Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
The Wayne County Land Bank has acquired six vacant parcels - three of which are in Detroit and one that is in Highland Park - and plans to redevelopment them with the assistance of property tax breaks.
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has purchased 22 acres of land key to their plans for the West Riverfront from the Detroit Free Press.
Affirmations, a community center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, is et to open its new 16,000-square foot headquarters on W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. The building, which will apply for LEED-certification, includes an art gallery, cyber cafe, meeting and community space.
A 400% increase in African immigrants to Metro Detroit in the last decade has infused the area with new stores, churches and mosques, social organizations and professional services.
Novi-based Trinity Health has named VeLois Bowers as senior vice president of diversity and inclusion. Bowers has previously filled similar roles for Kellogg and Whirlpool.
Michigan's Fair Housing Center conducted a study of discrimination towards gay and lesbian couples when looking for housing. The study showed the least discrimination in Metro Detroit, including Detroit, Ferndale and Birmingham.
Detroit's entrepreneurial incubator, TechTown, is more than a place to just do good business. From top to bottom, grade school to post-grad, it's also about the business of learning.
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