2017. A then 23-year-old, me, conducts a breast self-examination. It’s just a regular check because I am very aware of my family history of breast cancer. I
For more than 50 years, Marilyn Winfrey has lived on Birwood St. on Detroit’s west side. She remembers when the garbage trucks drove down the alleys for
“I’m more Malcolm X, Bob Marley, some Tupac, and a whole bunch of Jay-Z on top.” King Yadee is a hip-hop artist and producer born in the projects on Detroit’s
The holidays are underway in Detroit and everyone’s getting their house in a festive mood. But before you deck those halls, be sure you are taking every safety
Unemployment and underemployment have shaken many families across the country; Detroit is no exception. Fortunately, there is help. Detroit at Work is
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 7.6 percent of Detroit’s population is Hispanic or Latino. Many live in southwest Detroit, also known as Mexicantown
Affirmations! Have you heard of the concept? Affirmations are positive sayings you repeat to yourself daily or multiple times a day. A study conducted by the
Over the last decade, downtown Detroit has gone through a significant transformation. New businesses, construction, and beautification efforts have
As early as elementary school, Jonae Maxey remembers seeing the negative effects of drugs and crime in her eastside Detroit neighborhood. She has also
Trigger Warning: This article contains information and statistics surrounding sexual assault. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, an
