Residents of Detroit can get free testing today, regardless of symptoms, job or appointment
April 28, 2020
by dabodetroitinc
in In the News
American Black Journal
Stephen talks with the Rev. Horace Sheffield III, the head of DABO (Detroit Association of Black Organizations), about his personal battle with COVID-19 and the impact of the virus on Detroiters.
A new chapter of Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is launched in Detroit
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Fundraiser aimed at sending DABO youth group on educational trip to Washington D.C.
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Rev. Horace Sheffield Salutes the Historical Selection of Rory Gamble, 1st African American UAW President
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Detroit community leaders and business owners protest Livernois construction project
DETROIT— Thursday at 4 p.m., The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, along with several other organizations, are protesting the devastating financial impact the Livernois construction project is having on businesses in the Avenue Fashion Shopping District. This action is calling on the city of Detroit to provide grant funding to help businesses in the Seven […]