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In a city renowned for its resilience and reinvention, Annette Anderson stands out as a catalyst for change. On city billboards and commercials, a devoted mother, skilled nurse, and ambitious entrepreneur, Anderson has woven her passions into 1st Step Healthcare Training, a transformative hub for healthcare education in Detroit. With the support of Motor City Match, Black Business Alliance and QT Business Solutions she has built more than just a business; she’s created a community where aspiring healthcare workers find not only training but a pathway to meaningful

Detroit Deputy Mayor Melia Howard and Detroit City Council members recently joined developer Charles Dickerson III to celebrate the opening of “The Beauton,” a $7.3 million mixed-use affordable housing project that brings 29 new units to the North End neighborhood. The Beauton promises to help strengthen the community by addressing housing shortages, boosting the local economy, and revitalizing the area with its vibrant, inclusive design. Charles Dickerson, whose company CADS III Management is developing the Beauton, is the founding managing partner of CADS III Management INC. which was

Representative John James has clinched re-election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, a race that was fiercely contested and closely followed as a key race in the state. His victory not only reinforces his position as Michigan’s only Black member in the U.S. House of Representatives but also signals a strong endorsement of his legislative agenda and appeal across a district known for its electoral volatility. In a rematch from 2022, incumbent Republican Rep. John James defeated Democratic Party challenger Carl Marlinga in Michigan's 10th Congressional District. James defeated Marlinga

(L-R)Terrance “TG” Grantham, Tommey Walker Jr. and Tony West, Image courtesy of Harris for President In a spirited last push to energize early voters, Detroit Vs. Everybody founder Tommey Walker Jr. and influential emcee Terrance “TG” Grantham hosted a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Happy Hour for the Harris-Walz campaign today in Detroit. The event featured a fireside chat with Tony West, Vice President Kamala Harris' brother-in-law, offering timely insights just before early voting kicks off on October 19. Detroit Vs. Everybody founder Tommey Walker Jr. expressed that when

In a momentous and historic move, Collins Einhorn Farrell has elected Michigan’s first Black woman CEO, a decision that not only underscores its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal industry but also sets a new standard for the sector. An innovation leader within the legal sphere, Collins Einhorn Farrell PC (CE) proudly announced the groundbreaking election of Kellie L. Howard as its new Chief Executive Officer. “I am deeply honored to lead CE into this new era of legal excellence in which we will continue our