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This weeks issue of @CrainsDetroit BLAC focuses on economics, community By: Darlene A. White Featured: blac_coalition READ MORE: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/ground-project-matches-young-men-jobs-housing • • #community #blac #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #detroit #youth #housing #economic #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #youngentrepreneur #michigan (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaboBxuvsy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Women’s History Month spotlight: Myung-Sook Koh, professor of special education By: Darlene A. White Featured in: EMU Today @easternmichigan • • • #womenshistorymonth #womensupportingwomen #womenshistory #easternmichiganuniversity #emutoday #community #education #higherlearning #specialeducation https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJQeE6uXWd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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"We work to revitalize properties in African American neighborhoods, while spurring on new business development in our communities," BLAC President Dexter R. Sullivan said. By: Darlene A. White Featured: BLAC/The Ground Up Project READ MORE: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/ground-project-matches-young-men-jobs-housing • • • #community #detroit #youngentrepreneur #jobs #housing #affordablehousing #detroitnonprofits #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #support #localbusiness (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3gSd3MRBE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“It feels like I am literally dreaming,” Mia Ray tells Metro Times. “I am a D girl through and through. I can remember going to the games and sitting in the stands and now I am doing a collab with an amazing NBA team.” Featured: @miaray @glamaholiclifestyle @detroitpistons By: Darlene A. White READ MORE: https://www.metrotimes.com/arts/detroit-pistons-partner-with-local-brand-glam-aholic-for-custom-handbags-on-313-day-32577640 (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpntPFsuwOG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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WSU recruiters visit Western International High School to present Warrior Day event for up to 400 seniors Featured: @waynestate #westerninternationalhighschool By: Darlene A. White (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpV1cydOeLp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A new player in downtown Detroit is offering a different dining and nightlife experience. A team of hospitality industry veterans focused on "food, fun and affordable luxury" opened District Seventy8 restaurant and lounge last week at 78 W. Adams Ave., across from Grand Circus Park. Featured: @districtseventy8 @detroitbravo @kennyvalentino By: Darlene A. White (@crainsdetroit) Read more: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/restaurants/district-seventy8-restaurant-and-nightclub-opens-detroit (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOrwELIc3E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Genevieve Kashat is living out her dreams since she and her baking business were featured on a TV network she’s loved since she was a little girl. It’s a passion she’s had since she was 3. “I loved being in the kitchen with my mom,” the 11-year-old Troy girl says. “I would bring my pretend kitchen mixer and tools on the island and bake banana bread with her. She makes this amazing banana bread. It’s delicious.” By: Darlene A. White Featured: @foodnetwork @gens_kreations #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #kidentrepreneur #metrodetroit #baking #foodnetwork #kidsbakingchampionship #foodie #dessert https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBrsoUNPrB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy 32nd Birthday to Me! 🥳💕✨ Thank God for another year! https://www.instagram.com/p/CowD8EcNkpW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy 32nd to me! Thank God. 💕✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CowDvdANDu5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s my Birthday! 🥳💕💐 https://www.instagram.com/p/CovHEkRO-Fm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I can’t help falling in love with you….. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqX-kVtKvW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Book | #Someday, Maybe By: @onyiwrites • • #bookstagram #booktok #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookofthemonth #bookstagrammer #booknerd #bookaddict https://www.instagram.com/p/CodS_SgujKZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Eastern Michigan University students' creative twist to song “Can't Stop the Feeling" explains the excitement of coding By: Darlene A. White Read more: https://today.emich.edu/story/news/12298 https://www.instagram.com/p/CobGRlpIuez/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Detroit native Dr. Khalid el-Hakim founded the Black History 101 Mobile Museum to highlight the Black experience in America with historic artifacts, photos and more. By: Darlene A. White @HourDetroitMagazine Read more: https://www.hourdetroit.com/things-to-do/explore-black-history-at-the-black-history-101-mobile-museum/ • • • #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory101mobilemuseum #museum #detroit #travel #artifacts #mobilemuseum #community #michigan #history https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYmyaEoUvl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Waterford School District is empowering kindergartners to problem solve and lead their own learning by engaging in an innovative “problem-based learning” initiative. At Haviland Elementary, one of nine elementary schools in the Waterford School District, students dig into problem-based learning (PBL) which offers “some sort of engagement with real-world, meaningful projects,” says kindergarten teacher Rebecca Matthews. PBL aims to promote critical thinking and student engagement. By: Darlene A. White https://www.metroparent.com/sponsored-content/problem-solving-helps-young-learners-build-real-world-skills/#:~:text=At%20Haviland%20Elementary%2C%20one%20of%20nine%20elementary%20schools,aims%20to%20promote%20critical%20thinking%20and%20student%20engagement. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIZn0DuIGF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#HelloFebruary 💕❤️ | Ok, raise your hand if your New Year starts today? 🤣🙋🏾‍♀️ Don’t worry! You are not alone! I’m definitely playing catch up on many things! 😂 But Seriously, whatever you need to start, I’m wishing you much luck! Now get to it! Time is not waiting for us! 😘 Let’s write out our plan and really stick to it this time! P.S. Countdown to my birthday! 15 days away! 🎊💕 (My caption from last February 🤣) #HelloFebruary #february #monthoflove #lovemonth #birthday #birthdaymonth #31 https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIY3a1OrBf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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While some people in Michigan create snowmen during the cold winters, Jennifer Ramirez takes things a step further by using her love of art to showcase her skills sculpting the snow. After last week’s snowstorm blasted through the metro Detroit area, Ramirez had the idea to sculpt great white sharks in her front yard. By: Darlene A. White https://www.metrotimes.com/arts/metro-detroit-art-teacher-is-turning-heads-with-her-wintry-masterpieces-32255299 #snowsculpture #art #snowshark #artist #sharks #metrodetroit #madisonheights #michigan #artwork (at Madison Heights, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoH4HepuFZq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=