Meet Pancho & Kristyn Patterson, the Father-Daughter Duo Renovating Detroit Homes on HGTV
They’re restoring the city! Kristyn Patterson and her father Pancho Patterson are the new stars of an upcoming HGTV show that focuses on renovating the most challenging property projects in Detroit, Home & Texture reports. Kristyn is a well-known property investor who can spot the potential in any project while her father Pancho is a […]
Grant Hill and Chris Webber Join Ownership Group to Bring WNBA Team Back to Detroit
It’s a full-circle moment for the former NBA stars! Basketball legends Grant Hill and Chris Webber have joined an ownership group led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores in a bid to bring a WNBA team back to the Motor City, AfroTech reports. Detroit previously had a powerhouse WNBA team, the Detroit Shock, which dominated […]
Big Sean Releases First Book ‘Go Higher’ to Promote Everyday Mental Wellness
Big Sean is adding “author” to his already impressive resume! The Detroit-born rapper, real name Sean Anderson, just released his first book entitled Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace. A longtime mental health advocate, the self-improvement book is designed to inspire readers to invest in themselves and unlock their full potential, […]
Remembering Ed Vaughn, Politician & Owner of Detroit’s First Black-Owned Bookstore
He was a pillar in the Black community! Edward “Ed” Vaughn, a former Michigan state representative and the owner of Detroit’s first Black bookstore, has joined the ancestors at 90 years old, Black Enterprise reports. Vaughn’s influence extended far beyond his business ventures; he was a community leader, an activist, and a champion for social […]
Detroit Running Collective ‘WeRun313’ Founder Teams up With runDisney to Promote Health & Wellness
This is a fun way to jumpstart your wellness! Lance Woods is the founder of WeRun313, a Detroit-based running collective he launched in 2019 with co-founder Joe Robinson, as a safe space for Black people interested in joining a community of runners. “In 2017, I began organizing group runs in Detroit to promote physical and […]
Black Woman-Owned Electric Company in Detroit Closes Six-Figure Deal with DTE Energy
She has expertise in the electrical contracting industry! Deana Neely, Founder and CEO of Detroit Voltage, has recently closed a significant six-figure deal with DTE Energy, according to @BlackTech Saturdays on Instagram. This marks a monumental achievement for Neely and her team, especially during Women’s History Month. According to The Detroit Voltage, Deana Neely, a […]
Detroit’s Iconic Charles H. Wright Museum Set to Receive Nearly $2M in Federal Funding for Renovations
One of Detroit’s oldest independent African American history museums has received some exciting news! The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History was founded in 1965, named for Detroit-based OBGYN Dr. Charles H. Wright. The esteemed doctor was inspired by a World War II memorial to birth a type of “repository for African American […]
Detroit’s Historic Black Women’s Clubhouse Being Preserved Through National Grant
An important piece of Black history in Detroit, Michigan, is being preserved with the help of a National Parks Service grant. The Detroit Historic Designation Advisory Board has been selected for a $75,000 History of Equal Rights Grant, reports The Detroit News. Funds from the grant will be used for the preservation of the headquarters […]