Opportunity Detroit

02/28/2022

Good morning, Detroit! Have a great week.

02/24/2022

Have you had a chance to visit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History? Admission is $25 and can be purchased online or in person!

02/16/2022

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02/11/2022

Motown, which was also known as Hitsville, was a recording company founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., in in 1959. It quickly became one of the most successful Black-owed businesses and one of the most influential independent record company in American history. Today it’s remembered for housing artists like Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5, the Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Rick James, Teena Marie and so many more!
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02/08/2022

Meet 16-year-old Erica Trussell! Erica is a young entrepreneur and member of Boys & Girls Club SE Michigan with her own small business named Monique Fabbo.

Erica may only be in 11th grade, but the impact she has had on the city and fashion industry is infinite. We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her!

02/03/2022

Did you know that during his time as Detroit’s first African-American mayor, Coleman Young completed several projects, including the opening of the Renaissance Center, the creation of the Detroit People Mover, and the construction of the Joe Louis Arena?

📸 Detroit Historical Society

02/02/2022

It’s happening!

02/01/2022

Power to The People Mural Project painted on Woodward Ave in June of 2020.

“We wanted something that really represented the city of Detroit & that shows the strength of the city of Detroit. We are a resilient people here.” - Hubert Massey, Artist

01/26/2022

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01/24/2022

Views from the soon to be Book Tower rooftop bar😍

01/20/2022

Did you know Michigan Ave. was the first official connector between Detroit and Chicago?

01/18/2022

Have you heard of direct primary care before? Plum Health located in Corktown, is a membership based medicine practice that offers members affordable and accessible health care. Memberships range from $10 - $89 and give patients access to at-cost laboratory testing, whole sale medications, gaurenteed same day or next day visits and more! Learn more here: https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/what-we-do

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01/17/2022

The impact that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had on will never be forgotten. June 23, 1963 remains an important date in Detroit history. It is the date that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered, for the first time, a version of his “I Have a Dream” speech that would later be heard during the March on Washington two months later.

01/13/2022

Have you had a chance to check out Detroit's Brand Name, Three Thirteen, located on the Ave of Fashion and downtown in Parker's Alley?

01/12/2022

In April 2016, the Narrow Way Café transformed their church bookstore at the Straight Gate International Church into a café and shop concept called the Narrow Way Café and Shop. The purpose was to meet the needs of their congregation and community physically and spiritually. After their congregation fell in love with the concept, they decided to open their shop to the entire community! Now you can visit their shop on the Avenue a Fashion right next to Kuzzo‘s Chicken and Waffles.

01/11/2022

With a $500 million pledge, Dan and Jennifer Gilbert reveal hopes for all of Detroit — starting with paying off back taxes and reviving an HBCU.

01/05/2022

And…action! Check out the Monroe Street Drive-In located right by Campus Martius Park for a fun, unique drive-in experience. This season’s Drive-In offers outdoor heated seating pods – a perfect fit for your group of family or friends – and a mural by the city’s own Sheefy McFly. Get tickets at www.detroitdrivein.com.

12/16/2021

❗️Hudson’s Site Check-In❗️

12/15/2021

Stop by Flowers for Dreams’s downtown location tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. for custom wreath making, floral arrangements, a chance to win monthly subscriptions, and more!

12/13/2021

In case you missed it!

12/09/2021

Have you had a chance to stop by the GRiZmas Workshop at 1301 Broadway? 100% of sales go to raising funds for increasing access to music education for Detroit’s youth!

12/07/2021

Good morning from ☕️ What city are you reading this from?

12/03/2021

Parker’s Alley is looking ✨dreamy✨ this morning❄️😍

12/02/2021

Looking for a sweet treat while shopping at the Cadillac Square Markets? Check out Waffle Cabin located inside the markets!

11/24/2021

Have you seen Bedrock’s newest “development” located in 1001 Woodward? Check it out!

11/16/2021

Meet some of the talented individuals behind Pingree Detroit!

Pingree works alongside the American auto industry to take their unused brand new car seat and steering wheel leather, pre and post production, and turn it into premiere leather products instead of it going to the landfill. Since 2015, they’ve diverted 12 tons of automotive leather from the landfill.

They are also a worker owned company that creates community rooted wealth by sharing 77% of profits their company makes with the veterans and Detroiters on their team.

Come back tomorrow to get a look into the process that goes into making their products!

11/11/2021

Thank you for your service! In honor of , we had Kurtis Schneider, a Senior Business Development Account Manager at Rocket Mortgage, reflect on his time serving in the U.S. Army and how he has transitioned into a corporate world. Check it out here: https://opportunitydetroit.com/blog/combat-to-corporate/

11/10/2021

Bedrock’s holiday markets are back! What do you think about their new look?

11/04/2021

Ever wonder what it’s like to live, work, and play in ? Check out our newest blog on it here: https://opportunitydetroit.com/blog/detroit-living-working-playing/