Detroit’s First Black-Run And Community-Operated Grocery Store, Detroit People’s Food Co-Op, Opens Its Doors

On May 1, the first-ever, Black-owned and community-operated, full-service grocery store, Detroit People’s Food Co-Op, opened at 8324 Woodward Ave. in the North End area, the Metro Times reported. Since the residents in the city are predominately Black, there was much excitement for the grand opening. Hundreds of residents rushed to the doors within the […]

Detroit’s First Black Owned Bookstore Gets ,000 Preservation Grant To Help Save The Store

Detroit’s First Black Owned Bookstore Gets $15,000 Preservation Grant To Help Save The Store

Detroit’s first Black-owned bookstore has made it a national preserved treasure. Vaughn’s Bookstore, located on the city’s west side on Dexter Ave., has been the recipient of a $15,000 preservation grant according to Atlanta Black Star. The grant was issued through the National Park Service’s Underrepresented Communities Grant program, was awarded nearly $3 million since its […]