pride. It will promote […]
2020 is reminding me of 1967. As a youngster in ’67, I can vividly recall images of parts of a major American city, Detroit, being devastated due to a civil disturbance. Once vibrant streets sat empty for years in the aftermath of the ’67 civil riots on hot, July days. Empty and hallowed out store […]