When will we finally get our piece of the pie? As we prepare (prayerfully sooner rather than later) for a transition of power, the question of reparations has been reignited; in our cover story, we catch up with the debate. And, we visit the city’s best black- and women-led pie shops. Detroit’s Queen of Blues Thornetta Davis chats with us for the seventh and final installment of our BLAC Legends series, we remember our black LGBTQ seniors this holiday, local comedian “Delo” Brown finds the funny, plus much more.
Monica Lewis-Patrick, President and CEO, We the People of Detroit
This Tennessean turned Detroiter spent much of her life fighting for human rights, so when she saw Detroiters struggling with water access she stood up for them.
Detroit Health Department Offers Immunizations for All Ages
Immunizations are a key part of keeping a community healthy and the Detroit Health Department keeps families covered through their immunization program.
Check Out These Black- and Women-Owned Pie Shops
What could be better than the flaky goodness of a fresh-baked pie?
BLACME Debuts Line of Pro-Black Gear with a Higher Purpose
Snag a graphic tee, mug or makeup pouch emblazoned with words that recognize black power.
Shears & Shaves Pampers All on The Ave of Fashion
This woman-run barbershop and spa levels up the luxury.
Breastfeeding Hubs Open at Brilliant Detroit
Brilliant Detroit, Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association and Evenflo Feeding team up for designated breastfeeding spaces for mom and baby.
The Corner Ballpark Unveils Hank Greenberg Walk of Heroes Exhibit
The permanent installation celebrates Michigan's long athletic history.
Wedded Bliss: Nichole Yvette Jenkins-Shepard & Lance Martin Hay Sr.
BLAC celebrates love and congratulates Nichole Yvette Jenkins-Shepard and Lance Martin Hay Sr. on their entrance into wedded bliss.
Comedian Delorean “Delo” Brown Was Born to Be Wild
The native Detroiter recently appeared on Diddy's Funny AF.
Managing the Triple Threat of Being Black, Queer and a Senior
Over 65,000 LGBTQ seniors live in Michigan alone, and black members of the community are likelier to face discrimination in health care and senior housing, and isolation.
Catching up with the Reparations Debate
As we prepare for another transition of power, the conversation around reparations has been reignited and many are once again asking: When will we finally get our piece of the pie?
BLAC Legends: Thornetta Davis
Detroit’s Queen of Blues talks barriers to access, her Kresge fellowship and the power of social media.
Ask the Expert: What are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Ascension Medical Group physician Jenese Reynolds-Gibbs, M.D. tells us what to look out for and how to support our loved ones.
BLAC’s 20th Anniversary Throwback: Flashing Back to 2012
Celebrating BLAC's 20th anniversary and recalling what we and the culture were up to in 2010, plus replaying our sit-down with Holly Robinson Peete.
Detroit Health Department Welcomes New Chief Public Health Officer
Denise Fair accepted the role in early September and is already making strides to expand programming to keep every Detroiter healthy.
