Detroit native Delane Parnell’s bio reads a lot like a Hollywood movie. Born months after his father was murdered, he was raised in the care of a family friend, who struggled with drug addiction, while his mother scrambled for stability. In spite of his challenging start in life, Parnell was ambitious and determined. By age […]
Starting a business can bring life-changing prosperity, but research shows timing is key to success. Newly published research by Bank of America suggests this year is a good time to take the next step toward becoming an entrepreneur. A survey of 1,000 owners participating in the 2018 Bank of America Business Advantage Small Business Owner […]
Few communities bring as much joy to Cinco de Mayo as Southwest Detroit. The annual Hispanic holiday, which translates to “Fifth of May,” commemorates the Mexican army’s historic 1862 victory in battle against French troops during the Franco-Mexican War. But in America the occasion lets Latinos and Latino descendants celebrate their heritage, often with meals […]
For Gail Rodwan and Shirley Jackson sharing a neighborhood involves more than neighborly gestures. As long-time residents of Sherwood Forest, their families have formed bonds – but communities aren’t built on hugs and handshakes. The Story of Sherwood Forest: One Hundred Years a Detroit Neighborhood documents some of the initiatives and organizing the Rodwans, Jacksons […]
Hair, particularly among black women, has long been a cultural symbol of pride and beauty, but sometimes a source of consumer frustration. Even in an era of products and services for virtually every style from natural to extravagant weave, many Detroiters struggle to find affordable shops that don’t consume massive amounts of their time and […]
Sunday dinner is a long-established tradition in countless American households, and now a downtown Detroit small business is inviting the community to its version of the favorite family meal. House of Pure Vin recently announced its “Last Sunday Supper Pure Vin Experience” series, welcoming the city to enjoy creations by local chefs, combined with wine […]
Trips across the border are part of Robert Lewis’ normal routine. As a truck driver for Moore Transport, he often finds himself traveling between Ohio and destinations in Canada that aren’t well known to the average city dweller. Sometimes Lewis travels so far north, “You don’t see deer crossings, you see moose crossings,” he says. […]
A west side community known for its attractive homes and support of small businesses is adding a creative community venue to its landscape. The Grand River Annex & Norwest Gallery of Art will welcome visitors to its grand opening at 19556 Grand River in Detroit from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Supported by […]
The ACLU of Michigan is awaiting results of a Michigan State Police (MSP) review of reports along the I-94 freeway that suggest a pattern of racial profiling. MSP announced its plan for an internal review of traffic stops by members of the Fifth District Hometown Security Team on six randomly selected Fridays during early 2017. […]
It sits empty, but not forgotten. Neighborhood locals and business leaders have big dreams for “Vernor Crossing,” the former southwest Detroit Department of Public Works yard at 6370 Vernor Highway near Livernois Avenue. Led by the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), research projects a multi-million-dollar makeover of the seven-acre site could transform it from eyesore […]