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“People are actually becoming millionaires doing film here in Detroit now, which is crazy.”

Mr. E in the D @mreinthed is for the kids. Our kids.

Think Schoolhouse Rock! With a hip-hop update.

January 1st, 1863, the Emancipation proclamation declared the end of slavery within the “Rebellious States” to “Weaken the Confederacy by depriving it of its workforce and supposedly freeing 3 Million people.

Due to systems that have failed a number of our youth, math and literacy skills are in sad shortage for many – especially young women in Detroit.

We’re talkin’ about fundamental skills that open doors and create opportunities. Without em’ – forget it.

For perspective…

We’re feelin' a bit more grateful than usual for May flowers this spring, so collectively, let’s all take it slow for a minute and smell the roses.

And in Detroit, you can do that in every sense, as well as through every sense.

So let’s start with food.

We’re back at it for the month of April! Here are 7 resources you probably didn’t know about. Take a look at what else the city has to offer!

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations:

You care about Detroit--and Detroit cares about you! Detroit has services to help you whether you’re a resident, you want to open a business, or are a current or future worker in the city

Each month, we will highlight seven resources in the city that you might not know about. 
 

If you haven’t seen the TV show Atlanta, created by Donald Glover – it follows a young Black man named Earnest “Earn” Marks as he manages his cousin’s rap career. 

Well, Detroit has its own Earnest Marks.

COVID is Not on the Guestlist: Iesha and Frederick (this couple should look a little familiar) 

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 doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate love’s holiday. Low key doesn’t have to mean any less fun or romantic.