January 2012

BLAC Detroit
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DEPARTMENTS

DISCOVER
A new downtown brunch restaurant, a mother-daughter skin care company and an initiative to support Detroiters doing good

SOUND
Soul singer Neco Redd gets ready for center stage

PROSPER
A reader asks if selling her home to the best path to life without debt

HOT OFF THE SHELF
New books published this month

HOMETOWN HERO
Vivian Pickard, president of the General Motors Foundation, is a national philanthropic leader

WEDDED BLISS
Celebrating the nuptials of local newlyweds

ACCESS DETROIT
The best events in and around the city

SEEN
B.L.A.C. hosted a special presentation by trailblazing business mogul and former model B. Smith

FEATURES

ECO-FRIENDLY AUTOMOBILES
African-American engineers and designers open up about the new frontier of green vehicles and the consumers they’re striving to please

SPECIAL REPORT: EDUCATION 2012

Wayne State University grapples with abysmal Black graduation rates
Strengthening girls’ science and math foundation
Civil Right Movement education in Michigan
Family dinners boost academic performance
Tips for supporting students with ADHD

January 2012

BLAC Detroit Table of Contents

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

BLAC Detroit
Table of Contents