Life as a couch potato just didn’t seem appealing to Carolyn Moore. It wasn’t that she lacked excuses for becoming less active: Diagnosed with arthritis and congestive heart failure, the Flint resident’s health outlook was bleak as she advanced into her 60’s. But no prognosis was going to hinder her daily zeal. “I wanted to […]
There are childhood moments that will always be cherished. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Hanifa Adjuman (AKA “Mama Hanifa”) looked forward to every summer. Her maternal grandparents lived in a small, rural town called Navasota. She remembers drinking from a creek, playing with her cousins, growing food, and eating what they grew. “My great-grandmother lived […]
Vivian Murphy and Ajani Carter spent more than a combined 30 years teaching children in Detroit Public Schools classrooms. Their professional careers also included other positions where they served the public. But when it was finally time to retire from the workforce, Murphy and Carter still wanted to make a difference in their city, and […]
A New Culture for Michigan Job, residential and economic activity are on the agenda By Jackie Berg Multicultural communication, business development and leadership will play an increasingly important role in strengthening Michigan’s economic climate, according to Governor Rick Snyder. “One of the strengths of Michigan that we don’t talk enough about is the strength of […]
A United Voice: 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference is driving heightened collaboration and focus on Detroit’s neighborhoods By TheHUB staff It’s a Cinderella story in the making. Once imperiled urban centers are now re-emerging as the hub of economic development efforts. With every step forward, Michigan’s city centers are inching closer to becoming the centers of […]
If you’ve ever had to choose between healthy eating and convenience, the Grubbable app might make your life a little easier. Think of it as your first stop to find the best restaurants connected to local farmers, businesses and nonprofits. The Grubbable app is designed to pair the user with eateries that use natural and […]
Day of the Dead: Southwest Detroiters celebrate ancestors with ancient tradition By E. B. Allen It was an eye-opening experience for Grisel Alfaro. Raised in a Puerto Rican family, she was familiar with the annual Día De Los Muertos– Day of the Dead – but her customs during the early November tradition were considerably understated. […]
“It’ s not where you live, it’ s what you do where you live.” Al Addison. “When Robinson and Addison walked the neighborhood later in the summer months, they found others joining the effort.” Building Blocks How Chalfonte volunteers clean-up efforts are transforming their neighborhood By E. B. Allen Like a sheriff and deputy, together […]
by Claudia Gregory Poets and pundits alike have proclaimed: “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” This statement rings particularly true for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA)Bruno Olvera, 27, who has been selected for the 2016 Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ (YHCA) program by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. Being selected for the prestigious program, which […]
While the masterfully executed exit from bankruptcy will forever own its rightful place in history, Detroit faces another game-changing opportunity: Creating a growing economy that works for everyone. It is a challenge cities from around the nation are grappling with, and one, if accomplished here, will again demonstrate Detroit’s influence on the country. The progress […]