Category: FEATURE STORY

— COMMUNITY, CULTURE, FEATURE STORY —

FAMILY EVENT: 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival Hosted by Sidewalk Detroit

July 22, 2021

Sidewalk Detroit’s popular community festival is back! The 8th annual Sidewalk Festival is going to be a little different this year, though. The event has been expanded to four festival dates and will travel to four different Detroit neighborhoods. July 24, 2:00 – 8:00 P.M.: 12041 Dexter Ave, in the Dexter-Linwood neighborhood (in partnership with… Read More FAMILY EVENT: 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival Hosted by Sidewalk Detroit

— FEATURE STORY, LIFESTYLE —

Brighten Up Your Summer with These Four Bold Summer Makeup Looks

July 9, 2021

July weather has been unbearably hot at times, but don’t let that stop you from creating sizzling, summer makeup looks. Whether you’re opting for a creative eye look to compliment your face mask or you’re ready for a full look for a night out, my friend Tiffany has some great summer makeup ideas and tips… Read More Brighten Up Your Summer with These Four Bold Summer Makeup Looks

— ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURE STORY —

Enjoy a Sunday Night In with The Detroit Sound Virtual Concert

May 12, 2021

If you’re looking for a live concert to enjoy without having to leave your couch, then check out The Detroit Sound virtual event this coming Sunday!. Jalen Seawright presents “The Detroit Sound Virtual Concert.” On Sunday, May 16th, Detroit’s best and up-and-coming artists will perform original music for guests. Over on his IG, Jalen shared… Read More Enjoy a Sunday Night In with The Detroit Sound Virtual Concert

— FEATURE STORY, LIFESTYLE —

“You don’t have to look like money to make money.”

April 30, 2021

Building Bosses Boutique (BBB) owner Renee Nesbitt is back at it with another exciting pop-up shop event coming up this Sunday, May 2nd! The Bosses Link Up is an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, and career professionals to find stylish business attire at an affordable price.  Last month, Renee launched her business on 313 Day.… Read More “You don’t have to look like money to make money.”

— COMMUNITY, FEATURE STORY —

We Aren’t Talking Enough About the Sexual Assault of Womxn in BIPOC Communities

April 29, 2021

**TRIGGER WARNING** Today’s blog post discusses information about sexual assault and/or sexual violence which may be triggering to survivors. By Emelda De Coteau  Years ago, I read a quote from Audre Lorde which never left me: “My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you…” Many of us, as womxn of color,… Read More We Aren’t Talking Enough About the Sexual Assault of Womxn in BIPOC Communities

— FAMILY, FEATURE STORY —

Honeey Lov Presents Pre-Mother’s Day Pop Up Event Featuring ALL Womxn-Owned Small Businesses

April 27, 2021

Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Psst! It’s May 9th.) and you still have time to find a great gift for mom or a special womxn in your life. Of course, every day we should find ways to show our love and appreciation for each other. However, Mother’s Day is a special time to… Read More Honeey Lov Presents Pre-Mother’s Day Pop Up Event Featuring ALL Womxn-Owned Small Businesses

— COMMUNITY, FEATURE STORY —

GIVE Club Hosts Detroit Virtual Fitness Challenge and Fundraiser to Support the Dream Scholarship and Neighbors in Need

April 23, 2021

Here’s a fun virtual fitness challenge you may love that gives back to the community. The GIVE Club (Getting Involved in Volunteer Efforts) is hosting a 10-mile fitness challenge this spring. The GIVE CYCLE 10 Mile Virtual Challenge registration is now open to Detroiters and beyond. Whether you live in Detroit, the metro area, or… Read More GIVE Club Hosts Detroit Virtual Fitness Challenge and Fundraiser to Support the Dream Scholarship and Neighbors in Need

— COMMUNITY, DETROIT, FEATURE STORY —

Celebrate ProjectArt Detroit’s 5th Anniversary This Thursday

April 19, 2021

ProjectArt Detroit is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a virtual benefit on Thursday, April 22nd. The art event will feature artwork by students, resident artists, and organization partner the Detroit Public Library (DPL). ProjectArt’s virtual event will be 45 minutes long and a ticket donation of $20 is suggested. Your contributions will help ProjectArt continue… Read More Celebrate ProjectArt Detroit’s 5th Anniversary This Thursday

— DETROIT, FEATURE STORY —

Happening Today: 4/20 Celebration at Skymint Featuring Detroit Artist Sheefy McFly

April 16, 2021

Cannabis retailer Skymint Hazel Park is hosting a pre-4/20 celebration this evening. Detroit artist and musician Sheefy McFly will be painting and spinning at the event. The pop-up event starts at 4 p.m. with Sheefy’s live DJ set beginning at 6 p.m. Sheefy will also have his iconic artwork for sale for just $100. The… Read More Happening Today: 4/20 Celebration at Skymint Featuring Detroit Artist Sheefy McFly

— CULTURE, FEATURE STORY, LIFESTYLE —

Five Binge-Worthy YouTube Channels You Should Watch This Weekend

April 16, 2021

Today’s blog post features a list of five binge-worthy YouTube channels for women that we think you’ll love! Together with guest writer Ariana Robinson, we compiled a list of women YouTubers who are creating empowering, innovative, funny, and stylish content. Hope you enjoy today’s post! xoxo By Ariana Robinson The women we admire are prevalent… Read More Five Binge-Worthy YouTube Channels You Should Watch This Weekend

— ART, CULTURE, FEATURE STORY —

Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts Documentary Film Opens Friday, April 16th at the Detroit Cinema Lamont Virtual Screening Room

April 15, 2021

You can watch the Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts documentary film this Friday, April 16th in Detroit’s Cinema Lamont Virtual Screening Room. The film won the Jury Prize for Freedom Award at the 2019 Fine Arts Film Festival. It was also featured in the 2019 Freep Film Festival. Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is a film by… Read More Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts Documentary Film Opens Friday, April 16th at the Detroit Cinema Lamont Virtual Screening Room

— CULTURE, FEATURE STORY —

Centering Mental Wellness and Healing for Black Women: Q&A with Rowana Abbensetts, Founder of Spoken Black Girl

April 6, 2021

In today’s blog post, Pray with Our Feet founder and freelance writer Emelda De Coteau interviews Rowana Abbensetts, founder and editor-in-chief of Spoken Black Girl. The two discuss Rowana’s work in mental healthcare awareness for women, Spoken Black Girl‘s latest work, and Rowana’s upcoming book Departure Story. I caught up with my good friend Rowana… Read More Centering Mental Wellness and Healing for Black Women: Q&A with Rowana Abbensetts, Founder of Spoken Black Girl

— CULTURE, FEATURE STORY —

Vice President Kamala Harris’s Leadership Will Help ‘Build a World That Works for Women’

March 25, 2021

Happy Women’s History Month! In today’s blog post, freelance writer Jai Marie celebrates our first woman vice president– Kamala Harris! Jai shares her thoughts on why Madam Vice President Kamala Harris’s new role in the White House will have a great, positive impact on young girls and women. For the first time in history, the… Read More Vice President Kamala Harris’s Leadership Will Help ‘Build a World That Works for Women’

— CULTURE, FEATURE STORY —

The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum Moves to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

March 24, 2021

The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum has moved to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. The virtual grand opening was held on Monday, March 22nd. Originally located in Fort Wayne, the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum can now be found in the Coleman A. Young Gallery. The former mayor was Detroit’s first Black mayor… Read More The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum Moves to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History