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In a world of Mahomes and LeBron, it’s Messi that has begun to take over the sports gear scene. The Athletic recently reported that world soccer star Lionel Messi has…
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ListiclesCelebrate Black History Month in Vibrant Metro Detroit
Detroit has played a special role in some of our nation’s most significant historical moments. From its involvement in the Underground Railroad, where Detroit served as the final refuge for…
Kayla Morgan
The Detroit Praise NetworkBlack and Queer Owned Anime Convention Coming to Novi
In the Detroit area, there’s an exciting anime convention called IsshoCon happening this month. It’s organized by the owners of Otaku Detroit, a small business all about anime and Japanese…
Kayla Morgan
The Detroit Praise NetworkDetroit’s New Black-Owned Grocery: Making a Community Impact
On October 8, Neighborhood Grocery, an equity-crowdfunded grocery store founded by Detroit native Raphael Wright, officially opened its doors. This Black-owned grocery store, located in Detroit’s Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, has a…
Kayla Morgan
The Detroit Praise NetworkDetroit Program Prepares Black Youth for Tech Careers
Computer Science for Detroit, also known as CSforDetroit, has recently announced the formal launch of its CSforDetroit initiative, a multi-year project supported by the Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and…
Kayla Morgan
The Detroit Praise NetworkDetroit Mobile Bus and Apparel Line Inspiring Black Youth
Calvin T. Mann, the President and Founder of Encourage Me I’m Young (EMIY) Inc., a non-profit organization based in Detroit, has launched both a mobile mentoring bus and an apparel…
Kayla Morgan
Randi MylesWinans Academy of Performing Arts To Become A Community Space
According to WXYZ-Detroit, after 25-years as the Winans Academy of Performing Arts, the school will become a community center by Life Remodeled. Life Remodeled is the same organization that changed…
Randi Myles
ListiclesJuneteenth Festivities Happening In Metro Detroit
Preparations are underway in Metro Detroit as the community is getting ready to celebrate the upcoming 158th anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth is a special day…
Kayla Morgan
The Detroit Praise NetworkSneakerheads, Rejoice: Drip Fest Touches Down In Michigan
The summer expo you’ve been waiting for has arrived in Michigan. Drip Fest is coming to Flint and it’s every sneakerhead and fashion enthusiast’s dream come true. This event isn’t…
Kayla Morgan
The Detroit Praise NetworkJobs at Wayne County… Got Your Attention?
Today I spoke with Nazay Young, Sr. HR Business Partner in the Personnel/Human Resources Department for Wayne County. Nazay gave us a glimpse of Wayne County’s “Reimagine Your Career” initiative that…
Randi Myles
Randi MylesThe City of Detroit vs Perfecting Church
Just when there were signs that Perfecting Church’s building on 7 mile was finally looking almost complete… WXYZ’s Carolyn Clifford reported that the city of Detroit is suing Perfecting and…
Randi Myles
The Detroit Praise NetworkWhat’s New? All Things Coming To Comerica Park
The Tigers have kicked off their 2023 season on the road. But they will play the Boston Red Sox at a home opener on April 6. In preparation for that,…
Kayla Morgan
ListiclesBlack-Owned Metro-Detroit Food Trucks You Should Check Out
It’s getting warmer out and soon you’ll be able to enjoy some outside fun in Michigan. From farmer’s markets, parks, rooftop lounges, to outdoor concerts, and festivals there’s a lot…
Kayla Morgan
