2017 in Review
2017 in Review It was one helluva of a year! “The cause of a demonstration is the existence of some form of exploitation or oppression that has made it necessary for men of courage and goodwill to protest the evil.” - ...
Majority Black Detroit – Why Black Cities Matter
“The road to social justice will be paved on neighborhood streets.” Why Black Cities Matter In October of last year, The Brookings Institute released a report on research by David M. Rubenstein Fellow, Andre M. Per...
Reminder, join us tmrw morning! Gilbert’s Icarus Moment – Q Scraper Groundbreaking
Wed, December 13, 2017 Detroit. The snow and cold won't stop us. Even in the face of this winter weather we will be gathering tomorrow. Gilbert's Icarus Moment, Call for a city-wide CBA Meet us at the Wellness Plan Buildi...
Gilbert’s Icarus Moment, Call for a City-Wide CBA
Call to Action: Gather against corporate welfare and call for a city-wide CBA. Dan Gilbert & Bedrock are breaking ground on the “Q Scraper” this Thursday, December 14. The skyscraper will be the tallest building in De...
One Year of Prop B Prompts Call for Racial and Economic Justice
DETROIT – This Thursday, the Equitable Detroit Coalition will hold a press conference announcing that they are stepping up the fight for real Community Benefits to address racial and economic inequities aroun...
Wealth Stripping and Race
‘Wealth Stripping and Race’ outlines how big corporations and developers transfer wealth from black and brown communities to themselves. Friday, November 10th, 2017 at 5-7:30pm. The Wellness Plan Building 7700 2nd Ave...
Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, October 27-29, 2017
Join us for the 13th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, October 27-29 @ Marygrove College. Conference program enclosed. Registration: www.glbd.org or call (313) 717-6151. GLBD CONFERENCE, October 27...
Tonight’s Arena Protest – Real Detroiters Demand Real Community Benefits
Tonight, Tuesday, September 12 the Detroit National Action Network and others have called a protest of the Little Caesars Arena and Kid Rock. More details on the protest can be found on this facebook page. ...
Racial Equity, a missing strategy from Detroit’s revitalization effort
Racial Equity, a missing strategy from Detroit’s revitalization effort There ARE 2 Detroits! The new Detroit People’s Platform NEWS (v.11) documents our work in Affordable Housing, Transit and Equitable Development. Wh...
1967 Rebellion Commemoration: State of the People Address
1967 Detroit Rebellion Celebration: State of the People AddressSaturday, August 5, 12 - 3 PM Team Wellness Center - East 6309 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48207-2302 "1967 Detroit Rebellion Celebration: State of t...