Stories

COVID is Not on the Guestlist: Iesha and Frederick (this couple should look a little familiar)  When we got engaged in 2019, we instantly knew that December

For many, COVID-19 guarantees Valentine’s Day 2021 will look different and likely be way more lowkey than previous years thanks to social distancing. But that

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 trash

“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 here. It’s the season of twinkling lights, snowflakes, and goodwill toward men. But not all men see it that way. IN THE RED CORNER Clement

“Squirrels were in my attic; plaster fell in my living room. It was just horrible.” Detroiter Linda Childs has lived in her east side home for more than 30

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 unique

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; a

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 turned the