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At 11-years-old, this Detroit author is helping kids see themselves in his stories – Model D
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (662+ words) During Reading Month, 11-year-old author George Latham IV visits classrooms across Detroit, and Metro Detroit, to offer something just as important as literacy: representation." In a classroom filled with elementary school students, the energy shifts when George Latham IV begins…...
116 portraits will transform vacant Corktown building into year-round cancer tribute – Model D
1+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) The concept grew out of Detroit Month of Design collaborations, when organizers began exploring how creative placemaking could address real community experience, as cancer is something nearly every family can relate to. A long vacant building in Corktown will soon…...
3+13 Ways to Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit – Model D
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (1031+ words) March 13th " known locally as 313 Day " is Detroit's unofficial holiday celebrating the city's area code, culture, and community pride. March 13th " known locally as 313 Day " is Detroit's unofficial holiday celebrating the city's area code, culture, and community pride. From art exhibits and…...
This March, Mayor Mary Sheffield Challenges Detroiters to Read in Recognition of Reading Month – Model D
3+ week, 1+ day ago (822+ words) For Detroiters looking for inspiration, the city itself has long been the setting and subject of countless books. In recognition of March as Reading Month, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is encouraging residents across the city to pick up a book…...
A vision for mushrooms as part of Detroiters’ everyday wellness routine – Model D
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1269+ words) A Detroit mushroom farm and cafe owner bet on his city, and the response is sprouting business growth and expansion. When James "Osotrari" Washington opened BeShroomed Farms on his hometown"s east side, some folks close to his business said…...
Bobby’s Kids: Documentary Celebrates Legendary Detroit High School Band Director – Model D
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (544+ words) While other high school bands were into the traditional, military-style of marching, Brown's band incorporated high-steeping and theatrical movements, similar to HBCU bands. The Mackenzie band would play radio hits with an electric flair, focusing on performance just as much…...
Detroit Warms Up in Time for Valentine’s Day Weekend: 10 Things to Do – Model D
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (574+ words) Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a friends' night out, or simply looking to experience something new, this Valentine's Day weekend offers something for every mood. After weeks of bitter cold, icy commutes, and subzero wind chills, Detroit is finally…...
Leading with Care; Model D's Newest Managing Editor, Kyla L. Wright, on legacy, community, and stewarding Detroit's stories forward – Model D
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) In a city where Black culture and innovation shape every layer of life, representation in media leadership is not only symbolic: it is essential. I am honored to steward this publication forward with that responsibility in mind. What I didn't…...
HISTORY LESSON: The significance of the Palmer Park Historic District – Model D
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (673+ words) But the crisis unfolding in Palmer Park is not merely a story of mismanagement and housing instability. It represents an existential threat to one of Detroit's most unique and ambitious residential communities, a dense, architecturally rich apartment district that once…...
Concerts for Caring: Musical series raises funds to help Detroit's homeless – Model D
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (945+ words) Around 8,500 Detroiters are going through a stage of homelessness each year. A concert series from the Detroit's Composer Laureate is offering help and hope. Detroit is the only city with a music genre named after it. So it's only natural…...