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By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist  Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an...

By Dr. Darienne Hudson, President/CEO United Way of Southeastern Michigan  Most of us know what it feels like to fall behind.  A surprise medical bill.  A childcare issue that forces...

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Guest Columnist  America is entering one of the most significant economic transitions in its history, though it will unfold quietly....

By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist  For decades, retirement represented the American dream: work hard, save consistently, and enjoy the freedom to travel, spend time with family,...

By: Darryl Jacobs, ESPN, CBS Sports, NBA TV Networks When you’ve been around college basketball, as I have as a coach, broadcaster, and analyst, you...

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributing Columnist For years, Americans were told that if they worked hard, earned a degree, secured stable employment, and managed...

By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist  If there’s one word defining today’s business climate, it’s uncertainty.  From fluctuating energy costs and rising gas prices to geopolitical volatility, businesses—large and small—are...

By: Mark S. Lee Detroit has always been a city of builders, problem-solvers, and risk-takers. From manufacturing to mobility, retail to the creative economy, businesses...

By Mark S. Lee Detroit is a city of innovators, and entrepreneurs. It's dynamic and has been and still is a national leader and home...

By Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, Contributing Writer  How Modern Lending Standards Are Recreating Old Inequities and What Black Homebuyers Must Do About It.  There is no headline...