BLAC Detroit New Articles

Packing Powder: Winter Fun

Hundreds of Detroiters will venture out this month for skiing and some hardcore partying, especially during the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Whether you can ski or not, there’s still time to join in.

Alana Walker

Day of Pampering for Homeless, Plus Sized Women in Detroit

Sharon DuMas-Pugh and her nonprofit Full & Fabulous International offer a day of beauty and pampering to plus sized women in homeless and domestic violence shelters.

Beatrice Katcher

B.L.A.C.’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Our holiday gift guide is full of local gift ideas that will make your loved ones feel fantastic from the inside out.

Compiled by Desiree Myers and Alana Walker

Christian Twin Musicians, Dem Warren Boyz, Go Global

Dem Warren Boyz have been singing and preaching since they were 3 years old—and, come this time next year, they may very well be household names.

Kelley L. Carter

Former Flight Attendant Helps Unemployed Women Find Jobs

Alison Vaughn, the founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, Inc., helps unemployed and low-income women increase their confidence, find jobs and soar.

Alicia Nails

America's Thanksgiving Parade 2012

America's Thanksgiving Parade brings cheer, marching bands, floats, local celebrities and Santa to downtown Detroit.

Photos by Beatrice Katcher

Best Holiday Deals in Detroit

Forget the big box stores for your bargain-hunting. These cool shops offer some surprisingly sweet deals.

Mike Espejo

Beans & Cornbread's Famous Cornbread Recipe

The Detroit soul food staple offers its killer recipe for folks to make at home.

The Parade Company: Behind-the-Scenes

A behind-the-scenes look at The Parade Company's warehouse, producer of America's Thanksgiving Parade.

Photos by Beatrice Katcher

Why Are Detroiters Dying Before Their Time?

A Wayne State University study looks into Detroit’s premature illness, excessive hospitalizations and high death rates.

Robin D. Stone