Top Stories From The Michigan Chronicle

Here are the top stories from the Michigan Chronicle impacting Detroit and nationally for the Week of May. 11 – May. 17 Detroit Food Commons Invites Community to Grand Opening Celebration May 18th This new hub is not just about savoring locally-sourced, healthy foods but also about celebrating unity. Expect a day of live music, performances, and culinary delights. Read more… G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs Wins $100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown Detroit’s entrepreneurial heartbeat resonated Thursday as the 12th annual Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown crowned G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs as the victor. The woman- and minority-owned business captured the $100,000 grand prize from Comerica Bank to fulfill their dream of opening a brick-and-mortar shop. Read more… Local Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to Host Free Expungement Fair For the past six years, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has profoundly impacted over 100,000 individuals through its “Get Engaged” program. However, the organization desires to shift the narrative for those facing legal concerns and enable them to break free from the stigma of their past, which inspired the expungement fair. Read more… Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation Alumni Gala Sparks Unity and Pride in City’s...