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“Mamavist” Fellowship works to uplift the voices of mothers of color at the ballot box

Mothering Justice, a national grassroots policy advocacy organization, is raising the voices of womxn of color, and building "political mama power" for 2022 Midterm Elections.

Dining Destination: Michigan’s first cannabis lounge part of a bigger movement in Hazel Park’s scene

Nowfal Akash is proud of what he and his team have done with the John R. Road location for the new Hot Box Social cannabis lounge in Hazel Park: "It's part of the community now, it feels like it's been there forever." Biba Adams dives into the foodie scene there, from Frame movie pairings to city policy changes, to find out how it's evolving.

Inside the Flower Therapy exhibition at the Norwest Gallery of Art.
New Norwest Gallery of Art exhibit encourages healing through floral art

“Detroit has suffered so much loss from gun violence to this terrible pandemic that we felt the need for a space of healing and understanding,” Hamilton said in a statement. “Flowers helped us through our grief and this Flower Therapy exhibition is just that, THERAPY. An opportunity for encouragement to all who attend.”

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Joel Fluent Greene waxes poetic in his new book, The Detroit Poems

“Our slang. Our stance. Our walk. Our dance. This book is for those that know what being “Detroiter” truly means. This book is for those hungry for authentic voices in Detroit poetry. These words are THE DETROIT POEMS.” —Joel Fluent Greene   

Apartment unit managed by Ginosko Development Company
Affordable housing: What is it, where to find it, and why it’s Detroit’s next best bet

As more cities find innovative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis, is there a focus on affordable housing in Detroit? 

Apartment unit managed by Ginosko Development Company
Affordable housing: What is it, where to find it, and why it’s Detroit’s next best bet

As more cities find innovative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis, is there a focus on affordable housing in Detroit? 

Northend bandits. Photo by David Lewinski.
On bicycle clubs and the social fabric of Detroit life

As more Detroiters get vaccinated (and temperatures are expected to start hitting the 90-degree mark as early as this week), bike season is kicking off again, this time with more interested bikers, and a renewed purpose of having fun and supporting communities that have endured so much in the past year. 

Stephen Merriweather (left) and Sharnita Johnson . Photo by Nick hagen.
For this Detroit developer, building generational wealth fuels her dreams

For Sharnita Johnson and her brother Stephen Merriweather, renovating the property their father purchased in Detroit's Hope Village neighborhood is a mission that honors not only his legacy but provides a future for their family’s next generation.   

Photo Credit: TBoydston Photography LLC
Meet the three women leading the educational transformation at Marygrove

Marygrove College was founded by nuns. The tenets of the Catholic faith remained embedded into every part of the campus and curriculum, particularly, the three c’s of competence, commitment, and compassion. Meet three women carrying on the proud tradition as the college transitions into a new life as Marygrove Conservancy.

5 Detroit Instagram accounts you need to follow right now

We compiled a shortlist of some of our favorite Detroit-focused IG accounts for you to follow and connect with and revel in the greatness of our city. 

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