Pancakes & Politics Forum II: ‘People, Projects, and Communities’

Friday morning, a diverse crowd of hundreds of individuals representing various businesses throughout Detroit gathered for part two of the 19th annual Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes & Politics Speaker series on the 16th floor of Campus Martius One. The audience, a melting pot of Southeast Michigan’s vibrant community, was there to dive into the topic at hand; the big projects here in Detroit and though we’ve come a long way from a decade ago, there is still a big future ahead of us.   The Pancakes and Politics dialogue is a space for all who’s in attendance to engage in a conversation that has, over the years, become a cornerstone event for tackling the region’s and, more specifically, Detroit’s Black community’s pressing issues. The forum’s reputation as a catalyst for meaningful discourse on Detroit’s socio-economic landscape was fully displayed.  Pancakes & Politics consistently catalyzes propelling Detroit towards growth, be it in economic or social spheres, and the latest edition was no exception. At the heart of the discussion hosted a dynamic three-person panel that included, Ryan Maibach President and CEO of Barton Marlow Holdings, Joi Harris President and CEO DTE Energy, along with Matthew Moroun owner Ambassador Bridge, all of which delved...