Developer Charles Dickerson Marks Milestone with Completion of Affordable Housing Project in Detroit
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...
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Dana Frank Illuminates Black Wealth-Building Through Generations and Financial Resilience
Dana Frank, shares highlights and lessons learned from entrepreneurial father Gerald Frank and her late uncle, the famed music producer Quincy Jones, whose influences remain an enduring part of her life By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dana Frank’s new book, Get Up and Get On It! A Black Entrepreneur’s Lessons on Creating Legacy, offers a rich, detailed look into her family’s journey of building generational...
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Rep. James Re-elected as Michigan’s Only Black U.S. Representative
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...
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Melia Howard Leads Detroit Forward as New Deputy Mayor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to appoint Melia Howard as the city’s new Deputy Mayor brings a new chapter for community leadership. Howard steps into this role after years of service as Director of Community Engagement. Her work has consistently placed residents at the center of Detroit’s development efforts. With Todd Bettison now moving to serve as Interim Police Chief, Howard assumes the Deputy Mayor position as the second...
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Erin Perry Named Editor-in-Chief of Outlier Media, Ushering in a New Era of Community-Centered Journalism
Detroit’s legacy of powerful community-centered journalism continues with Erin Perry’s appointment as Editor-in-Chief at Outlier Media. As a native Detroiter and experienced media leader, Perry stands ready to uphold the organization’s mission: delivering news that speaks to the heart of the community, the people of Detroit. This moment, both a reflection of the city’s deep-rooted media legacy and its future, comes as Sarah Alvarez, founder of Outlier Media, transitions...
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Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison Named Interim Chief of Police Amid Leadership Transition
Mayor Mike Duggan has appointed Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison as the Interim Chief of Police for the Detroit Police Department (DPD), following the announcement of Chief James E. White’s upcoming departure. White, who has served Detroit for three years as Chief, will leave the department to become the new CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. As Interim Chief, Bettison will step into a role where he brings...
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