Tag: Detroit

DABO’s 2021 Drive-In Gala to screen world premiere of “AILEY”

DABO’s 2021 Drive-In Gala to screen world premiere of “AILEY”

Detroit– The Detroit Association of Black Organizations is sponsoring a Drive-In Gala event to screen the exclusive world premiere of “Ailey.” Alvin Ailey was a critically exclaimed African-American dancer, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York in 1958. Hosted by Tony Award Winner Savion Glover, the evening includes […]

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Detroit launches first wave of sweeping new action plan to fight COVID-19 in the Black community

Detroit launches first wave of sweeping new action plan to fight COVID-19 in the Black community

Today, at a free COVID-19 testing event hosted by Choose Healthy Life, Rev. Horace Sheffield III and a group of Detroit’s most respected Black clergy leaders began a new wave of COVID-19 testing, education, and prevention efforts that will benefit Detroit’s Black community. The Choose Healthy Life Action Plan will fight the health disparities faced by Black Detroiters with funding and support for services including COVID-19 testing and vaccine education.

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