September 2019

September 2019 — Flash Sale

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Ask the Expert: How Can I Lower My Stress Level?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in America, and black women's anxiety tends to more chronic and the symptoms more intense.

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BLAC Legends: Wayne County Executive Warren Evans

The Wayne County executive discusses how not to trample on Old Detroit, racial prejudice and protecting the city’s Hispanic and Arab communities.

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BLAC’s 20th Anniversary Throwback: Flashing Back to 2009

Celebrating BLAC's 20th anniversary and recalling what we and the culture were up to in 2009, plus replaying our sit-down with KEM.

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Calculating the True Cost of Cheap, Fast Fashion

A trend-driven culture makes fast fashion cheap and easy, but at what cost?

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Detroit Mini Donuts and Other Spots for Delicious Bites

Bigger is not always better, and in the case of donuts, can often be downright dangerous. Donut worry - we've got you. Embrace the mini donut takeover.

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Detroit Proper: Edward Dwight and a Dream Deferred, but Reincarnated

Dwight was supposed to be NASA's first black astronaut, but destiny – and racism – had other plans.

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Life Juice Bar and Cafe Serves Up Raw Cold-Pressed Juice

Owner Rhondell Love hopes to change the way Detroit consumes fruits and veggies.

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Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Honors Those Fallen

Lansing commemorates fallen officers from the Detroit Police Department and elsewhere across Michigan.

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My Dream BIG Club Prepares for its Inaugural Conference

The husband-and-wife team behind this millennial-focused club is calling all dreamers to Greektown Casino on Sept. 14.

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Quan Blunt, Farm Manager, Michigan Urban Farming Initiative

Experience with food insecurity and a drive to help others inspired this born-and-raised Detroiter to work toward ending hunger in the city.

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SEEN: Fash Bash 2019

On Aug. 15, the Detroit Institute of Arts invited the city’s most stylish and philanthropic to its annual fundraiser.

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The Breakfast Loft Opens in Rivertown

Restaurant owner, 24-year-old Micah Jenkins, is determined to create a chic but comfortable vibe with black Detroit at the center.

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Your New Fave Beauty Products

Local beauty artist Cassandra Ward offers up her makeup bag must-haves.