Ronnie “Detroit Zeus” Irons has prioritized giving back to Detroit, especially students, while staying true to his own brand of music.
J. Gabriel Ware
J. Gabriel Ware is born and raised in Detroit. He worked on the assignment desk and as a field producer for ABC News in New York and Los Angeles, where he covered the Harvey Weinstein trial, George Floyd protests in New York, and COVID-19. He is also a screenwriter and a graduate of the Writers Guild Foundation's Writers Access Support Staff Training Program.
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Kwame Kilpatrick’s cousin among Detroit natives impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
As the fires continue to burn in Los Angeles, former residents of Detroit are stepping up to help their neighbors.
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Detroit’s ‘King of Hip Roll’ finds his way among Hollywood elite
Dancer Bash Johnson, a self-proclaimed foodie, is also building momentum in Los Angeles with the startup catering business “Dash of Bash.”
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Detroit’s Shawntay Dalon takes leap of faith with new horror-comedy role
Dalon, known for her pure comedy roles, wonders how fans will react to her veering into uncharted, spooky territory in the new film, “Crust.”
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YMCA’s historic new leadership aims to strengthen community ties
Parrish Underwood was hired as the organization’s first Black president and CEO and Eric Huffman was named as the first Black chairman.
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Detroit home of groundbreaking Black doctor closer to historic status
Detroit City Council voted Tuesday to grant the designation to the two-family flat in the Petoskey-Otsego neighborhood where Dr. Lula Belle Stewart-Robinson’s private medical practice operated in the 1950s-60s.
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Inside Detroit’s efforts to boost swim competency
About 70% of Black children in Detroit don’t know how to swim. More free classes could be on the horizon under a five-year plan announced by Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
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Detroiter’s virtual closet app helps women ‘ball on a budget’
The Zero to Wear app helps women not only save money, but to keep track of everything they own and makes finding an outfit more convenient.
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Detroit-style deli gives Los Angeles a taste of the Motor City
Jeff Meyer, owner of Motor City Deli, has family roots in the Dexter-Davison neighborhood. His menu and restaurant are a tribute to Detroit.
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‘We are the culture’: Black footwear forum in Detroit
The national forum is convening Sept. 21-24 at the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design to toast to the triumphs shared by Black people in the industry.