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Michigan Barber School to host reading program to increase literacy among black boys May 4

By TheHUB on 05/01/2019 City News

The Michigan Barber School knows the ability to read is essential to a child’s success today and in the future. So with that in mind on May 4 it will join Barbershop Books to promote literacy in its shop. Barbershop Books is a community-based program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops and provides early […]

Uncle Keese realizes a Detroit barber’s long-time passion

By Debanina Seaton on 08/18/2018 Small Shops

Sometimes finding a passion takes time and might not line up with original plans. That was the case for local barber Marquis McMillan, 31, owner of Uncle Keese Barbershop, 14723 Plymouth Road. It wasn’t until later in life that he started pursuing his long-time passion. “I’ve been cutting hair since I was about 13,” says […]