More than 2,000 years ago the Greek physician Hippocrates told his medical students, “Listen to the patient – he’s trying to tell you what’s wrong with him!” The Detroit Parent Network embraces that same philosophy as we fight to obtain the best education possible for our city’s children. We want state officials to “Listen to […]
Giving and getting holiday gifts. It’s a tradition we honor in most every household across Michigan, particularly during the month of December. There’s a lot of meaning behind gift giving. When, why and what we give helps to define relationships, strengthen bonds and provide a sense of belonging to each other. The practice of […]
Let’s face it, proximity matters. With his appointment to the National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives 12-member Healthy People advisory committee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will be as close to national healthcare decision makers and leaders as one can get. Dr. El-Sayed, the executive director of the Detroit Health Department, was selected for the committee […]
Gentrification. Argh, the very sound of the word evokes a visceral sensation in my gut. It seems to be the topic du jour among Detroit’s civically engaged minority. Meanwhile, the masses are dealing with real life issues like unemployment, illiteracy, foreclosure, lack of public transportation, water shut offs, violent crime and poverty in all its […]
Barbara Jean Jones has lived in her home for more than 50 years. She bought her home with her late husband James and together they raised four children. She lived in her home when she lost her husband and when she lost her son, a police officer, to an untimely death. Her house is filled […]
Giving. We do a lot of that throughout the year and, particularly, during the holiday season. While many, many organizations are deserving of support, there is still great need in a city that is close to our home and hearts – Flint. This #GivingTuesday TheHUB is asking you to give the gift of milk to […]
Entrepreneurs have long been the backbone of strong communities, neighborhoods and our economy. They provide jobs, goods and services, and economic reinvestment into sometimes overlooked areas. More importantly, they serve as examples of success that others can use as inspiration and a template for their professional paths. For minorities, it is often an unspoken option […]
COMMENTARY I was sitting there waiting for the press conference to begin when my cell rang. It was our photojournalist. His car broke down and he couldn’t get to the event. Funny thing. The press conference was about the need for regional transit. If we had it, he could have hopped on public transit 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 […]