Until now, the consensus scholarly view has held that collards came to the Americas early in the 16th century with Spanish, Portuguese or English Europeans, who introduced collards as a garden plant that was then taken up by enslaved Africans.
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Climate change could trigger more water main breaks like Southwest Detroit disaster
Increasingly volatile winter temperatures and prolonged summer heat may be creating problems for Detroit’s aging water infrastructure.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit residents take stand against ICE crackdown: ‘Our presence enriches this country
Tuesday’s rally demands dignity for immigrant families while providing protection strategies and mutual aid resources.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Under settlement, company can’t open new concrete crushers in Detroit
A three-year legal fight between Dino-Mite Crushing and Recycling, Detroit residents and the city has reached a conclusion.
Posted inEnvironment, Jobs & Economic Development
Detroit’s ‘Black & Brown in Green’ network
The gatherings, hosted by the nonprofit Black to the Land Coalition, aim to unite people of color working in the environmental sector.
Posted inEducation, Environment
A group of MSU Extension employees are leading an effort to unionize
Ballots in the state-run election were sent by mail Jan. 31 and will be counted Feb. 24.
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Craftsmanship meets storytelling at LiTO resale shop in southwest Detroit
Yvonne “Heaven” Montero, founder of LiTO in Southwest Detroit, has turned her passion for vintage fashion into a thriving resale business, emphasizing craftsmanship and storytelling.
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EGLE poised to allow more pollution in southwest Detroit
Advocates are concerned that “significant impact levels” could be used to greenlight more projects in the already highly polluted area.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Detroit Ice Boiz keeps Belle Isle pond hockey tradition alive
The group preserves ice hockey traditions despite warming winters, welcoming all to come play, skate and grab a bite.
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Detroit students coding to grow
Code Grow has spent 10 years increasing access to valuable computer and gardening skills for Detroit youth.