Former NBA Star Kevin Johnson Officially Opens Fixins Soul Kitchen in Paradise Valley, Bringing Flavor, Legacy, an Ode to Motown

Kevin Johnson walked into the heart of Paradise Valley with a purpose. The former NBA All-Star and Sacramento mayor had played in Detroit for years, spending time out in Auburn Hills, but never truly felt the pulse of the city until he began this journey. Detroit was more than just a city; it was a living, breathing testament to Black resilience and culture. “I played here in the NBA for many years and I was always out in Auburn Hills, and I always heard how cool Detroit was. I know for sure that Detroit is fire,” Johnson said with an unmistakable admiration in his voice. And now, with the opening of his newest venture, Fixins Soul Kitchen, Johnson wasn’t just visiting; he was planting roots in the soil of Detroit’s rich Black history. Kevin Johnson’s decision to open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Paradise Valley wasn’t just about finding a prime location—it was about reclaiming a piece of Detroit’s Black history. This isn’t just another restaurant opening; it’s a return to the roots of a community that once thrived with over 300 Black-owned businesses. Johnson, a former NBA All-Star and Sacramento mayor, knows the significance of this neighborhood. He didn’t just...