It’s a whole new world for individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Arrows directing us at grocery stores, and mandates for mask-wearing and sheltering in place are all new and challenging life changes. As most who are diagnosed with forms of Dementia are older adults, there
[caption id="attachment_37639" align="alignright" width="244"] DETROIT-NATIVE ASMAA WALTON FOUNDED THE BLACK ART LIBRARY IN FEBRUARY 2020[/caption] Growing up with family in the field, Detroit-native Asmaa Walton was always surrounded by art, spending time in the DIA while her mother worked. Yet, despite the ever-presence of material brought
It's an understatement to call 2020 a challenging year, but challenging it was nonetheless for many throughout Detroit. While restaurants and businesses struggle amid fleeting relief, some of Detroit's largest players have stepped up to donate to community organizations, non-profits, and development projects. Early in December,
After uncertainty over whether or not the newest round of Coronavirus Aid would pass, President Trump signed the bill, despite showing a rare sense of decency with calls for an increase in direct aid checks to $2000 for those in need. With the President string
Saturday kicked off the start of Kwanzaa, which is a seven-day non-religious holiday observed in the U.S., meant to honor African Americans’ ancestral roots that are celebrated widely throughout Detroit’s African American community. The celebrations each day include food, decorations, and a kinara, which holds seven
It’s safe to say the day we have all looked forward to this year is finally here. Kissing 2020 goodbye and putting the year behind us. We made it! After what has been a tough year for everyone, take the time to appreciate what has
In a year of creativity and innovative ways to make fun, Luxury Strike Bowling CEO Terence Jackson Jr. of Detroit ignited an unfamiliar bowling concept: a bowling alley on wheels, according to NPR. He calls it “the world’s first mobile bowling alley.” Although traditional bowling alleys
In March, the State Government enacted a lockdown. The extraction of a commute lifted a weight for many of us. Yet, as the months ticked on our work-life balance, we so worked to balance, began to teeter. Roughly 88% of organizations encouraged employees to work
If you haven’t quite mastered the at-home mixologist skills you thought you would in 2020 and you’re looking to enjoy a lavish cocktail that’s outside of your traditional beer and wine selection, support local and order to-go holiday cocktails from local Detroit bars and restaurants
Get creative this holiday season and expand your mixologist skills at home. We all need delicious cocktails in hand after the year we have had, so why not try something new? If you’re celebrating the holidays at home, consider adding these ingredients to your shopping
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