‘Keep Our Kids at Home’: Pancakes & Politics Recap a Conversation with Billionaire Businessman Dan Gilbert

Gathering on the 16th floor of Campus Martius One, a diverse crowd of approximately 400 individuals representing an array of businesses throughout Detroit anticipating Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics Speakers’ Forum on Thursday morning. The audience, a microcosm of Southeast Michigan’s vibrant community, was there to engage in a dialogue that has, over the years, become a cornerstone event for tackling the region’s and more specifically, Detroit’s Black community pressing issues. The forum’s reputation as a catalyst for meaningful discourse on Detroit’s socio-economic landscape was once again on full display. Pancakes and Politics consistently serves as a catalyst for propelling Detroit towards growth, be it in economic or social spheres, and the latest edition was no exception. At the heart of the discussion this year was billionaire Dan Gilbert, who delved into a comprehensive exploration of Detroit’s development, emphasizing a holistic approach that extends beyond the confines of downtown to encompass the entire city. This initiative is more than just a series of discussions; it represents a sustained movement, a commitment to the city’s future, underpinned by CEO of Real Times Media and Publisher of Michigan Chronicle Hiram Jackson’s long-term vision for Detroit’s prosperity. As dawn broke over Detroit, the...